Footprints Academy LLC

The refrigerator in the Infant/Toddler Room was observed to lack a thermometer.

The staff file for Staff person #1 contained a current health assessment dated 9/4/26 that was observed to lack an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

2nd CITATION: The operator lacked a means to provide the parent of each enrolled child with information on how to access the regulations electronically. Also, the facility's current certificate of compliance was observed to not be posted. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 7/21/26

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, Mandated Reporter Training, and PA Required Health and Safety Part 1 and Part 2 trainings.

The file for staff person #4 (SEE IS Code Sheet) was observed to lack a signed disclosure statement as well as National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR). Staff person #4's file contained a DHS FBI clearance dated 5/30/26 and there was no proof of receipt that they were fingerprinted prior to their first day working with children as required under the Child Protective Service Law (CPSL.). The file for staff person #5 (SEE IS Code Sheet) was observed to lack a signed disclosure statement as well as National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) and DHS FBI clearance.

On 7/21/26 at approximately 10:25 am, in the outdoor play space, 2 staff and 8 children were observed. Staff person #1 identified and named 3 children, 2 older toddlers and 1 preschooler. Staff person #3 identified and named 5 children, 2 preschoolers and 3 young school age. At 10:35 am, Staff person #3 was observed inside the facility washing their hands. Staff person #1 was outside in the play space with all 8 children. During that time, the staff: child ratio was exceeded by 2 children.

At approximately 1:00pm in the Infant/Young Toddler Room, during naptime, the following pack n plays were each placed in a separate corner of the room and were observed to lack the required amount of spacing while in use: The pack n play located in the back right corner of the room had approximately 17 inches of space between one side of pack n play and a highchair and the other side had a guiding ottoman directly up against it. The pack n play in the back left corner of the room had toys on the floor approximately 5 inches away from one side of the pack n play and the other side had approximately 13 inches of space from a basketball hoop. Another pack n play located in front right corner of the room had toys directly up against the pack n play and cots were approximately 22 inches away from the one side of the pack n play and the other side had a bouncer approximately 18 inches away from it.

In the Infant/Toddler Room, at approximately 10:30am, Staff person #5 and 4 children on mixed ages (1 infant, 2 young toddlers, and 1 young school age child) were observed. Prior to the onset of supervision and ratio check, Staff person #5 was observed in the hallway at the kitchenette sink, which is located directly across from the Infant/Toddler Room, putting snacks away, leaving the 4 children whom they were responsible for alone in the room with no other staff present. Also, at approximately 1:00pm during nap time in the Infant/Toddler room, the room was observed to lack adequate lighting therefore making is difficult for staff to see the infant's faces in order to assess their needs as they napped.

On 7/21/26 at approximately 10:25 am, in the outdoor play space, 2 staff and 8 children were observed. Staff person #1 identified and named 3 children (2 older toddlers and 1 preschooler). Staff person #3 identified and named 5 children, (2 preschoolers and 3 young school age). At approximately 10:35 am, Staff person #3 was observed inside the facility washing their hands. Staff person #1 was in the play space with all 8 children. During that time, Staff person #3 was not physically present with their assigned group of children. In the Infant/Toddler Room, at approximately 10:30am, Staff person #5 and 4 children of mixed ages (1 infant, 2 young toddlers, and 1 young school age child) were observed. Prior to the onset of supervision and ratio check, Staff person #5 was observed in the hallway at the kitchenette sink, which is located directly across from the Infant/Toddler Room, putting snacks away, leaving the 4 children whom they were responsible for alone in the room with no other staff present.

The State Police clearance and Child Abuse clearance for Facility person #2, which has been previously viewed by the certification representative, were observed to not be in the file at the of inspection.

The facility's emergency plan had not been reviewed at least annually as evidence by the last documented review was dated 5/12/25.

The staff file for Staff person #1 and Staff person #2 lacked documentation of having participated in annual emergency plan training for 2026; the last documented training was dated 5/16/25. The staff file for Staff person #3 lacked documentation of having participated in annual emergency plan training for 2026; the last documented training was dated 7/25/25.

At approximately 10:25am outside in the play space 2 staff, 2 older toddlers, 3 preschool age children, and 3 young school age children were observed playing and there was no first-aid kit.

