KinderCare Learning Center 301283

It was observed in the 2 year old classroom, the first aid bookbag was on the floor, accessible to children.

It was observed in the preschool classroom, that the vent to the right of the sink, under the paper towels is very dirty and dusty.

In the 2 year old classroom, to the right of the changing table, there is damaged wall with exposed plaster. It was observed in the preschool classroom, to the right of the door (closest to the entrance) under the fire extinguisher, there is peeling paint; there is also peeling paint with exposed drywall on the corners of the first abutment (across from the door closest to the entrance) below the whiteboard.

It was observed that there was not handwashing signs posted at the toilets in the 1-year-old classroom, in the 2-year-old classroom, in the school-age classroom, in the Pre-K Counts B classroom and Pre-K Counts A classroom.

It was observed in the 1-year-old classroom, that more books are needed to provide a sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use.

It was observed in the 2-year-old classroom, that numerous books need repaired.

It was observed in the 2-year-old classroom, that the nap cots were not labeled for the use of specific children.

It was observed in the 1-year-old classroom, that the hands-free trash can was not operable.

Staff person #2 did not complete an updated Health Assessment within the required 24 month period. The previous health assessment was dated 7/22/21, and the current health assessment is dated 7/20/24. Staff person #3 did not complete an updated Health Assessment within the required 24 month period. The previous health assessment was dated 2/15/23, and the current health assessment is dated 8/1/25. Staff person #4 did not complete an updated Health Assessment within the required 24 month period. The previous health assessment was dated 7/14/23, and the current health assessment is dated 8/1/25. Staff person #5 did not complete an updated Health Assessment within the required 24 month period. The previous health assessment was dated 4/28/23, and there is not a current health assessment on file.

Fire detection testing was not conducted within 30 days. 5/2/25 to 6/6/25 lapsed 35 days, and 7/1/25 to 8/1/25 lapsed 31 days.

It was observed in the 1-year-old classroom, 2-year-old classroom, Preschool classroom and SACC classroom, that written plans of daily activities and routines were not posted in the group space.

It was observed that the infants did not go outdoors, and the teachers stated that they "sometimes" go outdoors.

Children # 1, 2, 3, and 5's Financial Agreements do not indicate Release Persons.

Children # 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5's Financial Agreements do not indicate the date of admission.

Children # 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5's files contain the original Financial Agreements.

Child #2 and 5's Emergency Contact Forms do not contain signed consent for emergency medical care.

Child # 3 and 5's Emergency Contact Forms were not reviewed within the required 6-month period. Reviews lapsed 8 months, from 7/2024 to 3/2025.

Child # 2's Emergency Contact Forms does not contain signed consent for minor first aid.

In the Pre-K Counts A classroom, it was observed that there is a Fiskars Paper Cutter in a basket to the right of cubbies, a stapler and adult scissors on the teacher podium, all three accessible to children. It was observed that there is a mop bucket with dirty water in the Pre-K Counts A classroom bathroom. In the school-age room, it was observed that the utility closet, containing the water heater and pipes, was not locked and accessible to children. In the school-age room, it was observed that the phone cord was hanging off the shelf in order to be plugged in, to the left of the sink.

Documentation indicated that fire detection device testing lapsed 30 days. Testing dates are 3/14/25 and 4/18/25, which is a 35-day lapse.

Cert. Rep. verified through staff interviews that multiple staff witnessed staff person #1 to frequently be physically and verbally aggressive with children.

Cert. Rep. verified through staff interviews that multiple staff witnessed staff person #1 to frequently be physically and verbally aggressive with children.

Classroom staff, administrative staff (staff persons #2 and 3) and district leader (staff person #4) did not report suspected child abuse to ChildLine, when there was reasonable cause to suspect that children were victims of repeated child abuse. Staff that witnessed child abuse taking place, reported incidents to the administrative staff. Administrative staff completed "Coaching Forms" with staff person #1 (alleged perpetrator) and required staff person #1 to complete trainings.

Staff did not complete incident reports for children that were physically handled by staff person #1, and parents were not made aware of these incidents.

The Emergency Plan (and Parent Letter explaining the emergency procedures) did not include a plan that addresses continuity of operations.

The Emergency Plan and Parent Letter about the emergency procedures, did not include information about the method to inform parents that the emergency has ended and instruction for how to safely be reunited with their children. Additionally, the Emergency Plan and Parent Letter did not include accommodation for toddlers or children with disabilities and chronic medical conditions.

