New Garden Early Care & Edu Center LLC

During the renewal inspection conducted 12/18/2024, the emergency contact reviewed for child #6 did not include the required emergency contact information.

During the renewal inspection conducted 12/18/2024, the emergency contact reviewed for child #1 did not include the home and work telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. The emergency contact reviewed for child #5 didn't include the work telephone numbers of the enrolling parent and Child #6 emergency contact didn't include the enrolling parent home and work addresses.

During the renewal inspection conducted 12/18/2024, the emergency contact reviewed for child #5 did not include the policy number for the child under the family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.

During the renewal inspection conducted 12/18/2024, the emergency contact reviewed for child #1, #5 and #7 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

During the renewal inspection conducted 12/18/2024, the emergency contact reviewed for child #2 and #4 was not updated within a 6month period. The agreement reviewed for child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 #6 and #7 was not updated within a 6-month period.

During the renewal inspection conducted 12/18/2024, the emergency contact reviewed for child #1 did not include signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.

During the renewal inspection conducted 12/18/2024, the emergency contact reviewed for child #7 did not include signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

During the complaint investigation conducted on 9/6/2024 It was found that on 8/23/2024 during nap time staff person #1 yelled at child #1, due to the child not laying down.

During the unannounced inspection conducted 9/6/2024 protective covers were missing in the dramatic play area in toddler room 1 and preschool B. A protective cover was also missing in the library section in the toddler 2B classroom.

During the unannounced inspection conducted 9/6/2024 bleach spray was observed on a low shelf accessible to children in the pre-k classroom. Surface cleaning spray, Lysol spray and Lysol gel was observed on a low shelf inside of an open closet in the preschool A children's bathroom. Bleach spray was also observed on a low shelf accessible to children in the school-age classroom.

During the unannounced inspection conducted 9/6/2024 there were no telephone numbers of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center posted by the telephone in the preschool B classroom.

During the unannounced inspection conducted 9/6/2024 water stains were observed in the ceiling of the toddler 1 B classroom.

During the unannounced inspection conducted 9/6/2024 The yellow doors and yellow windowsills in the toddler 1B, preschool B, toddler 2B and school-age room were observed with peeled paint. Peeled paint was observed on the light blue wall in the toddler 1 classroom cozy area and upon entrance of the preschool B classroom. Peeled paint was observed in the school-age room cozy area and along the light blue base board near the manipulative section.

During the unannounced inspection conducted on 9/6/2024 the children in the toddler 1 classroom were observed napping on rest equipment that was labeled but not assigned to the specific child that was observed resting on the equipment during the time of the inspection.

During the unannounced inspection conducted 9/6/2024 Staff #1, #2, #3 and #4 were observed working alone with children throughout the inspection. There was no evidence verifying staff person #1 completed the 10 Hr. required Health and Safety training. There was no evidence verifying staff person #2 completed pediatric first aid and CPR, or the required 10hr health and safety training. There was no evidence verifying staff #3 and #4 completed the required 1hr Health and Safety update training.

At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 was lacking State Police Clearance as well as National Sex Offender Clearance

At the time of the inspection in the infant room, there were two staff people and 9 infants in care. One staff was focused on the changing table. The third staff person was not in the room leaving the remaining staff with a group of 8 infants to themselves.

At the time of the inspection in the sunflowers room the changing table was located in the alcove adjacent to the room and the staff person was unable to supervise the remaining children in their primary care group.

At the time of the inspection the protective receptacle covers were not placed in electrical outlets accessible to children in the llamas or cactus rooms.

At the time of the inspection the first aid kit in the Pre K room did not have tweezers, and the first aid kit in the Sloth room was lacking a pair of scissors.

At the time of the inspection the walls of the llamas room had sections of exposed plaster and peeling paint. (photos available)

At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #4 was lacking a current valid health assessment.

At the time of the inspection the facility had last completed a fire drill in 2022 and did not have the proof of the inspection by the fire safety professional to prove the operability of the fire detection system.

At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #2 had a health and safety training dated 6/17/17 and they had no proof of the current one hour training.

At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #3 was lacking the verification of child care experience which would serve as qualifications for the position in which the person is performing

At the time of the inspection the emergency contact form of child #1 was lacking the health insurance coverage and policy number.

At the time of the inspection the emergency contact forms for children #2 and #3 were not in the room where they were receiving care (Frogs).

At the time of the inspection of the record of staff person #2 had a first aid that was not completed by a PQUAS certified trainer.

During the renewal inspection the files of Staff 2 did not include out of state criminal and child abuse clearances required by the Child Protective Services Law (CPSL). The file of Staff 3 Did not include an out of state criminal clearance required by the CPSL. The file of Staff 9 did not include the National Sex Offender Registry Certificate required by the CPSL.

During the renewal inspection the files of Staff 4 and Staff 10 did not include verification of education to meet the qualifications for the position in which the person was performing.