Cyert Center for Early Education

At approximately 10:30am, during a program activity in the PS 1 room, capacity was observed to be exceeded by 1 child and the time period was not designated on the facility's daily schedule. At approximately 10:35am, during a program activity in the PS 2 room, capacity was observed to be exceeded by 2 children and the time period of exceeding capacity was not designated on the facility's daily schedule.

In the Piazza Room, three ceiling tiles were observed to have water damage from a previous water leak that has since been repaired.

In the Kitchen Equipment Room, the thermometer screen on one of the refrigerators was observed to not display a numerical internal temperature.

The child file for Child #1, who was a young toddler at the time, was observed to contain health reports that were conducted more than 6 months apart; those health report dates are dated 7/11/23 and 7/19/22.

An annual emergency drill was observed to be conducted on 7/1/24 which was more than 12 months after the previously documented emergency drill dated 6/26/23.

According to Interviews, On 9/11/24 at approximately 4:53 staff person #1 and staff person #2 were supervising 9 older toddlers in the piazza. At around this time a parent came through the Piazza and asked staff person #1 where the restroom was and then staff person #1 (who was responsible for the child Luna) continued to play with another child. This is when the child Luna was returned to their group around 4:55 after she had snuck out the front door behind the parent who was entering the space. The child was left unsupervised for approximately 2 minutes when she left the piazza and then the building.

According to Interviews, On 9/11/24 at approximately 4:53 staff person #1 and staff person #2 were supervising 9 older toddlers in the piazza. At around this time a parent came through the Piazza and asked staff person #1 where the restroom was and then staff person #1 (who was responsible for the child Luna) continued to play with another child. This is when the child Luna was returned to their group around 4:55 after she had snuck out the front door behind the parent who was entering the space. The child was left unsupervised for approximately 2 minutes when she left the piazza and then the building.

According to Interviews, On 9/11/24 at approximately 4:53 staff person #1 and staff person #2 were supervising 9 older toddlers in the piazza. At around this time a parent came through the Piazza and asked staff person #1 where the restroom was and then staff person #1 (who was responsible for the child Luna) continued to play with another child. This is when the child Luna was returned to their group around 4:55 after she had snuck out the front door behind the parent who was entering the space. The child was left unsupervised for approximately 2 minutes when she left the piazza and then the building.

The health assessment on file for staff person #1 had the box checked that stated there had been no physical exam completed.

The file for Staff Person #2 did not contain the Pa. Health and Safety update 2022 which was required to be completed by 12.30.22, as per Announcement C-22-06.

Staff person #1 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Get Started with Center-based Care: Building Blocks for Quality. It was completed 5/6/24.

On 10/5/23 observed an unlocked drawer which contained a sharp knife.

On 10/5/23 observed a string of plugged in decorative lights, in the piazza area, which did not have a protective receptacle cover for the electrical outlet on the lights.

On 10/5/23 observed two tubes of sunscreen, labeled keep out of the reach of children, accessible to children in the infant cubby area.

On 10/5/23 observed on a wall shelf, a trash can for used tissues which did not have a lid.

On 10/5/23 observed the preschool two room and the pre-k room first aid kits did not contain sterile gauze.

On 10/5/23 observed a spot of frayed carpet in the first infant room. Observed multiple spots of frayed carpet in the second infant room. Observed a peeling plastic cover on a table in the second infant room. Observed a spot of peeling contact paper/tape in the toddler 2 room. Observed a detached cord cover in the preschool hallway. Observed a loose cubby door in the older toddler room. Observed in the pre-k room an exposed nail head in the quiet area. Observed the ceiling and wall vents throughout the facility needed to be cleaned. Observed splintering wood on the storage shed in the outdoor play area.

On 10/5/23 observed peeling paint on the storage sheds in the outdoor play area. Observed peeling paint in the quiet area of the pre-k room. Observed peeling paint by the white rocker chair in the preschool hallway.

On 10/5/23 observed a boppy pillow in the first infant room which had a torn seam exposing the inner lining. Observed in the older toddler room, a diaper changing pad which had several small holes.

On 10/5/23 observed the infant refrigerator did not have an operating thermometer.

On 10/5/23 observed child file #1, 2, and 3 contained most recent health assessments which were dated more than 15 months ago.

On 10/5/23 observed an expired epi-pen in the older toddler medication lock box.

On 10/5/23 observed in the toddler two room, saline spray stored in the medication lock box did not have an established medication log.

On 10/5/23 observed the diaper changing station did not have a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.

On 10/11/23 observed staff file #2 and #3 contained updated health assessments which were dated more than 24 months after the previous valid health assessment.

On 10/5/23 observed the annual fire system inspection report was completed more than 12 months after the previous inspection report. The previous inspection report was dated 8/9/22 and the most recent inspection report is dated 10/3/23.

On 10/11/23 observed staff file #1, did not contain documentation of a bachelor's degree in an accepted human services field.

On 10/11/23 observed staff file #4 and #5 contained documentation of professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation which was completed more than 90 days after their first day working in a childcare position.

The the staff bathroom in the hallway outside of the toddler classrooms was unlocked and there was a bottle of Nivea Intense Healing Lotion on a low shelf, making it accessible to children in care. The directions included instructions to keep out of the reach of children.

There were 26 veteran staff, hired before 10/4/22, that had not completed the one hour health and safety training update at the time of the inspection.

The disclosure statement in the file for staff person #3, #4, #7, #8 and #14 did not include the date the form was signed, therefore, timeliness could not be verified. The last two state police clearances in the file for staff person #11 were dated 9/10/15 and 9/21/21. The FBI and State Police clearance in the file for staff person #8 listed a charge on the rap sheet for which there was no disposition.

