Early Literacy Academy of the Delaware Valley

During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 staff files and the file for staff #1 did not include an updated health assessment. Last health assessment in file was 09/06/22

During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 8 staff files and the file for staff #1 is missing a NY child abuse clearance.

During the complaint investigation there was spackle and peeling paint on the yellow walls in the library.

During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the emergency plan and did not see the plans for continuity of care in the plan.

During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and did not see tweezer in the first aid kit in the blue room.

During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed peeling paint in the green room, orange room as well as the infant room

During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the children's files, children 1 through. 8 all needed child service reports in their file.

During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view staff #6 file, staff #6 did not have a health assessment in the file.

During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view staff #6 file, staff #6 did not have two references in the file.

During my investigation I was able to confirm that that the facility did have an infestation of rodents.

At time of complaint investigation, during a file review, it was observed that not all staff have the required clearances on file required by the CPSL. The file for staff person #1 had an expired mandated reporter certificate dated 7/30/15. The file for staff person #2 had an expired mandated reporter training dated 2/7/18. The file for staff person #4 had an expired child abuse clearance dated 9/2/16. The file for staff person #7 contained an expired PA criminal clearance dated 6/24/15, and expired child abuse clearance dated 6/24/15, and an expired FBI clearance dated 9/3/14, and no certificate for mandated reporter training. The file for staff person #8 contained an expired PA criminal dated 11/10/17, and expired child abuse clearance dated 11/10/17, and expired mandated reporter training dated 1/17/18. The file for staff person #9 did not contain a PA criminal clearance, a NSOR verification certificate, or mandated reporter training. The file for staff person #10 did not include a complete PA criminal clearance (only the record control number), and contained an expired mandated reporter training dated 2/24/17.

At time of complaint investigation, staff persons #2, #4, #5, #6, #8, #10, and #11, did not have documentation of completing the 1-hour health and safety training update by 12/20/22.

At time of complaint investigation, staff persons #3, #7, and #9 did not have documentation of completing the required pre-service training within 90 days of hire.

At time of complaint investigation, staff persons #3, #7, and #9 did not have documentation on file of completing pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR within 90 days of hire.

During the complaint investigation on 09/27/22 staff #1 was observed alone with (11) children. Youngest child age 1.

During the unannounced monitoring on 09/27/22, the file of staff #1 and staff #2 hired (see code sheet) did not contain required NSOR verification. The file for staff #3 and staff #4 hired (see code sheet) did not required NSOR certificate. Continued non compliance from renewal inspection on 08/16/22.

During the complaint investigation on 09/27/22 it was disclosed that (5) staff persons tested positive for Covid-19 on 09/15/22 and 09/16/22. They were removed from the facility 09/19/22-09/23/22. All staff returned to facility on 09/26/22 without receiving proper notification from physician that they are no longer a threat to the health of others.

During the unannounced monitoring on 09/27/22, the file reviewed for staff #1 did not contain an updated health assessment conducted within 24 month period. Continued non compliance from renewal inspection on 8/16/22.

During the unannounced monitoring on 9/27/22, the emergency plan reviewed did not contain accommodations for infants, toddlers, and children with chronic medical conditions. Continued non compliance from renewal inspection on 08/16/22.

During the unannounced monitoring on 09/27/22, the emergency form and financial agreement reviewed for child #1, child #2, and child #3 were not reviewed/updated within a 6 month time period. Continued non compliance from renewal inspection on 8/16/22.

During the renewal inspection on 8/16/22, the file of staff #6, staff #7, and staff #9 hired (see code sheet) did not contain required NSOR verification. Staff #8 file did not contain required FBI clearance or NSOR certificate. Staff #10 did not contain child abuse clearance, criminal clearance, FBI clearance or NSOR certificate.

During the renewal inspection on 8/16/22, there were missing outlet covers observed in yellow room and upstairs hallway.

During the renewal inspection on 8/16/22, lysol and liquid starch was observed behind unlocked utility closet door accessible to children. Hand sanitizer was also observed in orange room accessible to children.

During the renewal inspection on 8/16/22, water temperature in children's bathroom tested at 115° F.

