Creative Learning Childcare Center

The file for staff person #7, hire date (see IS code sheet) contains a current criminal history clearance dated 1/31/25 which is greater than 60months after the previous criminal history clearance dated 8/16/18. It also contains a current FBI clearance dated 2/6/25 which is greater than 60months after the previous FBI clearance dated 8/1/2019. It also contains a current NSPR verification dated 2/6/25 which is greater than 60months after the previous NSOR dated 11/21/2019. The file is now current. The file for staff person #12, hire date (see IS code sheet) contains a current NSOR verification dated 1/28/2025 which is greater than 60 months after the previous NSOR dated 11/6/2029. The file is now current. The file for staff person #10, hire date (see IS code sheet), contains a current criminal history clearance dated 11/16/24 which is greater than 60months after the previous criminal history clearance dated 7/9/19. It also contains a current FBI clearance dated 11/25/24 which is greater than 60months after the previous FBI clearance dated 7/10/19. It also contains a current child abuse clearance dated 11/24/24 which is greater than 60months after the previous child abuse clearance…

The first-aid kit in the school age room is lacking gloves.

Observed under the window in the school aged room peeling and cracking paint and drywall.

The file for child #4 is lacking an updated health report conducted during the previous 12-month period.

The file for child #4 is lacking documentation of current DTAP, Pneumococcal, MMR, Varicella and Hep A immunizations. Child #4 must be removed from care until a current immunization report or exemption letter is obtained.

Observed in the Pre-K Room 4 child toothbrushes in closed plastic bags preventing exposure to circulating air.

The files for staff persons #5,6,7 and 11 contain current health assessments that were conducted greater than 24 months after the previous health assessments. The files are now current.

The file for staff person #9 contains a current health assessment with a physician statement that the individual is not suitable to provide child care.

The file for staff person #4, hire date (see IS code sheet) is lacking PA health & safety training completed within 90 days of hire. The file does contain current PA Health & Safety Part 1 and Part 2. The files for staff persons #3, #8 and #9, hire date (see IS code sheet) contain PFA/PCPR that was completed greater than 90 days after hire. The trainings are now current.

Staff persons #1 and #2 have not received written evaluations in the previous 12-month period.

The files for children #3, #4 and #5 are lacking child service reports completed during the previous 6-month period.

The file for child #2 is lacking a copy of the initial agreement.

The file for child #1 is lacking a parent's written permission for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

The file for staff person #3, hire date (see IS code sheet), is lacking a completed state police clearance within 45 days of hire as required under CPSL. The file for staff person #7, hire date (see IS code sheet), is lacking a current disclosure statement.

On 3/14/24 at ~2:40pm observed staff person #8 step out of the Preschool B classroom where 10 preschool children were resting and stand in the hallway near the classroom door while a preschool aged child used the restroom on the other side of the hallway. No other staff were present. Staff person #8 was not able to adequately supervise the 10 children in the classroom nor the child in the restroom from her position in the hallway.

Observed in the Young Two's Room a sharp knife in the sink where children wash their hands. A step stool was in place at the sink allowing children access.

The letter provided to the parents regarding the facility emergency plan has not been updated to include lockdown procedures and accommodations for infants, toddlers and children with disabilities and chronic medical conditions.

Observed in the Young Two's Room on a shelf next to the sink where children wash their hands a container of hand sanitizer labeled keep out of reach of children.

Observed in the Older Two's Room a spray bottle containing a blue liquid and lacking a label identifying the contents. That staff identified the blue liquid as Windex.

The fence on the Toddler Playground was observed to have splintering wood and peeling paint. In the Nursery 2 Room observed 2 exposed protruding nails on the floor near the storage closet. The carpet was pulled up exposing the nails and accessible to the young toddlers crawling and walking in the classroom.

In the Pre-K Room and Preschool B Room observed cracked plastic magnet tiles presenting sharp edges. On the Toddler Playground observed a plastic basketball hoop that was lacking a means of stabilizing the equipment to prevent it from falling on a child.

Observed on the preschool playground embedded play equipment that was lacking the required protective surface covering.

The files for child #1 and child #3, both preschool aged, are lacking current health reports conducted during the previous 12 month period.

