Mercersburg Area Preschool

The file of Staff #1 lacked a Child Abuse Clearance updated every 60 months. The file of Staff #1 contained a Child Abuse Clearance dated 9/4/24 with a previous one dated 8/12/19.

Observed Up and Up Disinfecting Bleach, Fabuloso Multipurpose Cleaner, and 4 bottles of Clorox Bleach which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" under the classroom sink in the Downstairs Classroom which were accessible to children.

Observed Dreft Laundry Stain Remover beside snacks including Animal Crackers and Nerds on the top shelf to the right of the classroom sink in the Downstairs Classroom. While discussing this with staff, staff indicated it was not Dreft Laundry Stain Remover but bleach water.

Observed rust on the gate at the back of the building in the Outdoor Play Space. Observed rotted wood on the top board of the right railing of the ramp which leads to the Outdoor Play Space.

Observed 3 small wooden rectangular blocks with rough edges and splintering wood in the Upstairs Classroom. Observed a cracked red bin containing masks in the Downstairs Classroom. Observed rust on the sides of the slide steps in the Outdoor Play Space.

The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter did not ensure that fire drills were conducted at least once every 60 days. The facility provided documentation of fire drills being conducted on 10/16/24, 12/16/24, 2/11/25, and 4/3/25.

2nd citation. Previously cited on 11/5/24. Observed Bic Cover It which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" in the middle drawer of the teacher's desk in the downstairs classroom which was accessible to children.

The file of Staff #2 lacked a dated disclosure statement. The file of Staff #3 lacked a State Police Clearance, Child Abuse Clearance, and DHS FBI Clearance updated every 60 months. The file of Staff #3 contained a State Police Clearance dated 11/8/18, a Child Abuse Clearance dated 11/14/18, and a DHS FBI Clearance dated 11/9/18.

The emergency plan did not address continuity of operations.

Observed adult scissors in the middle drawer of the teacher's desk in the downstairs classroom which were accessible to children.

The file of Staff #3 lacked documentation of receiving training regarding the emergency plan on an annual basis. The file of Staff #3 did not contain documentation of receiving emergency plan training.

The operator did not post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.

Observed an electrical outlet which lacked a protective receptacle cover in the reading area of the downstairs classroom.

Observed Epipremnum Pinnatum on the filing cabinet on the landing outside of the upstairs classroom. Observed hydrogen peroxide, DG Spray Enamel Paint, DG Disinfectant Spray, and Mold Armor Mold Remover and Disinfectant which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" in the cabinet to the right of the sink in the downstairs classroom.

Observed Dracaena on the floor in the corner by the side door in the downstairs classroom. Observed Kalanchoe plant above the register to the left of the block area in the downstairs classroom. Observed Anthurium and an Aloe Vera Plant on the shelf by the book area in the downstairs classroom. Observed Crassula Ovata on the windowsill and on the shelf by the reading area in the downstairs classroom. Observed Epipremnum Aureum, Tradescantia Pallida, and Kalanchoe on the shelf on the windowsill in the dramatic play area in the downstairs classroom. Observed Epipremnum Aureum and Philodendron on the windowsill by the books in the upstairs classroom. Observed Crassula Ovata on the windowsill by the teacher's desk in the upstairs classroom. Observed a snake plant on the windowsill above the dramatic play area in the upstairs classroom.

Observed 2 exposed bolts on the inside of the gate of the outdoor play space.

Observed peeling paint around the circle time board in the downstairs classroom. Observed peeling paint on the wall behind the basket containing blocks in the downstairs classroom.

Observed wooden blocks with rough edges in the downstairs classroom. Observed wooden blocks with rough edges and splintering wood in the upstairs classroom. Observed a white bin containing railroad tracks with approximately a 2 1/2-inch crack in the downstairs classroom. Observed a cracked yellow chair creating pinch points in front of the circle time board in the downstairs classroom. Observed a cracked Little Tykes label creating rough edges on the slide in the outdoor play space. Observed a green slide with rust in the outdoor play space.

Observed a green slide in the outdoor play space with approximately 6 inches of mulch. Observed a swing set in the outdoor play space with rubber mats under the swings but no mulch. The Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends 9 inches of mulch as protective surface covering.

Observed foam blocks with bite marks in the downstairs classroom.

Observed rest equipment not labeled for the use of a specific child in the downstairs classroom.

The file of Child #1, who had an admission date of 8/21/24, did not contain written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.

The file of Staff #3 lacked a health assessment conducted every 24 months. The file of Staff #3 contained a health assessment dated 11/14/18.

Observed Staff #1 did not wash his/her hands before snack.

The file of Child #3 lacked an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. Child #3 had an admission date of 8/22/24 with no initial health report.

The operator lacked documentation of notifying local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.

Staff #3 lacked renewal of their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation on or before the expiration of the most current certification. The most current certification on file for Staff #3 was dated 11/14/21 with an expiration date of 11/23.

The file of Staff #3 lacked documentation of participating, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. The file of Staff #3 contained no documentation of fire safety training.

Staff person #3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): health and safety.

Staff #1 lacked documentation of completing mandated reporter training every 60 months. Staff #1 had documentation of completing mandated reporter training on 8/23/24 with a previous training completed on 8/14/19. Staff #3 lacked documentation of completing mandated reporter training every 60 months. Staff #3 had documentation of completing mandated reporter training on 3/30/22 with previous training completed on 3/23/15.

