Children of Joy Christian Academy

The fire drill logs dated 11/21/25, 12/6/25, 12/23/25, 1/6/26, 2/2/26, 2/27/26, 3/10/26, 4/3/26, 4/28/26, 5/19/26, 6/3/26, 6/18/26, 7/8/26, and 8/7/26 were observed to be missing the names of the staff who participated in the fire drills. Instead, only the number of staff who participated in the fire drills were indicated on the fire drill log form.

Staff #2 had fire safety trainings on file dated 8/11/24 and 7/21/26. Staff #3 had fire safety trainings on file dated 9/26/24 and 7/21/26. Staff #4 had fire safety trainings on file dated 8/8/24 and 1/20/26. More than a year had lapsed between trainings.

The emergency contact information on file for Child #1 was observed to be missing the addresses of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

The records for Child #2 and Child #5 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child or for the administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

The records for Staff #2 and Staff #3 were observed to be missing previously completed pediatric first aid/cpr trainings. The only pediatric first aid/cpr trainings on file for Staff #2 were recent trainings dated 1/30/26 and 5/15/26. Staff #3 only had proof of one completed pediatric first aid/cpr training which was dated 1/30/26. Also, the records for Staff #3 and Staff #4 were observed to be missing previously completed mandated reporter trainings. Staff #3 only had proof of one completed mandated reporter training which was dated 3/17/26, and Staff #4 only had a mandated reporter training on file dated 3/15/26. Staff #2 acknowledged that they disposed of the previous trainings that were on file.

An unannounced monitoring visit was conducted between 1/20/2026 and 2/12/2026. On 2/4/2026, certification representative observed a high school diploma dated 6/14/2013 in the file of Staff Person #1. The certification representative noted that the formatting and appearance of the diploma differed from other diplomas from the same high school. The diploma was sent to Dieruff High School who confirmed that Staff Person #1 did not graduate from that high school on 6/14/2013. When notified that the diploma was not valid, the operator provided a CDA certificate. A valid high school diploma or GED is required to obtain a CDA. As such, the CDA cannot be accepted as proof of completion of high school.

An unannounced monitoring visit was conducted between 1/20/2026 and 2/12/2026. On 2/4/2026, certification representative observed an FBI clearance dated 1/6/2022 in the file of Staff Person #1. Some of the font on the document appeared different than the rest. The FBI clearance was submitted to the Department of Human Services Clearance Verification Unit and was confirmed as fraudulent.

An unannounced monitoring visit was conducted between 1/20/2026 and 2/12/2026. On 2/4/2026, a sample of staff files was reviewed. The file for Staff Person #4 contained a high school diploma. No documentation of child care experience was observed in the file. Based on the documentation reviewed, Staff Person #4 qualifies as an aide. Staff Person #4 was observed caring for children unsupervised.

An unannounced monitoring visit was conducted between 1/20/2026 and 2/12/2026. On 2/4/2026, certification representative reviewed files for all staff present. There was no initial health assessment on file for Staff Person #4 (see LIS code sheet for start date).

An unannounced monitoring visit was conducted between 1/20/2026 and 2/12/2026. On 2/4/2026, certification representative observed pediatric first-aid/CPR training certificates dated 12/28/2023 in the files of Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2. The certification representative noted that the formatting and appearance of the certificates differed from other pediatric first-aid/CPR certificates from the same training agency. The QR code on the documents was altered so it was unable to be scanned for verification of validity. When the certificate ID number from both certificates, which was the same on both certificates, was entered on the training provider's site, the certificate ID number is linked to a training certificate for only Staff Person #1 dated 9/13/2022 which is expired. Staff person #1 currently has valid pediatric first-aid/CPR training certificates on file dated 1/30/2026; however, Staff Person #1 was working prior to 1/30/26 with expired pediatric first/CPR training and an invalid training certificate on file.

An unannounced monitoring visit was conducted between 1/20/2026 and 2/12/2026. On 2/4/2026, certification representative observed pediatric first-aid/CPR training certificates dated 12/28/2023 in the files of Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2. The certification representative noted that the formatting and appearance of the certificates differed from other pediatric first-aid/CPR certificates from the same training agency. The QR code on the documents was altered so it was unable to be scanned for verification of validity. When the certificate ID number from both certificates, which was the same on both certificates, was entered on the training provider's site, the certificate ID number is linked to a training certificate for only Staff Person #1 dated 9/13/2022. Staff person #1 and Staff Person #2 currently have valid pediatric first-aid/CPR training certificates on file dated 1/30/2026; however, Staff Person #2 (see code sheet for start date) was working with invalid pediatric first aid/CPR training prior to 1/30/26. The file for Staff Person #3 contained a Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED training certificate dated 10/1/2024. The optional modules listed on the certificate included…

An unannounced monitoring visit was conducted between 1/20/2026 and 2/12/2026. On 2/4/2026, certification representative observed a mandated reporter training certificate dated 10/1/2024 in the file of Staff Person #3.(see code sheet for date of hire) The certification representative noted that the formatting and appearance of the certificate differed from standard mandated reporter training certificates. The certification representative submitted the certificate to the CPSL Help Desk for verification. The CPSL Help Desk confirmed that the certificate was fraudulent.

There is no written plan of daily activities posted in the Toddler room.

The material on the arm of the small couch in the Pre-K room is torn resulting in exposed form.

In the school age bathroom, there were spray Axe and Dove body spray on a shelf that was accessible to children. In the school age lounge, there was a container of disinfecting wipes in the cupboard under the sink which were accessible to children.

A croton plant which is toxic to children was found in the windowsill in the prek room.

Hot water temperature was measured at 127° F in the sinks at the facility.