Kandyland Kids Learning Center

The facility's newly revised emergency plan lacked documentation of a Continuity of Operations policy which would include procedures on backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and also lacked policies regarding volunteer emergency preparedness training.

The facility's newly revised emergency plan parent letter lacked an explanation of the emergency procedures for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and chronic medical conditions.

2nd CITATION: In the downstairs classroom there was a storage bin that was cracked and magnatiles that were not in good repair. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 8/19/26.

2nd CITATION: Empty plastic bags, small screws, and nuts were observed in the downstairs unlocked drawer of the changing table. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 8/19/26.

The 30-Day fire detection log on file indicated testing dates of 8/10/26 and 9/10/26, which are more than 30 days apart.

The file for Staff #9 contained an FBI Clearance and National Sex Offender (NSOR) Certificate at the time of inspection, it was observed that the file lacked an FBI Clearance and National Sex Offender Certificate dated prior to the date that Staff #9 began working with children.

According to staff statements, the facility has been using a slip slide during water days that holds water at the bottom. Staff #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, and #8 do not have water safety instruction training in their files.

In the Downstairs Bathroom a Scotch tape packaging dispenser with a sharp metal edge was observed on the bathroom vanity. In the Downstairs Classroom in the top left unlocked drawer in the teacher desk were three pair of teacher scissors and a screwdriver in the unlocked middle drawer. These items were accessible to the children care and posed a cutting hazard.

Located in the Guided Learning Area/Art Space was a cleaning material that was not in a container that specifies the content. Staff identified the bottle as a cleaning material.

In the Outdoor Play Space, there was a yellow and orange child sized picnic table that was cracked along the top corner and the right-side bench posing a pinching hazard to the children in care. In the Downstairs Classroom there was a clear plastic storage container that held craft materials that was cracked and created a cutting hazard for the children in care.

Empty plastic bags, small screws, and nuts were observed in the Downstairs unlocked bathroom vanity and changing table. Empty plastic bags, small goggly eyes, diamond painting-colored chips, beads, and rubber pencil grips measuring less than 1 inch were observed in the Downstairs Classroom. These items were accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Child #1 had expired Benedryl Cream and Child #2 had expired baby Orajel at the facility.

The diaper genies located in the downstairs restroom, upstairs restroom, and infant classroom were observed to have a plastic guard that did not open with the foot pedal, resulting in the cans no longer beings hands-free.

At approximately 945am in the art room it was observed that an infant was asleep in a pack and play with a pink stuffed toy.

A pink book bag which contained a first aid kit was in the hallway on the floor that led to the exit that the children use to access the outside play space making the first aid kit accessible to the children.

In the art room where children were receiving care that were still placing objects in their mouths, it was observed that foam paint sponges and pipe cleaners were in drawers.

At approximately 945am it was observed in the art room that a pack and play was in use and did not have 2ft of space on at least 3 sides: one side was against the wall, another side was against a cabinet, and the third side was not 2 feet away from the crescent shaped table.

The signed disclosure statement for Staff Person #2 is dated 12/29/25 which is after their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).

Continued Non-Compliance: On 10/17/25 an unannounced monitoring was conducted at the facility. Based on staff statements and documentation, Staff # 4, created a fraudulent Health Assessment dated 10/3/25 for Staff #3's Staff File. Staff #4 submitted the fraudulent Health Assessment via Email to Certification on 10/3/25. The Health Assessment was a correction to a violation received on 8/1/25. On 10/14/25, Armstrong Primary Care Center, confirmed that the Health Assessment dated 10/3/25 was not valid. The CRNP did complete a Health Assessment form for Staff #3 on 10/2/25. On the form the CRNP indicated that the physical was conducted on 11/13/24 and the form signed 10/2/25. The valid Heath Assessment dated 10/2/25 was submitted to the child care on 10/6/25. The facility's acceptable plan of correction indicated that only original health assessments will be accepted from staff (no photocopies). The Director and staff member will initial and date the form and the form will be filed in the staff member's file and that they will continue to follow this plan of having a Director and staff initialing and dating the original health assessment instead of doing it for just four months. On…

The photocopied health assessment on file for Staff Person #1 was lacking a name of who the health assessment was for making it invalid.

The file for Staff Person #1 contained a tuberculosis screening dated 6/8/26, which is after Staff #2's date of hire (SEE IS CODE SHEET).

One of the references for Staff Person #1 was lacking information attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person working in childcare.

The playhouse located in the back corner of the outdoor play space had a crack on the roof, making a pinch point with sharp edges.

It was observed that the facility did not have a copy of the most recent inspection summary posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.

On 4/1/26 at approximately 10:30am, Staff person #13, an aide, was observed caring for children unsupervised.

On 4/1/26, at approximately 10:30am, Staff person #1 was observed to leave the lower level child care space and escort a preschool age child to the restroom, leaving Staff person #13 out of ratio with 10 children (9 Preschool age children and 1 Older Toddler).

Unlabeled blankets and pillows for naptime were randomly piled together rather than being utilized by a specific child.

The emergency contact information was not present in the infant room for Child #1 being cared for in that space. The emergency contact information was not present in the lower level child care room for Child #2 being cared for in that space.

There was an uncovered outlet in the downstairs restroom near the sink accessible to children ages 5 and under.

