Esteemed Early Childcare and Learning Center

During the renewal inspection on 8/13/25, it was observed that the records of child #3 did not include name, address and telephone number of the child's physician.

During the renewal inspection on 8/13/25, it was observed that the records of child #1 did not include the policy number and child #3 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number.

During the renewal inspection on 8/13/25, it was observed that the records of child #1 and child #3 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

During the renewal inspection on 8/13/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #2 did not include verification of education prior to service at the facility.

During the renewal inspection on 8/13/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include 12 clock hours of childcare training.

Continued non-compliance was observed on 4/9/25 in that the records of staff person #1 did not contain the application for, or the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) clearance.

Continued non-compliance was observed on 4/9/25 in that the records of staff #1 did not contain an initial health assessment.

During the unannounced inspection on 3/13/25 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: Health and safety Part1 and Part 2 and Pediatric First Aid training

During the unannounced inspection on 3/13/25, it was observed that staff person #1 was working unsupervised. The records of staff person #1 did not contain the application for, or the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) clearance.

During the unannounced inspection on 3/13/25, child #1 was observed to be asleep in a position not recommended by the Academy of Pediatrics. Child was asleep in a bouncy seat.

During the unannounced inspection on 3/13/25, it was observed that the records of staff #1 did not contain an initial health assessment and record of Tuberculosis screening.

During the unannounced inspection on 3/13/25, it was observed that the records of staff #1 did not include verification of education.

Staff person #3 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #3 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Mandated Reporter training.

During the renewal inspection on 8/13/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include and updated Mandated reporter. Document dated 3/3/2019 It was observed that the records of staff person #3 did not include the Application for the Federal Bureau of investigations (FBI) clearance, the PA State Police criminal clearance, and the National Sex Offender registry clearance as required by the CPSL.

During the renewal inspection on 8/13/24, it was observed that there were holes in the walls in the hallway.

During the renewal inspection on 8/13/24 it was observed that the records of child #1 did not include an updated health assessment. Document dated 8/9/2023.

During the renewal inspection on 8/13/24 and the records of staff person #3 did not include a health assessment and screening for Tuberculosis. The records of staff person #2 did not include an updated health assessment. Documents dated 2/8/2022.

During the renewal inspection on 8/13/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #2 did not contain a staff evaluation.

During the renewal inspection on 8/13/24 it was observed that the records of child #1, child #3, child #4 & child #5 did not include the policy number.

During the renewal inspection on 8/13/24, it was observed that the records of child #1, child #3, and child #5 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

During the renewal inspection on 8/13/24, it was observed that the records of child #3 did not include an updated emergency contact and the records of child #4 did not include an updated fee agreement.

During the renewal inspection on 8/13/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #3 did not include verification of education.

During the inspection on 12/28/23, Continued non-compliance was observed in that the records of staff person #1 did not include the applications for the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) clearances as required by the CPSL. The records of staff person #2 did not include the applications for the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) as required by the CPSL.

During the inspection on 11/8/23, staff person #1 was observed working alone with children and the records of Staff person #1 did not include the State Police Criminal Record, Child Abuse clearance, Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) clearances and Disclosure statement or applications for clearances as required by the CPSL. The records of staff person #2 did not include the state Child Abuse, Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR), out of state clearances (Florida) and disclosure statement or applications for clearances as required by the CPSL.

During the inspection on 11/8/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 and staff person #2 did not include a health assessment and record of Tuberculosis testing.

Continued non-compliance was observed on 11/8/23 during the unannounced inspection in that the records of staff person #1 did not include updated Fire safety training.

During the inspection on 11/8/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 and staff person #2 did not include verification of childcare experience.

During the inspection on 11/8/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 and staff person #2 did not include two written, nonfamily references.

Continued non-compliance was observed on 10/17/23 during the unannounced inspection in that the records of staff person #2 did not contain the Federal bureau of Investigations (FBI) clearance and the National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) clearance as required by the CPSL. The records of staff person #3 did not contain the State Police clearance, the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) clearance, the National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) clearance, The Disclosure statement, and Mandated reporter training as required by the CPSL.

Continued non-compliance was observed during the unannounced inspection on 10/17/23, in that the records of staff person #1, and staff person #3 did not include training regarding the emergency plan.

Continued non-compliance was observed during the unannounced inspection on 10/17/23, in that the records of staff person #3 did not contain a health assessment and record of Tuberculosis screening.

Continued non-compliance was observed during the unannounced inspection on 10/17/23 in that there was no written notification of safe routes document posted in the facility.

Continued non-compliance was observed during the unannounced inspection on 10/17/23, in that there was no document on file at the facility to verify that an Emergency drill was conducted annually.

Continued non-compliance was observed on 10/17/23 in that there was no written policy to address the recognition of potential signs/symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, Strategies for coping with crying, fussy or distraught child, and the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.

Continued non-compliance was observed on 10/17/23 in that there was no document presented to verify that there was comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises.

