Learn and Grow Early Childhood Center · Not permitted to operate

During renewal inspection, it was observed in the Older Toddler 2 room that the first aid kit did not contain soap.

During renewal inspection, it was observed that the facility did not have an emergency transportation plan posted in any of the childcare spaces.

Staff #1 has not completed an approved Pediatric CPR pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see code sheet for date of hire).

Durning the renewal inspection on 7/16/24 to 7/25/24 the inspector reviewed the staff files and noted that staff # 1, #2, #3, #5, have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS Code Sheet) Pediatric First Aid and CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum.

During the course of the renewal inspection the inspector observed staff files and found that staff #3 did not obtain the required Pa Mandated Reporter Training until 12/31/23 which was over 90 days from hire date (see LIS Legend Sheet). Staff #4 did not have any proof of FBI fingerprinting or having sent the NSOR until 12/20/23. Staff #6 did not have a Pa State Police clearance on file. Staff #8 had an initial Pa State Police clearance on file dated for 8/8/16 and did not update the clearance until 7/13/22, a Pa Child Abuse Clearance dated initially for 8/11/16 and then not again 7/13/22, an initial FBI dated 8/9/16 and not again until 7/15/22, a Pa Mandated Reporter training dated 9/5/.16 and not updated until 8/2/22.

During the course of the renewal inspection the inspector observed staff files and found that staff #3 did not obtain the required Pa Mandated Reporter Training until 12/31/23 which was over 90 days from hire date (see LIS Legend Sheet). Staff #4 did not have any proof of FBI fingerprinting or having sent the NSOR until 12/20/23, which is after hire. Staff #6 did not have a Pa State Police clearance on file. Staff #8 had an initial Pa State Police clearance on file dated for 8/8/16 and did not update the clearance until 7/13/22, a Pa Child Abuse Clearance dated initially for 8/11/16 and then not again 7/13/22, an initial FBI dated 8/9/16 and not again until 7/15/22, a Pa Mandated Reporter training dated 9/5/.16 and not updated until 8/2/22.

During the course of the unannounced renewal inspection that began on 12/21/23 the inspector observed that the school age rooms to be chipped and accessible to children.

During the course of the unannounced renewal inspection that began on 12/21/23 the inspector observed that the stairs that lead to the indoor larger muscle area had small areas where the nonskid tape had peeled off.

During the course of the unannounced renewal inspection that began on 12/21/23 the inspector observed that staff #1 had a health assessment dated 3/2/20 and did not have an updated health assessment until 7/19/22,

During the course of the unannounced renewal inspection that began on 12/21/23 the inspector observed that staff #1, #2, #8, and #11 have all been employed over twelve months and did not have a staff evaluation for 2023.

During the course of the unannounced renewal inspection that began on 12/21/23 the inspector observed that staff #1, #2, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, and #12 were all missing proof of having completed the 12 hours of required annual training.

While at the facility unannounced on 12/20/22 for the renewal inspection the inspector reviewed the file for staff #1 and noted that the Pa Child Abuse was initially obtained 2/10/15 and not again until 9/18/20, and an initial FBI clearance dated 3/17/16 and not again until 7/23/22. Staff #2 had an initial FBI dated for 6/6/17 and not again until 7/15/22. Staff #6 was hired with a Volunteer Pa State Police and Volunteer PA State Police clearance versus employment clearances as is required. Staff #8 was hired without having submitted for a PA State Police until 7/13/22 as is required.

While at the facility unannounced on 12/20/22 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed chipped paint in the upstairs hallway near the gym.

While at the facility unannounced on 12/20/22 for the renewal inspection the inspector reviewed child files and found that child #1 last had a Flu Vaccine on 4/27/21, child #2 last had a Flu Vaccine on 12/3/20, child #4 last had a Flu Vaccine on 11/8/21, child #6 last had a Flu Vaccine on 9/23/20, child #3 and #5 did not have any proof of a Flu Vaccine.

While at the facility unannounced on 12/20/22 for the renewal inspection the inspector reviewed staff file #3 and noted a health assessment dated 3/11/20 and did not obtain a new one until 8/12/22, which is over every 24 months as is required by regulation.

Staff person #5, #6 #7, and #8, have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet) Pediatric First Aid and CPR.

While at the facility unannounced on 12/20/22 for the renewal inspection the inspector reviewed the file for staff #1 and noted that the staff had a Pa Mandated Reporter Training on 12/12/16 and did not update this training until 7/15/22. This training was required to be updated prior to 12/12/21.

While at the facility unannounced on 12/20/22 for the renewal inspection the inspector reviewed staff file #2 and noted the last staff evaluation on file was dated 6/12/20.

While at the facility unannounced on 12/20/22 for the renewal inspection the inspector reviewed the file for staff #1, #2, #3, #4, and #9 were all missing the annual 12 hours of training as is required.

While at the facility unannounced on 12/29/21 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed staff files and found that staff # 1 had begun their first day working in direct care on 9/7/21 and had resided out of Pennsylvania within the last five years. This staff did not have any of the necessary out of state clearances as is required.

While at the facility unannounced on 12/29/21 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed staff files and found that staff #1, #2, #3, and #4 began their first day of direct child care on 2/8/21, 2/8/21, 6/29/21, and 9/13/21 respectively, and as of 12/29/21 none have proof of having had Emergency plan training completed.

While at the facility unannounced on 12/29/21 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed the emergency plan and noted that it was missing necessary policies for shelter in place, lockdown procedures, as well as accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

While at the facility unannounced on 12/29/21 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed the emergency plan and noted that it did not have concurrence with regards to outside agencies as is required.

While at the facility unannounced on 12/29/21 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed staff files and found that staff #2 and #3 were missing two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.