Grace Point Learning Center-Ephrata

On 6/26/25, a large wooden platform/stage fell on a child causing them to break their leg. The platform was leaning against a wall in the gym and was unstable enough to fall when the child jumped into it.

On 6/5/25, it was observed that outlet covers were missing in areas used by children 5 years of age or younger. 2 outlet covers were needed in the gym. CORRECTED ON SITE. 1 outlet cover was missing in the hallway by the kitchen door. CORRECTED ON SITE.

On 6/5/25, it was observed that 3 ceiling tiles in the Honeybee classroom were stained due to water damage.

On 6/5/25, it was observed that there was insufficient surfacing under the embedded equipment on the preschool/school age playground. Depth of surfacing (rubber mulch) measured approximately 4 inches.

On 6/5/25, it was observed that staff health assessments were not updated every 24 months. Staff person 1 had a health assessment on file that expired on 7/30/24 that was not updated until 8/20/24. Staff person 2 had a health assessment on file that expired on 5/31/25 that had not been updated.

On 6/10/24, it was observed to be to dark to see the children during nap time in the Beaver classroom.

On 6/10/24, it was observed that protective outlet covers were missing. An uncovered outlet was observed in the Teddy Bear room in the reading corner. Uncovered outlets were observed in the Bunny classroom on the surge protector in the corner opposite the windows. An uncovered outlet was observed in the Chapel under the shelf on the column.

On 6/10/24 it was observed that toxics were accessible to children. Aquaphor was observed in a child cubby in the Chipmunk classroom. Hand sanitizer was observed to be accessible to children on a shelf in the Cougar classroom.

On 6/10/24 it was observed that there were toxic plants in the childcare space. A Fiddleleaf Fig was present on the windowsill in the Chipmunk classroom. CORRECTED ON SITE A Purple Shamrock was present on the windowsill in the school age classroom. CORRECTED ON SITE.

On 6/10/24, it was observed that the windows were open without screens present in the Teddy Bear classroom.

On 6/10/24, it was observed that the windows in the Kangaroo classroom could be opened more that 6 inches due to the chains limiting the window opening being broken.

On 6/10/24, it was observed that surfaces were in need of repair at the facility. The ceiling tiles in the Honey Bee classroom were observed to be water damaged. Peeling paint was observed in the Teddy Bear classroom by the sink in the classroom. The shed on the toddler playground was observed to be damaged along the base with holes and splintering wood.

On 6/10/24, it was observed that there were torn nap mats in the Teddy Bear and Cougar classrooms.

On 6/10/24, it was observed that the inhaler for child 13 was expired and had been administered to the child 3 times after the expiration date on the medication.

On 6/10/24, it was observed that signed parental consent for administration of a medication, (an epi pen), for child 13 was not available.

On 6/10/24, it was observed that the medication log for child 10 did not include the dosage amount.

On 6/10/24, it was observed that the medication loge for child 10 and 11 did not include the dates for administration.

On 6/10/24, it was observed that the medication log for child 10 and 12 did not include times for administering the medication.

On 6/10/24 at 10:45 AM, it was observed that there was a lunch stored on top of the cubbies which contained yoghurt which should have been refrigerated.

On 6/10/24, it was observed that the fire system had not been tested every 30 days. The fire system was tested on 4/19/24 and then on 5/30/24 which is a gap of more than 30 days. The fire system was tested on 9/15/23 and then on 10/31/24 which is a gap of more than 30 days.

On 6/10/24, it was observed that staff person 1 had pediatric first aid/CPR training on file that was expired. No documentation of a current training was available.

On 6/10/24, it was observed that the daily schedule was not posted in the school age classroom.

On 6/10/24, it was observed that the emergency transportation plan was not posted in the Ducks, Chipmunks, Beavers, Honeybees, School Age, Cougars, Bunny, Lamb, and Kangaroo classrooms.

On 6/10/24, it was observed that staff person 2 did not have two references attesting to their suitability to work with children. Only 1 letter could be considered a reference while the other only showed documentation of experience and did not provide a reference.

