KinderCare Learning Center/Norwin Ave

According to staff statements, it was determined that Staff Person #1 removed Child #1 off of a bicycle by picking the child up from the bicycle by one arm. Staff Person #1 removed Child #1 to allow another child to ride the bicycle.

The fire drill log on file indicated that the last fire drill had occurred on 7.1.25.

The fire detection system testing log on file for the facility indicated that the last alarm testing had occurred on 7.1.25. Fire detection devices and systems are required to be tested at least once every 30 days.

The mandated reporter trainings on file for Staff Persons #2 and #3 exceeded 60 months between updates. This is evidenced by mandated reporter trainings for Staff Person #2 being dated 6.10.20 and 8.19.25 and mandated reporter trainings for Staff Person #3 being dated 6.17.20 and 8.6.25.

The file for Staff Person #1 lacked Pediatric First Aid and CPR training in an approved curriculum with a PQAS instructor within 90 days of their hire date with the Legal Entity. The Pediatric First Aid and CPR training on file for Staff Person #1 was not completed in an approved curriculum or with a PQAS instructor.

The file for Staff Person #3 lacked a completed NSOR Certificate prior to starting in a child care taking position. The updates to the Mandated Reporter trainings on file for Staff Person #5 exceeded 60 months between 11.14.19 and 1.27.25.

At approximately 9:25am Staff Person's #1 and #2 were observed to be caring for 11 young toddlers in Classroom #4. The staff:child ratio for young toddlers is 1:5, which resulted in noncompliance with the ratio requirements as Staff Person #2 had 6 young toddlers.

The files for Children #1 and #3, preschool age children, lacked updated health reports that had been completed within the last 12 months. The most recent health report on file for Child #1 was dated 5.2.2023 and the most recent health report on file for Child #3 was dated 3.1.2023. The updates to the health reports on file for Child #2 exceeded 12 months between examinations on 6.12.2023 and 4.8.2025.

The file for Child #7 lacked verification that they had received their 4 and 6 month DTAP, HIB, and Pneumococcal vaccinations and their 4 month Polio vaccination. A written exemption was not on file at that time of the inspection.

The file for Child #6 lacked written verification that the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP. The child has exceeded 60 days since their first day of attendance in 8.2023. A written exemption was not on file at the time of the renewal.

The file for Staff Person #4 lacked a current health assessment that had been completed within the last 24 months. The most recent health assessment on file for Staff Person #4 was dated 1.20.23. The update to the health assessments on file for Staff Person #5 exceeded 24 months between examinations on 3.4.22 and 6.26.24. The update to the health assessment on file for Staff Person #8 exceeded 24 months between examinations on 10.15.22 and 2.19.25. The initial health assessment on file for Staff Person #7 was not completed within 12 months prior to starting. A current health assessment for Staff Person #7 was not completed until 114 days after starting at the facility.

In Classroom #5 a lunchbox was observed on the counter to contain 2 cheese sticks. The cheese sticks required refrigeration.

Written feeding schedules were missing for 2 of the infants receiving care in Classroom #3 (the Infant Classroom).

The files for Children #6 and #7 lacked an initial health assessment and the child has exceeded 60 days since their first day of attendance at the facility.

The insurance policy on file lacked the facility address to allow for verification of coverage at the facility location.

The Pediatric First Aid and CPR trainings on file for Staff Person's #2 and #8 were not completed prior to the expiration of the prior certification. This is evidenced by a current certification of 2.17.25 and prior expiration of 12.2024 for Staff Person #8 and a current certification of 10.16.24 and prior expiration of 9.2024 for Staff Person #2.

The staff worksheet indicated that Staff Person #6 was qualified as a Group Supervisor. The file for Staff Person #6 lacked verification of education to qualify them as a Group Supervisor as they have not completed their current education program to obtain their Associates. Without the education qualifications, Staff Person #6 qualifies as an Assistant Group Supervisor. The file for Staff Person #9 lacked verification that their education had been evaluated by a NACES or AICE certified evaluator.

The file for Staff Person #6 lacked a staff evaluation that had been completed within the last 12 months. The most recent staff evaluation was completed on 3.12.2024.

