Cheder Menachem

During the course of the annual renewal the inspector observed the staff files and found that staff # 3 had been a resident of California in the last five years and did not have proof of the required California clearances prior to hire. Staff #8 had a Pa State Police clearance that was incomplete., Staff #17 had been a resident of Florida in the last five years and did not have proof of the required Florida clearances prior to hire. Staff #18 did not update their clearances within 60 months as evidenced by a previous Pa State Police clearance on file dated 12/20/18 and did not update this until 12/26/23, Staff #23 began working in direct care with children without proof of submission for the Pa State Police Clearance and did not obtain this clearance until 12/24/25 (see LIS Code Sheet for start date). Staff #25 did not have proof of having the required FBI clearance. Staff #30 had a volunteer Pa State Police clearance on file, and did not obtain a PA Child Abuse clearance until 3/18/25, which was after direct care with children. Staff #37 had been a resident of New York in the last five years and did not obtain the necessary New York clearances until 9/23/24 and 3/6/25, which were…

During the course of the annual renewal the inspector observed the staff files and found that staff #1, #2, #7, #8, #21, #22, #26, #27, #28, #29, #30, #31, and #32 did not have the correct disclosure statement signed and on file.

During the course of the annual renewal the inspector observed missing outlet covers in the Nursery 3 room.

During the course of the annual renewal the inspector observed Cheerios and a hand sanitizer and Palmolive dish washing liquid next each other in the Toddler 2 room, bran flakes and Amazon Basics glue on the same shelf in the PreK room, and Purell Hand Sanitizer Amazon Basic glue and oranges together on top of a cubby in the Nursery 2 room.

During the course of the annual renewal the inspector observed a broken wire that appeared to be part of the heater taped to the wall in the infant room, ceiling tiles with nails in them hanging from the ceiling in the Nursery room, missing ceiling tiles, strips of peeling caulking, and exposed wires on the upper wall in the Infant 3 room, a large cord hanging in the outdoor play space within reach of children, molding missing in the 2nd floor Nursery room, Nursery 3 room and PreK 3 room, gapping around the electrical outlet in the Nursery 3 room, broken wooden heater covers in room 304 and room 305, ceiling paint flaking from the ceiling in the PreK 2 room as well as a black foam insert covering a large hole in the ceiling, wires exposed and hanging from the ceiling in the Toddler 1 room, and a broken locker on the third floor.

During the course of the annual renewal the inspector observed a broken toilet and sink in the first-floor bathroom.

During the course of the annual renewal the inspector observed that the first-floor bathroom was missing the required handwashing sign.

During the course of the annual renewal the inspector observed plastic gloves within reach of children in the Toddler 3 room, and the Pre-Nursery 2 room, and the 2nd floor Nursery room. Plastic bags were observed to be within reach of children in the Nursery room as well. The inspector also observed mulch chips in the infant and toddler outdoor play area.

During the course of the annual renewal the inspector observed several chairs in the gym and in the second-floor nursery room that had rips in the fabric exposing the foam underneath.

During the course of the annual renewal the inspector observed Benadryl tablets for child #1 to be missing the original container.

During the course of the annual renewal the inspector observed a broken hands-free garbage can in the diapering area in the infant room. The inspector observed a diaper genie in the diapering area of the Toddler 3 room and Nursery room. The inspector observed an unlined hands-free garbage can in the diapering area of the Prenursery 2 room.

During the course of the annual renewal the inspector observed the staff files and found that staff #2 had a health assessment on file dated 2/13/24, which was over one year old at the time of hire (see LIS Code Sheet for start date). Staff #5 had a previous health assessment on file dated 10/23/20 and did not update the health assessment until 5/4/23. Staff #19 had a health assessment on file dated 1/10/25 which was obtained after working in direct care with children (see LIS Code Sheet for start date). Staff #20 had a previous health assessment on file dated 9/1/21 and did not update this health assessment until 1/16/24.

During the course of the annual renewal the inspector observed the staff files and found that staff #34 and #27 had health assessments that did not indicated that a physical examination was conducted.

