Crispus Attucks Early Learning Center

During the time of inspection, the precious moments 2 classroom had a pothos plant on the windowsill accessible to children which is toxic to humans. - Corrected on site

During the time of inspection, precious moments classroom 1 had ceiling tiles with visible water damage. Classroom 112 had ceiling tiles with visible water damage. In classroom 203, the bench near the back wall had wood that was rotting and warped. The upstairs indoor gross motor area had ceiling tiles with visible water damage, and the carpet was separating from the bench seat. The infant outdoor gross motor area had ripped protective covering over a metal edging. The air vent in the upstairs hallway was visibly damaged.

During the time of inspection, classroom 115 had peeling paint on the wall under classroom jobs. Classroom 112 had peeling paint on the wall near the bathroom next to the shelf. The upstairs indoor gross motor space had damaged plaster on the wall in multiple spots. Classroom 202 upstairs had peeling paint in the art/writing center and below classroom news.

The men's and women's bathroom toilets upstairs that the children use had signs of not being cleaned daily. The toilet bowl included a visible ring of residue.

During the time of inspection, precious moments 2 classrooms cribs were not correctly labeled with children's names. - corrected on site

During the time of inspection, the refrigerator in classroom 117 did not have a thermometer. - corrected on site. The refrigerator in classroom 118 did not have a thermometer. The refrigerator in classroom 202 did not have a thermometer. - Corrected on site

Child #5 file does not include an updated health assessment. The previous health assessment on file is dated 9.24.24.

Child #5 file does not include updated immunizations on file. The previous immunizations on file were from a 2-month appointment.

More information is needed from a health care professional regarding the examination for communicable diseases for facility person #2.

During the time of inspection, children in room 111 were not served all components for breakfast. A few children were served milk and cereal, and a few were served cereal with orange juice.

During the time of inspection, bottles were not labeled in the precious moments 2 classroom.

Staff person #3 had mandated reporter training dated 1.31.2020 and received the updated mandated reporter training on 9.22.2025.

Child #5 agreement does not specify the amount of the fee to be charged.

Child #5 agreement does not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Child #1 and child #2 do not have approved documentation of a child service report on file. Children #5 and #6 do not have the services that are provided on their fee agreements.

Child #5 and child #6 parents did not receive the original agreement. The original agreements are on file at the facility.

Child #4 emergency contact information does not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician.

During the time of inspection, there were no emergency contacts present for the school age children in classroom 117. The emergency contact forms in room 111 were not updated at the 6-month update. The emergency contacts in the backpack in room 203 were not updated at the 6-month update. The emergency contacts in the backpack in room 202 were not updated at the 6-month update. - Corrected on site.

Child # 3 and child #5 did not have documentation of their emergency contacts updated in the past 6 months.

Child #1 does not have a signature on their fee agreement. Child #5 did not have documentation of the financial agreement updated in the past 6 months.

Facility person #7 has documentation of an expired state police clearance on file. The state police clearance on file was dated 6.25.19.

Documentation of the emergency plan on file did not include continuity of operations.

Facility person #3 did not have documentation of training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment. Facility persons #1 and #9 did not have documentation of annual emergency plan training.

Documentation of the facilities parent letter did not include lockdown procedures and accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.

During the time of inspection, the outlets in the main hallway did not have protective receptacle covers. Classroom 116 did not have protective receptacle covers on the power strip under desks. Classroom 118 did not have protective receptacle covers on their power strips. Classroom 203 upstairs did not have protective receptacle covers on their power strips. Classroom 202 upstairs did not have protective receptacle covers on their power strips and by the fish tank.

During the time of inspection, classroom 115 had hand sanitizer on the shelf by the classroom door. Classroom 117 had hand sanitizer on the counter. Classroom 203 upstairs had hand sanitizer on the cubbies.

During the time of inspection, the precious moments 1 classroom had a flamingo lily plant present which is toxic to humans. - Corrected on site

During the time of inspection, classroom 203 upstairs did not have emergency telephone numbers posted.

During the time of inspection, precious moments 2 classroom was missing tweezers in their first aid kit. Classroom 115 was missing gloves in their first aid kit. Classroom 202 upstairs was missing tape in their first aid kit.

During the time of inspection, classroom 117 had ceiling tiles with visible water damage. Classroom 112 had visible damage on the wall from the gate. The upstairs indoor gross motor area had ceiling tiles with visible water damage. The infant outdoor gross motor area had ripped protective covering over a metal edging and protective covering missing from the side of the metal water fountain.

During the time of inspection, classroom 115 had peeling paint to the right of the chalkboard at the base. Classroom 116 had peeling paint to the left of the couch. Classroom 118 had peeling paint between the bathroom and art cart. The precious moments 2 classroom had peeling paint behind the sink, beside the soap dispenser, and behind the couch. Classroom 112 had peeling paint behind the light table and in the reading area. The upstairs indoor gross motor space had damaged plaster on the wall in multiple spots and peeling paint above blue line. Classroom 202 upstairs had peeling paint in the science center on the wall.

During the time of inspection, classroom 112 did not have a lidded waste receptacle.

