Greater Scranton YMCA Day Care

During a complaint investigation on 6/17/25, staff admitted that on 5/20/25, staff # 1 was responsible for child # 1 and child # 1 was left unsupervised in the hallway when walking from the bathroom to the classroom. It was also determined that on 6/11/25, child # 2 was alone in the classroom by staff # 1 from 2:54 PM to 3:09 PM. Staff # 1 entered the classroom twice during that time for approximately 1 minute each, and neither time acknowledged the child laying on the floor.

During a complaint investigation on 5/28/25, certification rep reviewed video footage from 5/20/25 in which staff # 1 used one hand to pick up child # 1. Child # 1 sustained an injury - nurse maid elbow - as a result of being picked up by one hand. The incident appeared accidental despite the child's injury.

During a complaint investigation on 5/20/25, it was determined that a child received treatment at the emergency room on 5/12/25 and this was not reported to the regional office until 5/14/25.

During a renewal inspection on 1/21/25, cert rep observed unlocked cabinets which contained diaper creams labeled "keep out of reach of children" accessible to children in the T2A and T2B classrooms.

There were open trash cans with trash contaminated by human secretions observed in the PS2, PS1, Y4, Y3, and bathroom 2.

There were water stained ceiling tiles observed in the Pre K 2 and the Y3 classrooms.

In the blue room, peeling paint was observed on the wall straight across from the entrance.

There were nap mats observed in the Pre K 1 and T2B classroom with torn edges and exposed foam stuffing rendering them unable to be properly sanitized.

Child # 1 is a young toddler (see code sheet for DOB). More than 6 months passed between the initial health assessment dated 10/22/23 and the updated health assessment dated June, 2024.

Staff # 1 was hired to be an assistant group supervisor. There is no verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility to qualify them for this position.

More than 6 months passed between child service reports for child # 1 as evidenced by the child service reports dated 8/10/24 and 1/7/2025.

During a complaint investigation is was verified that an incident occurred between 2 school aged children in which one pushed another. Operator disclosed the incident report was not provided to the parent on the date of the incident.

More than 30 days passed between fire alarm tests as evidenced by the logs since the last inspection dated 1/15/24, 2/15/24, 3/5/24, 4/5/24, 5/8/24, 6/14/24, 7/3/24, and 7/14/24.

Staff person # 1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric CPR/First aid and 10 Hour Health and Safety Training.

During the renewal inspection that began on 1/17/24 the inspector observed that staff #14 had initially had a Pa Child Abuse clearance on 12/18/18 and did not update this until 1/4/24. The CPSL requires all clearances to be updated every 60 months. Staff #14 was required to have this clearance before 12/18/23.

During the renewal inspection that began on 1/17/24 the inspector observed that the Monday/Wednesday/Friday room was missing a bar of soap from the rooms first aid kit.

During the renewal inspection that began on 1/17/24 the inspector observed that the young toddler room had some chipped paint that was accessible to children in care.

During the renewal inspection that began on 1/17/24 the inspector observed that the young toddler room's thermometer was missing from the refrigerator where children's perishable food items were stored.

During the renewal inspection that began on 1/17/24 the inspector observed that staff #6 and staff #11 did not have a health assessment on file since hire (See LIS Code Sheet for start date).

During the renewal inspection that began on 1/17/24 the inspector observed that the required every thirty days of manual fire safety system testing was not being conducted. The facility documented manual testing dates of 1/9/23 to 2/15/23, 2/15/23 to 3/17, 4/10/23 to 5/19/23, 5/19/23 to 6/23/23. 7/5/23 to 8/10/23, 9/1/23 to 10/2/23, 10/2/23 to 11/17/23 and 11/17/23 to 12/28/23.

Staff persons # 1, #4, and #15 did not complete the required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS Code Sheet): pediatric first aid/CPR training.

Staff persons #2, #3, #4, #5, #7, #8, #9, #10, #12, #13, and #14 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022.

