Little Cubs Daycare and Learning Center LLC

The child file for Child #1 contained a current financial agreement form that lacked the child's admission date.

Upon review of the facility's 30-day fire testing documentation, the following tests were observed to have been conducted more than 30 days apart: 6/12/25 to 7/14/25 (32 days).

In the Preschool Room an electrical outlet located between two shelving unit located to the left of the doorway, and accessible to the preschool age children in care, was observed to be missing one protective cover.

In the Toddler Room two diaper cremes labeled, 'Keep Out of Reach of Children' was observed stored in the top portion of a preschool cubby locker and considered accessible to the children in care.

In the Toddler Room, four ceiling tiles were observed to not be kept clean as evidence by having water spots from a previous leaky roof that has since been repaired.

In the Preschool Room a stapler was observed on a shelving unit located to the left of the doorway and accessible to the preschool age children in care.

The file for Staff person #1 was observed to contain a Child Abuse clearance on file dated 1/16/24 which was not obtained prior to working with children and a State Police clearance dated 1/17/24 and there was no documentation of having applied for the State Police clearance prior to working with children (See IS CODE SHEET) as required for provisional hiring under the CPSL.

In the Toddler Room, a cleaning solution containing 70% alcohol and baby lotion labeled 'Keep Out of Reach of Children' were observed to be on the changing table located at the back of the room and considered accessible to the older toddlers in that room.

Upon review of the facility's 30-day fire testing documentation, more than 30 days has passed since the last test which was conducted on 12/21/23.

At approximately 10:25am in the Toddler Room 2 staff and 11 children were observed. At the onset of supervision/ratio check, when asked to name the children for whom they were responsible for Staff person #1 identified and named 6 children, Staff person #5 identified and named 4 children, omitting 1 child. When staff were asked a second time to identify and name who they were responsible for Staff person #1 identified and named 6 children, Staff person #5 identified and named 4 children, again omitting 1 child. When staff were asked a third time to identify and name who they were responsible for, all children were accounted for. At approximately 10:35am in the Preschool/School Age Room 2 staff and 15 children were observed. At the onset of supervision/ratio check, when asked to name the children for whom they were responsible for Staff person #3 identified and named 5 children, Staff person #4 identified and named 8 children, omitting 2 children. When staff were asked a second time to identify and name who they were responsible for, Staff person #3 identified and named 4 children, Staff person #4 identified and named 9 children, again omitting 2 children. When staff were asked a…

In the Outdoor Playspace, a Gym Dandy teeter totter that requires embedding per the manufacturer instructions, was observed to lack the loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.

The refrigerator in the Toddler Room was observed to have a temperature of 48° F. The refrigerator in the School Age Room was observed to have a temperature of 58° F.

Upon review of the facility's 30-day fire testing documentation, the following tests were observed to have been conducted more than 30 days apart: 5/1/23 - 6/1/23 (31 days).

Staff person #2 has not completed the one-hour Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 training by 12/30/22 as required per announcement C-22-06.

The staff file for Staff person #1, who is functioning as a group supervisor, lacked a bachelor's degree to qualify for the position.

The child file for Child #1 and Child #2 was observed to contain an emergency contact information form that lacked the addresses for two or more of the designated release persons listed.

In the Toddler room and Preschool room, a children's dress up storage play closet that poses as a tipping hazard was observed not to be secured to the wall or floor surface.

The toddler restroom was observed to lack a lidded waste bin.

The toddler restroom and preschool restroom were observed to lack paper towels for hand drying.

In the Preschool room an unlined lidded waste bin was observed to have one soiled diaper inside.

The staff file for Staff person #3 contained a health assessment that lacked an assessment of the person's suitability to provide childcare.

In the Infant room one bottle, which is used by an infant in care, was observed to lack the name of the child on the bottle.

The staff file for Staff person #1 who is functioning as assistant group supervisors, lacked documentation of two years of experience working with children. The staff file for Staff person #2 who is functioning as assistant group supervisors, lacked proof of education and documentation of two years of experience working with children.

The child file for Child #1 lacked an updated financial agreement form at time of new enrollment (See IS CODE SHEET). The child file for Child #2 contained a financial agreement form that lacked the parents' signature.

The cabinet used to store the child files was observed to not have a lock.

The cabinet used to store the staff files was observed to not have a lock.

The facility's four toilets were observed to lack a handwashing sign.