KinderCare Learning Center 000228

During the unannounced visit on 3/14/24, staff member #1 was observed caring for 5 young toddlers unsupervised. On 3/13/24, Staff member #1 was observed caring for 6 young toddlers with staff member #3 who did not meet qualifications to be a staff member. The file for staff member #1 did not contain a completed/receipt for the National Sex Offenders Registry (NSOR). The file for staff member #2 did not contain a signed disclosure form.

During the unannounced visit on 3/14/24, staff members #1, #2 were observed working together in the infant room (RM#3). Staff member #3 was observed working in room #6. Staff members does not have documentation on file that verifies that they meet one of the applicable staff qualifications.

During the unannounced visit on 3/14/24, staff member #1 was observed caring for 5 young toddlers unsupervised in room #1. The file for staff member#1 did not contain education or experience to qualify the staff member for the position performing at the facility. In room #3 staff members #2 and #4 were observed caring for 8 infants. The file for staff members #2 and #4 did not contain education or experience to qualify the staff members for the position performing at the facility. On 3/13/24, staff members #1 and #4 were observed caring for 6 toddlers unsupervised. Both staff did not have education or experience on file to verify qualifications for the position performing at the facility. On 3/13/24 staff members #2 and #3 were observed caring for 8 infants in room #3 unsupervised. Both staff did not have education or experience on file to verify qualifications for the position performing at the facility.

During the unannounced visit on 3/14/24, the file for staff member #1 did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. The file for staff member #2 contained only one of the two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

During the week of 2/5/24, around the hours of 8:30am -8:55am, child #1 eloped from the toddler room where staff member #1 was caring for 4 other toddlers. A facility member found child#1 walking in the hallway and returned the child to the classroom. Staff member #2 was observed by other staff leaving children unattended on the changing table.

On 3/14/24, staff confirmed observing staff member #1 grabbing a child up by their shirt to redirect them.

During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/13/24, peeling paint was observed on the wall to the right of the door in the infant's room, on the blue wall in the back of the room under the window in the Preschool (Room #8).

During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/13/24, hand washing signs were not posted in rooms #1, #2, #4, #5, #7 and #9.

During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/13/24, the facility did not have documentation of the annual emergency drills conducted.

During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/13/24, the facility did not sound the alarm during the inspection due to children napping. The facility did not have a current fire alarm system report on hand (report reviewed dated for 2/2023).

During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/13/24, the fire extinguisher located in the 1st floor hallway showed a status of needing a recharge.

During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/13/24, the facility did not verify that the emergency plan and updates were sent to the county emergency management agency.

During the complaint visit on 3/13/24, staff member #1 presented their self to OCDEL staff and parents as the director of the facility. Staff member #1 does not have education or experience on file that qualifies the staff member to perform the position of director at the facility.

During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/13/24, the file for staff member #4 did not include the required Pennsylvania Health and Safety update.

During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/13/24, verification of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation was not on file for staff members #3, #4 and #6. Staff member #6 was observed working without a qualified staff member. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET FOR DOH).

During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/13/24, based on the review of files, staff members #2, #3 and #6 do not meet any of the applicable staff qualifications to work in the facility.

During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/13/24, staff member #1 presented their self to OCDEL staff and parents as the director of the facility. Staff member #1 does not have education or experience on file that qualifies the staff member to perform the position of director at the facility.

During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/13/24. the record for staff member #6 did not contain verification of education that had been evaluated by the Department of Education standards. The record for staff member #6 did not contain verification of education or experience on file that qualifies the staff member for the position performing at the facility.

During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/13/24. the record for staff members #2 and #3 did not contain verification of education that had been evaluated by the Department of Education standards. The record for staff members #2 and #3 did not contain verification of education or experience on file that qualifies the staff member for the position performing at the facility.

During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/13/24, the facility did not have a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions posted in any of the 9 classrooms or the to-go bags.

During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/13/24, staff members #7, #8, and #9 were observed caring for children at the facility. However, the files for staff members #7, #8 and #9 were not presented.

During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/13/24, the staff member who was presented as the director did not have verification on file to qualify the staff member for that position. Therefore, identification of the director could not be determined.

During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/13/24, a binder was observed at the front door containing outdated childcare regulations along with the wrong contact information for the appropriate regional childcare office.

During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/13/24, only 4 of the 12 required hours of annual childcare training was received for staff member #5.

During the renewal inspection on 3/17/23, staff person #1, who was identified as an aide was alone with 3 infants in Room #3 (infant room).

During the renewal inspection on 3/17/23: 1. The refrigerator surface was heavily soiled in Room #2. 2. There was a dolly (hand truck) in Room #2. 3. There was a red couch in Room #7 that was in poor repair. 4. There were garbage bags and metal trimmings in Room #9.

During the renewal inspection on 3/17/23, the was no written plan for daily activities posted for Room #1.

During the renewal inspection on 3/17/23, child #1 did not have emergency contact information updated within the last 6-months. (dated 3/16/22)

DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION ON 7/26/22, STAFF PERSON #1 WAS ACTING DIRECTOR AND DID NOT HAVE THE QUALIFICATIONS TO FILL THIS ROLE.

DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION ON 7/26/22, THE "ASSISTANT DIRECTOR"/GROUP SUPERVISOR DID NOT HAVE THE QUALIFICATIONS TO FILL THE POSITION OF GROUP SUPERVISOR.

DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4/7/22, THERE WAS EXPOSED WIRE AND ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS HANGING FROM THE OUTER WALL THAT IS ADJACENT TO THE REAR EGRESS USED BY THE CHILDREN TO GO TO THE OUTDOOR PLAYSPACE.

DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4/7/22, THERE WAS A BROKEN TABLE IN THE PREKINDERGARTEN ROOM.

DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4/7/22, THE PROVIDER DID NOT HAVE STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR ACCESSING THE REGULATIONS ELECTRONICALLY, NOR DID THE PROVIDER HAVE INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTACTING THE APPROPRIATE REGIONAL CHILD CARE OFFICE.