Martin Luther King Child Care Center

The file for staff person #3 who was hired on (See LIS Code Sheet) as an assistant group supervisor lacked a child abuse clearance that was completed within the past 60 months. The child abuse clearance in the file was dated 2/16/20. The file for staff person #4 who was hired on (See LIS Code Sheet) as an assistant group supervisor lacked a disclosure statement.

The file for staff person #4 lacked emergency plan training that was updated within the past year. The emergency plan training in the file was dated 1/11/24.

In the Baby Sharks classroom on the wall with the windows two protective receptacle covers were missing in outlets that were accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. In the Reading room on the wall shared with the Preschool classroom one protective receptacle cover was missing in an outlet that was accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

The first-aid kit in the Pirahna classroom was missing scissors. The first-aid kit in the Starfish classroom was missing tape.

In the gym a hole was observed above the pantry door causing a visible hazard. In the Baby Sharks classroom five ceiling tiles were observed to be damaged causing a visible hazard. In the infant classroom one ceiling tile in the classroom and 3 ceiling tiles in the restroom were observed to be damaged causing a visible hazard.

In the gym damaged plaster was observed above the pantry door. In the infant room damaged plaster was observed on the wall next to the rest room.

In the Piranhas classroom two ice cube toy blocks were observed to have broken corners causing rough edges.

The file for child #1 who is a young toddler lacked a child health report that was completed 6 months from the previous child health report. The child health reports in the file were dated 6/21/24 and 1/22/25.

In the Baby Sharks classroom a bottle of Infants Tylenol expired 9/2024.

The file for staff person #1 lacked a health assessment that was completed 24 months from the previous health assessment. The health assessment in the file was dated 5/24/23. The file for staff person #2 lacked a health assessment that was completed 24 months from the previous health assessment. The health assessment in the file was dated 5/23/23.

In the gym it was observed the evacuation routes are not posted in a conspicuous location.

The file for child #3 lacked a child health report that was completed no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility (See LIS Code Sheet). The child health report in the file was dated 2/11/25.

The file for staff person #4 lacked firesafety training that was completed in the last year. There was no firesafety training in the file.

Staff person #4 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First-Aid and CPR training.

The file for staff person #4 did not include a written evaluation.

In the Piranhas classroom, Baby Sharks classroom and the Gym it was observed that the written plan of daily activities was not posted.

The file for child #1 lacked a complete child service report.

The file for child #2 lacked emergency contact information that included the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care prior to admission.

The written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed conspicuously in the Baby Sharks classroom, the Infant classroom, or in the Gym.

The file for child #2 lacked emergency contact information that contained signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff prior to admission.

The file for staff person #3 who was hired as an assistant group supervisor on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked an FBI Clearance that was completed in the last 60 months. The FBI Clearance in the file is dated 1/4/20.

The file for child #2 lacked a health report that included a review of the child's health history.

The file for child #1 lacked an initial health report that was completed 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility (See LIS Code Sheet).

The files for staff persons #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 lacked firesafety training that was completed 12 months from the previous firesafety training. The firesafety trainings in the files were dated 10/14/23 and 11/25/24.

During the self reported noncompliance investigation on 11/20/24 missing ceiling tiles and wires were observed to be hanging down from the ceiling in the hallway and the childcare classrooms.

2nd Violation: Previously cited on 6/26/24 It was observed that an emergency drill was not conducted within the past 12 months.

2nd Violation: Previously cited on 6/26/24 Facility person #2 lacked an individual record.

2nd Violation: Previously cited on 6/26/24 The file for staff person #4 lacked 12 clock hours of child care training. There were seven clock hours documented in the file.

