Happy Hollow at Hope Childcare Center

On 08/25/2026, observed an infant sleeping in a crib which did not have at least 2 feet of space on 3 sides of the crib. Highchairs were placed on one side, and a baby bouncer was placed on the other side.

The letter to the parent explaining the emergency procedures did not include information to the parent that an emergency drill is practiced annually and accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.

Observed a bottle of Aquafor lotion labeled "Keep out of reach of children" on the cubbies in the Preschool classroom which was accessible to children.

Observed adult size scissors on top of the cubbies and a tape dispenser with sharp metal edges in the PreK classroom which were accessible to children. Observed loose power cords, a stapler remover and a tape dispenser with sharp metal edges in plastic craft bins accessible to children in the preschool (3-year-old) classroom. Observed the baseboard heat cover in the kindergarten classroom was open exposing the sharp metal edges on the heat elements.

Observed a metal toilet paper holder with one side missing and the second side was protruding from the wall in front of the toilet creating a hazard to the children using the bathroom in the toddler classroom.

Observed infant swings with embedded mounting which did not have protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the US CPSC. The swings were mounted over outdoor carpeting without shock-absorbing materials. *Corrected at the time of the inspection.

The file for child #1 (see LIS code sheet) included a record of the child's immunization status which lacked a 1st and 2nd dose of Rotavirus immunizations.

On 08/25/2026, observed staff in the toddler classroom changing a diaper and did not immediately place the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. The changing table is located in the classroom to the left of the bathroom door, and the trash can was located in the right corner of the bathroom. Observed the soiled diaper being placed into a plastic grocery bag and tied prior to placing it into the hands-free covered can. Staff did not sanitize the diaper changing pad after changing the child's diaper until they were reminded by the Certification Representative.

Fire drill documentation in the previous 12 months show they have been conducted in the morning between 8:00 - 11:00 am. Fire drills are not conducted in the afternoon or during a variety of program activities.

The provider's Shaken Baby, Abusive Head Trauma & Child Maltreatment policy does not address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment. *Corrected at the time of the inspection.

Staff person #1, #2, #3, and #5 have completed mandated reporter training within 60 months of their previous training, however the mandated reporter training does not meet the minimum of three hours.

The enrollment packet provided to families does not include supervision or dismissal policies.

On 08/18/2026, observed the infant teacher did not take emergency contact information to the outdoor place space for the infants receiving care. *Corrected at the time of the inspection. On 08/25/2026, observed emergency contact information was not present in the cafeteria for the children from the toddler and preschool classrooms while in the room eating lunch.

The file for staff person #4 did not include two-written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. One reference on file was from a relative and the other was a reference which did not reference their suitability to serve in a child care position.

The file for staff person #1 included an FBI clearance which was not updated within 60 months of the previous clearance. A PDE FBI clearance dated 07/17/2025 was on file and is not valid for child care and the previous FBI clearance was dated 05/27/2021 and needed to be updated by 05/27/2026.

Observed sunscreen which was not locked or made inaccessible to children while at the pool; the bag containing the sunscreen was located on the ground.

Observed the first aid kit was accessible to children while at the pool; the bag containing the first aid kit was located on the ground.

Observed prescription and nonprescription medication in a backpack on the ground which was accessible to school age children while at the pool; the bag was secured with 2 carabiner clips connected to the zipper on the bag which were easily opened and did not prevent access.