While at the facility unannounced on 12/5/23 the inspector observed two new staff files (#1and #2) and found that staff #1 was missing two of the necessary out of state clearances since their hire on 7/10/23. Staff #2 was hired on 9/6/23 and was also missing one of the two necessary out of state clearances. Upon the first day of working in direct childcare a facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the PA State Police Record check, DHS FBI fingerprint submission, Pa Child Abuse Registry clearance information, the NSOR, a copy of the disclosure statement and any out of state clearances if the facility person resided out of PA in the last five years. Also acceptable are copies of the less than 60 months old, completed clearance information required under the CPSL and mentioned above.

While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection the inspector observed that the facility did not have emergency phone numbers posted in each childcare space as is required.

While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection the inspector observed child file #2 and found that it was missing signature by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title.

While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection the inspector observed child file # 2 and noted that it was missing information on child allergies as well as current medication and reasons for medications.

While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection the inspector observed child file # 2 and noted that it was missing an assessment of an acute or chronic health problem or special need and recommendations for treatment or services, including information regarding abnormal results of screening tests for vision, hearing or lead poisoning.

While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection the inspector observed child file # 1, #3. #4, and #6 either had no documentation of an Influenza vaccine or overdue Influenza immunizations.

While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection the inspector observed child file # 2 and noted that it was missing a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection the inspector observed that the facility did not send the emergency plan to the county EMA only to the local.

While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection the inspector observed several child files and found that child file #4 and #6 did not have health assessments within 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.

Staff persons #1, #2, #3,#4, #7, #8, #11,#12, #14, #15, #16, #17, #18, and #19, all have acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic.

While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection the inspector observed child file # 1 last had an update to the emergency form on 4/18/22

While at the facility unannounced on 11/29/22 for the complaint investigation the inspector observed a video showing staff #1 grab a toddler aged child by both arms and push the child onto the nap mat and shortly after pick the child up again repeat the pattern.

The Child Protective Services Law(CPSL) was revised to include the requirement for the National Sex Offender Registry(NSOR) clearance effective 9/30/2019. This clearance is required within the 45 day provisional hire period for staff. During the renewal process that began on 1/28/22 the inspector reviewed the staff files and found that staff #5 began direct child care on 4/26/21 and did not have a NSOR completed until 11/1/21. Staff #7 began direct care with children on 6/3/19 and did not have a NSOR completed until 7/23/21.

During the renewal process that began on 1/28/22 the inspector reviewed the emergency plan and noted that it was missing the necessary accommodations for infants, toddlers.

During the renewal process that began on 1/28/22 the inspector reviewed the fire drill log and noted that there was a fire drill on 7/14/21 and not another until 12/30/21.

During the renewal process that began on 1/28/22 the inspector reviewed the emergency plan and noted that it was missing the necessary accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.

During the renewal process that began on 1/28/22 the inspector reviewed the emergency plan and noted that there was no proof to substantiate that the emergency plan was sent to local municipality and to the county emergency management agency as is required.

During the renewal process that began on 1/28/22 the inspector reviewed the staff files and found that staff #1 began working in child care on 3/5/21 and did not obtain Health and Safety training until 1/6/22, staff#3 began working in child care on 12/10/20 and did not obtain Health and Safety training until 8/23/21, staff #5 began working in child care on 4/26/21 and did not obtain Health and Safety training until 1/6/22, staff #6 began working in child care on 9/10/18 and did not obtain Health and Safety training until 8/22/21, staff #7 began working in child care on 6/3/19 and did not obtain Health and Safety training until 1/10/22.

During the renewal process that began on 1/28/22 the inspector reviewed the staff files and found that staff #1 began working in child care on 3/5/21 and did not obtain Pa Mandated Reporter Training until 7/23/21. This training is required within 90 days of hire.

During the renewal process that began on 1/28/22 the inspector reviewed the staff files and found that staff #4 began direct care with children on 11/8/21 as a aide and has no proof of at least an 8th grade education in the staff file.

While at the facility unannounced on 10/20/21 the inspector found a diaper changing mat, on the changing table, in the toddler room, to be ripped and the foam exposed rendering it unable to be cleaned or sanitized.