In the Preschool Room the wall plate on an electrical outlet located to the right of the 'Take Turns' sign was observed to have a piece of the corner broken off creating a sharp edge.

At approximately 1:00pm during nap time in the Infant/Toddler room, the room was observed to lack adequate lighting therefore making is difficult for staff to see the infant's faces in order to assess their needs as they napped.

The staff bathroom was observed to lack a lidded waste receptacle.

In the Infant/Toddler Room, the diaper changing area was observed to lack a source of running water. A portable camping sink was observed however it was not operable at time of inspection.

The mats, cots, and pack n plays used by children in care at nap time were observed to not be labeled for the use of specific children.

In the Infant/Toddler Room, the lidded hands-free covered trash can used for discarding soiled diapers was observed to lack a plastic lining.

The staff file for Staff person #5 was observed to lack a health assessment.

The staff file for Staff person #5 was observed to lack a tuberculosis screening and the results.

A Gerber baby food container stored inside a refrigerator was observed to have been previously served to a person as evidence by the lid was pealed back, with a baby spoon still inside, and approximately 3/4th of the contents had been consumed.

Child #5, who is an infant, lacked a written feeding schedule from the parent.

A bottle used by an infant in care was observed to not be labeled with the child's name.

The facility has not conducted an emergency drill.

Upon review of the facility's fire drill log, more than 60 days has passed since the last drill which was conducted on 5/1/26.

Upon review of the facility's 30-day fire testing documentation, the following tests were observed to have been conducted more than 30 days apart: 10/1/25 - 11/1/25 (31 days), 12/1/25 - 1/1/26 (31 days), 1/1/26 - 2/1/26 (31 days), 3/1/26 - 4/1/26 (31 days), 5/1/26 - 6/1/26 (31 days). More than 30 days has passed since the last test which was conducted on 6/1/26.

The staff file for Staff person #1 lacked documentation of having participated in annual fire safety training for 2025.

Staff person #3 had not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/CPR training. Staff person #3 has since completed the training on 2/7/26.

The staff file for Staff person #3, and Staff person #4, and Staff person #5, who are functioning as an Assistant Group Supervisors, lacked proof of education and documentation of two years of experience working with children.

The child file for Child #2 and Child #5 lacked a financial agreement form.

The child file for Child #2 contained a current emergency contact information form that lacked the name and phone number of who shall be contacted in an emergency. The child file for Child #5 lacked an emergency contact information form.

The child file for Child #2 contained a current emergency contact information form that lacked name and address of the child's physician

The child file for Child #2 contained a current emergency contact information form that lacked the health insurance name and policy number.

The child file for Child #2 contained a current emergency contact information form that lacked the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. The child file for Child #3 contained a current emergency contact information form that lacked the addresses for three of the designated release persons listed.

At approximately 10:30am outside in the play space, 8 children were observed playing and the emergency contact forms for those children were not present. In the Infant/Toddler Room, 4 children were observed to be receiving care in the space, and their emergency contact forms were not present.

The child file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact information form that was not reviewed and signed by the parent at least once in a 6-month period; the last review was signed and 12/28/25. The child file for Child #4 contained a current financial agreement and emergency contact form that were not reviewed and signed by the parent every 6 months; the last review of the financial agreement was signed and dated 9/15/25 and the emergency contact form was signed and dated on 8/15/25.

The child file for Child #2 contained a current emergency contact information form that lacked signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.

The child file for Child #2 contained a current emergency contact information form that lacked signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

The PA Health and Safety trainings for Staff person #1, which has been previously viewed by the certification representative, were observed to not be in the file at the of inspection.

The staff file for Staff person #4 and Staff person #5 were observed to lack two nonfamily references.

The operator lacked a means to provide the parent of each enrolled child with information on how to access the regulations electronically. Also, the facility's current certificate of compliance was observed to not be posted.

2nd CITATION: The staff file for Staff person #1 who is functioning as an Assistant Group Supervisor, lacked documentation of verification of two years' experience working with children; only 260 hours of childcare experience was documented. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 9/15/25

2nd CITATION: The child file for Child #3 was observed to contain a current financial agreement form that lacked an admission date. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 9/15/25