Kiddie Academy of Center Valley

Emergency contact form for child #4 did not contain the parent's work address or release person's address.

File for staff person #4, who is currently hired as an assistant group supervisor, contained verification of education, but did not contain adequate verification of 2 years experience working with children.

It was observed in the school age outdoor play space that a large bin containing outdoor play equipment had a lid that was broken allowing for approximately 6 inches of water to pool at the bottom of that large bin. This created a situation where the lid was left not in good repair, and led to the visible hazard of the pooling water.

File for staff person #4, see code sheet for hire date, contained an incomplete PA state police clearance. At the time of inspection, the documentation on file showed that the results of the record was pending. This was corrected and reprinted the day of inspection. File for staff person #5, see code sheet for hire date, contained two child abuse clearances dated 4/18/16 and 7/15/22, and two FBI clearance dated 3/22/16 and 7/13/22. These dates show that the clearances were updated more than 60 months apart. File for staff person #6, see code sheet for hire date, contained a FBI clearance dated 9/14/23. However, staff person #6 was initially hired provisionally and the file did not contain the adequate documentation needed for a provisional hire. The file did not contain the FBI fingerprint receipt which is required to be placed on file prior to the staff person being hired provisionally.

File for staff person #3, see code sheet for hire date, contained a health assessment dated 7/11/22 and documentation of TB screening results dated 7/13/22; these were completed more than 12 months prior to the facility's given date of initial service in child care for staff person #3. File for staff person #6, see code sheet for hire date, contained a health assessment dated 8/6/22 and documentation of TB screening results dated 8/8/22; these were completed more than 12 months prior to the facility's given date of initial service in child care for staff person #6.

It was observed in the files for staff persons #2, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, and #14 that the previously dated written evaluations completed by the facility's stated known director were dated more than 12 months from the current written evaluations observed on file. File for staff person #5, see code sheet for hire date, had a written evaluation on file dated 7/7/23, but did not have one written evaluation completed and filed by the director within their first 12 months of employment. File for staff person #7, see code sheet for hire date, had a written evaluation on file dated 7/6/23, but did not have one written evaluation completed and filed by the director within their first 12 months of employment. File for staff person #13, see code sheet for hire date, had a written evaluation on file dated 8/4/23, but did not have one written evaluation completed and filed by the director within their first 12 months of employment.

File for staff person #1, see code sheet for hire date, contained two FBI clearances on file, one dated 3/1/18 and another dated 6/16/23. These dates verify that staff person #1 did not have an updated FBI clearance on file within the 60 month expiration date as required. File for staff person #2, see code sheet for hire date, did not contain out of state clearances. It was confirmed by facility staff during inspection that staff person #2 has lived outside of PA within the last 5 years, and out of state clearances are required. File for staff person #4, see code sheet for hire date, contained an incomplete PA state police clearance. At the time of inspection, the documentation on file showed that the results of the record was pending. This was corrected and reprinted the day of inspection.

It was observed that a medicated cream was present for child #1, but a medication log or signed parental consent for the administration of this medicated cream was not found on file at the facility.

Although staff in the older toddler room were using a sanitizer cleaner to clean the changing table mat surface, the cleaning product was not left on the surface long enough to sanitize according to the manufacturer's instructions. It was observed that the cleaning product was sprayed and left on the surface for only approximately 2 minutes then wiped off, when the cleaning product itself explains the requirement of at least 3 minute contact time prior to wiping in order to sanitize a surface such as a changing table.

It was observed at the time of inspection that children were served lunch by the facility. The lunch that was provided contained chicken nuggets, french-fries, and apple sauce. Therefore, the facility's lunch did not contain a least one dairy product or at least one grain as required.

It was observed at the time of inspection that the file for staff person #1 contained documentation of an updated fire safety training completed on 8/8/23, but no documentation was on file verifying that staff person #1 completed fire safety training in 2022. Therefore no documentation was on file to show that the updated training completed 8/8/23, was completed annually as required.

File for staff person #3, who was currently employed as an assistant group supervisor, had on file at least 2 years of verified experience working with children, but did not have on file adequate documentation of their education.

It was stated and confirmed that staff person #1 and staff person #2 were paired together in the Seedlings room. The documentation on file for both staff person #1 and #2 qualified them both to be aides. No additional staff were paired with these staff in the Seedlings room.

