Ducklings Early Learning Center · Exton

During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files, and the emergency plan was not updated to include continuity of operations or specific staff duties per announcement c-22-04, issued 4/19/22.

During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the emergency plan, and it did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with special needs and children with chronic medical conditions.

During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files and the emergency plan did not include information on how staff are to respond in the event of a shelter in place/lockdown emergency to include locations where staff are to go.

During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 12 staff files and the files for staff #3 is missing the FBI clearance and staff #4 is missing the state criminal history clearance.

During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 12 staff files and the file for staff #1(no date for when the results were read), staff#5 and staff #6 did not have TB test results.

During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 12 staff files and the files for staff #3 did not include the 2nd health and safety training and the file for staff #5 did not contain the required health and safety trainings.

During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 12 staff files and the files for staff#3, staff #4, and staff #5 did not contain a PQAS certified pediatric cpr/first aid certification from an approved provider /approved course.

During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 12 staff files and: 1. The high school diploma for staff #1 and proof of education for staff #3, staff #5 and staff #7 are needed. 2. A verification of child care experience for staff #2, staff #4, staff #5,staff #6 and staff #7 are needed.

During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 12 staff files and the file for staff #2 and staff #6 did not include two non family references.

During the complaint investigation, it was verified that staff #1 and staff #2 left child #1 in the indoor gym area.

During the complaint investigation on 07/05/2023, video footage reviewed confirmed that staff person #1 grabbed child #1 by the arm.

During the renewal inspection on 6/28/23, there were no bandages in the Infant Room first-aid kit, or in the Crickets Room first-aid kit.

During the complaint investigation on 5/30/23, it was verified that staff person #1 lost supervision of child #1 on 5/23/23.

DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/27/22, A CRIBS' BEDDING WAS HEAVILY SOILED IN THE INFANT ROOM.

DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/27/22, THE DIAPER CHANGING STATION IN THE INFANT ROOM, WAS DIRTY WITH EXCESS DEBRIS UNDER THE MATTRESS.

DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/27/22, PICK-UP AND DROP-OFF SAFE ROUTES WERE NOT POSTED.

DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/27/22, THE OPERATOR DID NOT HAVE THE CORRECT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTACTING THE APPROPRIATE REGIONAL CHILD CARE OFFICE POSTED.

DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION ON 12/28/21, THERE WAS CHILD CARE SPACE BEING USED FOR STORAGE. THERE WERE 2 BOXES AND CHAIRS THAT WERE STILL IN PACKAGING, NOT PREPARED FOR CHILD CARE USE, ERGO THE SPACE WAS BEING USED AS STORAGE SPACE.