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It was observed that a staff used a baby wipe to wipe the hands of a toddler after diaper changing.

The two most recent health assessment on file for Staff Person #2 are dated 6/17/22 and 7/2/24, for Staff Person #3 are dated 2/27/23 and 5/29/25 and for Staff Person #4 are dated 7/28/21 and 8/1/23, which are all more than 24 months apart.

Based on a self-report, as parents began to pick up their children, at approximately 4:10 pm, child #1 exited the preschool classroom. Staff #1 was assigned supervision of Child #1. Staff person #1 and #2 were in the preschool room at that time. Neither staff noticed child #1 exit the room. There were no other staff in the hallway with child #1. Child #1 was alone in the hallway for approximately 5 minutes.

Based on a self-report, as parents began to pick up their children, at approximately 4:10 pm, child #1 exited the preschool classroom. Staff #1 was assigned supervision of Child #1. Staff person #1 and #2 were in the preschool room at that time. Neither staff noticed child #1 exit the room. There were no other staff in the hallway with child #1. Child #1 was alone in the hallway for approximately 5 minutes.

Based on a self-report, as parents began to pick up their children, at approximately 4:10 pm, child #1 exited the preschool classroom. Staff #1 was assigned supervision of Child #1. Staff person #1 and #2 were in the preschool room at that time. Neither staff noticed child #1 exit the room. There were no other staff in the hallway with child #1. Child #1 was alone in the hallway for approximately 5 minutes.

The file for Staff person #4 includes State Police Clearances dated 8/29/17 and 10/3/22 and Child Abuse Clearances dated 9/6/17 and 10/3/22 all which are more than 60 months apart.

It was observed that a bottle of cleaning disinfectant spray was on the same shelf as the children's diapers in the upper toddler bathroom cabinet in Room #14.

It was observed that there wasn't a handwashing sign at one of the sinks in the right bathroom near the downstairs kitchen area.

In the preschool room #6 there were foam blocks with teeth marks that were not in good repair..

The two most recent health assessments on file for Staff Person #1 were dated 4/26/22 and 5/23/24, more than 24 months apart.

The current health assessment for Staff Person #3 indicates that the staff person has a communicable/contagious disease, with not additional information given.

The file for Staff Person #5 includes verification of Pediatric First Aid/CPR training dated 5/22/24, after the expiration date of 1/31/24.

The two most recent mandated reporter training certificates on file for Staff Person #2 are dated 5/13/19 and 5/22/24, which are more than 60 months apart.

The State Police Clearance on file for Staff #1 lacked a dissemination date. The file for Staff #5 contained a current State Police Clearance dated 2/16/23 with a previous one dated 11/2/17, a current Child Abuse Clearance dated 2/22/23 and a previous one dated 11/8/17, and a current FBI Clearance dated 3/1/23 with a previous one dated 11/7/17 which were all greater than 60 months in between.

There were uncovered outlet receptacles on the wall outlets in the gross motor room which were accessible to the young toddler children in care.

On the table in the entrance of the facility there was a dwarf umbrella tree plant, and a little jewel plant was on the windowsill in the school age (room #10) which were both listed as toxic to humans.

The garbage can next to the sink across from the copier downstairs did not have a lid. It was observed that there were used tissues and used paper cups in the garbage can.

The first-aid kit in room #6 only contained 1 adhesive bandage.

In room #6, which was unoccupied at time of inspection, there was a sharp edge on the corner of the sink.

The bathroom next to the infant room had chipping paint on the wall above the toilet.

In the downstairs PK7 (room #8) there was a crack on the corner of the red bin in the kitchen playset.

In room #14 (older toddler room) there were foam blocks with teeth marks and pieces missing.

The refrigerator in room #3 contained a sticky substance on the lower shelf.

The annual emergency drill log lacked information addressing any problems encountered or observations that occurred during the drill.

The Health and Safety 1 hour update training on file for Staff #2 was dated 5/28/23, Staff #3 was dated 1/20/23, Staff #6 was dated 5/9/23, and Staff #7 was dated 6/2/23, were all dated after the deadline date of 12/30/22.

The file for Staff #2 only contained one reference from a nonfamily individual.

The file for Staff #4 was lacking documentation of 12 hours of childcare training between the dates of 12/19/21 and 12/19/22.

Staff #1- #6 did not complete the 1 hour training titled Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 by 12/30/22 as required by Announcement C-22-06. The dates of completion are as follows; staff #1 01/20/23, staff #2 01/16/23, staff #3 01/20/23, staff #4 01/20/23, staff #5 01/18/23, and staff #6 01/16/23.

As self-reported by the operator, on 1/17/23, at approximately 8:05 AM, Facility Persons #1 and #2 were supervising 6 older toddlers in the Step Up room, when the group left the classroom and exited the building to walk along the sidewalk and into the facility's other (adjacent) building to have breakfast in the kitchen. One of the toddlers in the group, Child #1 was left behind in the classroom. Staff state this was unknown to them until Facility Person #1 was returning to the Step Up room to retrieve a forgotten item and was met by a parent, their child, and Child #1, who the parent says they found alone in the Step Up room. Staff estimate the child was unsupervised by facility staff for approximately 5 minutes.

