Lightbridge Academy Hampton Township

The file for staff person #2 who was hired as an assistant group supervisor on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked a child abuse clearance prior to the start date. The child abuse clearance in the file was dated 6/14/24. The file for staff person #3 who was hired as an aide on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked a child abuse clearance prior to the start date. The child abuse clearance in the file was dated 8/9/24.

The file for staff person #1 lacked Pediatric First-Aid and CPR training that was completed within 90 days of hire (See the LIS Code Sheet). The Pediatric First-Aid and CPR training in the file was dated 9/12/24.

The files for staff persons #2 - #13 lacked a valid disclosure statement. The disclosure statements in the files were not completed on the most current disclosure statement form.

In the Yellow Ducks classroom an unlocked cabinet under the sink accessible to the children was observed containing a bottle of sanitizer spray and MPC Sani Spray both labeled "Keep Out of Reach of Children".

In the Khaki Kangaroos classroom a handwashing sign was observed to not be posted in the right side stall in the restroom.

In the Yellow Ducks classroom broken magnetic plastic blocks were observed to be broken causing rough edges, sharp corners, and pinch and crush points.

The file for child #8 lacked an initial child health report that was completed within 60 days of the first day of attendance at the facility (See LIS Code Sheet). The child health report in the file was dated 10/18/22.

The file for staff person #1 lacked firesafety training that was completed 12 months from the previous firesafety training. The firesafety training in the file was dated 9/13/22 and 10/5/23.

The file for child #8 lacked a child service report that was completed 6 months from the previous child service report. The child service reports in the file were dated 10/31/22 and 11/15/23.

In the files for children #1 - #10 it was observed that the original agreement was in the files and was not given to the parents.

In the files for children #2 and #4 the emergency contact information did not include the address information of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

The file for child #4 lacked an update in writing to the emergency contact information six months from the previous update. The emergency contact information was updated on 7/31/23 and 2/5/24. The file for child #8 lacked an update in writing to the emergency contact information six months from the previous update. The emergency contact information was updated on 7/1/23 and 2/1/24. The file for child #10 lacked an update in writing to the emergency contact information six months from the previous update. The emergency contact information was updated on 7/3/23 and 2/14/24.

Per the facility's self-report and staff statements, on 9/11/23 Staff #1, 2 & 3 took their group of children to the outdoor playground. Unnoticed by the staff, child #1 had gone into the bathroom and did not accompany the group to the playground. He was unsupervised for approximately 3-5 minutes before a staff returned to the room to retrieve the child.

**Per the facility's self-report and staff statements, on 9/11/23 Staff #1, 2 & 3 took their group of children to the outdoor playground. Unnoticed by the staff, child #1 had gone into the bathroom and did not accompany the group to the playground. He was unsupervised for approximately 3-5 minutes before a staff returned to the room to retrieve the child.

***Per the facility's self-report and staff statements, on 9/11/23 Staff #1, 2 & 3 took their group of children to the outdoor playground. Unnoticed by the staff, child #1 had gone into the bathroom and did not accompany the group to the playground. He was unsupervised for approximately 3-5 minutes before a staff returned to the room to retrieve the child.

*Per the facility's self-report and staff statements, on 9/11/23 Staff #1, 2 & 3 took their group of children to the outdoor playground. Unnoticed by the staff, child #1 had gone into the bathroom and did not accompany the group to the playground. He was unsupervised for approximately 3-5 minutes before a staff returned to the room to retrieve the child.

Per the facility's self-report and staff statements, on 9/11/23 Staff #1, 2 & 3 took their group of children to the outdoor playground. Unnoticed by the staff, child #1 had gone into the bathroom and did not accompany the group to the playground. He was unsupervised for approximately 3-5 minutes before a staff returned to the room to retrieve the child.

There were two outlets missing protective receptacle covers in the khaki kangaroos room accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

The first-aid kit in the purple cats room lacked scissors.

In the green frog classroom a broken plastic toy bin was observed causing rough edges, sharp corners, and pinch and crush points.

During naptime in the purple cats room there were five mats with less than 2 feet of space on three sides of the mat while the equipment was in use.

The refrigerator in the purple cats room lacked a thermometer.

The file for child #4 a young toddler lacked a health report that was completed 6 months from the previous health report. The health reports in the file were dated 12/28/22 and 9/14/23. The file for child #7 a young toddler lacked a health report that was completed 6 months from the previous health report. The health reports in the file were dated 1/26/23 and 9/20/23.

The file for child #6 a preschooler lacked a health report that was completed more than 12 months from the previous health report. The health reports in the file were dated 2/2/22 and 3/1/23.

The hand-free trash can in the khaki kangaroos room diaper changing area was broken. The trash can was not able to be operated hands-free.

