Inspire Early Education · Hummelstown

The file for staff person #1 included a State Police clearance, Child Abuse clearance, and FBI clearance which was not updated within 60 months of the previous clearance. The current State Police clearance is dated 8/19/24 and the previous was dated 7/3/19. The current Child Abuse clearance is dated 8/26/24 and the previous was dated 7/10/19. The current FBI clearance is dated 7/17/24 and the previous was dated 7/9/19.

It was observed in the preschool classroom, Cascade dishwasher pods kept in an area low and accessible to children in an unlocked closet.

It was observed in the preschool classroom a spray bottle containing a cleaning solution that was not labeled with the content. It was observed in the infant classroom a spray bottle and a pump dispensing bottle containing a cleaning solution that was not labeled with the content.

It was observed in the preschool classroom, two drywall boards are bowed and detached from the cement wall. It was also observed in the preschool classroom, cobwebs, dust, and dirt buildup are present on and around the windows in the classroom.

It was observed in the preschool classroom, chipping and peeling paint on the back wall of the classroom.

It was observed in the infant classroom, plastic grocery bags were kept on a low shelf and accessible to children under the age of three-years-old.

It was observed in the preschool classroom, the refrigerator used to store food and drinks served to children was not kept clean from spills of liquids and foods.

The file for staff person #2 included a pediatric first aid and CPR training certificate which was not updated before the expiration of the previous certificate. The current pediatric first aid and CPR training certificate is dated 3/9/24 and the previous pediatric first aid and CPR training certificate was dated 2/21/22.

It was observed that an infant was using a pacifier attached to a pacifier ribbon clip while sleeping in a crib.

It was observed in the toddler child care space, a wax warmer containing hot melted wax was placed on an unstable standing cubby that children store their personal belongings.

It was observed in the infant child care space, feeding utensils and pacifiers are stored under the sink with cleaning materials.

It was observed in infant child care space, a charger with a 4-foot cord plugged into an outlet accessible to children. It was observed in the toddler child care space, a refrigerator cord and telephone cord hanging and accessible to children. It was observed on the toddler outside play space holes in the ground causing an uneven surface and potential tripping hazards.

It was observed on the toddler outdoor play space, a Little Tikes tree climber had a fungus growing in areas accessible to children.

It was observed that a crib being used by an infant did not have 2 feet of space on three sides.

It was observed in the infant child care space that an infant's hands were not washed after being diapered.

It was observed near the diaper changing area in the toddler bathroom that disposable diapers are not being disposed of into a hands-free covered can.

It was observed in the infant child care space refrigerator that an infant bottle was not labeled with the child's name.

The facility does not have a policy and procedure in place to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment.

It was observed in the infant child care space that a written plan of daily activities and routines was not posted.

Emergency contact for child #2 did not include the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Emergency contact for child #3 did not include work telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Emergency contacts for children #1 and #3 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Fire drills have not been conducted at least once every 60 days. Fire drills were documented to have occurred 1/5/23, 3/30/23, and no documentation for the month of May.

Operability of the fire detection devices were not tested every 30 days. Testing was documented to have lapsed 2/27/23 and 3/30/23.

It was observed in the infant area of the L-shaped classroom that a pillow was placed in a crib. Staff #1 stated that the pillow is used to prop child #5 in a crib while sleeping per the parent's request. Staff #1 stated that medical documentation signed by a physician is not in the child's file.

It was observed in the infant area of the L-shaped classroom that a crib being used by an infant was not at least 2 feet apart on three sides. (corrected on site)

Facility's emergency plan did not include continuity of operations planning.

It was observed in the toddler area of the L-shaped classroom an outlet cover was not placed in the electrical outlet under the window. (corrected on site)

It was observed in the toddler area of the L-shaped classroom that Magic Erasers were accessible to children. (corrected on site)

It was observed in the toddler area of the L-shaped classroom and the Preschool classroom Magic Erasers were not stored in an original container or a container that specifies the contents.

It was observed that a gate separating the toddler area and infant area in the L-shaped classroom was secured using a bungee cord that had sharp hooks. (corrected on site)

It was observed in the bathrooms used by toddler and preschool children that no handwashing signs were posted.

It was observed on the toddler side of the L-shaped classroom that several torn books were used by children. (corrected on site). It was observed on the infant side of the L-shaped classroom that play equipment, toys, boppy pillows, and infant chairs were not clean for children use.

It was observed on the toddler side of the L-shaped classroom that plastic bags, small rubber bands, and googly eyes were accessible to children. (corrected on site). It was observed on the toddler side of the L-shaped classroom sensory bottles with removable lids containing objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch were accessible to toddlers. (corrected on site). It was observed on the infant side of the L-shaped classroom, a three-drawer storage bin containing items less than 1 inch in diameter was accessible to children. (corrected on site)

It was observed on the toddler side of L-shaped classroom that the vinyl cushion of a child sized chair was torn exposing foam. (corrected on site) It was observed in the preschool bathrooms that the pink and blue step stools were very dirty.

Medication logs for Children #1, #2, and #3 did not include dates for administration by the parents.

It was observed in the infant area of the L-shaped classroom that bottles containing infant formula that was brought in by parent chilled were not stored in a refrigerator and were left sitting out on a shelf. (corrected on site)

It was observed in the infant area of the L-shaped classroom that bottles were not labeled with child's name. (corrected on site)

Facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and chronic medical conditions.

Operability of the fire detection devices were not tested every 30 days. Testing was documented to have occurred 2/21/22, 3/30/22 & 6/10/22, 7/11/22, 8/24/22 and 10/11/22, 11/18/22, 12/19/22.

Emergency contact form for child #4 does not contain the work address and work phone number for enrolling parent.