Children of America Southampton LLC

Staff #1 spoke/interacted with children angrily using harsh language.

During the renewal inspection certification rep did not observe a thermometer in the refrigerator in the Infant B classroom.

Certification rep reviewed staff #1,2,3,4,5,6, and #7 record and observed verification of employment not in record prior to service at the facility.

Certification rep reviewed staff #6 record and observed date of tb test read missing on the physical examination form.

At the time of renewal inspection, PA State police clearance of staff person #4 was not complete and did not include record for control number.

At the time of renewal inspection, a sign on which requirements to wash hands after toileting, diapering and before eating is written was not posted at each sink and /or diapering area in Twos, Pre-K A, Toddlers A, Pre-K B, Preschool II, Preschool I, and Infant A rooms.

At the time of renewal inspection, file of child #4 did not include an updated health report required at least every 6 months. Child health report on file was dated 7/11/22.

At the time of renewal inspection, an adult health assessment of staff person #4 did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

At the time of renewal inspection there were no written documentation that emergency drill was conducted annually.

At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1-10 did not include Pennsylvania health and safety 1 hour professional development training update required by OCDEL within the prescribed timeframe which is by December 30, 2022.

At the time of renewal inspection, 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 Pre-K B and Infant A rooms.

At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact information for child #1, #2, and #3 had not been updated every 6 months as required.

At the time of renewal inspection observed that emergency information was not updated in each child care space. Each classroom had emergency contact forms that were dated more than 6 months ago.

Emergency contact form of child #3 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

At the time of renewal inspection record of staff person #8 did not include two written nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1 included child abuse clearance for volunteer purpose, file of staff person #2 did not include NSOR certificate, file of staff person #4 did not include Disclosure Statement and PA Child Abuse clearance.

At the time of renewal inspection observed Airwick Room Spray located on the shelf near the bathroom in Pre-K B room that was accessible to children. The label on the spray stated " Keep out of reach of children".

At the time of renewal inspection observed one section of vinyl baseboard near the bathroom in Preschool 3 room missing exposing old dry adhesive. This section of the wall is accessible to children and is a visible hazard.

At the time of renewal inspection, immunization record of child #6, #7, #8, #9, and #10 did not include influenza immunization recommended by ACIP. A letter of exemption was not observed in the file of child #6, #7, #8, #9, and #10.

At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #4 did not include a written report of initial health assessment including the results of initial tuberculin skin test, x-ray or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

At the time of renewal inspection, a health assessment on file for staff person #11 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

At the time of renewal inspection, a written infant meal statements and feeding schedule obtained from the parents were not observed for child #1, #2, #3, and #4 in the Infant B Room.

At the time of renewal inspection, provider was not able to provide proof of purchase and date of purchase of an interconnected fire detection system.

At the time of renewal inspection observed that a copy of the emergency plan was not sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

At the time of renewal inspection, verification that local traffic safety authorities are notified annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility was not observed. Last letter to the local traffic authorities was dated 4/5/17.

At the time of renewal inspection, a policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma and child maltreatment was not observed.

At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1 did not include verification of experience with children required for the position of an assistant group supervisor.

At the time of renewal, file of staff person #2, #3, #4, #7, #9 did not include verification of experience with children required for the position of an assistant group supervisor.

At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact information of child #5 and #6 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact information of child #10 was not update by parent in writing once in a 6-months period. Emergency contact information of child #10 was last update on 9/7/21. At the time of renewal inspection observed that emergency information was not updated in each child care space. Each classroom had emergency contact forms that were updated by parents more than 6 months ago.

At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #2, #3, #4, #6, #9 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #5, #8, #10, and #11 included certificates from training conducted by Southampton Admin, who is not licensed or certified professionally in the training topic. File of staff person #5, #8, #10, and #11 did not include 12 annual hours of child care training conducted by the entity that is licensed or certified professionally competent in the training topics.