The file for staff person #2 lacked a staff health assessment that was completed 24 months from the previous health assessment. The health assessments in the file were dated 5/20/21 and 7/17/23. The file for staff person #5 whom was hired on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked a health assessment that was completed 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting. The health assessment in the file was dated 1/13/22.

The Fire Drill and Fire Detection Log was observed for the 30-day smoke detector checks. There were 55 days between 11/2/22 and 12/27/22, 37 days between 1/23/23 and 3/1/23, 36 days 3/1/23 and 4/6/23, 49 days 4/6/23 and 5/25/23, and 55 days between 8/2/23 and 9/26/23.

The file for staff person #1 lacked firesafety training that was completed 12 months from the previous firesafety training. The firesafety trainings in the file were dated 1/25/22 and 1/27/23. The file for staff person #4 lacked firesafety training that was completed 12 months from the previous firesafety training. The firesafety trainings in the file were dated 3/2/21 and 10/20/22.

The file for staff person #1 lacked a written staff evaluation from the director that was one year from the previous written staff evaluation. The staff evaluations in the file were dated 3/28/22 and 3/29/23.

The file for child #1 lacked a child service report that was completed within 6 months of the enrollment date. The child service report was dated 5/26/23. The child's start date was (See LIS Code Sheet). The files for children #4 and #6 lacked an updated child service report. The file for child #4 contained a child service report dated 10/31/22. The file for child #6 contained a child service report dated 11/11/22.

The files for children #2, #3, #4, and #5 lacked emergency contact information that included the work addresses and work telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

The file for child #3 lacked emergency contact information that included the address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

The file for staff person #3 lacked Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR training within 90 days of hire (See LIS Code Sheet).

In the Yellow Duck Preschool room an expired Epi pen was observed in the excursion backpack.

An Epi Pen was observed in the Yellow Duck Preschool Room in the excursion backpack that did not have written parental consent for administration of medication.

During an interview with staff person #1 on 3/21/22 staff person #1 stated at approximately 4:35pm on 3/16/22 staff person #1 did a head count and realized that child #1 was not on the playground. A parent brought child #1 back out to the playground from inside the facility. Child #1 was missing from the playground for approximately one minute.

During an interview with staff person #1 on 3/21/22 staff person #1 stated at approximately 4:35pm on 3/16/22 staff person #1 did a head count and realized that child #1 was not on the playground. A parent brought child #1 back out to the playground from inside the facility. Child #1 was missing from the playground for approximately one minute.

During an interview with staff person #1 on 3/21/22 staff person #1 stated at approximately 4:35pm on 3/16/22 staff person #1 did a head count and realized that child #1 was not on the playground. A parent brought child #1 back out to the playground from inside the facility. Child #1 was missing from the playground for approximately one minute.

Upon assessment of supervision and ratio in the Infant Room at 12:05 PM, Staff #1 named 4 Infants. Staff #3 was asked to name her supervisory group and did not answer cert rep. Staff #1 asked Staff #2 to name her group before Staff #3. Staff #2 named 2 infants. Staff #1 then said to Staff #3 that there were 10 children in the room. Staff #3 named 3 children. When asked who was responsible for the child who was not named, Staff #3 found the sleeping infant and named the child.

One crib with a sleeping infant was observed to lack 2 feet of space on 3 sides.

During assessment of supervision and ratio on 11/29/21 at 11:15 AM in the Infant Room, two infants were observed sleeping in cribs which lacked 2 feet of space on three sides.

*In a video recording from the facility's video camera, which was viewed as part of a complaint investigation, Staff #1 is observed pulling a child down off a shelf by both legs, causing him to land roughly on his bottom on the floor.

**In a video recording from the facility's video camera, which was viewed as part of a complaint investigation, Staff #1 is observed pulling a child down off a shelf by both legs, causing him to land roughly on his bottom on the floor.

SECOND VIOLATION. During a diaper change in the Mobile Infant Room, staff was observed placing the soiled diaper on the diaper changer surface until all wipes were used, and then the diaper and wipes were placed in the hands-free can.Cited previously on SIN-00192830 on 9/13/21.

During the implementation visit to verify corrections for SIN-00192830, it was observed that the Inspection Summary was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.

SECOND VIOLATION. The file for Staff #3, with a hire date of 4/14/21, Staff #5, with a hire date of 3/1/21, Staff #8, with a hire date of 5/24/21, and Staff #10, with a hire date of 1/28/2, lacked documentation of certification in pediatric first-aid and CPR. The file for Staff #6, with a hire date of 6/5/21, lacked documentation of certification in pediatric CPR. Certification was due 90 days from hire. Previously cited on SIN-00192830 on 9/13/21.