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Mandated Reporter Training for staff #3 was dated more than 60 months ago. The Disclosure Statement in the file for Staff #1 was dated after Staff #1's Date of Hire. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)

The two most recent Emergency Plan Trainings for Staff #3, #4, #6, #7 and #8 were dated more than 12-months apart. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)

The file for Child #1 (OT) had an Updated Health Assessment more than 12 months past the initial health assessment. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)

A tube of Nystatin labeled for Child #3 (03.2025), a bottle of liquid Acetaminophen for Children #5 (02.2025) and Child #7 (03.2025) was observed to be expired. was observed to lack written parental consent for administration. An unlabeled tube of Nystatin, reported to be intended for Child #3 was observed to lack written parental consent for administration. A bottle of liquid Ibuprofen labeled for Child #4 was observed to lack written parental consent for administration. An inhaler labeled for Child #6 was observed to lack written parental consent for administration and was expired (11.2024).

The medication log for Child #5 was lacking the "Date of Administration."

The two most recent health assessments for Staff #3 and #5 were dated more than 24 months apart. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)

The facility's fire alarm test report documented testing of the fire alarm system between: 07.13.2024 - 08.14.2024 (32 Days); 10.11.2024 - 11.12.2024 (32 Days); 01.10.2025 - 02.14.2025 (35 Days). The tests conducted were more than 30 days apart.

The Initial Child Health Report for Child #2, enrolled for more than 60 days, was lacking from the child file. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)

Staff person #1, #2 and #3 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/CPR Training (Staff #1dated: 01.20.2025), (Staff #2 dated: 01.15.2024 and (Staff #3 dated: 04.12.2024). (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)

The two most recent staff evaluations for Staff #2 and #4 were completed more than one year apart. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)

There were floor to ceiling panels of netting secured together with zip ties hanging in the gym that posed a potential strangulation hazard for children in care. There different sized cots stacked more than 3 feet high in room #3 that posed a potential tipping hazard. There were loose sheets observed in (4) pack n plays that posed a potential suffocation hazard for the children who were using the equipment.

The record for staff #3 included a disclosure statement that was not dated. The record for staff #4 included a current FBI clearance dated 5/29/2024, which was more than 60 months following the date of their previous clearance on 11/6/2018. The record for staff #5 included a state police clearance dated 2/19/2024; a child abuse clearance dated 2/20/2024; an FBI clearance dated 2/22/2024; and an NSOR verification Certificate dated 4/17/2024, which was following their first day caring for children.

The facility's parent letter did not explain their lockdown procedure and how they plan to provide accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

The following cleaning materials labeled keep out of the reach of children were observed in areas accessible to children in care: (2) containers of Clorox wipes were sitting on the ledge of the half wall between the storage area and the hallway; A container of Clorox wipes and (2) cans of Lysol disinfectant spray were in an unlocked cupboard by the entrance to room #5; A Swiffer Wet Jet containing cleaning fluid was observed propped against the wall in the hallway outside of the bathrooms; A can of Lysol disinfectant spray and bottle of all purpose cleaner was observed on ledge of the half wall between the hallway and room #3; and a container of Clorox wipes and can of Lysol disinfectant spray were observed on a shelf in room #6.

There were 20 ceiling tiles throughout the facility (6 tiles in room #1, 1 tile in room #3, 3 tiles in room #4, 9 tiles in the hallway and 1 tile in the PS room) that appeared to have sustained damage from a previous water leak.

The thermometer placed in the refrigerator in the kitchen area was not operable.

The record for child #1 lacked a current health report.

The record for staff #5 included a current health assessment dated following their first day caring for children.

The fire drill log did not include the hypothetical location of the fire.

The fire detection system was not tested at least once every 30 days during the following time periods: 7/17-8/17/2023; 9-15-10/30/2023-12/15/2023; and 1/12-2/15/2024.

Staff #1 did not participate in fire safety training at least once annually during the period between 11/14/2022-12/27/2023.

The director did not complete a minimum of one written evaluation for staff #2 during the period between 11/23/2022-12/15/2023.

The emergency contact information for child #4 did not include their health insurance policy number.

A parent did not review the emergency contact information for child #1 once in the last 6-months. A parent did not review the emergency contact information once in a 6-month period for child #2 between 7/17/2023-4/19/2024; child #3 between 6/1/2023-4/19/2024; and child #4 between 6/26/2023-5/29/2024.

A parent did not review the financial agreement for child #1 once in the last 6-months. A parent did not review the financial agreement once in a 6-month period for child #2 between 7/17/2023-4/19/2024; child #3 between 2/24/2022-4/19/2024; and child #4 between 6/26/2023-5/29/2024.

Staff person #7 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #7 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Acceptable first-aid/CPR training.