During the renewal inspection on 8/16/22, the first aid kit in the infant room was missing tweezers.

During the renewal inspection on 8/16/22, there was peeling paint observed in the orange room.

During the renewal inspection on 8/16/22, bathroom #2 on first floor did not have required hand washing signs posted stating that facility persons and children shall wash their hands after toileting and before eating.

During the renewal inspection on 8/16/22, the trash cans observed in the children's toilet area were not equipped with a lid.

During the renewal inspection on 8/16/22, child #1 was observed sleeping on a cot specified for another child.

During the renewal inspection on 8/16/22, file for child #2, child #3, child #4 and child #5 did not contain updated health report within 12 month time period.

During the renewal inspection on 8/16/22, the files reviewed for staff #3, staff #6 and staff #7 did not contain an updated health assessment conducted within 24 month period.

During the renewal inspection on 8/16/22, the emergency plan reviewed did not contain accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

During the renewal inspection on 8/16/22, the files reviewed for staff #1, staff #2, staff #3, and staff #5 were missing annual written evaluation.

During the renewal inspection on 8/16/22, the emergency form and financial agreement reviewed for child #2, child #3, child #4, and child #5 were not reviewed/updated within a 6 month time period.

During the renewal inspection on 8/16/22, the file reviewed for staff #3 hired (see code sheet) did not contain two written nonfamily references.

During the renewal inspection on 8/16/22, file reviewed for staff #3 and staff #5 did not not contain 12 hours of annual training.

AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED A PORTABLE SPACE HEATER IN THE DIRECTOR'S OFFICE.

AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED A BEAN BAG NOT IN GOOD REPAIR AND ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN.

AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED ONE HIGH CHAIR WITHOUT A T-SHAPE SAFETY STRAPIN THE INFANT ROOM.

AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION THE DIRECTOR COULD NOT LOCATE THE FIRE DRILL LOG. THE LAST DOCUMENTED LOG WAS DATED FOR 5/27/2021 UNTIL 10/26/2021

AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION AN AGENT OF THE DEPARTMENT DID NOT GAIN IMMEDIATE ACCESS TO THE FACILITY.

AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION STAFF 1 WAS MISSING STATE POLICE CLEARANCE, FBI CLEARANCE AND NSOR. AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION STAFF 2 WAS MISSING CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE, FBI CLEARANCE AND NSOR AND THE STATE POLICE CLEARANCES WAS UNDER REVIEW.

THE INFANT ROOM HAD 17 CHILDREN, THE YOUNGEST WAS AN INFANT, WITH 4 STAFF.

CLEANERS WERE ON THE FLOOR IN THE BATHROOM ATTACHED TO THE BLUE ROOM.

2 PORTABLE SPACE HEATERS WERE IN THE BLUE ROOM.

STAFF 1 DID NOT HAVE PROOF OF A PHYSICAL ON FILE.

FIRE DRILL LOG SHOWED THE LAST FIRE DRILL ON 10/27/21.

STAFF 1 DID NOT HAVE PROOF OF EDUCATION ON FILE FOR THE POSITION THEY HAVE.

STAFF 2 DID NOT HAVE PROOF OF 12 HOURS OF TRAINING (START DATE 10/31/2017).

AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION STAFF 1 WAS MISSING THEIR STATE POLICE AND FBI CLEARANCE AND THEIR NSOR. AT THE TIME OD THE INSPECTION STAFF 2 WAS MISSING THEIR CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE, FBI CLEARANCE, AND THEIR NSOR AND THEIR STATE POLICE CLEARANCE WAS UNDER REVIEW AND DID NOT HAVE A DISSEMINATION DATE.

THE INFANT ROOM HAD 17 CHILDREN, THE YOUNGEST BEING AN INFANT, WITH 4 STAFF.

THE INFANT ROOM HAD 17 CHILDREN, THE YOUNGEST BEING AN INFANT, WITH 4 STAFF.

THE VENTS IN THE DOWNSTAIRS BATHROOMS, BY THE FRONT DOOR, WERE COVERED WUTH A DUST LIKE SUBSTANCE.