It was stated by facility staff that staff person #1 was an assistant group supervisor, and was being used as an assistant group supervisor. File for staff person #1 contained a high school diploma, but did not contain the needed documentation to verify 2 years experience working with children.

It was observed with written documentation of attendance and stated by facility staff that on 5/16/23, between approximately 8am-4pm, the Big Acorn room contained 9 infants with only 2 staff. Leaving the infant room out of ratio for nearly the entire day.

During a complaint investigation on 5/17/23, the facility staff communicated both verbally and provided written statements verifying that fire drills were not being conducted every 60 days and therefore were being fraudulently recorded by staff on the facility's written fire drill log. Between May 2022-May 2023 fire drills were documented in writing on the facility's fire drill log as having been conducted on 5/20/22, 7/14/22, 9/2/22, 10/13/22, 12/5/22, 1/10/23, 9/7/23, and 5/9/23. Staff person #2 and #3 both stated in writing that the only actual fire drill that the facility participated in between May 2022 - May 2023 was completed on 5/9/23, and staff person #2 stated they were responsible for completing the fire drill logs. The facility's written fire drill logs show that staff persons #2-#8 were all recorded as having participated in the majority if not all of those documented dated drills. Staff #2-#8 stated that since hired, see code sheet for hire dates, they participated in the following number of full evacuation fire drills: staff person #2 approximately 3-5 fire drills, staff person #3 approximately 5 fire drills, staff person #4 approximately 2-3 fire drills, staff…

It was stated by staff #4, and #6-#9 that staff are not ensuring that infant's hands are being washed before meals and after diapering.

It was observed through documentation of attendance and stated by facility staff that on 5/16/23, between approximately 8am-4pm, the Big Acorn room contained 9 infants, but the Big Acorn room's establish capacity only measures for 8 children.

During a complaint investigation on 5/17/23, the facility staff communicated both verbally and provided written statements verifying that fire drills, ensuring that all staff and children exited the building, were not being conducted every 60 days and therefore were being fraudulently recorded by staff on the facility's written fire drill log. Between May 2022-May 2023 fire drills were documented in writing on the facility's fire drill log as having been conducted on 5/20/22, 7/14/22, 9/2/22, 10/13/22, 12/5/22, 1/10/23, 9/7/23, and 5/9/23. However, staff person #2 and #3 both stated in writing that the only fire drill with a full evacuation that the facility actually participated in between May 2022 - May 2023 was completed on 5/9/23, and staff person #2 stated they were responsible for completing the fire drill logs. The facility's written fire drill logs show that staff persons #2-#8 were all recorded as having participated in the majority if not all of those documented dated drills. Staff #2-#8 stated that since hired, see code sheet for hire dates, they participated in the following number of drills: staff person #2 approximately 3-5 fire drills, staff person #3 approximately…

During a complaint investigation on 5/17/23, the facility staff #2-#8 communicated both verbally and provided written statements verifying that fire drills were not being conducted every 60 days. The facility's written fire drill log documented fire drills conducted on 5/20/22, 7/14/22, 9/2/22, 10/13/22, 12/5/22, 1/10/23, 9/7/23, and 5/9/23. However, staff person #2 and #3 both stated in writing that the only fire drill that the facility actually participated in between May 2022 - May 2023 was completed on 5/9/23, and staff person #2 stated they were responsible for completing the fire drill logs. Also observed during the complaint investigation, the documentation on file regarding the testing of the fire alarms was not adequate. The facility is required to complete fire alarm testing every 30 days; facility had never verbalized any reason as to why this was not possible to complete and understood the need for testing according to compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The testing report provided from the fire alarm company showed only 3 dates over the course of the last 12 months as a verified documented test of the alarms…

During a complaint investigation on 5/17/23, the facility staff #2-#8 communicated both verbally and provided written statements verifying that fire drills were not being conducted every 60 days. The facility's written fire drill log documented fire drills conducted on 5/20/22, 7/14/22, 9/2/22, 10/13/22, 12/5/22, 1/10/23, 9/7/23, and 5/9/23. However, staff person #2 and #3 both stated in writing that the only fire drill that the facility actually participated in between May 2022 - May 2023 was completed on 5/9/23, and staff person #2 stated they were responsible for completing the fire drill logs. Also observed during the complaint investigation, the documentation on file regarding the testing of the fire alarms was not adequate. The facility is required to complete fire alarm testing every 30 days; facility had never verbalized any reason as to why this was not possible to complete and understood the need for testing according to compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The testing report provided from the fire alarm company showed only 3 dates over the course of the last 12 months as a verified documented test of the alarms…

During a complaint investigation on 5/17/23, it was observed at the time of inspection that a portable space heater was plugged in and in use at the front office desk.

