KinderCare Learning Center/Wexford

2nd CITATION: The staff file for Staff person #4 and Staff person #11, who is functioning as an assistant group supervisor, contained a foreign diploma that lacked additional documentation to show that the diploma had been evaluated to determine its validity and whether or not it meets qualifications for the position. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 6/26/25

Staff person #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health and Safety Training.

The file for Staff person #1 (See IS CODE SHEET) was observed to lack a sex offender check from the State in which they resided in within the previous five years as required by the Child Protective Service Law (CPSL). The staff file for Staff person #2 was observed to contain a current National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) check dated 6/20/25 which was not on file prior to first day working with children (See IS CODE SHEET) as required under the CPSL. The staff file for Staff person #10 contained a current State Police and Child Abuse clearance dated 2/26/25 both of which were not renewed within 60 months of the previously dated 2/24/20 State Police clearance and 1/31/20 Child Abuse clearance expiring. The staff file for Staff person #10 lacked a valid DHS FBI clearance; the DHS FBI clearance on file is dated 6/13/20 which is more than 60 months old. The staff file for Staff person #11 was observed to lack a valid DHS FBI clearance. Staff person #12 also contained an application for a NSOR check dated 10/18/24 and the NSOR check on file was dated 6/20/25 was not received within 45 days of hire (See IS CODE SHEET).

The staff file for Staff person #7 contained documentation of receiving emergency plan training on 5/19/25 which was more than 90 days from date of hire. The staff file for Staff person #9 lacked documentation of having participated in annual emergency plan training for 2025. The staff file for Staff person #11 contained documentation of receiving emergency plan training on 2/10/25 which was more than 90 days from date of hire.

The Right Side outdoor play space, used by the toddlers in care, was observed to have grass overgrown with common teasel plants that had short prickles on the leaves. In Preschool B Room torn contact paper was observed on the wall near the block area. In Preschool A Room, peeling contact paper was observed on the wall to left of entry door.

Peeling paint was observed on the left and right sides of the door frame of the exit door leading to the backyard. In 2s Discovery Room peeling paint was observed on the lower right door frame of the door leading to the playground.

In Preschool B room, the left bathroom was observed to lack a lidded garbage can.

On the Left Side outdoor play space the exterior plastic covering of a blue soccer ball was observed to be worn out and have multiple sections peeling or torn off causing it not to be in good repair.

In 2s Discovery room, a red foam triangle was observed to have a corner of less than 1 inch bitten off causing a potential choking hazard to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

The staff file for Staff person #3, contained a current health assessment dated 3/19/25 which was conducted more than 24 months from the previously dated 2/19/23 health assessment on file. The staff file for Staff person #5, contained a current health assessment dated 1/6/25 which was conducted more than 24 months from the previously dated 15/5/22 health assessment on file

The staff file for Staff person #2 was observed to lack documentation of a Tuberculosis test and the results.

The staff file for Staff person #11 contained a current health assessment dated 10/21/24 that lacked examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

At approximately 9:55am in the Preschool B Room, which has an established capacity of 21, there were 24 preschool age children observed receiving care in that space thus exceeding the capacity by 3 children.

Upon review of the facility's 30-day fire testing documentation, the following tests were observed to have been conducted more than 30 days apart: 3/7/25 - 4/15/25 (39 days) and 4/15/25 - 5/16/25 (31 days).

The staff file for Staff person #4, Staff person #8, and Staff person #10 was observed to contain fire safety trainings that were conducted more than 12 months apart; those fire safety trainings are dated 5/1/25 and 1/25/24.

Staff person #7 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety training, Pediatric first aid/CPR, and Mandated Reporter training. Staff person #7 has since completed Pediatric first aid/CPR on 5/1/25 and Mandated Reporter training on 6/23/25.

The staff file for Staff person #10 contained current mandated reporter training dated 2/6/25 which was not renewed within 60 months from the previously existing mandated reporter certificate dated 11/26/19. The file for staff person #7 was observed not to contain documentation of completion of Mandated Reporter Training within the first 90 days of hire (See IS CODE SHEET). Mandated Reporter Training on file for staff person #7 was dated 6/23/25.

The staff file for Staff person #4 and Staff person #11, both functioning as assistant group supervisors, contained a foreign diploma that lacked additional documentation to show that the diploma had been evaluated to determine its validity and whether or not it meets qualifications for the position.

The staff file for Staff person #4, through Staff person #7, Staff person #9 and Staff person #10 were observed to lack an evaluation in 2024. Staff person #8 was observed to contain an evaluation dated '2025' with no month therefore unable to determine if the evaluation was done timely.