The file of Staff #3 lacked a written evaluation on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. The file of Staff #3 did not contain written evaluations.

The agreement for Child #2 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

The file of Child #5 contained the original agreement. The facility did not make a copy for the file and give the original to the parent.

Emergency contact information for Child #2 did not include the address of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Emergency contact information for Child #1 did not include the complete home address and complete work address of the enrolling parent. Emergency contact information for Child #2 did not include the work address and work telephone number of the enrolling parent.

Emergency contact information for Child #1 did not include the address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Emergency contact for Child #2 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

It was observed that an agreement was not on file at the date of enrollment for Child #4. Child #4 had an admission date of 8/29/24 with no agreement on file.

Staff #3 lacked documentation of obtaining an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Observed staff file #2 contained an updated criminal background clearance (10/19/23) which was dated more than 60 months after the previous valid criminal background clearance (9/14/18). Observed staff file #2 contained a most recent mandated reporter training which was dated (10/30/18) more than 60 months ago.

Observed Clorox disinfecting wipes accessible to children on a low counter in the upstairs room. Observed in the upstairs classroom, hand sanitizer labeled "keep out of the reach of children", on a backpack in one of the children's cubbies and on top of the children's cubbies.

Observed shaving cream, labeled "keep out of the reach of children", in the upstairs and downstairs craft areas.

Observed staff file #1 contained a most recent health assessment which was dated more than 29 months ago.

Observed staff file #2 contained documentation of the completed health and safety professional development training update which was completed after the due date of 12/30/22.

Observed staff files #1, #2, #3, and #4 contained documentation of completion of fire safety training which was completed more than 12 months after the previous fire safety training.

Observed the outdoor backpack for the upstairs and downstairs rooms did not contain a copy of the emergency transportation plan.

Observed the facility did not have documentation of providing the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically.

Observed electrical outlets which did not have protective receptacle covers on a power cord by the fish tank in the downstairs room. Observed in the upstairs room and electrical outlet on extension cord which did not have a protective cover.

Observed in the downstairs classroom, 4 bingo markers which were labeled keep out of the reach of children and did not have the non toxic symbol.

Observed a window in the upstairs hallway and one in the upstairs classroom, a which were not restricted to opening 6 or fewer inches.

Observed a cracked window in the upstairs bathroom. Observed a damaged widow on the second floor which was above the play area and a visible hazard. Observed a fan in the downstairs room which needed to be cleaned.

Observed a damaged black toy bin with rough edges in the upstairs classroom.

Observed child file #1 and #3 did not contain written verification of ongoing flu vaccines administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

Observed staff file #3 contained an updated health assessment which was dated more than 30 months after the previous valid health assessment.

Observed the fire drill log revealed a fire drill was to be conducted in October but there was no documentation that the fire drill was completed at the required time.

Observed the facility did not have documentation of the completed emergency plan being submitted to the local municipality.

Observed child file #3 contained an initial health assessment which was dated more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.

Staff person #1, 2, 3, and 4 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire(see LIS code sheet): 3270.31(f)(10).

Observed staff file #3 contained a most recent written evaluation which was dated more than 12 months after the previous written evaluation.

Observed child file #1 and #2 did not contain the complete address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

2nd citation. Previously cited on 11/16/21. Observed Lysol Disinfectant Wipes which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" and bleach water beside the microwave which were accessible to children in the upstairs classroom.

2nd citation. Previously cited on 11/16/21. The facility does not have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

2nd citation. Previously cited on 11/16/21. The files of Staff #1 and #2 lacked documentation of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The file of Staff #2 lacked documentation of renewing certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation on or before the expiration of the most current certificate. Staff #2 had documentation of first aid and CPR training completed on 8/23/21 with a previous training completed on 7/19/19.

On 11/16/21 observed Pro Sanitize Advanced Hand Sanitizer which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" beside the microwave which was accessible to children in the upstairs classroom.

On 11/16/21 the first-aid kit in the downstairs classroom lacked tape. On 11/16/21 the first-aid kit in the upstairs classroom lacked tape.

On 11/16/21 observed two exposed bolts on the right side of the gate to the fence located by the front entrance of the facility.

On 11/16/21 observed a xylophone with a loose nail in the downstairs classroom. On 11/16/21 observed a yellow rectangular Magna Tile with approximately a 1 inch piece missing on the side creating rough edges in the upstairs classroom.

The facility does not have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

The facility was unable to provide a written record that the fire detection system was manually tested at least every 30 days. The facility provided a written record that the fire detection system was manually tested on 1/5/21, 2/3/21, 3/4/21, 4/2/21, 5/3/21, 8/19/21, 9/16/21, and 10/13/21. The facility was closed June through August of 2021.

The files of Staff #1 and #2 lacked documentation of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The file of Staff #2 lacked documentation of renewing certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation on or before the expiration of the most current certification. Staff #2 had documentation of first aid and CPR training completed on 8/23/21 with a previous training completed on 7/19/19.

On 11/16/21 the downstairs classroom lacked a written plan of daily activities posted in the group space.

The files of Children #1 and #2 lacked the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released on the agreement.

The file of Child #1 lacked the complete address of the child's physician or source of medical care on the emergency contact form.

The file of Child #1 lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form.