There was Degree antiperspirant and a soap container labeled "Keep out of reach of children" in an unlocked drawer/cabinet under the sink in the downstairs restroom accessible to children.

3RD CITATION: The water temperature at the sink in the infant room was 118°F. The water temperature in the upstairs restroom was 117°F. The water temperature in the downstairs restroom was 116°F. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 1/21/26 and 2/10/26.

2ND CITATION: The diaper changing stations in the lower level restroom lacked handwashing sign.

Documentation of the fire drill log showed more than 60 days between fire drills (7/30/25 and 2/2/26).

2nd CITATION: The water temperature at the sink in the infant room was 118°F. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 1/21/26.

The diaper changing stations and toilet training seats in the main level restroom and the lower level restroom lacked handwashing signs.

There was a bottle of children's Motrin in a child's lunchbox sitting on a table in the main room accessible to children.

There were several lunchboxes on the table in the main room containing food items that needed to be refrigerated, including a cheese stick, cubes of meat and cheese, and cucumbers.

The file for Staff # 13 lacked one written nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

The file for Staff #9 contained a PA Child Abuse clearance dated 12/29/25 which was obtained after they started working in a child care position (See LIS Code Sheet). The file for Staff #10 lacked a DHS FBI clearance and an NSOR certificate.

2nd CITATION: On 1/21/26 at approximately 10am, Staff #9, an aide, was caring for 5 preschool children unsupervised in the lower level child care space. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 10/17/25.

2nd CITATION: On 1/21/26, at approximately 10:05am, in the main room, Staff #8 was supervising 6 Older Toddlers and 1Younger Toddler. No other staff were present in the main room. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 10/17/25.

There were 6 outlets in the lower level that lacked protective receptacle covers which were accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

In the bathroom off the main room, and in the bathroom on the lower level, the hot water was 115° F.

The temperature in the lower level child care space was 64°F.

In the lower level child care space, there was a gap between the register and the wall creating a sharp edge.

A portable space heater was observed in the lower level child care space. Staff reported that space heaters have been used while children were in care in the lower level child care space as well as in the infant room.

3rd CITATION: On 1/21/26, the file for Staff #9 lacked a health assessment. The file for Staff #10 lacked a health assessment with TB screening results. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 8/1/25 & 10/17/25.

The most recent fire alarm test was documented on 12/31/25 which was conducted more than 30 days from the previous fire alarm test dated 11/24/25.

The most recent documentation on file for conducting a fire drill was dated 7/30/25 which is more than 60 days ago.

From approximately 1:00-1:30pm Staff # 4, an aide, was observed caring for 5 children unsupervised in the lower level child care space.

On 10/17/25, at approximately 12:50pm in the Infant Room, one adult, Individual #2, and 6 napping children, 2 Infants, 1 Young Toddler and 3 Older Toddlers, were observed. No other staff were present in the Infant Room. The 6 children were not assigned to a specific Staff person for supervision. On 10/17/25, from approximately 12:50-1:00pm, Child #1 was asleep in a port-a-crib in the Main Child Care Room. No staff was present in the Main Child Care Room. No staff identified Child #1 as part of their supervision group.

On 10/17/25, at approximately 12:50pm in the Infant Room, one adult, Individual #2, and 6 napping children, 2 Infants, 1 Young Toddler and 3 Older Toddlers, were observed. No other staff were present in the Infant Room. The 6 children were not assigned to a specific Staff person for supervision. On 10/17/25, from approximately 12:50-1:00pm, Child #1 was asleep in a port-a-crib in the Main Child Care Room. No staff was present in the Main Child Care Room. No staff identified Child #1 as part of their supervision group.

On 10/17/25, at approximately 12:50pm in the Infant Room, one adult, Individual #2, and 6 napping children, 2 Infants, 1 Young Toddler and 3 Older Toddlers, were observed. No other staff were present in the Infant Room. The 6 children were not assigned to a specific Staff person for supervision. On 10/17/25, from approximately 12:50-1:00pm, Child #1 was asleep in a port-a-crib in the Main Child Care Room. No staff was present in the Main Child Care Room. No staff identified Child #1 as part of their supervision group.

Based on staff statements and documentation, Staff # 1, created a fraudulent Health Assessment dated 10/3/25 for Staff #3's Staff File. Staff #1 submitted the fraudulent Health Assessment via Email to Certification on 10/3/25. The Health Assessment was a correction to a violation received on 8/1/25. On 10/14/25, Armstrong Primary Care Center, confirmed that the Health Assessment dated 10/3/25 was not valid. The CRNP did complete a Health Assessment form for Staff #3 on 10/2/25. On the form the CRNP indicated that the physical was conducted on 11/13/24 and the form signed 10/2/25. The valid Heath Assessment dated 10/2/25 was submitted to the child care on 10/6/25.

Continued Non-Compliance: On 8/1/25 a Renewal Inspection was conducted at the facility. The files for Staff #3, #5, and #6 lacked health assessments. The facility's acceptable plan of correction indicated the correction would be implemented by 9/5/25. On 10/17/25 an Unannounced Inspection was conducted. The Health Assessment, dated 10/3/25, submitted to Certification on 10/3/25 for Staff #3 is invalid. The file for Staff #3 contains a valid Heath Assessment dated 10/2/25.

The staff files were located in an unlocked filing cabinet in an unlocked office space accessible to anyone at the facility.