Lightbridge Academy Blue Bell

At the time of inspection, a staff member was observed placing a contaminated gloved hand, which touched the child's diaper area, into a container of diaper cream prior to applying.

At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1 contained a PA State Police Clearance with a rap sheet missing the disposition information for an offense dated in 2023.

At the time of inspection, the door closer device at the top of the exterior door in room 3, that regulates and controls the door's swing was in disrepair. Also, in classroom #4 a small amount of chipped/ peeled paint was observed on the window frame of the window facing the hallway.

At the time of inspection, the health assessment observed in the file for staff member #2 did not contain the result of TB screening.

At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #2 contained a Pediatric first aid/ CPR training certificate which was not an approved training conducted by a PQAS Instructor.

At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #3, hired as an assistant group supervisor and observed working alone, included a high school diploma but was missing the verification of two years (2500 hours) of experience working with children.

At the time of inspection, the emergency contact form for child #2 and child #4 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care and administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility person.

At the time of inspection, the emergency contact forms for child #2, and child #4 were missing the addresses of the individual designated by parent to who the child may be released. Child #3's emergency contact form was missing the phone number of the individual designated by the parent to who the child may be released.

At the time of inspection, the financial agreement for child #1 and child #4 had not been updated or reviewed by the parents of the children in the last 6 months. The financial agreement for child #1 was last signed by the parent on 9/28/24. The financial agreement for child #4 was last signed by the parent on1/9/25.

At the time of inspection, the file for recently hired staff member #1 did not include an initial health assessment with TB results.

At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1 did not contain two written nonfamily reference letters from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person

At the time of inspection, staff members in the mobile infant room failed to wash a child hand before feeding.

At the time of inspection, staff member #1 observed in the multiple purpose room was unable to name the children in their assigned group.

At the time of the unannounced inspection, staff person #1 file did not contain verification of the facility's Emergency Plan training.

At the time of the unannounced inspection, staff person #1 did not have a completed and signed health assessment form on file from medical professional.

At the time of the unannounced inspection, the staff person #1 did not have verification of TB screening.

At the time of the unannounced inspection, staff person #1 did not have a health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

At the time of the unannounced inspection, staff person #1 file did not have verification of fire safety training.

At the time of the unannounced inspection, staff person #1 file did not contain verification of required CCDBG health and safety training.

At the time of the unannounced inspection, staff person #2 did not have the required individual file at the facility.

At the time of the unannounced inspection, staff person #2 did not have verification of childcare experience, education and training prior to service at the facility

At the time of the unannounced inspection, staff person #1 did not have two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

At the time of inspection, a broken lock was observed on the cabinet door under the sink in the Brown Bear classroom. Also, the wooden ramp in the outdoor play area was observed with a loose wooden board at the threshold of the ramp.

At the time of inspection, an epi- pen was observed without the original label identifying the child's name and health professional's instructions.

At the time of inspection, the file for staff members #1 contained an invalid health assessment dated 1/22/2019. The file for staff member #2 only contained TB results dated 6/23/24, but did not include a health assessment reflecting a physical examination signed and dated by a medical professional.

At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1 was missing verification of completion of the "Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022", the one-hour training course. The staffer's file included a Health and Safety training certificate dated 7/3/2017 which didn't include all the health and safety topics required for staff to work alone with children.

At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1; contained an expired First aid/ CPR dated 3/10/2019.

At the time of inspection, the emergency contact form for child #1 and child #4 did not have the parent signature for consent of emergency medical and minor first-aid.

At the time of inspection, the emergency contact forms for child #1, child #2 and child #3 were missing the addresses of the individual(s) designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

At the time of inspection, the emergency contact and financial agreement forms for child #3 and child #5 had not been updated or reviewed by the parents of the children in the last 6 months.

Staff member #1, when questioned about children's hands being washed before eating lunch; stated handy wipes were used to clean the hands of the children prior to eating lunch.