New Holland Early Learning Center

Both the Facility Director and the Assistant Director confirmed that on 7.15.25, approximately 8-10 younger school aged children were transported in private vehicles of staff persons without the use of required safety booster or full car seats in place for each child.

The file of Staff Person #1 contains a NSOR dated 6.18.20 which is more than 60 months old. There is an updated NSOR dated 7.15.25, but the facility director admitted that Staff Person #1 was working with children after the expiration of the 6.18.20 document and prior to receiving the updated record. The file of Staff Person #2 does not contain a completed DHS required FBI clearance [Dept. of Education record on file dated 5.30.24]. The file of Staff Person #4 contains a DHS FBI clearance dated 5.18.20 which is more than 60 months old. There is an updated DHS FBI clearance dated 7.16.25, but the facility director admitted that Staff Person #4 was working with children after the expiration of the 5.18.20 document and prior to receiving the updated record.

Upon entry into the facility for the purpose of a renewal inspection, it was observed that the most currently updated emergency plans were not posted, but rather a copy of an outdated emergency plan.

Upon inspection of the physical site area hallways, it was found that multiple containers of sunscreen and diaper ointment had been placed into cubby's that were accessible to children in care.

Upon inspection of each childcare space, it was found that the first aid kits [2] for both portions of the school-aged childcare space were being kept in locations that were within easy access to the children in care.

Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that the health assessment on file for Child #1 [dated 2.28.25] did not include a response to the statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that the health assessment on file for Child #1 [dated 2.28.25] did not include a response to the statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.

Upon inspection of Staff Person records, it was found that the file for Staff Person #3 included a health assessment dated 5.17.23 [expired 5.31.25].

Upon inspection of each childcare space, it was found that a written plan of daily activities and routines was not posted within the school-aged childcare space.

Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that the agreement on file for Child #1 - Child #6 did not specify the services which are to be considered as extra.

The file of facility person #3 contains a NSOR dated 1.9.2020 which is more than 60 months old. There is no application in the file for an updated child abuse clearance. In addition, the file for facility person # 3 does not contain an up-to-date verification of the completion of Mandated Reporter Training [certificate on file expired on 2.25.25]. The file of facility person #4 does not contain a completed NSOR verification. The file does not contain copies of request(s) for the clearances/verification. The file of facility person #5 contains a NSOR dated 1.9.2020 which is more than 60 months old. There is no application in the file for an updated child abuse clearance. The file of facility person #6 contains a NSOR dated 1.9.2020 which is more than 60 months old. There is no application in the file for an updated child abuse clearance. The file of facility person #7 contains a NSOR dated 1.9.2020 which is more than 60 months old. There is no application in the file for an updated child abuse clearance. The file of facility person #8 contains a NSOR dated 1.9.2020 which is more than 60 months old. There is no application in the file for an updated child abuse clearance. The file…

Immediately upon arrival at the facility for an Unannounced Monitoring, it was observed that one group [Dragonflies] was playing outdoors. Three staff persons were observed in ratio with 14 children. When Staff Person #2 was asked to name and identify her primary childcare group, she indicated that she could not fully understand the instructions [language barrier], but she could not clearly identify the 5 specific children in her primary care group [however she could identify all 14 children in the outdoor space by name].

Upon inspection of each childcare space, it was observed in the Fireflies space that two types of plants were present that were easily accessible to children in care. Staff Person # 1 identified the plants as Narcissus and Amaryllis, which upon further investigation are found to be toxic to humans.

Upon inspection of each childcare space, it was observed in the Ladybugs space that some cardboard blocks were ripped/torn and not in good condition.

Staff person #3 has not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring (8.6.22). Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is not on file, however a document indicating completion of an online component of the required training dated 4.27.24 was on file.

Upon entry to the facility for an Unannounced Monitoring, it was immediately observed that an expired copy [expired 10.28.24] of the Facility Certificate of Compliance was posted at the entryway door.

The file of Staff Person #1 does not contain a completed NSOR verification. The file does not contain copies of request(s) for the clearances/verification.

Upon inspection of each of the physical childcare spaces, it was found that the first aid kit in the school-aged space was accessible to children in care.

Upon inspection of each of the physical childcare spaces, it was found that there was 1 ceiling tile missing and 8 damaged in the Lady Bugs [OT] childcare space.

Upon inspection of each of the physical childcare spaces, it was found that there was peeling paint near the sink in the school-aged childcare space.