Sanitizer was observed in a low, accessible cabinet in the Infant Room.

The first aid kits in the Toddler 1's and the PreK Count rooms did not include soap. The first aid kit in the School Age room did not include tweezers.

Peeling paint was observed on the low, entry doorframe in the School Age room. Peeling paint was also observed on a wooden windowsill in the Toddler 2's room.

There was no documentation of an emergency drill having been conducted in the past 12 months. Additionally, there was no documentation that the Emergency Plan had been reviewed annually by the Director of the facility.

The fire drill log did not include hypothetical locations of the fire. Additionally, the fire drill log did not include the names of the facility persons who participated in the fire drill (corrected on-site).

There was no documentation showing that the Emergency Plan had been delivered to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Staff Persons #s 1 and 8 did not have documentation of annual fire safety training completed in the past 12 months.

Staff Person #10 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of the date of hire (see LIS Code Sheet): Pediatric First Aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum.

There were no staff evaluations completed in the past 12 months for Staff Persons #s 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, and 11.

There were no Child Service Reports (or STARS-approved assessment tool) in the files for Children #s 2 and 4. The Child Service Report or approved assessment tool, are required to be completed every 6 months, shared with the parent and documented in the child's file.

The Emergency Contact Forms for Children #s 3 and 4 did not include the name and phone number of the child's physician.

The Emergency Contact Form for Child #2 did not include the enrolling parent's work address and work phone number. The Emergency Contact form for Child #4 did not include the enrolling parent's work address.

The Emergency Contact Forms for Children #s 3 and 4 did not include information on the child's special needs/allergies.

The Emergency Contact Forms for Children #s 3 and 4 did not include health insurance coverage. The Emergency Contact Form for Child #5 did not include the health insurance policy number.

The Emergency Contact Forms for Children #s 2, 3 and 4 did not include the addresses of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

The Emergency Contact Form for Child #1 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child, or for consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. The Emergency Contact Form for Child #5 did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

The Emergency Contact Form for Child #1 did not include signed parental consent for special diet or medications. There also was no signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions.

The file for Staff Person #2 did not contain verification of education and childcare experience prior to working at the facility. Without this documentation, there is no way to show if the staff person is qualified as an Aide, Assistant Group Supervisor or Group Supervisor.

The staff files for the following staff members, did not contain two written, nonfamily references attesting to their suitability to serve as a facility person: Staff Persons #s 2, 9 and 11 had one written reference. Staff Person #7 had no written references.

A facility staff person stated that they use a weighted blanket for an enrolled child. The child's record did not include documentation that a weighted blanket is to be used (as either outlined in an IEP or from a medical care provider).

An infant was observed sleeping in a crib that did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

More than 30 days lapsed between manual tests of the fire detection system. A test was done on 1/7/24, and then more than 30 days later on 2/20/24. At the time of inspection, more than 30 days had lapsed since the most recent test on 3/12/24.

The facility persons' records were stored in a binder on top of a cabinet.

The file for Facility Person #2 did not contain NSOR clearance results on file. Facility Person #2 is past 45 day provisional hire period. See code sheet for date of hire.

It was observed in the Preschool classroom that there was an outlet on the wall by the sink missing protective outlet covers.

It was observed in the PreK classroom bathroom that there was disinfectant spray and 2 bottles of bathroom cleaner accessible to children on the back of the toilet. It was observed in the upstairs "school age room" that a cabinet containing 13 sunscreen bottles, disinfectant spray and cleaning solution was unlocked and toxics were accessible to children.

It was observed in the Two-year-old classroom that the windows that were able to be opened for ventilation were not screened.

It was observed in the Two-Year old classroom that a window that was directly accessible to a child sitting on the ledge of the window; had a broken lock, was able to fully swing open more than 6 inches and did not have a screen posing an immediate hazard to the child.

It was observed in the Preschool classroom that the first aid kit was hanging in a cubby and accessible to children.

It was observed in the Two-year-old classroom that the first aid kit did not contain tweezers.

It was observed in the Two-year-old classroom that the children's hands were not washed prior to lunch time.

The file for Facility Person #10 did not include a health assessment that included documentation to confirm the facility person is free from communicable disease and suitable to provide child care.

It was observed in the Two-year-old classroom that Facility Person#5 and #11 did not was their hands prior to serving lunch.

It was observed that the facility interconnected fire alarm system was not functioning and operable in the one-year-old or two-year-old classrooms. The alarm system was tested and unable to be heard in either upstairs classroom as observe by the Certification Representative.

