Childrens Express INC

The file of Staff #2 lacked a valid State Police Clearance because it did not have a "disseminated on" date. The file of Staff #5 lacked application for the National Sex Offender Registry Certificate prior to or on the date of initial hire (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #5 contained a NSOR request date of 6/10/24 and a NSOR dated 6/17/24.

At approximately 9:30 AM on 12/18/24 observed Staff #4 and Staff #6, who were both classified as aides, working alone together in Room 2.

The letter provided to the parent explaining emergency procedures did not address accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

On 12/16/24 observed loose base trim in the corner of the girls' bathroom located in Room 6.

On 12/16/24 observed approximately a 1 by 1 inch crack on a photo and craft keeper creating rough edges in Room 3.

On 12/1/6/24 observed a shelf containing a car garage/car wash which was unstable because it moved from side to side in Room 1. On 12/16/24 observed a doll house which was not anchored creating a potential tipping hazard in Room 1. On 12/16/24 observed 2 doll houses which were not anchored creating a potential tipping hazard in Room 6.

The file of Child #1 lacked an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. The file of Child #1 contained health reports dated 5/31/23, 6/13/24, and 12/3/24.

The file of Staff #3, who was designated as an aide, lacked documentation the curriculum included, at minimum, a total of 600 hours including a minimum of 400 clock hours of classroom training and a minimum of 200 clock hours of supervised training in a child care facility.

Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): health and safety training. Staff person #1 completed health and safety training prior to 9/30/16 so it is not acceptable.

On 12/16/24 emergency contact information for Child #3 was not present when Child #3 was receiving care in Room 4.

The financial agreement for Child #2 was not reviewed and updated at least once in a 6-month period. Child #2's financial agreement was reviewed on 8/23/23, 5/31/24, 6/3/24, and 8/22/24.

The facility was observed to have an oven with a broken glass oven door, with shards and chunks of glass present.

The facility's young pre-school room had the medication Cetirizine present and labeled as belonging to child #1 without written consent for administration from the parent also present.

The file for Staff person #1 was observed to have a Mandated reporter training certificate that was not signed by the instructor.

The Facility's Room #3, currently the spare room, was observed to lack a written plan of daily activities posted in that childcare space.

Staff members #1 and #2 were observed exceeding ratio requirements when caring for 21 preschool children in the pre-school room.

The facility was observed to have an emergency plan that lacked a statement regarding continuity of care in the event of an emergency at the facility.

A wooden chair in the pre-school room was observed to be loose and unstable.

The refrigerator in the infant room was observed to have a temperature of 50 degrees.

The facility was observed to have an emergency plan that lacked accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

The file for child #1 was observed to contain an emergency form that lacked the address of the child's physician or source of medical care.

On 12/16/21 the first-aid kit in the Preschool Classroom lacked soap.

On 12/16/21 observed exposed bolts on the fence in the Toddler Outdoor Play Space. On 12/16/21 observed loose baseboard trim by the dishwasher in the Pre K Classroom.

On 12/16/21 observed a LEGO base with approximately 1/2 inch piece missing from the corner creating rough edges in the Preschool Classroom. On 12/16/21 observed two cracks both approximately 2 inches wide at the top of the green slide of the Pirate Ship climber creating pinch points in the Preschool/School-Age Outdoor Play Space. On 12/16/21 observed a cracked white bin containing numbered peg boards on the book shelf by the phone creating rough edges in the Pre K Classroom. On 12/16/21 observed approximately a 3 inch crack on a blue tub containing cardboard blocks creating pinch points in the Pre K Classroom.

Child #2 lacked a health report which included a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.

Staff #2 and #4 lacked a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting. Staff #2 had a start date of 8/9/21 with health assessments dated 5/15/20 and 11/22/21. Staff #4 had a start date of 11/18/21 with a health assessment dated 12/1/21. Staff #3 lacked a health assessment conducted every 24 months. Staff #3 had a current health assessment dated 5/20/20 with a previous one dated 5/9/18.

Staff #2 and #4 lacked an adult health assessment which included tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Staff #2 had a start date of 8/9/21 with a Mantoux test read date of 5/18/20. Staff #4 had a start date of 11/18/21 with a Mantoux test read date of 9/21/20

Staff #1 and #5 lacked an adult health assessment which included an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination and the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

The facility was unable to provide written documentation that the fire detection system was tested annually by a fire safety professional. The facility provided documentation that the fire detection system was tested by a fire safety professional on 10/14/21 with a previous test on 8/17/20.

Staff #3, who was designated as an assistant group supervisor, lacked documentation of 2 years experience with children.

Child #1 lacked the work telephone number of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form.