During the time of inspection, classroom 117 had a torn nap mat with foam exposed.

During the time of inspection, classroom 112 nap mats were not labeled with children's names.

During the time of inspection, the refrigerator in classroom 118 was 48° F.

During the time of inspection, classroom 115 did not have a medication log on file.

Facility person #9 does not have documentation of an updated heath assessment on file. Date of last health assessment was 6.15.18.

During the time of inspection, precious moments 2 classroom had a bottle that was not labeled.

Facility person #1 has an expired certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on file. Last date of training on file was 9.30.21.

Facility persons #1, #2, #3, and #9 did not have documentation of annual fire safety training.

Facility person #3 did not have documentation of the additional 1 hour health and safety training on file.

Facility person #9 does not have documentation of an updated mandated reporter training on file. Date of last training was 11.29.16.

Facility person #3 has a diploma from the Dominican Republic that has not been evaluated for education equivalency.

Facility persons #1, #4, #5, #6, and #8 did not have documentation of an evaluation in the last 12 months.

Child #1 and child #5 had completed child service reports on file with no dates. Child #2, #3, #4, #7 did not have documentation of a child service report on file. Child #6 had a completed child service report on file dated 7.6.23.

During the time of inspection, the precious moments 1 classroom was missing 1 emergency contact for a child that was present in the classroom. Classroom 111 was missing 1 emergency contact for a child that was present in the classroom. There were 2 emergency contact forms present in the classroom that were not updated at the 6month update. Classroom 112 had 3 emergency contact forms present in the classroom that were not updated at the 6month update. Classroom 118 had a child from another center present without an emergency contact form - Corrected on site.

During the time of a complaint investigation on 7/8/24, it was observed that child 1 walked out of the classroom and into the bathroom without staff members knowing. Certification representative asked the staff members who walked out of the classroom and staff did not know.

Documentation shows that the fire detection system was not tested every 30 days. 12/7/23 - 1/11/24 1/11/24 - 2/13/24 2/13/24 - 3/20/24 5/19/24 - 6/13/24

File for staff person #3 included a included a State Police clearance, Child Abuse clearance, and FBI clearance which was not updated within 60 months of the previous clearance. The current State Police Clearance is dated 2/1/23 and the previous was dated 1/19/18. The current Child Abuse Clearance is dated 2/10/23 and the previous was dated 1/24/18. The current FBI clearance is dated 2/27/23 and the previous was dated 1/23/18.

It was observed in the Pre-K 1 classroom, shaving cream in an unlocked cabinet that is accessible to children. (corrected on site)

It was observed in the infant, one-year-old and two-year-old classrooms, spray bottles stored on top of the refrigerators contained a liquid used for cleaning which were not labeled with the contents.

It was observed in the two preschool classrooms, smart boards with hanging wires causing a potential tripping or strangulation hazard.

It was observed in the library within the common area, a child-sized chair had a cracked and unstable leg.

It was observed in the preschool classroom, the rest equipment was not labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specific child.

It was observed that the refrigerator in the Pre-K 2 classroom had an oven thermometer that was unable to provide an accurate temperature reading. (corrected on site)

Child health forms on file for children #1, #2, and #4 do not include the influenza vaccine for the 2022-23 flu season.

The medication log for child #11 does not include the date of administration.

File for staff person #3 does not include a completed health assessment at least 24 months after the previous health assessment dated 8/3/21. File for staff person #4 does not include a completed health assessment at least 24 months after the previous health assessment dated 6/25/21. File for staff person #8 does not include a completed health assessment at least 24 months after the previous health assessment dated 6/2/21.

It was observed in the Pre-K 1 and pre-K 2 classrooms, staff did not wash their hands before serving snack.

Operability of the fire detection devices were not tested every 30 days. Testing was documented to have lapsed 10/27/22-11/30/22, 12/8/22-1/27/23, 2/3/23-3/16/23-4/27/23, 6/6/23-7/18/23, and 8/9/23-9/19/23.

Facility persons #4 and #8 have not completed the required one-hour Pennsylvania health and safety update 2022 by December 30, 2022.

Staff #2 and #3 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety Topics 3270.31(f)(1-10)

Staff persons #1, #3, #5, and #6 have not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).

Files for staff #2, #3, and #7 do not contain annual written evaluations.

It was observed in the school-age classroom, the schedule of daily activities and routines was not posted.

The agreement form on file for child #7 does not include the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.

Files for children #1 - #10 do not include an approved form providing information to the family about the child's growth and development.

The agreement forms on file for children #2, #4, #5 and #9 do not include the child's arrival and departure times.

The agreement forms on file for children #2 and #4 do not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

The agreement forms on file for child #7 does not specify the date of the child's admission.

The agreement forms on file for children #7 and #9 do not specify the services which are to be considered as extra.

