Discovery Kids Childcare Center

At the time of initial inspection and during the verification visit, the water temperature in the sinks in the twos classroom was found to be over 110 degreed F.

At the time of inspection, documentation showed: Staff #1 had a current NSOR dated 3/10/25 and a previous NSOR dated 1/22/20, exceeding the 60-month requirement for renewal. Staff was confirmed to have worked in a child care role during the lapse. Staff #2 had a current FBI clearance dated 6/7/24 and a previous FBI clearance dated 1/7/19, exceeding the 60-month requirement for renewal. Staff was confirmed to have worked in a child care role during the lapse. Staff #3 had a current NSOR dated 3/26/25 and a previous NSOR dated 1/22/20, exceeding the 60-month requirement for renewal. Staff was confirmed to have worked in a child care role during the lapse. Staff #4 (See LIS for DOH) had a PA state clearance dated 4/15/25, a child abuse clearance dated 6/11/25, no documentation of an FBI clearance, and an NSOR dated 6/13/25. All of which exceed the requirements for provisional hiring. Staff was observed to be working in a child care role during the inspection. Staff #6 had a current NSOR dated 3/28/25 and a previous NSOR dated 1/22/20, exceeding the 60-month requirement for renewal. Staff was confirmed to have worked in a child care role during the lapse. Staff #7 had a PA state…

At the time of inspection, a continuity of operations plan was not available in the program's emergency plan.

Upon review, information about accommodations for infants, toddlers, and children with special needs/chronic medical conditions was not available in the emergency plan letter to families.

During the inspection, an electrical outlet cover was observed to be missing in the one-year-old room. CORRECTED ON SITE by covering the outlet.

During the inspection, a Swiffer Wet Jet with the cleaning solution container was observed to be accessible to children in the older twos bathroom.

Water in the older twos bathroom was observed to be 120 degrees F.

At the time of inspection, peeling paint was observed on the wall in the area where the cots are stored in the preschool classroom.

Six-month health updates were not available for children #3, #4, and #5, who are all under the age of 2.

At the time of inspection, documentation of a Hepatitis A for child #4 was not available. Documentation for exemption from the immunization was also not available.

Medication (inhaler) was observed to be present in the older twos classroom without the original container.

Documentation of a health assessment within the past 24 months was not available for Staff #6 - last health assessment document dated 11/17/22

At the time of inspection, documentation that emergency drills were conducted every 12 months was not available.

Fire detection system tests were observed to be beyond the required 30-day period on the following dates: 11/1/24-12/2/24 (31 days), 12/2/24-1/2/25 (31 days), and 5/1/25-6/2/25 (32 days).

Staff person #4 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet for DOH): CPR/First Aid (completed 7/16/25) Documentation showed that staff #7 had a CPR certification that expired 4/2025. Documentation of current CPR certification was dated 7/16/25. Staff #7 reportedly worked unsupervised with children during the lapse.

Documentation of experience was not available for staff #4.

Health insurance information (policy number) was not available for child #1. Health Insurance information (Policy holder and policy number) was not available for child #2.

An address was not available for a release person for children #2 and #3.

During the inspection, an emergency contact form for a child who had transferred into the Transition room was not available while the child was receiving care in that room. CORRECTED ON SITE by placing a copy of the form in the classroom binder.

At the time of inspection, A posted transportation plan was not available in the transition room or the young twos classrooms. CORRECTED ON SITE by posting the document during the inspection.

Documentation of two nonfamily references was not available for staff #2 - staff is missing 1 reference. Documentation of two nonfamily references was not available for staff #4.

Documentation of 12 hours of annual training was not available for: Staff #3 - missing 7 hours of annual training Staff #5 - missing 8 hours of annual training

Child #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not include the department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided.

Staff #2 did not have record of a completed NSOR clearance on file. Staff #3 and #6 did not have a signed, witnessed, and dated disclosure statement on file.

Staff #5, #9, #10, and #11 did not receive training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update.

