Educare Childrens Academy

On 7/9/25, Staff person #5 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #5 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric first-aid/CPR training.

The file for staff person #5 had NSOR verification certificates that exceeded 60 months between certificates.

On 7/9/25, at approximately 1:37 pm in the back room during naptime, a total of 40 children were present. Staff person #1 identified 20 preschool and school-age children in their group, staff person #2 identified 8 children in their group, including 2 older toddlers and 6 preschoolers, and staff person #3 identified 10 children in their group, including 5 older toddlers and 5 young toddlers, resulting in 2 children being omitted from a supervision group.

On 7/9/25, the back room that was measured and previously used as the facility's play space was currently being used as child care space, resulting in the facility not having a measured play space for the children to use at the facility.

On 7/9/25, in the large preschool/toddler room, there was an electrical outlet that lacked an outlet cover on the right wall that was accessible to children 5 years of age and younger. In the young toddler room, there was an electrical outlet that lacked two outlet covers and was accessible to children 5 years of age and younger.

On 7/9/25, In the bathroom in the first room with preschoolers, there was an unlocked cabinet that contained multiple toxics including Member's Mark Disinfectant Wipes and Odoban Disinfectant Spray that were labeled "Keep out of reach of children" and were accessible to children.

On 7/9/25, in the back area of the large preschool/toddler room, there was a cabinet with a top shelf that contained disinfectant spray and disinfectant wipes with multiple bags of food items stored on the same shelf, including vanilla wafers. In the young toddler room, there was a cabinet with a shelf that contained disinfectant spray and a bottle of hand sanitizer stored on the same shelf with multiple food items.

On 7/9/25, in the first room at the entrance with preschoolers, there were two shelves that each had a screw protruding out of the side of the shelf that had sharp edges and were a visible hazard. In the bathroom in the first room, the left faucet had a bolt protruding up from the back of the faucet that was a visible hazard. In the first room, the door handle to the bathroom was loose and coming apart from the door. In the back room/school-age room, the front wall had an electrical outlet that lacked the faceplate and had an opening in the wall around the outlet that exposed the wiring behind the outlet.

On 7/9/25, in the first room at the entrance, there was one area of damaged paint/plaster on the back wall. In the back room/school-age room, there were multiple areas of damaged paint/plaster near the steps on the left side of the room and an area of peeling paint on the left wall.

The file for staff person #4 lacked a health assessment and tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method prior to providing initial service in a child care setting at the facility and requires a current health assessment and tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method. The file for staff person #2 had a health assessment that was dated over 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting at the facility and requires a current health assessment.

On 7-9-25, the facility's office was locked with the staff files located inside and were unable to be accessed by staff persons at the facility for review by DHS certification representative.

Staff person #4 and #5 completed the following required pre-service training on 7-25-25 that was over 90 days after their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric first-aid/CPR training.

On 7/9/25, the facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.

According to staff statements, staff person #1, an aide, was left alone in a classroom with a child when the rest of the group was transitioning with a staff person to another room in the facility. During that time, staff person #1 was not supervised in the room by a staff person qualifying at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.

The file for staff person #8 lacked an FBI clearance at their start date and requires a current FBI clearance. The file for staff person #1 had a state police clearance that was dated after their start date. The file for staff person #2 had a state police clearance that was dated after their start date and lacked a disclosure statement. The file for staff person #4 had an NSOR verification certificate that was dated after their start date. The file for staff person #5, hired provisionally, had proof of application for the NSOR verification certificate at their start date and had an NSOR verification certificate dated 11-5-24 that was not within 45 days of their start date as required for a provisional hire (See LIS CODE SHEET). Staff person #5 had a disclosure statement that lacked the signature of a witness.

The operator's letter provided to the parent of each enrolled child explaining the emergency procedures lacked the accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

The first-aid kit in the preschool room was located in a backpack that was accessible to children.

In the preschool room, there were multiple areas with peeling paint on the back wall.