During the course of the annual renewal the inspector observed the staff files and found that staff #3 had a health assessment that did not an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. Staff #14 had a health assessment on file that indicated that this staff has a communicable disease.

During the course of the annual renewal the inspector observed unlabeled bottles in the Infant A, and Infant A1 rooms.

Staff #9 completed health and safety training on 1/1/25 which was over 90 days since hire (see LIS Code Shee for start date). Staff #31 completed health and safety training on 3/17/25 which was over 90 days since hire (see LIS Code Sheet for start date). Staff #37 completed health and safety training on 2/27/25 which was over 90 days since hire (see LIS Code Sheet for start date).

During the course of the annual renewal the inspector observed the staff files and found that staff # 12 was hired prior to being 18 years old.

During the course of the annual renewal the inspector observed the staff files and found that staff # 6 has a previous fire safety dated 8/27/23 and did not update this training until 2/4/25. Staff #13 had a previous fire safety training dated 8/28/23 and did not update this training until 2/19/25. Staff #17 had a previous fire safety training dated 8/23/23 and did not update this training until 2/12/25.

During the course of the annual renewal the inspector observed the emergency contact information in each childcare space to only have the parent names and phone numbers and not the completed emergency contact form.

During the course of the annual renewal the inspector observed the staff files and found that staff #10, #11, #23, #30, #33, #34, #35, and #36, did not have their education (degree, diploma, or transcripts) from a foreign country and/or foreign language evaluated by an approved organization as is required. Until this has been completed, the proof and level of education cannot be evaluated.

During the course of the annual renewal the inspector observed the staff files and found that staff #13, #17, did not have the required 12 hours of annual childcare training.

Durning the renewal inspection the inspector found that staff #5 began working in direct care (see LIS Sheet for DOH) with children and has not applied for out of state clearances as they resided out of Pa in the last five years. Staff # 12 began working in direct care (see LIS Sheet for DOH) with children and has not applied for out of state clearances as they resided out of Pa in the last five years. Staff #13 began working in direct care (see LIS Sheet for DOH) with children and has not applied for out of state clearances as they resided out of Pa in the last five years. Staff # 21 began working in direct care (see LIS Sheet for DOH) with children and has not applied for out of state clearances as they resided out of Pa in the last five years. Staff # 22 began working in direct care (see LIS Sheet for DOH) with children and has not applied for out of state clearances as they resided out of Pa in the last five years. Staff #24 began working in direct care (see LIS Sheet for DOH) with children and has not applied for out of state clearances as they resided out of Pa in the last five years.

During the course of the renewal inspection the inspector reviewed the file for staff #14 and found that that this staff did not complete emergency plan at the time of initial employment and/or annually as is required.

During the course of the renewal the inspector observed childcare children utilizing an outdoor fenced in play space that has not been measured and licensed for play space. This outdoor area has both concrete and a mulched area.

During the course of the renewal the inspector observed two changing mats in room #116 and in the upstairs child bathroom rendering both unable to be cleaned.

During the course of the renewal the inspector observed that the refrigerator in room #120 was missing a thermometer as is required.

During the course of the renewal the inspector observed a child's bottle of Benadryl that had expired on 2/2024.

During the course of the renewal the inspector observed that staff #6 was hired with a health assessment dated 12/14/20, which was over 12 months from hire date. This staff did not update their health assessment until 1/11/23. Staff #7 was hired with a health assessment dated 6/6/21, which was over 12 months from hire date. This staff did not update their health assessment until 1/17/24. Staff #9 was hired with a health assessment dated 10/9/20, which was over 12 months from hire date. This staff did not update their health assessment until 9/19/22. Further staff #9 was hired with an outdated TB screening dated 10/14/20. Staff #15 was hired with a health assessment dated 12/17/21, which was over 12 months from hire date. This staff did not update their health assessment until 4/1/24. Staff #17 was hired with a health assessment dated 11/2/21, which was over 12 months from hire date. This staff did not update their health assessment until 5/6/24. Staff #23 was hired with a health assessment dated 6/8/23, which was roughly 4 months from hire date. This staff also was hired with a TB screening dated 7/21/21.

