Learning Thru the Arts

A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. The bathroom in Preschool 1 was observed to have 4 holes in the wall. In the outdoor play area, the corner to the metal roof over the covered portion of the outdoor play area was found unattached and hanging. These areas were identified and addressed with staff during this inspection.

A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. In the outdoor play area, ride on toys were found with broken areas. These toys were identified at the time of the inspection with staff.

A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. See the code sheet for the children's dates of birth. Child #4 had a health report dated for 8/14/23 and did not obtain another health report until 8/16/24. Based on the child's age, a health report was not obtained every 6 months on this child.

A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. See the code sheet for the children's dates of birth. Child #2 had a health report dated for 12/23/22 and did not obtain another health report until 8/29/24. Based on the child's age, a health report was not obtained every 12 months on this child.

A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. Staff #5 worked in child care prior to receiving a health assessment. Staff #5 did not receive a health assessment until 9/5/23.

A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff #3 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 1/7/17. Staff #3 completed this training on 1/10/22.

A renewal inspection occurred at the facility and a review of staff files was conducted. Staff # 1 did 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. Staff #1 completed this training on 7/16/24.

On 4/11/2024, a Complaint Inspection was conducted: Staff #3 admitted that they became frustrated with Child #1, picked up and slammed a highchair down on the ground, then placed the child in the highchair for a timeout. Staff #3 also admitted to singling out Child #1 by placing the child outside the classroom, in the hallway area, for a timeout and verbally reprimanding the child. Staff #3 was also observed by other staff to call toddler-aged children "dumb," and raise her voice to a level that resulted in the children crying. An acceptable plan of correction was received indicating that the correction would be implemented by 4/11/2024. On 6/21/24, an Unannounced Inspection was conducted at the facility. Staff #3 admitted to using vulgar language by telling a toddler aged child to "put your pecker away" after the child had finished using the restroom. Through staff interviews, it was determined that Staff #3 continued to single out children and demean them. Children were scolded for misbehavior and told, in front of the entire classroom, that their parents do not know how to parent them by Staff #3. Staff #3 was observed to yell at and use a harsh tone towards toddler-aged…

Staff persons #10 and #11 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff persons #10 and #11 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric first-aid/CPR. Staff person #10 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health and Safety training.

On 4/11/2024, a Complaint Inspection was conducted. Staff #3 admitted that she pulls children by a piece of their clothing, on the shoulder or wrist area, to move them to where she wants them to go (i.e. toy area to put toys away). An acceptable plan of correction was received indicating that the correction would be implemented by 4/11/2024. On 6/21/24 an Unannounced Inspection was conducted at the facility. Through staff interviews, it was determined that Staff #3 continued to grab the children by their arms and legs and forcefully pull them to where Staff #3 wanted the children to go, such as in a time out.

On 4/11/2024, an Unannounced Monitoring Inspection was conducted. Staff #8 did not have any written, nonfamily references on file which attested to the person's suitability to serve as a staff person. An acceptable plan of correction was received indicating that the correction would be implemented by 5/13/2024. On 6/21/2024, an Unannounced Inspection was conducted at the facility. Staff person #9 only had one, and not the required two, nonfamily references on file which attested to the person's suitability to serve as a staff person.

Staff #3 admitted that she pulls children by a piece of their clothing, on the shoulder or wrist area, to move them to where she wants them to go (i.e. toy area to put toys away).

Staff #3 admitted that they became frustrated with Child #1, picked up and slammed a highchair down on the ground, then placed the child in the highchair for a timeout. Staff #3 also admitted to singling out Child #1 by placing the child outside the classroom, in the hallway area, for a timeout and verbally reprimanding the child. Staff #3 was also observed by other staff to call toddler-aged children "dumb," and raise her voice to a level that resulted in the children crying.

Staff #3 admitted that they restrain child #1 for time-out purposes, a "couple times a day," by buckling the child into a highchair for "twenty minutes at a time."

Staff person #8 (see code sheet for date of hire) did not have a Child Abuse Clearance on file. Also, there was no proof on file showing that the State Police Clearance and NSOR Certificate had been requested prior to the staff working with children.

Staff #8 (see code sheet for date of hire) did not have a health assessment on file.

Staff #3 has been observed to withhold special food from children as a punishment. Staff #3 verbally tells the children that they are not getting the same snack.

Fire drills were not conducted every 60 days, as evidenced by the following documented fire drill logs: 3/3/23 to 5/5/23, 5/5/23 to 7/7/23, and 7/7/23 to 9/11/23.

The fire detection system was not tested every 30 days as indicated by the following fire detection system logs that were on file: 1/5/23 to 2/8/23, 3/3/23 to 4/4/23, 4/4/23 to 5/5/23, 5/5/23 to 6/6/23, 6/6/23 to 7/7/23, 8/4/23 to 9/11/23, 11/3/23 to 12/4/23, and 12/4/23 to 1/17/24.

Staff #2 and staff #3 (see code sheet for date of hire) did not complete the one-hour Health and Safety update. The Health and Safety update was required to be completed by 12/30/2022 for Staff #2, who is an existing staff. Staff #3 should have completed the one-hour Health and Safety update by 11/26/2023.

Staff #3 and staff #4 had no documentation on file as of 4/11/24 showing that they completed updated pediatric first aid/ CPR training prior to the previous training expiring on 11/2023 for staff #3 and on 10/2022 for staff #4.

Staff person #6 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see code sheet for date of hire): Pediatric First Aid/CPR and Health and Safety Training.

Staff #8 did not have any written, nonfamily references on file which attested to the person's suitability to serve as a staff person.

As of the renewal inspection on 9/27/23, staff #2 did not have NSOR on file and has been employed for more than 45 days (see hire date on code sheet). Staff #2 must be removed from care until all clearances are on file.

As of the renewal inspection on 9/27/23, there was no continuity of operations plan as required by 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vii).

As of the renewal inspection on 9/27/23, staff #1 did not have training in the emergency plan in the previous year.

As of the renewal inspection on 9/27/23, the letter to the parents regarding the emergency plan did not include information about lock down, or accommodations for toddlers and children with special needs.

During the renewal inspection on 9/27/23, there was no thermometer in the refrigerator in the Preschool 2 room.

As of the renewal inspection on 9/27/23, the health assessment for staff #3 did not include they physician's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care or the status of communicable disease.

During the renewal inspection on 9/27/23, there was cheese and other potentially hazardous food in lunchboxes in the cubbies in the older toddler room.

As of the renewal inspection on 9/27/23, the emergency plan did not include accommodations for toddlers, which the facility has enrolled.

As of the renewal inspection on 9/27/23, the facility did not have documentation that an emergency drill had been conducted in the last year.

As of the renewal inspection on 9/27/23, the emergency plan had not been sent to the county but not the local municipality.

As of the renewal inspection on 9/27/23, child #1 (see code sheet for start date) did not have a health assessment on file.

As of the renewal inspection on 9/27/23, there was insufficient documentation to qualify staff #3 for the stated Group Supervisor position.

As of the renewal inspection on 9/27/23, staff #4 did not have sufficient documentation to qualify for the stated Aide position.

During inspection on 2/16/23 Interview and record review revealed that staff #1 does not have a record of NSOR clearance per the requirements of the CPSL.

During inspection on 10/18/22 observed an exit from the facility obstructed. During inspection on 9/28/22 observed a an exit from the facility obstructed.

During inspection on 9/28/22 observed a changing table within a child care space with exposed foam.

Staff person #--1- has acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic.