KinderCare Learning Center 303034

During a renewal inspection on 3/17/25 Staff 4 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff 4 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: PA Require Health and Safety Training.

During a renewal inspection on 3/17/25 Cert rep noted Staff 3 and Staff 6 did not have disclosure statements that were signed, witnessed and dated. See code sheet for date of hire.

During a renewal inspection on 3/17/25 Cert rep observed Child 1 in Room 2 with a service provider. No staff from the facility were observed to be present with the child, supervising the interactions between the child and service provider. Staff 4 who had Child 1 in their assigned group was outside on the playground. Child's file did not have any documentation to support that the child was signed out or that parents had given consent for the child to be alone with the service provider while receiving these services. The child's IEP did not note the requirement for the child to be alone with the service provider and not supervised by facility staff.

During a renewal inspection on 3/17/25 Cert rep observed spray cleaner in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in Room 4(front infant room). Cert rep observed Glyerin and goo gone (both labeled "keep out of reach of children") in an unlocked cabinet (lower art supplies cabinet) in Room 8(Discovery Pre-school). Cert Rep observed a sprayer mop with sprayer cleaner and Eucerin lotion (labeled "keep out of reach of children") in an opened storage closet in Room 2(school Aged).

During a renewal inspection on 3/17/25 Cert rep observed the first aid kit in Room 6(Front Toddlers) did not have tweezers or scissors.

During a renewal inspection on 3/17/25 Cert rep observed peeling plaster in Room 3(Preschool) below the middle of the large yellow reuseable calendar.

During a renewal inspection on 3/17/25 Cert rep observed broken pieces with rough edges on the outdoor fencing trim in the back left corner of the back playground.

During a renewal inspection on 3/17/25 Cert rep observed gloves in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in Room 4(front infant room). Children in this room may still be placing things in their mouths.

During a renewal inspection on 3/17/25 Cert rep observed 2 nap mats in Room 3 (preschool) did not have 2 feet of space on at least 3 sides. Cert rep measured that one nap mat had 10.5 inches of space on 1 side, 3 inches of space on the 2nd side and over 2 feet of space on sides 3 and 4. Cert rep measured that a second nap mat had 4 inches of space on 1 side, 7 inches of space on a second side and over 2 feet of space on sides 3 and 4.

During a renewal inspection on 3/17/25 Cert rep observed an albuterol inhaler in an open bag on the floor on the children's cubie area of Room 6(front toddlers). This area would be accessible to children.

During a renewal inspection on 3/17/24 Cert rep observed that non hands-free trash can was being used for the disposal of diapers in Room 6 (front toddlers) and Room 7(back toddlers).

During a renewal inspection on 3/17/25 Cert rep noted the following staff had more than 24 months between health assessments: Staff 1(11/18/22 and 2/6/25), and Staff 2(1/19/23 and 3/12/25).

During a renewal inspection on 3/17/25 Cert rep observed that the safe routes/pick up and drop off procedures was not posted in a conspicuous location at the facility.

During a renewal inspection on 3/17/25, Cert rep observed the most recent Fire detection testing was 2/14/25. This is more than 30 days between fire detection testing.

During a renewal inspection on 3/17/25 Cert rep observed the facility did not have a means for the parents to access the regulations electronically. Cert rep observed the facility did not have the emergency plan posted in a conspicuous location accessible to the parents.

During a renewal inspection on 3/17/25 Staff 4 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): PA Require Health and Safety Training.

During a renewal inspection on 3/17/25 the following staff had more than 12 months between staff evaluations: Staff 2(3/6/23 and 9/24/24), Staff 4 (8/28/23 and 9/3/24), and Staff 5 (3/12/23 and 11/23/24).

During a renewal inspection on 3/17/25 Cert rep observed parents were not being provide a general daily schedule, supervision policies, or pick-up arrangements in writing at the time of enrollment.

During a renewal inspection on 3/17/25 Children 4, 5 and 6 did not have parent's work address and phone on the emergency contact form. Child 5 did not have the parent's home address and phone number.

During a renewal inspection on 3/17/25 Cert rep observed that the excursion bags and emergency contact binders taken with staff when leaving the facility with children did not contain the emergency medical transportation plan.

During a renewal inspection on 3/17/25 Child 2's fee agreement was reviewed with the parent on 8/26/24. This is more than 6 months since parental review.

During a renewal inspection on 3/17/25 Child 2 and 3 did not have signed consent for emergency medical care or the administration of minor first aid.

During a renewal inspection on 3/17/25 Staff reported that the facility was not maintaining a copy of all reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses at the facility in a facility wide accident, injuries and illness file.

During a renewal inspection on 3/17/25 Staff 6 had 0 references on file.

During the Renewal Inspection on 3/12/2024, a cracked piece of wood with sharp edges exposed was observed on one of the windowsills in the Discovery Preschool classroom.

Staff #2 did not complete the required pre-service health and safety training within 90 days of their date of hire. It was completed on 2/23/2024. See LIS code sheet.

On 3/12/2024, the emergency contact information forms for Child #1 and Child #2 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and also did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Pediatric first aid/CPR training from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum. See LIS code sheet.

On 3/9/2023, Staff #4 had current clearances on file. However, the updated state police clearance for Staff #4 was dated 12/6/2022 and the updated child abuse clearance was dated 12/9/2022. The previous state police clearance on file for Staff #4 was dated 11/21/2017 and the previous child abuse clearance on file was dated 11/27/2017. Staff #5 did not have the completed National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) clearance on file on 3/9/2023. See LIS code sheet.

On 3/9/2023, the most recent health report on file for Child #1, an infant was dated 8/9/2022. The most recent health report on file for Child #2, a young toddler was dated 6/13/2022. The most recent health report on file for Child #4, a preschool child was dated 6/14/2021.

On 3/9/2023, the files for Child #3 and Child #4 did not have documentation of the up-to-date annual influenza immunization as recommended by the ACIP. The files for Child #3 and Child #4 did not include an exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief written, signed and dated statement by the child's parent.

On 3/9/2023, the fire drill and fire detection log was up to date. However, the fire drill and fire detection log showed during the previous 12 months, that fire drills were not conducted at least once every 60 days and that the fire detection system was not manually tested at least once every 30 days.

Staff persons #1 and #2 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): The required pre-service health and safety training.

Staff persons #1 and #3 have not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).

On 3/9/2023, Staff #5 and Staff #6 did not have two written, nonfamily references on file. See LIS code sheet,

Staff #1 and Staff #2 have current clearances on file. However, some of the clearance went more than 60 months in between being renewed. The current state police and child abuse clearances that are on file for Staff #1 are dated 10/16/2020. The previous state police and child abuse clearances on file for Staff #1 were dated 9/10/2015 and 9/15/2015. The current state police, FBI and child abuse clearances on file for Staff #2 are dated 9/19/2019, 10/3/2019 and 9/20/2019. The previous state police, FBI and child abuse clearances on file for Staff #2 were dated 9/16/2014, 9/22/2014 and 9/4/2014.

Staff #3 was hired on 6/21/2021, but did not complete have an initial health assessment conducted until 1/12/2022. In addition, the initial health assessment did not include a tuberculosis screening that is required at initial employment. The tuberculosis screening that was on file was documented on a health assessment from 10/19/2018.

Staff #4 was hired on 11/8/2021, but did not complete the required professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation until 3/11/2022.