During the course of the renewal inspection the inspector reviewed the file for staff #2 and found that staff person #2 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022.

During the course of the renewal inspection the inspector reviewed the file for staff #4, #9, #17, #20, #26 and found that these staff either did not have fire safety or did not have at least annual fire safety training completed timely.

As of the renewal inspection on 5/16-5/17/23, there were four Group Supervisors identified for 259 children attending the program. At least six Group Supervisors would be needed for the amount of children being served at any one time. The facility provided an acceptable plan of correction stating that by 7/28/23 they will have sufficient group supervisors hired. On 8/2/23 during a follow up visit to the facility to verify corrections, the facility had provided documentation for only four staff that qualify for the Group Supervisor position.

As of the renewal inspection, the emergency plan did not address continuity of operations.

During the renewal inspection there was an uncovered outlet accessible to children in the library area in Room 68.

During the renewal inspection, there was baseboard damage in several areas of Room #65. There were dirty and dusty ceiling vents in Rooms #63 and #68. There were grapes smooshed on the floor throughout Room #68 that had not been cleaned up several hours after the last meal/snack. Numerous floor tiles were missing or damaged in room #79. There was trash throughout the outdoor play space.

During the renewal inspection, there was no handwashing sign posted in the bathroom in room #68.

During the renewal inspection, the changing pad in the U-Shaped Room was torn and the foam was exposed making it impossible to properly sanitize.

During the renewal inspection on 5/16/23, Child #2 was sleeping in a crib that was labeled for another child. On 5/17/23, there were a set of twins sleeping in the same crib that was labeled for another child.

During the file review for the renewal inspection, the health assessment on file for child #3, a young toddler, was dated 6/30/22.

During the file review for the renewal inspection, Child #1 was missing Hepatitis B, Pneumococcal, Influenza, and subsequent doses of DTAP, HIB, Hepatitis A, and Polio vaccines. Child #3, 4, 5, 6, 8, and 10 had no documentation of influenza vaccine. Child #6 and #10 have no documentation of Hepatitis A. The most recent influenza vaccine for child #7 was dated 12/4/19. The most recent influenza vaccine for child #9 was dated 11/10/20. There were no exemption letters on file for these missing vaccinations. All have been attending more than 60 days, and all must be removed from care.

During the renewal inspection, there was an EpiPen and Diphenhydramine in Room #61 that was not labeled with the name of the child for whom the medication is intended.

During the renewal inspection, there was no written consent for administration of an EpiPen and Diphenhydramine in Room #61.

During the file review for the renewal inspection, the health assessment form for staff #5 did not indicate that a physical exam had been completed.

During the file review for the renewal inspection, the health assessments for staff #5 and #11 did not indicate that an examination for communicable diseases had been conducted and the results of that examination.

During the renewal inspection, there were bottles in Infant A that were not labeled with the child's name.

During the file review for the renewal inspection, the health assessment on file for child #4 (see LIS code sheet for start date) was dated 10/13/22, more than 60 days after the first day of attendance. The health assessment on file for child #6 (see LIS code sheet for start date) was dated 7/14/22, more than 60 days after the first day of attendance. The health assessment on file for child #7 (see LIS code sheet for start date) was dated 8/19/22, more than 60 days after the first day of attendance. The health assessment on file for child #8 (see LIS code sheet for start date) was dated 8/10/22, more than 60 days after the first day of attendance. The health assessment on file for child #9 (see LIS code sheet for start date) was dated 8/23/22, more than 60 days after the first day of attendance. The health assessment on file for child #10 (see LIS code sheet for start date) was dated 9/7/22, more than 60 days after the first day of attendance.

As of the renewal inspection, there was no documentation that the operator had notified local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.

Staff persons #9 and #14 have not completed the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 training required by 12/30/22 (see LIS code sheet):

Staff person #13 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety topics.

As of the renewal inspection, there were four Group Supervisors identified for 259 children attending the program. At least six Group Supervisors would be needed for the amount of children.

