Meadville Cooperative Preschool INC

The file for staff person #6 does not contain a State police Criminal history clearance within 45 days of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. The file for staff person #6 does not contain documentation of application prior to date of hire for, or the completed New York child abuse clearance, or New York sex offender search within 45 days of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. The file for staff person #10 does not contain a valid FBI clearance or NSOR certificate within 45 days of hire (See IS CODE SHEET). The file for staff person #10 also does not contain documentation of application prior to date of hire for, or the completed Connecticut child abuse clearance, or Connecticut sex offender search within 45 days of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. The file for staff person #11 does not contain a valid NSOR certificate within 45 days of hire (See IS CODE SHEET).

The file for Staff person #4 includes criminal history clearances dated 9.19.18 and 1.2.24; child abuse clearances dated 9.26.18 and 1.2.24; and FBI clearances dated 9.20.18 and 1.25.24, all more than 60 months apart. The file for staff person #5 included an NSOR certificate dated more than 45 days after hire (See LIS Code Sheet) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. The file for Staff person #14 includes criminal history clearances dated 7.30.18 and 9.12.23; child abuse clearances dated 8.27.18 and 2.21.25, more than 60 months apart.

The facility does not have documentation of the Emergency plan being reviewed annually.

The file for Staff person #4 includes Emergency Plan training dated 1.24.22 and 1.21.25, more than 1 year apart. The file for Staff person #5 does not include verification of emergency plan training completed within 90 days of hire (See LIS Code Sheet); the training was completed on 1.21.25. The file for Staff person #7 does not include verification of emergency plan training completed within 90 days of hire (See LIS Code Sheet); the training was completed on 1.21.25. The file for Staff person #8, #12, #13 does not include verification of emergency plan training completed within 90 days of hire (See LIS Code Sheet).

There were cans of Equate shaving cream, labeled "Keep out of the reach of children", that staff reported was used to make puffy paint, in Room 1/2. There were cans of Barbasol shaving cream, labeled "Keep out of the reach of children", that staff reported was used for arts and crafts projects in Room 14/15.

The first aid kit in Room 14/15 did not include soap.

Room 9/10 contained a cracked bin holding dominoes and another cracked bin holding dice.

The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #2 were dated 8.31.21 and 4.1.24, more than 24 months apart. The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #3 were dated 11.10.21 and 12.14.24, more than 24 months apart. The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #4 were dated 12.10.20 and 6.15.23, more than 24 months apart. The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #15 were dated 8.25.22 and 12.30.24, more than 24 months apart.

The health assessment on file for Staff person #5 indicates that the staff person is not suitable to provide childcare with no additional information given.

In Room 1/2 and Room 14/15, the certification representative observed children's lunchboxes containing potentially hazardous food, such as cheese, being kept in coolers until lunchtime and not being properly refrigerated.

The facility does not have verification of the completion of an emergency drill within the last year.

The facility does not have verification of having sent the emergency plan to the local municipality and county emergency management agency.

The file for Staff person #2, #3, #4 includes verification of First Aid/CPR training dated 8.7.24, after the expiration date of 5.31.24.

Staff person #1, has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Get Started with Center-based Care: Building Blocks for Quality. Staff person #5, #6, #7, #13 has completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training, however the training was not completed through a Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) approved curriculum and the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training curriculum). Staff person #10, has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Get Started with Center-based Care: Building Blocks for Quality AND Pediatric First Aid/CPR. Staff person #11, #12 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/CPR.

Staff person #4 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months; the previously documented mandated reporter training on file is dated 9.26.18. Staff person #10, #12 has not completed mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).

