New Hanover Child Care · Gilbertsville

During the renewal inspection conducted 8/12/26, the embedded outdoor equipment observed did not have at least 6 inches of loose-filled, impact-absorbing materials.

During the renewal inspection conducted 8/12/26, the emergency contact reviewed for child #1 and #2 was not updated within a 6-month period. Last dated 2/1/26.

During a complaint investigation regarding a person being in the facility without clearances it was verified that the person was a child in care. The child was in the facility for a week without a file established. The child is no longer in care.

At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1 contained a volunteer PA Child Abuse Clearance which is not acceptable for staff members.

At the time of inspection, large tree roots were protruding from the ground in the play ground area was observed a tripping hazard.At the time of inspection, the amount of loose fill wood chips under the outdoor embedded play equipment was insufficient.

At the time of inspection, the air vents around the facility were observed with dust or debris on the surface. In the toddler room, the cabinets below the sink were unclean

At the time of inspection, the surfaces of the shelves and wall in the bathroom in the toddler room were observed unclean. The light cover in the toddler room bathroom was unclean.

At the time of inspection, dust and debris were observed on two air vents in the facility.

At the time of inspection, several toys in the outdoor play area were observed unclean with a layer of dirt on the surfaces.

At the time of inspection, the file for preschool child #1 did not contain an updated health report dated within the last 12 months.

At the time of inspection, the fire extinguisher in the kitchen was observed with a tag indicating it was last serviced during June of 2023.

At the time of inspection, the emergency contact forms belonging to child #1, child #3 and child #4 did not include the signatures of the parents for consent of emergency medical and minor first-aid.

At the time of inspection, child #1's and child #2's emergency contact and financial agreement forms were not reviewed or updated dated within the last 6 months.

During the renewal inspection on 7/15/2022 the operator did not have the DEP water safety compliance document on file at the facility for the past year.

During the renewal inspection on 7/15/2022 the playground surfacing in the toddler playground (including the protective play surface under the embedded climber - had areas were the tiles had separated and are uneven and bulging form the ground. Large tree roots were also observed in the toddler playground and can cause a tripping fall hazard.

During the renewal inspection on 7/15/2022 the facility did not have a plan for infant toddlers and children with disabilities and children with medical conditions within their emergency plan. The plan did not provide a method of transportation for all of the children to the evacuation.

Staff person #1 did not have Pediatric first aid and Pediatric CPR on file at the facility.