Kiddie Academy of South Fayette

In the Giraffe Room, the first aid kit lacked adhesive bandages.

In the Sea Turtle Room, peeling paint was observed in the dramatic play area by the children's sink/stove.

The changing table located in the bathroom connected to the Lions Room lacked a handwashing sign.

The health assessment on file for Staff Person #4 was dated 5/5/23, more than12 months prior to the date of hire. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)

The TB test on file for Staff Person #1 was dated 10/10/15, more than 12 months prior to the date of hire. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)

The Mandated Reporter training on file for Staff Person #2 was identified to be for continuing nursing education, making it invalid.

The record of the required education on file for Staff Person #3 to be classified as an assistant group supervisor was an international diploma, not evaluated by an approved evaluator with no equivalency on file.

The agreement form for Child #2 lacked the fee amount.

The agreement forms for Child #2 and Child #3 lacked the arrival and departure times.

The emergency contact form for Child #2 lacked the address of the child's physician.

The emergency contact form for Child #1 lacked the work address and work phone number for the enrolling parent.

The emergency contact form for Child #2 lacked a parent's signature consenting to emergency medical care.

The emergency contact form for Child #2 lacked signed parental consent for administration of minor first aid procedures by facility staff.

In a locked medication bin in the main office, an Infant Tylenol for Child #1 was observed to be expired with an expiration date of 7/2024.

The file for Staff Person #1 did not include 2 written non-family references attesting to the staff person's suitability to work in childcare. The file for Staff Person #2 only contained 1 written non-family reference attesting to the staff person's suitability to work in childcare.

The file for Staff person #1 includes verification of Pediatric First Aid/CPR training dated 4/23/24, after the expiration date of 3/8/24. Staff person #2 does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training expiration date of 6/22/24.

Staff #3, who was working as an aide, file did not contain proof of education or experience.

The files for staff #3 and #4 did not contain 2 written nonfamily references from individuals.

The file for Staff #6 (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) contained a disclosure statement dated 6/19/23 from a different legal entity.

The file for Staff #6 did not contain a request for West Virginia Sex Offender clearance prior to start date (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under CPSL. The clearance was dated 1/18/24.

The two most recent Emergency Plan trainings for Staff #3 are dated 11/29/22 and 12/21/23, more than 12 months apart.

The facility lacked a letter to parents in the emergency plan addressing the following topics: 1. Shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises, 2. Evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises, 3. A method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises, 4. A method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children, and 5. Accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.

In the Giraffe room, damaged plaster was observed surrounding a lock gate attached to the wall to the right of the closet.

In the Polar Bear room, a couch and a chair was observed with ripped plastic covering with exposed foam that could be hazardous to children.

Carboard binoculars in the Sea Turtle room and cardboard books in the Giraffe room were observed peeling with ripped pieces less than 1 inch in diameter and were accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

In the Ducklings classroom, a child was observed not strapped into a high chair using the T-shaped safety strap.

The file for Staff #1 contained a health assessment that was older than 24 months, dated 11/2/21.

The current health assessment on file for Staff #3 did not indicate that the staff person was examined for communicable diseases, but had 'N/A' next to the question.

The file for Staff #5 contained a First Aid/CPR training dated 10/21/23 that is not Pediatric, making it unacceptable.

The Emergency Contact form for Child #1 did not contain the address and phone number of the Physician or Medical Care Provider.

The Emergency Contact forms for Child #1 and Child #4 did not contain complete addresses for all listed release persons.

The file for Child #2 contained Emergency Contact and Financial Agreement forms that were reviewed by the parent and dated 01/30/23 & 8/1/23, more than 6 months apart.

The Emergency Contact form for Child #3 did not contain parental consent for the facility to administer minor first-aid.

The file for Staff #2 contained 9 of 12 annual training hours within the time period of 10/4/22-10/4/23.

On 10/10/23, Child #1 ran out of the Polar Bear classroom and needed escorted back into the room. Once the child returned to the classroom, Staff #1 forcefully picked the child up under the arms and carried the child to a table where staff person #1 was leading an activity. Staff #1 wrapped their arms around the child and chair while the child was crying and attempting to get out of the seat. The child was held in the chair for over 5 minutes per the video that was viewed.

