Early Learners Preschool LLC

A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. In the child care space, two garbage cans were observed to contain items that required to be contained in a closed receptacle. These items such as tissues and napkins were not contained within a closed receptable, and children were observed receiving care within this space during this inspection.

Staff #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 4/20/20. Staff #2 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 1/13/21.

A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. Regulation requires written parental consent for emergency medical care for children and administration of minor first-aid procedures by staff to be in the child's file prior to admission. Child #1 was observed at the program during this inspection, and their file was missing both these required consents.

A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. The CPSL requires staff to update their clearances every 60 months. The following staff did not update their NSOR clearance every 60 months: Staff #1 (previous 1/31/20, current 2/4/25) and Staff #2 (previous 1/31/20, current 2/11/25).

A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. A non-closed trash can was observed with napkins/paper towels and discarded food/wrappers. These items were not contained in a closed trash can as required by regulation.

A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of enrollment. Initial health reports are due no later than 60 days after the first day of attendance at the facility. Child #3 attended the facility past the 60 days of initial attendance and the file did not contain a health report until 1/14/25.

A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. The OCDEL Announcement C-22-06 requires all current child care staff who completed the previous health and safety pre-service training modules prior to October 4, 2022, to complete the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 by December 30, 2022. Staff #1 did not complete this training until 1/5/23 and Staff #2 did not complete this training until 1/28/23.

A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. Consent for emergency medical care is required for enrolled children. The following children did not have consent for emergency medical care in their file: Child #2 and Child #3.

A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. Consent for first aid procedures is required for enrolled children. The following children did not have consent for first aid procedures in their file: Child #2 and Child #3.

There was a crack in the wall under the rear window and some paint was peeling.

Per PA DOH COCASA report dated 9/13/23, four children (see code sheet for DOB & start dates) enrolled at the facility are missing the following immunizations: CHILD #1 - PCV4 & HepA1; CHILD #2 - Varicella1; CHILD #3 - HepB1, Varicella1, PCV4, HepA1; CHILD #4 - HepA1.

STAFF #2 (see code sheet for start date) had a state police clearance dated 2/10/22 for "volunteer", not for "employment".

During renewal inspection on 2/1/23 cert rep observed peeled paint and a large crack in the wall under the window in the block area.

CHILD #1 (see code sheet for DOB) did not have any influenza immunizations listed on health assessment. This is not in accordance with ACIP recommendations. There was no exemption in file.

At lunchtime on 2/1/23 cert rep observed several children taking foods that require refrigeration out of their lunch boxes. Provider stated that they have ice packs in their lunch boxes. None of the lunch boxes had ice packs in them. CR provided TA on refrigeration of foods.

STAFF #1 (see code sheet for start date) last staff evaluation was dated 4/21/21.