Illumination Early Learning Center

CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE: On 8/12/2025, Staff #1 was supervising a group of 8 preschoolers as they walked from the Preschool 1 classroom, through a locked hallway, to the Preschool 2 classroom. During this transition, Child #1 and Child #2 were left unsupervised for approximately one minute in the locked hallway. The children were initially found by Staff #2, Facility Person #21, and a non-staff maintenance worker, and they stayed with the children until Staff #1 arrived. Staff #1 returned the children to the Preschool 2 classroom. This incident was self-reported to the Regional Office on 8/13/25. An acceptable plan of correction was received indicating that children will be supervised at all times. On 9/17/25, the facility self-reported that on this date, Child #3 was left in the Young Toddler 2 classroom unsupervised. A review of security camera footage showed that at 9:39 a.m. on 9/17/25, Staff #3 and Staff #4 exited the Young Toddler 2 Classroom with a group of eight young toddlers. At approximately 10:02 a.m., Child #3 was observed exiting the same classroom alone. The child wandered unsupervised in the hallway for about one minute before re-entering the classroom. At 10:03…

On 8/12/2025, Staff #1 was supervising a group of 8 preschoolers as they walked from the Preschool 1 classroom, through a locked hallway, to the Preschool 2 classroom. During this transition, Child #1 and Child #2 were left unsupervised for approximately one minute in the locked hallway. The children were initially found by Staff #2, Facility Person #21, and a non-staff maintenance worker, and they stayed with the children until Staff #1 arrived. Staff #1 returned the children to the Preschool 2 classroom. This incident was self-reported to the Regional Office on 8/13/25.

The facility provided parents with a letter explaining the emergency procedures. However, this letter did not include accommodations for toddlers. This information was required since the facility provides care for toddler-aged children.

In the hallway outside of the Young Toddler 2 Room, there was an extension cord power strip that was next to a fish tank. This power strip had one uncovered electrical outlet that was accessible to children 5 years of age and younger.

A Neutrogena beach defense sunscreen that was labeled, "keep out of reach of children," was observed in a dinosaur bookbag that was hanging from a wooden cubby shelf in the Older Toddler Room. Also, in the hallway outside of the Young Toddler 2 Room, there was a white cubby shelf with a brown container. This container had Tetra AquaSafe, a Jungle Brand "no more algae tank buddies", and Pimafix. These items were labeled, "keep out of reach of children." In the same container, there was a Fins First aquatic substrate that was labeled, "not suitable for children". All of these items were accessible to children.

The first-aid kit in the Young Toddler 2 Room was observed to be missing tweezers.

A playhouse in the Toddler Outdoor Play Area had used wet tissues on the ground. The Large Outdoor Play Area had plastic bags and used tissues on the ground near the helmet shelves. Also, a wooden step that was used to access one of the green slides in the Large Outdoor Play Area had chipping wood that posed a potential scratching hazard. Additionally, the Young Toddler 1 Room was observed to have peeling paint on the wall near the story books.

The sensory table near the door in the Older Toddler Room was observed to have uncooked black beans and silver plastic pieces that were measured to be less than an inch in diameter. This table was accessible to the older toddlers who were being supervised in that room, and Staff #17 acknowledged that some of these children were still placing objects in their mouths.

Child #8 had had a current health assessment on file dated 7/29/25, but it was missing required information, such as the child's ability to participate in childcare and whether or not they appeared to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

A mermaid lunchbox was observed in a mermaid bookbag that was hanging from a wooden cubby shelf in the Older Toddler Room. This lunchbox contained a meat and cheese pasta meal. These perishable food items were required to be refrigerated.

A bottle in the Young Toddler 2 Room, that had a purple lid and clear body, which belonged to Child #11, was observed to be missing a label with the child's name on it.

The facility provided proof that on 6/1/2022, they notified the local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. However, this was required to be done annually.

Staff #3, #9, #19, and #20 did not complete pediatric first-aid and CPR training prior to the previous trainings expiring after 2 years. This is evidenced by the following training dates: 9/28/22 and 10/21/24.

Staff #10 had fire safety trainings on file dated 9/21/23 and 1/9/25. More than a year had lapsed between the trainings.

