French Creek Valley Christian Child Care

Staff #4 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff #4 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 3/11/20.

The disclosure statement on file for Staff #3 lacked a date, making it invalid. Staff #4 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 3/11/20.

The two most recent Pennsylvania State Police clearances on file for Staff #1 are dated 11/28/19 and 12/9/24, more than 60 months apart. The file for Staff #5 contained a Pennsylvania State Police Clearance with an incomplete rap sheet, dated 9/14/20, making it invalid.

The first aid kit in the Owl Room lacked scissors. The first aid kit in the Space Room lacked tweezers.

A cracked wood baseboard with splintered edges was observed in the Dinosaur Room. In the Gym, splintered wood was observed on the baseboard and could cause injury to children. In the Rainbow room, an outlet cover was not properly secured to the wall and could be hazardous to children. In the Girl's Bathroom, a hole was observed above the door handle with rough edges, which could cause injury. In the hallway leading to playground, a hole in the wall was observed above the entryway and was not in good repair. In the Cafeteria, a hole in the ceiling was observed with debris and broken ceiling tiles on the floor and accessible to children.

At the end of the school hallway, peeling paint and plaster was observed to the right of the exit door and accessible to children. Peeling paint was observed on the wall in the Monkey Room, the doorframe of the Ocean Room, and baseboard of the Gym.

The toilet in the Barnyard Room lacked a handwashing sign. A toilet in the Girl's Bathroom lacked a handwashing sign.

In the Preschool Playground, a swing was observed to be broken and accessible to children. In the Cafeteria, mats used for sleeping were observed with torn vinyl pieces and not in good repair. In the Toddler Playground, a cracked piece of plastic was observed on a play kitchen, which could cause injury. In the Ocean Room, magnatiles were observed with cracks and not in good repair.

In the Woodland Room, a climber with torn vinyl edges and a mini trampoline with exposed foam and ripped vinyl was observed and accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Mulch pieces with a diameter of less than 1 inch was observed in the Toddler Playground, where toddlers receive care.

The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #1 (2/22/23 and 5/17/24) and Child #2 (10/12/23 and 11/21/24) are dated more than 12 months apart.

In the Rainbow Room, a Children's Ibuprofen medication labeled for use by Child #5 was observed at the time of inspection with an expiration date of 1/2025.

The initial health assessment (dated 6/25/24) and tuberculosis test (6/27/24) on file for Staff #2 are dated beyond their date of hire (SEE IS CODE SHEET).

In the Candyland Room, children's lunch boxes containing potentially hazardous foods (yogurt and various meats) requiring refrigeration, were observed in each child's cubby and not in the refrigerator.

The two most recent Pediatric First Aid/CPR trainings on file for Staff #6 are dated 3/28/20 and 3/2/23, more than 24 months apart.

Staff #2 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (SEE IS CODE SHEET): Get Started with Center-Based Care Revised 2022 (dated 11/19/24) and Pediatric First Aid & CPR (dated 9/23/24). Staff #3 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (SEE IS CODE SHEET): Get Started with Center-Based Care Revised 2022 (dated 11/20/24)

The file for Child #1 contained an initial child service report dated 3/20/24, more than 6 months after Child #1's date of enrollment (SEE IS CODE SHEET). The file for Child #2 contained child service reports that are dated 8/28/23 and 3/1/24, more than 6 months apart.

The 6-month parent review signatures for the emergency contact forms and financial agreement forms on file for Child #2 (dated 7/10/23-6/7/24), Child #3 (dated 7/23/23-4/16/24), Child #4 (dated 8/28/23-4/15/24) are dated more than 6 months apart.

The operator did not notify the Western Regional Office within 24 hours of the parent's notification that Child #1 was taken to the ER by the parents, as a result of an injury at the facility.

The operator did not provide a written report to the Western Regional Office within 72 hour after the parent's report of an ER visit regarding Child #1.

The file for staff #1 lacked an NSOR on or before initial start date in a child care position. SEE IS CODE SHEET. There is now an NSOR on file and dated 9/6/23. The file for staff #4 lacked a PA State Police which included a dissemination date. The correct form was obtained at the time of inspection which included a dissemination date.

