Hooverville Elementary School

The file of Staff #1, a provisional hire, lacked documentation of application for the National Sex Offender Registry Certificate prior to or on the date of initial hire and lacked a valid Child Abuse Clearance (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #1 contained no NSOR and contained a volunteer Child Abuse Clearance.

At approximately 7:40 AM on 11/15/23 Staff #1 took 10 children to a school operated program in another part of the building leaving Staff #3 with 14 children which included young school age children and older school age children.

At approximately 7:30 AM on 11/15/23 Staff #1 and #3 were caring for a group of mixed age children which included 17 young school-age children and 7 older school-age children. Staff #1 and #3 indicated they were sharing responsibility of the children. When asked to name the children, Staff #1 was able to name all of them, but Staff #3 was only able to name 18 of them.

The files of Staff #3 and #4 lacked documentation of training regarding the emergency plan on an annual basis (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #3 contained documentation of emergency plan training completed on 12/6/21, 2/28/23, and 8/17/23. The file of Staff #4 contained no documentation of emergency plan training in 2022 or 2023.

The file of Staff #1 did not contain a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting. The file of Staff #1 did not contain a health assessment.

The file of Staff #1 lacked a health assessment which included tuberculosis screening by Mantoux method at initial employment. Staff #1 lacked documentation of a tuberculosis screening by Mantoux method being completed.

Emergency drills were not conducted annually. The facility provided documentation of emergency drills being conducted on 11/17/21 and 1/20/23.

The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter did not ensure that fire drills were conducted at least once every 60 days. The facility provided documentation that fire drills were conducted on 10/19/22, 12/13/22, 3/10/23, 4/26/23 and 10/23/23. The facility provided documentation of being closed from 6/1/23 to 8/23/23.

The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter did not ensure that evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.

The file of Child #4 lacked an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. Child #4 had an admission date of 8/23/23 with no health report in the file.

The files of Staff #2 and #3 lacked documentation of completing the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 by December 30, 2022 (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #2 contained documentation of completing the health and safety update on 1/17/23. The file of Staff #3 contained documentation of completing the health and safety update on 1/31/23.

The files of Staff #2, #3, and #4 lacked documentation of participating, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #2 contained documentation of fire safety training completed on 8/21/23 with previous training completed on 7/29/22. The file of Staff #3 contained documentation of fire safety training completed on 3/27/23 with previous training completed on 8/26/21. The file of Staff #4 contained documentation of fire safety training completed on 8/13/22.

The file of Staff #3 lacked documentation of completing pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation in an approved curriculum by a PQAS certified trainer within 90 days of hire (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #3 contained documentation of completing pediatric first aid and CPR in an approved curriculum by a PQAS certified trainer on 1/22/22.

The file of Staff #1, who was designated as an assistant group supervisor, lacked documentation of meeting one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing.

The files of Staff #2 and #3 lacked a written evaluation on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. The file of Staff #2 contained a written evaluation dated 10/25/22. The file of Staff #3 contained a written evaluation dated 8/10/22.

The files of Children #2 and #4 contained the original copies of the agreement. The facility did not make a copy for the files and give the original to the parent.

It was observed that agreements were not on file at the date of admission for Children #1, #3, and #4. Child #'1s date of admission was 8/23/23 with an agreement dated 9/8/23. Child #3's date of admission was 8/23/23 with an agreement dated 9/11/23. Child #4's date of admission was 8/23/23 with an agreement dated 9/12/23.

The file of Staff #1 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

The operator did not provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

The file of Staff #3 lacked documentation of obtaining an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

2nd citation. Previously cited on 11/7/22. The file of Staff #1 lacked documentation of receiving training regarding the emergency plan on an annual basis. The file of Staff #1 contained documentation of emergency plan training completed on 10/21 but no documentation for 2022.

