Montessori Academy of Chambersburg

Observed a child sleeping in a crib which was not labeled with the specific child's name.

Observed staff file #1 contained an initial health assessment which was dated more than 12 months prior to providing initial service in the childcare setting.

Observed the documented fire drill log revealed that one time in the previous 12 months the fire drill was conducted more than 60 days after the previous fire drill.

Observed staff file #2 contained a criminal background check which did not contain a valid date of birth. Observed staff file #3, a provisional employee hired after 2/1/25, did not contain a valid NSOR clearance and did not contain a signed, witnessed, and dated copy of the new updated disclosure statement.

Observed an electrical outlet, which did not have a protective receptacle cover, by the books in room 107. Observed the bathroom used by preschool children contained an outlet which did not have a protective receptacle cover.

Observed a jug of Lysol cleaning liquid, accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in room 107. Observed hand sanitizer, labeled keep out of the reach of children, accessible to children on a microwave located on a low counter in room 107. Observed hand sanitizer, labeled keep out of the reach of children, accessible to children on the top of a low cubby at the entrance to the preschool/school age room.

Observed several spots of damaged drywall by the phone in room 108. Observed the toilets used by children in room 107 and 108 had exposed bolts and were missing the bolt covers. Observed the bottom of a low cabinet by the sink in room 107 had a peeling cover.

Observed child file #2, an older toddler, contained a most recent health assessment which is dated more than 13 months ago.

Observed staff file #1 contained an updated health assessment which was obtained more than 28 months after the previous valid health assessment.

Observed the documented annual emergency drills revealed that the facility has conducted the same emergency drill (tornado drill) for the previous three years.

Observed child file #1 and #3 contained initial health assessments which were obtained and dated more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.

The file of staff #1 had health assessments dated more that 2 years apart due to the fact they were dated 7-14-21 and 7-26-23.

The file of staff #5 had a TB test dated 6-20-21 for their initial hire, which was more than 1 year into employment (see LIS code sheet).

Observed a lunchbox labeled for child #2 with yogurt stored on a shelf near the cubbies rather than refrigerated.

Staff person #2 and #3 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their hire dates (see LIS code sheet). 10-hour Health and Safety training.

The file of staff #4 lacked completed Mandated Reporter training every 60 months due to the fact the ones on file were dated: 1-2-24 and 10-28-18.

At the time of the inspection, there was not a posting of a written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play established for each group in the indoor gross motor space.

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

At the time of the inspection, there was not a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed in the indoor gross motor space.

The file of staff #3 lacked timely clearances due to the fact the PA State Police clearances were dated 9-19-22 and 8-1-17; the Child Abuse clearances were dated 9-19-22 and 8-1-17; and the FBI clearances were dated 9-16-21 and 8-10-16. Therefore, all clearances were more than 60 months apart.

It was disclosed by the operator that the emergency plan on file at the facility did not contain a plan for continuity of operations in the event of an emergency.

Observed in room B107 a staff's purse on the floor with the front zipper open and a lighter in the pocket. The purse was accessible in the child care space.

Observed in the gross motor space a wooden table with a loose leg.

The files of children #1, #2, and #3 lacked documentation of the flu vaccination.

The file of staff #1 had a late health assessment due to the fact the health assessments on file were dated: 8-20-20 and 10-11-22. Therefore, they were more than 24 months apart. The file of staff #5 had an initial health assessment dated more than 12 months prior to their start date (see LIS code sheet).

Observed in room B107 Phillips and Avent bottles in the refrigerator not labeled with the child's name.

At the time of reviewing the emergency plan, it was observed to lack accommodations for children with chronic medical conditions.

There was no documentation the emergency plan was not sent to the local municipality.

The file of staff #2 had Mandated Reporter training more than 60 months apart due to the fact they were dated 6-2-19 and 8-26-13. The file of staff #3 had Mandated Reporter training more than 60 months apart due to the fact they were dated 9-20-22 and 8-17-17. The file of staff #4 had Mandated Reporter training more than 60 months apart due to the fact they were dated 5-23-19 and 8-26-13.

The file of child #2 lacked an emergency contact form with the work address and work phone number of the enrolling parent. The file of child #3 lacked an emergency contact form with the work address of the enrolling parent.

In the Excel, School Age Room there was white out labeled "Keep out of reach of children" in an unlocked drawer accessible to the children in care and Clorox wipes labeled "Keep out of reach of children" on a low shelf accessible to the children. In Toddler Room B, there was Shaving Cream labeled "Keep out of reach of children." Staff stated that it is used for Arts and Crafts and would be accessible to the children in care.

In the gross motor room was a train table that had rough edges along all four of the sides.

In Toddler Room B there were foam mats that were accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. In the Outdoor play area there was a tricycle that had foam pads that were ripped and a see saw that had foam that was flaking. Both of these items were accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

The Health Reports for the following children lacked verification of ongoing vaccines in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. The Report for Child #1 lacked a 4th dose of the Pneumococcal vaccination. The Report for Child #2 lacked an influenza vaccination.

The file for Staff #1 contained a health assessment that was conducted more than 24 months after the previous assessment, 4/4/19 and 11/29/21. The file for Staff #3 and #4 contained a Health Assessments that were obtained after their first day working in childcare.

The file for Staff #4 did not contain the results of a tuberculin skin test, x-ray or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis before their first day working in childcare..

The Health Assessment for Staff #2 contained an examination that did not include the results of an examination of communicable diseases.

The Health Assessment for Staff #2 lacked information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.

The Emergency Contact Form for Child #1 lacked the physician's telephone number.

The Emergency Contact for Child # 3 lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.