During the renewal inspection, a written plan of daily activities was not posted in Rooms #63, 72, 77, 78, and 79.

As of the renewal inspection, the facility had not been providing information to the family about the child's growth and development using a form approved by the Department. Child #1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 did not have an assessment on a state approved form.

As of the renewal inspection, the facility had not provided the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

As of the renewal inspection, staff #2 and #6, who have been employed for over a year, did not have documentation of 12 hours of training.

There is a broken window located on the 3rd floor the boys bathroom. The window has been covered with cardboard.

The phone number for poison control is not listed on the emergency phone number list that is posted by each phone

There are tinfoil containers and a roll of tin paper that are used to contain and cover food located under the changing table located in the pre-nursery bathroom

The trash cans located in the bathrooms are not lidded

There are fans located in some of the child care rooms that are accessible to children and create a potential safety hazard

There is a container of allergy medication that has expired for child #1 that is located in the pre-nursery room

An initial inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted on all 3 floors of the facility. Of the 28 classrooms in the facility, electrical outlets in several of these classrooms had been accessible to children. The exact and accessible electrical outlets were addressed with Staff # 1 and Staff # 2 during the inspection. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 12/13/21. A verification visit occurred on 1/12/22. Outlet covers were missing in outlets in Room 79, Room 75, Café and Gym.

An initial inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted on all 3 floors of the facility. In room 73, on the 3rd floor, multi-purpose cleaner was accessible to children. Also on the 3rd floor, the janitor's closet was left unlocked and inside were several cleaning supplies that were accessible to children. In the bathroom to the left, on the 2nd floor joint compound was found accessible to children. In the boys bathroom, on the 1st floor, near the extra large sinks, blown in insulation solution was accessible to children. All of these items indicated the need to be kept out of reach of children. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 12/13/21. A verification visit occurred on 1/12/22. Clorox Wipes were found accessible to children in Room 64 and these wipes had a warning to keep out of reach of children on the label. A storage room was found unlocked between Room 65 and Room 67 that had a container of acrylic floor finish accessible to children. A fire extinguisher was found accessible to children in a lower cabinet in the infant room.

An initial inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted on all 3 floors of the facility. In the 'U' shaped room, the door to the furnace room was left unlocked and these furnace pipes were accessible to children. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 12/13/21. A verification visit occurred on 1/12/22. The metal covering and grates over the heating system in the following rooms was very hot to the touch: Room 73, Room 67 and the Infant room.

An initial inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. First aid kits were reviewed in all 28 classrooms. Some of these classrooms did not contain a first aid kit and some first aid kits were missing specific items. The exact classrooms that did not have a first aid kit were discussed with Staff # 1 and Staff # 2 during this inspection. The exact items missing from the first aid kits in certain classrooms were discussed with Staff # 1 and Staff # 2 during this inspection. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 12/13/21. A verification visit occurred on 1/12/22. In the first room to the right through the café, the first aid kit was missing tweezers. In the pole room, the first aid kit was missing scissors.

An initial inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. All 28 classrooms were reviewed and the exact areas needing to be address were discussed with Staff # 1 and Staff # 2 during the inspection. Classrooms contained areas of exposed wires, peeling paint/plaster, holes in the walls/dividers, areas of water damage, what appeared to be mold, stains on the floors/walls/ceilings, broken windows, broken grates that covered heating vents and doors, molding coming off the walls, exposed insulation, rusty surfaces and floors that contained dirt and food. Metal poles were also being stored on the floor in the gym. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 12/13/21. A verification visit occurred on 1/12/22. It was discussed with the Administrators that all child care spaces needed a thorough cleaning including bathrooms, play space, stair wells, and hallways. The following rooms also had areas of the physical site that were not in good repair: Room 79, 78, 77, 76B, 76A, 75, 71, 72, 70, 64, café, 1st room to the right in the café, and the middle room had cords in walking areas. Room 76A, 75, 73, 71, 63, and the bathroom across from the 2nd room to the…

An initial inspection occurred at the facility. A review of the facility's emergency plan was conducted. The operator did not have documentation that the facility's emergency plan had been reviewed with Staff # 1, Staff # 2, and Staff # 3.

