Elizabeth United Methodist Early Learnin

The file for Staff #1 lacked an NSOR clearance and disclosure statement.

The files for Staff #2 and Staff #3 lacked a dissemination date on the PA State Police clearance.

In the upstairs School Age Room, a container of push pins was observed on top of a cabinet on the front wall and accessible to children.

In the upstairs School Age Room, a container of Purell, labled "keep out of the reach of children," was observed on a table and accessible to children. In the downstairs entry bathroom, a package of opened baby wipes, labeled "keep out of the reach of children," were observed under the sink in an unlocked cabinet and accessible to children.

In the upstairs School Age Room, the gray children's couch was observed to have peeling vinyl, and not in good repair.

The most recent health report form on file for Child #1 is dated 9/3/24, more than 6 months prior.

The most recent health report form on file for Child #4 is dated 2/13/23, more than 12 months prior.

In the upstairs School Age Room, a lunch box containing a lunchmeat sandwich and a bag of lettuce was observed in a cubby, not refrigerated.

The file for Staff #4 contained the PA Required Health and Safety for Centers dated 1/9/25 and 1/10/25, more than 90 days after the date of hire.

The agreement form on file for Child #3 was the original document, not a copy.

The emergency contact form for Child #3 lacked the enrolling parent's work address and work phone number.

The emergency contact form for Child #1 lacked information on the child's special needs, as specified by the parent.

The emergency contact form for Child #2 lacked the child's health insurance policy number.

The emergency contact form for Child #3 lacked a complete address for the release persons.

The file for Staff #4 contained a Pediatric First Aid/CPR training dated 11/19/24, more than 90 days after the date of hire.

The facility did not provide parents with the information on how to access the regulations electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional childcare office.

The file for Staff #2 contained a child abuse clearance that was dated 9/26/24, after the date of hire. The file for Staff #2 contained an NSOR clearance dated 1/13/25, after the 45-day provisional hire period. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)

In the upstairs School Age Room, a bin containing Purell, a bottle of bleach water, a bottle of 409, and a bottle of all-purpose cleaner, labeled "keep out of the reach of children," were observed to be accessible to children.

The file for Staff #1, Staff #2, and Staff #3 did not contain documentation of a health assessment being completed within 12 months prior to date of hire. The file for Staff #3 did not contain documentation of a Tuberculosis screening being completed within 12 months prior to date of hire. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)

The facility's fire drill log contained dates 6/4/24-8/23/24 and 10/9/24-12/11/24, more than 60 days apart.

The facility's fire detection log contained dates 7/9/24-8/23/24 and 10/9/24-11/15/24, more than 30 days apart.

The file for Staff #2, classified as an assistant group supervisor, does not contain a high school diploma or general education development certificate.

The file for Staff Person #3 lacked a PA Child Abuse clearance.

The facility's emergency plan lacked Continuity of Operations, required as of 7/1/22, as per Announcement C-22-04.

The After School art room refrigerator lacked a thermometer.

The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #1 (10/6/23-5/14/24), Child #5 (1/19/23-3/5/24), and Child #8 (1/12/23-10/12/23), all younger toddlers at time of the health assessment updates, are dated more than 6 months apart.

The most recent health assessment on file for Child #6 (preschool age) is dated 2/1/23, exceeding the 12-month update period. The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #7 (preschool age) are dated 5/6/22-9/14/23 exceeding the 12-month update period.

The health assessments for Staff Person #2 and Staff Person #8 were dated after the date of hire. The health assessments for Staff Person #5, #6, #9, #10, #11, and #12 were dated more than 24 months apart (See LIS Code Sheet).

The Tuberculosis screening for Staff Person #2 and Staff Person #8 was dated after the hire dates (See LIS Code Sheet).

The most recent emergency drill was dated 6/7/23, more than 12 months prior.

The fire alarm 30-day test log includes test dates 4/23/24 and 6/11/24 which are more than 30 days apart. Per Chapter 3270 Act 62 regulation updates on May 24, 2021, all fire detection devices or systems must be tested at least every thirty days.

The facility does not have documentation verifying that the current emergency plan was submitted to the county emergency management agency.

The initial health assessment for Child #3 was dated 5/27/20, more than 60 days from the first day of attendance. The initial health assessment for Child #7 was dated 5/6/22, more than 60 days from the first day of attendance (See LIS Code Sheet).