In the preschool 2 room, there was triple paste medicated ointment and vaseline on a shelf in the bathroom that was accessible to children. There was a container of disinfecting wipes in the staff bathroom, which was unlocked at the time and in the same wing as child care space.

The facility's kitchen door was unlocked and ajar, making the stove accessible to the children in care at the time. There are child care spaces immediately outside the kitchen.

In the older toddler room, there were two sinks and only one handwashing sign. In both the preschool 1 and 2 rooms, 2 toilets did not have handwashing signs.

There were a few small tears in the set of vinyl blocks in the young toddler 1 room.

The most recent health report in the file for child #9, an older toddler was not dated, so timeliness could not be assessed. The previous health report was dated 10/15/21.

The most recent health report in the file for child #9 did not include a signature or title of the individual who completed the form.

In the preschool 2 room, there was an expired inhaler for child #1.

The last two health assessments in the file for staff person #1 were dated 8/31/20 and 9/21/22. The only health assessment in the file for staff person #6 was dated 9/8/20. The only health assessment in the file for staff person #9 was dated after they began working with children. The last two health assessments in the file for staff person #12 were dated 9/11/19 and 9/15/21. The last two health assessments in the file for staff person #13 were dated 8/22/19 and 4/24/22. The last two health assessments in the file foer staff person #16 were dated 3/3/20 and 4/8/22. The last two health assessments in the file for staff person #17 were dated 7/30/18 and 9/19/21.

The only health assessment in the file for staff person #3 was signed by an individual whose title was marked as "DNP."

The file for staff person #2 included the results of a chest xray, but did not include a TB screening. The TB screening in the file for staff person #9 was dated after they began working with children.

The fire drills documented on the log for March and April 2022 listed the hypothetical location for both as "upstairs."

The facility's shaken baby syndrome policy did not include information on identifying and preventing child maltreatment.

The last two FA/CPR trainings in the file for staff person #15 were dated 8/14/19 and 9/15/21.

The FA/CPR training in the file for staff person #5 was dated 9/18/22, which was beyond the first 90 days working with children. Staff person #4 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: FA/CPR. The FA/CPR training in the file for staff person #18 was dated 5/22/22, which was beyond the first 90 days working with children.

The last two Mandated Reporter training in the file for staff person #12 were dated 1/7/17 and 8/17/22.

The agreements in the file for children #2 through #10 did not list the names of the release persons.

The emergency contact information in the file for child #4 did not include a work phone number or a complete work address for the child's mother, as there was not a city or zip code listed. The emergency contact information in the file for child #7 through #10 did not include a work phone number for the child's mother,

The emergency contact information in the file for child #3 did not include a city or zip code for either release person. The emergency contact information in the file for child #4 did not include a city or zip code for any of the release persons.

The file for staff person #10 included one letter of reference.

The 2 most recent criminal history clearances on file for Staff person #3 are dated 5/11/16 and 9/20/21, more than 60 months apart. The 2 most recent child abuse clearances on file for Staff person #3 are dated 6/5/16 and 9/23/21, more than 60 months apart.The 2 most recent FBI clearances on file for Staff person #3 are dated 6/29/16 and 9/23/21, more than 60 months apart. The NSOR on file for Staff person #3 is dated 7/15/20, after the due date of 7/1/20, as per CPSL.The NSOR on file for Staff person #6 is dated 9/17/20, after the due date of 7/1/20, as per CPSL.

The file for Staff person #11, with a hire date of 8/23/21, and who lived in Virginia in the 5 years prior to hire, does not include verification of a criminal history, child abuse, or sex offender clearance from Virginia, or proof of application prior to hire.

The 2 most recent influenza vaccinations on file for Child #1 are dated 10/9/19 and 10/5/21, more than 1 year apart. The immunization record on file for Child #2, who is 19 months old, includes 3 of 4 Pneumococcal vaccinations recommended for a child this age.

There was a tube of Cortizone in the Older Toddler room labeled for use of a child without written parental permission to administer.

The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #1 are dated 7/24/19 and 9/14/21, more than 24 months apart. The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #2 are dated 9/11/19 and 9/15/21, more than 24 months apart. The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #3 are dated 3/7/19 and 10/11/21, more than 24 months apart. The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #4 are dated 6/1719 and 7/22/21, more than 24 months apart. The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #5 are dated 9/27/19 and 9/28/21, more than 24 months apart. The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #6 are dated 7/31/19 and 9/22/21, more than 24 months apart. The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #7 are dated 6/3/19 and 6/7/21, more than 24 months apart. The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #8 are dated 9/7/18 and 9/30/20, more than 24 months apart. The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #9 are dated 8/30/18and 10/7/20 more than 24 months apart. The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #10 are dated 10/12/19 and 10/24/21…

The 2 most recent pediatric first aid/CPR certifications on file for Staff person #2 are dated 8/14/19 and 9/25/21. The 2 most recent pediatric first aid/CPR certifications on file for Staff person #3 are dated 3/15/19 and 4/3/21. The 2 most recent pediatric first aid/CPR certifications on file for Staff person #5 are dated 8/14/19 and 9/15/21. The 2 most recent pediatric first aid/CPR certifications on file for Staff person #6 are dated 8/14/19 and 9/15/21. The 2 most recent pediatric first aid/CPR certifications on file for Staff person #2 are dated 8/14/18 and 9/15/21.

The 2 most recent staff evaluations on file for Staff person #4 are dated May 2019 and May 2021.

The agreement on file for Child #1 and #3 does not include the child's arrival and departure times.

The facility did not have verification of notifying parents how to access Chapter 3270 child care center regulations electronically.