One loose crib sheet was observed in the Infant Room. In the Toddler Room, an unlabeled pack n play was observed to also have a loose crib sheet posing a risk of suffocation. In the Gross Motor Room, the DJ Booth had sharp, wooden corners which poses a cutting hazard.

The file for staff person #7, employed more than 45 days, did not include a state police clearance. Staff person #7 was observed alone briefly at nap time.The file for facility person #13 included a disclosure statement from a previous employment period.

The last two emergency plan trainings in the file for staff person #2 were dated 6/15/21 and 9/1/22. The last two emergency plan trainings in the file for staff person #3 and #10 were dated 6/14/21 and 8/26/22. The last two emergency plan trainings in the file for staff person #5 were dated 6/1/21 and 5/11/23.

In the Pre-School, on top of the filing cabinet, a bottle of "Babyganics" Hand Sanitizer was labeled, "Keep out of the reach of children" was accessible to children while in the room. In the childcare office, a bottle of Lysol (All Purpose Cleaner) and Vitaloxide (Commercial Disinfectant) were both labeled, "Keep out of the reach of children," was accessible to children while in the room.

In the Gross Motor Room, the carpet between the two poles, in the middle of the room, was observed to be fraying and poses a tripping hazard.

After diapering a child in the infant room, a staff person did not wash the child's hands.

In the Toddler Room, left of the entrance and next to the garbage can, the lid on an all-blue bin was missing a piece of plastic which poses a cutting hazard. In the Toddler Room, on the left wall, a white shelf with Pink, Purple and Green Bins was very loose posing a toppling hazard.

There was an unlabeled pack n play in the toddler room.

In the infant room, a bottle of acetaminophen labeled for child #1 was lacking a medication log. A bottle of Hyland's Cold and Mucus medication for child #2 was lacking a medication log.

The following fire drills were conducted more than 60 days apart: 7/13/22 and 1/16/23; 1/16/23 and 4/28/23.

The following testing of the facility's fire detection system were more than 30 days apart: 3/24/22 and 5/2/22; 5/2022 and 7/14/22; 7/14/22 and 8/15/22; 9/20/22 and 10/25/22; 10/25/22 and 1/10/23; 1/10/23 and 3/8/23.

The file for staff persons #1, #3 through #6, #9 through #12 and #14 included a 1 hour health and safety training dated after 12/30/22. All staff were hired before 10/4/22

The facility had general liability insurance, but there was not a current copy of the policy on file at the time of the inspection.

The last two fire safety trainings in the file for staff person #10 were dated 11/11/21 and 11/14/22.

Staff person #7 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): First-aid/CPR training.

The health and safety training in the file for staff person #4, hired (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) was dated 7/21/22. The initial first-aid/CPR training in the file for staff person #9, hired (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) was dated 6/18/22. The initial first-aid/CPR training in the file for staff person #11, hired (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) was dated 12/30/23.

The mandated reporter training in the file for staff person #4, hired (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) was dated 7/1/22. The mandated reporter training in the file for staff person #4, hired (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) was dated 10/21/22. The last two mandated reporter trainings in the file for staff person #9 were dated 2/18/18 and 5/1/23.

The last two evaluations in the file for staff person #5 were dated 11/23/21 and 5/1/23. The last two evaluations in the file for staff person #12 were dated 11/5/21 and 11/23/22.

There were no services listed on the agreement form in the file for child #1 and #3.

The emergency contact form in the file for child #3 did not include consent for emergency medical care.

The infant room lacked the required emergency contact information for child #1 who was receiving care in the space.

The last update in writing by the parent on the emergency contact and agreement form in the file for child #2 and #4 was dated more than 6 months ago.

The emergency contact form in the file for child #3 did not include consent for minor first-aid.

One of the letters of reference in the file for staff person #9 was written by the individual's spouse.

2nd citation: Facility persons #16, who is occasionally on site, does not have a signed disclosure statement or any of the required clearances on file. Facility person #18, does not have a child abuse, FBI or NSOR clearance on file. Based on conversation with the operator, facility person #16 and #18 have offices on the child care wing of the building and perform duties related to the child care facility and are still using those offices. Previously cited on 5/20/22.

2nd citation: Facility person #16, who is occassionally on site, did not receive training in the facility's emergency plan. Based on conversation with the operator, facility person #16 has an office on the child care wing of the building and perform duties related to the child care facility. Previously cited on 5/20/22.

2nd citation: Based on review of the facility's 30-day testing log, the last 3 tests were conducted more than 30 days apart. Previously cited 5/20/22.

