Harleysville Learning Center

At the time of inspection, the file for staff member#2 contained a FBI clearance completed under the Department of Education instead of the required FBI clearance completed under the Department of Human Services (DHS), as required under the Child Protective Services Law (CPSL). Also, the file for staff member #3 did not include the Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Check for the state in which lived in the past five years, as required under the CPSL.

At the time of inspection, a part of the metal chain linked fence surrounding the outdoor play space was leaning creating a gap between the metal fence post and the building wall which was an entrapment hazard. Also, the double swing gate entrance of the chain-linked fence had a gap at the gate latch post which was wide enough to be a foothold for climbing over the fence.

At the time of inspection, a broken toilet was observed in the bathroom in the PreK classroom on the lower level.

At the time of inspection, the prescription medication observed for child #1 did not include a medication log with the parent's signature authorizing the medication administration

At the time of inspection, file for staff member #1 contained a health assessment dated 9-13-23 but did not include an updated health assessment dated less than 24 months from the date of the medical provider's signature.

At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #3 did not include verification of pediatric first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training conducted by a PQAS certified trainer. The file included a Red Cross lifeguard first-aid/ CPR professional rescuer certificate that did not specify pediatric training as required by the requirements.

At the time of inspection, the white vinyl fence surrounding the toddler outdoor play area was observed in disrepair. One fence panel was observed detached, so it no longer restricted access to the sidewalk leading to the parking lot located near the play area.

At the time of inspection, the preschool class was observed with 12 preschool children with one staff member.

At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1 did not include Florida's child abuse clearance nor Florida's sex offender registry document which is required from any state in the last five years.

At the time of inspection, the window screens in the school-age classroom were in disrepair.

At the time of inspection, the air vents in the PreK and toddler rooms on the first level were observed dusty. The window ledge in the bathroom in the PreK room was observed dusty. The glass window in toddler room, 1st level; was observed unclean with a large smudge of the surface. The door frame at the entrance of the toddler room on the 2nd level was observed with chipped/ peeling paint. Stains observed on the curtains near the radiator in the two-year-old room on 2nd level.

At the time of inspection, the inside of the refrigerator in the toddler room, 1st level; was observed unclean.

At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #2 included a high school diploma which did not look authentic due to the lack of information and/or information indicated.

At the time of inspection, the emergency contact form for child #1 did not have the parent signature for consent of emergency medical and minor first-aid.

At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1 did not contain verification of completion of Pediatric first aid/ CPR training within 90 days of hire date. The file included a temporary document indicating that staff member #1 completed the online portion of the training but still need to complete the face-to-face portion of the Pediatric first aid/ CPR training to obtain a certificate of completion.

On 4/4/2024, a child known to be allergic to milk was accidently given another child's sippy cup containing milk causing the child to need emergency medical attention.

At the time of inspection, rust was observed on the radiator cover in the bathroom located on the second-floor hallway. The rubber flooring at the top of the steps on the second level was unclean. In the two-year-old classroom the countertop near and around the sink with a changing area was observed unclean in areas, specifically where the countertop meets the wall. Chipped paint was observed on the window frame and on other surfaces in high traffic areas of the toddler classroom on the second level.

At time of inspection, an expired nonprescription medication identified for child #6 was observed in the PreK classroom.

At the time of inspection, a nonprescription medication identified for child #6 was observed in the PreK classroom without a medication log completed and signed by the child's parent.

At the time of inspection, the emergency contact forms for child #1 and child #2 were missing the addresses of the individual(s) designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

At the time of inspection, the emergency contact form for child #4 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care and consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by a facility person. The emergency contact form for child #5 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by a facility person.

Staff person #1 did not have CPSL results from out of state residency during the past years.