Emergency contact forms for children #1 and #4 do not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Emergency contact forms for child #6 does not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Emergency contact forms for children #4 and #6 do not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Emergency contact forms for child #1 does not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Emergency contact forms for children #1, #2, #3, and #5 have not been updated within a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Financial agreement forms for children #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #8 and #10 have not been updated at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

The file for staff person #1 does not contain a child abuse clearance prior to working in a childcare position. The file for staff person #6 did not contain a NSOR clearance report and a DHS approved FBI clearance on file within 45 days of hire. The file for staff person #7 contained an FBI clearance dated 3.22.21 from the Department of Education and is not valid. The FBI clearance on file for staff person #7 is not an approved document. The file for Staff person #8 does not contain a FBI clearance within 45 days of hire. Staff person #9 had a timeframe between clearances obtained is greater than the 60 months. The current FBI clearance is dated 7.19.22 and the previous one is dated 12.30.15.The file for staff person # 12 contained a child abuse clearance dated 9.21.16 and state police clearance dated 8.22.16 and did not contain an update. These clearances are no longer valid. The file for staff person # 14 contained a child abuse clearance dated 2.16.17 and state police clearance dated 2.16.17. The file did not contain an update. These clearances are no longer valid. Staff person #1 and staff person # 5 have not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of hire.…

It was observed in room 106 that there was no operating thermometer in refrigerator.

The file for child #5, child #6, and child # 8 did not include an initial health report after 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.

Staff fire safety training was not conducted annually. The file for staff persons #7, #8, and #9 did not include documentation of fire safety trainings. The file for staff persons #10 and #11 included documentation of fire safety training on 2.28.22 and did not have prior annual training documentation. The file for staff persons #12, #13, and #14 included documentation of fire safety training on 1.15.22 and did not have prior annual training documentation.

Staff person #1, #3 and #6 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of hire (see LIS code sheet): Basic Health and Safety. Staff person #2 has not completed the following pre-service training within 90 days of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid and CPR.

Staff evaluations were not completed on a regular basis at a minimum annually. Staff person # 7 had an evaluation dated 11/15/18. The file for staff person #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, #13, and #14 included documentation of a written evaluation on 12/1/22 with missing prior evaluations for 2021.

It was observed that the director's pet dog 'Dallas' did not have evidence of a rabies record on file at the time of inspection. (Corrected on site).

The emergency contact information on file for Child #5, #6, #7 and #8 did not include the enrolling parent's complete home address. The enrolling parent work address for child #5 was not complete.

The emergency contact information on file for Child #1, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7 and #8 did not include the release persons' complete home address (city, state and zip code)

Staff person # 6 did not have an updated physical completed within 1 year of working in a childcare position. Staff person # 14 had a health assessment on file date last dated 11/8/19 and did not contain an update. Staff person #9 had a health assessment completed on 8/3/20 with an update on 9/27/22 which was more than 24 months. Staff person # 12 had a health assessment on file dated 11/9/20 with an update on 12/6/22 more than 24 months.

Staff person # 3 only had 1 written nonfamily reference on file.

Staff persons #1 and #2 have not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their hire. There is no documentation of completion of this training in staff files.

Staff persons #1 through #4 have not completed the required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Health and Safey Basics. Staff person #1, #3 and #4 all completed this training prior to the acceptable date of 9/30/16. Staff person #2 has no record of completing this training on file. Staff person #5 has not completed the following pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Pediatric First Aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and PQAS approved curriculum.

Staff person #2 had a timeframe between clearances obtained that is greater than the 60 months permitted. The current Child Abuse clearance is dated 8/10/20 and the previous one is dated 6/11/15. The current Mandated reporter training is dated 10/9/21 and the previous one is dated 8/28/15.

It was observed that no emergency telephone numbers were posted in the indoor play area (rm 204) (corrected during inspection).

It was observed that the first aid kits in Infant Room (104) and Room 202 were missing soap (corrected during inspection).

It was observed that two year old children were playing on an outdoor playground which contained rubber mulch pieces that were less than 1 inch diameter (corrected during inspection).

It was observed in the Precious Moments room (105) and in Room 115, that cots were not labeled for the use of each specific child (corrected during inspection).

It was observed in Room 104 (infant) that there was not 2 feet on three sides of one of the cribs while in use (corrected during inspection)

Child #3 has no updated health report in the file.

Child #5 and #6's files did not include up to date immunization records.

Staff person #1's record did not include a current health assessment. The health assessment in staff file is dated 5/6/19. Staff person #2's health current and previous health assessments had a timeframe greater than the 24 months permitted. The current health assessment date for staff #2 is 10/4/21 and the previous one is dated 8/15/19.

The fire drill logs included the number of staff persons participating in the drill, not the names of the facility persons.

Proof of purchase of the fire detection system is not on file at the facility.

Child #5's agreement did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.

Child #1's agreement did not specify the date of child's admission.

Child #1 and #6's files contained the original agreement.

Child #1 and #3's emergency contact forms did not include the parent's work phone number. Child #7's emergency contact form did not include the parent's home phone number.

Child #7's emergency contact information did not include health insurance coverage and policy number. Child #5's emergency contact information did not include the health insurance policy number.

It was observed that there was no emergency transportation plan posted in the Infant room (104) and Infant room (105) and in the indoor play area (204) (all corrected during inspection).

Child #5 and #6 have no initial and subsequent health reports in the files.

The parents of each child were not provided with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically (corrected during inspection).