On 10/10/23, Child #1 ran out of the Polar Bear classroom and needed escorted back into the room. Once the child returned to the classroom, Staff #1 forcefully picked the child up under the arms and carried the child to a table where staff person #1 was leading an activity. Staff #1 wrapped their arms around the child and chair while the child was crying and attempting to get out of the seat. The child was held in the chair for over 5 minutes per the video that was viewed.

The fire alarm 30-day test log includes test dates 5/1/23-6/19/23, 7/10/23-8/10/23, and 9/9/23-10/26/23, more than 60 days apart.

The file for staff #2 lacked the correct State Police clearance form on or before initial start date in a child care position. There is now a correct State Police clearance form on file and dated 2/10/23. There was more than 60 months between the previous and most current FBI clearance on file for staff #4. Dates are as follows: 3/6/17 and 3/31/22.The file for staff #14, who has lived in Florida and Virgin Islands within the past 5 years, lacks a Florida Child Abuse and Sex offender registry check and a Virgin Islands Criminal History, Child Abuse and Sex offender check. The file for staff #15 lacked a State Police, Child Abuse, FBI and NSOR on or before initial start date in a child care position. There are now current clearances on file and dated- State Police 11/2/22, Child Abuse - 1/4/23, FBI - 11/3/22 and NSOR 11/8/22.

The file for staff #13 lacked emergency plan training within 90 days of hire. SEE LIS CODE SHEET. There is now current emergency plan training on file and dated 11/16/22.

In the Room #9, observed a toxic plant known as "Bird of Paradise".

In Room #8, observed a 3-tiered shelf which wobbled when touched. In room #10, observed a 4-tiered towel shelf which wobbled when touched. In the outside plan area, observed that the top of the turtle "play box" had multiple cracks.

In the Infant Room, observed that a blue mat, which the infants use, has tiny pieces which are less than 1 in diameter which have been picked off, on the top of the mat. Based on a conversation with staff, the infants pick at the mat and pull the tiny pieces off.

The file for child #4 contains 0 DTAP, HIB, Pneumococcal and Polio vaccinations when 1 of each is recommended by the ACIP.

In Room #6, observed triple antibiotic in the first aid kit which lacked a label with the name of the child for whom the medication was intended.

The Epi Pens for children #5 and 6 lacked parental consent for administration.

There was more than 24 months between the previous and most current and updated health assessment on file for staff #1 and 9. The file for staff #6 lacked an health assessment on or before initial start date in a child care position. SEE LIS CODE SHEET. There is now a current health assessment on file.

The file for staff #9 lacked a TB test within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting. SEE LIS CODE SHEET. There is now a current TB test on file and dated 1/20/22.

The CPR/FA on file for staff #5 expired in January 2022. CPR/FA was taken on 2/4/22 after the expiration of the previous training. The CPR/FA on file for staff #9 expired 8/11/22. CPR/FA was taken on 10/11/22 after the expiration of the previous training.

The file for staff #2, 7 and 9 lacked CPR/FA within 90 days of hire. SEE LIS CODE SHEET. There is now current CPR/FA on file and dated 6/22/22 for staff #2 and 7 and staff #9 dated 2/4/23.

Staff person #7, 10 and 12 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Staff #7 - Health and Safety Training. Current Health and Safety training dated 1/17/2019 is the 6 hour training which was valid from 9/30/16 thru 6/30/18. Staff #10 - Health and Safety Training. Current Health and Safety Training dated 1/18/2019 is the 6 hour training which was valid from 9/30/16 thru 6/30/18. Staff #12 - Health and Safety Training dated 1/20/2019 is the 6 hour training which was valid from 9/30/16 thru 6/30/18.

The file for staff #1, who holds the title of aide, lacks verification of an 8th grade education. There are 2 years of child care experience on file. The file for staff #2, who holds the title of assistant group supervisor, lacks 1250 hours of childcare experience. There are 18 college credits in the human service field on file. The file for staff #3, who holds the title of group supervisor, lacks verification of 30 credit hours in the human service field and lacks 168 hours of child care experience. There are 1082 hours of child care experience and a Bachelor of Science degree on file. The file for staff #5, who holds the title of group supervisor, lacks verification of a bachelor's degree with 30 credit hours in the human service field. There are 10 years of experience on file. The file for staff #6, who holds the title of group supervisor, lacks verification of a Bachelor's Degree in the Human Service field. There are 3 years of experience on file.

