Erie First Early Education Center

Staff person #6 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. 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 2/9/18.

The State Police Clearance in the file for Staff Person #4 was for Volunteer Purposes and not valid for working in a childcare position.

Observed one protruding bolt on the entrance gate and three fence ties, which were disconnected, on the fence in the outdoor play space. Observed protruding bolts on the bases of the toilets in the gym bathrooms.

A visual strip or other visual identification was not placed on the glass doors located between the outdoor play area and the lobby.

The most recent immunization record in the file for Child #3 did not contain documentation of 5th DTAP, 2nd MMR and 2nd Varicella, as recommended by the ACIP for the child's age or a letter of exemption from the parent or physician.

The most recent health assessments in the file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 24 months between assessments.

The initial health reports in the files for Child #2 and #4 were conducted more than 60 days after the child's first day of attendance.

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 2/9/18.

The most recent Mandated Reporter Trainings in the file for Staff Person #2 exceeded 60 months between trainings.

The first written evaluations in the files for Staff Person #2, 3, 4 and 5 were conducted more than 123 months after the staff persons' first day working in childcare (See LIS Code Sheet).

The emergency transportation plan was not posted in the gym.

The fee agreement in the file for Child #1, who has been enrolled for more than six months, has not been updated by the parent.

Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid/CPR in an approved curriculum from a certified PQAS Instructor. Mandated Reporter Training.

The State Police Clearance and NSOR Certificates in the file for Staff Person #1 were conducted after the staff person's first day caring for children and the file lacked applications for these clearances to verify a valid provisional hire. The files for Staff Person #1, #2 and #3 did not include disclosure statements. The file for Staff Person #4 did not include a Child Abuse Clearance.

The emergency plan for the facility did not include requirements for continuity of operations (backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster) to maintain compliance with 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii).

Observed ceiling tiles, discolored from water damage, in the left corner of the Pink Room. Two zip ties, which cover the buffer pad for the sliding area in the playroom, had been cut, which created sharp edges.

The initial health assessments in the files for Staff Person #1 and #3 were conducted after the staff persons' first day working in child care (See LIS Code Sheet).

The fire drill/fire system test log documents two times when fire drills exceeded 60 days between drills: 5/10/24-7/24/24 and 7/24/24-9/25/24. The most recent documented fire drill was conducted on 12/20/24, which was more than 60 days prior to the date of the inspection: 2/24/25.

The fire drill/fire system test log documents three times when fire system tests exceeded 30 days between testing: 5/10/24-7/24/24, 7/24/24-9/25/24, and 10/23/24-11/27/24. The most recent fire system test was conducted on 1/17/25, which was more than 30 days prior to the date of the inspection: 2/24/25.

The file for Staff Person #1, who has been working at the facility for more than 90 days, did not include the one-hour health and safety update.

Staff person #1, #4 and #5 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Staff #1: Pediatric First Aid/CPR in an approved curriculum from a certified PQAS Instructor. Staff Person #4: Pediatric First Aid/CPR in an approved curriculum from a certified PQAS Instructor and Health and Safety Training. Staff Person #5 Health and Safety Training. (see LIS code sheet):

Staff person #1 and #4 have not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).

The files for Staff Person #1, #2, #3 and #4 did not include documentation of education and experience prior to working at the facility.

The files for Staff Person #1, #2 and #3 lacked two written non-family reference letters.

ORIGINALLY CITED 5/2/24; SECOND CITATION: The file for staff person #1 is lacking 1 written non-family references.

The file for staff person #1, DOH (see IS code sheet), contains an FBI clearance obtained through the Department of Education which is not accepted for employment in child care facility. The file for staff person #2, DOH (see IS code sheet), is lacking a state police clearance as required for employment in child care under the CPSL. The file for staff person #3, DOH (see IS code sheet), is lacking a state police clearance and an NSOR verification at the time of initial hire as required under CPSL. The file does contain a current state police clearance and current NSOR. The file for staff person #4, DOH (see IS code sheet), is lacking an NSOR verification as required for employment in child care under CPSL. The file for facility person #9, start date in the facility as a volunteer (see IS code sheet), is lacking a signed disclosure statement, a child abuse clearance, a state police clearance, an FBI clearance and an NSOR verification as required to serve in a child care facility under CPSL.

The file for facility person #9, start date (see IS code sheet) is lacking facility emergency plan training as required at initial service with the facility.

