KinderCare Learning CTR/South Park

The file for staff #4 contains a late criminal clearance. It was due 6/2024 and obtained 10/2024. The file for staff #5 contained a late child abuse clearance. A volunteer clearance dated 1/22/2022 was on file. The facility obtained an employment child abuse clearance on 11/11/24. The employment clearance was due 8/2024.

Observed exposed bolts on the toilet used by children in the bathroom attached to PS room.

The lid on the waste can in the bathroom attached to the preschool room was broken.

The files for staff #1 and #6 contain health assessments that were updated late. #1 was due 5/2024 and obtained 6/2024. #6 was due 5/2024 and obtained 10/2024.

The file for staff #2 contains fire safety training that was updated late. It was due 10/2024 and obtained 11/2024.

Staff person #3 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): health and safety training, and first aid/cpr training. It was due 5/4/2024 and obtained 10/2024 and 5/20/2024.

Staff person #3 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): mandated reporter training. It was due 5/2024 and obtained 10/2024.

The files for children #1- #3 contain agreements and emergency contact information that were updated annually as opposed to every 6 months. The forms are now current.

Per a facility self-reported incident and staff statements, on 11/8/23, staff #1 fed a bottle of breast milk labeled for another child to child #1. The bottle was labeled with the correct child's name. Staff #1 did not look at the label before feeding it to child #1.

Per a facility self-reported incident and staff statements, on 11/8/23, staff #1 fed a bottle of breast milk labeled for another child to child #1. The bottle was labeled with the correct child's name. Staff #1 did not look at the label before feeding it to child #1.

The file for Staff #2 contained State Police clearances dated 5/10/18-5/19/23, Child Abuse clearances 5/19/18/-5/24/23, and FBI clearances 5/11/18-5/17/23, which are all more than 60 months apart. The file for Staff #8 contained Child Abuse clearances dates 8/22/18-9/29/23, which are more than 60 months apart. The file for Staff #11 contained a Child Abuse clearance dated 6/27/23, which is more than 45 days after the Staff Person's start date. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)

The file for Staff #3 contained Emergency Plan trainings dated 5/22/22 and 10/9/23, which is more than 12 months apart.

Toxics were accessible in an unlocked utility closet in the Toddler B classroom.

The water in the bathroom in the 4B classroom exceeded 110 degrees Fahrenheit.

The first aid kits in the Toddler A and Toddler B classrooms were missing tweezers.

In the Preschool, 4B, and Discovery classroom bathrooms, there was not a handwashing sign for every sink and every toilet.

On the Toddler Playground, a Little Tikes car was missing a steering wheel which caused broken plastic with sharp edges that could be harmful to children.

SECOND CITATION: The infant room contained cribs that were not two feet apart on three sides while in use. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 2/3/23

The most recent health assessment on file for Child #2, a Young Toddler, is dated 4/10/23, more than 6 months ago.

The file for Child #2 (OT) lacked updated written verification of ongoing administered vaccines: 1 Dose of DTAP and 1 Dose of Hepatitis A and lacked an Influenza shot with no Letter of Exemption in the File. Child file #4 (OT) lacked updated written verification of ongoing administered vaccines: 1 Dose of Hepatitis A with no Letter of Exemption in the File. Child #2 and Child #4 must be dismissed from care by close of business 11/7/2023 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.

The current health assessment on file for Staff #2, dated 11/14/22, did not indicate if Staff #2 is suitable to work in child care.

The fire alarm 30-day test log includes test dates 5/11/23-6/12/23, 6/12/23-7/17/23, and 7/17/23-8/18/23, more than 30 days apart.

The emergency plan on site at the facility does not include shelter and lockdown in the letter to parents/guardians.

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 files for Child #3, Child #6, and Child #7, enrolled for more than 60 days, do not contain an initial child health assessment. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)

The two most recent Mandated Reporter trainings on file for Staff #1 were dated 10/3/18 & 10/13/23, which are more than 60 months apart.

The file for Staff #3, #5, #6, #7, #8, #10, and #13 did not include hours/years of experience in child care. Staff #4, functioning as an Assistant Group Supervisor, had only 1385 hours of child care experience documented. Staff #9, functioning as an Assistant Group Supervisor, had only 1888 hours of documented child care experience.

The file for Staff #15 contained documentation of a high school diploma that requires translation to verify the education requirements.

The file for Child #4 contained an emergency contact form and financial agreement that was not updated within 6 months of the previous date. (6/5/22 & 2/2023)

The file for Staff #12 includes only 1 written nonfamily reference letter.

The facility was unable to provide a copy of the certificate of occupancy for the childcare facility.

Based on interviews, On 2/3/23 Staff person #3 was walking down the hall and discovered 10 preschool children alone in the Preschool room. Staff person #3 stayed in the room for up to four to five minutes before both staff person #1 and staff person #2 returned.

While completing an investigation at the facility, staff interviews revealed that on 2/3/23 at approximately 10:00am, Facility Persons #1 and #2 left 10 preschool-aged children unsupervised in the Preschool Room for a period of time of roughly four minutes.

While completing an investigation at the facility, staff interviews revealed that on 2/3/23 at approximately 10:00am, Facility Persons #1 and #2 left 10 preschool-aged children unsupervised in the Preschool Room for a period of time of roughly four minutes.

Interviews of facility persons established that rest mats are not consistently positioned with two feet of clearance on three sides.