The staff file for Staff person #2 who is functioning as an Assistant Group Supervisor, lacked documentation of education and experience working with children. The staff file for Staff person #7, who is functioning as an Assistant Group Supervisor was observed to lack 2 years of experience; only 1,385 hours were documented.

It was disclosed that children in the School Age Room and 2s Discovery Room have not been going outside daily due to the grass not having been cut in weeks and the presence of ticks in the outdoor play space. Staff from one room stated that they last went out a few days prior and another staff stated it had been two weeks.

The child file for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3 was observed to lack valid child service reports on file; Brigance assessments were being used which are considered obsolete as of 7/1/2023.

The child file for Child #4 contained a current financial agreement form that lacked the child's admission date.

The child file for Child #3 was observed to lack an emergency contact information form.

The child file for Child #1 contained a current financial agreement and emergency contact form that were not reviewed and signed by the parent every 6 months; the last parent review of the financial agreement and emergency contact forms was signed on 5/22/24. The child file for Child #2 contained a current financial agreement and emergency contact form that were not reviewed and signed by the parent every 6 months; the last parent review of the financial agreement form was signed on 5/29/24 and emergency contact forms was signed on 5/22/24.

The child file for Child #3 was observed to lack a copy of the initial financial agreement and subsequent financial agreements.

The mandated reporter dated 12/13/22 for Staff person #7, which has been previously viewed by the certification representative was observed to not be in the file at the of inspection.

The staff file for Staff person #2 was observed to lack two non family references.

Documentation of fire-detection system testing showed that more than 30 days between testing occurred one time. The dates of the testing were documented as 8/8/24 and 9/25/24.

The file for Staff person #3 was observed to contain a State Police clearance on file dated 12/5/23 and there was no documentation of having applied for the State Police clearance prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL.

In 3s PS Room adult scissors. a stapler, a stapler remover, and boxes of staples were observed inside an unlocked drawer accessible to children in care; a lock was on the drawer however it was broken and would not engage to prevent from opening.

The staff file for Staff person #4 and Staff person #6 lacked documentation of having participated in annual emergency plan training for 2023.

A snake plant was observed on a shelf in the infant room.

In the 3s PS Room a lidded garbage can, labeled for contaminated waste, was observed to lack a plastic-lining.

On the preschool playground a corner of the rubberized playground surfacing was observed to have cracks that pose as a tripping hazard and is not in good repair.

The child file for Child #1, who was a young toddler at the time, was observed to contain an updated health report dated 6/10/24 which was conducted more than 6 months from the previously dated 6/9/23 health report on file.

In the infant room Staff person # self-reported that during a diaper change the soiled diaper is placed on the changing table to the side away from the child and thrown away in the plastic-lined hands-free cover can once the diaper changing procedure is done.

The menu posted in the facility was from July 2023.

Child #6 through Child #9, who are infants, were observed to lack a written feeding schedule from the parent.

Staff person #5 reported that an emergency drill was done in November of 2023 however it was not documented and on file at the facility.

Upon review of the facility's fire drill log it was observed to lack the hypothetical location and the names of the facility persons who participated in the drill.

The child file for Child #4, contained an initial health report that is dated more than 60 days after initial enrollment.

The staff file for Staff person #4 was observed to contain fire safety trainings that were conducted more than 12 months apart; those fire safety trainings are dated 5/9/24 and 3/8/23. The staff file for Staff person #6 lacked documentation of having participated in annual fire safety training for 2022.

The staff file for Staff person #4 was observed to contain staff evaluations that were conducted more than 12 months apart; those evaluations are dated 10/6/23 and 3/4/22. The staff file for Staff person #6 lacked a staff evaluation.

The staff file for Staff person #6 who is functioning as a Group Supervisor, lacked proof of a bachelor's degree.

The staff file for Staff person #1 who is functioning as an Assistant Group Supervisor, lacked 2,500 hours of childcare experience; only 609 hours were documented.

The staff file for Staff person #2 who is functioning as an Aide, lacked proof of a high school diploma.

The child file for Child #1 contained a current financial agreement form that lacked the fee amount.

The child file for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5 lacked a valid child service report on file.

The child file for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5 contained a current emergency contact information and financial agreement form that were not reviewed and updated by the parent at least once in a 6-month period.

The facility lacked an accident file.

Staff person #5 (see LIS code sheet) has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): 10-hr Revised Health and Safety Training.

The file for Staff person #1 includes a child abuse clearance which is unreadable, making it invalid. The file for Staff person #1 also includes a criminal history clearance with a request date after the hire date and proof of FBI fingerprinting after the hire date, with no FBI clearance in the file (See LIS code sheet), required for provisional hiring under the CPSL.