Continued non-compliance from 12/20/23. On 1/11/24, it was observed that the Teddy Bear classroom was out of ratio at 7:30 AM. 11 preschool and school age children were observed with staff person 1. Facility records showed that ratio was not met from 7:19 to 7:27 AM.

On 12/20/23, it was observed that the Teddy Bear classroom was out of ratio at 7:45 AM. Staff person 1 was observed with 24 school age and preschool age children. Required ratio for this age group should have been 1 adult for every 10 children. Staff person 1 had 14 additional children in their care.

On 12/20/23, it was observed that staff person 1 was unable to name all of the children in their primary group. Staff person was responsible for 9 preschool age children at the time but could only name 7 due to the other 2 children's primary group care cards being broken and not with the staff person.

On 12/20/23, it was observed that the measured capacity for the Teddy Bear classroom was exceeded. 24 children were observed in the classroom which has a measured capacity of 23.

On 6/22/23, it was observed that an outlet was uncovered in the cougars classroom between the toy shelves.

On 6/22/23, it was observed that there was peeling paint in the Bunny and Lamb classrooms. Peeling paint was observed behind the entry door to the hallway in the Bunny classroom. Peeling paint was observed by the entry door to the hallway in the Lamb classroom.

On 6/22/23, it was observed that the drawers used to store the children's play kitchen supplies were cracked, posing a pinching hazard.

On 7/12/23, it was observed that staff person 1 did not have references on file. Staff person 1 had one reference and a 2nd letter that did not attest to their suitability to work with children.

On 6/22/22, it was observed that CPSL (Child Protective Services Law) was not followed. Staff person 1 had a FBI clearance on file for the Department of Education. Childcare staff are required to have a FBI clearance on file for the Department of Public Welfare. Staff person 1 had been employed longer than 90 days and had not completed Mandated Reporter Training. Mandated Reporter Training must be completed in the first 90 days.

On 6/22/22, it was observed that a blind cord was dangling down to within 2 feet of the floor in the Honey Bee (4's) classroom. CORRECTED ON SITE.

On 6/22/22, it was observed that diaper rash creams (toxics) were accessible to children (older infants) in the Bunny classroom under the unlocked changing table.

On 6/22/22, it was observed that there was an unlabeled spray bottle of cleaner in the Cougar classroom above the changing table.

On 6/22/22, it was observed that there was equipment on site that was not in good repair. The Green/Orange foam block in the Bunny Room (Older Infants) was torn/frayed exposing the stuffing. The Log Cabin play structure on the Toddler playground was broken near the door. The red waffle blocks on the preschool playground were cracked causing potential pinch hazards. Torn nap mats were observed in the Teddy Bear (3's) and Honey Bees (4's) classrooms.

On 6/22/22, it was observed that plastic bags were accessible to children under the age of 3 in the Ducks (young 2's) classroom in the unlocked storage closet.

On 6/22/22, it was observed that fire drills were not conducted every 60 days. The most recent fire drill was held on 4/20/22. A fire drill would have been due on 6/20/22 and had not been held at the time of the visit.

On 6/22/22, it was observed that proof of purchase for the fire detections system was unavailable. Provider is required to maintain proof of purchase for their fire detection system.

On 6/22/22, it was observed that the facility emergency plan and parent letter did not have a lockdown procedure.

On 6/22/22, it was observed that staff person 1 had been employed longer than 1 year and had not completed fire safety training.

On 6/22/22, it was observed that staff person 1 had been employed longer than 90 days and had not completed the Health and Safety training topics.

On 6/22/22, it was observed emergency contact information was not present with the children in care while outside in he Bunny (older infants) classrooms.

On 6/22/22, it was observed that staff persons 1 and 2 had been employed longer that 1 year and had not completed 12 training hours in the previous 12 months.

On 11/23/21, staff person 1 informed staff person 2 that they slapped child 1 on the hand because they had pushed another child.