Continued non-compliance was observed on 10/17/23 during the unannounced inspection in that the records of the records of Staff person #2 did not include an acceptable Pediatric First Aid training. The records of staff person #3 did not include training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

Continued non-compliance was observed on 10/17/23 during the unannounced inspection in that the records of staff person #1 did not include updated Fire safety training. Training dated 4/1/21. The records of staff person #2 and staff person #3 did not include fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional.

Continued non-compliance was observed during the unannounced inspection on 10/17/23 in that there was no individual file for child #3, child #4, and child #5.

Continued non-compliance was observed during the unannounced inspection on 10/17/23 in that the record of staff person #2 and staff Person #3 did not include verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility.

Continued non-compliance was observed during the unannounced inspection on 10/17/23 in that the records of staff person #2 and staff person #3 did not include verification of education for a Group supervisor.

Continued non-compliance was observed during the unannounced inspection on 10/17/23 in that the records of staff person #2 and staff person #3 did not include two written, nonfamily references.

During the renewal inspection on 8/23/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #2 did not contain the Federal bureau of Investigations (FBI) clearance and the National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) clearance as required by the CPSL. The records of staff person #3 did not contain the State Police clearance, the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) clearance, the National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) clearance, The Disclosure statement, and Mandated reporter training as required by the CPSL.

During the renewal inspection on 8/23/23, it was observed that there was no document presented to verify the annual inspection of the fire detection system and the smoke detector in the basement appeared to be broken- cover was off and wires exposed.

During the renewal inspection on 8/23/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #1, staff person #2 and staff person #3 did not include training regarding the emergency plan.

During the renewal inspection on 8/23/23, it was observed that the outlets in the front room were uncovered next to mantel and near entrance.

During the renewal inspection on 8/23/23, it was observed that there was peeling paint on the radiator under window in front room.

During the renewal inspection on 8/23/23, it was observed that the entrance to the basement (shelter in place location) was blocked by boxes and cots and two exits to the side yard were blocked by boxes of unknown items.

During the renewal inspection on 8/23/23, it was observed that the records of child #2 did not contain an updated health report. Report dated 6/7/21.

During the renewal inspection on 8/23/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #2 and staff person #3 did not contain a health assessment and record of Tuberculosis screening.

During the renewal inspection on 8/23/23, it was observed that there was no written notification of safe routes document posted in the facility.

During the renewal inspection on 8/23/23, it was observed that no document presented to verify the current insurance and registration for vehicle listed used to transport children.

During the renewal inspection on 8/23/23, there was no document on file at the facility to verify that an Emergency drill was conducted annually.

During the renewal inspection on 8/23/23, it was observed that the location designated by the legal Entity on the Emergency plan for Shelter in place was not appropriate to provide care, since the air in the basement was not controlled and the top step to access the basement was shaky and not secure.

During the renewal on 8/23/23, it was observed that there was no document presented to verify that the operator sent a copy of the emergency plan to the county emergency management agency.

During the renewal inspection on 8/23/23, it was observed that there was no written policy to address the recognition of potential signs/symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, Strategies for coping with crying, fussy or distraught child, and the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.

During the renewal inspection on 8/23/23, it was observed that there was no document presented to verify that there was comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises.

During the renewal inspection on 8/23/23, it was observed that the records of the records of Staff person #2 did not include an acceptable Pediatric First Aid training. The records of staff person #3 did not include training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

During the renewal inspection on 8/23/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include updated Fire safety training. Training dated 4/1/21. The records of staff person #2 and staff person #3 did not include fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional.

During the renewal inspection on 8/23/23, it was observed that the Director was not present at the facility during the inspection, nor was the staff person (#3) designated by the Director present at the time of the inspection in the Director's absence.

During the renewal inspection on 8/23/23, it was observed that there was no individual file for child #3, child #4, and child #5.

During the renewal inspection on 8/23/23, it was observed that there was no record on file at the facility for staff person #4 and staff person #5.

During the renewal inspection on 8/23/23, it was observed that the record of staff person #2 and staff Person #3 did not include verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility.

During the renewal inspection on 8/2323, it was observed that the records of staff person #2 and staff person #3 did not include verification of education for a Group supervisor.

During the renewal inspection on 8/23/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #2 and staff person #3 did not include two written, nonfamily references.

During a follow up visit facility person #2 was in a ratio of 1:9 (2 infants, 4 younger toddler and 2 older toddlers) when the ratio should have been 1:4 (infants) and 1:5 (younger toddlers) and 1:6 (older toddlers). During a second follow up visit 6 children (older and younger toddlers) were alone in the dark in the back room sleep with mask on unsupervised.

At the time of the unannounced visit only facility person #2 was present with 9 children.

During a follow up visit child #1,2,3,4,5 and 6 were left alone in the backroom napping with mask on. There were no staff assignment sheets as facility person #2 stated they both watching all children.