The file for Staff person #1, classified as an assistant group supervisor, does not include a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 30 credit hours in education or a related human services field; or a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate with 15 credits in education or a related human services field and 1 year of experience with children; or a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children

The file for staff person #2 included a Child Abuse clearance dated 1/11/23, after the hire date (see LIS Code Sheet).

The file for Staff person #3 includes an incomplete criminal history clearance, (See LIS Code Sheet), making it invalid. The file for staff person #4 was observed not to contain a valid NSOR certificate within 45 days of hire (See IS CODE SHEET). The file for staff person #7 includes an FBI clearance which was obtained through the PA Department of Education, making it invalid (See IS CODE SHEET). The file for Staff person #i8 does not include a Criminal History clearance or an FBI clearance, or proof of application or fingerprinting prior to hire (See LIS Code Sheet) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL.

Children were observed in the Preschool room throwing away their plates, utensils, and uneaten lunches into an unlidded trash can.

There was a missing toilet bolt cover on the toilet in the girl's bathroom in the Pre-K room. There were 2 holes in the poured surface on the right side playground near the embedded equipment.

There was no lidded trash can in the 1st bathroom in the Preschool room.

There was a tear in the seat of the couch in the Discovery Classroom.

The Preschool room contained rest equipment that was not labeled for the use by a specific child.

The immunization record on file for Child #2, who is 2 years old, includes 1 of 2 Hepatitis A vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age. The immunization record on file for Child #3, who is 22 months old, includes 3 of 4 DTAP vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age.

There was an Albuterol inhaler labeled for use of by Child#1 in the Kindergarten room that was in the child's backpack, accessible to children.

There was an Albuterol inhaler labeled for use by Child #1 in the Kindergarten room that does not include written parental permission to administer.

The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #1 were dated 9/9/19 and 9/20/22, more than 24 months apart. The file for staff person #3, #7, #8, does not include documentation of a health assessment or Tuberculosis screening being completed within 12 months prior to date of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET).

The health assessment on file for Staff person #5 does not include the physician or health care professional's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

The facility does not have documentation of fire drills being conducted between 5/11/22 and 1/10/23.

The facility does not have documentation verifying that the most recent emergency plan was submitted to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

The file for Staff person #3, #5, #6, #7, #8, classified as Assistant Group Supervisors does not include a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 30 credits in education or a related human services field; or a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 15 credits in education or a related human services field and 1 year of verified child care experience; or a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate with 2 years of verified child care experience. The file for Staff person #4, who was classified as a group supervisor, does not have verification of a Bachelor's degree in education or a related human services field; or a Bachelor's degree with 30 credits in education or a related human services field and 1 year of verified child care experience; or an Associate's degree in education or a related human services field and 2 years of verified child care experience; or an Associate's degree with 30 credits in education or a related human services field and 3 years of verified child care experience.

The emergency contact form on file for Child #4 does not include a complete address for all listed release persons.

The filing cabinet where the child files are located was not locked at the time of inspection.

The file for Staff person #3 does not include 2 written non-family references attesting to the staff person's suitability to work in child care.

The file for staff person #1 did not include documentation of a complete FBI clearance prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) as per CPSL requirements. The file for staff person #8 did not include documentation of a complete Child Abuse clearance prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) as per CPSL requirements. The file for staff person #10 did not include documentation of a complete criminal history clearance prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) as per CPSL requirements. The file for Staff person #12 did not complete a complete criminal history clearance, which did not include a dissemination date, making it invalid.

The file for staff person #4 included an NSOR certificate dated more than 45 days after hire (See LIS Code Sheet) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. The signed disclosure statement on file for Staff person #8 is not the disclosure statement required at the time of hire (See LIS Code Sheet). The file for staff person #9 was observed not to contain documentation of application of an FBI clearance prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. The file for staff person #10 did not contain documentation of application of an NSOR certificate prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) as required under the CPSL. The signed Disclosure statement on file for Staff person #12 is not signed, making it invalid.

The water in the rear bathroom in the Preschool room measured 120 degrees Fahrenheit; the water in the Pre K room sink measured 112 degrees Fahrenheit.

There were 3 missing toilet bolt covers on the toilets in the Discovery Room; there were 2 missing toilet bolt covers missing in the Preschool Room.

During inspection, several diaper changes were observed in the Toddler Room when children's hands were not being washed following the diaper change.

There was an EpiPen in the Discovery classroom labeled for use by a specific child which did not have written parental permission to administer.

