Curious Tots Learning Center

At the time of the inspection, the files of staff #1- #5 did not include the annual emergency plan training.

At the time of the inspection, the outdoor play space had overgrown weeds and mulch needed near the slide. The wooden base boarding along the outdoor play space fence was disconnected and the metal fasteners were disconnected with sharp edges. The fence on the black top area near the parking lot had sharp protruding wires.

At the time of the inspection, handwashing was not observed by the school age children before lunch.

At the time of the inspection, the file of staff person #4 did not include a health and safety training.

At the time of the inspection, the files of staff person #1- #5 did not include the annual 12 clock hours of child care training.

At the time of unannounced monitoring inspection on 9/19/24, file of staff persons #1 did not include Disclosure statement and current PA child abuse clearance required for provisional hire. Child abuse clearance on file was from 8/22/19 and more than 60 months old. Non-compliance continues from 8/19/24.

At the time of unannounced monitoring inspection on 9/19/24, observed child #1 being alone in after school area and not supervised by any staff for approximately 20 minutes. Non-compliance continues from 8/19/24.

At the time of unannounced monitoring inspection on 9/19/24, observed toxic cleaning materials in the closet located near the kitchen which was unlocked and accessible to children. Non-compliance continues from 8/19/24.

At the time of unannounced monitoring inspection on 9/19/24, first aid kit in infant/toddler room included a bottle of aspirin that expired in 2019 and a bottle of ibuprofen that expired in 5/24. Non-compliance continues from 8/19/24.

At the time of unannounced monitoring inspection on 9/19/24, file of staff person #2 included a health assessment conducted on 2/10/22 which was not valid since it was conducted more than 24 months ago. Non-compliance continues from 8/19/24.

At the time of unannounced monitoring inspection on 9/19/24, staff did not wash their hands after changing diapers. Non-compliance continues from 8/19/24.

At the time of unannounced monitoring inspection on 9/19/24, a written statement of feeding formula and feeding schedule was not obtained from the parents of two infants #2 and #3. Non-compliance continues from 8/19/24.

At the time of unannounced monitoring inspection on 9/19/24, information regarding the location of the facility and use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the facility was not prepared and sent to the local traffic safety authorities. Non-compliance continues from 8/19/24.

At the time of unannounced monitoring inspection on 9/19/24, file of staff person #3 did not include verification of education required prior to service at the facility. File of staff persons #1, #4, and #5 did not include acceptable verification that education had been evaluated to determine US equivalency. Non-compliance continues from 8/19/24.

At the time of unannounced monitoring inspection on 9/19/24, record of staff persons #1 included only one nonfamily reference from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Non-compliance continues from 8/19/24.

At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff persons #5 and #6 did not include a PA child abuse clearance required for provisional hire.

At the time of renewal inspection staff person #5 left unsupervised her assigned group in infant/toddler area to the kitchen. Infant/toddler area was out of ratio with staff person #4, one infant and 4 young toddlers.

At the time of renewal inspection observed toxic cleaning materials in the closet located near the kitchen which was unlocked and accessible to children.

At the time of renewal inspection observed overgrown bushes on the playground, no protective surface under the swing area, nails on the wooden platform of play center are coming out, peeling paint observed on the swing set, roof of the structure above the sand area was broken and shingles were missing.

At the time of renewal inspection observed that a toilet area located near Infant/toddler area and a sink area near the kitchen were not equipped with a lidded waste receptacle.

At the time of renewal inspection, a health report of child #3 did not include immunization record.

At the time of the inspection, first aid kit in infant/toddler room included hydrocortisone that was expired on 8/2022 and Rosadan cream that expired in 2018. First aid kit in school-age area included triple antibiotic cream that expired on 5/2023. All creams had to be discarded.

At the time of renewal inspection staff and a child whose diaper was changed did not wash their hands and child's hands after diapering.

At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #2 included a health assessment conducted on 2/10/22, file of staff person #3 included a health assessment conducted on 1/26/22. Both health assessment were not valid since they were conducted more than 24 months ago.

At the time of renewal inspection, health assessment of staff person #4 did not include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment.

At the time of renewal inspection observed lunch box with yogurt in preschool area that was not refrigerated.

At the time of renewal inspection, a written infant meal statements and feeding schedule obtained from the parents were not observed for two infants #1 and #3 in the infant area.

At the time of renewal inspection observed three bottles were not labeled with the child's name in infant area.

At the time of renewal inspection observed that emergency drill was not conducted annually, written documentation was not available.

At the time of renewal inspection observed that provider did not send a copy of the emergency plan to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

At the time of renewal inspection, information regarding the location of the facility and use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the facility was not prepared and sent to the local traffic safety authorities.

At the time of renewal inspection, files for staff persons #1 and #2 did not include an annual staff evaluation. Last staff evaluation on file for staff person #1 was from 2/7/23, last staff evaluation on file for staff person #2 was from 2/28/23.

At the time of renewal inspection, director was not employed by the facility.

At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1 did not contain acceptable verification that education had been evaluated to determine US equivalency and qualify staff person #1 for the position of an assistant group supervisor.

At the time of renewal inspection agreements of children #1 and #2 did not include fee amount and/or date fee to be paid.

At the time of renewal inspection agreements of children #1 and #2 did not specify arrival and/or departure times.

At the time of renewal inspection agreements of children #1, #2, and #3 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

At the time of renewal inspection emergency contact forms of children #1, #2, #3, and #5 did not include name and/or address, and/or phone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact form of child #2 did not include the work address and phone number of the enrolling parent.

At the time of renewal inspection emergency contact forms of children #2 and #3 did not include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.

At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact information of child #2 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

At the time of the inspection, emergency contact information of child #3 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 observed that emergency information was not updated in after school area.

At the time of renewal inspection, a record of children #3 and #4 didn't contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and/or for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Both consents are required prior to admission.

During renewal inspection, the record of staff person #7 was not present at the facility. Staff #7 was observed caring for children.

At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #3, #4, #5, #6 did not include verification of education required prior to service at the facility.

At the time of renewal inspection record of staff persons #4 and #5 did not include two written nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

During the review of the files, it was observed that child 2 and child 3 were missing their flu shot and did not have an exemption letter on file and that child 1 was missing a few immunizations including the flu shot and did not have an exemption letter on file.

At the time of the inspection, the center did not have a Shaken Baby Syndrome and Child Maltreatment Policy.

Staff person #1 working unsupervised. Staff #1 has not completed the following pre-service training prior to caring for children unsupervised: 3270.31f(1-9).

Staff person 1, who is considered a provisional hire due to not having their NSOR, was observed alone, outside with 9 school age children, and was not in the vicinity of a permanent employee.

Staff 1 was observed on the bus with 14 children without having the required clearances needed to be a provisional hire or permanent staff, on file at the time of the inspection.

Staff 2 (Driver) on the bus had 14 mixed school age children on the bus and was considered the only staff member with the children.

Staff 1 did not have 2 non-family references on file during the inspection.

Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following per-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: See 3270.31(f)(1-10).

Staff person #1 was observed in the porch area working alone with the children. The file of Staff person #1 does not contain complete child abuse and criminal history information required under the CPSL and does not contain a copy of a request for NSOR and fingerprints receipt for the FBI Clearance required for the provisional hiring.

It was observed that staff person #1 was alone on the porch area with 6 children the youngest child was a young toddler, for approximately 1 to 2 minutes.

While reviewing staff person #1's file, it was observed that staff person #1's file was missing proof of education and experience.

While reviewing files it was observed that staff person #1's file was missing 2 letters of references.

Child 1 was left unattended on a facility's bus for approximately 3 hours.

Child 1 was left on the facility's bus for approximately 3 hours unattended. Child 1 was seen by a neighbor, exiting the back of the school bus by themselves, with no staff present.

Upon reviewing Child 1's file, it was observed that child 1's emergency contact form was missing the work information of the enrolling parent.

Upon reviewing Child 1's file, it was observed that child 1's emergency contact form was missing written consent from the parent for emergency medical care.

Upon reviewing Child 1's file, it was observed that child 1's emergency contact form was missing the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Upon reviewing files that were on the bus, it was observed that child 1's emergency contact was not on the bus that was used to transport the child to school.

Upon reviewing Child 1's file, it was observed that child 1's emergency contact form and the agreement form was not updated within the last 6 months. Last update was 4/5/2021

Upon reviewing Child 1's file, it was observed that child 1's file did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

During the renewal inspection on 3/17/22, it was observed that -the records of facility person #1did not include an updated child abuse clearance, and updated Federal Bureau of Investigations(FBI) clearance as required by the CPSL-documents submitted dated 2/1/2017 and 1/27/2017 respectively -the records of facility person #2 did not include the correct Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) clearance and the National Sex Offender Registry clearance as required by the CPSL

During the renewal inspection on 3/17/22, it was observed that the provider was unable to submit verification of the inspection of the fire detection system

During the renewal inspection on 3/17/22, it was observed that the records of facility person #1 and facility person #2 did not include training regarding the emergency plan

During the renewal inspection on 3/17/22, it was observed that an outlet was uncovered in the toddler bathroom

During the renewal inspection on 3/17/22, it was observed that there was peeling paint over the sink in toddler bathroom, and peeling paint on a table in the pre-school room

During the renewal inspection on 3/17/22, it was observed that the records of facility person #2 did not contain verification of completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

During the renewal inspection on 3/17/22, it was observed that the records of facility person #1 and facility person #2 did not contain verification of fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional

During the renewal inspection on 3/17/22, it was observed that the records of facility person #2 did not include a written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

During the renewal inspection on 3/17/22, it was observed that the records of facility person #2 did not contain a an updated health assessments, including tuberculin skin tests

During the renewal inspection on 3/17/22, it was observed that the records of facility person #1 and facility person #2 did not include an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training