Charlotte L Casterline M D Early Learning Center

The file for Staff person #1 did not include a full New York sex offender registry check at the time of hire.

The emergency plan was not observed to be posted at a conspicuous location in the facility. Staff person #1 acknowledged that the emergency plan was not posted at all.

The telephone number of the nearest ambulance was not observed by the office telephone or the telephone that was in the hallway near the Preschool Room.

One brown stained ceiling tile was observed in the #2 Restroom. The wall next to the basement door in the Outdoor Play Area was observed to have a piece of sharp, rusted metal wire mesh that was accessible to the children. The basement door in the Outdoor Play Area was observed to have chipped wood with rough edges. The gate by the shed in the Outdoor Play Area was observed to have two exposed bolts. Push pins were observed on a yellow poster board near the entrance to the facility. The exposed bolts and push pins were accessible to children.

A child was observed to be sleeping on a cot in the Toddler Room. One side of the cot was against a shelf and another side of the cot was against a wall. The child did not have at least 2 feet of spacing on three sides of the cot.

There was no documentation on file proving that annual emergency drills had been conducted.

The fire detection system was not tested at least once every 30 days as evidenced by the following fire detection system logs that were on file: 7/8/2024 to 8/8/2024 and 8/8/2024 to 9/8/2024.

Staff person #1 had fire safety trainings on file dated 7/3/2023 and 10/22/2024. More than a year had lapsed between the trainings.

Child #1, Child #3, and Child #4 had child service reports on file. However, the facility was not using the Department's child service report or the Department's other approved forms.

The emergency contact information on file for Child #3 was missing the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care and did not include a health insurance policy number.

The emergency contact information on file for Child #3 did not include a parent's work phone number.

Staff person #1 acknowledged that they did not know if parents were provided with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

The fire detection system was not tested every 30 days as indicated by the following fire detection system logs that were on file: 1/12/24 to 2/12/24, 4/5/24 to 5/7/24, and 5/7/24 to 6/10/24.

The emergency contact information and financial agreements on file for Child #1 through Child #5 were not updated in the past six months. Staff #1 admitted that they were unaware that the children's emergency contact and financial agreements forms were supposed to be updated every six months.

During the renewal inspection on 11/30/23, an uncovered accessible outlet was observed in the preschool room near the windows and in the 1st bathroom near the bathroom sink.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/30/23. The outside gate in the corners on the playground area have exposed, sharp bolts and are accessible to children.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/30/23. In the toddler room there was not a cot list posted. The cots were not individually labeled either.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/30/23. Child(ren) #1-3 immunization records indicate the children do not have a current flu vaccine and no exemption letters are in the children's file. The children are over six months of age. This is not in accordance with the ACIP recommended schedule.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/30/23. Staff #1's health assessment does not indicate if staff person has communicable diseases and may work in child care setting.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/30/23. The facility did not conduct an annual emergency drill. The operator acknowledged that an emergency drill was not conducted.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/30/23. The fire detection log indicates the alarms were tested more than 30 days apart on two occasions, 9/6/23-10/10/23 and 10/10/23-11/13/23.

During the renewal inspection on 11/30/23, the parent handbook did not contain a supervision policy. The operator acknowledged that this not given to the parents in writing.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/30/23. A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed conspicuously in the preschool and toddler room.

Through an investigation conducted at the child care on 1/13/23, it was found that Staff Person #1 will grab children roughly by the arm, drag children across the room by their hands, and flick children in the ear and mouth. Staff Person #1 has pushed children's heads down during quiet time when they try to get up. Staff Person #1 has screamed at and cursed in front of children. Staff Person #1 was heard yelling, "I'm not in the f****** mood" and "I'm having a bad f****** day and I don't have time to deal with your s***."

Through an investigation conducted at the child care on 1/13/23, it was found that Staff Person #1 has locked children in the child care office and turned off the light.

Through an investigation conducted at the child care on 1/13/23, it was found that children are required to lay on the hard floor from 12pm-2pm with no bedding during quiet time.

Through an investigation conducted at the child care on 1/13/23, it was found that Staff Person #1 has thrown away children's lunches if they are talking instead of eating or not using their fork properly.

Through an investigation conducted at the child care on 1/13/23, it was found that children who do not nap are required to lay on the floor from 12pm-2pm for quiet time without being offered alternative activities.

Through an investigation conducted at the child care on 1/13/23, it was found that Staff Person #1 has disclosed information regarding a child to another child's parents.

A renewal inspection was conducted 12/19/22. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #4 contained a PA Child abuse Clearance for an adult household member, but did not contain a PA Child Abuse Clearance for employment or the request for the clearance.

A renewal inspection was conducted 12/19/22. At that time, there was no handwashing sign in the third bathroom on the right from the entrance of the building.

A renewal inspection was conducted 12/19/22. At that time, many exposed bolts were observed on the playground fence. The tall dress up closet in the preschool room was very wobbly and unstable, posing a tipping hazard.

A renewal inspection was conducted 12/19/22. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The health assessment for Child #1 did not contain documentation of administration of the flu vaccine at any time and the file did not contain a letter of exemption for the flu vaccine. The health assessment for Child #2 did not contain documentation of administration of the flu vaccine at any time and the file did not contain a letter of exemption for the flu vaccine.

A renewal inspection was conducted 12/19/22. At that time, the trash can in the preschool room used for diapering was not hands-free.

A renewal inspection was conducted 12/19/22. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The health assessment for Staff Person #1 dated 8/3/21 did not include whether the staff was free from communicable diseases. The health assessment for Staff Person #4 dated 1/6/21 did not include whether the staff was free from communicable diseases.

A renewal inspection was conducted 12/19/22. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The health assessment for Staff Person #1 dated 8/3/21 did not include whether the staff was suitable to provide child care. The health assessment for Staff Person #4 dated 1/6/21 did not include whether the staff was suitable to provide child care.

A renewal inspection was conducted 12/19/22. At that time, the fire drill log was reviewed. The log showed that fire drills had not been conducted every 60 days. The dates of the fire drills were 7/8/22, 9/9/22 which is 63 days between drills.

A renewal inspection was conducted 12/19/22. At that time, the thirty day testing log was reviewed. The log showed that the smoke detectors had not been tested every 30 days. The dates of the testing were 7/1/22, 8/1/22, 9/1/22, 10/3/22.

A renewal inspection was conducted 12/19/22. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #2 did not contain verification of two years' experience to qualify them as an assistant group supervisor. The file for Staff Person #3 did not contain verification of two years' experience to qualify them as an assistant group supervisor. The file for Staff Person #4 did not contain verification of two years' experience to qualify them as an assistant group supervisor.

A renewal inspection was conducted 12/19/22. At that time, a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed in any child care space.

A renewal inspection was conducted 12/19/22. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #4 contained only one written, nonfamilly letter of reference.

Facility persons #1 and #2 do not have documentation on file to demonstrate that they have been trained in regards to the emergency plan at time of hire.

The rear hallway that leads to an emergency exit is obstructed with chairs, shelves and facility items

The outdoor play space fencing has some exposed bolts

Facility person #1 has an initial health assessment on file but does not have a TB test on file

The facility does not have documentation on file to demonstrate that the fire alarm system has been tested at least every 30 days since the regulation went into effect on 12/19/20.