Ducklings ELC Landisville

Staff person #1's PA State Police clearance results on record did not have any purpose for the clearance request selected. (corrected during inspection). The time between NSOR clearance results on record exceeded the permitted every 60 months' timeframe (1/9/20, 2/26/25).

It was observed, in the Ladybugs classroom (2 yr olds) that small cotton balls (less than 1 inch diameter) were accessible to children (corrected during inspection).

It was observed, that the refrigerator in the young Infant room measured a temperature of 50 degrees F. (corrected during inspection).

Child #3's prescription medication (Fireflies room) was not in its original container and did not identify the name of the child for whom the medication was intended.

Child #3 and #4 (Fireflies and Dragonflies rooms) had medications in the classroom, but no medication log on file at the facility.

Staff person #3's health assessment did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination and an assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

The staff persons in the Infant rooms (younger and older infants) are writing the feeding schedules for the children, instead of the parents.

Child #1's emergency contact information did not include the enrolling parent's home telephone number.

The time between parents reviewing and updating the financial agreement of child #1 exceeded the permitted at least every 6 months' timeframe. (6/24/24, 1/30/25).

Staff person #4's record did not contain verification of the required experience to act as an Assistant Group Supervisor, and has been acting as an Assistant Group Supervisor. (corrected during inspection).

It was observed that the water temperature of the classroom sink, in the Infant classroom, measured 122 degrees F (corrected during inspection)

It was observed, in the Caterpillars classroom, that there was peeling paint (2-3") under the bulletin board on the left wall (upon entering) (corrected during inspection)

It was observed in the Dragon and Fireflies 2 classroom bathrooms that there were no lidded waste receptacles.

It was observed, in the Butterflies classroom (2 and 3 yrs) that the children were playing with Unifix Cubes which were less than 1" diameter. (corrected during inspection)

It was observed in the Butterflies classroom that child #1's medication log had no end date included in the dates of administration on this child's medication log. Child #2's medication log, in the Ladybugs classroom, did not include dates of administration. Child #2's two medications did not identify the name of the child for whom the medication was intended. In the Fireflies 1 classroom, medication intended for child #3 did not contain the child's name.

Staff person #3's initial health assessment was dated after the first day of working at the facility (1/24/24) See Code Sheet

It was observed, in the Dragon and Fireflies 2 classrooms, that children's perishable lunch items brought from home were not refrigerated.

Fire drills were not conducted at least once every 60 days (6/19/23, 8/26/23).

The testing of the fire detection devices exceeded the permitted at least every 30 days' timeframe (1/2/24, 2/12/24).

The time between Staff Person #2 and #5's Fire Safety training exceeded the annual timeframe (1/17/23, 2/5/24)., (1/5/23, 2/8/24) respectively.

Staff person #1's time between Mandated Reporter trainings exceeded the permitted 60 months' timeframe (8/28/18, 2/8/24).

The time between staff evaluations on record for Staff Person #5 exceeded the one evaluation every 12 months' timeframe (6/2/22, 8/28/23).

It was observed, in the Infant Room, that a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not conspicuously posted (corrected during inspection).

Staff person #4's records did not contain the required proof of child care experience needed to be unsupervised with children, yet had been unsupervised.

Staff person #3 and #6 did not complete professional development in pediatric first aid and CPR within 90 days of hire: Both staff persons completed on 1/24/24 (See Code Sheet)

Staff person #4's file did not contain an FBI clearance. Staff person #5 and #6's files contained Department of Education FBI clearances, instead of the required DHS FBI clearances.

It was observed that the emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location at the facility (corrected during inspection).

The parent letter about the emergency plan does not contain lock-down procedures and accommodations for infants/toddlers/children with disabilities.

It was observed, in the Caterpillars classroom, that cream and Advil (keep out of reach of children) were accessible to children in a backpack on a bottom shelf of cubby area (corrected during inspection).

It was observed that there were no emergency telephone numbers posted by the telephone in the Caterpillars classroom (corrected during inspection).

It was observed, in the Butterflies classroom, that on the right wall (upon entering) there were three 1/2" areas of peeling paint (corrected during inspection).

It was observed that there were no handwashing signs in the bathrooms of the Butterflies, Ladybugs, Honeybees, Jitterbugs, Kindergarten, Fireflies, and Doodlebugs classrooms.

It was observed, in the Infant room, that plastic bags were accessible to children in a cabinet (corrected during inspection). In the Ladybugs classroom (24 months-3 yrs), silicone ponytail holders and several stud earring backs (all less than 1 inch diameter) were accessible to children in a child's backpack on bottom shelf of the cubby (corrected during inspection).

The most recent Influenza immunization on record for child #6 is 9/17/21 and for child #12 is 11/30/21.

Child #2's medication log did not include the name of the medication and the amount of medication administered.

Child #2's medication log did not include the date and time of administration.

It was observed, in the Infant classroom, that a hands-free covered trashcan was available to discard the soiled diaper, however, staff used hands to open the trashcan.

Staff person #2's health assessment (5/20/22) did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. Both YES and NO were checked in response to the question: "Does this individual have any communicable diseases?"

It was observed, in the Waddler room (6 months-1 yr), that child #1's written feeding schedule was not completed by the parent.

The facility's emergency plan does not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, and children with disabilities.

There was no documentation on record of conducting an emergency drill in 2022.

Fire drills were not conducted at least once every 60 days: (5/3/22, 8/12/22), (8/12/22, 11/22/22).

The documented fire drills did not contain the names of the facility persons who participated in them.

There was no documentation of testing of the fire detection system on record (tested fire detection system during inspection).

Child #6's initial health assessment and written verification of immunization were received by the facility after 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility: Initial health assessment and immunization record dated 10/18/22 (see code sheet)

Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first-aid and CPR. Staff person #1's pediatric first-aid/CPR training on record was not through an approved curriculum.

At the time of enrollment, parents did not receive in writing, the facility's supervision policy.

The parents of child #3hrough #12 did not receive the original agreement. Originals were in children's files.

Child #7's emergency contact information did not include the work address, home telephone, and work telephone number of the enrolling parent.

It was observed in the Kindergarten classroom that the written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted in a conspicuous location (corrected during inspection).

Staff person #3's file does not contain the acceptable verification required for her position as a Group Supervisor. The Bachelor's degree on file does not indicate the major/field of the degree.

It was observed at the time of inspection that staff #1 did not complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.