Golden Rose Daycare

The file for Staff #3 did not have acceptable PA State Police and PA Child Abuse clearances for employment purposes by date of hire. The file for Staff #3 contained an FBI clearance dated 10/30/24, more than 45 days after Staff #3's date of hire (SEE IS CODE SHEET). The file for Staff #4 lacks a Child Abuse clearance and a NSOR Certificate and is more than 45 days after Staff #4's date of hire (SEE IS CODE SHEET). The file for Staff #4 contained PA State Police (dated 10/3/24) and FBI (dated 9/20/24) clearances dated more than 45 days after date of hire. The file for Staff #6 did not have acceptable PA State Police and PA Child Abuse clearances for employment purposes by date of hire. The file for Staff #6 contained an FBI clearance (dated 5/24/24) and a NSOR certificate (dated 3/7/24), more than 45 days after Staff #6's date of hire (SEE IS CODE SHEET). Staff #3, Staff #4, and Staff #6 may not work in a child care position in the facility.

During naptime in the Young Toddler Room at approximately 1:35 PM, Staff #8 was observed caring for 1 Younger Toddler, 3 Older Toddlers, and 1 Preschool Aged child without any natural or artificial lighting. The lack of lighting did not allow Staff #8 to see and properly assess the children for appropriate supervision.

The facility's emergency plan did not contain a method to inform parents that the emergency has ended and instructions for how to safely be reunited with their children.

The most recent annual review of the facility's emergency plan is dated 2/1/23, more than 12 months prior.

The two most recent emergency plan trainings on file for Staff #1 (2/1/24 & 3/14/25), Staff #2 (2/5/24 & 3/17/25), Staff #5 (2/6/24 & 3/14/25), and Staff #6 (2/6/24 & 3/14/25) are dated more than 12 months apart.

Lysol Disinfectant Spray on the sink counter and Seventh Generation All Purpose Spray under the sink in an unlocked cabinet, both labeled 'Keep Out of Reach of Children', were observed in the staff bathroom which was unlocked and accessible to children.

In the Older Toddler Room, the garbage can containing tissues with human secretions did not have a plastic liner.

In the Preschool Room, the first-aid kit was missing gloves. In the School Age Room, the first-aid kit was missing tweezers. In the Gross Motor Room, the first-aid kit was missing tweezers and tape.

In the Older Toddler Room, three coaxial cables were observed protruding from the wall and could be hazardous to children.

Peeling paint and plaster was observed on the left and right side of the interior doorframe in the Infant Room.

During naptime, the Young Toddler Room was observed to have children in care and did not contain any natural light and was not using the lamp located in the space.

In the School Age Room, a plastic seat at the cafeteria table was observed to be broken and not in good repair.

In the Preschool Room, with a mixed group of toddlers, ripped and peeling vinyl less than one inch in diameter was observed on a foam climber. In the Older Toddler Room, a table with a vinyl covering was observed with peeling vinyl less than one inch in diameter. The climber and table were accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

The most recent health assessment on file for Child #4 (Preschool Age) is dated 6/23/23, more than 12 months prior.

The immunization records on file for Child #2 (Older Toddler) and Child #4 (Preschool) lacked the following immunizations: 2 doses of Hepatitis A without a Letter of Exemption in the file. Child #2 and Child #4 must be dismissed from care by close of business on 4/7/25 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.

In the hallway used by children, a bottle of Children's Liquid Acetaminophen was observed in an open exterior pocket of a diaper bag in a cubby and was accessible to children.

In the Infant Room, a plastic-lined trash can containing used diapers did not contain a lid.

The most recent health assessments on file for Staff #2 (1/18/23) and Staff #7 (11/17/22) are dated more than 24 months prior. The initial health assessment and tuberculosis test on file for Staff #3 are dated 4/14/24, which is after Staff #3's date of hire (SEE IS CODE SHEET). The file for Staff #4 lacks an initial health assessment and tuberculosis test and is after Staff #4's date of hire (SEE IS CODE SHEET).

At the time of inspection, the facility's menu was not posted in a conspicuous location.