The file for child #1, a young toddler, lacked a current health assessment dated within the last 6 months.

The file for child #3 lacked an immunization record within 60 days of the child's first day of attendance at the facility and requires a current immunization record. The files for child #4 and #5 had an immunization record that was dated over 60 days after the child's first day of attendance at the facility.

The file for staff person #4 had a health assessment and a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method that were dated after the staff person provided initial service in a child care setting at the facility.

According to the log, the operator did not manually test the interconnected fire detection system in the facility at least once every 30 days on multiple occasions within the last year.

The file for child #3 lacked an initial health assessment within 60 days of the child's first day of attendance at the facility and requires a current health assessment. The files for child #2, #4, and #5 had an initial health assessment that was dated over 60 days after the child's first day of attendance at the facility.

The file for staff person #3 lacked current fire safety training completed within the last year. The file for staff person #8 had fire safety training that was dated over a year after their start date.

Staff person #5, #7, and #8 completed the following required pre-service training on 11-5-24 that was over 90 days after their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric first-aid/CPR training. Staff person #7 completed the following required pre-service training on 11-4-24 that was over 90 days after their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety Training in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1-9).

Staff person #6 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 6-25-19.

The file for staff person #1, functioning as a staff person, lacked verification of education to qualify as a staff person. The file for staff person #5, functioning as an assistant group supervisor, lacked verification of education to qualify as an assistant group supervisor.

The files for staff person #3 and #8 lacked a current staff evaluation completed by the director within the last 12 months.

According to staff on 11-19-24, a director has not been present at the facility for a minimum of 30 hours per week since April 2024.

The emergency transportation plan was not posted in room #6 and the gross motor room.

In the Caterpillar (Special Needs) Room, at approximately 09:45, while three Older Toddlers and two Pre-School children were engaged in free play, Child #1 crawled under the half-moon table. Staff #1 immediately and quickly approached child #1, grabbed child #1 by the back of his pants and diaper and pulled him backwards and dragged him for approximately two to three feet. In the Caterpillar (Special Needs) Room, at approximately 10:36, while three Older Toddlers and two Pre-School children were engaged in free play, Staff Person #1 grabbed Child #2 by his left arm, above the elbow, lifted him off the floor and proceeded to carry him approximately five to six feet and child #2 was dropped and fell on his bottom.

Staff person #5 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #5 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid/Pediatric CPR.

The file for staff person #4 did not include documentation of application for a PA Criminal History clearance prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL; the application was dated 10/28/23.

The file for staff person #3 does not include a child abuse clearance, (See IS CODE SHEET) required for CPSL compliance.

There was a low wall in the preschool room with rough, sharp edges from spackling material that posed a safety hazard.

There was peeling paint on a wall in the preschool that separates the room.

There were broken ball and joint connecting toys in the preschool room, exposing sharp edges.

There was an infant in a crib in the infant room that was not labeled with the child's name.

The file for staff person #1 does not include documentation of a health assessment being completed within 12 months prior to date of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET). The health assessment on file for staff person #1 was dated 10/29/23.

The health assessment on file for Staff person #5 does not include the physician or health care professional's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

There were no infant feeding plans submitted by the parent for any of the 4 infants receiving care.

The file for Staff person #1, classified as an Aide, does not include verification of a high school diploma or general educational development certificate; or a minimum of an 8th grade education and 2 years of child care experience. The file for Staff person #2, classified as an assistant group supervisor, does not include a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 30 credits in education or a related human services field; or a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate, 15 credits in education or a related human services field and 1 year of experience with children; or a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.

There was no posted written daily activity schedule posted in the preschool room or in the Infant room.

The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 does not include a complete address for all listed release persons.

The infant, young toddler, older toddler, and preschool rooms did not contain emergency contact forms for the children receiving care in the room.

There was no handwashing sign at the 2nd toilet in the Room 2 (Older Toddler) bathroom.

The emergency plan on site did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.