The file for Staff Person #6, who had been identified as a Group Supervisor, lacked completion of an associate's degree to qualify them for the position. At the time of the inspection it was reported they are in the process of earning their associate's degree.

The most recent agreements on file for Children #1, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7 and #8 lacked the Operator's signature.

The most recent agreement on file for Child #2 lacked the fee amount to be charged per day or per week.

The most recent agreement on file for Child #7 lacked the designated release persons to who the child may be released.

The most recent agreement on file for Children #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7 and #8 lacked the admission/start date for the child.

The most recent agreements on file for Children #1, #2, #3 and #4 were observed to include original parent signatures.

The most recent emergency contact form on file for Child #3 lacked the information as to who should be contacted in an emergency.

The most recent emergency contact form for Child #1 lacked the telephone number of the child's physician. The most recent emergency contact form for Child #3 lacked the address and telephone number of the child's physician.

The most recent emergency contact form for Child #1 lacked the policy number for the health insurance coverage.

The most recent emergency contact form on file for Children #1, #2, #4, #6 and #7 lacked the complete addresses for each of the release persons listed.

The updates to the emergency contact forms and financial agreements on file for Children #2 and #3 exceeded 6 months between 8.2024 and 3.2025. The updates to the emergency contact form for Child #5 exceeded 6 months between updates on 8.2024 and 4.2025. The most recent update to the financial agreement for Child #5 was completed in 8.2024. The most recent updates to the emergency contact forms and financial agreements for Children #4 and #6 were completed in 8.2024 and in 9.2024 (emergency contact form) and 8.2024 (financial agreement) for Child #7.

The most recent emergency contact form on file for Children #3, #4 and #6 lacked signed parental consent for obtaining emergency medical care and administration of minor first aid by facility staff.

The file for Staff Person #2 lacked a PA Child Abuse Clearance prior to starting in a childcare taking position. A completed PA Child Abuse Clearance was not on file until 45 days after starting at the facility.

The file for Staff Person #1 lacked an initial tuberculosis screening with a valid date showing it had been completed within 12 months prior to starting.

*SECOND CITATION; CITED PREVIOUSLY ON 5/8/24: At approximately 12:00 PM, Facility Persons #1, #2 and #3 were supervising a total of 22 preschoolers in the Multi-age room. When each asked to identify which children they were supervising, Facility Person #1 claimed 6 children, Facility Person #2 claimed 6 children, and Facility Person #3 claimed 9 children, for a total of 21 children. One child was not identified by any of the staff present in the room.

SECOND CITATION; CITED PREVIOUSLY ON 5/8/24: At approximately 12:00 PM, Facility Persons #1, #2 and #3 were supervising a total of 22 preschoolers in the Multi-age room. When each asked to identify which children they were supervising, Facility Person #1 claimed 6 children, Facility Person #2 claimed 6 children, and Facility Person #3 claimed 9 children, for a total of 21 children. One child was not identified by any of the staff present in the room.

On 4/22/24 at approximately 5:30, Facility Person #1 and #2 were supervising two younger toddlers and three older toddlers in the Toddler B room when two parents exited the room with three of the children through Discovery Preschool A. The parent of child #1, an older toddler, passed these families in Discovery Preschool A and came into Toddler B to pick up child #1 at which time it was realized child #1 was not in the room. Child #1 was found in Discovery Preschool A, where it can be concluded they were for approximately 20 seconds, unsupervised by any staff, after following the families out of Toddler B before the door closed and unseen by their parent as they walked through the classroom.

On 4/22/24 at approximately 5:30, Facility Person #1 and #2 were supervising two younger toddlers and three older toddlers in the Toddler B room when two parents exited the room with three of the children through Discovery Preschool A. The parent of child #1, an older toddler, passed these families in Discovery Preschool A and came into Toddler B to pick up child #1 at which time it was realized child #1 was not in the room. Child #1 was found in Discovery Preschool A, where it can be concluded they were for approximately 20 seconds, unsupervised by any staff, after following the families out of Toddler B before the door closed and unseen by their parent as they walked through the classroom.

