Mowrey Elementary School

Observed the initial health assessment for child #2 was dated more than 60 days after the child's date of admission to the program.

Observed staff files #1 and #2 contained documentation of fire safety training which was completed more than 12 months ago.

Observed staff file #1 contained documentation of completion of the professional development training which was dated more than 90 days after the date of hire. Observed staff file #5 who has been employed for more than 90 days, did not contain documentation of the professional development training.

Observed staff file #1 contained a written evaluation which was completed more than 13 months after the previous valid evaluation.

Observed staff file #3, did not contain documentation of a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate.

Observed the agreement for child files #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not contain the date of the child's admission and was not signed by the operator.

Observed child files #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 contained original agreements.

Observed the emergency contact form for child file #2 did not contain the complete address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Observed staff file #4 contained documentation of training in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation which was completed more than 90 days after hire.

At approximately 7:50 AM Staff #1 and #2 were caring for a group of mixed-age children which included 8 young school-age children and 8 older school age children. When asked to name the children in their assigned groups, Staff #1 named the 8 children in his/her assigned group, but Staff #2 only named 3 of the 8 children in his/her assigned group.

The file of Staff #1 did not contain a National Sex Offender Registry Certificate (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #2 did not contain a valid State Police Clearance because it lacked the "disseminated by" date.

The file of Staff #1 lacked documentation of training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #1 contained documentation of emergency plan training on 8/17/23. The file of Staff #3 lacked documentation of training regarding the emergency plan on an annual basis (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #3 contained no documentation of emergency plan training in 2022 or 2023.

Observed a broken yellow circle connector. Observed a foam ball with 2 one-inch pieces missing.

The file of Staff #2 lacked a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #2 did not contain a health assessment.

The file of Staff #2 lacked an initial health assessment which included tuberculosis screening by Mantoux method at initial employment (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #2 did not contain documentation that a tuberculosis screening was completed.

The operator did not conspicuously post the menu at least 1 week in advance or provide a menu to each family.

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 that fire drills were conducted on 10/20/22, 12/9/22, 1/19/23, 3/29/23, 8/29/23, and 10/20/23. The facility was closed from 6/2/23 through 8/22/23.

The Director or designated person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter did not ensure that evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.

The files of Staff #1 and #3 lacked documentation of participating, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #1 did not contain documentation of fire safety training. The file of Staff #3 contained documentation of fire safety training completed on 8/13/22.

Staff person #1 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 from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum and 10-hour health and safety training.

The file of Staff #1 lacked a written evaluation on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #1 did not contain a written evaluation.

The file of Staff #2, who was designated as an assistant group supervisor, lacked documentation of a high school diploma or general educational development certificate and 2 years' experience with children.

Emergency contact information for Child #2 did not include the work telephone number of the enrolling parent.

Emergency contact information for Children #3 and #4 did not include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care prior to admission.

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.

A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed conspicuously in every child care space.

The files of Children #3 and #4 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff prior to admission.

The file of Child #3 did not contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements.

The file of Staff #2 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. The file of Staff #2 contained one written reference.

The file of Staff #1 lacked documentation of obtaining an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

2nd citation. Previously cited on 11/7/22. The file of Child #1 lacked written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care prior to admission on the emergency contact form. Child #1 had an admission date of 8/24/22 with no written consent for emergency medical care.

2nd citation. Previously cited on 11/7/22. The file of Child #1 lacked signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.

2nd citation. Previously cited on 11/7/22. The file of Child #1 lacked signed parental consent for administration of minor first aid by facility staff prior to admission on the emergency contact form. Child #1 had an admission date of 8/24/22 with no signed parental consent for administration of minor first aid.

2nd citation. Previously cited on 11/7/22. The file of Child #1 lacked signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming, and wading.

2nd citation. Previously cited on 11/7/22. Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): health and safety training.

The file of Staff #4, a provisional hire, lacked documentation of the results of the PA Child Abuse Clearance prior to employment and lacked documentation of application for the DHS FBI Clearance and National Sex Offender Registry prior to or on the date of initial hire (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #4 did not contain a Child Abuse Clearance, FBI fingerprint receipt, or NSOR request date.

The facility lacked documentation the protective surface covering under the outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.

The file of Staff #4 lacked a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting. The file of Staff #4 did not contain a health assessment.

Written notification of safe routes was not posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

The Director or designated staff person did not ensure that evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.

The operator lacked documentation that a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates were sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

The operator lacked documentation of notifying the local traffic 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. The operator provided documentation of local traffic authorities being notified on 10/14/22.

The facility did not have a policy that addressed the recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, and distraught child, and the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.

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 documentation of fire safety training conducted on 10/7/21 but no documentation for 2022.

Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): health and safety training.

The files of Staff #1 and #2 lacked documentation of a written evaluation on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. The file of Staff #1 contained no written evaluation (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #2 contained a written evaluation dated 2/15/21 but not one for 2022.

The file of Staff #3, who was designated as the director, lacked documentation of 1 year of experience with children.

The file of Staff #2, who was designated as an assistant group supervisor, lacked documentation of 2 years' experience with children. The file of Staff #4, who was designated as an assistant group supervisor, lacked documentation of a high school diploma or general educational development certificate and 2 years' experience with children.

The files of Children #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 contained the original copies of the agreement. The facility did not make a copy for the files and give the original to the parent.

The file of Child #1 lacked the work address and work telephone number of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form. The file of Child #2 lacked the complete work address of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form. The file of Child #4 lacked the work telephone number of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form. The file of Child #5 lacked the complete work address and work telephone number of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form.

The file of Child #5 lacked written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care prior to admission on the emergency contact form. Child #5 had an admission date of 8/24/22 with no written consent for emergency medical care.

The file of Child #2 lacked the health insurance policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable, on the emergency contact form.

The file of Child #4 lacked the complete address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form.

A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed conspicuously in every child care space.

The file of Child #5 lacked signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.

The file of Child #5 lacked signed parental consent for administration of minor first aid by facility staff prior to admission on the emergency contact form. Child #5 had an admission date of 8/24/22 with no signed parental consent for administration of minor first aid.

The file of Child #5 lacked signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming, and wading.

The file of Staff #4 lacked two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

The files of Staff #1 and #2 lacked documentation of obtaining an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

The file for staff #1 was observed having an employment date of 8/25/21 and emergency plan training completed 11/8/21, not at initial employment.

The file for child #1 lacked an initial health report as a school-age child in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance in 28 Pa. Code § 23.2 (relating to medical examinations).