Children Academy International LLC

The file for Staff person #1 includes NSOR clearances dated 2.25.20 and 3.26.25, more than 60 months apart.

There was an outlet behind the teacher's desk in Room 3 that was missing an outlet cover and was accessible to children.

The unlatched cupboard under the sink in Room 3 contained a bottle identified as a toxic, which was accessible to children.

There was an unlabeled spray bottle containing a liquid in an unlatched cupboard under the sink in Room 3.

The file for Staff person #1, classified as an assistant group supervisor, does not include a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 30 credit hours in education or a related human services field; or a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate with 15 credits in education or a related human services field and 1 year of experience with children; or a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children

The agreement on file for Child #5 does not include the amount of the fee to be paid by the parent/guardian.

The agreement on file for Child #5 does not include the date that the fee is due to be paid by the parent/guardian.

The two most recent Child Service Reports on file for Child #1 and #2 are dated 5.30.24 and 1.8.25, more than 6 months apart and more than 6 months ago. The two most recent Child Service Reports on file for Child #4 are dated 6.10.24 and 1.9.25, more than 6 months apart.

The agreement on file for Child #5 does not include the child's arrival and departure times.

The agreement on file for Child #5 does not include the child's date of admission.

The emergency contact form on file for Child #2 does not include the address for the child's pediatrician/source for medical care.

The emergency contact form on file for Child #3 does not include the child's health insurance coverage and policy number for the child's health care benefits.

The file for Child #1, #2, #4 includes a 6-month review signature for the emergency contact form on file dated in June 2024 and January 2025, more than 6 months apart.

The hot water in the following sinks exceeded 110° F: Preschool classroom bathroom 114°F; hallway middle bathroom 115°F; hallway by kitchen 114°F.

The file for Staff person #1 does not include 2 written non-family references attesting to the staff person's suitability to work in childcare.

There was no stool or steps at the sink in the Infant/Toddler room for able-bodied children to reach the sink for handwashing.

The cots in the Infant/Toddler room and in the older toddler/Preschool rooms were not labeled for use by an individual child and there was not a chart indicating which numbered cot is for which child.

Peeling paint was present on the wall next to the teacher's desk in the Preschool room and was accessible to children in care.

There were several items in sensory bins, including bottle caps, bottle corks, and tangram blocks that were smaller than 1 inch in diameter, in the preschool room which included children aged 2-years old who may still be placing objects in their mouths.

The fire alarm 30-day test log includes test dates 11.1.24-12.2.24, more than 30 days apart.

During the unannounced inspection, it was observed that SIN-00255661, dated 11.15.24, which was not finalized, was not posted in the facility in a conspicuous location used by parents

The CR observed a young toddler being served lunch on a Styrofoam plate; Styrofoam may not be accessible to children still placing objects in their mouths.

The CR observed an infant sleeping in a crib that did not have 2 feet of space n 3 ides of the crib.

A 2-month-old infant was observed receiving care without having a written feeding plan submitted by the parent.

During an unannounced inspection, a child was observed going to the bathroom across the hall from Room #2 while Staff person #1 remained in the classroom with the remaining children, supervising the child in the bathroom from the doorway of the classroom. Staff person #1 was not physically present with the child in the bathroom.

There were prickly plants, with thorns in the play space, on the ground, and accessible to children.

There was an outlet in Room #1, next to the shelving unit on the wall opposite the doorway, that did not have an outlet cover inserted.

There were edges and corners of the sections of artificial turf on the outside play space that were not flat or flush with the ground, causing a tripping hazard.

The file for staff #1 contained an expired child abuse clearance dated 7/08/18 and contained a state police clearance which was not updated within 60 months as required. The previous state police clearance was dated 6/26/18 and was renewed on 9/27/23. The file for facility person #3, whose start date was over 45 days ago (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) did not contain the results of the NSOR clearance. An application for the clearance was on file dated 3/15/24. The file for staff #4 contained an expired state police clearance dated 10/29/18.

The file for staff #1 contained a child abuse clearance result bearing Certification ID: 0TQWX3ED2P and verification date 7/8/2023, was altered, specifically the verification date. The Clearance Verification Unit confirmed the clearance in staff #1's file, bearing Certification ID: 0TQWX3ED2P was submitted 9/27/2023 and was processed/finalized 9/28/2023.The correct verification date for the result should reflect 9/28/2023.