During a complaint investigation on 5/17/23, it was observed that although staff person #1 completed their 10 hour health and safety training topics on 3/9/23, they had not completed this required preservice training within 90 days of their date of hire (see code sheet for date of hire).

During a complaint investigation on 5/31/23, the legal entity stated that staff person #2 had been given the responsibilities to double as the director of the facility, but staff person #2 does not have documentation on file to meet the qualifications to be hired as a director. Staff person #2 was performing the duties, as described in regulation, as the director but does not currently meet the qualifications to do so.

Staff person #1 and #2 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 from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum.

File for staff person #1, see code sheet for date of hire, did not include out of state clearances and the file for staff person #1 verified that they lived outside of PA within the last 5 years. File for facility person #2, see code sheet for date of hire, contained neither a PA child abuse clearance nor documentation showing that the request for this clearance was made. Facility person #2 was observed the day of inspection physically present with children in care.

It was observed in the Dogwood room that napping ratios were not properly being used during rest time. One staff was present with 19 preschool children. During rest time children were observed getting off their rest equipment to go to the bathroom and were allowed to move about the room to get their water bottles for a drink. Therefore napping ratios could not have been used and the room was out of ratio during those times when the children left their rest equipment.

It was observed in the Seedling room that 2 staff were present with 10 young toddlers, and when asked which children each staff had assigned to their primary care group, staff stated they had not yet assigned themselves care groups on that day.

It was observed on the outside of the building that the dryer vent was blocked and completely filled with lint leaving it unclean and a visible fire hazard.

It was observed in the Saplings room that marker lids with a diameter of less than 1 inch were left accessible to the mouthing children present in that room.

File for child #1 did not include written documentation of the status of all age appropriate immunizations recommended by the ACIP.

It was observed in the Big Acorn room that bottles for a child were not labeled.

It was observed the day of inspection, a staff person from another state Department agency was standing in the foyer of the building awaiting entry into the facility and stated they had been waiting to get in for several minutes and that this was not the first time this had occurred. Door bell was pushed again and phone call made into facility with no answer. It was not until the certification representative walked around to the outdoor play space to speak with a staff person explaining that no one was answering the door that someone then came to grant access.

File for child #1, see code sheet for enrollment date, did not contain a child service report completed within the last 6 months.

Emergency contact form for child #2 was dated 10/14/22, but the child was enrolled prior to that date. Therefore an emergency contact form was not on file on or before the child's first day. Also the emergency contact form on file did not contain an emergency contact's name or telephone number.

Emergency contact form for child #2 did not include the following: the name, address or telephone number of the child's physician, the enrolling parent's home or work address, and the enrolling parent's work telephone number.

Emergency contact form for child #2 did not contain the release person's address.

It was observed in the Seedlings room that child #2 was present the day of inspection, but an emergency contact form for that child was not present in that room where the child was receiving care.

It was observed in the Redwoods room, that a power strip and extension cord, both plugged in and in use, contained uncover outlets accessible to children under 5 years of age in that classroom.

A wet jet mop containing the liquid cleaning solution was observed on the floor accessible to children in the bathroom between the Saplings and Sprouts classrooms.

Chipped and peeling paint was observed on the walls in the Spouts and Saplings classrooms.

It was observed in the Big Acorn room that two cribs containing two sleeping infants did not have at least two feet of space on at least three sides of those cribs.

It was observed that the Sapling and Sprouts classrooms were not immediately placing soiled disposable diapers into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.

Facility person #1 and staff person #2 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Facility person #1 and staff person #2 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: mandated reporter training. Staff person #4 and #9 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #4 and #9 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health and Safety Topics.