Observed in Preschool A Room a bottle of Children's Tylenol labeled with the names of 3 children.

Observed in the Young Two's Room an expired Epipen.

Observed in Preschool A Room a bottle of Children's Tylenol lacking a corresponding parent consent form. Observed in the Older Two's Room a parent consent form for Children's Acetaminophen lacking a parent's signature.

The files for staff persons #1,#2,#4 and #6 are lacking current health assessments conducted during the previous 24-month period.

The files for child #1 and child #2, both preschool aged, contain initial health reports completed greater than 60 days after the first day of attendance at the facility.

The files for staff persons #3 and #5, hire dates (see IS code sheet), contain Health and Safety training that was completed greater than 90 days after hire. The trainings are now current.

Staff person #3 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see IS code sheet).

The file for staff person #4 contains only 3 of the required 12 hours of child care training during the previous year, 12/20/2022-12/20/2023.

The file for staff person #3, hire date (see LIS code sheet) contains a current criminal history clearance that was obtained after the expiration of the previous criminal history clearance. The file is now current. The file for staff person #7, hire date (see LIS code sheet) contains a disclosure statement that was signed after the individual's start date. The file is now current.

Observed in the Pre-K Classroom a toaster that was plugged in and accessible to children on a low shelf allowing a child to come into contact with a surface greater than 110 degrees.

The files for children #1, #3, #4, #5 (all preschool aged) and #6 (older toddler) are lacking health reports conducted during the previous 12 month period.

The files for children #1, #2 and #5 are lacking flu vaccinations in the year 2022.

The files for staff persons #4, #5 and #8 contain current health assessments that were conducted greater than 24 months after the previous health assessment. The files are now current.

The files for staff persons #1, #2 and #6, hire date (see LIS code sheet) are lacking the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 that was required to be completed by 12/30/2022. The files for staff persons #7 and #9 contain Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 completed after the required date of 12/30/2022. The files are now current.

The file for staff person #1, hire date (see LIS code sheet) contains an initial mandated reporter training that is not an approved training and contains a valid mandated reporter training that was completed after 90 days of employment. The file is now current.

The file for child #7 is lacking a financial agreement.

The file for child #1 contains a current emergency contact and financial agreement that was updated greater than 6 months after the previous update. The file is now current.

The file for Staff Person #5, who transports children from the center to and from school, did not include an NSOR Certificate.

Initial training in Emergency Plan was not conducted for Staff Person #6 (Start date 1/3/22) until all-staff annual training on 1/17.22.

Observed staff medications in the teacher's desk in the Preschool B Room. The lock on the desk was broken, which made items accessible to children.

The basketball set in the infant/toddler playground was not filled in the base or secured, which creates a potential toppling hazard for children.

The facility had installed a rock garden in the infant/toddler playground. Area was filled with small stones, which measured less than 1 inch in diameter. This creates a potential choking hazard for children who may still be placing objects in their mouths.

The files for Child #2, 3, 4, 5 and 6, who are all older toddler and preschool children, did not contain updated health reports conducted within the past 12 months.

The most recent immunization records in the files for Child #1, 2, 3, 5, and 6 did not include documentation of a flu shot administered in 2021 or a letter of exemption from the parent or physician.

The most recent health assessments in the files for Staff Person #3, 4 and 9 exceeded 24 months between assessments. The files for Staff Person #1 and 8 did not include updated health assessments conducted within the past 24 months.

The facility did not have a Proof of Purchase for the interconnected fire detection system at the facility.

Annual Fire Safety Training exceeded 12 months between trainings for 12 of the 17 staff with more than one year of service: July 2020-September 2021.

The Health and Safety Training (2/20/22) and Pediatric First Aid/CPR Certificate (2/17/22) in the file for Staff Person #2 were dated more than 90 days after the staff person's first day in child care (10/19/21). The file for Staff Person #7, who has been working for more than 90 days (11/1/21) did not include documentation of health and safety training.

The Mandated Reporter Training (3/1/22) in the file for Staff Person #2 was conducted more than 90 days after start date (10/19/21). The file for Staff Person #7, who has been working at the facility for more than 90 days (11/1/21) did not include documentation of Mandated Reporter Training.