The file for Staff person #5, who was classified as a group supervisor, does not have verification of a Bachelor's degree in education or a related human services field; or a Bachelor's degree with 30 credits in education or a related human services field and 1 year of verified child care experience; or an Associate's degree in education or a related human services field and 2 years of verified child care experience; or an Associate's degree with 30 credits in education or a related human services field and 3 years of verified child care experience. The file for Staff person #6, #10, #11, who is classified as an aide, does not include a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate; or a minimum of an 8th grade education and 2 years of experience with children. The file for staff person #7, classified as Director, does not include verification of a Bachelor's degree in Education or a related human services field and 1 year of experience with children; or a Bachelor's degree with 30 credits in education or a related human services field and 2 years of experience with children; or an Associate's degree in education or a related human services field and 3 years…

The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 does not include the address for the child's pediatrician/source for medical care.

The file for Child #1 does not include written parental permission for the facility to administer minor first aid procedures.

The file for Staff person #1, #6, #10, #11 does not include 2 written non-family references attesting to the staff person's suitability to work in childcare. The file for Staff person #9 includes 1 unrelated reference letter.

The letter provided to parents has not been updated to include procedures for lockdown and how accommodations are made for children with special needs.

Observed in Room 12/13, located on the 2nd floor of the building, a window that was raised and not restricted from opening greater than 6 inches.

The file for child #3 contains a health report that includes a statement that the child is not able to participate in child care / does not appear to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

The files for staff persons #1, #2 and #4 contain current health assessments that were conducted greater than 24 months after the previous health assessment. The files are now current. The file for staff person #3 is lacking a health assessment completed during the previous 24-month period.

The file for child #1, who has been in attendance for greater than 60 days, is lacking a health report completed and signed by a physician.

The file for staff person #2 contains previous mandated reporter training that expired prior to completion of current mandated reporter training. The training is now current.

The files for children #1,#2, #3 and #4 contain the original agreement instead of a copy. According to staff interview, the parents were given a copy.

The file for staff person #2, provisional hire date (see LIS code sheet), is lacking a completed NSOR verification within 45 days of hire as required under CPSL.

Observed that a first aid kit was not present in the Front Room where preschool children were observed receiving care.

The files for children #3 and #6 are lacking verification of a flu vaccine and have attended for greater than 60 days.

The file for staff person #3 is lacking a current health assessment conducted during the previous 24 month period.

The file for child #5 is lacking a valid health report and has exceeded 60 days since the first day of attendance.

The files for staff persons #1 and #4 contain current mandated reporter training that was completed greater than 60 months after the previous training. The trainings are now current,

Observed that files #1-#6 contained the original agreement.

The files for child #3 and #4 contain emergency contact information that is lacking the health insurance coverage and policy number.

Observed that emergency contact information was not available in the front room where 9 preschool children were observed receiving care.

The file for staff person #3 is lacking verification of 12 hours of child care training during the year 12/18/2021 to 12/18/2022.

The staff file for Staff person #2, lacked documentation of having applied for and received a State criminal history check, a State sex offender registry check, and a State child abuse and neglect registry check from the State in which they have resided in within the previous five years as required by the Child Protective Service Law (CPSL).

In Room 9/10, in the paint/light table area, an electrical outlet was observed to lack one protective cover.

The staff file for Staff person #6 contained a current health assessment dated 12/13/21 which was updated more than 24 months from the previously dated 9/25/19 health assessment.

Staff person #7 self reported that an emergency drill was conducted however the drill was not documented and on file at the facility.

The staff file for Staff person #1, who has a hire date of 8/31/21, contained Health and Safety training completed on 12/8/21 which was more than 90 days from date of hire.

The staff file for Staff person #5 contained a current staff evaluation dated 6/11/21 which was completed more than 12 months from the previously dated 5/29/20 staff evaluation. The staff file for Staff person #4 contained a current staff evaluation dated 6/1/21 which was completed more than 12 months from the previously dated 5/14/20 staff evaluation.

The child file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact information form that lacked the health insurance policy number.

The staff file for Staff person #1, who has a hire date of 8/31/21 and Staff person #3, who has a hire date of 8/11/21, lacked pediatric first-aid and CPR within 90 days of hire.

The facility lacked a means to provide parents of enrolled children a way to access the regulations in this chapter electronically.