JCC School for the Early Years

Staff reported that they were using an iPad to send a picture to a family during free play. During this time, due to the lack of supervision, child 1 was able to exit the classroom through a window.

Facility did not have documentation verifying that fire drills were conducted once every 60 days beginning in May.

An adult was enrolled and receiving care in the childcare facility. Regulation 3270.3 (a) This chapter applies to facilities in which out-of-home care is provided, at any one time, for part of a 24-hour day to seven or more children, 15 years of age or younger. Children and adults are not permitted to receive care at the same time and may pose as a threat to the health and safety of the children.

On August 8, 2025, Child 1 walked away from their classroom during a transition and was found by another staff member in the large gross motor space approximately 6 minutes later.

On July 18, 2025, Child 1 was left outside with another group of children for approximately 1-2 minutes after their group transitioned inside from the playground.

Documentation of the NSOR clearance was not on file for staff member 1, staff member 2 and staff member 4. Documentation of the NSOR clearance was obtained after the first day caring for children for staff member 3 and staff member 5. Documentation of the disclosure statement for staff member 3 was not signed by a witness. The disclosure statement was corrected during the inspection.

Documentation of water safety training was not on file for staff member 1.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that staff member 1 was working with children but did not have documentation of out of state clearances on file. Documentation of the state police clearance on file for staff member 5 expired on 5/2/24 and was updated on 9/19/24.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that there was a ceiling tile with water marks on them in classroom 2. The shelf under the sink between classroom 6 and classroom 7 was visibly dirty with a sticky residue. The ceiling tile was corrected during the inspection and the shelf under the sink was cleaned during the inspection.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that there was a broken bin with maganatiles in them, a cracked plastic bin with wooden blocks and a broken plastic bin with play food in classroom 4. There was a broken basket with blocks and a broken basket with wood pieces in classroom 5. There was a broken basket with plastic manipulatives in classroom 7. There was a broken basket with blocks in classroom 8. All of the broken bins/baskets were removed during the inspection.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that the refrigerator in the kitchenette did not contain a thermometer. This was corrected during the inspection.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that a staff member in classroom 3 did not wash their hands prior to serving lunch.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that there was almond milk that expired on 12/31/24 in the refrigerator in the kitchenette and milk that expired on 4/4/25 in the refrigerator in the hallway. The milk was disposed during the inspection.

Documentation of an annual emergency drill was not on file.

Documentation of the first aid/ CPR certificate on file for staff member 2 expired on 5/26/24 and was renewed on 3/27/25. Documentation of the first aid/ CPR certificate on file for staff member 3 expired on 5/26/24 and was renewed on 5/30/24. expired on

Staff person #4--- has completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training, however (the training was not completed through a Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) approved curriculum/ the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training curriculum). This was corrected on April 8, 2025

Staff member 7 was observed working as a lifeguard during the inspection but did not have documentation of a complete file.

During an unannounced monitoring visit, it was observed that the first aid kit in classroom 9 was in a wagon and accessible to children. This was corrected during the inspection.

Video footage provided by the facility, showed staff member 1 sitting at a picnic table with their back toward the children on the playground. A parent arrives to pick up their child and staff could not immediately locate child 1. Staff member 2 located the child after 1 minute and 16 seconds of walking around the playground.

Facility self-reported that child 1 was unsupervised for approximately thirty- three minutes. The child was found outside on the playground by a staff member. Staff members did not know the whereabouts of the child and wasn't physically present.

While conducting a complaint investigation, it was observed that staff member 1 did not have the NSOR clearance on file. The clearance was sent to the certification representative later that same day.

While conducting a complaint investigation, it was observed that staff member 2 was not able to point out any of the children in their primary care group.

During a complaint investigation, it was observed that staff member 1 did not have documentation of a disclosure statement, National Sex Offender Registry Verification and DHS FBI clearance on file.

The child abuse clearance on file for staff member 5 was a volunteer child abuse clearance and was observed to be in ratio and responsible for 4 children at the time of the correction verification visit.

As previously cited on inspection summary ending in 712, the ceiling tile in room 2 had water marks on it, indicating a leak.

Documentation of an updated health assessment was not on file for staff member 1, staff member 3 and staff member 4.

Documentation of a health assessment and TB test was not on file for staff member 2.

