Linglestown Early Learning Center

Observed a power strip in the PreK (Green room) which did not have protective receptacle covers in the outlets that were unused. The power strip was accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

On 06/12/2025, observed a Swiffer mop cleaning spray bottle in an unlocked closet in the school age classroom which was accessible to children. Observed a variety of cleaning products including disinfectant wipes, Windex, Clorox toilet cleaner labeled "Keep out of Reach of children) in an unlocked cabinet above the child sinks in the school age classroom which were accessible to children.

On 06/12/2025, observed the hot water temperature of the sink on the left in the school age classroom and the sink located in the bathroom exceeded 110° F. The classroom sink reached a temperature of 118° F and the bathroom sink reached 112° F.

On 06/12/2025, observed the backpack containing the first-aid kit was unlocked and on a table in the outdoor play space, leaving the first aid kit accessible to children. *Corrected at the time of the inspection.

The file for child #2 (see LIS code sheet) included a record of the child's immunization status which lacked a 2nd dose of DTap, a 2nd dose of Rotavirus, a 2nd dose of Hib, a 2nd dose of PCV13, and a 2nd Polio immunization.

On 06/12/2025, observed the backpack containing the children's medication was unlocked and on a table in the outdoor play space, leaving the medications accessible to children. *Corrected at the time of the inspection.

Observed staff in the young toddler room used baby wipes to clean the hands of an older toddler in lieu of hand washing after being diapered. *Corrected at the time of the inspection.

On 07/10/2025, observed bottles in the infant room refrigerator which were not labeled with the child's name.

An annual emergency drill was not documented within 12 months or the previous drill. The most recent drill was documented on 05/28/2024.

The file for staff person #3 did not include verification of child care experience to qualify as an Assistant Group Supervisor prior to service at the facility. On 07/10/2025, staff person #3 was observed caring for children as an Assistant Group Supervisor as the only staff person in the young toddler classroom. *Corrected at the time of the inspection.

The director did not ensure a written evaluation for staff person #2 was completed within 12 months of the previous evaluation; the current evaluation was completed on 02/17/2025 with the previous evaluation dated 10/3/2023.

The agreement form for child #1 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.

The emergency contact information for child #3 did not include the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the work telephone number of the enrolling parent.

The file for staff person #1 included verification of experience which was not completed by a representative of the experiential entity.

*On 12/06/2024 at approximately 4:45 pm, staff person #1 was responsible for a group of 12 young school age children. Staff person #1, left the school age modular building with a group of 11 young school age, leaving child #1 behind in the modular building. Child #1 was hiding in the classroom and was not supervised for an undetermined period of time before a parent found the child and returned the child to the group in the main building. The door to the modular was locked from the outside and the child opened the door for the parent. Staff person #1 was unaware that child #1 was left behind.

**On 12/06/2024 at approximately 4:45 pm, staff person #1 was responsible for a group of 12 young school age children. Staff person #1, left the school age modular building with a group of 11 young school age, leaving child #1 behind in the modular building. Child #1 was hiding in the classroom and was not supervised for an undetermined period of time before a parent found the child and returned the child to the group in the main building. The door to the modular was locked from the outside and the child opened the door for the parent. Staff person #1 was unaware that child #1 was left behind.

On 12/06/2024 at approximately 4:45 pm, staff person #1 was responsible for a group of 12 young school age children. Staff person #1, left the school age modular building with a group of 11 young school age, leaving child #1 behind in the modular building. Child #1 was hiding in the classroom and was not supervised for an undetermined period of time before a parent found the child and returned the child to the group in the main building. The door to the modular was locked from the outside and the child opened the door for the parent. Staff person #1 was unaware that child #1 was left behind and did not know the whereabouts child #1.

The clearances for staff person #1, with documentation of misdemeanor grade charges, were not sent to the Central Region OCDEL for review at the time the clearances were received.

The file for child #1 included a health report which was not updated within 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child (see LIS code sheet) of the previous health report. The current health report was dated 10/18/2023, with the previous health report dated 09/06/2022.

