Northern Cambria Learning Center

On 11/12/24 observed children using Gillette Shaving Cream which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" for an art activity.

On 11/12/24 the hot water temperature at the sink located in the classroom was 111.4 degrees.

On 11/12/24 the toilet located in the classroom lacked a handwashing sign. On 11/12/24 the toilets in the girls' bathroom located beside the classroom lacked handwashing signs. On 11/12/24 two urinals and one toilet in the boys' bathroom located beside the classroom lacked handwashing signs.

On 11/12/24 observed wooden blocks with rough edges in the outdoor play space. On 11/12/24 observed cracked Magna Tiles with exposed magnets.

On 11/12/24 observed foam blocks with bite marks in the outdoor play space.

Child #1, a 4-year-old, lacked Hepatitis A immunizations according to the recommendations of the ACIP. Child #4 had no documentation of Hepatitis A immunizations. Child #5, a 4-year-old, lacked Hepatitis A immunizations according to the recommendations of the ACIP. Child #5 had documentation of 1 Hepatitis A immunization.

On 11/12/24 observed Excedrin which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" on the 3rd shelf in the 1st closet beside the kitchen area which was accessible to children.

Emergency drills were not conducted annually. The facility provided documentation of an emergency drill being conducted on 10/25/23 but no documentation for 2024.

On 11/12/24 the Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter did not ensure that evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.

The facility was unable to provide documentation that the fire detection system was inspected by a fire safety professional annually. The facility provided documentation that the fire detection system was inspected on 10/9/23 by a fire safety professional but did not provide documentation for 2024.

The file of Child #3 lacked a health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. Child #3, who had an admission date of 8/22/24, had a health report dated 11/11/24. The file of Child #5 lacked a health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. Child #5, who had an admission date of 8/22/24, had a health report dated 10/28/24.

Emergency contact information for Child #5 did not include the complete address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

The emergency contact and agreement for Child #1 were not reviewed and updated at least once in a 6-month period. Child #1's emergency contact and agreement were signed on 4/29/24 with no reviews. The emergency contact and agreement for Child #2 were not reviewed and updated at least once in a 6-month period. Child #2's emergency contact and agreement were signed on 3/19/24 with no reviews. The emergency contact and agreement for Child #3 were not reviewed and updated at least once in a 6-month period. Child #3's emergency contact and agreement were signed on 3/13/24 with no reviews. The emergency contact and agreement for Child #4 were not reviewed and updated at least once in a 6-month period. Child #4's emergency contact and agreement were signed on 3/13/24 with no reviews. The emergency contact and agreement for Child #5 were not reviewed and updated at least once in a 6-month period. Child #5's emergency contact and agreement were signed on 3/13/24 with no reviews.

Observed 2 exposed bolts on the gate in the outdoor play space.

Observed a foam football with pieces missing in an outdoor storage box located in the outdoor play space.

Observed 4 foam blocks with bite marks in an outdoor storage box located in the outdoor play space.

The facility was observed to have an emergency plan that failed to indicate a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

The file for Child #2, a preschooler contained an immunization record that was not in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP. Specifically, the immunization record contained only one Hepatitis A vaccine on 04/28/22, the ACIP recommends two by the age of 2 years old.

The file for Staff person #1 was observed to lack documentation of evaluations during the first 18 months, as evidenced by an evaluation dated 12/12/2023.

The files for children #1 and #2 were observed to contain original agreements.

The facility was observed to have an Emergency Plan that did not include a statement regarding continuity of operations in the event of an emergency at the facility

The Director reported the facility is utilizing an outdoor play space that has not been measured or licensed for use as childcare space.

An outlet on the wall to the left when entering the gym from the hallway was observed to lack a protective receptacle cover.

Two containers of hand sanitizer were observed to be stored in the center lap drawer of an unlocked desk in the measured childcare space

The "go" bag containing the first-aid kit was observed to be stored on a low bookshelf adjacent to the children's cubbies and therefore accessible to children.

The file for Child #3 was observed to lack written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP within 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.

The file for Child #1 and Child #2 were observed to Lack written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department that the children had current influenza vaccinations.

The facility lacked documentation of a manual test of the fire detection System once every 30 days

The file for Staff person #1 was observed to contain an associate degree, but the degree did not specify the field of study, therefore it was unable to be determined that the staff person was qualified to be an Assistant Group Supervisor as was documented on the Staff Data Worksheet. There was no documented child care experience in the staff person's file.

The files for children #1, #3, #4 and #5 were observed to lack an Agreement that was signed by the operator.

The files for children #1, #2, #3 and #5 were observed to lack an Agreement that specified the date of the Child's admission.

The files of Children #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 were observed to contain an original agreement.

The file for Child #1, and #2 was observed to lack an emergency contact form that included the enrolling parent's work address and work phone number.

The file for child #5 was observed to lack an emergency contact form that included information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP

The file for Child #5 was observed to lack an emergency contact form that included the release person's addresses.

The file of child #1 lacked a record of the flu vaccination and/or an exemption letter for this vaccination.

The file of child #2 lacked an initial health assessment.

The file of child #2 lacked an agreement; none was on file.

At the time of the inspection, there was not a posting of the phone numbers for the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control

The girls' and boys' restroom lacked hand washing signs at the sinks, toilets, and urinals.

The girls' and boys' restroom lacked lidded waste receptacle.

Observed 3 wooden shelving units and the wooden kitchen play set that were crush hazards.

The emergency plan lacked accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.