**On 4/22/24 at approximately 5:30, Facility Person #1 and #2 were supervising two younger toddlers and three older toddlers in the Toddler B room when two parents exited the room with three of the children through Discovery Preschool A. The parent of child #1, an older toddler, passed these families in Discovery Preschool A and came into Toddler B to pick up child #1 at which time it was realized child #1 was not in the room. Child #1 was found in Discovery Preschool A, where it can be concluded they were for approximately 20 seconds, unsupervised by any staff, after following the families out of Toddler B before the door closed and unseen by their parent as they walked through the classroom.

On 4/22/24 at approximately 5:30, Facility Person #1 and #2 were supervising two younger toddlers and three older toddlers in the Toddler B room when two parents exited the room with three of the children through Discovery Preschool A. The parent of child #1, an older toddler, passed these families in Discovery Preschool A and came into Toddler B to pick up child #1 at which time it was realized child #1 was not in the room. Child #1 was found in Discovery Preschool A, where it can be concluded they were for approximately 20 seconds, unsupervised by any staff, after following the families out of Toddler B before the door closed and unseen by their parent as they walked through the classroom.

The file for Staff Person #4 contained state police clearances dated 2/7/19 and 2/11/24 and DHS FBI clearances dated 2/9/19 and 2/17/24, the file for Staff Person #5 contained Child Abuse clearances dated 8/17/18 and 8/19/23, which are all more than 60 months apart. The file for Staff Person #7 contained a State Police clearance dated 12/23/23 and a DHS FBI clearance dated 11/17/23 which are both after hire date (see LIS code sheet). The file for Staff Person #8 contained a DHS FBI clearance dated 12/7/23 which is after hire date (see LIS code sheet).

It was observed that a bottle of cleaning disinfectant solution was on the same shelf as the children's diapers in the bathroom of the 2's B classroom.

There was a foam building block observed to have peeling edges in the 2's B classroom. In the Preschool and Pre-K classroom there were bins of magnetic tile blocks that were cracked and had exposed magnetics.

The most current health report on file for Child #2 lacked the date and signature by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP.

The two most recent health assessments on file for Staff Person #1 are dated 8/2/20 and 6/19/23 which are more than 24 months apart. The health assessment on file for Staff Person #7 is dated 11/14/23 which is after their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). The health assessment on file for Staff Person #8 is dated 3/30/24 which is after their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). The health assessment on file for Staff Person #9 contains a TB screening dated 6/30/21 which is more than 12 months before hired date (see LIS code sheet)

The file for Child #4 who has been enrolled for more that 60 days (see LIS code sheet for enrollment date) did not contain a health report..

The two most recent First aid/CPR trainings on file for Staff Person #2 and Staff Person #3 are dated 1/15/22 and 2/15/24 which are more than 24 months apart.

The two most recent fire safety training certificates on file for Staff Person #5 and Staff Person #6 are dated 12/8/22 and 2/15/24 which are more than annually.

The agreement on file for Child #6 is lacking the date on which the fee is to be paid.

The agreement on file for Child #1 is lacking the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

The agreement on file for Child #3 and Child #7 is lacking the date of admission for the child.

The emergency contact form on file for Child #2 is lacking the phone number of the child's physician.

The emergency contact form on file for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3 is lacking the enrolling parent's work address and phone number.

The emergency contact form for Child #1 is lacking information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.

The emergency contact form and the financial agreement on file for Child #4 are dated 8/3/23 and updated on 3/18/24 and Child #5 are dated 8/21/23 and updated on 4/2/24 which are both dated more than 6 months apart.

The operator self-reported that on 8-7-23 between the time of 8:59am and 9:06am, preschool child #1 exited the classroom that they were assigned to and was observed alone outside in front of the facility by another parent without a staff person present.

The operator self-reported that on 8-7-23 between the time of 8:59am and 9:06am, preschool child #1 exited the classroom that they were assigned to and was observed alone outside in front of the facility by another parent without a staff person present.

The operator self-reported that on 8-7-23 between the time of 8:59am and 9:06am, preschool child #1 exited the classroom that they were assigned to and was observed alone outside in front of the facility by another parent without a staff person present.

