Innovation and Exploration STEM Early Learning CTR · Huntingdon Valley

At the time of the inspection the facility did not review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator did not document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility.

At the time of the inspection the preschool older class first aid kit was missing gloves and gauzes.

At the time of the inspection the facility did not have menus posted.

At the time of the inspection the facility did not have pickup and drop-off procedures posted.

At the time of the inspection the facility did not have an annual emergency drill log completed and on file.

At the time of the inspection there was no documentation of testing of the facility's fire drill every 30 days and no proof of purchase for interconnected system or Act 62 form completed on file.

At the time of the inspection the facility did not notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.

At the time of the inspection the facility did not have written policies addressing the following: 1. Strategies for coping with a crying fussing or distraught child 2. The prevention and identification of child maltreatment

At the time of inspection children 1-6 did not have any child service reports completed and in their file.

At the time of the inspection children #6-12 had outdated emergency contact forms in their class where they were receiving care.

At the time of the inspection facility person #1 did not have childcare experience on file.

During renewal inspection on March 21, 2025, staff person #1and 4 were each observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 did not have documentation of the complete health and safety trainings completed within 90 days (contained 1 hour update only) and staff #4 did not have documentation of health and safety trainings, pediatric first-aid/CPR or mandated reporter training, which are required prior to service.

During renewal inspection on March 21, 2025, the record of staff #4 contained an FBI clearance obtained through the Department of Education, and did not contain the request or results of the NSOR. Staff #4 was observed working unsupervised.

During renewal inspection on March 21, 2025, certification representative observed staff change a child's diaper in the toddler room - no sink or source of running water was present in the room.

During renewal inspection on March 21, 2025, the record of child #4 did not contain a health assessment within 6 months of previous health assessment (dated 8-12-24).

During renewal inspection on March 21, 2025, certification representative observed staff #3 change a child's diaper and return the child to the childcare space without washing the child's hands or her own hands.

During renewal inspection on March 21, 2025, the record of staff #4 did not contain a health assessment or Tb test.

During renewal inspection on March 21, 2025, the records of staff #2 and 3 indicated that staff completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training, however the trainings were not completed through a Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) approved curriculum.

During renewal inspection on March 21, 2025, the records of children #2 and 4 did not contain child service reports.

During renewal inspection on March 21, 2025, the agreements of children #1, 3, and 5 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

During renewal inspection on March 21, 2025, the emergency contact information of child #1 did not specify the health insurance information or policy number, and the emergency contact information of child #3 did not specify the health insurance policy number.

During renewal inspection on March 21, 2025, the emergency contact information of child #1 did not include the address or telephone number of the release persons.

During renewal inspection on March 21, 2025, the emergency contacts of children #1, 2, and 4 were not updated at least once in a 6 month period, and the financial agreement of child #2 was not updated at least once in a 6 month period.

During renewal inspection on March 21, 2025, the record of staff #4 did not contain verification of education or experience.