Duck Hollow Discovery Learning Center

Cracks were observed on the seats of 2 plastic riding toys in the outdoor play space, posing a potential pinch point for children using the equipment. The gas cap on a plastic riding toy was damaged, which created rough edges.

The record for child #3, a young toddler, included a current health report dated more than 6 months following the date of their previous health report.

A parent did not provide written consent for administration of an EpiPen labeled for use by a child in room #1.

There were 10 children observed receiving care in room #1, which exceeded the established capacity of 8.

The record for staff person #1, who was identified as an AGS, lacked verification of 1 year of experience with children.

The agreement for child #4 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.

The emergency contact information for child #10 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

The emergency contact information for child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9 and #10 did not include the work address of the enrolling parent.

The emergency contact information for child #10 did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number for the child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Staff person #2 did not obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

The record for staff #4, who resided outside of Pennsylvania within the past 5 years, did not include the required out of state child abuse and neglect registry check from the state in which they resided.

During naptime, staff #1 was present with 7 older toddlers in room #4 and identified 6 older toddlers in their assigned supervision group. Staff #2 identified the remaining child in room #4 in their assigned supervision group, but staff #2 was in the adjoining room #5 and not physically present with the child.

Protective receptacle covers were not placed in the electrical outlet located outside the entrance of building #1.

The stairway in building #2 was obstructed by an organ.

The record for child #2, a preschool child, contained a current health report dated more than 12 months following the date of their previous health report.

The record for staff #3 included a current health assessment dated more than 24 months following the date of their previous health assessment.

In room #3, a bottle was not labeled with a child's name on it.

There were 9 children observed receiving care in room #1, which exceeded the established capacity of 8. There were 10 children observed receiving care in room #3, which exceeded the established capacity of 8. There were 6 children observed receiving care in room #5, which exceeded the established capacity of 5.

The emergency contact information for child #1 was not reviewed by a parent at least once in a 6-month period from 6/15 to 2/23/2024.

The financial agreement for child #1 was not reviewed by a parent at least once in a 6-month period from 6/15 to 2/23/2024.

The record for staff person #1 and #3 included a PDE FBI clearance, which is not a valid clearance for child care. The record for staff person #1 included a NSOR verification certificate dated 6/28/2023, which was following their first day working in child care. The record for staff person #2 included a current state police and child abuse clearance dated 7/1/2022, more than 60 months following the date of their previous clearances dated 8/16/2016.

Staff person #4 last received training regarding the emergency plan more than 1 year ago on 6/21/2022.

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

A protective receptacle cover was not placed in an electrical outlet on the outside of the building by the entrance to the main building and on the outside of the building by the entrance the 2nd building.

Baby oil, body lotion, vaseline and hair conditioner labeled keep out of the reach of children was observed in an unlocked bottom cabinet in the Discovery room, accessible to children in care.

There were (6) metal stakes used to anchor outdoor play equipment (fire truck, cymbals, and easel) protruding from the ground, which posed a potential hazard for children using the equipment.

The record for staff person #4 lacked a current health assessment.

The director did not ensure that the interconnected fire detection system was tested every 30 days and testing was documented.

The provider had a policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment that did not include the recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma and strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child, as per Announcement C-22-03.

The written plan of daily activities was not posted in the Adventure Book Nook room.

The record for child #1-10 contained the original agreement.

Copies of children's accident and injury reports were not retained in the children's files.

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

The record for staff #5 included current child abuse and FBI clearances dated 6/15/2022 and NSOR clearance dated 6/17/2022, which was following their first day working in child care.

A metal ice cream scoop with a sharp point and serrated edge for cutting was observed in an unlocked drawer in the PK 1 classroom, which posed a potential threat to the health and safety of the children.

An electrical outlet in the Pre K 2 classroom and (2) electrical outlets on the outside of the buildings were accessible to children 5 years of age or younger and they were not covered with protective receptacle covers.

Large boxes containing riding toys were stacked on the landing in the stairway in building #2, which was an obstruction of a means of egress serving as an exit.

The record for child #2, a younger toddler, included a current health report dated more than 6 months following the date of their previous health report.

The record for child #3, a preschool child, included a current health report dated more than 12 months following the date of their previous health report.

The record for staff #2, #3 and #4 included a current health assessment which was dated more than 24 months following the date of their previous health assessment. The record for staff #5 included an initial health assessment which was dated following their first day working in child care.

The record for staff #1 included a current certificate of completion for mandated reporter training dated 6/27/2021, more than 60 months following the date of their previous training completed on 2/5/2016. The record for staff #2 included a current certificate of completion for mandated reporter training dated 1/1/2020, more than 90 days following their first day working in child care.

A parent of child #1 did not review their emergency contact information at least once in a 6-month period from 12/14/2021 to 7/14/2022.

A parent of child #1 did not review their financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period from 12/14/2021 to 7/14/2022.