File for facility person #1, (see code sheet for first day in care), did not contain a PA child abuse clearance, a DHS approved FBI clearance, or a NSOR verification certificate, and did not contain verification of applying for a DHS approved FBI or NSOR verification certificate. The disclosure statement on file for facility person #1 was neither wittnessed nor dated. Staff person #2 and #12, (see code sheet for date of hire) have not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter trainings on file being dated 3/7/16 and 1/8/17 respectively. Staff person #6 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). File for staff person #7, (see code sheet for date of hire), did not have a disclosure statement on file.

It was observed in the Redwood room on 7/1/22, that facility person #1 and staff person #2 were the only people present with 17 school aged children. Facility person #1 stated she was assigned the responsiblity of 9 children in the room and staff person #2 stated she was assigned the responsibility of 8 children in the room. Facility person #1 was later determined to be a volunteer only and therefore could neither assume the responsibility of care for 9 of those children nor be counted in ratio.

It was observed and stated that the facility did not provide to parents of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency plan procedures.

It was observed that a power strip, which was plugged into the wall, contained outlets that were left uncovered accessible to children under 5 years of age in the Evergreen room.

It was observed in the Sprouts room that an area on the wall near the bookshelf contained chipped and peeling paint.

It was observed in the Seedling room that a plastic bag containing diapers was left on the bathroom floor under the sink leaving this bag accessible to mouthing children.

It was observed in the Little Acorns room that a prescription medication for child #1 was accepted and being stored without its original container.

It was observed during a diaper change that the staff person did not disard a soiled diaper by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. Instead it was observed that the staff person set the diaper aside on the changing table while dressing the child after the diaper change, then disposing of the diaper by placing it into a plastic bag which was then tied and discarded into the appropriate garbage can.

File for staff person #5, #9, and #10, (see code sheet for date of hire), did not contain documentation of a health assessment or TB test results completed at intial employment or within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting.

It was observed and stated that the facility did not submit an annual traffic letter to the local traffic safety authority notifying them of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. It was also observed that the facility did not have written safe routes, also known as pick up and drop off procedures, posted at a conspicuous location used by parents in the child care facility.

Staff person #8 and #13 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum. Staff person #4, #6, #8, and #13 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

File for staff person #3, #8, and #10, (see code sheet for date of hire), did not contain documentation of education or experience to meet the applicable qualifications for assistant group supervisor, and facility stated all three staff are employed as assistant group supervisors. File for staff person #3 did not contain any education or experience. File for staff person #8 contained documentation of education that was not legible. File for staff person #10 contained a high school diploma but did not contain any verification of experience. File for staff person #9, (see code sheet for date of hire), did not contain adequate documentation of education to meet the applicable qualifications for group supervisor, and facility stated staff person #9 was employed as a group supervisor.

File for staff person #11, (see code sheet for date of hire), did not contain a written staff evaluation completed by the director within the last 12 months.

Agreements for for child #3-#8 were not signed by the operator.

Emergency contact form for child #2 did not contain the release person's address.

File for child #2 did not contain a copy of an initial or subsequent agreement between the parent and the operator.

Facility was unable to confirm the existance of a full file or provide staff file information that was requested for staff person #13. Staff person #13 was observed in care the day of inspection.

File for facility person #1, (see code sheet for first day in care), did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

On 2.18.22, 3.23.22 and 4.4.22, a complaint investigation was conducted. Staff interviews revealed that the facility has been out of ratio on a few occasions. On 4.4.22, inspector observed 10 preschool children and 14 mixed young and older school age children with 2 staff in the school age room.

On 12/1/2021 an unannounced inspection was conducted at the facility. Staff #2 did not have proof of a request for a DHS FBI clearance on file but has a DOE FBI clearance on file dated 4.17.20 and a DHS FBI clearance on file dated 10.30.21. Staff #2 did have proof of request for NSOR clearance dated 2.23.21 but did not have a completed NSOR clearance on file. Staff #2 did not sign a disclosure at initial hire. Staff 2 has a disclosure statement on file dated 3.20.21. An acceptable plan of correction was received that stated the following: If clearances are not completed, staff will be removed from care until all completed clearances are on file. Staff 2 will be removed from childcare and documentation will be places in staff 2's file. The date of correction was 12/2/2021. On 2/18/2021 an unannounced inspection was conducted at the facility. Staff person #2 was observed working at the facility but still does not have a completed NSOR clearance on file. In addition, Staff #3 does not have proof of request for or a completed NSOR clearance on file. Staff #3 also does not have mandated reporter training on file. Staff #4 has a request for a state police clearance dated 11/13/21 but…

In the Evergreens room, inspector observed peeling paint in the birthday area. In the Redwood's room, inspector observed peeling paint on the wall by the chair under the window. Peeling paint was pointed out to the person (staff 5) who walked around with the inspector during renewal inspection.