Observed 3 toilets in the Gym girl's bathroom and 2 toilets in the Gym boy's bathroom to have exposed and protruding bolts at the base of the toilet.

The Gym Girl's and Boy's bathrooms are lacking lidded waste receptacles.

Observed the netting on the side of the climbing equipment in the indoor play space to be torn.

Observed lunch boxes containing perishable foods including yogurt, cheese and pepperoni to be stored on a cabinet and not in a refrigerator where a temperature of 45 degrees could be maintained.

The file for child #1 contains a health report that is lacking a physician's statements regarding communicable disease and suitability to participate in child care.

The files for staff persons #2 and #7 are lacking initial health assessments obtained at the time of initial hire. The files do contain current health assessments. The file for staff person #5 contains a current health assessment that was completed more than 24 months after the previous health assessment. The file is now current. The file for staff person #10 is lacking health assessment completed during the previous 24-month period. The file for facility person #9 is lacking a health assessment.

The file for staff person #2 is lacking documentation of TB test results at the time of initial employment. The file does contain current test results. The file for facility person #9 is lacing documentation of TB test results.

The file for staff person #1 contains a health assessment that lacks a physician's statement regarding suitability to provide childcare.

The file for staff person #8 is lacking documentation of the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 that was required to be completed by 12/30/2022.

The file for staff person #6 contains current Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR training that was completed after the previous training expired. The training is now current.

The files for staff persons #1, #2, #3 and #4 contain Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR training that was completed more than 90 days after the hire date. The training is now current.

The file for staff person #1, serving as an aide, is lacking documentation of education and / experience to serve as an aide. The file for staff person #2, serving as an assistant group supervisor, is lacking documentation of education to serve as an AGS.

The files for staff persons #6 and #7 are lacking annual employment evaluations completed during the previous 12-month period.

The file for child #2 contains emergency contact and financial agreement that has not been reviewed or updated during the previous 12-month period.

Facility person #9, serving as a volunteer, is lacking an individual record.

There is no documentation for facility person #9 to verify their age.

The files for staff persons #1, #2, #3 and #8 and facility person #9 are lacking 2 written non-family references.

The file for staff person #7 contains only 9 of the required 12 hours of annual child care training during the year 8/26/22 to 8/26/2023. The file for staff person #8 is lacking any of the required 12 hours of annual child care training during the year 9/1/2022 to 9/1/2023.

The file for staff person #2 contains a state police clearance that expired on 5/15/2020 and a status check report dated 5/1/2020 but is lacking a completed updated clearance. The file for staff person #3 contains a current child abuse clearance dated greater than 60 months following the most recent child abuse clearance. The clearance is now current. The file for staff person #4 contains current state police, child abuse and FBI clearances that are dated greater than 60 months after the most recent clearance. The file is now current. The file for staff person #8, hire date (see LIS code sheet) contains a volunteer state police clearance which is not valid for employment in child care in Pennsylvania. The file is also lacking a child abuse clearance. The file for staff person #9, hire date (see LIS code sheet) is lacking a child abuse clearance.

Observed an Intermediate Unit employee take 2 preschool aged children from the Purple classroom into the Yellow classroom for testing. The facility staff persons #6 and #7 who were responsible for the supervision of the children remained in the Purple classroom. There were no facility staff persons present in the Yellow room leaving the children unsupervised.

Observed the toilet in the Orange classroom bathroom to have exposed and protruding bolts at the base.

Observed the files for child #1, older toddler, and child #2, preschooler, to be lacking a health report completed during the previous 12 month period.

The file for child #3 contains an immunization report that includes only 4 of 5 required DTAP, 3 of 4 required polio, 1 of 2 MMR and varicella, 0 of 2 Hepatitis A and no influenza vaccine during the current or previous year.

Observed the files for child #1 and #2, who have been in attendance for greater than 60 days, to be lacking an immunization report. Children #1 and #2 must be removed from care until a current immunization report is received.

The file for staff person #3 is lacking a current health assessment completed during the previous 24 month period. The file for staff person #4 contains a current health assessment completed greater than 24 months after the previous health assessment. Staff #4 is now current.

Staff person #6 completed the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 after the required date of 12/30/2022. The training is now complete.

Staff persons #1, 2, 3, 4 and 7 renewed their PFA/PCPR certification after the expiration of the previous certification. The training is now current.

Staff person #1 did not complete training in the health and safety topics #1-#9 within 90 days of hire. The training is now current.

Staff person #8 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety topics #1-#9.

