Munchkin University Childcare Center South LLC

A staff person in the toddler area, where no source of running water is located for handwashing stated she uses hand sanitizer to clean the children's hands before eating and after diapering.

There was a bottle of Tylenol in the young toddler area that was not labeled with the name of the child for whom the medication was intended.

There was teething gel in the Infant classroom which did not have written parental permission to administer.

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/Pediatric CPR; the training was completed on 2.17.25.

The file for staff person #1 did not include a Criminal History clearance, Child Abuse clearance, and state Sex Offender registry search from Washington DC, where Staff person #1 resided in the 5 years prior to hire (See IS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL.

The file for staff person #2 included documentation of application for an NSOR certificate following the first date working with children (See IS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL; The application is dated 4.6.24 and the NSOR certificate is dated 5.8.24.

The sink used for handwashing in the Main childcare space, in the young toddler area, did not include a stool for the children to utilize when washing their hands, but rather, a staff person was observed holding a young toddler over the sink to wash their hands.

There was no thermometer in the refrigerator in the infant room where infant bottles are stored.

While observing diaper changes in the Main childcare space, in the toddler diaper changing area, a staff person was observed opening the hands free can for diaper disposal with their hands.

The two most recent annual fire detection system inspection reports are dated 9.15.23 and 9.20.24, more than 1 year apart and is required annually as the provider is unable to test the alarm every 30 days.

There were emergency contact forms in the Main childcare space for 3 children that could not be read, as the copies were too faint.

Three nap mats stored in the PS restrooms were observed to have cracks and tears which exposed the inner foam filling.

In the preschool room, a red Lego roof piece with a broken corner was observed. The break created sharp edges on the plastic.

In the infant room, child #2 was observed asleep in crib that was labeled for child #3.

Two cribs in use by children in the infant room lacked 2 feet of space on 3 sides. An inclined chair was observed between the two cribs.

Motrin observed in the infant room was not labeled with the name of the child it was intended for. The medication was in a baggy, which was labeled for child #3, but the medication bottle itself was not labeled.

One restroom in the lobby area lacked soap.

The file for staff #2 contained results from a TB screening conducted more than 12 months before their date of rehire.

Staff #1 did not complete the 1 hour training titled Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 by 12/30/22, the deadline set forth in Announcement C-22-06. Current training dated 10/09/23 is now on file.

The facility lacked a written policy addressing the recognition and prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma and maltreatment of children as required by Announcement C-22-03.

The emergency contact form for child #1 did not include the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

The file for staff #2 contained clearances which were not updated within 60 months as required. This is evidenced by the previous state police clearance being dated 1/25/17 and the updated state police clearance being dated 2/6/22. The previous child abuse clearance being dated 1/27/17 and the updated child abuse clearance being dated 2/17/22. And the previous FBI clearance being dated 2/07/17 and the updated FBI clearance being dated 2/21/22. The clearances on file for staff #2 are now current. The file for staff #6 contained a state police clearance and a child abuse clearance obtained for the purpose of volunteering. Staff #6 was observed alone with children on the day of the inspection.

The facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of business operations.

The faucets on two sinks in the toddler area were not fully attached to the sink creating pinch points. Cracked porcelain with sharp edges was observed in the basin of the rear sink in the corner of the room.

A broken child size couch was observed in the right hand PS area. The fabric seat was ripped where it supports weight and the right arm was not attached to the frame.

The file for staff #4 contained consecutive health assessments conducted more than 24 months apart. The most recent health assessment on file is now current.

The file for staff #5 contained a health assessment which did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

An emergency drill has not been conducted. The deadline for an initial drill was 12/19/21.

The facility's annual inspections of the fire alarm system were conducted more than 12 months apart. The reports are dated 8/26/21 and 9/30/22.

The file for staff #4 contained consecutive fire safety trainings conducted more than 12 months apart. The training certificates were dated 3/27/21 and 5/23/22.

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 training topics 1-9. The certificate on file was titled Health and Safety Basics: Requirements for Certification and was dated 1/22/19 which is after the validity date of 6/30/18.

Based on documentation on file, staff #1 completed 2 of the 12 hours of training annually., however 10 hours were completed late. The training on file for staff #1 is now current.