Little Jems Childrens Center

On 12/8/23 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that a screen was in need of repair.

On 12/8/23 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that one or more refrigerators was missing a thermometer.

On 12/8/23 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that the proper hand washing sign was missing.

On 12/8/23 during renewal inspection Certification representative noticed that the before/afterschool classroom was missing a written plan of activities.

On 10-16-23 parent reported to OCDEL that 3 year old teacher hit her child in the center and was observed by a parent of a child at the center. On 11-3-23 Certification Representative visited center and interviewed Director and teacher, video of the incident was no longer available due to recent power outage. During investigation director and teacher admitted that the incident did occur.

Staff member was observed and recorded on video restraining the child with the full weight of her leg while the child was on the rest mat. Staff was observed handing more than one child in an inappropriate fashion and the child was unable to move when the weight of the lag was on them.

At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #9, having served the facility over one year, was lacking in current State PA state police clearance, child abuse clearance and proof of mandated reporter training.

At the time of the inspection the record of staff persons # 1, #4 and #6 were lacking in current valid health assessments.

At the time of the inspection the records of children #1 and #2 were lacking in current valid health assessments.

At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #5, having served the facility in a childcare position over 90 days, was lacking in the proof of having completed pediatric first aid. The record of staff person #6, also beyond 90 days of child care service at the facility, was lacking in the proof of completion of the required health and safety trainings

At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #6 was lacking in one of the two required reference letters.

At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #4 was lacking in the proof of Education to qualify them for the position they had been identified to be performing at the facility.

At the time of the inspection the record of staff persons #1, #7 and #8 were lacking in the written evaluation written within the last 12 months.

At the time of the inspection the record of child #2 and Child #3 were lacking health insurance coverage and policy number or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

At the time of the inspection the records of Staff persons #2 and #3, both having served the facility over 90 days, were lacking in the proof of having completed professional development in the prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma:

At the time of the inspection the records of staff person's #1, #2, #3, #8 and #9 were lacking in the proof of 12 clock hours of child care training over the course of the past 12 hours of service at the facility.

on the date of the physical site review of the facility the cabinet beneath the sink in the infant room had a child proof lock which was non operational and the toxic cleaning solution, which was accessible to the children in care, in that cabinet.

At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 had a mandated reporter training that was completed over 60 months prior to that date.

At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #5 indicated them to be a Group Supervisor Level staff. There was no proof of education beyond High School.

At the time of the inspection the records of staff persons #2 and #3 were identified as Assistant Group Supervisor level staff and they had no proof of verified child care experience prior to service at the facility.