Inspire Early Education · 5120 Lancaster St, Harrisburg

The file for staff person #1 did not include verification of child care experience and education at the time of initial hire. Previously cited on 06/05/2025.

The file for staff person #2 did not include a second written, nonfamily reference from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

The file for staff person #1 did not include an NSOR clearance prior to their first day caring for children (see LIS code sheet). The file included documentation of a request dated 05/28/2025.

On 05/29/2025, a bottle of hot sauce was placed on the counter in the Preschool classroom per the instruction of staff person #2 to single out and threaten harm to child #1 in an effort to deter the child from biting. Staff person #3 and #4 were both aware that the hot sauce was on the counter and did not remove the hot sauce from the counter. The child gained access to the bottle and licked the lid.

The file for staff person #1 did not include verification of child care experience and education at the time of initial hire.

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

On 05/05/2025, a staff person observed staff person #1 grab child #1 by the neckline of their shirt and swung them around, causing them to fall on their hands and knees. The force caused the child to slide across the room from the door. A few days prior to this incident a staff person observed staff person #1 slam child #2 into a chair in a rough manner, causing the child to hit their elbow on the table. In another incident, date unknown, another staff person observed staff person #1 hit child #3 with the back of her hand in the mouth and then grabbed the child by the shirt and yelled at the child. Other staff have also observed staff person #1 grabbing children and putting them in a chair in a rough manner and yelling at children in the classroom.

The file for staff person #1 included the results of the NSOR clearance which was not on file within 45 days of hire (see LIS code sheet); the NSOR clearance on file was dated 11/25/2024. The file for staff person #2 included provisional hire documents which were not complete at the time of initial hire (see LIS code sheet). The FBI clearance request was completed on 07/13/2024 with the results dated 07/16/2024.The file for staff person #1 included the results of the NSOR clearance which was not on file within 45 days of hire (see LIS code sheet); the NSOR clearance on file was dated 07/08/2024. The file for staff person #3 included provisional hire documents which were not complete at the time of initial hire (see LIS code sheet). Documentation of a copy of the request for the NSOR clearance was not kept on file. The NSOR clearance was dated 07/05/2024.

Observed a child enter the school-age classroom from the PreK classroom to use the bathroom. The child was not supervised by a staff person during this time. The staff person sent the child to the preschool classroom to use the bathroom, but the child went the other direction to the school-age room instead.

The file for staff person #4 included documentation of emergency plan training which was not updated annually. The current training was dated 11/25/2024 with the previous training dated 10/10/2023.

Observed a spray bottle of cleaning materials on the counter in the PreK classroom which was accessible to children. Observed a spray bottle of cleaning materials on the table in the preschool classroom, a child grabbed the bottle from the table and began spraying the cleaner on the table.

The hot water temperature of the sink located in the school-age classroom bathroom reached a temperature of 111° F which exceeded the maximum temperature of 110° F.

Observed the first-aid kit located in the school-age classroom was hanging at a window which was accessible to children.

Observed a table in the school age classroom with a loose leg, which caused the table to be unstable. Observed the safety strap on a white highchair located in the infant classroom had a broken latch and was unable to be buckled properly.

Observed less than 2 feet on 3 sides of the cribs in the infant room while the cribs were in use.

Observed the children in the infant/young toddler classroom did not wash their hands before lunch.

The annual emergency drill was not completed within 12 months of the previous drill. The current emergency drill was documented on 08/19/2024 with the previous drill documented 07/2023.

The file for child #1 included a health report which was not on file within 60 days of their first day of attendance at the facility (see LIS code sheet). The initial health report on file was dated 07/01/2024, with no previous health report on file).

During naptime in the school age classroom, staff person #1 incorrectly identified the children in their assigned group. Staff person #1 named half of the 18 school age children that were in the back portion of the classroom closest to them, which included children from staff person #2's group. The first time staff person #1 named their group they named 8 children, then added 1 more child. Staff person #2 then named the 9 children in their assigned group (using the face-to-name cards) which included a few of the children already named by staff person #1. Staff person #1 then used face-to-name cards to identify the 9 children in their assigned group.

Observed 4 school-age children who were playing in the same group space as children who were sleeping or resting on their cots. Two were in an area near the counter directly next to a child that was sleeping on a cot and two were in the back left corner near a child resting on a cot.

On the date of the investigation, observed staff person #1 on the playground with a group of preschool age children. While asking the children to line up to go inside, staff person #1 was talking to a child that was not lining up while 2 children were fighting over a "Caterpillar Stepper" - Pedal Walker. Staff person #1 did not observe the situation with the children fighting due to their focus being on the child on another portion of the playground that was not lining up.

Staff person #3 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #3 did not have documentation of completing the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid & CPR. Staff person #4 was observed to be transporting children unsupervised. Staff person #4 did not have documentation of completing the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid & CPR and Emergency Plan Training.