The initial health assessment and written immunization record on file for Child #3 (dated 4/1/24) and Child #5 (dated 10/24/24) are dated more than 60 days beyond the child's date of enrollment (SEE IS CODE SHEET).

At the time of inspection, the facility lacked documentation of annual written notification to local traffic safety authorities of location of facility and program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around facility.

Staff #6 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (SEE IS CODE SHEET): Pediatric First Aid/CPR. The training was completed on 9/26/24.

The most recent staff evaluation on file for Staff #7 is dated 11/24/23, more than 12 months prior.

Staff #4, classified as an Assistant Group Supervisor, contained documentation that Staff #4 completed high school but lacked documentation of two years of child care experience.

The most recent child service report on file for Child #3 (4/29/24) and Child #4 (12/7/23) are more than 6 months prior. The file for Child #5, who has been enrolled for more than 6 months (SEE IS CODE SHEET), did not contain any child service reports.

The financial agreement forms on file for Child #1, Child #3, and Child #5 lacked persons whom the child can be released to.

The financial agreement form on file for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5 were the original agreement form. The parent is to obtain the original agreement, and the facility is to retain a copy of the agreement form.

The emergency contact form on file for Child #3 lacked the enrolling parent's home address.

The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 lacked written consent from the parent for the facility to obtain emergency medical care.

The Infant Room lacked a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care.

The two most recent 6-month parent review and update of the emergency contact and financial agreement forms on file for Child #4 are dated 9/24/24 and 4/1/25, more than 6 months apart.

The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 lacked written consent from the parent for the facility to administer minor first aid procedures.

The file for Staff #2 contained two written reference letters. It was later determined by a conversation with the operator that one of the letters were written by a family member of Staff #2, making the letter unacceptable. The file for Staff #3 contained a written nonfamily letter of reference dated 4/1/24, which is after Staff #3's date of hire (SEE IS CODE SHEET). The file for Staff #7 lacked two written nonfamily letters of reference.

The file for Staff #3 lacked documentation of application of a FBI clearance and NSOR certificate (dated 8/22/24) prior to date of hire (SEE IS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. The file Staff #3 lacked an FBI and NSOR clearance within 45 days of hire (SEE IS CODE SHEET). The file for Staff #4 contained a volunteer State Police clearance, making it invalid.

The Mandated Reporter training on file for Staff #3 dated 8/22/24 is not an approved training, making it invalid. The disclosure statement on file for Staff #4 lacked a date, making it invalid.

At approximately 10:45am in the Gross Motor Room, a combined group supervised by Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #4, were observed watching a video while a preschool aged child was confined in a high chair.

The file for Staff #3 lacked Emergency Plan training within 90 days of hire (SEE IS CODE SHEET).

At approximately 10:45, a mixed age group of children ranging from younger toddler to preschoolers, were observed in the indoor Gross Motor room that has a designated maximum capacity of 9.

Outlet covers were missing in the School Age Room (outlet front wall), Infant Room (outlet in back left corner & outlet on front wall), and Gross Motor Room (outlet right of Preschool Door).

In the Gross Motor Room, a section of paneling covering a hole in the brick was observed not securely attached and accessible to children, which could be hazardous.

In the Gross Motor Room, a plastic container containing toys was observed with a crack that could cause pinch points and was accessible to children.

The file for Staff #3 lacked an initial health assessment. The file for Staff #3 was lacked documentation of a Tuberculosis screening being completed within 12 months prior to date of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET). The Tuberculosis screening on file for Staff #3 was dated 2/15/23.

The health assessment on file for Staff #4 does not include the physician or health care professional's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Staff #1 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their hire date (SEE IS CODE SHEET): Get Started with Center-Based Care Revised-2022. The training was completed on 8/30/24. Staff #3 has not completed the following required pre-service trainings within 90 days of their hire date (SEE IS CODE SHEET): Pediatric First Aid/CPR and Get Started with Center Based Care.

The file for Staff #3, classified as an assistant group supervisor, lacked documentation of a high school diploma or general education development certificate and 2 years of experience with children.