The file for Staff Person #7, who has worked at the facility for more than 90 days, lacked a Pediatric First Aid/CPR training.

The last two fire safety trainings on file for Staff Person #4, #5, #9, and #10 are dated more than one year apart. The file for Staff Person #1 lacked a fire safety training (See LIS Code Sheet).

The most recent Mandated Reporter training on file for Staff #5 dated 2/3/22, is not an approved training, making it invalid.

The two most recent staff evaluations for Staff Person #4 and Staff Person #6 were completed more than one year apart (See LIS Code Sheet).

The file for Child #1 does not contain a Child Service Report after 1/19/23, exceeding the 6-month update period.

The Emergency Contact form for Child #3 only lists the first name of emergency contacts.

The Emergency Contact form for Child #5 lacked enrolling parent's work address and work phone number.

The Emergency Contact form for Child #5 and Child #7 does not include information on disability.

The Emergency Contact form on file for Child #3 did not include the full name of the release persons. The Emergency Contact form on file for Child #3, #4, #5, #6, and #8 did not include the address for listed release persons.

The Emergency Contact form for Child #1-8 exceeded the 6-month update period.

The files for Child #1, #2, #4, #5, and #7 contained Financial Agreement forms that had updates dated more than 6 months apart.

The Emergency Contact form for Child #6 lacked a parent signature for "Consent for Minor First Aid."

Based on information received from an incident report and an incident of the same day: 08/03/2023 and during staff interviews on 08/10/2023 the children were transitioning from lunch to naptime. Child #1 wandered away from her assigned group. Staff person #1 who was assigned responsibility for Child #1 was unaware Child #1 had wandered away; nor, did Staff Person #2. Staff Person #1 and #2 were unaware Child #1 had wandered away until Staff #1 and #2 heard a loud bang, a child crying and noticed a gray, movable, metal shelf laying on top of Child #1. (See LIS Code Sheet)

Observed sharp pieces on the fence in the outdoor play space (playground).

Observed stones on the playground with a diameter of less than 1 inch that are accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

The file for staff #3 lacks a current health assessment. The assessment on file exceeded 12 months at hire.

The file for staff #3 lacks a current TB test. The test on file exceeded 12 months at hire.

The files for staff #1 and #2 contain health and safety trainings that were obtained late. Staff #1 obtained health and safety training on 12/30/22 and it was due 12/13/22. Staff #1 obtained first aid and cpr training on 3/3/23 and it was due 12/13/22.

Staff person #1 has acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum that was taken prior to 4/9/22; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic.

Continued non-compliance: On 7/13/22, a renewal inspection was conducted at the facility. Staff persons #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11 have 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. The facility's acceptable plan of correction indicated the correction would be implemented by 7/28/22. On 7/28/22, an unannounced inspection was conducted. Staff persons #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11 still have 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.

The files for staff #7 (FBI), volunteer #12 (child abuse, FBI), volunteer #13 (FBI), volunteer #14 (child abuse, FBI, NSOR) lack valid clearances as indicated in parenthesis after each staff/volunteer #.

The following clearances were obtained late: staff #8 - NSOR; staff #9 - FBI; staff #10 - child abuse; staff #11 - child abuse; volunteer #12 - state police, NSOR; volunteer #14 - state police.

Staff #6 and #9 were provisionally hired. Staff #6 and #9 were not fingerprinted prior to being in the childcare setting.

The emergency plan update was not documented in writing.

Staff #1 and #4 obtained emergency plan training that was conducted late.

The diaper pail in the main bathroom was not hands-free.

The files for staff #5, #6, #7, #10, and volunteer #13 contain health assessments that were late. All health assessments on file now are current.

The health assessment for staff #5 lacks the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

The facility did not conduct an annual emergency drill.

The facility did not conduct a fire drill between 6/2021 and 9/2021.

The files for staff #1, #2, #4, and #15 contain fire safety training that was conducted late (exceeded 12 months) and was not conducted by a fire safety professional.

Staff persons #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11 have 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 persons #5, #6, #7, #8 and #10 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): basic health and safety. Current health and safety trainings are now on file.

Staff person #11 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): basic health and safety.

Staff persons #3, and #10, and volunteers #12, #13, and #14 had not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their hire date (see LIS code sheet).

Observed volunteer #12 escorting/supervising children to the bathroom without the supervision of a staff person who is qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.