Child #1, #2, #3, #5, #8, #9, and Child #10 had current child service reports on file. However, the facility was not using the Department's child service report or the Department's other approved forms. Child #4 had an approved child service report on file dated 11/25/24. However, an updated child service report was required to be completed by 5/2025.

Staff person #7 had not completed the following required pre-service trainings within 90 days of their date of hire (see code sheet for date of hire): Pediatric first aid/CPR.

On 4/25/2025, Staff #2 and Staff #14 were supervising a group of 19 preschoolers on the outdoor playground. Camera footage showed that Staff #14 was using their cell phone and had their back turned towards the children instead of consistently supervising the children. Also, camera footage showed that, at approximately 12:00 p.m., Child #1 was left unsupervised on the outdoor playground, for approximately 8 minutes, when the group transitioned from the outdoor play area to go inside the facility. Staff #2 was responsible for this child at the time of the incident. The child was found by Staff #1, and they stayed with the child until Staff #13 arrived. Staff #13 returned the child to the classroom. This incident was self-reported to the Regional Office on 4/25/2025.

Initial emergency plan training was not on file for Staff #6 and #8. This was required to be completed within 90 days of hire.

Child #1 was observed to be sleeping on a cot in the Young Toddler 1 Room. One side of the cot was against the wall and another side of the cot was against play furniture. Child #2 and #3 were also observed to be sleeping on cots in the Young Toddler 1 Room. One side of each of their cots were against the wall and another side of each of their cots were against shelving. These children did not have at least 2 feet of spacing on three sides of their cots.

The fire detection system was not tested at least once every 30 days as indicated by the following fire detection system testing logs that were on file: 10/4/24 and 11/4/24

Staff #1, #4, and #5 did not complete pediatric first aid/CPR training prior to the previous trainings expiring after 2 years. This is evidenced by the following training dates: 9/28/22 and 10/21/24.

The DHS FBI clearances on file for Staff #1 were dated 4/1/19 and 4/5/24. More than 60 months had lapsed between the clearances which were required to be updated by 4/1/24.

The emergency plan that was on file did not include a continuity of operations.

Multiple toxic plants and shrubs, including two hydrangea and eight ligustrum ovalifolium shrubs, were observed to be accessible to children in the Large Outdoor Play Area.

A pink and silver colored tricycle that was in the Large Outdoor Play Area was observed to have a crack in the seat. Four cracked, plastic white balls were observed in the Toddler Outdoor Play Area. The bamboo fence that surrounded the Toddler Outdoor Play Area was observed to have a cracked piece of bamboo.

Staff #2 had health assessments on file dated 2/7/22 and 7/29/24; Staff #3 had health assessments on file dated 6/21/21 and 7/31/23; Staff #6 had health assessments on file dated 1/19/22 and 4/29/24; and Staff #12 had health assessments on file dated 11/7/21 and 2/29/24. For each staff, more than 24 months had lapsed between health assessments. Staff #5 (see code sheet for date of hire) provided an initial health assessment dated 7/2/24, which is after the individual began working with children. Staff #5 also had an initial tuberculosis screening dated 4/20/22, which is more than 12 months prior to initial service at the facility. Staff #9 (see code sheet for date of hire) did not have a TB test on file, which was required prior to initial service at the facility. Staff #22 (see code sheet for date of hire) provided an initial health assessment dated 11/1/22, and an initial tuberculosis screening dated 11/3/22, which is more than 12 months prior to initial service at the facility.

The fire detection system was not tested every 30 days as indicated by the following fire detection system logs that were on file: 7/5/24 to 8/5/24

Staff #1 had fire safety trainings on file dated 9/26/22 and 1/19/24; Staff #3 had fire safety trainings on file dated 9/26/22 and 1/18/24; Staff #6 had fire safety trainings on file dated 9/26/22 and 7/8/24; and Staff # 12 had fire safety trainings on file dated 5/8/23 and 7/5/24. For each staff, more than a year had lapsed between trainings.

Staff persons #10 and #11 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see code sheet for date of hire): pediatric first aid/CPR Staff person #18 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see code sheet for date of hire): pediatric first aid

Staff person #17 had not completed mandated reporter training prior to the previous training expiring. This is evidenced by the documented mandated reporter trainings on file being dated 10/4/18 and 3/27/24.