2nd citation. Previously cited on 11/7/22. The file of Staff #3 lacked an adult health assessment which included an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

2nd citation. Previously cited on 11/7/22. The file of Staff #3 lacked an adult health assessment which included the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

2nd citation. Previously cited on 11/7/22. The file of Child #1 lacked the complete work address of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form.

2nd citation. Previously cited on 11/7/22. The file of Staff #2 lacked documentation of obtaining an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

The file of Staff #2 lacked documentation of application for the State child abuse and neglect registry check and State sex offender registry check from the State(s) in which Staff #2 resided in the last 5 years prior to or on the date of initial hire (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #2 contained a State child abuse and neglect registry check from the State(s) in which Staff #2 resided dated 11/2/21. The file of Staff #2 did not contain a State sex offender registry check from the State(s) in which Staff #2 resided. The file of Staff #5, a provisional hire, lacked documentation of application for the NSOR prior to or on the date of initial hire (SEE LIS CODE Sheet). The file of Staff #5 contained a NSOR receipt dated 11/8/22.

The files of Staff#1 and #2 lacked documentation of receiving training regarding the emergency plan on an annual basis. The file of Staff #1 contained documentation of emergency plan training completed on 4/20/21 but no documentation for 2022. The file of Staff #2 contained documentation of emergency plan training completed on 10/1/21 but no documentation for 2022.

On 11/14/22 observed a yellow foam ball with approximately an 11-inch piece missing. On 11/14/22 observed broken connector tiles.

On 11/14/22 observed embedded equipment in the Outdoor Play Space with approximately 4 to 6 inches of wood mulch. On 11/14/22 observed embedded equipment in the Outdoor Play Space with approximately 3 to 4 inches of rubber mulch. The Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends 9 inches of wood mulch and 6 inches of rubber mulch as protective surface coverings.

The file of Staff #5 lacked documentation of a health assessment being conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #5 contained a health assessment dated 11/9/22.

The file of Staff #4 lacked an adult health assessment which included an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

The file of Staff #4 lacked an adult health assessment which included the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

The Director or designated staff person did not ensure that fire drills were conducted at least once every 60 days. The facility provided documentation of fire drills being conducted on 10/18/21, 11/18/21, 12/20/21, 2/2/22, 3/31/22, and 10/19/22. The facility was closed from 5/31/22 through 8/24/22.

The operator lacked documentation that a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates were sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

The files of Children #3 and #5 lacked an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. The file of Child #3, with an admission date of 8/24/22, did not contain a health report. The file of Child #5, with an admission date of 8/24/22, did not contain a health report with a date.

The operator lacked documentation of notifying the local traffic authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. The operator provided documentation of local traffic authorities being notified on 10/14/22.

The facility did not have a policy that addressed the recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, and distraught child, and the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.

The file of Staff #1 lacked documentation of renewing their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation on or before the expiration of the most current certification. The file of Staff #1 contained documentation of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation training on 11/18/21 with previous training on 3/20/19.

The file of Staff #3 lacked documentation of a written evaluation on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #3 did not contain a written evaluation.

The file of Staff #1, who was designated as the director, lacked documentation of 1 year of experience with children.

The files of Children #2, #3, and #4 lacked the fee to be charged per day or per week on the agreement.

The file of Child #2 lacked the date of the child's admission on the agreement.

The files of Children #1, #2, #3, and #4 contained the original agreement. The facility did not make a copy for the file and give the original to the parent.

The file of Child #1 lacked the complete work address of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form. The file of Child #3 lacked the work telephone number of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form.

The file of Child #1 lacked the complete address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form.

The file of Staff #4 lacked documentation of completing professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire (SEE LIS Code Sheet). Staff #4 had documentation of completing pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation on 1/31/22.

The files of Staff #1 and #3 lacked documentation of obtaining an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Staff #1 was incorrectly provisionally hired. Staff #1 was employed on 10/11/21 and sent for a Maryland child abuse clearance on 10/28/21. Staff #1 was also missing a Maryland state police clearance on file and application for clearance was not on file.