Documentation of the disclosure statement on file for staff member 5 and staff member 6 did not include the date the disclosure statement was signed by the employee and the witness. This was corrected during the inspection. The National Sex Offender Registry on file for staff member 7 was obtained more than 45 days from the employees start date.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that electrical outlets were missing in room 2 and room 5. The outlet covers were placed into the missing outlets in room 2 and room 5 during the inspection.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that the first aid kit in room 9 was accessible to children. The first aid kit was placed out of reach of children during the inspection.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that a ceiling tile had a water mark on it in room 6 and in room 2. A floor tile was cracked and broken by the door leading to the outside playground in room 5.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that paint was peeling in room 6. This was corrected during the inspection.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that a visual strip was missing on the glass door leading to the outside playground in room 4. This was corrected during the inspection.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that baskets containing blocks, shapes and cars were broken in room 2. A basket with building cubes was broken in room 8. A basket with shapes was broken in room 9. The baskets in room 8 and room 9 were removed during the inspection

During the time of inspection, it was observed that refrigerator located in the hallway kitchen, did not have an operable thermometer and expired eggs. The eggs were thrown away during the inspection.

Documentation of the medication log on file for child 4 did not include the time in which the medication should be administered. This was corrected during the inspection.

Documentation of the health assessment on file for staff member 8 did not include a physical examination or an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

The health assessment on file for staff member 8 did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that a staff member did not wash their hands prior to serving lunch in room 9.

Documentation of sending the emergency evacuation plan to the local municipality was not on file. This was corrected during the inspection.

Documentation of the updated first aid and CPR certification on file for staff member 1, staff member 2, staff member 3 and staff member 4 were completed after the expiration date of the initial certification date.

Documentation on file for staff member 8 did not include two years' experience working with children.

Documentation of the emergency contact information on file for child 3 did not include the address of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Documentation of the emergency contact information on file for child 1 and child 2 did not include the enrolling parent's work phone number.

Documentation on file of the 6 month update for the emergency contact information and agreement on file for child 1 was updated more than 6 months of the initial date.

Documentation of the first aid/CPR certification on file for staff member 7 was completed after the first 90 days of their start date.

While conducting a self-reported non compliance incident, staff member 1 stated that they were alone with 12 pre-school aged children for approximately 3 minutes.

Child 1 was unsupervised for approximately four minutes and twenty seconds. The child was found outside on the playground by an administrative staff member and was brought back to the group inside. Staff members did not know the where abouts of the child and wasn't physically present.

Documentation on file at the time of an unannounced visit for staff member 1, did not include a dated disclosure statement or a child abuse clearance. Staff member 1 is serving as the facility director and should have all clearances on file by start date. The disclosure statement was signed during the visit. It was determined that the child abuse clearance was incomplete during the visit. The child abuse clearance was completed during the visit and a completed abuse clearance was sent to the certification representative later that same day.

While conducting a complaint investigation, it was observed that staff member 1 and staff member 2 had 17 total children but only identified 14 children. Staff members weren't able to identify all of the children in their primary care groups.

During an unannounced monitoring visit, when licensing representative asked the staff in room 4 to name their primary care groups, they stated they had 17 total children but only 16 children were named between three staff members. Staff members took the children inside and had them all sit down so the staff members could figure out which child wasn't accounted for during the primary care check.

Documentation of the emergency plan on file didn't address the continuity of operations.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that there was an unmarked spray bottle with blue liquid located in room 7. This was corrected on site during the inspection.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that the first aid kit in room 6 did not contain soap. This was corrected during the inspection.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that a ceiling tile in room 2 had water damage indicating that there could be a leak. This was corrected on site during the inspection. It was observed that a vent on the wall located by the outside door in room 8 had a significant amount of dust on it. This was corrected on site during the inspection.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that there was a wooden bookshelf in room 5 with a hole in the back of it which had sharp edges that could cause a child to get hurt. This was corrected during the inspection.

During the time inspection, it was observed that the medication log for child 1 and child 2 did not contain the dates of administration of the medication. This was corrected during the inspection.

Documentation of the health assessment on file for staff member 1 didn't include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

The parent letter on file of the emergency plan didn't include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Documentation on file for staff member 2 didn't include two years of experience working with children.

In Room 8, 9 children were observed in care. When staff were asked for primary care groups only 7 children were accounted for. The classroom was split and half of the class was at an activity with another teacher but primary care groups were not adjusted to account for everyone who remained in the classroom.

In room 7, medication for child number 1 did not have the original packaging with the medication. The medication was missing the box.

Emergency Contact form for child number 2 did not list the health insurance policy number.