The last two state police, child abuse and FBI clearances in the file for staff person #2 were dated more than 60 months apart and the individual continued to work with expired clearances. The file for staff person #11 included a state police clearance that was dated approximately 6 months after the individual began working with children and did not include proof of request for the clearance before the individual began working with children. The NSOR and proof of request for the NSOR were both dated after the individual began working with children. The proof of request for the NSOR in the file for staff person #12 and #13 was dated after the individual began working with children. Facility persons #16, #17 and #18 did not have a signed disclosure statement or any clearances. Based on conversation with the operator, facility person #16 and #18 have offices on the child care wing of the building and perform duties related to the child care facility. Facility person #17 does not perform duties related to the childcare facility, but shares an office with the childcare director, which is in the childcare wing of the facility.

Facility persons #16, #17 and #18 did not receive training in the facility's emergency plan. Based on conversation with the operator, facility person #16 and #18 have offices on the child care wing of the building and perform duties related to the child care facility. Facility person #17 does not perform duties related to the childcare facility, but shares an office with the childcare director, which is in the childcare wing of the facility.

There was a short cabinet near the TV screen in the toddler room that tipped over when drawers were pulled open.

The health report in the file for child #3 did not include a review of the child's health history or health problems, a statement that the child is suitable to participate in childcare and free from communicable disease and that the child is up to date with the AAP's recommendations for developmental screenings.

The health report in the file for child #3 did not include a review of the child's health history or health problems, a statement that the child is suitable to participate in childcare and free from communicable disease and that the child is up to date with the AAP's recommendations for developmental screenings.

The health report in the file for child #3 did not include a review of the child's health history or health problems, a statement that the child is suitable to participate in childcare and free from communicable disease and that the child is up to date with the AAP's recommendations for developmental screenings.

The health report in the file for child #3 did not include a review of the child's health history or health problems, a statement that the child is suitable to participate in childcare and free from communicable disease and that the child is up to date with the AAP's recommendations for developmental screenings.

The initial health report in the file for child #3 was dated beyond the child's first 90 days of attendance, as required by the COVID suspension of regulations.

The last flu shot in the file for child #2 and #3 was dated in 2020 and neither file included a written statement of exemption by a parent.

There was a bottle of expired ibuprofen for child #3 in the preschool room.

The last two health assessments in the file for staff person #6 were dated more than 24 months apart.

The health assessment in the file for staff person #5 did not include the professional title of the individual who signed the form. It was later determined that the individual was a chiropractor.

Based on conversation with the operator, an emergency drill has not been conducted in the last 12 months.

Based on review of the fire drill log, there were two occasions since June 2021 that fire drills were conducted more than 60 days apart,

The hypothetical location of the last two fire drills documented on the fire drill log were both listed as "front door."

Based on review of the facility's 30-day testing log, the last 3 tests were conducted more than 30 days apart. The facility did not have proof of purchase of their fire protection system.

The initial health report in the file for child #3 was dated beyond the child's first 90 days of attendance, as required by the COVID suspension of regulations.

The current first-aid/CPR training in the file for staff person #1, #2, #4, #6, and #7 was taken after the previous training had expired.

The last two fire safety trainings in the file for staff person #1 through #5, #7 and # 8 were dated slightly more than 12 months apart

Staff person #9 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: First-aid/CPR. The first-aid/CPR training in the file for staff person #5 and #8 was expired.

Facility persons #16, #17 and #18 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire.

The last two mandated reporter trainings in the file for staff person #2 and #4 were dated more than 60 months apart. The mandated reporter training in the file for staff person #10 was dated beyond their first 90 days working with children.

The last two evaluations in the file for staff person #1, #2, #3, #5, #6, #7 and #8 were dated more than 24 months apart. The evaluation for staff person #3 was due when the individual was on leave but an evaluation wasn't completed until approximately 6 weeks after the staff person returned.

The agreement in the file for child #3 was not signed by the operator.

The emergency contact information in the file for child #3 did not include a complete address for the child's physician, as there was no city or zip.

The emergency contact information in the file for child #3 did not include a work address for the child's mother and father.

The emergency contact information in the file for child #1 did not include any health insurance information.

The emergency contact information in the file for child #2 and #3 did not include addresses for the three release persons.

Facility persons #16, #17 and #18 did not have two letters of reference. Based on conversation with the operator, facility person #16 and #18 have offices on the child care wing of the building and perform duties related to the child care facility. Facility person #17 does not perform duties related to the childcare facility, but shares an office with the childcare director, which is in the childcare wing of the facility.

The first-aid/CPR training in the file for staff person #10 and #11 was dated beyond their first 90 days working with children.

In the file for staff person #10 and #11, the training on health and safety topics #1 through #9, as required by regulation 31f, was dated beyond their first 90 days working with children.

Based on conversation with the operator, parents have not been provided information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.