Staff person #7 completed mandated reporter training greater than 60 months after the most recent mandated reporter training. The training is now current.

Staff person #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 3/9/2018.

The file for staff person #9, serving as AGS, is lacking documentation of child care experience and / or education to qualify for the position in which she is serving.

The files for staff persons #8 and #9 are lacking two written references.

The files for staff persons #1 and #2 are lacking health assessments / TB tests conducted prior to the start date in a child care position. The files do contain current health assessments / TB tests.

2nd citation; previously cited 4/21/2022: The file for staff person #7, date of hire (see IS code sheet), is lacking a child abuse clearance and contains a criminal history status check document which is not accepted as a clearance.

2nd citation; previously cited 4/21/2022: The files for staff persons #1 and #4 are lacking verification of completion of training in the first 9 of the Health and Safety topics and have exceeded 90 days since hire date. The assistant director will serve as director until staff #1 completes the training and can return.

2nd citation; previously cited 4/21/2022: The file for staff person #7, aide, contains only one of required two written, non-family references attesting to the person's suitability to serve in child care.

The file for staff person #1, hire date (see IS code sheet), contains a signed disclosure statement that was not witnessed so is not valid. The file for staff person #4, hire date (see IS code sheet), contains an FBI status report but is lacking the completed clearance. The file for staff person #5 contains a criminal history clearance that was not completed through the PA state police therefore not valid. The file for staff person #6, hire date (see IS code sheet), contains an FBI clearance completed through the DOE and not valid for employment in child care. The file for staff person #7, date of hire (see IS code sheet), is lacking a child abuse clearance, is lacking an FBI clearance and contains a criminal history status check document which is not accepted as a clearance. The file for facility person #8, serving as a volunteer, start date (see IS code sheet), contains expired criminal history clearance dated 4/6/2015, expired child abuse clearance dated 4/15/2015, expired FBI fingerprint clearance dated 9/4/2014 and does not contain updated child abuse, criminal history and FBI clearances. The file is also lacking a signed disclosure statement and an NSOR verification.

Observed in the Purple Room bathroom at the base of the toilet two exposed bolts protruding up approximately 1 1/2 inches.

Observed in the Purple Room a set of cubbies blocking one of the 3 exit doors.

Observed in the Yellow Room 2 tall sterelite cabinets not anchored for stability posing a possible hazard that the cabinet could fall.

Observed in the Green Room a pack and play and a crib being used as rest equipment and not labeled with the name of a child for individual use.

The file for child #2, older toddler, is lacking verification of a flu vaccine during the previous year as required by the ACIP.

Observed in a drawer in the Orange Room a bottle of Ibuprofen not labeled with the name of the individual for whom it was intended.

The file for staff person #4, observed serving as an AGS, is lacking a health assessment at the time of initial hire. The file does contain a current health report. The file for facility person #8, observed serving as a classroom volunteer, is lacking a health report conducted during the previous 24 month period.

The file for staff person #1 contains a current health assessment with a physician statement that the individual has a communicable disease but is lacking information regarding its effect on the ability to provide child care.

Observed the fire system test log to show that the system had not been tested during the previous 30 days with the most recent test being 3/11/2022. Also tests exceeded 30 days between 10/7/2021 and 11/24/2021 and also between 1/7/2022 and 2/10/2022.

The operator self-reported that the emergency plan had not been sent to the local municipality.

The file for child #1 is lacking an initial health report and has exceeded 60 days since enrollment.

The file for staff person #6 contains PFA / PCPR training that expired 1/20/2022 and has not renewed the training.

The files for staff persons #1,#4 and #5 are lacking verification of completion of training in the first 9 of the Health and Safety topics and have exceeded 90 days since hire date.

The file for staff person #1, serving as director, contains an expired mandated reporter training dated 1/18/2015 and the file for facility person #8, serving as volunteer, contains an expired mandated reporter training dated 7/20/2015 and the files for staff person #1 and facility person #8 do not contain current mandated reporter training.

The file for staff person #4, observed serving as an AGS, is lacking verification of education and experience to qualify for the position in which they are serving.

The file for staff person #2 contains a current written evaluation that was completed greater than 12 months after the previous evaluation. The file for staff person #3 is lacking a current written evaluation completed during the previous 12 month period.

The files for staff person #7, aide, and facility person #8, volunteer, are lacking two written, non-family references attesting to the person's suitability to serve in child care.

The files for staff persons #4 and #5 are lacking documentation of training in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR and have exceeded 90 days since hire.