Lionville Community YMCA

During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 3 staff files and the file for staff #1, who is also the director, did not include a verification of childcare experience.

During the reported self-compliance inspection, it was confirmed by staff #1 on 3/7/25 via email and phone that a child was left unattended in the gym by staff #2 and staff #3.

At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1, who was observed caring for children, was lacking the two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person to serve as part of the qualifications for the position in which the person is performing

At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 was lacking a NSOR clearance.

On 8/23/24 at approximately 11 am Child #1 was left outside the building unsupervised for approximately 7 minutes.

At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #2 (having served the facility since 2020) did not have a current emergency plan training.

At the time of the inspection in the pre k room the first aid kit was on the table and accessible to the children in care.

At the time of the inspection the feeding schedule for child #2 was not available.

During the inspection the fire drill log indicated that the last fire drill was more than sixty days from the date of the inspection.

At the time of the inspection the facility's emergency plan did not specify accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility

At the time of the inspection the record of of staff person #1 (identified as director) was lacking a current valid Mandated reporter training certificate.

At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #3 was lacking the verification of child care experience serving as qualifications for the position in which the person is performing.

At the time of the inspection the emergency contact information of child #1 was not present in the childcare space where they were receiving care.

At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #5 (having served the facility over one year) did not have proof of the current annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training.

Staff person #1 yelled and inappropriately physically handled a child by grabbing them by the arm and lifting them off the ground to redirect the older toddler exhibiting a temper tantrum.

During the renewal inspection on 9/12/23, the rest equipment in the Young Toddlers room was not labeled for the use of a specific child.

During the renewal inspection on 11/10/22, child #1 was unattended while in the restroom.

During the renewal inspection on 11/10/22, staff person #1 in the Ones's room could not effectively establish the specific children she was responsible for.

During the renewal inspection on 11/10/22, 1. The doorbell for the facility did not work causing an issue getting into the facility for the inspection. 2. The changing station in the Two's room had excess debris under the mattress. 3. The refrigerator in the Four's room had excess stains on its opening handle and the front door.

During the renewal inspection on 11/10/22, there were 7 toys that were weather worn and in poor repair in the outdoor play area.

During the renewal inspection on 11/10/22, there was no written notification of pick-up and drop-off safe routes posted by the operator. Notification of these safe routes must also be sent to the local municipality and verification must be kept on file of the correspondence.

During the renewal inspection on 11/10/22, there were no instructions for contacting the appropriate regional childcare office or instructions for accessing the regulations electronically.

DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 1/20/22, THERE WERE NO INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO ACCESS THE APPLICABLE REGULATIONS ELECTRONICALLY, OR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO CONTACT THE APPRPRIATE REGIONAL OFFICE.(ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER, ETC...).