Upon inspection of each of the physical childcare spaces, it was found that there was prescription medication accessible to children in the backpack of the school-aged childcare space.

Upon inspection of personnel files, it was found that the results of an initial TB screening were not included in the file of Staff Person #1. The record did show that a screening had been initiated, but no results were found anywhere in the file.

Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that an updated [within 6 months] Child Service Report was not completed or on file for Child #1.

Upon investigation of the self-reported non-compliance concerns resulting in child injury on 6.5.24, it was confirmed that the facility did have scooters that did not have rubberized grip protection [as originally equipped by the manufacturer] on the handlebars, which contributed to the injury of Child #1 when two children collided while at play.

Upon inspection of the facility emergency plans, it was found that a continuity of operations plan was not included in the most recently revised plans.

Upon inspection of the exterior play space, it was found that the area used by the older toddlers and preschool aged children had embedded playground equipment with a mulch depth of less than 1" directly under the equipment.

Upon inspection of the facility first aid kits, it was found that the first aid kit used by the school aged children did not contain soap.

Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that the health assessment on file for child #3 was dated 3.10.21 and therefore expired on 3.10.22. No updated health assessment is on file after that date.

Upon inspection of the infant childcare space, two diaper changes were observed and in both cases, the child's hands were wiped with a diaper wipe, but no soap and water were used prior to returning the child to the childcare space.

Upon inspection of staff files, it was found that no initial health assessment or TB test was on file for staff person #4. Facility director confirmed that staff person #4 had been working with children. Also, it was found that the health assessment on file for staff person #6 was dated 4.5.21 and therefore expired on 4.5.23.

Upon inspection of the facility emergency plans, it was found that accommodations for infants and toddlers was not included in the most recently revised plans.

Upon inspection of the facility's emergency drill logs, it was found that no emergency drill had been performed since the last renewal inspection.

Upon inspection of the facility fire safety logs, it was found that the minimum testing limit of 30 days was exceeded between the testing on 2.20.23 and 3.23.23

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 2022 update; Staff person #3 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 training; Staff person #4 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 training; Staff person #6 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 2022 Update. Staff person #8 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 2022 Update.

Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that the emergency contact document for child #6 did not contain the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that the designated area for special needs/disabilities on the emergency contact document for child #6 was blank.

Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that the emergency contact document for child #6 did not include the address[s] of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that the emergency contact document for child #1 was last reviewed on 12.27.22 and the financial agreement was last reviewed on 12.27.22; Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that the emergency contact document for child #2 was last reviewed on 1.11.23 and the financial agreement was last reviewed on 1.11.23; Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that the emergency contact document for child #3 was last reviewed on 8.3.22; Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that the emergency contact document for child #4 was last reviewed on 12.29.22 and the financial agreement was last reviewed on 12.29.22; Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that the emergency contact document for child #5 was last reviewed on 8.5.22 and the financial agreement was last reviewed on 8.5.22; Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that the emergency contact document for child #6 was last reviewed on 12.27.22 and the financial agreement was last reviewed on 12.27.22;

Upon inspection of each individual childcare space, it was found that multiple emergency contact documents on file in each space was old/expired and did not match the master file documentation.

Upon inspection of staff files, it was found that the records for staff persons #1, #2, #3, #4, #6, #7 and #8 did not contain verification of childcare experience either prior to OR from the outset of service at the facility.

Upon inspection of the facility person's files, it was found that facility person #3 had only one written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person; that facility person #4 had no written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person; that facility person #5 had only one written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Upon inspection of each child care space, it was found that the refrigerator in the young toddler room [Bumblebees] was at/above 50 degrees.

Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that the health assessment for child #2 was dated 1.11.21 and therefore expired.

Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that the record for influenza vaccination for child #2 was missing with no exemption on file AND for child #4, the last influenza vaccination was dated from 2020.

Upon inspection of the facility fire safety logs, it was found that testing of the alarm system was conduct on the following dates: 10.28.21, 11.30.21, 2.14.22, 2.15.22, 3.8.22, 3.14.22, 4.21.22, 5.25.22, 6.21.22. Therefore the required 30 day testing threshold was exceeded on multiple occasions.

Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that the emergency contact document for child #2 - #5 had not been reviewed/updated within the past six months and the parental agreement for child #3 had not been reviewed/updated within the past six months.

Child #1 was served and did consume a fish-based product, despite the fact that facility records showed that the child did have a seafood allergy.