On 3/26/24, observed staff #6 and 7 in the gym with 7 YT and 1 OT. Staff #6 named 4 children in her supervisory group and staff #7 was not able to identify the names to the faces of the children in her supervisory group. This left 4 children who were not named in any supervisory group.

The facility's emergency plan lacked a continuity of operations plan for the aftermath of a disaster.

In the young toddler room, adult scissors were sitting on the counter by the microwave accessible to children. In the middle toddler room in the eating area the unlocked draw to the right of the garbage contained a sharp knife which was accessible to children. On 4/03/24, observed that the drain spouts at the back of the building did not stop the heavy rain from landing in at least three areas of the Preschool/School Age play space where large puddles of standing water were observed. Based on a conversation with staff, the drain spouts need cleaned.

In the Preschool/School age outdoor play space, observed that the back left corner fence had an opening that did not connect the fence to the facility building and the other opening near the concrete area did not have fencing or a natural barrier to restrict the children from a parking lot and a nearby street. In the Infant Outdoor play space, observed that fencing or natural barriers did not restrict the children from the parking lot used by the parents to enter the building.

The following areas had uncovered electrical outlets: 2 uncovered outlets in the young toddler room, 3 uncovered outlets on a surge protector on a table in the Pre-K room and 1 outlet in the Pre-K lobby hallway.

In the young toddler room there were Tums-Chewy bites which say Keep out of reach of children in the outside pocket of a staffs lunch box that was hanging on a low hook that was accessible to children. Rexall Hand Sanitizer which is labeled Keep out of reach of children was attached to the outside of the emergency book bag and was accessible to children. In the Pre-K class on a low wooden shelf by the window accessible to children was Purell Hand sanitizer and Equate Hand sanitizer both labeled keep out of reach of children. On the window sill on the right side of the room were 2 air fresheners that were label keep out of reach of children were accessible to children. In the cafeteria the kitchen door was unlocked and accessible to children. The kitchen contained Clorox Germicidal wipes and Clorox Bleach which were labeled keep out of reach of children. In the art room on top of the portable sink was Patricia Nimocks- Clear Acrylic Sealer which is labeled keep out of reach of children was accessible to children. In a blue bin on a table in the middle of the room accessible to children was White Fardenia Botanical Potpourri which was labeled Keep out of reach of children. In the…

In the cafeteria there was a labeled spray bottle of Fabuloso on top of the refrigerator not contained in a bin and if it was to fall over, could leak onto the refrigerator, where food is stored.

In the older preschool classroom the Barbasol Thick and Rich Shaving Cream labeled Keep Out of Reach of children was being used by children in their art work.

In the outside toddler play space inside the grey plastic unit with shelves was a pile of used tissues which lacked a closed, plastic-lined receptable. In the girl's bathroom, observed a garbage can with used paper towels which lacked a lid.

On 3/26/24, the Pre-K hallway was observed 62.8 degrees F, the Pre-K room was observed at 63 degrees F and the Older preschool room was observed at 63 degrees F.

The following areas had hot water pipes for their heating units that were accessible to children that exceeded 110 degrees F: Young toddler room - 125.9 degrees F, Older preschool room -147.2 degrees F, Pre-K room -146.1 degrees F, Art Room -142.5 degrees F.

In the gym during nap time, the 2 emergency bags containing first aid kits were sitting on a table accessible to children. The emergency bag in the young toddler room that contained the first aid kit was accessible to children.

In the young toddler room a child was observed licking a red substance off the floor. In the young toddler room there were screws protruding from the white metal gate. In the cafeteria, a sharp metal strip on the heating unit was loose and accessible to children causing a visible hazard. In the school age room in the old hallway, observed that a large carpet was recently removed and there were many particles on the floor from said carpet. In the Infant outdoor play area, observed that there were 3 large 1 to 2 feet deep holes that were underneath of the fence. In the Pre school and School Age outdoor play space, observed that there was a part of the fence near the back left corner which was facing into the play area and had sharp edges on the bottom. In the Infant play space, the chain link fencing was starting to fall over between the grass and cemented area. In the room located in the old hallway which is the first room on the left, observed a hole in the wall underneath the chalkboard.