The file for Staff person #1 includes a health assessment and tuberculosis screening which are dated more than 12 months prior to hire (See LIS CODE SHEET). The file for Staff person #2 includes a tuberculosis screening which is dated more than 12 months prior to hire (See LIS CODE SHEET). The file for Staff person #4 includes a health assessment which is dated after hire (See LIS CODE SHEET). The health assessment for Staff person #4 is dated 5/31/22 The file for staff person #5 did not contain documentation of a health assessment or Tuberculosis screening being completed within 12 months prior to date of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET). The health assessment on file for staff person #5 was dated 12/28/21 and the Tuberculosis screening was dated 12/30/21. The file for staff person #7 did not contain documentation of a health assessment or Tuberculosis screening being completed within 12 months prior to date of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET). The health assessment on file for staff person #7 was dated 3/30/22 and the Tuberculosis screening was dated 4/2/22. The file for Staff person #8 does does not include a tuberculosis screening, required prior to hire (See LIS CODE SHEET). The file for…

The current health assessment on file for Staff person #3 does not indicate if the person was examined for contagious/communicable disease.

The current health assessment on file for Staff person #8, #9 does not include the physician's assessment that the staff person is suitable to work in child care.

The facility does not have documentation verifying that an emergency drill was conducted prior to 12/19/21, as required by updates to Chapter 3270, effective 12/19/21.

The facility does not have a fire alarm 30-day test log, as required with the 12/19/20 Chapter 3270 regulation updates.

The facility does not have documentation verifying that the most recent emergency plan was submitted to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Staff person # 9, #12 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet):Pediatric First Aid/Pediatric CPR.

Staff person #6 did not completed the following required pre-service training by 6/17/21, which was required to be completed by 6/17/21, as per the updates to Chapter 3270 Child Care Center regulations, effective 12/19/20: Get Started with Center-Based Care; Building Blocks for Quality. The training was completed on 2/22/22.

The file for Staff person #9 does not include verification of 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.

The file for staff person, classified as Director, does not include verification of a Bachelor's degree in Education or a related human services field and 1 year of experience with children; or a Bachelor's degree with 30 credits in education or a related human services field and 2 years of experience with children; or an Associate's degree in education or a related human services field and 3 years of experience with children; or an Associate's degree with 30 credits in education or a related human services field and 4 years of experience with children. The file for Staff person #10, classified as an Aide, does not include verification of a high school diploma or general educational development certificate; or a minimum of an 8th grade education and 2 years of child care experience.

The agreement on file for Child #3 does not include the amount of the fee to be paid by the parent/guardian.

The agreement on file for Child #7 does not include the child's arrival and departure times.

The agreement on file for Child #4, #5, and #8 does not include the child's date of admission.

The emergency contact form on file for Child #3 does not include the telephone number for the child's pediatrician or source of medical care. The emergency contact form on file for Child #6 does not include the address or telephone number for the child's pediatrician or source of medical care.

The emergency contact form on file for Child #1, #2, and #6 does not include the address and/or telephone number for the enrolling parent's employment.

The file for Child #1 and #6 does not include written parental consent for the facility to obtain emergency medical care.

The emergency contact form on file for Child #2, #3, #5, and #8 does not include a complete address for all listed release persons. The emergency contact form on file for Child #7 does not include the name. address, or telephone number for the release person who is listed on the agreement.

At the time of inspection, there were 2 children receiving care in the Preschool room without their emergency contact information being in the room where they were receiving care. At the time of inspection, there was 1 child receiving care in the Kindergarten room without his emergency contact information being in the room where he was receiving care.

The medical emergency transportation plan was not posted in the Infant room, Kindergarten room, or Pre-K room.

The file for Child #1 and #6 does not include written parental consent for the facility to administer minor first aid procedures.

The file for Staff person #3 does not include 2 written, personal, nonfamily references, attesting to the staff person's ability to provide child care.

The facility did not have verification of providing the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

During staff interviews conducted as part of a complaint investigation, it was reported Child #1 left the playground and entered the facility alone and unsupervised on 3/18/22 between 5:30 and 6:00 PM for a period of time between 3 and 15 minutes.

During staff interviews conducted as part of a complaint investigation, it was reported Child #1 left the playground and entered the facility alone and unsupervised on 3/18/22 between 5:30 and 6:00 PM for a period of time between 3 and 15 minutes.

During staff interviews conducted as part of a complaint investigation, it was reported Child #1 left the playground and entered the facility alone and unsupervised on 3/18/22 between 5:30 and 6:00 PM for a period of time between 3 and 15 minutes. On 3/29/22 at 1:15 PM, Staff #1 was unable to name 2 of the 3 infants assigned to her supervisory group. Staff #1 stated it was her first time in the room and she was not familiar with the children.

During naptime in the PS Room on 3/29/22 at 1:35 PM, cots being used by sleeping children were observed to lack 2 feet on at least 3 sides.

When asked to name her supervision group, Staff #1 could only name two out of six of the children for whom she was responsible.