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During the renewal inspection on 12/17/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #2 did not include the applications for the PA state Police record or clearance and/or the Federal Bureau of Investigations clearance and the child Abuse clearance.

During the renewal inspection on 12/17/24 it was observed that the records of staff person #3 did not include training in the emergency plan and the records of staff person #5 did not include updated training in the emergency plan. Document dated 12/11/23.

During the renewal inspection on 12/17/24, it was observed that there was no first aid kit in Room 307

During the renewal inspection on 12/17/24, it was observed that there was a hole in the front glass window and glass was cracked. There were lights out in Room 308 and Room 310. There was a hole in the wall in Room 307.

During the renewal inspection on 12/17/24, it was observed that there was peeling paint in Room 307.

During the renewal inspection on 12/17/24, it was observed that the mats in Room 308 were torn and worn and not in good repair.

During the renewal inspection on 12/17/24, it was observed that the records of child #3 did not include a health assessment and child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.

During the renewal inspection on 12/17/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #3 did not contain Pediatric First Aid & CPR training.

During the renewal inspection on 12/17/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #4 did not include fire safety training and the records of staff person #5 did not include updated fire safety training. Document dated 2/3/22.

During the renewal inspection on12/17/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #5 did not include a staff evaluation.

During the renewal inspection on 12/17/24, it was observed that the records of child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4, and child #5 contained the original agreement.

During the renewal inspection on 12/17/24, it was observed that the records of child #2 and child #3 did not contain the release persons addresses.

During the renewal inspection on 12/17/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 and staff person #2 did not include verification of childcare experience.

During the renewal inspection on 12/17/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include 2 written nonfamily references.

Continued noncompliance was observed on 8/26/24 in that the records of staff person #2 did not include training in the emergency plan.

Continued noncompliance was observed on 8/26/24 in that the walls of the school age room were not in good repair with holes under and near the television.

Continued noncompliance was observed on 8/26/24 in that the documents presented did not verify that a fire drill was conducted at least once every 60 days. Documents verified fire drill conducted on 4/8/24.

Continued noncompliance was observed on 8/26/24 in that the records of staff person #2, did not contain verification of education. The records of staff person #2, and staff person #4 did not contain verification of childcare experience.

Continued noncompliance was observed on 8/26/24 in that the records of staff person #4 did not contain acceptable verification of education.

Continued noncompliance was observed on 8/26/24 in that the records of staff person #4 did not include two written, nonfamily references.

During the unannounced inspection on 7/11/24, it was observed that Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First aid /CPR, Mandated Reporter, and Building Blocks Health and safety training. Staff person #2 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid/CPR training

During the unannounced inspection on 7/11/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 and staff person #3 did not include the National Sex Offender Registry certificate as required by the CPSL. The records of staff person #4 did not include the State Police Criminal Record and Child Abuse clearances as required by the CPSL.

During the unannounced inspection on 7/11/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #2 did not include training in the emergency plan.

During the unannounced inspection on 7/11/24, it was observed that the walls of the school age room were not in good repair with holes under and near the television.

During the unannounced visit on 7/11/24, it was observed that the documents presented did not verify that a fire drill was conducted at least once every 60 days. Documents verified fire drill conducted on 4/8/24.

During the unannounced inspection on 7/11/24, it was observed that the fire extinguisher was not tagged within the last year with a tag date of April 2023. There was no document verifying the testing of the Fire detection system every 30 days as required by ACT 62.

During the unannounced inspection on 7/11/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #3 did not include fire safety training.

During the unannounced inspection on 7/11/24, it was observed that Staff person # 3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Pediatric First Aid/CPR, Mandated Reporter, and Building Blocks Health & Safety trainings.

During the unannounced inspection on 7/11/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #3 did not contain an annual evaluation.

During the unannounced inspection on 7/11/24, it was observed that there was no Director employed at the facility.

During the unannounced inspection on 7/11/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #2, and staff person #3 did not contain verification of education. The records of staff person #1 and staff person #2, staff person #3 and staff person #4 did not contain verification of childcare experience.

During the unannounced inspection on 7/11/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #4 did not contain acceptable verification of education.

During the unannounced visit on 7/11/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #1, staff person #3, and staff person #4 did not include two written, nonfamily references.

During the unannounced inspection on 7/11/24, it was observed that the records of Staff person #3 did not contain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training.

During the renewal inspection on 12/27/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #3 did not contain the application for the National Sex Offender Registry certificate (NSOR).

During the renewal inspection on 12/27/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #4 did not include training regarding the emergency plan.

During the renewal inspection o n12/27/23, it was observed that the records of child #1 did not include an updated health report. Report dated 12/22/2022.

During the renewal inspection on12/27/23, it was observed that the records of child #1 did not include the influenza vaccine or a letter of exemption.

During the renewal inspection o n12/27/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #3 did not include a health assessment.

During the renewal inspection o n12/27/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #4 did not contain training by a professional in the field of Pediatric first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

During the renewal inspection o n12/27/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #2 did not contain fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional.

During the renewal inspection on 12/27/23, it was observed that Staff person #4 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire. (Get Started with Center Based Care: Building Blocks for quality or Revised version)

During the renewal inspection on 12/27/23 it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

During the renewal inspection on 12/27/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #3 did not include verification of child care experience.

During the renewal inspection on12/27/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #3 did not include two written, nonfamily references.

During the renewal inspection on 12/27/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 and staff person #2 did not contain 12 clock hours of childcare training.

At the time of investigation all classrooms (Infant 1:5, Young Toddler 1:8, and Older Toddler 1;12) were out of ratio.

At the time of inspection facility person #4 did not provide supervision to two children.

At the time of investigation facility person #3 was observed yelling and using harsh towards the children.

At the time of investigation facility person #1 (director) was in classroom ratio not functioning as a director and facility person #2 (cook / driver) was functioning as a director.

At the time of inspection owner verified that facility person #1 was verbally aggressive towards children.

At the time of investigation pre-school teacher was on paper as the Director, but the cook was acting in the capacity of the Director. Director is in the classroom full time and the cook is performing director duties.

At the time of inspection facility person 2 did not have FBI and NSOR clearances or mandated reporter training and facility person #4 did not have NSOR Clearance or Mandated reporter training on file.

At the time of inspection facility persons #10 did not have annual Emergency Plan Training on file.

At the time of the inspection facility person # 2 did not have a health assessment or Mantoux reading / results on file.

At the time of inspection facility person #7 did not have pediatric first aid / CPR training on file.

At the time of inspection facility person #3 and 5 did not have annual fire safety training on file.

At the time of inspection facility did not have a director present at the facility.

At the time of inspection facility persons #10, 11 and 12 did not have a file at the facility.

At the time of inspection facility persons #10 did not have Proof of qualifications on file.

At the time of inspection facility person # 4 did not have level of education and years of experience on file.

At the time of inspection facility person #10 did not have two nonfamily references on file.

At the time of inspection facility persons 3 and 5 did not obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training on file.

At the time of inspection facility persons #3, 5 and 10 did not have current Health and Safety professional development training on file.

At the time of inspection facility person # 1 & 2 did not out of state clearances on file. Facility person #2, 4, 6 & 7 did not have updated mandated reporter training on file. At the time of inspection facility person #5 did not have updated child abuse clearances on file. At the time of inspection facility person #5 & 6 did not have FBI clearances on file.

At the time of inspection facility persons 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 did not have annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.