The most current updated fee agreements on file for children #1, 2 and 3 lack the date of the child's admission.

The record for staff #5 included an FBI clearance dated 2/19/2021, more than 60 months following previous FBI clearance dated 9/16/2015. The record for staff #15 included poof of fingerprinting and FBI clearance dated 10/8/2021, which was following their first day working in child care on 10/5/2021.

At approximately 9:52am on January 20, 2022, in room #1, staff #1 and #2 were unable to see and properly supervise children in their assigned group from their positions on the other side of the room with Staff #1 back turned to the children, while Staff #2 vision was obstructed from view of the children, being that one child was on the opposite side of the room and the other one was napping behind a crib.

A pair of sharp, adult scissors were observed in a storage container that was accessible and posed a threat to the health and safety of the children in room #6.

In room #6, a 6-outlet adapter was plugged in to the electrical outlet in the wall accessible to children 5 years of age and younger and receptacle covers were not placed in the 5 unused outlets on the adapter.

A sensory bottle containing baby oil, which is a toxic material, was observed on a shelf accessible to children in room #7 and it was not secured with a child-proof lid.

A bottle of dry erase board cleaning spray labeled keep out of the reach of children was located on a cart accessible to children in room #8. A bottle of hand sanitizer labeled keep out of the reach of children was attached to the outside of a child's bookbag hanging on a coat hook accessible to children in room #6. In Room #1, a bottle of laundry detergent was observed in the lower cabinet accessible to children.

In Room #11, the first aid kit was hanging on a low hook making the first aid kit accessible to children.

In Room #2, the glass door did not have a visual strip or visual identification placed on the glass door located in a traffic area.

The bathroom used for toileting and diapering children in room #8 and #9 was not equipped with a lidded waste receptacle.

A cracked blue plastic bin with sharp corners was located in Room #11, and broken plastic laundry baskets were located in Room #5 were not in good repair.

In Room #10, foam building blocks were observed to have bite marks and accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

The health report for child #2 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.

The most recent immunization record for child #2 did not include MMR, Varicella, and Hepatitis A.

There were no written instructions provided from the individual who prescribed an Epinephrine auto injector in room #10 and #11.

In Room #11, an Epinephrine auto-injector was not stored in a locked area or an area that is out of the reach of children.

The operator did not establish and maintain a medication log for prescription or nonprescription medication being administered.

Soiled diapers were not being discarded in a hands-free covered can in the bathroom used for diapering children in room #8 and #9.

The record for staff #7, #8 and #19 included a current health assessment dated more than 24 months following the date of their previous health assessment. The record for staff #11 included a health assessment and results of tuberculosis screening dated more than 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting. The record for staff #16 included a current health assessment dated following providing initial service in a child care setting. The health assessment for staff #3, #11 and #16 included results of tuberculosis screening dated more than 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting.

The health assessment for staff #3 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

The health assessment for staff #12 indicated they had a communicable disease and their record does not include notification from a physician or CRNP that the person is no longer considered a threat to the health of others.

The health assessment for staff #10 did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

The facility's emergency plan did not provide accommodations for infants and toddlers.

Staff #7 renewed their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR on 6/10/2021, following the expiration of their previous certification in 3/2021.

Staff #8 did not participate, at least annually, in fire safety training. Staff #13 did not participate, at least annually, in fire safety training between 09/29/2020 and 10/11/2021. Staff #19 did not participate, at least annually, in fire safety training between 12/11/2020 and 1/7/2022. Staff #20 did not participate, at least annually, in fire safety training between 9/22/2020 and 10/7/2021.

Staff person #18 completed professional development in the following health and safety training topics: 3270.31(f) (1-10) on 6/26/2021, more than 90 days following their first day working in child care on 3/15/2021.

The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.

The record for child #1 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

Staff #4 completed professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR on 9/27/2021, more than 90 days following hire on 3/23/2021. Staff #17 completed professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR on 9/27/2021, more than 90 days following hire on 6/15/2021.