International Montessori Schools

During the allocated unannounced inspection on July 8, 2024, the record reviewed for staff person #1 did not include updated fire safety training within a 12-month period. There was no evidence produced showing verification that facility person #3 and #4 (volunteers) received any training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers.

During the allocated unannounced inspection on July 8, 2024 Facility person #4 (volunteer) was observed alone, supervising one child as they slept in the infant room. Facility person #4 was not in the vicinity of a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.

During the allocated unannounced inspection on July 8, 2024 there was no file available for review for Facility person #4. (Volunteer)

On 11/21/23, at time of renewal, Staff #1 file did not contain a completed PA Criminal Clearance and NSOR Clearance as required by CPSL. Additionally, Staff #2 file contained a Child Abuse Clearance and FBI Clearance dated more than 60 months.

On 11/21/23, at time of renewal, Staff #3 was observed out of ratio with 10 children. The youngest children were young toddlers.

On 11/21/23, at time of renewal, laundry detergent instructing to "keep out of reach of children" was observed on the floor of the toddler bathroom. Additionally, an unlidded waste receptacle was observed in the PK bathroom.

On 11/21/23, at time of renewal, the toddler classroom's cots were observed stacked partially obstructing the means of egress serving as an exit in case of an emergency.

On 11/21/23, at time of renewal, Child #1 has been enrolled at the facility for more than 60 days. Child #1 immunization record did not contain evidence of annual influenza vaccine recommended by the ACIP.

On 11/21/23, at time of renewal, Staff #3 was observed changing a diaper in the Toddler Room. Staff #3 instructed the child to wash their hands after diapering, however, Staff #3 did not ensure the child's hands were washed with soap. Additionally, Staff #3 did not wash their own hands after diapering the child.

On 11/21/23, at time of renewal, four toddlers were observed on their rest cots with bottles in their mouths.

On 11/21/23, at time of renewal, Staff #3 file contained only 7 hours of annual childcare training.

On 11/21/23, at time of renewal, Staff #2 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 9/22/18.

On 11/21/23, at time of renewal, emergency contact information in the childcare spaces where children were receiving care was not updated at least once every six months with an affixed dated signature. (Emergency contact information was updated in the master files).

During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/4/2023 observed the windows next to the door in the 2nd floor Toddler room opened more than 6 inches opening all the way.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/4/2023 observed the sink in the Primary room did not have a hand washing sign above the sink.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/4/2023 observed child #5's health report did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/4/2023 observed the bottles in the infant room were not labeled with the child's name.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/4/2023 observed staff person #2's file did not include verification of evaluation of education and training prior to service at the facility for U.S equivalency.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/4/2023 observed staff person #1's file did not include verification of evaluation of education and training prior to service at the facility for U.S equivalency.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/4/2023 observed child #1, #2 and #3's agreement did not include services to be provided to the family and the child.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/4/2023 observed child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5's record dd not contain the date of admission.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/4/2023 observed child #2, #4 and #5's emergency contact information did not include health insurance coverage. Observed child #1 and #3's emergency contact information did not include health insurance policy number.

During the renewal inspection the files of Staff 1 (Hired 1/26/16), Staff 2 (Hired 12/14/20) and Staff 3 (Hired 1/2/19) did not include valid documentation verifying annual fire safety training.

During the renewal inspection the file of Staff 4 (Hired 1/3/22) did not include verification of education to meet the applicable staff qualification for the position in which the person is performing.

During the renewal inspection the file of Staff 3 (Hired 1/2/19) did not include documentation verifying current pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR training.