Observed staff person #1, caring for children unsupervised. The file for staff person #1, who has resided outside of PA in the previous 60 months did not include out of state clearance results within 45 days of hire (see LIS code sheet). The file for staff person #1 did not include documentation of the date the FBI fingerprinting was completed to be hired provisionally. The file for staff person #1 did not include the results of the FBI clearance within 45 days of hire; the FBI clearance was dated 04/05/2024. The clearances for staff person #2, with documentation of misdemeanor grade charges, were not sent to the Central Regional OCDEL for review at the time of initial hire (see LIS code sheet). Observed staff person #3 caring for children unsupervised. The file for staff person #3 did not include the results of an NSOR clearance.

Observed the sink in the young toddler classroom was not at the proper height for the young toddlers to easily reach the sink. A platform or steps were not available for the young toddlers to reach the sink.

Observed staff person #5 did not wash the hands of the young toddlers in care after being diapered.

The file for staff person #4 included a letter from the physician in lieu of a complete health assessment at the time of initial hire, (see LIS code sheet). Staff person #4 was observed preparing food and providing transportation of children.

Observed the Child Abuse and FBI clearances for staff person #2 were not updated within 60 months of the previous clearances. The current Child Abuse clearance was dated 05/22/2023 with the previous clearance dated 05/09/2018. The current FBI clearance dated 06/14/2023 with the previous clearance dated 05/01/2018.

On 01/11/2024, staff person #1 was heard yelling the following statements at the children in the classroom during naptime, "Do it again once" and "I'm tired of this".

On 01/11/2024, observed a window was open in the PreK classroom at the front of the building; the window did not have a screen.

Observed exposed screws along the back edge of the fence and next to the gate between the toddler and preschool playground and the gate leading out of the toddler playground which presented a visible hazard. The screws were sticking through the wood from the other side of the wooden slats.

The file for child #1 included a health report which was not updated within 6 months of the previous health report for an infant for young toddler (see LIS code sheet). The current health report was completed on 10/19/2023 with the initial health report completed on 02/07/2023.

The file for child #2 (see LIS code sheet) included a record of the child's immunization status which lacked a 4th dose of DTap, a 3rd & 4th dose of PCV13, and a 2nd & 3rd dose of HiB immunizations.

Observed the fire safety training for staff person #2, #3, #4 and #5 was not completed within 12 months of the previous training. The current training for staff person #2 and #4 was completed on 09/12/2023 with the previous training completed on 08/12/2022. The current training for staff person #3 was completed on 09/13/2023 with the previous training completed on 08/12/2022. The current training for staff person #5 was completed on 12/28/2023 with the previous training completed on 08/12/2022.

The emergency contact information for child #3 did not include the address of the child's physician or source of medical care. The emergency contact information for child #3 did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number.

The emergency contact information for child #3 did not include the work telephone number of the enrolling parent or the complete address and telephone numbers of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

The financial agreement for child #2 and #4 was not updated at least once in a 6-month period. Current updates for child #2 was completed on 09/07/2023 & 07/02/2023 with the previous update completed on 11/08/2022. Current updates for child #4 were completed on 09/07/2023 & 06/12/2023 with the previous update completed on 09/12/2022.

Staff person #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid & CPR.

Observed the Child Abuse Clearance for staff person #3 was not requested prior to their first day working with children (see LIS code sheet). The Child Abuse Clearance was requested on 01/03/2023 and the results were dated 01/05/2023.

Observed staff person #1 working alone in the Preschool classroom; the documentation on file for staff person #1 does not meet the qualifications to be an assistant group supervisor.

Observed a cabinet in the preschool classroom with a broken safety latch allowing children access to cleaning supplies (Lysol, glass cleaner, bleach, Microban, toilet bowl cleaner, Swiffer Wet Jet Cleaner) under the sink.

Observed the first-aid kit in the PreK classroom on the back counter which was accessible to children.

Observed the cabinet door was off the hinges under the sink located in the Preschool bathroom. Observed the doorknob on the bathroom door located in the older toddler classroom was loose.

A visual strip or other visual identification was not placed on the glass located in the Older Infant/Young Toddler classroom. The row of windows spans from floor to ceiling between the classroom and hallway.

Observed the sink used for hand washing in the young toddler room was not at a proper height for the children using them and did not have a platform or steps to make the sink accessible.

Observed the diaper changing table in the older toddler and infant room did not have a hand washing sign posted.

Observed the waste receptacle in the school age bathroom was not equipped with a lid.

Observed the refrigerator in the young toddler classroom did not have a thermometer.

The file for child #3 (see LIS code sheet) included a record of the child's immunization status which lacked an influenza immunization.

Observed the diaper station in the young toddler classroom did not have a hands-free covered can.

A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for child #1 and #2 was not obtained from the parent.

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