Growing Friends Childcare Center and Preschool

Documentation of the facilities emergency plan did not include continuity of operations.

Documentation of the facilities parent letter did not include lockdown procedures and accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that there were 12 children in the 3rd grade and above classroom. The capacity of the 3rd grade and above classroom is 10 children.

During the time of inspection, the hallway had 2 ceiling tiles that were showing visible water damage. Infant classroom - 1 ceiling tile that was showing visible water damage. One's classroom - 1 ceiling tile that was showing visible water damage. Molding at the bottom of the wall was peeling off. (Corrected on site) PreK - Molding at the bottom of the wall was peeling off. (Corrected on site)

During the time of inspection, the infant classroom had two bottles that were not labeled. (Corrected on site)

During the time of inspection, a booster seat was observed in the transportation vehicle that expired on 11.24. 2021.

Facility Person #1 had one written, nonfamily reference attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

The record for facility person #1 (DOH see LIS code sheet) does not include an initial health assessment, including the results of initial tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

The record for the lifeguard does not contain a valid health assessment. This is evidenced by the health assessment on file being dated 6/2/2023, which exceeds 24 months following the date of signature.

It was observed on 2/13/2025 in the Preschool room bathroom disposable diapers are being discarded into a swing top trash can and not a hands-free covered can.

The health assessment for facility person #1 (DOH see lIS code sheet) was not updated within 24 months. This is evidenced by the record for facility person #1 containing health assessments dated 4/6/2022 and 5/29/2024. The health assessment for facility person #2 (DOH see lIS code sheet) was not updated within 24 months. This is evidenced by the record for facility person #2 containing health assessments dated 7/6/2021 and 9/18/2023.

It was observed on 10/2/2024 in the Preschool Room an air freshener and a container of hand wipes labeled "Keep Out of the Reach of Children" are accessible to children. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)) did not ensure the fire detection system was manually tested every 30 days. This is evidenced by manual testing occurring on 7/12/2024 and 8/16/2024, which is 35 days in between each manual testing.

The file for Staff Person #1 (DOH see LIS code sheet) contains documentation of misdemeanor grade charges and/or convictions. The RAP sheet was not submitted to Central Region OCDEL for review. (CORRECTED DURING THE INSPECTION) The file for Staff Person #2 (DOH see LIS code sheet) contains a PDE FBI clearance and not the required DHS FBI clearance.

It was observed on 2/21/2024 in the Toddler bathroom located in the hallway cleaning materials were accessible to children. (CORRECTED DURING THE INSPECTION)

It was observed on 2/21/2024 in the Preschool Room Magic Erasers are not being stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. (CORRECTED DURING THE INSPECTION)

It was observed on 2/21/2024 two BINGO daubers being used for arts and crafts are not labeled as nontoxic. (CORRECTED DURING THE INSPECTION)

It was observed on 2/21/2024 two (2) rusty nails are exposed along the wood border around the swing set area of the school-age playground. It was observed on 2/21/2024 several sections of weed barrier are exposed under the swing set on the preschool playground creating a tripping hazard. (ALL CORRECTED DURING THE INSPECTION)

It was observed on 2/22/2023 in the kindergarten classroom cleaning materials such as Lysol spray and disinfecting wipes are being stored on a shelf by the sink that is accessible to children. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

It was observed on 2/22/ 2023 in the kindergarten classroom the first-aid kit does not contain an assortment of adhesive bandages. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

It was observed on 2/22/2023 in the hallway bathroom the toddlers use for diaper changing, the hands-free trash can was not working properly and staff needed to lift the lid to dispose of soiled diapers. It was observed on 2/22/2023 the bathroom connected to the 3 year old room did not contain a hands-free covered trash can for the disposal of soiled pull-ups.

The file for Staff Person #1 DOH (see LIS code sheet) contains documentation of the completion of the professional development under subsection (f) dated 9/26/2016, which does not satisfy this requirement.

It was observed on 2/10/2022 the facility was using Styrofoam cups to serve the children drinks.

It was observed on the fire drill log a fire drill was conducted on 9/20/2021 and not again until 12/1/2021, a lapse of 71 days which does not meet the requirement of conducting a fire drill at least every 60 days.