Fire drills were not conducted every 60 days with the last documented fire drill dated 6/2/23.

The fire detection system testing log contained dates of 3-3-23 to 4-4-23 which are more than 30 days apart. The most current date for tests was 6-2-23.

Staff person #1 file contained pediatric first-aid/CPR training with the expiration date of 3/11/23.

Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Get Started with Center-Based Care; Building Blocks for Quality Revised and pediatric first-aid/CPR training.

Staff person #3, lacked a request for NSOR certificate prior to hire and contained a valid NSOR certificate dated 2/8/23. (See LIS CODE SHEET) Staff person #5, lacked a request for DHS FBI Clearance prior to hire, and contained a valid DHS FBI Clearance dated 1/25/23 and a valid NSOR certificate dated 3/17/23 which was received more than 45 days after hire. (See LIS CODE SHEET) Staff person #6, lacked a request for PA State Police Criminal Clearance prior to hire and contained a valid PA State Police Criminal Clearance dated 11/21/22. (See LIS CODE SHEET) Staff person #9, lacked the fingerprint receipt for request of DHS FBI Clearance prior to hire and contained a valid DHS FBI Clearance dated 12/30/22. (See LIS CODE SHEET)

The facility lacked an accident incident file.

The first aid kits in the preschool 4 room and the PreK room both lacked sterile gauze pads in each kit.

The outdoor play space surfacing in all of the play spaces had areas of deterioration that pose a tripping hazard and small pieces to the children in care while utilizing the outdoor play spaces.

The preschool 4 bathroom lacked a handwashing sign at the toilet.

Child file #1 contained health assessments that were not conducted every 6 months as required for a young toddler.

Child file #2 contained health assessments that were not conducted every 12 months as required for a preschool child.

Staff file #1 contained a health assessment with TB results dated 1/26/23 which was conducted after initial hire at the facility. (See LIS CODE SHEET)

Staff file #8 contained health assessments dated 6/5/20 and 3/23/23 which exceeded the 24 months as required. Staff file #11 contained health assessments dated 2/14/23 which was not conducted prior to hire. (See LIS CODE SHEET)

The facility lacked written statements giving the formula and feeding schedule obtained from the parents for the enrolled infants at the facility.

A staff person was observed positioned in the center of two 4 month old infants who were laying on boppy pillows while they were being bottle fed simultaneously.

The log the operator used to document emergency drills did not include the following required information in compliance with Announcement C-22-04 Updated Emergency Preparedness and Response Planning Regulations and Requirements for Child Care Facilities: Special accommodations the facility used for any category of children (Infants, Toddlers, Children with Special Needs) and problems encountered or observations during the drill (For use in updating the Emergency Plan).

Staff person #1 completed the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 on 3/11/23 which was after the required date for completion of 12/30/22 per Announcement C-22-04.

Staff file #13 contained documentation of Pediatric First aid and Pediatric CPR training completed on 2/26/22 after the expiration of the PFA/PCPR training which was dated 9/26/19.

Staff person #3 completed the Get Started with Center-Based Care-Revised 2022 training on 2/6/23 which was not completed within 90 days of hire. (See LIS CODE SHEET) Staff person #4 completed the Get Started with Center-Based Care-Revised 2022 training on 3/31/23 which was not completed within 90 days of hire. (See LIS CODE SHEET) Staff person #10 completed the Get Started with Center-Based Care-Revised 2022 training on 4/26/23 which was not completed within 90 days of hire. (See LIS CODE SHEET) Staff person #11 completed the Get Started with Center-Based Care-Revised 2022 training on 3/31/23 which was not completed within 90 days of hire. (See LIS CODE SHEET)

Staff file #2 contains Mandated Reporter training certificates dated 4/24/16 and 1/14/22 which exceeded the 60 months as required by CPSL. Staff file #7 contains Mandated Reporter training certificates dated 2/16/15 and 6/10/20 which exceeded the 60 months as required by CPSL. Staff file #8 contains Mandated Reporter training certificates dated 2/16/15 and 6/17/20 which exceeded the 60 months as required by CPSL.

Staff file #11 lacked documentation of verification of education prior to service at the facility.