The file for staff person #1 who was hired as a director on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked a child abuse clearance that was updated within the past 60 months. The child abuse clearance in the file is dated 2/11/19. The file for staff person #6 who was hired as an assistant group supervisor on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked an FBI clearance that was completed 60 months from the previous FBI clearance. The FBI clearances in the file are dated 4/4/19 and 6/5/24. The file for staff person #7 who was hired as an assistant group supervisor on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked an NSOR verification certificate that was completed within 45 days of hire and was not removed from her position. The NSOR verification certificate was dated 11/13/23. The file for staff person #8 who was hired as an assistant group supervisor on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked a dated disclosure statement.

The file for staff person #5 lacked initial emergency plan training that was completed 90 days from the hire date (See LIS Code Sheet). The emergency plan training in the file was dated 10/14/23.

In the infant room nonporous gloves were missing in the first-aid kit.

In the infant room, 4-year-old room, and preschool room handwashing signs were not posted above the toilets.

The file for child #1 lacked a child health report that was completed 12 months from the previous child health report. The child health reports in the file are dated 2/17/21 and 3/8/24.

In the 2-year-old room a hands-free can was not placed next to the changing table.

The file for staff person #1 lacked a health assessment that was completed 24 months from the previous health assessment. The health assessments in the file are dated 5/18/20 and 6/23/23.

The file for staff person #4 lacked a health assessment that was completed within the past 24 months. The health assessment in the file is dated 3/9/22. The file for staff person #7 lacked an initial health assessment.

The file for staff person #1 lacked an adult health assessment that included the correct results of the communicable disease examination.

It was observed that an emergency drill was not conducted within the past 12 months.

The Fire Drill log was observed. There were 61 days between 9/13/23 and 11/13/23.

It was observed that the operator did not notify local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.

The files for staff persons #3, #4, and #6 lacked the Pennsylvania Health & Safety Update 2022 that was taken prior to 12/30/22.

The file for staff person #4 lacked a renewed certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) before the expiration of the most current certification. The pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training in the file is dated 5/24/22.

The file for staff person #8 lacked Pediatric First-Aid & CPR Training that was completed 90 days from the date of hire (See LIS Code Sheet).

Staff person #7 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First-Aid and CPR Training. Staff person #8 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Mandated Reporter Training and Getting Started with Center-Based Care Revised 2022.

The files for staff persons #3, #4, and #6 lacked written evaluations by the director that were completed in the past 12 months.

The file for staff person #7 lacked a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.

The files for children #1 and #2 lacked child service reports that were completed within the last six months.

Facility person #2 lacked an individual record.

The file for staff person #7 lacked two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

The file for staff person #1 lacked 12 clock hours of child care training. There were five clock hours documented in the file. The file for staff person #3 lacked 12 clock hours of child care training. There was one clock hour documented in the file. The file for staff person #4 lacked 12 clock hours of child care training. There were seven clock hours documented in the file.

Staff persons #1, #2, #3 and #4 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following preservice training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Get Started with Center-Based Care-Revised 2022. Staff person #2 has not completed the following preservice training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Get Started with Center-Based Care-Revised 2022 and Pediatric First Aid/CPR training. Staff person #3 has not completed the following preservice training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Get Started with Center-Based Care-Revised 2022, Pediatric First Aid/CPR training and Mandated Reporter Training. Staff person #4 has not completed the following preservice training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Get Started with Center-Based Care-Revised 2022 and Mandated Reporter Training.

Staff person #1 lacked requests for and valid PSP Clearance, Child Abuse Clearance, NSOR Verification and DHS FBI clearance in their file and were observed working alone with children. (See LIS CODE SHEET) Staff person #2 lacked requests for and valid PSP Clearance, Child Abuse Clearance, NSOR Verification and DHS FBI clearance in their file and were observed working alone with children. (See LIS CODE SHEET) Staff person #3 lacked the complete PSP Clearance including the RAP sheets and NSOR Verification in their file and were observed working alone with children. (See LIS CODE SHEET)

Staff person #2 lacked documentation of a valid health assessment including a physical examination prior to initial hire. (See LIS CODE SHEET)

Staff person #2 lacked documentation of a valid health assessment including the results of the TB testing prior to initial hire. (See LIS CODE SHEET)

Staff persons #3 and #4 lacked documentation of the preservice training; Get Started with Center-Based Care-Revised 2022 within 90 days of hire and were observed caring for children unsupervised. (See LIS CODE SHEET)

Staff person #4 was working as an assistant group supervisor without documentation in their file to support that position.

Staff file #4 lacked documentation of the staff person's education and experience prior to hire in the file.

Staff file #2 lacked two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Staff person #1 lacked documentation of Pediatric First Aid/CPR training with in 90 days of hire and was observed caring for children unsupervised. (See LIS CODE SHEET)

Per staff statements, on 9/26/23, staff person #1 struck Child #1 on the upper left arm.

The file for Staff #2 is lacking a signed disclosure statement. The file for Staff #5 was lacking the NSOR certificate and a signed disclosure statement. Staff #5 cannot work until their NSOR certificate come back and is in their file.

The facility's emergency plan was lacking continuity of operations.

The files for Staff #1, 2, 4, 5, were all lacking emergency plan training.

The restroom in the infant room was lacking handwashing signs.

The file for Child #1, a preschool aged child, contained two health assessments that were more than 12 months apart.

The file for Staff #3 and 4 both contain two health assessments in each file that are more than 24 months apart.

The file for Child #3 who was enrolled more than 60 days(see LIS code sheet) was lacking a health assessment and immunization record.

The file for Staff #1, 3, 4, 5, are all lacking the 2022 Health and Safety update training.

The file for Child #1 and #2 both contained emergency contact forms that were lacking the medical insurance policy number of the child. The file for Child #3 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking the child's medical insurance name and policy number.

The facility was lacking information for parents of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations electronically.

The files for Staff #1, and 5 are lacking 12 clock hours of child care training.

Staff person #1 was observed caring for children unsupervised on 6/22/22 The file for staff person #1 lacked documentation of required health and safety training topics that must be completed before a child care staff can care for children unsupervised.

The file for Staff #2 (hire date in the code sheet) contains a Department of Education FBI clearance and is lacking an NSOR clearance. Staff #2 cannot work in the child care until a department of human services FBI clearance and NSOR clearance is in their file. Staff #4 and #5(hire dates are in the code sheet) both contain disclosure statements that are not dated.

In Classroom #4 the cabinet under the sink contained Pine-Sol and Bleach and the cabinet was not locked making these toxics assessible to the children.

Classrooms #1 and 3 were lacking posted emergency telephone numbers.

The file for Child #1, who was a young toddler age child, contained two health assessments that were more than 6 months apart.

The files for Child #1, 2 and 3 all contained immunization records that were lacking the annual influenza immunization.

The file for Staff #1 contains a health assessment that was obtained more than 24 moths ago.

The facility is lacking proof of purchase for their fire detection system.

The facility did not have proof of sending the annual letters to local traffic safety authorities informing them of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.

Staff person #1 and #2--- has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety Topics 1-9.

Classrooms #3, and 4 were lacking posted written daily schedules.

The file for Child #3 contained an agreement form that was lacking the child's arrival and departure times.

The file for Child #3 contained an agreement form that was lacking the child's admission date.

The file for Child #4 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking the name of the child's physician.

The files for Child #1 and 3 contained emergency contact forms that were lacking the policy numbers for their medical insurance.

Classrooms #1 and 3 were lacking a posted emergency transportation plan.

The files for Staff #2 and #5 (hire dates on the code sheet) both contained only one nonfamily reference letter.

The facility had a hard copy of the outdated regulations available to parents to view, however they were lacking information on how to access the regulations electronically.

The file for Staff #3 (hire date on code sheet) only contained 2 annual clock hours of child care training.

While reviewing the facility's video surveillance, Staff #1 was observed spraying water from a spray bottle into the face of a child in care.