Newtown Discovery Center

On 7-24-26 The child was dropped face down on a mat, forcefully pushed his head into a pillow, pulled him by his ankles, and finished dressing him in an aggressive manner. As a result of the incident the child had scratches on his neck and arms.

On 2-21-2025 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that child #4 admission date was missing from child's agreement form.

On 2-21-2025 during the renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that children #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 files were missing a description for extra services on the agreement form.

On 2-21-2025 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that child #5 emergency contact form was missing an address for designated release person.

On 2-21-2025 during the renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that children #3 and #4 file was missing consent for transportation. All children need consent for transportation in the event of an emergency and Transporation is needed.

At the time of the inspection the record of staff person # 2 was lacking in the required FBI clearance, The record of staff person #3 was lacking in the required state police clearance and mandated reporter training,

At the time of the inspection staff member #6 was observed leaving the infant room leaving staff person #7 in the room to care for a total of 11 infants. When asked about primary care groups staff person #7 reported that they were not using that system at that time.

At the time of the inspection the flamingo room had plaster on the wall which had not been sanded, which was easily peeled and flaking off the wall.

At the time of the inspection the hummingbird and infant rooms both had unlidded waste receptacles

At the time of the inspection the refrigerator in the Parrots room was lacking a operating thermometer.

At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #4 and #5 were lacking current valid health assessments.

At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #2 had a health assessment lacking in the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

At the time of the inspection the record of child #2 was lacking in a current valid health assessment.

At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 only included one of the required letters of reference.

At the time of the inspection the record of child #2 was lacking in health insurance coverage and policy number information.

At the time of the inspection the record of child #1 was lacking in the consents required prior to admission.

At the time of the physical site review the following CPSL violations were observed; Lack of an FBI clearance: Staff person's # 1, #3, #9, #10 Lack of PA state police clearance: Staff Person #2, #5, Lack of Child Abuse Clearance: #4 Lack of National Sex Offender Clearance: Staff person #5 Lack of Mandated Reporter Training: #5, #8, #9

At the time of the inspection staff person #1 was observed providing care on their own and unsupervised.

At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #11 had no written documentation of the emergency plan training during the onboarding process.

At the time of the inspection the following staff persons did not have current valid health assessments in their staff records. #5, #8, #9,

At the time of the inspection the record's of the following staff were lacking in qualifications for the position they were identified to have been performing at the facility. Staff persons #5 and #6 were lacking Proof of education Staff persons #6, #7, #10 and #11 were lacking in the verification of child care experience.

At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #7 was lacking in the two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person