Little Archies Clubhouse

Staff 4 had 4 hours of annual training on file. Staff 5 had 8 hours of annual training on file. Staff 4 and 5 did not meet the annual 12 hours of childcare training requirement.

During renewal inspection, child abuse clearances on file for staff person #3 are dated 1/30/2018 and 2/22/2023, which is past 60 months (see LIS code sheet for start date)

During renewal inspection, there was no documentation of staff person #3 receiving emergency plan training.

During renewal inspection, the baby gate between the kitchen and multipurpose room was open, leaving the kitchen accessible to children. The facility's kitchen contains sharp utensils and the facility's stove.

During renewal inspection, mini fridge in Habitat room did not have a thermometer.

During renewal inspection, last health assessment on file for child #4 is dated 2/21/2023. Child #4 is preschool aged (see LIS code sheet for age).

During renewal inspection, child #1 received 2 of 3 doses each of DTAP and Pneumococcal vaccines. There is no exemption on file. Child #1 is a young toddler (see LIS code sheet for date of birth).

During renewal inspection, saline spray labeled "keep out of reach of children" was observed to be in a child's cubby located in the multipurpose room. Cubbies are accessible to children.

During renewal inspection, there was no soap in the bathroom used by children in the multipurpose room.

During renewal inspection, health assessment on file for staff person #1 was dated 12/20/2023. Physician's office was contacted using the phone number on the health assessment. Health assessment was sent to the physician's office. Physician listed on form states that the signature on the form is not theirs. Furthermore, staff person #1 was not seen at the office listed on the date listed on health assessment.

During renewal inspection, unlabeled bottles were observed in the mini fridge in the Habitat room.

During renewal inspection, the following information was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #1: Father's work address and work telephone number. Child #2: Father's work address and work telephone number. Child's doctor's telephone number. Child #3: Father's work address and work telephone number. Child #4: Father's home and work addresses and telephone numbers.

During renewal inspection, emergency contact forms for children were not present for all children in the infant room.

During renewal inspection, the following staff members did not get 12 hours of training during their training year: Staff person #2: 5 hours of child care training for training year 12/19/2022-12/19/2023.

During complaint investigation, staff person #1 first identified 12 children being in the multipurpose room. Another staff person corrected staff person #1 and advised that there are 11 children in the room. When asked to identify their group, staff person #1 pointed to and named 4 children. Staff person #2 identified 6 children as being in their group. Certification representative asked that staff persons figure out their groups, as one child is unaccounted for. It was then determined that staff person #1 had 5 children in their group and staff person #2 had 6 children in their group.

During unannounced monitoring conducted 9/28/2023, staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First-Aid/CPR.

During unannounced monitoring conducted 8/2/2023, facility person #3 left a group of 8 older school aged children in the multipurpose room with 18 other children, ranging from preschool-aged to young school aged children and two staff members, totaling 26 children with two staff members present in the multipurpose room.

During unannounced inspection conducted 8/2/2023, there were 18 children present in the multi-purpose room, ranging from preschool-aged children to young school aged children and two staff members. Staff person #1 stated that she was responsible for the young-school aged children. Staff person #1 first named 6 children and quickly stated that she actually has 8 and named two more children. Staff person #2 was responsible for the preschool-aged children. She named 12 children in her care. Rep noted that two of the children listed were already listed by staff person #1. Rep notified staff person #2 that she cannot have 12 children in her care due to the ages of the children in her group. It was then decided that staff person #1 had the two children she originally named, totaling 8 young-school aged children, and staff person #2 had 10 preschool-aged children in her group. Prior to rep departing, both staff members were able to correctly name their groups.

On date of investigation, there were 41 children present in the facility. There were 16 combination of younger- and older-school-age children, 10 preschool-aged children, 5 younger toddlers, 6 older toddlers, and 4 infants. Facility ordered 6 pizzas, totaling 48 slices of pizza. Facility served one slice of pizza and a milk to each child for lunch. Based on the number of children present in the facility and the ages of the children, meal servings were not appropriate.

During unannounced monitoring conducted on 4/11/2023, a toy and a pillow was observed in a crib with a sleeping infant.

During renewal inspection conducted 3/1/2023, fabric freshener labeled "Keep out of reach of children" was observed in an unlocked cabinet in the bathroom used by children between the Cocoon and Caterpillar rooms. An acceptable plan of correction was received with a correction date of 3/1/2023. When certification representative returned for verification visit on 4/11/2023, fabric freshener, Ajax, and room spray labeled "Keep out of reach of children" were observed in an unlocked cabinet in the bathroom used by children between the Cocoon and Caterpillar rooms.

During renewal inspection conducted 3/1/2023, Staff person #1 did not have DHS FBI clearance on file. NSOR clearance is dated 2/15/2023, which is after Staff person #1's start date (see LIS code sheet). Staff #2 resided in New York within the past 5 years and does not have appropriate out-of-state clearances on file.