Observed child #2, an infant under the age of 6 months (see LIS code sheet), who was positioned on the floor bottle feeding themselves in lieu of being held while being fed.

During the course of the complaint investigation two people stated they have witnessed staff #1 asleep during naptime in the preschool classroom (Green) and have needed to nudge staff person #1 awake. Staff person #1 stated that they have felt themself nod off during naptime. Staff person #1 stated that they watch videos on their phone during naptime and will get engrossed in watching what is on the screen. Staff person #1 stated that they will periodically check on the children as needed while watching videos. From the location in the room, on the back right wall, where staff person #1 sits on the floor, they are unable to see a child on their rest equipment due to the child being blocked by a bookshelf. Staff person #1, stated that they can only see the end of the cot but not the child.

On 10/13/2023, observed staff person #1 working alone in the preschool classroom (purple) during naptime. The file for staff person #1 did not include the results of the NSOR clearance. The NSOR clearance was requested on 10/02/2023. The mandated reporter training for staff person #3 was not updated within 60 months of the previous training. The current mandated reporter training was completed on 09/14/2023 with the previous training completed on 07/18/2018.

Observed an infant sleeping in a crib with less than 2 feet of space on 3 sides of the crib.

On 10/13/2023, observed staff person #1 working alone in the preschool classroom (purple). The file for staff person #1 did not include verification of education to qualify as an assistant group supervisor. Observed staff person #2, working alone in the infant classroom (Teal). The file for staff person #2 did not include verification of experience to qualify as an assistant group supervisor.

Observed the trash can located in the "Purple" Classroom bathroom was not lined with a trash bag. The trash can is used to dispose of paper towels after hand washing and disposable training pants (pull-ups). *Corrected on site.

The file for child #2 included a health report which was not updated at least once every 6 months for an infant or young toddler (see LIS code sheet). The current health report on file is dated 05/18/2023 with the previous health report dated 10/05/2022.

The file for child #1 included a health report which was not updated at least once every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child (see LIS code sheet). The current health report on file is dated 09/30/2022 with the previous health report dated 08/10/2021.

The file for staff person #1 included a health assessment which was not updated at least once every 24 months. The current health assessment on file was dated 08/16/2022 and the previous health assessment was dated 07/31/2020.

On 11/07/2022, staff person #6 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #6 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Get Started with Center-based Care: Building Blocks for Quality.

On 11/07/2022, observed the file for staff person #2, did not include a child abuse clearance prior to their first day caring for children (see LIS code sheet); the Child Abuse Clearance on file was dated 07/02/2022. Observed the file for staff person #3 did not include an NSOR clearance within 45 days of hire (see LIS code sheet); the NSOR clearance on file was dated 08/03/2022. Staff person #5 did not complete mandated reporter training within 60 months of the previous training. The current Mandated Reporter training was completed on 08/15/2022 and the previous documented mandated reporter training on file was dated 04/28/2017.

On 11/07/20222, the operator was unable provide documentation to support that emergency plan training has been completed within the last year.

On 12/06/2022, observed a can of Glade air freshener labeled "Keep out of Reach of children" on the hand dryer located in bathroom in the "Green" preschool classroom which was accessible to preschool age children.

On 12/06/2022, observed actively peeling paint on the wall below the windows located in the "Green" preschool classroom.

On 12/06/2022, observed a pillow in the reading corner in the "Green" preschool classroom which was ripped at the seams and observed small holes in the vinyl mat in the reading nook.

On 11/07/2022, observed 3 infants sleeping in cribs with less than 2 feet of space on three sides of the crib.

On 12/06/2022, the file for child #2 (see LIS code sheet) included a record of the child's immunization status which lacked a 3rd dose of DTap and a 3rd dose of PCV13 immunization. The file for child #4 (see LIS code sheet) included a record of the child's immunization status which lacked an influenza immunization.

On 11/07/2022, the health assessment on file for staff person #4 did not include the results of the tuberculosis screening.

Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home are not being refrigerated by the facility. Ice packs are used in lunchboxes for lunches packed by the parents in lieu of being refrigerated.

On 11/07/2022, observed a formula and feeding schedule was not obtained from the parent for Child #1.

On 11/07/2022, observed staff person #6 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): "Get Started with Center-based Care: Building Blocks for Quality". The file for staff person #6 included the 6-hour "Health and Safety Basics: Requirements for Certification" which was completed on 09/06/2016 and does not count toward the new Health and Safety Professional Development (PD) requirement.

On 11/07/2022, observed the director did not complete a written evaluation for staff person #1 within 12 months of the previous evaluation. The most recent evaluation was dated 06/08/2022 with the previous one dated 02/19/2021.

On 11/07/2022, observed a written plan of daily activities was not posted in the "Yellow" older toddler classroom or the school-age room.

On 12/06/2022, the agreement form for child #3 and #5 was not signed by the operator.

On 12/06/2022, the emergency contact information for child #6 did not include the complete address of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

On 11/07/20122, emergency contact information was not present in the "Teal" room (infants) for child #7.

On 01/04/2022, the file for staff person #1, date of hire 05/19/2021, did not include complete provisional hire documentation at initial hire. The file contained documentation of being fingerprinted on 06/03/2021 and an FBI clearance dated 06/04/2021. The file for staff person #6, date of hire 08/04/2021, did not include complete provisional hire documentation at initial hire. The file contained documentation of being fingerprinted on 08/17/2021 and an FBI clearance dated 08/18/2021. On 01/12/2022, the file for staff person #2 included a Child Abuse Clearance and an FBI that was not updated at least once every 60 months. The most recent Child Abuse clearance on file for staff person #2 was dated 06/09/2016. The file contained a current FBI Clearance dated 11/12/2021 with the previous FBI clearance dated 07/12/2016. The file for staff person #3, date of hire 01/18/2021, did not include complete provisional hire documentation at initial hire. The file contained documentation of a request for the NSOR clearance sent on 11/29/2021 and an NSOR Certificate dated 12/01/2021. The file for staff person #5, date of hire 12/07/2021, did not include complete provisional hire documentation at…

On 12/10/2021, observed in the kitchen: Clorox cleaner hanging above bananas on the kitchen counter and cleaning products on the top shelf of a storage rack with food items on the lower shelves. Observed cleaning products, cookies and cereal being stored on top of the refrigerator located in the school-age room.

On 12/10/2021, observed the sinks in the preschool classroom ("Green") did not have handwashing signs posted.

On 12/15/2021, the file for child #1, an 18 month old, included a record of the child's immunization status which lacked a 4th dose of PVC13 and an influenza immunizations. The file for child #2, a 4 year old, included a record of the child's immunization status which lacked an influenza immunization. The file for child #4, a 2 year old, included a record of the child's immunization status which lacked a 1st dose of MMR, a 1st dose of Varicella and 1st and 2nd dose of Hep A immunizations.

On 01/12/2021, the file for staff person #2 included a health assessment which was not updated within 24 months. The file included a current Health Assessment completed on 08/12/2020 and the previous Health Assessment completed on 04/10/2018.

On 12/10/2021, observed the manufacturer's instructions for the child safety seats were not in the vehicle used to transport children.

On 01/12/2021, the file for staff person #7 included Mandated Reporter training which was not completed every 60 months. The file included a current Mandated Reporter training completed on 11/07/2020 and the previous training completed on 05/14/2015.

On 12/15/2021, the emergency contact information for child #3 did not include the complete work addresses of the enrolling parent.

On 12/15/2021, the emergency contact information for child #1 did not include written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care prior to admission.

On 02/15/2021, the emergency contact information for child #3 did not include the address of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

On 12/15/2021, the emergency contact information for child #1 & #5 did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff prior to admission.

On 01/12/2022, the file for staff person #4 did not include a transcript or diploma to verify education.