Northeast Childcare & Learning Academy

At the time of renewal inspection observed chipped corners and edges of the white unit located in the Infant/Toddler room and used by children. The unit was in need of cleaning.

At the time of renewal inspection, health assessment of child #1, who is a young toddler, was conducted more than 6 months ago. Child #1 health report was from 4/30/24.

At the time of renewal inspection observed epi pen located in child #2 open locker, inhaler with expired Albuterol Sulfate in child #3 locker as well as Tylenol of child #4. Sulfate Albuterol expired on 11/2024. All medication was accessible to children.

At the time of renewal inspection written consent for inhaler, epi pen and Tylenol was not on file.

At the time of the inspection on 2/4/25, file of staff person #2, who is not a provisional hire, did not contain current PA child abuse clearance and DHS required FBI clearance. The clearances in the file were more than 60 months old. PA child abuse clearance was from 3/11/19, FBI clearance was from 3/6/19.

At the time of the inspection on 2/4/25 at around 6:55 AM staff person #1 was the only staff in the facility with 9 children ranging in age from infant to young school age.

At the time of the inspection on 2/4/25 at around 6:55 AM staff person #1 was the only staff in the facility with 9 children ranging in age from infant to young school age.

At the time of the inspection on 2/4/25 observed outlet near the cribs in infant area without protective receptacle cover.

At the time of the inspection on 2/4/25 observed peeling paint and damaged plaster on the left wall of preschool area.

At the time of the inspection on 2/4/25 a sign on which the requirement to wash hands after toileting and before eating was not posted at the sinks located in the bathroom in school-age area.

At the time of renewal inspection observed one rusted waste receptacle located near the toilet in the Toddler's bathroom. This trach can was accessible to children.

At the time of renewal inspection, a written statement of giving formula and feeding schedule was not obtained from the parents for infants.

At the time of renewal inspection observed the white 2019 Ford Transit 15 seat passenger van parked near the facility and used by the facility to transport children to and from school.

At the time of renewal inspection observed that emergency contact forms were not updated in each child care space.

The green turf on the playground was peeling up the fence/gate on the preschool side (right side if facing building) of the building.

Paint was peeling off in bathroom on infant side (left side if facing building) by the door and the sink. Half wall by enterance door on the infant side had exposed metal corners and dry wall was not painted.

Staff 1 was child's hands after changing the child's diaper but did not wash their hands.

Staff #1 did not have proof of the Pre-service (Health and Safety) training on file at the time of the inspection.

Staff 1 did not have proof of experience on file at the time of the inspection.

Staff 1 only had 1 letter reference in their file at the time of the inspection.

After reviewing files, it was observed that Staff # 5 and Staff #6 were alone with the children on the office side of the building and both staff #5 and 6 were provisional hires.

After reviewing files, it was observed that Staff #2 did not have proof of their Child abuse clearance, nor their FBI clearance and it was over 45 days from start date.

After reviewing files, it was observed that Staff #3, 4, 5, and 6 did not have proof of a health assessment on file.

After reviewing files, it was observed that Staff 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6 did not have proof of the TB results on file.

After reviewing files, it was observed that staff #2 did not have proof of the required Pre-service training and it was over 90 days from the staff #2 's start date.

After reviewing files, it was observed that Staff # 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 did not have document proof of experience for the position of AGS. It was observed that more than 50% of the staff did not qualify as an AGS or above due to lack of experience in the files.

After reviewing files, it was observed that Staff #1 was missing documented experience and Staff # 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 were missing proof of education and experience in their files.

After reviewing files, it was observed that Staff # 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 did not have 2 references on file.

OBSERVED ON 11/17/22, DURING THE INSPECTION THERE WERE 5 INFANTS, 3 YOUNG TODDLERS, AND 1 OLDER TODDLER WITH 1 STAFF IN THE INFANT/TODDLER BUILDING OF THE 5329 BUILDING, IN THE BACK AREA.

OBSERVED ON 11/17/22, 1 SCHOOL AGE CHILD WAS LAYING ON THE FLOOR IN THE BACK AREA OF THE PRESCHOOL SIDE OF THE BUILDING 5325 BY HERSELF OUT OF THE SIGHT OF ANY STAFF.

OBSERVED ON 11/17/22, 3 INFANTS WERE SLEEPING IN BOUNCY SEATS THAT ARE NOT APPROPRIATE REST EQUIPMENT IN THE INFANT AREA.

OBSERVED ON 11/17/22, 1 SCHOOL AGE CHILD WAS LAYING ON A BLANKET ON THE FLOOR WITH NO COT OR MAT UNDER IT ON THE PRESCHOOL SIDE OF BUILDING 5325 IN THE BACK AREA.

STAFF 1 DID NOT HAVE ALL THE REQUIRED CLEARANCES AND WAS PAST 45 DAYS FROM THE HIRE DATE. STAFF 1'S FILE DID NOT HAVE PROOF OF THEIR CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE, STATE POLICE CRIMINAL HISTORY AND NSOR.

REGIONAL OFFICE WAS NOT NOTIFED OF CHILD GOING TO THE HOSPITAL.