Inspire Early Education Old Forge

During complaint investigation on 8/27/26, child interviews were conducted. Child #1 & #2 stated that Staff #1 uses harsh language, (stop the bullshit). Child #1 & #2 also disclosed that staff #1 has threatened to take away snack.

During renewal inspection, it was observed in the preschool room that there were 3 outlets that did not have outlet covers in.

During renewal inspection, the Preschool room was observed. The closet door did not have a lock on it. Within the closet was a shelf with cleaning materials on it and diapers in plastic wrap. A cabinet underneath the sink was also observed to have toilet paper still in plastic wrap. The children had access to both the closet and the sink.

During renewal inspection, child files were reviewed. Child # 1 and Child # 2 did not have an updated child service report on file.

During complaint investigation on 6/1 - 6/2/26, staff files were reviewed. Staff #4 and Staff #5 did not have a disclosure statement on file.

During complaint investigation on 6/1 - 6/2/26, staff files were reviewed. Staff #1 through staff #6 was not trained on the facility's emergency plan.

During complaint investigation on 6/1/26, fire safety logs were reviewed. The following dates indicate that fire alarm testing was not done within the 30-day requirement: 2/13/26 to 3/19/26, 4/14/26 to 5/15/26.

During complaint investigation on 6/1 - 6/2/26, staff files were reviewed. Staff #6 only had one written reference on file.

During renewal inspection, it was observed that the operator did not have proof of notifying local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.

During renewal inspection, Staff #1 was observed working in the infant room unsupervised. Staff #1 was listed as an AGS, however upon file review, staff #1 has not completed high school to receive a diploma. It was admitted by director that Staff #2 works alone at times. Staff #2 was also listed as an AGS and has a high school diploma, but not 2 years of experience with children.

During renewal inspection, it was observed in the Toddler 1 room that the first aid kit did not contain gloves.

During renewal inspection, it was observed in the Toddler 1 and Preschool room that the rest equipment was not labeled. It was also observed in the Early HeadStart room that one crib was not labeled.

The following dates indicate that fire alarm testing was not done within the 30-day requirement: 11/21/23, 12/26/23, 1/22/24, 2/22/24, 5/8/24, 6/7/24, 7/8/24, 8/8/24.

During renewal inspection, it was observed that the release person's address was not listed on child #1's emergency contact sheet.

While at the facility unannounced on 9/28/23 the inspector observed that the toilet in the school aged classroom was broken. This toilet was observed to be broken on 8/31/23. On 8/31/23 the director noted that the facility was in the process of obtaining estimates for the repair. The inspector observed an odor coming from the toilet area that could be smelled upstairs as well as in the classroom. This unpleasant odor was similar to the smell of mildew.

While at the facility unannounced on 8/31/23 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed the staff files and noted that staff # 4 and noted that this staff had an initial Pa Mandated Reporter training dated for 5/23/16 and not again until 5/12/22. All clearances, including PA Mandated Reporter training, is required to be updated every 60 months.

While at the facility unannounced on 8/31/23 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed the windows in the infant room, located on the second floor, and found them to be able to be fully opened with no means to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.

While at the facility unannounced on 8/31/23 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed a Little Tykes outdoor plastic playhouse to have cracks and rough edges making it a hazard to children.

Staff persons # and #3 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022.

While at the facility unannounced on 8/31/23 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed the staff files and noted that staff # Staff person#1 and #3 did not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid and CPR by an approved PQAS trainer from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum.

While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection the inspector observed the Emergency Plan and found that it was missing the provisions for the accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection the inspector observed that the facility did conduct an annual emergency drill as is required.

While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection the inspector observed the Emergency Plan and found that it was missing proof of having sent a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency as is required.

Staff #1 had the outdated 6 hour Health and Safety training on file and did not have the appropriate 10 hour Health and Safety training as is required.