Staff person #4 pled guilty to a crime of criminal conspiracy robbery for an offense that took place on May 17, 2021. This crime is a felony with a grade of F1.

Staff person #4 pled guilty to a crime of criminal conspiracy robbery for an offense that took place on May 17, 2021. This crime is a felony with a grade of F1.

During renewal inspection conducted 3/1/2023, fabric freshener labeled "Keep out of reach of children" was observed in an unlocked cabinet in the bathroom used by children between the Cocoon and Caterpillar rooms.

During renewal inspection conducted 3/1/2023, the following posting were missing from childcare spaces: Cocoon Room: emergency transportation plan and emergency telephone numbers. Habitat Room: emergency transportation plan.

During renewal inspection conducted 3/1/2023, first-aid kit in the Cocoon Room was missing tape.

During renewal inspection conducted 3/1/2023, facility's outdoor play space had several down tree branches throughout the play area.

During renewal inspection conducted 3/1/2023, hands-free trash cans used for diapering were broken in the Cocoon and Caterpillar Rooms.

During renewal inspection conducted 3/1/2023, a lunchbox containing chicken, berries, and yogurt was unrefrigerated in the Habitat room.

During renewal inspection conducted 3/1/2023, facility's fire detection testing log reflected that detection systems were tested over 30 days on the following dates: 10/11/2022-11/16/2022, 12/16/2022-1/17/2023.

During renewal inspection conducted 3/1/2023, there was no health report on file for Child #1. Child #1 is a young toddler and has been attending for more than 60 days (see LIS code sheet).

During renewal inspection conducted 3/1/2023, last written notification to traffic authorities was dated 1/20/2022. Operator reported that a notification was not sent out yet for the year 2023.

During renewal inspection conducted 3/1/2023, Staff person #3 and Staff person #4 were observed to be working together in the Caterpillar Room. Staff person #3 has the six-hour training titled, Health & Safety Basics: Requirements for Certification dated 9/27/2016, which is unacceptable. Staff person #4 does not have acceptable Pediatric First-Aid/CPR training.

During renewal inspection conducted 3/1/2023, Staff person #3 and Staff person #4 were observed to be working together in the Caterpillar Room. Staff person #3 has the six-hour training titled, Health & Safety Basics: Requirements for Certification dated 9/27/2016, which is unacceptable. Staff person #4 does not have acceptable Pediatric First-Aid/CPR training.

During renewal inspection conducted 3/1/2023, the following was missing from child's fee agreement: Child #1: Arrival and departure times.

During renewal inspection conducted 3/1/2023, the following was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #2: parent's work address and work phone number. Child #4: Release person's phone number.

During renewal inspection conducted 3/1/2023, the following was missing from child's emergency contact form: Child #5: Health insurance coverage and policy number.

During renewal inspection conducted 3/1/2023, Child #4's emergency contact form and fee agreement were last reviewed and updated on 8/22/2022.

It was observed in an area of the Caterpillar - toddler room, that paint was chipped and peeling.

It was observed in the preschool room that a staff person was changing a child's diaper and did not immediately wash their hands or the child's hands after the diaper change was completed.

Staff person #1, who is qualified to work as an aide, was observed caring for children in the toddler room unsupervised.

It was observed in the infant room that outlets were left uncovered.

It was observed that the infant, toddler, and preschool rooms all contained changing tables and diapering children. The changing tables in those rooms all contained cloth covered changing pads, and these coverings were not being changed after each use. The plastic pads under the cloth coverings were also ripped and not in good repair.

It was observed in the toddler room that a prescription medication for child #1 was present and was not being stored in its original container.

It was observed in the toddler room that a prescription medication for child #1 was present and there was neither a medication log established for the administered medication nor signed parental consent for the administration of this medication.

It was observed in the preschool room that the garbage can used for soiled diapers was broken causing it to no longer be a hands-free lidded garbage can.

It was observed on 5/24/22, that the menu posted for families was dated 5/9-5/13/22, and staff stated that the facility had not provided the menu to each family 1 week in advance.

It was observed in the infant room that baby bottles were not labeled.

It was observed on 5/24/22, that the last documented fire drill conducted by the facility was dated 3/15/22, and the last documented fire alarm test conducted by the facility was dated 4/22/22.

Repeated noncompliance from inspection completed on 4/22/22, file for staff person #2, being used as an assistant group supervisor, did not contain both a high school diploma and 2 years of verified experience working with children.

It was observed in the bathroom shared by the preschool and toddler rooms that two outlets were left uncovered.

It was observed in the toddler room that two tubes of diaper cream were stored in an open bin on the lower shelf of the changing table allowing for those tubes to be accessible to the children in care.