Staff #13 had written evaluations on file that were dated 3/28/23 and 4/16/24. More than 12 months had lapsed between evaluations.

The agreement on file for Child #2 was not signed by the operator.

The emergency contact information on file for Child #2 did not include an enrolling parent's work phone number.

A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not observed in the Indoor Play Room.

On 11/29/23, staff person #1 in the older toddler classroom could not identify or name all the children in their assigned group. Staff #1 reported that she took over supervision from another staff earlier and had not reviewed the supervision cards.

On 11/29/23, cert rep observed in the preschool and older toddler classroom's during nap time that several children's cots did not have 2 feet of space on 3 sides.

On 10/11/23, cert rep observed fire drill log to be out of compliance. The last fire drill on record is dated 7/7/23, however, at the last renewal inspection a fire drill was conducted on 8/15/23. The operator did not document the drill.

On 10/11/23, the operator reported that they have not tested the fire detection system in the last 30 days due to a new building management and other businesses affected. The drill indicates the system was tested on 7/7/23 however, the test and drill conducted in the presence of the inspector on 8/15/23 is not documented. The operator provided an inspection report but it is dated 05/06/22 which is more than one year ago.

On 10/11/23, cert rep was at the facility for a complaint investigation. The operator admitted to posting a child on social media that the parent had signed a no photos agreement.

On 10/11/23, staff #1 was observed providing child care (see code sheet for DOH). The staff file does not contain educational experience and two non-family references.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/15/23. The inspector observed during naptime in rooms 141,142, PreK2, and PreK that several cots did not have 2 feet of space on three sides.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/15/23. Child #3's immunization record indicates the child does not have the Rotavirus, DTAP, HIB, Pneumococcal or Polio vaccine and no exemption letter is in child's file. The child is in need of their 2-month immunizations. This is not in accordance with the ACIP recommended schedule.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 08/15/23. The health report for Child#2 was not fully completed and did not indicate if the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. The form also did not indicate that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 08/15/23. Child #1's medication in the PreK room did not have written consent from the parent to administer medication.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/15/23. The fire system testing was not completed every 30 days; (2/10/23-3/16/23, 3/16/23-4/21/23, and 5/10/23-6/28/23).

During the renewal inspection on 8/15/23, Staff #1 (see code for date of hire) has a Health and Safety update dated 7/5/23. These were required to completed by 12/30/22. Staff #2 did not complete the health and safety 1-hour update.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/15/23. The parent handbook did not contain a supervision policy. Director acknowledged that this not given to the parents in writing.

During the renewal inspection on 08/15/23, child #4's emergency contact form did not contain the health insurance policy number.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 08/15/23. Reports for child injuries/illnesses were not kept in a facility file. The director acknowledged that they are not kept in a facility file.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/15/23. The facility did not provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection on 9/16/22 the inspector observed that staff #1had been a resident of New York within the last five years and did not have the appropriate out of state clearances. Staff #2 was observed to have resided in New Jersey within the last five years and did not have the appropriate out of state clearances.

While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection on 9/16/22 the inspector observed that staff #4 and staff #8 did not obtain the required health assessment and TB screening prior to providing direct care with children.

While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection on 9/16/22 the inspector observed the fire drill and detection log and noted that the facility was not conducting fire drills and manual testing consistently.

While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection on 9/16/22 the inspector observed that staff #3,#6, #9, #10, were all employed longer than one year and did not have fire safety training on file as is required.

While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection on 9/16/22 the inspector observed that staff #6 did not obtain the required health and safety training within 90 days of hire.

While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection on 9/16/22 the inspector observed that staff #5 did not obtain the necessary pediatric first-aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within the first 90 days of hire as is required.

While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection on 9/16/22 the inspector observed that staff #4, #5, #8 did not have an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training as is required.

Facility person #1 has a PA Criminal Clearance on file dated 9/16/16 and is more than 60 months old

Facility person #2 has a date of hire listed as 8/16/21 and currently does not have a health assessment on file

Facility person #2 has only one written reference on file