Inspire Early Education Exeter

While at the facility unannounced on 10/09/25 for a complaint the inspector was able to verify that staff #1 was not cleaning the diaper changing area after each diaper change.

While at the facility unannounced on 10/09/25 the inspector observed a purse on the steps that lead to the sink that the toddlers use after diaper changes. The inspector observed two prescription bottles inside the purse that were accessible to the toddlers.

During the course of the unannounced renewal inspection on 7/22/25 the inspector reviewed staff files and found that staff #1 and observed that the staff had a previous DHS FBI on file dated 3/11/20 and did not update this again until 3/12/25.

During the course of the unannounced renewal inspection on 7/22/25 the inspector observed some chipped paint in the rear hallway accessible to children.

During the course of the unannounced renewal inspection on 7/22/25 the inspector observed an Eppi-Pen for a child currently enrolled at the facility that was missing the required medication log.

During the course of the unannounced renewal inspection on 7/22/25 the inspector reviewed staff files and found that staff #2 and observed that the staff had an initial annual fire safety training on file dated 3/11/24 and did not update the training until 6/25/25.

During the course of the unannounced renewal inspection on 7/22/25 the inspector reviewed child files and found that children #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, and #6 did not have the required enrolling parent's work address. The inspector also observed that children #1, #3, #4, #5, and #6 were also missing enrolling parent's work phone number as is required.

During the course of the unannounced renewal inspection on 7/22/25 the inspector reviewed child files and found that child #3 did not have the required address for the designated release person as is required.

While at the facility unannounced on 3/14/25 the inspector observed six toddlers, asleep on cots in the young toddler room, that were touching, with one toddlers foot resting on the other sleeping child's cot.

While at the facility unannounced on 11/14/24 for the renewal the inspector reviewed the staff files and found that staff #2 had a previous PA Child Abuse clearance dated 2/22/19 and did up obtain a new clearance until 5/7/24. This clearance was not updated every 60 months as required by the CPSL. This clearance needed to be updated by 2/22/2024 The file for staff#5 was also reviewed and this staff did not have a complete PA State Police clearance on file as is required,

While at the facility unannounced on 11/14/24 for the renewal the inspector reviewed the emergency plan and found that it did not address continuity of operations as was required to be part of the emergency plan by 7/1/22." The OCDEL ANNOUNCEMENT C-22-04 requires facility emergency plans to include continuity of operations during and after an emergency that includes continuing daily operations, backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster.

While at the facility unannounced on 11/14/24 for the renewal the inspector reviewed the emergency plan and noted it was missing the method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

While at the facility unannounced on 11/14/24 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed the sink vanity in the PreK 1 classroom to be peeling down the side and accessible to children.

While at the facility unannounced on 11/14/24 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed the PreK 1 bathroom to be missing a handwashing sign.

While at the facility unannounced on 11/14/24 for the renewal the inspector reviewed the staff files and found that staff #1, #2, #6 all had previous fire safety training on 3/2/23 and did not obtain this training again until 3/5/24. Staff #6 had previous fire safety training on 9/29/23 and did not obtain this training again until 10/24/24.

While at the facility unannounced on 11/14/24 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed that staff #4 had not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). This training was not completed until 5/9/24.

During renewal inspection, new staff in the toddler classrooms were unsure of the specific children assigned to their groups when asked by the inspector.

There is no accident/injury report file at the facility.

There were water-stained ceiling tiles above the circle time mat in the preschool classroom.

There is no initial health report on file for staff person # 2 (see code sheet for DOH)

There is no emergency drill log on file to verify there was an annual emergency drill held in the last 12 months.

More than 30 days passed since the last fire alarm test log dated 9/1/23.

Staff person # 1 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric CPR/First Aid. Training was completed on 2/7/2023.

There is no proof of education or experience on file for staff person # 2.

Staff persons #1 and 2 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022.

A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for dates of hire. Staff # 1 had a state police clearance dated for 5/3/17 and this clearance was not updated until 5/11/22; and a child abuse clearance dated for 5/9/17 and this clearance was not updated until 5/11/22. The CPSL requires all clearances to be updated every 60 months. Staff # 5 had documentation in their file that they have lived in two other states within the last 5 years. Staff # 5 did not have the clearances from these states in their file at the time of this inspection. Staff # 6 also had documentation in their file that they have lived in one other state within the lasts 5 years. Staff # 6 did not have the clearances from this state in their file at the time of this inspection. Staff # 5 and # 6 were working in child care at the time of this inspection. These staff were hired incorrectly as indicated by the CPSL requiring both staff to have the clearances of any state they have lived in within the last 5 years.

A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff person # 2, # 3, # 4, # 7, and # 8 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid /CPR Staff person # 2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): health and safety topics training

A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff person # 7 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).

The water in the sink located in the Older Toddler classroom was measured at 112 degrees.

There were two play mats in the pre - k classroom with torn edges, therefore, they cannot be properly sanitized. There is an exposed screw with a sharp point in the outdoor play space at the front of the building.

More than 60 months passed between mandated reporter training for staff person # 1. Staff person # 1 participated in mandated reporter training on 6/5/15 and then again on 1/19/21.