The file for Staff #3 lacked an FBI clearance and receipt for FBI clearance. The file for Staff #4 lacked an NSOR clearance and application for NSOR clearance. The file for Staff #8 lacked an NSOR clearance and contained an application for NSOR dated 5/6/22.

Upon assessment of supervision and ratio in the Discovery PS Room at 9:55 AM on 11/22/22, Staff #13 named 5 OT and Staff #3 named 5 OT. There were 11 children in the room at that time. Staff were given another attempt to name their supervisory groups, with the same results.

The observed emergency plan lacked a method for facility persons to contact parents when an emergency arises.

The observed emergency plan lacked a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended.

The observed emergency plan was not updated in the past 12 months.

Emergency numbers in the Toddler B Room were not posted near the telephone.

The first-aid kit in the PS Room was observed to be accessible to children.

The first-aid kit in the Discovery PS Room was observed to lack tweezers. The first-aid kit in the Pre-K Room was observed to lack tape, tweezers and soap.

The bathroom in the Discovery PS room was observed to lack a lidded waste can.

A broken easel attachment was observed in the Toddler PG, causing a rough edge.

The file for Child #10 contained a most recent health report dated more than 12 months in the past.

The files for Child #3 and #7 lacked records of immunization history. The file for Child #5 contained a record of immunization history which documented 1 of 2 required Hepatitis A vaccinations.

During an observed diaper change in the Discovery PS Room, a child's hands were not washed after the change.

During an observed diaper change in the Discovery PS Room, the soiled diaper was left setting on the changer throughout the change.

The file for Staff #8 lacked an initial tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method.

The file for Staff #6 contained a health assessment which lacked the medical provider's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

The observed emergency plan lacked accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

The facility lacked documentation of an emergency drill had between 12/19/20 and 12/19/21.

The observed fire drill log lacked the evacuation times of the drills.

The observed log of testing of smoke detectors contained entries dated more than 30 days apart.

The observed emergency plan lacked accommodations for the evacuation of children from the facility building away from facility premises.

According to operator report, the emergency plan updates were provided to the county EMA but not the local municipality.

The files for Child #2, #6, #7 and #8 contained initial health reports dated more than 60 days after the children's enrollment date. The file for Child #3 lacked an initial health report.

Documentation of the annual local traffic safety authorities letter notifying them of the location of the facility and the use routes around the facility was unavailable at the time of inspection.

Staff person #11 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): health and safety training. Observed health and training certificate was dated 11/19/22.

The file for Staff #7 lacked documentation of written staff evaluations. The files for Staff #9 and #10 contained consecutive staff evaluations dated more than 12 months apart.

A daily plan of activities was not posted in the Pre-K or Infant Rooms.

The files for Child #1, #2, #3, #4, #6, #7, #8 and #9 contained agreements which lacked a signature by the operator.

The files for Child #2, #3, #4, #6, #7, #8, and #9 contained agreements which lacked the fee to be charged.

The files for Child #6 and #7 contained child service reports dated more than six months in the past.

The files for Child #1, #2, #3, #4, #6, #7, #8, and #9 contained agreements which lacked the children's dates of admissions.

The files for Child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9 and #10 contained the original agreements.

The file for Child #6 contained an emergency contact form which lacked the last name and telephone number of the emergency contact person. The file for Child #10 contained an emergency contact form which lacked the name and telephone number of an emergency contact person.

The file for Child #2 contained an emergency contact form which lacked the telephone number of the child's medical provider. The file for Child #8 contained an emergency contact form lacked the name, telephone number and address of the child's medical provider.

The file for Child #10 contained an emergency contact form which lacked the work address and telephone number of the enrolling parent.

The files for Child #6 and #8 contained emergency contact forms which lacked the children's health insurance name and policy number. the file for Child #10 contained an emergency contact form which lacked the child's health insurance policy number.

The file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact form which lacked the release persons names, addresses and phone numbers. The files for Child #2, #3, #7 and #8 contained emergency contact forms which lacked the release persons addresses.

The file for Child #2 lacked updates within the past 6-month period to the emergency contact and agreement forms. The file for Child #5 contained consecutive updates to the emergency contact form dated more than 6 months apart and a most recent updated to the agreement dated more than 6 months in the past. The files for Child #6 and #10 contained consecutive updates to the emergency contact and agreement forms dated more than 6 months apart.

The file for Child #3 contained an emergency contact form which lacked signed parental consent for emergency care.

The file for Child #3 contained an emergency contact form which lacked signed parental consent for the administration of first aid.

The files for Staff #1, #2, and #5 lacked two written, nonfamily references. The file for Staff #4 contained one of the two required written, nonfamily references.

The files for Staff #7, #9 and #10 contained 5 of the 12 required annual child care training hours between 12/19/20 and 12/19/21. The file for Staff #12 contained 7 of the 12 required annual child care training hours between 12/19/20.

Lysol disinfecting spray and Clorox disinfecting wipes were located in a low, unlocked cabinet below the sink in the Infant room. Both cleaners were labeled "Keep out of reach of children," and were accessible to children in care.

A wooden cabinet, on which the CD player was placed, had two places on the top surface which was peeled / splintered, and contained an unsecured screw which was sticking out approximately 1/2", which was accessible to children and created a scraping / cutting hazard for children in care, in the K room.

The Health Report for Child #4 did not contain verification of the influenza vaccine or a letter of exemption.

The Agreements for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3 did not contain the fee amount.

The Agreement for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3 did not contain the date on which the fee is to be paid.

The Agreement for Child #2 did not specify the persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

A plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provision in the event of an emergency was not displayed in the Pre-K room.