In the older preschool room there was peeling paint by the windows on the right side of the room. In the cafeteria there was peeling paint by the exit door on the foam. In the art room there was peeling paint above the register on the right side. In the girls bathroom, there was peeling paint by the floor register. In the room located in the old hallway and first room on the left, there was peeling paint beside a gray bear sign and a small area of peeling paint in the back of the room near the electrical outlets.

In the young toddler room, a staff was observed holding a child up to the sink to the right in the kitchen area to wash the child's hands and not using a platform or steps.

In the young toddler room there was a brown ring in the toilet and used toilet paper on the floor. In the middle toddler room there was a brown ring in the toilet and a brown substance along the upper inside part of the toilet bowl. In the room closest to the office which is used for child drop off at the beginning of the day, observed that there was a brown ring around the toilet.

The following areas lacked hand washing signs: 2 sinks, diapering station, and toilet in young toddler room, 2 sinks and 5 stalls in the girl's bathroom and 4 stalls in the boy's bathroom.

In the young toddler room there was no lid on the waste receptacle by the diapering area.

In the infant room, observed that the exit in the eating area which leads to another room was block by grey plastic four drawer cabinet. In the cafeteria, observed that the exit to the outside by the kitchen was blocked by a room divider panel.

In the outdoor toddler play area, observed wooden mulch that covered the ground which had a diameter of less than an inch.

The lock was not working on top and middle drawer on the right counter area of the young toddler room contained batteries, empty plastic grocery bags, push pins accessible to children. In the older Preschool room there were 5 foam blocks that had teeth marks and missing pieces. In the middle toddler room on the counter ledge accessible to children were small colorful plastic hair ties In the eating area on the window ledge with a chair pushed up to it making it accessible to children was screws, staples, brass fasteners, paper clips.

There was a blue and white shelf in the infant room that is used for extra diapers that was not secured to the wall causing it to be unstable with touched.

In the refrigerator of the middle toddler room, the thermometer was observed at 52 degrees F.

The file for children #3 and 10 who were young toddlers at the time, lacked an updated health report within six months of the previous health report. Dates are as follows: Child #3 - 1/5/22 and 5/12/23. Child #10 - 3/22/23 and 12/4/23.

The file for child #5 lacks, who is of preschool age, lacks an updated health report within the past 12 months. This is evidenced by the current health report on file with date of 1/3/23. There was more than 12 months between the previous and most current updated health report on file for children #7 and 8, who are of preschool age. Dates are as follows: Child #7 - 1/5/23 and 3/14/24 and Child #8 - 10/4/22 - 1/30/24.

The file for child #2, contains 1 of 2 Hep B, 0 of 1 Rotavirus, DTAP, HIB, Pneumococcal, and Polio vaccinations as recommended by the ACIP for the age of the child. The file for child #6, contains 3 of 4 DTAP and 1 of 2 Hep A vaccinations as recommended by the ACIP for the age of the child.

The current health report on file for child #6 lacks the statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

In the gym during nap time a staff member left their person bag on the table making it accessible to children and in the bag was Tylenol. In the middle toddler room, a closet to the left of the diapering area was left unlocked and it contained diaper cream on a lower shelf which was labeled keep out of reach of children which was accessible to children.

In Older toddler room, Infant Tylenol was administered to child # 12 on 2/22/23 and 9/6/23 and there was no parent signature on the medication log form. Infant pain and fever medication was administered in the young toddler room to child #11 on 11/7/23 and the amount administered was not written on the medication log.

In the young toddler room, it was observed that the children did not wash their hands before eating or after diapering before nap. The children were laid directly on to their cot after diapering without washing hands.

In the middle toddler room they were using the counter and sink as their diapering area. They also used this counter area and sink to wash children's dishes and utensils. In the infant room they were using the portable sink that they use to wash their hands after diapering to wash baby bottles.