Staff file #7 contained documentation for 7 of the 12 hours required of annual childcare trainings completed between 12/19/21 and 12/19/22.

Based on staff interviews it was determined, staff person #1 forcefully placed a child in a chair and proceeded to push the chair into the table, pinning the child between the chair and table.

Based on staff interviews it was determined, staff person #1 grabbed and held a child by the child's wrist.

Observed an infant sleeping in a crib which lacked two feet of space on three sides.

The file for staff persons #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, and #6 contains an expired disclosure statement, making it invalid. The file for staff person #5 lacks verification of application for an FBI clearance and an NSOR prior to beginning in a child care taking position. The file for staff person #6 lacks proof of application for a child abuse clearance and an NSOR dated prior to beginning in a child care taking position. A review of staff person #6's file revealed that staff person #6 has resided out of state in the previous 5 years. Staff person #6's file lacks current clearances from the state where staff person #6 previously resided. The file for staff person #9 contains an NSOR dated after 07/01/20, which is the date that veteran staff were required to have an NSOR on file.

The two most recent verification of emergency plan training on file for staff person #8 are dated more than 12 months apart.

The refrigerator in the young toddler room is lacking a thermometer.

The updated health report on file for child #2 and child #3 is dated after 01/06/22, the date by which it was required to be updated.

The current health report on file for child #3 lacks assessment of an acute or chronic health problem or special need and recommendations for treatment or services, including information regarding abnormal results of screening tests for vision, hearing or lead poisoning. and a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

The file for child #3 and child #4 contains a health report that lacks a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.

The file for child #1 and child #4, lacks verification of a current Influenza vaccine administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

Observed a soiled Pull-Up in an unlined trash can in the bathroom adjacent to the preschool room.

The two most recent health assessments on file for staff persons #7 and #8 are dated more than 24 months apart. The most recent health assessment on file for staff person #9 is dated more than 24 months ago.

The file for staff person #5 contains the results of tuberculosis screening completed after staff person #5 began in a child care taking position.

During the following intervals:3/3/21-5/11/21, 5/11/21-7/27/11, and 9/2/21-12/3/21, fire drills were held more than 60 days apart.

At the time of inspection, the facility lacked a proof of purchase for the hard wired, interconnected fire detection system currently installed and in use. During the following intervals: 1/6/22-2/11/22, 2/11/22-3/21/22, and 3/21/22-4/21/22, the testing of the fire detection system exceeded 30 days.

The two most recent verification of completed fire safety training on file for staff person #8 are dated more than 12 months apart.

The file for staff person #10 contains verification of Health and Safety training completed after 06/17/21, which is the date veteran staff were required to have training completed.

The two most recent mandated reporter trainings on file for staff person #10 are dated in an interval greater than 5 years or 60 months.

The file for staff person #2 lacks an evaluation completed for the previous service year. The most recently dated evaluation on file for staff person #8 is dated more than 12 months ago.

The file for staff person #1 lacks verification of college major or college credits to qualify as a group supervisor.

The file for child #8 contains emergency contact information which lacks the complete address of the child's physician.

The file for child #4 and child #7 contains emergency contact information which lacks the enrolling parent's complete work address and telephone number. The file for child #4 contains emergency contact information which lacks the home telephone number of the enrolling parent. The file for child #8 contains emergency contact information which lacks the complete home address of the enrolling parent.

The file for child #3, child #4, child #6, child #8, and child #9 contains emergency contact information which lacks the complete address of the parent-designated release person(s).

The two most recent updates to the emergency contact information and agreement on file for child #1, child #3, child #5, and child #9 are dated in an interval greater than 6 months.

The file for staff person #5 contains two reference letters dated after staff person #5 began in a child care taking position. The file for staff person #6 contains one reference letter written after staff person #6 began in a child care taking position.

The file for staff person #1, staff person #2, and staff person #4 contains verification of pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR training completed more than 90 days after staff persons #1, #2, and staff person #4 began in a child care taking position.

The file for staff person #2 staff, staff person #7, staff person #8, and staff person #10 lacks five hours of child care training completed in the most recent service year.