Childrens Community School

During the renewal inspection on 05/27/25 the file reviewed for staff person #1, staff person #2, staff person #3 and staff person #4 did not contain a health assessment.

During the renewal inspection on 05/27/25 staff person was observed not washing their hands after diapering a child.

During the renewal inspection on 05/27/25 there was no documentation that annual emergency drills were not conducted.

During the renewal inspection on 05/27/25 staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed pre- service training required prior to caring for children. Facility did not have a written policy to address shaken baby syndrome/abusive head trauma.

During the renewal inspection on 05/27/25 the fee agreement reviewed for child #1, child #2, child #3, and child #4 was not reviewed/updated within 6-month period. The emergency contact form reviewed for child #1 was not reviewed/updated within 6-month period.

Observed no emergency telephone numbers posted in Magnalia class room.

Observed chipped paint in Juneberry, Redbud, Magnolia, and Oak child care space. There was also chipped paint in Oak bathroom and indoor play space.

Observed Juneberry, Redbud, and Magnolia classrooms with no handwashing sign.

Observed torn couch in Magnolia classroom. Also observed a torn chair in Oak classroom.

Observed cups unlabeled in Redbud classroom.

Upon arrival at the facility on 7/13/2023 for a renewal inspection, OCDEL staff observed a child care staff escort a child from the outdoor play space into the building. The child care staff returned outside without the child. OCDEL staff was waiting for the director to let her in when the child opened the door. OCDEL staff asked if child needed help opening the door. Child replied not. OCDEL staff did not observe any staff in the vicinity of this child. At this moment, the director came through the door. OCDEL staff asked about the child being alone. The director stated that he would find out.

During the renewal inspection on 7/13/2023, OCDEL staff reviewed children's files. Files for children #1,# 2 and #3 did not contain health assessment that was completed in the last 12 months.

During renewal inspection on 7/13/2023, OCDEL staff reviewed children's files for immunizations. Two children had incomplete immunizations. Child #2 did not have documentation for pneumococcal and influenza. Child #4 did not have documentation of immunizations for polio and MMR.

During the hybrid renewal inspection on 4/28/23, completed out-of-state clearances were not submitted for staff members #2 and #10. A completed Pennsylvania FBI and National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) was not submitted for staff member #2. Current Pennsylvania FBI clearance was not submitted for staff member #10. Mandated and Permissive reporting in Pennsylvania training was not submitted for staff members #4 and #9. Non-compliance continues from the renewal inspection on 3/28/23.

During the hybrid renewal inspection on 4/28/23, verification of annual emergency plan training was not submitted for staff members #8 and #10.

During the hybrid renewal inspection on 4/28/23, health assessments with tuberculosis screening were not submitted for staff members #2, #3, #5, #6, #8, and #9. A current health assessment was not submitted for staff member #7. Health assessment submitted dated for 8/24/20. Non-compliance continues from renewal inspection on 3/28/23.

During the hybrid renewal inspection on 4/28/23, verification of the required Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 was not submitted for staff member #7. Non-compliance continues from renewal inspection on 3/28/23.

During the hybrid renewal inspection on 4/28/23, verification of completion of annual fire safety training was not submitted for staff members #7, #8, #9 and #10. Non-compliance continues from the renewal inspection on 3/28/23.

During the hybrid renewal inspection on 4/28/23, verification of completed pre-service training including pediatric 1st aid /pediatric CPR training was not submitted for staff members #4, #5, #6, #8, and #10. Non-compliance continues from the renewal inspection on 3/28/23.

During the hybrid renewal inspection on 4/28/23, file was received and reviewed for staff member #10. However, documents do not verify what title the staff member was hired for under childcare regulations.

During the hybrid renewal inspection on 4/28/23, the file for staff members #3 and #8 did not have verification of education and experience that qualifies the staff member for the position performing at the facility. Non-compliance continues from the renewal inspection on 3/28/23.

During the hybrid renewal inspection on 4/28/23, the file for staff members #4, #5, and 9 did not have verification of education or experience that qualifies the staff member for the position performing at the facility. Non-compliance continues from the renewal inspection on 3/28/23.

During the hybrid renewal inspection on 4/28/23, two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person was not submitted for staff members #3 and #5. One written, nonfamily reference from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person was not submitted for staff members #4, #5, #8, and #9. Non-compliance continues from renewal inspection on 3/28/23.

During the hybrid renewal inspection on 4/28/23, 12 hours of annual childcare training was not submitted for staff members #7, #8 and #9.

