Mini Minds Childcare and Early Learning Center

The record for staff #3, who has resided outside of Pennsylvania in the past 5 years, did not include child abuse clearances and a sex offender registry check from the states in which they resided.

A water-stained ceiling tile was observed in the hallway and room #5. The bolts on the toilet in the bathroom off room #2 were not covered.

The record for staff #1 included a current health assessment dated more than 24 months following the date of their previous health assessment.

The record for staff #2 did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care, and an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

Staff #1 completed mandated reporter training on 6/9/2025. which was more than 60 months following the date of their previous training on 1/16/2020.

Loose sheets were observed in a crib in room #3, which posed a potential suffocation risk for the infant using the equipment.

The parent letter did not include the facility's plan for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down and shelter in place at the facility; and accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

An open storage container with chickpeas, which are less than an inch in diameter, was observed in the older toddler area of the main room, and according to staff, the chickpeas were used by the older toddlers for an activity designed to develop their fine motor skills.

The record for child #2, a young toddler, contained a current health report dated more than 6 months following the date of their previous health report.

The record for staff person #1 included an initial health assessment conducted more than 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting.

According to the information documented on the fire drill and fire detection log, the fire detection system testing had not been tested at least once every 30 days between 7/28 to 8/28/2024.

The record for child #1 contained a current health report dated more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.

There were (3) Pothos plants, which are toxic to adults and children, observed in room #1.

A Little Tykes car in the outdoor play space had rough edges where a piece of plastic had broken off.

The record for staff #1 lacked a current health assessment.

The fire detection system was not tested at least once every 30 days during the period between 1/3 to 2/5/2024.

Staff person #2 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.

During naptime, staff #1 was observed leaving their assigned supervision group of 10 preschool children alone with no other staff present in room #6 for approximately 1-2 minutes to assist another preschool child in their assigned supervision group in the adjacent bathroom.

In room #6, the lighting during naptime was not sufficient enough for staff #1 to be able to supervise their assigned group of 11 preschool children.

During naptime, staff #1 was observed leaving their assigned supervision group of 10 preschool children alone with no other staff present in room #6 for approximately 1-2 minutes to assist another preschool child in their assigned supervision group in the adjacent bathroom.

A stuffed toy with removable eyes less than 1 inch in diameter and labeled for children 3 years or older was observed in a storage container in the younger toddler area of room #2, accessible and posing a choking hazard to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

A written plan of daily activities was not posted in room #1 and #4.

Sharp adult scissors were observed in an unlocked desk drawer in the preschool room, where they would be accessible and pose a potential hazard to the health and safety of the children.