Facility person #2, #8 have not completed the required one hour Pennsylvania health and safety update 2022 by December 30, 2022.

Staff person #4 and 10 has not completed the 10 hour Health & Safety required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).

It was observed that the acting facility Director did not have 30 credit hours in ECE, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field to qualify as a facility director.

It was observed in the PreK and One-year-old classrooms that there was not a written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

It was observed in the Two-year-old classroom that there were 10 children in care and only 5 emergency contact forms. 5 children did not have emergency contact forms present in the childcare space they were receiving care.

The file for Facility Person #7 did not include a high school diploma or transcript. The document on file was an incomplete cover sheet.

The file for Facility Person #3, #4, #5, #6, #10 did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

It was observed that the Toddler classroom was out of ratio. when staff member #1 left the classroom to use the bathroom leaving Staff #2 in the classroom with 6 two-year-olds, 2 one-year olds and an infant.

On 10/6/22, it was observed that CPSL (Child Protective Services Law) was not followed. Staff person 2 did had been employed longer than 45 days and did not have a NSOR (National Sex Offender Registry) Certificate on file. Staff person 2 may not work until NSOR certificate is on file. Staff person 4 did not have a State Police clearance on file and no provisional paperwork was available. Staff person 4 may not work until State Police clearance is on file. CORRECTED ON SITE

On 10/6/22, it was observed that there were frayed wires along the floor in the 4's classroom near the window on the tan wall.

On 10/6/22, it was observed that staff persons 2 and 3 had been employed for longer than 1 year and did not have emergency plan training in the previous 12 months.

On 10/6/22, it was observed that the facility emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location at the facility.

On 10/6/22, it was observed that toxics were accessible to children. Hand sanitizer was observed to be accessible in the 4's classroom on a low shelf. Hand sanitizer was observed to be accessible in the stairwell on a low table.

On 10/6/22, it was observed that the surfaces in the facility were not in good repair due to peeling paint. Peeling Paint was observed in the 3's classroom in the corner. Peeling Paint was observed in the 4's classroom on the windowsill. Peeling Paint was observed in the Older Toddler classroom under the Dry Erase board and under the Window. Peeling Paint was observed in the School Age classroom on the windowsill.

On 10/6/22, it was observed that the vents in the 4's classroom (by the office door) and in the 3's classroom (by the sink) had a visible layer of dust collected on them that could be scraped off when touched.

On 10/6/22, it was observed that the handwashing sign was missing at the handwashing sink in the Older Toddler classroom.

On 10/6/22, it was observed that furniture was damaged in the School Age classroom. The blue stool was torn allowing the stuffing to be exposed. The lego table was observed to have a visible layer of dust.

On 10/6/22, it was observed that safe routes for pick up and drop off were not posted at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

On 10/6/22, it was observed that a letter was not sent to the local traffic safety authorities in the previous 12 months notifying them of the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.

On 10/6/22 it was observed that staff persons 1, 4, and 5 did not have the required verifications on file to meet the requirements for the position they were working in. Staff person 1 was observed working as an AGS (Assistant Group Supervisor) but did not have verification of education or experience on file to meet the requirements for AGS. Staff person 4 was observed working as a Director, but did not have verification of education on file to meet the requirements for director. Staff person 5 was observed working as an AGS, but did not have verification of education on file to meet the requirements for director.

On 10/6/22, it was observed that staff person 1 was working alone in the Young Toddler classroom, but only had documents on file to be considered a volunteer. A volunteer may not work alone or be considered as part of the staff to child ratio.

On 10/6/22, it was observed that staff person 4 was working as the director but did not have verification of education on file to meet the requirements for a director.

On 10/6/22, it was observed that staff 1 and 5 did not have the required documentation on file to be qualified as an AGS (Assistant Group Supervisor). Staff person 1 did not have verification of education or experience on file. Staff person 5 did not have verification of education on file.

On 10/6/22, it was observed that a written plan of daily activities and routines was not posted in the School Age classroom.

On 10/6/22, it was observed that a file was not present at the facility for child 6.

On 10/6/22, it was observed that staff person 5 only had 1 written nonfamily reference on file. One additional reference is needed.

On 10/6/22, it was observed that staff person 1 had been employed for longer than 90 days and did not have pediatric CPR and First Aid on file.

On 10/6/22, it was observed that childcare regulations and regional office contact information was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.