Provider does not have documented annual emergency drills on file at the facility.

Staff 7 has a current written evaluation on file dated 9.2021 but does not have a previous written evaluation on file.

Provider does not have a supervision and dismissal policy written to review with parent and provide to parent at time of enrollment.

Agreements do not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Emergency contact information for child 1 does not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Emergency contact form for child 3 is missing the work address for the enrolling parent.

Emergency contact information for child 1 does not include health insurance policy number.

Emergency contact information for child 2 does not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

The following staff do not have pediatric first-aid and cpr on file and have been working with children for more than 90 days - staff 1, 3, and 6.

A complaint investigation was conducted 12.1.21. Inspector observed a video that shows staff 1 grab child 1 by the collar of child's jacket and his wrist and gave child a shake. On a different portion of the video, inspector observed staff 1 push/throw child 1 to the ground, then grab child 1 by child's ankles and while child was up-side-down, bounce/shake child then placed child on the ground. Staff 3 admitted hearing staff 1 say to child 1 "I'm so tired of dealing with you" during the incident of throwing child 1 to the ground. Staff 3 witnessed and admitted staff 1 threw child to the ground. Staff 3 reported incident to staff 2. Staff 2 spoke with staff 1 about what was shown on the video. Staff 1 signed a statement admitting to pushing child 1 to the floor in an aggressive manor and grabbing child 1 by the ankles.

Staff 1 does not have proof of request for state police clearance and NSOR clearance on file but has a completed state police dated 8.3.21 and a completed NSOR on file dated 5.28.21. Staff 2 does not have proof of request for fbi clearance on file but has a DOE fbi clearance on file dated 4.17.20 and a DHS fbi clearance on file dated 10.30.21. Staff 2 does have proof of request for NSOR clearance dated 2.23.21 but does not have a completed NSOR clearance on file. Staff 2 did not sign a disclosure at initial hire. Staff 2 has a disclosure statement on file dated 3.20.21.

Staff 1 and staff 2 do not have proof of emergency plan training on file.

)n 10.13.21 a renewal inspection was conducted to review staff files. Staff 4 did not update the health assessment within 24 months from previous health assessment. Staff 4 has health assessments on file dated 6.25.18 and 8.6.21. Staff 8' health assessment was not conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting. Staff 8 started working with children 10.20.21 and has a health assessment on file dated 8.26.20. On 12.1.21 staff 8 did not have a health assessment on file that was conducted within 12 months prior to employment.

On 10.13.21 when conducting a renewal inspection to review files, staff 8 did not received a tb screening at initial employment. Staff 8 has a tb screening on file dated 8.26.20. On 12.1.21 staff 8 does not have a tb screening on file.

While investigating a complaint, inspector reviewed the facility's fire drill log. FIre drills have not been conducted in the past 60 days since last review. Last fire drill was held 9.2021.

Provider does have proof on file that fire alarm system is being checked every 30 days.

On 10.13.21 when reviewing files, inspector requested all new staff files. Inspector was not given all staff data sheets on 10.13.21. When inspector questions provider about staff data sheets, provider admitted to having more staff data sheets that were not submitted. Once received, inspector observed 2 staff on the staff data sheets that were new staff since the last inspection. Provider did not submit the files for staff 1 and staff 2.

On 10.13.21, staff files were reviewed. None of the staff who have been employed for more than a year have updated fire safety training on file. The last fire safety training on file for all staff who have been employed for more than a year is dated 2.17.2020. On 12.1.21, staff 3 and staff 4 have been employed for more than a year and do not have updated fire safety training on file. Last fire safety training on file for staff is dated 2.2020.

Staff 1 and staff 2 do not have completed basic health and safety training on file and have been employed for more than 90 days.

Staff 2 does not have proof of education and experience on file to qualify as a group supervisor. Staff 2 has an associates in arts degree in liberal arts and no documented experience on file.

Staff 1 does not have proof of education on file to qualify as a group supervisor. Staff 1 has a transcript on file that does not show proof that staff 1 completed staff's bachelor's degree.