Grace Ridge Preschool

During a renewal inspection on 4/7/26, certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff # 1 (see code sheet for DOH) has a state police and child abuse clearance designated for a volunteer, therefore they are invalid. More than 60 months passed between NSOR certifications on file for staff # 2. NSOR certifications are dated 8/13/20 and 6/10/25.

During a renewal inspection on 4/7/26, certification rep reviewed staff files. There was no documentation on file that staff # 3 participated in annual emergency plan training. The dates of documented emergency plan training are 10/20/24 then 2/2/26.

During a renewal inspection on 4/7/26, certification rep reviewed staff files. The staff evaluation on file for staff # 3 is dated 3/2/2026, which is more than 12 months since their hire date (see code sheet for date of hire).

During an allocated unannounced inspection on 10/9/25, certification rep reviewed staff file # 1. Staff # 1 did not have an initial health assessment and TB screening results on file (see code sheet for date of hire).

During an allocated unannounced inspection on 10/9/25, certification rep observed more than 30 days passed between alarm tests dated 5/15/25 and 6/17/25.

During an allocated unannounced inspection, the staff file for staff # 1 did not have proof of education and experience prior to service at the facility.

During a renewal inspection on 4/9/25, it was observed that staff persons # 1, 2, 3, and 4 (see code sheet for dates of hire) did not have clearances on file as required by CPSL at the time of their hire. Clearances for staff # 1 are dated as follows: State Police 10/18/24, Childline 12/27/22, FBI 10/18/24, and NSOR 10/16/24. Clearances for staff #2 are dated as follows: State police 10/19/24, Childline 10/27/24, FBI 10/18/24, and NSOR 10/31/24. Clearances for staff # 3 are dated as follows: State police 1/31/25, Childline 2/5/25, FBI 4/3/25, and NSOR 10/17/24. Clearances for staff # 4 are dated as follows: State police 5/16/24, Childline 10/31/24, FBI 10/8/24, and NSOR 10/10/24. Staff person # 3 did not completed mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet. Mandated reporter training is valid as evidenced by the certificate of training dated 12/30/24.

During a renewal inspection on 4/9/25, the files for staff # 1, 3, and 4 were reviewed. There is no initial health assessment and TB test results on file for staff persons # 1 and 3. The initial health assessment on file for staff person # 4 (see code sheet for DOH) is dated 8/28/24; TB test results are dated 8/30/24.

Staff persons # 5, 6, and 7 did not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 7/31/24. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is dated 8/12/24 for staff persons # 5, 6, and 7.

Staff persons # 1, 2, and 3 did not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their dates of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric CPR/First Aid. Pediatric CPR/First Aid certificates on file for staff # 1, 2, and 3 are dated 2/5/25.

During a renewal inspection on 4/7/25, operator indicated that staff # 1 was hired as a group supervisor. There was no proof of education and experience prior to service at the facility.

During a renewal inspection on 4/7/25, the files for staff # 1, 2, and 3 did not contain two written nonfamily references.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/18/23. At that time, Staff Person #1 was observed working unsupervised. Staff Person #1 had not completed approved pediatric first aid/cpr training.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/18/23. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The immunization records for Child #1 did not include documentation of administration of the flu vaccine. The immunization records for Child #2 did not include documentation of administration of the flu vaccine. The immunization records for Child #3 did not include documentation of administration of the flu vaccine since 11/1/21. The immunization records for Child #4 did not include documentation of administration of the flu vaccine since 12/2/20.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/18/23. At that time, Staff Person #1 had not completed approved pediatric first aid/cpr training within 90 days of their date of hire. Staff Person #2 had not completed approved in-person pediatric first aid/cpr training within 90 days of their date of hire.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/20/22. At that time, an electrical outlet was observed in the gym that was not equipped with a protective cover. The outlet was accessible to the preschool children playing in the gym at the time.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/20/22. At that time, the trash can in the Preschool 3 classroom was not equipped with a lid. Soiled tissues and remains from snack were observed in the trash can.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/20/22. At that time, the director stated that the fire detection system is set off when conducting fire drills every 60 days. The director stated that the system is not manually tested every 30 days as required by Act 62. The facility had previously submitted a testing report conducted by First Alarm Security.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/20/22. At that time, the file for Child #1 was reviewed. The file did not contain the child's date of admission at the facility.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/20/22. At that time, the facility's written plan identifying the means of transporting a child and the staff provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted in each child care space.