During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/28/23, the FBI and NSOR (National Sex Offender Registry) was not submitted for staff members #2 and #5. All required completed out-of-state clearances were not submitted for staff member #2. The out-of-state criminal clearance submitted for staff member #6 was not an acceptable clearance. All out-of-date clearances are required for staff member #6. Mandated and Permissive reporting in Pennsylvania training was not submitted for staff members #4 and #6.

During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/28/23, handwashing signs were not visible at the sinks in the Oak, Redbud, Magnolia and Juneberry rooms.

During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/28/23, children rest mats were not labeled in the Redbud and Juneberry rooms.

During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/28/23, health assessments were not on file for staff members #2, #3, #4, #5 and #6 prior to providing initial service in a child care setting.

During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/28/23, verification of the required Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 was not submitted for staff member #1 (DOH see LIS Code Sheet).

During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/28/23, verification of annual fire safety training was not submitted for staff member #1.

During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/28/23, required pre-service training was not submitted for staff members #1, #2, #4, #5 and #6 (See LIS code sheet for DOH).

During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/28/23, the file for staff member #3 did not have verification of education and experience that qualifies the staff member for the position performing at the facility.

During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/28/23, the files for staff members #4, #5 and #6 did not have verification of education and experience that qualifies the staff member for the position performing at the facility.

During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/28/23, staff member #10 was observed as a staff member in the Magnolia room. A file for staff member #10 was not submitted for review. Files for staff members #7, #8 and #9 were requested but not received.

During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/28/23, two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person was not submitted for staff members #2, #3, #4, #5 and #6.

At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #3 did not include Sex Offender verification from the state of Virginia, where staff person #3 resided within the last 5 years. File of staff person #6 included child abuse clearance from 6/21/16 that was conducted more than 60 months ago. File of staff person #9 did not include National Sex Offender Certificate. File of staff person #10 did not include FBI clearance and mandated reporter training. File of staff person #11 did not include NSOR verification, file of facility person #12 did not include child abuse clearance, disclosure statement did not include witness signature, DHS required FBI clearance did not include a rap sheet. File of staff person #13 did not include mandated reporter training, file of staff person #14 did not include child abuse clearance from the state of California, where staff person #14 resided within the last 5 years. File of staff person #15 did not include PA child abuse clearance, mandated reporter training, Texas state police clearance, Texas Child abuse clearance, and Texas sex offender clearance. File of staff person #17 did not include criminal record check from the state of Massachusetts…

At the time of renewal inspection, Emergency Plan didn't include information of a method of notifying parents when an emergency situation arises, that the emergency has ended, and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

At the time of renewal inspection, written documentation that an emergency plan was reviewed and updated at least annually was not observed.

At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #10, #11, did not include verification that staff #10, #11, received training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment

At the time of renewal inspection, a health assessment of staff person #3 and #8 was conducted more than 24 months ago. Staff #3 health assessment was conducted on 9/20/19, a health assessment of staff person #8 was conducted on 11/4/19. Health assessment of staff person #9 was from 10/28/19 and was not conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting. File of staff person #10, #11, #15 did not include an initial health assessment.

At the time of renewal inspection, a health assessment of staff person #5 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

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, an emergency plan did not include information about lock-down and accommodations for toddlers, children with disabilities and chronic medical conditions.

At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #14 did not include Fire safety training.

At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #10 did not include verification of completed Health and Safety training and professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. File of staff person #15 did not include verification of professional development in Health and Safety training.

At the time of inspection, the files for staff member #1, #2, #5, #6, #7, #8, #14 did not include an annual staff evaluation. Last staff evaluation for staff #1 was conducted on 12/9/20, for staff person #2 on 12/11/20, for staff person #5-2/8/21, for staff person #6-spring 2019, for staff person #7-2/9/21, for staff person #8-12/18/20.

At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact information of child #4 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 was not present in Red Bud, Oak, Magnolia and Juneberry classrooms for children receiving care in the space

At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact information and agreement of child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, and #7 were not updated at least once in a 6-months period.

At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact form of child #6 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care and signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Both consents are required prior to admission.

At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #10, #11, #16 did not include verification of education prior to service at the facility.

At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #4, #9, #10, #11, #12, #15, #16, #17 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. File of staff person #13 and #14 included only one reference.

At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #5 included Health and Safety training completed on 7/29/16 that does not satisfies the Health and Safety requirement.

At the time of renewal inspection file of staff person #1, #5, #6, #8 did not include verification that staff obtained an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. Staff person #1 completed 9 hours of training, staff person #5 and #6-6 hours of training, staff person #8-4 hours of training.