KinderCare Learning Center · West Chester

During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's file child #2 was missing the release person's address on the emergency contact form.

During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and discovered the emergency transportation plan was not posted.

During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the travel bags, and they did not include the emergency transportation plan in the bag while the children were outside.

During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files, child #2's emergency contact form needs to be updated. The child's financial agreement also requires a updated signature.

During the complaint investigation the certification representative spoke to the director, and it was confirmed that staff # 1 did bring a bag into the facility that contain an empty bottle of liquor that a child was able to gain access to the bag and open the bag and pulled out the empty bottle.

During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the staff files, Staff # 3, #5, #6, and #8 were all missing the NSOR clearance. Staff #4, #6, #7 and #8 were all missing the child abuse clearance. Staff #5 and #6 were both missing the criminal clearance. Staff #8 was missing the FBI clearance.

During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the staff files, staff #8 was missing the emergency plan training. staff #9 was missing the complete annual 12 hours of professional development training.

During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and discovered missing outlet covers throughout the facility.

During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough and discovered the first aid kit inside the toddler A room was missing scissors, tweezers and gloves.

During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and discovered that the travel emergency first kit bag inside the 2-year-old room was missing water and tweezers. The preschool room was missing water in the emergency travel bag. The Pre-K room travel bag was missing water, gauze, tweezer, scissors, soap and gloves. The kindergarten travel first aid bag is missing water.

During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through a noticed a hole in the wall under the clock in the 2-year-old room

During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough and discovered peeling paint inside the toddler A room on the wall near the science and sensory sign. There was also peeling paint inside the preschool room near the hanging rack near the door.

During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a walkthrough of the outside play space and discovered that the mulch needed to be replenished around the play area.

During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and discovered the rest equipment were not labeled in the pre-k room.

During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the children's files, child #5 was missing the statement on the health assessment that states free from communicable disease.

During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the staff files, staff #5 was missing a health assessment in the file staff #9 was missing a TB shot record in the file.

During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the centers fire drill log and the provider was unable to provide record of the fire drills being logged.

During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the staff files, Staff #2 and #3 were both missing fire safety training in the file.

During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the staff files, staff #5 #6 and #8 were missing health and safety training. staff #3 was missing the health and safety update training.

During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the staff files staff #1, #2, #4 were missing an employee evaluation in their file.

During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the children's files, children #4 and #5 were both missing a CSR in the file.

During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the children's file children #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 were all missing the release person on the agreement.

During the renewal inspection the certification representatives requested to view the children's files, children's. #1, #2, #3 were all missing their admission date and the extra services was left blank. Child # 5 was only missing the admission date.

During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the children's files, children #1, #3 and #5 were missing the enrolling parent work address and work phone number these areas were left blank.

During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the children's files, children # 3, and #5 were both missing information on the disability.

During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the children's files child # 3 was missing the release person address on the emergency contact.

During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the children files, child #1 was missing the consent for swimming, wadding, transportation and walking excursions this area was left blank.

During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the staff files, staff #4, #5, #6, #7 and #8 were all missing employment verification information. Staff #5, #6, #8 were missing level of education in the file.

During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the staff files, staff # 8 was missing documentation that CPR was taken in the file.

Staff person #2 does not have a PSP criminal history clearance, DHS required FBI clearance, or NSOR verification on file. Staff person #3 does not have a completed child abuse clearance and mandated reporter training on file.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/12/22, staff persons #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not have documentation of emergency plan training on file.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/12/22, the preschool room and the learning adventures room were being used for storage. Certification Representative observed stacks of boxes filled with classroom materials and toys, storage bins filled with clothes, and classroom furniture that was not set up for use in the childcare spaces.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/12/22, in the outdoor playspace, Certification Representative observed a closet containing stacked play equipment, mats, boxes, and plastic buckets that does not close properly and a raised concrete sandbox approximately 4 inches deep that was not filled with sand.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/12/22, Certification Representative observed and electrical outlet without a protective cover in the two-year-old classroom on the left wall near the emergency exit.

During the initial inspection conducted on 10/12/22, Certification Representative observed hand sanitizer on the changing table in the infant room.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/12/22, Certification Representative observed cracked and chipped cement on the running track area that encircled the jungle gym in the outdoor play space, baseboard paneling that was lifting from the wall in the gross motor room next to the closet, and a missing ceiling tile with an exposed pipe in the learning adventures room to the right of the entrance above the girls bathroom.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/12/22, Certification Representative observed chipped paint in the toddler room on the wall next to the window, in the two-year-old room on the upper wall to the right of the emergency exit, and in the preschool room on the wall toward the back of the room next to the window.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/12/22, in the outdoor play space, Certification Representative observed a storage bin with dirty sports equipment, a deflated ball, and tangled jump ropes, cracks on the seat of a plastic bench and table set, and a damaged pole pad on the basketball court. The pole pad was torn and frayed on the bottom and sliding off of the pole.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/12/22, staff persons #1 and #4 did not have a written evaluation completed within a 12-month period.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/12/22, child #13 and 14 did not have their physicians phone number on their emergency contact forms.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/12/22, child#1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11, and 12 did not have emergency contact forms in the childcare space where they were receiving care.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/12/22, child #14, 15, 16, 17, and 18 did not have emergency contact forms updated within a 6-month period. Emergency contact forms were dated as follows: child #14 (4/9/21), child #15 (9/23/21), child # 16 (9/22/21), child #17 (9/25/21), child #18 (9/27/21).

The health and safety pre-service training reviewed in the record of staff person # 1 is not acceptable. The health and safety certificate dated 9/28/16 does not satisfy the requirements for professional development.

On 5/19/22, the operator acknowledged that on 5/2/22, a staff person became frustrated with a toddler and smacked the child on the arm.

During a complaint investigation on 11/10/21, various staff members interviewed, reported observing staff members 1,2, and 3 using their cell phones while they were supposed to be supervising the children in their care. Staff person #4 admitted observing and hearing staff persons 2 and 3 using harsh tones and yelling at the children in their care.