Two bottles of Clorox disinfectant cleaner were observed in an unlocked bathroom cabinet in the Young Two's classroom.

Dust and dirt were observed inside the air vents in the hallway to the preschool classroom, in the Older One's classroom, in the Younger One's classroom, in the Older Two's classroom, and School Age classroom.

Dirt was observed in the Infant classroom's toy baskets and changing table, the floor car mat in the Older Twos classroom had rips and tears in it, the trash can lid in the Preschool classroom had dirt and debris on it, and the Little Tikes gray house on the infant and toddler playground had a black net in the back ripped and hanging on the ground.

The embedded outdoor equipment on the preschool playground was not mounted over loose fill that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Mulch with a diameter of less than 1 inch was observed in the infant and toddler playground space.

Toy shelf in Young Two's classroom was unstable and could easily tip over.

Old food spills and dirt were observed in the kitchen refrigerator, School age classroom refrigerator, and Young One's classroom refrigerator.

Yogurt in the Preschool classroom refrigerator was observed to be expired as of 7/06/2024.

The Infant classroom did not have a written feeding schedule for each infant obtained from the parent.

Staff #1, #7, and #11 did not have documentation that they participated in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional within the last year.

Staff #2 and #3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Health and Safety training.

Staff person #3 did not have documentation that they completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire.

Child #1 agreement form did not specify the fee amount to be charged per day or per week.

Child #1 agreement form did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Child #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not include the department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided.

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

Child #1 emergency contact information did not include physician/medical care phone number.

Child #1 emergency contact information did not include parent work address or phone number.

Child #2 and #3 emergency contact information did not include information on the child's special needs (disability).

Child #1 and #2 emergency contact information did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Child #1 parent did not review and update the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period.

Staff #7 and #8 did not have verification of education and training prior to service at the facility.

Staff #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, and #6 did not have a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests.

Staff #1, #4, and #6 record did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Staff #2 did not complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

In the school aged room, 13 children were observed in care. When asked for primary care groups, one staff identified 6 children in their group. The other staff identified 5 children in their group, leaving 2 children unaccounted for.

Staff #3 was missing updated Mandated reporter training on file. Mandated reporter training was dated 7/27/15 and the update was not on file. Staff #5 was missing a complete child abuse clearance, completed NSOR clearance, and a completed disclosure statement. Disclosure statement was missing a signature witness and date of signatures. Staff #5 may not be on the facility premises until all clearances are obtained and on file. Staff #6 was missing a completed disclosure statement and a complete NSOR clearance. Staff #6 may not be on the facility premises until all clearances are obtained and on file.

Facility has a well water source and did not provide documentation from the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) that the water source is in compliance with the Safe Water Drinking Act.

On the "2's playground", the playground for toddlers, mulch was observed spilling over the fence into the 2 year old playground near the gate, providing toddlers with access to mulch with a diameter of less than an inch.

Medication log for child #1 and #2 was missing the dates for which the medication can be administered.

Staff number 2 did not have Pediatric CPR/First Aide training on file.

Staff number 1 had a 6 hour health and safety training dated 4/29/19, which is not accepted. Staff number 3 had health and safety training dated 8/3/17 and did not have the update training on file.

Agreement form for child #3 did not specify the child's arrival time. Agreement form for child #4 did not specify the child's arrival or departure time.

Agreement form for child #5 did not list the persons to whom the child can be released.

Date of admission was not listed on the agreement form or on file for child #1, #4 and #6

Emergency contact form for child #6 was missing the address for the child's physician.

Emergency contact form for child #6 was missing a complete work address for the father

Emergency contact form for child #3 was missing the information on the child's disability.

Emergency contact form for child #6 was missing a complete address for persons to whom the child can be released. Address on file was missing the city, state, and zip code.

File for staff #4 did not include verification of education and experience.

Staff #4 did not have a complete health assessment at the time of initial employment.

Staff #4 was missing two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.