The facility's letter for parents explaining the emergency procedures did not include details regarding accommodations that will be made for infants and toddlers.

Handwashing signs were not posted at all toilets in the pink and blue restrooms.

Holes which exposed the inner foam filling were observed on the changing pad in room 2.

A white plastic laundry basket with broken sections was observed in room 3.

The file for child #4 did not contain a current health report. The most recent health report on file is dated over 12 months ago.

The last documented emergency drill occurred 8/05/22.

The file for staff #4 contained consecutive fire safety trainings dated more than 12 months apart; 3/21/23 and 5/06/24. The file for staff #5 contained consecutive fire safety trainings dated more than 12 months apart; 4/21/23 and 5/06/24.

Staff evaluations on file for staff #2, staff #4, and staff #5 were documented with incomplete dates, therefore compliance could not be determined. The evaluations were dated only as "2023".

The file for child #1 contained consecutive child service reports dated and signed by the parent more than 6 months apart. A current report is now on file.

The emergency contact form for child #2 did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

The file for facility person #3 did not contain written references.

The file for staff #1 contained an FBI clearance which was not updated within 60 months. The clearance was previously obtained on 4/26/17 and was updated 5/03/22. Additionally, the current FBI clearance was not on file at the facility until 5/11/23. The file for staff #2 did not contain the previous child abuse clearance which documents indicated was completed on 4/30/18. A current child abuse clearance dated 4/18/23 was on file.

Sharp exposed screws were observed on the left end of wooden strip in the hall used to mount coat hooks.

Three toilets lacked posted hand washing signs.

Tears which left the inner foam filling accessible were observed on a crib mattress and the changing pad in the infant room.

One accessible plastic grocery bag was observed in the outdoor play space. Two accessible plastic grocery bags were observed in the rear preschool room. Children access the outdoor play space by walking through the rear preschool room.

The file for child #1, a young toddler, contained consecutive health reports conducted more than 6 months apart. The most recent health report on file is now current.

Based on documentation of the 30 day tests of the fire alarm system, 4 sets of consecutive tests done since 6/21/22 were conducted more than 30 days apart. The tests were dated as follows; 6/21/22 and 7/29/22 (38 days), 8/12/22 and 9/29/22 (48 days), 2/10/23 and 3/24/23 (42 days), 4/05/23 and 5/25/23 (50 days).

Staff #1 and #2 did not complete the required 1 hour training titled Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 by 12/30/22 as required by Announcement C-22-06. Staff #1 completed the training on 4/28/23. Staff #2 completed the training on 4/26/23.

The files for staff #1 and staff #4 did not contain documentation of current fire safety training. The last approved fire safety training on file occurred on 4/26/22 for staff #1 and 4/25/22 for staff #4.

The file for child #1 contained child service reports which were not updated by 10/31/22 as required by Announcement C-21-09. The reports on file were dated 4/29/22 and 2/06/23. The most recent report on file is now current.

The file for staff #4 contained 8.5 hours of annual training completed between 12/19/21 and 12/19/22. An additional 3.5 hours were completed after 12/19/22. The training hours on file for staff #4 are now current.

An electrical outlet in room 3, accessible to children 5 yeas of age or younger, lacked a protective cover. The outlet was located near the computer desk.

The rear exit door of room 2 was not securely attached to the hinges creating pinch points.

A broken plastic bowl was observed in the outdoor play space.

The plastic cover of a crib mattress in room 4 was cracked and split which left the inner foam filling accessible.

The files for children #1 and #2 contained immunization records which did not include documentation of receiving the influenza vaccine in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. Written exemptions were not on file.

Orajel and hydrocortisone, which were not labeled for a specific child, were observed in room 1.

Orajel and hydrocortisone, which lacked written parental consent for administration, were observed in room 1.

The files for children #1, #2, and #3 contained emergency contact information and agreements which were not reviewed on or before 1/06/22, the date of reinstatement for the regulation after being suspended due to covid-19. All three files were reviewed on 5/03/2 and are now current.

The files for staff #1-#4 contained documentation of training completed after the due date of 12/19/21. The training hours for all four staff members are now complete and up to date.