The files for staff #2 and 4 lack a TB screening within 12 months of initial start date in a childcare position.

In the young toddler room, a staff member was observed to not wash hands after changing the children's diapers.

The facility lacked written notification of safe routes posted at a conspicuous location.

The facilities emergency plan lacked a plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions and the parent letter lacked the update regarding accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.

On 3/26/24, based on a conversation with staff, the facility's fire detection system was not operable and hasn't been working correctly since August of 2023.

The last 30 day check of the fire detection system on file is dated 2/14/24.

The facilities emergency plan lacked a plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises, a plan that provides for accommodations for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises.

The facility file lacked documentation the operator sent a copy of the emergency plan with subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

The file for child #5, and 6 lacked an initial health report within 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. There is a current health report now on file for child #6.

Documentation was not on file that the operator notified local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility within the past 12 months.

The file for staff #2, who has a 10 hour health and safety training dated 9/12/18, lacked the one hour update by 12/30/22. There is now a one hour update on file and dated 1/6/24.

The files for staff #1 and 4 lacked the 10 hour health and safety training within 90 days of hire. SEE IS CODE SHEET. There is now health and safety training on file and dated Staff- 1 1/20/24 and Staff 4- 10/18/23. The file for staff #2 lacked Pediatric CPR/FA from a PQAS instructor within 90 days of hire. SEE IS CODE SHEET. There is now training on file and dated 10/23/23.

The file for staff #3, who holds the title of assistant group supervisor, lacks 2433 hours of child care experience. The files for staff #4 and 5, who hold the title of assistant group supervisor, lack 2500 hours of child care experience.

The maximum number of children served in the facility at any given time is 50 and the facility has 1 group supervisor when 2 are required.

No written plan of daily activities was posted in the infant room. Based on a conversation with staff, they are working on a plan of daily activities and routines for the infant room.

The fee agreements on file for children #3, 5 and 6 were not signed by the operator.

The fee agreements on file for children #5, 7, 8 and 10 lack the date on which the fee is to be paid. The fee agreements on file for children #3 and 10 lack the date of the child's admission.

The fee agreements on file for children #2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9 and 10 lack the services to be provided to the child. The fee agreements on file for children #2, 6, 8 and 9 lack names of the release persons.

There was more than six months between child service reports on file for child #3. There is now a current child service report on file. The files for children #8 and 10 lack a child service report within the past six months.

The fee agreements on file for children #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 were the originals. Therefore, the original was not given to the parents.

The emergency contact information on file for children #4 lacked the full telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. The emergency contact information on file for children #3 and 10 lack the address and phone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

The emergency contact information on file for child #1 lacks the enrolling parents work address. The emergency contact information on file for children #2, 5 and 9 lacks the enrolling parents work address and work phone. The emergency contact information on file for child #1 lacks the telephone number and address of all persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. The emergency contact information on file for children #2, 5. 6 and 10 lack the address of all persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. The emergency contact information on file for child #4 lacks the full telephone number of the persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

The file for child #2 lacks written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.

The emergency contact information on file for children #1,2, and 6 lack information on the child's special needs.

The emergency contact information on file for child #6 lacks the phone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted in the older preschool room.

The emergency contact and fee agreements on file for children #1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 lack an update/review of the emergency contact and fee agreement within the past six months.

The file for child #2 lacked signed parental consent for minor first aid procedures by facility staff and for walking excursions.

Staff #3 was observed caring for children unsupervised. Staff #3 has not completed the following pre-service trainings required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid/Pediatric CPR and Get Started with Center-based Care: Building Blocks for Quality

After a discussion with the Director, she confirmed that the facility uses a fenced, large yard and an additional playground that is located onsite directly behind the building where two other licensed play spaces are. The Director was unaware that the open grass area and additional playground were not licensed, as the facility has been using the spaces for a long time.

The fire drill log on file included fire drills conducted 1/27/23-9/20/23, more than 60 days apart.

