Faith Learning Center

The record for staff #1 and #2 included a current NSOR verification certificate dated more than 60 months following the date of their previous NSOR verification certificate. The record for staff #4 lacked a current PA state police clearance.

The record for staff #3 and #4 included a current health assessment dated more than 24 months following the date of their previous health assessment.

The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the work address for the enrolling parent. The emergency contact information for child #2 did not include the home telephone number and the work address and telephone number for the enrolling parent.

The record for staff #4 included a current FBI clearance dated 9/6/2024, which was more than 60 months following the date of their previous FBI clearance on 7/11/2019.

Trash (used tissue) that appeared to have been contaminated by human secretions was observed to be contained in (2) open, plastic lined receptacles in room 4 and an open, plastic-lined receptacle in room 3.

There were cracked and broken off/missing pieces of poured playground surfacing observed in several areas where children walk around the embedded equipment, which posed a potential tripping hazard for children using the school-age play space.

A handwashing sign was not posted at the toilet in the bathroom in room 2.

The record for child #1, a preschool child, contained a current health report dated more than 12 months following the date of their previous health report.

The fire detection system had not been tested at least once every 30 days between 8/8 to 9/9/2024.

Staff #4 renewed their certification in pediatric first -aid and CPR on 9/6/2024, following the expiration of their previous certification on 5/31/2024.

Staff #1, #3, #3, #5 and #6 participated in fire safety training conducted on 9/9/2024, which was more than 1 year following their previous participation in fire safety training on 8/31/2023.

There was a supply of plastic shopping bags being stored on a hook in each of the bathrooms in the new section of the building, which would be accessible to children and pose a potential suffocation hazard.

There was evidence of a rodent infestation (mouse droppings) observed in a drawer in room #5.

The exit from room #5 to the outdoor play space was unable to be opened without significant force which appeared to be the result of the door frame swelling.

The written plan of daily activities was not posted in room #6 and #7.

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 and CPR.

The fire detection system was not tested at least once every 30 days during the time period between 1/22 to 2/26/2024.

Staff person #1 has 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.

A pair of sharp, adult-sized scissors were observed in an unlocked desk drawer in the preschool room, where they were accessible and posed a potential hazard to the health and safety of children in care.

A container of Concentrated Biological Booster and Rapid Cure for fish was labeled keep out of the reach of children and observed being stored in an unlocked cabinet under the fish tank in the hallway where it was accessible to children in care.

A crack was observed inside a plastic playhouse in the rear fenced outdoor play space, which posed a potential pinch point for children using the equipment.

The record for staff #1 and #2 included a current health assessment dated more than 24 months following the date of their previous health assessment.

The record for child #1 included an initial health report dated more than 60 days following their first day of attendance.

The facility's policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment did not address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment, as required per Announcement C-22-03.

The operator did not retain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving children in care in an accident file at the facility.

The provider did not have a policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment to maintain compliance with 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vi).

The agreement for child #2 was not signed by the parent.

The operator did not complete a child service report for child #1, a school-age child who has been attending child care more than 15 hours per week and more than 6 months.

Based on conversation with staff, it was determined that staff person #1 used harsh language in the presence of a child when staff person #1 told a child, "you need to shut your mouth."

Peeling paint was observed in the infant room in 2 spots on the righthand wall and in the school age room behind the TV.

Rust and peeling paint debris was observed on an outdoor ball hoop.

A flat screen TV on a table in the school age room was unstable and was not anchored

The file for staff #2 contained a health assessment which was not updated within 24 months. The most recent health assessment on file is now current.

The facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants and toddlers.

Based on documentation at the facility, the first required emergency drill was completed after the deadline of 12/19/21. The emergency drill was completed on 12/30/21.

Based on documentation on file at the facility, staff #1-4 did not participate in fire safety training annually. Staff 1-4 previously completed training on 10/31/20. The training was updated on 2/03/22 and is now current. Staff #5 did not complete fire safety training within 1 year of hire. Staff #5 was hired on 10/05/21 and completed the training on 2/03/22.

The file for staff #6 contained health and safety training on topics 1-9 in 3270.31(f) completed more than 90 days after hire. Staff #6 was hired on 2/02/21 and completed the training on 6/30/21.

The file for child #1 contained an agreement which did not specify the date of the child's admission.

The file for child #2 did not include written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.

The file for child #3 contained emergency contact information which did not include the addresses of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

The file for child #2 did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

The facility lacked means of providing parents with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically.