Meadville Childrens Center

The file for Staff #1, #4 and #9 contained an NSOR that was obtained after the Staff's start date. The file for Staff #7 contains 2 child abuse clearances that are more than 60 months apart.

In the Owl room there was a paint scraper, screw driver, adult scissors and thumbtacks in an unlocked drawer accessible to the children next to the fridge. In the Fox room there was a screwdriver, and pliers in an unlocked drawer accessible to the children next to the fridge.

The facility was lacking a copy of their emergency plan posted in a conspicuous location or a poster stating that the emergency plan is available upon request.

In the Fox room there was a mop with cleaner in it behind the door and accessible to children.

In the Fox room there were bingo daubers in the art area that were labeled "keep out of reach of children."

In the Fox room there was a Brio Water Filter that distributes hot water that read 131 degrees F.

In the Squirrel room foam blocks with bite marks were observed.

The refrigerators in both the Owl room and the Wolves room were lacking a thermometer.

The file for Child #2 contains two child health reports that are more than 6 months apart.

The file for Child #1 contained an immunization record that was lacking one dose of HIB.

In the Squirrel room there was a bottle of Tylenol that was expired.

In the squirrel room there was a tube of chapstick that was lacking written parental permission. In the Wolves room there was an Albuterol Inhaler that was lacking written parental permission.

The file for Staff #2 contained two health assessments that were more than 24 months apart. The file for Staff #3 contained a TB test that was obtained after the staff's start date. The file for Staff #7 contained a health assessment that was more than 24 months old. The file for Staff #8 contained a health assessment and TB test that were obtained after the staff's start date.

The facility did not have written notification of safe routes posted in a conspicuous location in the facility.

The file for Staff #6 who has been employed for more than 12 months was lacking an evaluation.

The file for Staff #3 was lacking proof of high school diploma.

The Bear, Fox, Raccoon, and Squirrel Rooms were all lacking a posted daily schedule.

The daily schedule in the Wolves room(School-Age) did not allow time for Homework.

The file for Child #3 and 4 both contained fee agreements that were lacking the persons to whom the child may be released.

The file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking the addresses of the people to whom the child may be released.

The file for Staff #1 and #3 were lacking two written, nonfamily references.

The facility was lacking a posting with information for the parents on how to access the regulations electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.