At the time of inspection, the facility lacked a file for Staff #2.

The file for Staff #3 lacked two written nonfamily reference letters attesting to the staff person's suitability to work in child care.

A supply of empty garbage bags were observed in an unlocked cabinet in the hallway, accessible and posing a potential suffocation hazard to children in care.

The letter provided to parents explaining the emergency procedures did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

There were no protective receptacle covers placed in 4 electrical outlets on a power strip plugged into the wall by the computers and an electrical outlet on the wall by the entrance to room #1.

There was a bottle of Gorilla glue and (2) containers of DryDex spackling observed on a lower shelf in an unlocked closet in the hallway, accessible to children in care.

There was a section of paneling by the bathroom sink that was not secured to the wall and there was a small section of loose baseboard in the nap room.

The legs on the changing table in the infant room were very wobbly and unstable, making it unsafe for use by children in care.

The fire detection devices were not tested at least once every 30 days during the period between 1/12 to 2/16/2024.

The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include health insurance coverage for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Staff #1 completed professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation on 5/9/2023, which was more than 90 days following their date of hire.

The record for staff #1 included a disclosure statement dated 4/24/42023, which was following their first day working in child care, and lacked a NSOR verification certificate. The record for staff #2 included a disclosure statement dated 5/1/2023, a state police clearance dated 6/13/2023 and a FBI clearance dated 5/18/2023, which was following their first day working in child care, and lacked a NSOR verification certificate. See staff individual codes.

The facility did not have a written policy to address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment, as per Announcement C-22-03. The facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations, as per Announcement C-22-04.

A 6' long wooden board was observed leaning upright against the wall in room #1, which posed a potential tipping hazard for children in care.

The operator did not post the emergency plan in the facility.

The letter to the parents explaining their emergency procedures did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

There was no protective electrical outlet placed in an electrical outlet along the inside wall in room #1 and it was accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Hand sanitizer labeled keep out of the reach of children was observed on the sink in the girls bathroom and on a window sill in room #5, accessible to children in care.

There was a first-aid kit observed sitting on a shelf in the play space and in a bag hanging on a hook in the hallway outside of the children's bathrooms, accessible to children in care.

The light in the hallway leading to the door that exits from the facility to the rear of the building was not working and it was not lighted by artificial light.

A door that exits from facility to the rear of the building was obstructed by a children's wagon.

Soiled diapers were being discarded in a Diaper Genie, which is not a hands-free can.

The record for staff #1 lacked a health assessment and the record for staff #2 included a health assessment dated following their first day working in child care.

Written notification of safe routes was not posted by the operator in the child care facility.

The director did not ensure that the stand alone fire detection devices were tested every 30 days and testing was documented.

The record for child #1, #2, #3 and #4 lacked an agreement.

The record for child #5 included the original agreement.

The emergency contact information for child #2 did not include health insurance coverage.

Emergency contact information was not present in the child care spaces where children were observed receiving care.

The facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted.

Staff file #2 lacked requests for and valid clearances for the PA State Criminal Clearance, the Child Abuse Clearance, the NSOR Verification and the DHS FBI Clearance in the file.

The family lacked an emergency plan detailing shelter in place, lockdown, evacuation route off premises including a means for accommodation of infants, toddlers, children with special needs and medical conditions, a method to notify parents of an emergency and when that emergency is over.

The facility lacked first aid kits in each child care space containing the following items: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

The glass doors in the entry leading to the gross motor space lacked visual strips on the glass.

The refrigerator in room 5 lacked an operable thermometer.

Staff file #2 lacked a health assessment with the results of the physical examination and free from communicable disease statement.

The facility lacked evacuation routes on the floor plans posted at the facility.

The smoke detector located in the back hallway of the facility was chirping indicating that the batteries needed to be replaced.

Staff file #1 lacked the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 training conducted by 12/30/2022 as per the Announcement C-22-06. The Health and Safety training was completed on 10/3/2016.

Staff file #2 lacked two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.