Inspire Early Education · 88 S Hershey Rd, Harrisburg

The preschool room on the upper floor had a window locking mechanism that was not engaged, allowing the window to open beyond the allowable limit.

It was observed in the outdoor play area, that a rented bouncer with a slide (bolted down by the vendor according to manufacturer's recommendations) did not have the required loose-filed or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendation of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. Grass surfacing did not provide adequate protection for children.

Staff person #1 bopped child #1 on the head in order to get the child to stop hitting another child, as verified by Staff person #1's written statement, and written witness statement from staff person #2.

It was observed in the preschool room, staff person #3 was in the kitchen area with her back towards the children, and two children were in the section of the room which was around a corner and not visible from the kitchen area.

In the Infant room, it was observed that the cord for the infant swing was laying on the floor, accessible to children.

In the toddler room, it was observed that a 1-year-old was served large pineapple chunks.

The record for Staff Person #1(DOH see LIS code sheet) contains a volunteer PSP clearance dated 8/7/2024 and a volunteer Child Abuse clearance dated 8/6/2024, which are not valid for the purpose of employment. The file also contains a PSP clearance dated 10/1/2024 and a Child Abuse clearance dated 10/5/2024, both for the purpose of employment; however, both clearances were obtained after the staff person's date of hire which is not in compliance with the CPSL.

It was observed on 10/28/2024 the kitchen located at the back of the preschool room is equipped with an operable stove that is accessible to children. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

It was observed on 10/28/2024 in the school-age room the ceiling has a water stain. It was observed on 10/28/2024 in the preschool room bathroom two loose carpet squares are covering up a section of the floor that was cut out exposing the wood underneath. It was observed on 10/28/2024 on the preschool playground a section of the landscaping timbers used as a perimeter around the mulched area is rotted, exposing a rebar stake.

It was observed on 10/28/2024 Staff Person #2 placed a soiled pull-up on the changing mat and did not immediately discard the soiled pull-up in a plastic-lined, hands free covered can.

The provider's written policy on the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma, and Child Maltreatment does not address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.

The agreements for Child #1 - #5 are not signed by the operator.

The record for Staff Person #1 (DOH see LIS code sheet) includes two written references from relatives.

It was observed in the Two-year old and Preschool classrooms that the telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center were not posted by each telephone.

It was observed in the School Age classroom that there was not a first-aid kit in the child care space.

It was observed in the Preschool classroom that the first aid kit was hanging on a low hook, accessible to children.

It was observed in the Toddler classroom that there was a broken drawer on the lower cabinets accessible to children and there were two loose hanging cords accessible to children posing a potential hazard.

It was observed in the Toddler classroom that there was missing paint and plaster exposed and accessible to children in 4 different wall areas around the classroom.

The medication at the facility for Child #1 was expired and needed to be discarded in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

It was observed in the Preschool and School Age classrooms that there was not a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency displayed conspicuously in the child care spaces.

It was observed in the Toddler classroom that there were 6 diaper creams (Desitin, Aquaphor) in an unlocked cabinet on the diaper changing table, accessible to children. Corrected on site.

It was observed in the Infant classroom that there was not a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency displayed conspicuously in the child care space.