New Visionary Learning Center 2 LLC · McKeesport

Staff person #3 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #3 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health and Safety part 1. Staff person #4 has completed the health and safety course titled Get Started with Center-Based Care: Building Blocks for Quality (10 hours) but has not completed the required health and safety update course titled Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 (1 hour) training.

The files for staff #1, #3, and #5 contained invalid disclosure statements. The disclosures on file were not the most recent version. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) The file for staff #3 contained a state police clearance obtained for the purpose of volunteering and did not contain an NSOR clearance. Staff #3 was observed caring for children while unsupervised. The file for staff #4 contained a state police clearance requested and completed 5/15/25 and a disclosure statement dated 4/24/25 which was after their first day in a child care position. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)

Staff #1, #2, and #3 were observed caring for children unsupervised. Based on file contents, all three staff qualify as aides.

A warped ceiling tiles was observed in the restroom connected to the toddler area of Preschool B. Stained ceiling tiles were observed in Preschool B, Preschool A, the Young Toddler Room and the gym.

Peeling paint was observed at floor level in the hallway outside the restrooms.

The file for staff #3 did not contain a health assessment or results of a screening for TB.

The files for staff #1, #2, #3, and #4, designated as assistant group supervisors in their files, did not include documentation of the child care experience required for the position.

The file for staff #1 contained only 1 written reference. The file for staff #3 did not contain any written references.

Six electrical outlets in Room 6 lacked protective covers.

A piece of toilet paper which appeared to be contaminated by human secretions was observed on the floor in the boy's restroom.

Two cigarette butts were observed in the sanitary disposal bin mounted in a stall of the girl's restroom.

An electrical outlet wall plate was not attached to the wall leaving the wires accessible.

A floor to ceiling glass door in the room lacked visual identification.

The boy's and girls' restrooms lacked lidded waste receptacles.

The files for staff #2 and #3 contained disclosure statements signed after their first day in a children care position. The forms were dated 6/12/24 for staff #1 and 1/01/25 for staff #3 (SEE LIS CODE SHEET). The file for staff #5 contained an FBI clearance dated 7/26/25, after their first day in a child care position. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)

The file for staff #3 contained documentation of completing fire safety training more than 90 days after initial employment. Current training is on file.

At approximately 9:10AM, four children were observed in Room 4, the small infant room. This room has a measured capacity for 3 children.

One electrical outlet in room 5, the small PS room, lacked a protective cover. The outlet was located near the gate.

Two AA batteries were accessible to children in room 5, the small PS room, in an unlocked low storage drawer.

A container of Equate Shave Foam was observed in a storage cabinet in Room 2, the large PS room. The label stated keep out of reach of children. Based on statements made by staff, the shave foam was used for art projects.

A first aid kit was accessible to children in an emergency bag observed on the floor of the entry area.

Stained ceiling tiles were observed in the following room; 3 tiles in the large PS room, 4 areas in the kitchen, 1 in the large infant room, and 1 in the gym. Additionally, two ceiling tiles were observed to be warped leaving large gaps in the drop ceilings of the PS restroom and the kitchen.

Damaged plaster was observed near the baseboard in the gym. The damage was approximately 5 x 5 inches.

A handwashing sign was not posted at the portable sink in the diapering area of room 4, the small infant room.

Areas of exposed inner foam filling were observed on the back of a bouncy seat in room 4.

Textured sensory balls with a diameter of less than 1 inch were observed in 2 activity boxes in the toddler area of room 2. A miniature toy ambulance less than 1 inch in diameter was also observed in the toddler area in the crayon bin.

The rest equipment in room 4 was not labeled for use by specific children.

The staff health assessment on file for staff #1 did not include physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. The form used stated the health assessment was for the purpose of a position in occupational medicine.

Two lunch boxes in the large PS room containing eggs and chicken were not refrigerated.

Based on statements made by staff, infant bottles remaining at the facility for use by children in care are not being washed in a commercial dishwasher.

Staff #6 and #7 did not renew pediatric CPR and first aid certification on or before the expiration of their previous certification. This is evidenced by the previous certification for both staff being dated 9/08/22 and the renewed certification being dated 10/23/24. Current training for both staff is now on file.

The file for staff #4 contained consecutive fire safety training documentation dated more than 12 months apart; 1/29/24 and 2/05/25. Current training is now on file.

The emergency contact forms for children #1 and #2 lacked complete information related to health insurance and/or the policy numbers.

A folded blanket was observed hanging on the side of a crib while the crib was in use by a swaddled infant.

Two cribs, in use by infants, lacked 2 feet of space on three side. Two activity seats were observed on the floor between the two cribs in use.

The file for Staff #1 contained a disclosure statement dated 1/9/23, more than 1 year prior to date of hire (SEE IS CODE SHEET).

Staff #2 and Staff #8, both classified as Aides, were observed working alone in the 1's Room without being supervised by qualified staff person who is an Assistant Group Supervisor at minimum.

The water temperature in the two sinks in the Girl's Bathroom and the two sinks in the Boy's Bathroom were measured at 120 degrees, which were accessible to children.

Staples with sharp ends were observed sticking out of the walls in the Main Room and the Pre-K Room, which could be harmful to children. Multiple loose floor tiles were observed under the left sink in the Girl's Bathroom.

A toy shelf and a double stroller were obstructing the exterior exit connected to the Indoor Play Area.

The initial health report on file for Child #1 (currently OT, YT at DOE) is dated 5/8/23, which is more than 6 months prior to date of enrollment (SEE IS CODE SHEET).

The file for Child #3 (SA) lacked an initial health assessment.

The file for Child #1 (OT) lacked updated written verification of ongoing administered vaccines: 1 Dose of DTAP, 2 Doses of Hib, and 1 Dose of Pneumococcal. Child #1 must be dismissed from care by close of business on 5/7/24 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.

The Initial Health Assessment and Tuberculosis screening for Staff #3, Staff #4, Staff #6, & Staff #7 (HA: 2/21/24, TB: 2/23/24) and Staff #5 (HA & TB: 4/15/24) were dated beyond date of hire. (See LIS Code Sheet).

The annual written notification to local traffic safety authorities of location of the facility and program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the facility was dated 1/16/23, more than one year prior.

The file for Staff #8, incorrectly identified as an Assistant Group Supervisor, lacked documentation of 2500 hours childcare experience.

The Emergency Contact forms for Child #2 and Child #4 lacked complete addresses for all listed release persons.

At the time of inspection, child records were not stored in a locked cabinet leaving confidential information vulnerable.