Derry Discovery Days

A witness signature was not available on the disclosure statement for staff #1. CORRECTED ON SITE PA state police and child abuse clearances for employment and DHS FBI clearances were not available for Staff #2 and Staff #3.

At the time of inspection, the emergency plan was not posted at a conspicuous location. CORRECTED ON SITE.

During the inspection, first aid kits were observed to be accessible to children in the Ladybugs and Turtles classrooms. CORRECTED ON SITE.

During the inspection, two spots of peeling paint were observed in the Turtles classroom.

During the inspection, plastic bags were observed to be accessible to children in the changing table drawers in the bathroom. Plastic bags were also accessible to children in a drawer under the classroom sink. CORRECTED ON SITE.

Documentation of a 6-month updated heath assessment for a child under the age of 2 was not available for child #1 (See LIS for DOB).

During the inspection, teachers were observed applying hand sanitizer to children's hands prior to eating snack in the Turtles classroom. CR prompted handwashing at which time staff took children to sinks to wash hands. CORRECTED ON SITE.

During the inspection, food preparation was observed to take place in the same counter area where diapering occurs in the Ladybug classroom.

Testing of the fire detection system was observed to exceed the required 30-day increment on the following dates 7/5/24-8/7/24 (33 days), 9/2/24-10/30/24 (58 days), and 3/1/25-4/5/25 (35 days).

Work phone number for enrolling parent was not available for child #2.

Information related to specials needs was not available for child #1.

Health insurance provider and policy number were not available for child #3.

Address and phone number were not available for release person for child #3.

During the inspection, custom emergency contact forms were observed to be in classroom go-bags. All DHS-required information was not available on the custom forms.

Documentation showing 6-month updates of emergency contact forms and financial agreements was not available for children #1-5.

The file for Staff Person #4 (DOH see LIS code sheet) does not contain a PSP clearance.

The operator did not post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.

It was observed on 5/16/2024 in the Turtle 2 classroom Magic Erasers are not being stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

It was observed on 5/16/2024 in the Turtle 2 classroom the first-aid kit does not contain soap.

It was observed on 5/16/2024 on the Toddler playground a piece of the Little Tykes climbing equipment has a piece broken off that has a rough edge.

It was observed on 5/16/2024 in the Turtles 2 classroom the safety latch on one of the drawers was not catching making plastic bags being stored in the drawer accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

It was observed on 5/16/2024 in the Lady Bug 1 classroom the lid of the hands-free, plastic lined trash can was not operating properly and was stuck in the open position and did not close.

The file for Staff Person #1 contains a health assessment dated 5/13/2021, which exceeds 24 months and is no longer valid.

The letter provided to the parent of each child enrolled explaining the emergency procedures does not include lock-down procedures.

The facility's emergency plan does not include a continuity of operations plan. The written policy regarding the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma, and Child Maltreatment does not address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment. Facility Person #1 has not completed the required one-hour Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 by December 30, 2022. Facility Person #2 has not completed the required one-hour Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 by December 30, 2022. Facility Person #3 has not completed the required one-hour Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 by December 30, 2022.

Staff Person #4 is functioning as an Aide at the facility; however, the record for Staff Person #4 does not contain a high school diploma, a general educational development certificate, or any proof of education.

The agreement for Child #2 does not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. The agreement for Child #4 does not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Emergency contact information for Child #2 does not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

The operator did not provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically.

Health assessment for staff #1 was dated 11/9/18 and no updated health assessment was on file.

Staff #2 did not have approved pediatric CPR/First Aide training on file. Training on file was not pediatric.

Staff #3 completed health and safety training on 5/7/23, which was greater than 90 days from the date of hire.

The turtle classroom and the ladybug classroom were observed to be missing a written transportation plan posted in the room.