As self-reported by the operator, on 1/17/23, at approximately 8:05 AM, Facility Persons #1 and #2 were supervising 6 older toddlers in the Step Up room, when the group left the classroom and exited the building to walk along the sidewalk and into the facility's other (adjacent) building to have breakfast in the kitchen. One of the toddlers in the group, Child #1 was left behind in the classroom. Staff state this was unknown to them until Facility Person #1 was returning to the Step Up room to retrieve a forgotten item and was met by a parent, their child, and Child #1, who the parent says they found alone in the Step Up room. Staff estimate the child was unsupervised by facility staff for approximately 5 minutes.

* As self-reported by the operator, on 1/17/23, at approximately 8:05 AM, Facility Persons #1 and #2 were supervising 6 older toddlers in the Step Up room, when the group left the classroom and exited the building to walk along the sidewalk and into the facility's other (adjacent) building to have breakfast in the kitchen. One of the toddlers in the group, Child #1 was left behind in the classroom. Staff state this was unknown to them until Facility Person #1 was returning to the Step Up room to retrieve a forgotten item and was met by a parent, their child, and Child #1, who the parent says they found alone in the Step Up room. Staff estimate the child was unsupervised by facility staff for approximately 5 minutes.

As self-reported by the operator, on 1/17/23, at approximately 8:05 AM, Facility Persons #1 and #2 were supervising 6 older toddlers in the Step Up room, when the group left the classroom and exited the building to walk along the sidewalk and into the facility's other (adjacent) building to have breakfast in the kitchen. One of the toddlers in the group, Child #1 was left behind in the classroom. Staff state this was unknown to them until Facility Person #1 was returning to the Step Up room to retrieve a forgotten item and was met by a parent, their child, and Child #1, who the parent says they found alone in the Step Up room. Staff estimate the child was unsupervised by facility staff for approximately 5 minutes.

Facility Person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Facility Person #1 had not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 10/9/17.

The 2022 heath and safety training update was completed after the required due date of 12/30/22 by Facility Person #2 (training date 1/20/23) and Facility Person #3 (training date 1/20/23).

Facility Person #1 haf not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 10/19/17.

The file for staff person #1 and staff person #8 contains an expired version of the disclosure statement, making it invalid. The file for staff person #2 contains a disclosure statement dated after staff person #2 began in a child care taking position. The file for staff person #5 and staff person #6 contains an undated disclosure statement. The file for staff person #7 contains an undated and unwitnessed disclosure statement. A review of the file for staff person #7 revealed that staff person #7 has resided out of state in the previous 5 years and lack the required clearances from the state where staff person #7 has previously resided.

At approximately 1:30 pm, staff person #3 was observed in the toddler room with 3 toddlers who were lying on rest equipment. Due to the positioning of the rest equipment and where the staff person was sitting on the floor, one child could not be directly supervised as they were lying behind furniture. During nap time between approximately 1:35 pm and 1:55 pm, the following was observed in the downstairs classrooms: In the Pre-K room, staff person #5 was observed with 8 preschoolers who were lying on rest equipment. Due to the positioning of the rest equipment and where the staff person was standing, at least one child could not be supervised directly, as they were lying behind furniture. In the front Preschool room, staff person #10 was observed with 9 preschoolers who were lying on rest equipment. Due to (or because of) the positioning of the rest equipment and where the staff person was standing, at least one child could not be supervised directly, as they were lying behind furniture. In the rear Preschool room, staff person #11 was observed with 6 preschoolers who were lying on rest equipment. Due to (or because of) the positioning of the rest equipment and where the staff…

In the rear preschool group space downstairs, a tube of Tom's toothpaste was observed in a child's backpack hanging on a low hook in the child's cubby, making it accessible to the preschoolers in care at the time of the inspection. The directions included instructions to keep out of the reach of children under 6 year-olds.

In the indoor gross motor space, observed the artificial turf located under the trikes has a rolled edge, which poses a tripping hazard.

There were teeth marks in several foam blocks observed in the downstairs PreK room.

The most recent health report on file for child #3 is dated more than 6 months ago. Child #3 is a young toddler.

The file for child #1, child #2, and child #3 contain verification of immunization records dated more than 60 days after child #1, child #2, and child #3 first day of attendance.

The file for child #2 lacks verification of a current Pneumococcal vaccine administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. The file for child #3 lacks verification of a current Hepatitis B, Rotavirus, DTAP, HIB, Pneumococcal, Polio, Influenza, MMR, Varicella, and Hepatitis A vaccine administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

The initial health assessment on file for staff person #2 is dated after staff person #2 began in a child care taking position. The two most recent health assessments on file for staff person #3 are dated in an interval which exceeds 24 months.

The file for staff persons #2 and #4 contains the results of TB testing dated after staff persons #2 and #4 began in a child care taking position.

In the rear preschool group space downstairs, there was a Gogurt observed in a brown lunch bag in a child's backpack. The directions included instructions to keep the item refrigerated.

The file for child #1, child #2, and child #3 contain verification of initial health reports dated more than 90 days after child #1, child #2 and child #3's first day of attendance at the facility. Due to the COVID-19 emergency declaration, the initial health report requirement was extended from 60 to 90 days.

The file for staff person #7, who is identified as performing the role of group supervisor, lacks verification of an associates or bachelor's degree in order to qualify as an assistant group supervisor.

The file for child #1 lacks the enrolling parent's work address.

At approximately 12:12 pm, observed staff person #1 supervising a group of children which consisted of 4 older toddlers and 3 younger toddlers in the toddler room.

On 4/20/22, a review of the fire detection system testing log revealed that the most recent testing occurred on 3/18/22.