An initial inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted on all 3 floors of the facility. Of the 28 classrooms in the facility, electrical outlets in several of these classrooms had been accessible to children. The exact and accessible electrical outlets were addressed with Staff # 1 and Staff # 2 during the inspection.

An initial inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted on all 3 floors of the facility. In room 73, on the 3rd floor, multi-purpose cleaner was accessible to children. Also on the 3rd floor, the janitor's closet was left unlocked and inside were several cleaning supplies that were accessible to children. In the bathroom to the left, on the 2nd floor joint compound was found accessible to children. In the boys bathroom, on the 1st floor, near the extra large sinks, blown in insulation solution was accessible to children. All of these items indicated the need to be kept out of reach of children.

An initial inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted on all 3 floors of the facility. All sink temperatures were checked. This Certification Representative was unable to hold their finger under the water for 10 seconds without the water temperature burning their finger.

An initial inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted on all 3 floors of the facility. In the 'U' shaped room, the door to the furnace room was left unlocked and these furnace pipes were accessible to children.

An initial inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. All of the 11 classrooms, on the 3rd floor contained windows that opened greater than 6 inches. All of the 13 classrooms, on the 2nd floor contained windows that opened greater than 6 inches. All of these windows that opened greater than 6 inches were discussed with Staff # 1 and Staff # 2 during the inspection.

An initial inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. First aid kits were reviewed in all 28 classrooms. Some of these classrooms did not contain a first aid kit and some first aid kits were missing specific items. The exact classrooms that did not have a first aid kit were discussed with Staff # 1 and Staff # 2 during this inspection. The exact items missing from the first aid kits in certain classrooms were discussed with Staff # 1 and Staff # 2 during this inspection.

An initial inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. All 28 classrooms were reviewed and the exact areas needing to be address were discussed with Staff # 1 and Staff # 2 during the inspection. Classrooms contained areas of exposed wires, peeling paint/plaster, holes in the walls/dividers, areas of water damage, what appeared to be mold, stains on the floors/walls/ceilings, broken windows, broken grates that covered heating vents and doors, molding coming off the walls, exposed insulation, rusty surfaces and floors that contained dirt and food. Metal poles were also being stored on the floor in the gym.

An initial inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. Bathrooms were inspected and several toilets and sinks were not in working order and included sings that indicated 'out of order.' These areas needing repair were discussed during the inspection with Staff # 1 and Staff # 2.

An initial inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. The 2nd floor contained the following rooms: # 61, # 63, # 65, and a classroom labeled women's locker room. The 1st floor contained the following rooms: infants, young toddler, toddler, todds, older toddler A, and older toddler B. These rooms were identified as child care space and the rooms did not contain age appropriate play equipment or materials for children.

An initial inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. The 2nd floor contained the following rooms: # 61, # 63, # 65, and a classroom labeled women's locker room. The 1st floor contained the following rooms: infants, young toddler, toddler, todds, older toddler A, and older toddler B. These rooms were identified as child care space and the rooms did not contain age appropriate play equipment or materials for children, toys, or furniture.

An initial inspection occurred at the facility. A review of the facility's fire safety system was conducted in regards to Act 62. Fire and Panic Act. At the time of the inspection, facility was unable to provide proof of date of purchase and installation of fire detection system as required by section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §¿1016(c)).

An initial inspection occurred at the facility. A review of the facility's emergency plan was conducted. A lock-down plan was missing from the facility's emergency plan.

An initial inspection occurred at the facility. A review of the facility's emergency plan was conducted. The operator did not have documentation that the facility's emergency plan had been sent to the local municipality.

An initial inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff files # 1, # 2 and # 3 were presented for review. None of these staff qualified to be the director of the facility.

An initial inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff files # 1, # 2 and # 3 were presented for review. Staff # 1 and Staff # 2 only qualified as an aide. Staff # 3 could not be appropriately qualified as this staff does not have a degree in a related child care field and the transcripts of Staff # 3 were not available for review.