Hansel and Gretel Early Learning Center · 2206 Walnut St, Harrisburg

Complaint investigation revealed, the infant rooms were understaffed and did not meet the required staff to child ratio.

Infants went unsupervised when staff person #2 would obtain breakfast from parking lot. Another staff person #1 fell asleep and dosed off in the classroom.

Staff person #2 would use sharp language with and would address children inappropriately using a harsh tone of voice that was not appropriate to the development needs of the children.

Staff person #3 had a timeframe between clearances obtained that is greater than the 60 months permitted. The current Child Abuse clearance is dated 10.18.23 and the previous one is dated 9.5.18. The current Mandated reporter training is dated 10.19.23 and the previous one is dated 6.26.18

It was observed that 2 windows in the Cottage toddler room could be opened more than 6 inches. It was observed that the last window in the main building 1st floor PS room (by Kitchen - leading to playground) and the little schoolhouse did not have window screens

It was observed that wall paint by the doorway was peeling in the Cottage ITCS room. There was also some light wall damage at the corner of the doorway heading towards the Cottage Down room.

The file for facility person # 5 included updated health assessments that were not obtained within 24 months of the prior assessment. The file for facility person #5 included health assessments dated 8.9.21 and 9.18.23.

First aid kits in the infant 2 room and lower-level toddler room in the ITCS did not contain scissors. (Corrected on-site)

Staff person # 11 has not completed pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).

The file for staff person #21 contained an unapproved Health and Safety Training dated 9/23/2016 and an updated was not obtained as required.

Verbal statements obtained from two staff persons revealed, Staff person #1 was observed in hallway and vestibule area of cottage building using cell phone leaving children unattended.

Verbal statements obtained from two staff persons were consistent that staff person #1 in infant room was heard shouting to infants in care, "you need to shut up already and stop crying,' Shut it."

It was observed that the outdoor condition of the metal fencing by the Little School House was unsafe. The fence had a visible and large gap that did not restrict children from entering the outside parking lot and nearby highway. Cert. rep shared that this area was not to be used until corrections of the fence were made.

It was observed that the downstairs hand rail in the Cottage area towards the ITCS- toddler room was loose and not in good repair.

It was observed that a written statement for giving formula and feeding schedule for 1 infant in care at the Cottage area was not available. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

It was observed that provider did not have an emergency drill log documented and on-file.

It was observed that manually testing of smoke detection systems were not conducted at least once every 30 days. The documented testing at the facility occurred on 8/10/21, 9/17/21, 10/6/21, 11/3/21, 11/18/21, 12/6/21, 1/24/22.

It was observed that the director or designee did not ensure compliance with manually testing of smoke detection systems were not conducted at least once every 30 days.

Facility staff person #2 is designated as an aide. Facility staff person did not have on file verification of the completion of the 8th grade or completion of a GED or high diploma.

The files for children #1 and #2, children #3 and 4, and children #4 and #5 were observed to have two children listed on the emergency contact form and agreement.

Facility staff person #1 did not have a second reference on file that attested to facility staff person #2 suitability as a facility person.