Lois Johnson Learning & Child Care Center · 5397 Brightwood Rd, Bethel Park

Based on interviews with Staff at the time of a complaint investigation it was determined that on June 30, 2026 at approximately 10:00am, Staff Person #1 left Child #1, a preschool age child, unattended in the 2 year old classroom when the rest of the classroom transitioned to the outdoor play space for water play. Based on interviews with Staff, it was reported that Child #1 was left unattended for up to 10 minutes. Staff Person #3 had entered the building to use the restroom and heard a child crying and then observed Child #1 sitting alone on their towel crying. Staff Person #3 promptly brought Child #1 to Staff Person #4 who then brought Child #1 to the outside play space and left the child with Staff Person #1. Staff Person #1 was unaware that they had left Child #1 unattended in the classroom. During the course of the investigation, it was also discovered that previously Staff Person #2 had left Child #2, an older toddler, outside in the front outdoor play space when they transitioned inside with their group of children to change diapers. Additional staff were present in the play space, but they were unaware that Child #2 was in the play space until the child's mother arrived…

Based on interviews with Staff at the time of a complaint investigation it was determined that on June 30, 2026 at approximately 10:00am, Staff Person #1 left Child #1, a preschool age child, unattended in the 2 year old classroom when the rest of the classroom transitioned to the outdoor play space for water play. Based on interviews with Staff, it was reported that Child #1 was left unattended for up to 10 minutes. Staff Person #3 had entered the building to use the restroom and heard a child crying and then observed Child #1 sitting alone on their towel crying. Staff Person #3 promptly brought Child #1 to Staff Person #4 who then brought Child #1 to the outside play space and left the child with Staff Person #1. Staff Person #1 was unaware that they had left Child #1 unattended in the classroom. During the course of the investigation, it was also discovered that previously Staff Person #2 had left Child #2, an older toddler, outside in the front outdoor play space when they transitioned inside with their group of children to change diapers. Additional staff were present in the play space, but they were unaware that Child #2 was in the play space until the child's mother arrived…

Based on staff statements, it was reported that a practice was used during nap time in which staff placed their legs over Child #1's waist in a "bridge-like" position to prevent the child from getting up independently from the mat and attempting to access exits within the facility. Staff indicated they were directed to use this practice, which was implemented by multiple staff.

Observed diaper cream in a low plastic shelf in the PreK room labeled "keep out of reach of children" that was accessible to children.

The file for staff #3 lacks a valid TB test. The TB test on file exceeds 12 months old.

The files for staff #2 and #5 contain first aid trainings that were renewed late. The training was due 12/4/25 and was obtained 12/17/25.

Staff person #1 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): (pediatric first ai and cpr). The training was due 10/1/25 and was completed 10/13/25.

Staff person #1 had not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). The training was due 10/1/25 and was completed 11/25/2025. Staff #4 renewed the mandated reporter training late. It was due 8/2025 and renewed 11/2025.

Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training expiration date of 10/23/25.

The file for staff #1 lacks renewed PQAS pediatric first aid/cpr. The training was due 10/23/25.

The file for staff #2 contains a criminal clearance that was updated late. It was due 10/17/24 and updated 10/25/24.

The file for staff #1 does not include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. The verification (diploma) presented in the file is written in a foreign language (not English).

The file for staff #3 contains clearances that were renewed late. The child abuse clearance was due 6/11/22 and was renewed 6/15/22. The FBI clearance was due 5/26/22 and was renewed 6/15/22.

Observed hand sanitizer on a low table and accessible to children in the Kindergarten room.

Observed exposed bolts on the gate in the front play space.

The file for staff #2 contains a health assessment that was updated late. The health assessment was due to be updated 1/2021 and was updated 8/2021.

Staff #1 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their hire date (see LIS code sheet): general health and safety. Staff #1 completed the training on 10/25/22. The training was due 8/26/22.

There was no thermometer located in the kitchen refrigerator.