Dixon Day Care

The facility was not in compliance with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services): Two facility person's record did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents. (#1- hired 3/26/25 - hired more than 45 days and no proof of completed FBI) (#2 hired 10/1/24- NSOR completed on 5/13/25)

One staff person's record did not contain a health assessment completed within 12 months prior to the date of hire. (#2)

One child has been enrolled in the facility for more than 60 days and their record did not include a health report in accordance with this regulation.(#1)

Three children's records did not contain emergency contact and financial agreement information that had been updated within the past 6-months. (#1, #2 and #3)

The facility's emergency plan did not include provide for accommodations for toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions, and lockdown procedures.

Staff person placed blanket over a child's body during nap time to forcibly hold child down to keep child from getting off the cot.

Staff person placed blanket over a child's body during nap time to forcibly hold child down to keep child from getting off the cot.

During the renewal inspection dated 5/25/2023, certification representative observed that the file of staff person #1 does not contain a completed NSOR verification. Staff person #2 file contains a child abuse clearance dated 4/2/18, a DHS required FBI clearance dated 3/30/18, and a PA Criminal clearance dated 3/26/18, which are more than 60 months old. (see code sheet for the date of hire). There were no documented requests to update those clearances.

During the renewal inspection dated 5/25/2023, certification representative observed electrical outlets uncovered in the Cheney Room, the Temple room, Lasalle room. and the University of Penn room

During renewal inspection dated 5/25/2023, certification representative observed that the upstairs and downstairs hallway closet were unlocked and also in the Easter Room closet and toxic cleaning materials were accessible to children.

During the renewal inspection dated 5/25/2023, certification representative observed that paint and/or plaster was chipping in the Temple room, the Lasalle room, Cheyney room, West Chester room, and the gym.

During the renewal inspection dated 5/25/2023, certification representative observed that the door knob to the closet in the gym was falling off and was a hazard to the children.

During the renewal inspection dated 5/25/2023, certification representative observed that paint and/or plaster was chipping in the Temple room, the Lasalle room, Cheyney room, West Chester room, and the gym

During the renewal inspection dated 5/25/2023, certification representative observed that the cots in the Cheney room and the Yale room were not labeled for the use of a specific child.

During the renewal inspection dated 5/25/2023 certification representative observed that the emergency plan did not have lockdown procedures in it.

During the renewal inspection dated 5/25/2023 certification representative observed that updated emergency plans had not been sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency agency.

During the renewal inspection dated 5/25/2023, certification representative observed that facility did not have an updated notification to the local traffic and safety authorities.

During complaint investigation, cert rep discovered a staff member had smacked a child on his hands as a form of discipline.

During complaint investigation, cert rep discovered the facility never alerted the Southeast Regional Office of a child needing emergency care as a result of an injury sustained while receiving care at the facility.

During complaint investigation, cert rep discovered the facility never alerted the Southeast Regional office in writing about a child needing emergency care from an injury sustained while in care at the facility within the 72 hour allotted time period.