The facility does not have a fire alarm 30-day test log, as required with the 12/19/20 Chapter 3270 regulation updates.

Staff #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/Pediatric CPR. Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/Pediatric CPR and Get Started with Center-based Care: Building Blocks for Quality.

The most recent mandated reporter training on file for Staff #1 is dated 5/8/18, which is more than 60 months old.

The file for Staff #1 contained an FBI Criminal History Clearance that is not accepted by our department. The file for Staff #3 did not contain PA State Police, DHS Child Abuse, or FBI Criminal History Clearances; nor did said file contain a National Sex Offender Registry Verification. Additionally, the file for Staff #3 did not contain documentation that applications had been submitted for any of the noted clearances/verification. Staff #1 and #3 cannot return to the facility until noted clearances are obtained and placed on file at the facility.

A sharply pointed steak knife was observed in an unsecured drawer in an area accessible to children in the Mid Toddler Room. Two approximately 5'x4' wooden shelving units in areas accessible to children in the Older Preschool and PreK Rooms respectively were observed to be presenting tipping hazards.

Sections of hot water pipes in areas accessible to children in care in the Gross Motor 2 Room and Girl's Restroom were observed.

The first-aid kit located in the PreK Room was observed to be accessible to children in care.

Sharp edges were observed on the end of a baseboard heater in an area accessible to children in care in the Drop Off Room. A sharply edged metal bracket in an area accessible to children in the gym was observed. Also in the gym, in an area accessible to children, an approximately 5'x3' area of wooden planks were observed to be loose, which created the potential for pinch point injuries.

A 2-3" area of peeling paint was observed in an area accessible to children in care along the door frame of the gym egress.

The Young Preschool Room lacked a hands-free trash can for the disposal of diapers.

The file for Staff #3 contained a health assessment that was signed by a person who listed their title as Daycare Worker.

The file for Staff #2 did not contain the results of a chest x-ray and evaluation for chemoprophylaxis.

Although the file for Staff #1 contained documentation of the completion of the one-hour health and safety basics training addendum, the completion date was after the due by date of 12/30/22.

Staff persons #4 and #5 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Health and Safey Basics Training.

The files for Staff #3 and #4 did not contain a high school diploma or GED.

The files for Staff #4 and #5 did not contain two written, nonfamily references.

The file for Staff #3 did not contain a National Sex Offender Registry verification. The file for Staff #6 did not contain acceptable documentation of an FBI Criminal History clearance. Staff #3 and #6 cannot return to work at the facility until required clearances are on file. The file for Staff #5 contained current DHS Child Abuse and FBI clearances; however, the previously completed clearances were processed more than 60 months prior. The file for Staff #4 contained a disclosure statement that was signed after her first date in a child care position.

An outdoor picnic table located in an area accessible to children in care was observed to have four exposed bolts on the underside of the table. Contact with said bolts could cause laceration injuries.

The files for Child #1 through #4 contained immunization records that did not include record of an influenza vaccine in past year. Additionally, said files contained no documentation that reflected a parent/guardian's belief against influenza vaccines or a physician's written statement that indicated a medical reason that an influenza vaccine was not administered.

Although the file for Staff #2 contained a current health assessment, the previously completed health assessment was administered more that 24 months prior.

The file for Staff #4 included a health assessment that did not include the results of an examination for communicable diseases or an assessment of Staff #4's suitability to provide child care.

The files for Staff #1, #3, #4, and #6, each being employed in a child care position for more than 90 days, did not contain documentation of the completion of Health and Safety Basics training.

Although the file for Staff #2 contained documentation of the completion of mandated reporter training in the past 60 months, the previous training completion was more than 60 months prior to the date that the current training was completed.

The files for Staff #7 and #8, each listed as Assistant Group Supervisors, did not contain documentation of two years of child care experience.

The file for Child #3 contained an emergency contact form that did not include written parental consent for emergency medical care.

The file for Child #3 contained an emergency contact form that did not include written parental consent for the administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff members.

The file for Staff #1 did not include two written, nonfamily references.