It was observed in the bathroom shared by the preschool and toddler rooms that the protective cover to the glass fluorescent light fixture on the ceiling had been removed allowing for those lights to be exposed causing a visible hazard. It was observed in the multipurpose room that a flat screen television was stored on a high shelf, and that television was not anchored, allowing for it to be unstable creating a visible hazard.

It was observed in the infant room that plastic bags containing diapers were stored on the lower level shelves allowing for these bags to be accessible to mouthing children in care.

It was observed in the infant room that two infants were sleeping in pack-n-plays and those pack-n-plays did not contain at least 2 feet of space on at least three sides of that rest equipment.

File for staff person #1 and #2, both being used as assistant group supervisors, did not contain both a high school diploma and 2 years of verified experience working with children. Verification of experience and education was obtained and placed on file for staff person #1.

It was observed that the facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.

File for staff person #1, date of hire (see code sheet), contained PA State Police clearances dated 10/29/15 and 2/18/21, child abuse clearances dated 9/24/15 and 2/18/21, FBI clearances dated 12/3/15 and 11/2/21, and mandated reporter trainings dated 3/9/16 and 1/4/22. These dates on file show that the updated clearances and training were completed more than 60 months from the initial clearance and training on file. File for staff person #2, date of hire (see code sheet), contained PA State Police clearances dated 1/27/15 and 2/18/21, child abuse clearances dated 1/28/15 and 2/18/21, FBI clearances dated 2/9/15 and 10/20/21, and mandated reporter trainings dated 3/16/16 and 10/20/21. These dates on file show that the updated clearances and training were completed more than 60 months from the initial clearances and training on file.

It was observed in the infant room that a Pack N Play, which was being used as the facility's crib, contained a sleeping infant with a stuffed animal, a mini pillow, and a plastic toy.

The facility's current emergency plan updated in January 2022, did not provide for a method of facility persons to contact parents when an emergency starts, a method to contact parents when the emergency has ended, or instructions on how parents can safely reunite with their children after an emergency.

It was observed that the emergency plan was not posted at a conspicuous location in the facility.

It was observed and stated that the facility did not provide to parents of each enrolled child a letter explaining the facility's emergency procedures.

It was observed in the butterfly and caterpillar rooms that outlets were left uncovered and were accessible to those children in care that were 5 years of age or younger.

It was observed in the butterfly room bathroom that cleaning products, hand sanitizer, medical cream, and a first aid kit were all accessible to children.

It was observed that the first aid kit in the butterfly room was missing scissors and the first aid kit in the habitat room was missing tweezers.

It was observed that the kitchen space containing sharp utensils and the facility's stove was left accessible to children in the multipurpose room causing a visible hazard.

It was observed in the caterpillar room that diapers were being stored in clear plastic bags on the bottom shelf of the changing table accessible to those mouthing children in care. It was observed in the infant room that the bouncers located on the floor of the room contained holes in the back of the seats leaving them not in good repair and allowed for the stuffing to be accessible to those mouthing children in care causing a choke hazard.

Health report for child #2 and #3 did not contain written documentation of the status of all the age appropriate immunizations recommended by the ACIP.

It was observed that medication present for child #5 was not accepted or stored in it's original container and was left accessible to children in care.

It was observed and stated that the facility is only posting their menu daily, and is not posting or providing families with a menu at least 1 week in advance.

It was observed that a written infant feeding schedule was not obtained from the parent and placed on file and bottles observed were not labeled.

It was observed that the facility's current emergency plan updated January 2022, did not include details on accommodations for infants and toddlers, and infants and toddler were observed in care the day of inspection.

It was observed and stated that the facility did not conduct an annual emergency drill as required; no documentation of an emergency drill log was observed.

It was observed that the current emergency plan updated in January 2022, did not include in-place shelter, a lock-down procedure, and did not specify evacuation locations or procedures.

It was observed and stated that the facility did not send their annual traffic letter to their local traffic authority. It was observed that the safe routes, which should indicate pick-up and drop-off procedures, were not posted.

It was observed in the multipurpose room that a daily schedule was not posted.

Emergency contact form for child #1 and #4 did not contain the enrolling parent's work address and emergency contact form for child #1 also did not contain the enrolling parent's home address or work telephone number.

Emergency contact form for child #1 and #3 did not contain the health insurance policy number.

Emergency contact form for child #2, #3, and #4 did not contain the release person's address and emergency contact form for child #4 also did not contain the release person's telephone number.

It was observed throughout the building that emergency contact information was not present in the child care space for those children receiving care in those spaces.

It was observed that an emergency transportation plan was neither created for the facility nor posted in each child care space.

It was observed that the operator did not provide to each enrolled parent information on how to access the regulations in chapter 3270 electronically.

Facility persons #1 and #2 have mandated reporter training dated 9/1/15 and 3/10/15. Facility persons #1 and #2 both updated mandated reporter training on 10/14/21.