Otterbein Early Education Center

The operator was not in compliance with the CPSL. This is evidenced by staff person #1 (DOH see LIS code sheet) having a NSOR certificate dated 8/22/2025 in their record. The operator confirmed that staff person #1 started to have direct contact and/or routine interaction with children prior to the results of the NSOR being received (first day caring for children see LIS code).

The file for Staff Person #1 (DOH see LIS code sheet) contains Child Abuse clearances dated 1/27/2023 and 11/15/2023. The clearance dated 1/27/2023 is a volunteer clearance and was not updated for the purpose of employment until 11/15/2023, which was months after the staff person started caring for children and therefore not in compliance with the CPSL.

It was observed on 12/4/2023 in the Praying Mantis room (2-year-olds) plastic bags being used to store extra clothing in are accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

It was observed on 12/8/2022 in the Grasshopper room a Magic Eraser was accessible to children. It was observed on 12/8/2022 in the Dragonflies room a Magic Eraser was accessible to children. It was observed on 12/8/2022 in the Silkworm room Multiple packets of wipes, labeled "Keep out of Reach of Children" were accessible to children. (ALL CORRECTED ONSITE)

It was observed on 12/8/2022 in the Grasshopper room a Magic Eraser was not stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. It was observed on 12/8/2022 in the Dragonfly room a Magic Eraser was not stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. It was observed on 12/8/2022 in the Butterfly room a Magic Eraser was not stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. It was observed on 12/8/2022 in the Inchworm room a Magic Eraser was not stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content.

It was observed on 12/8/2022 in the Silkworm room (Young toddlers) multiple sensory bottles had lids with a diameter of less than 1 inch and were removeable were accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. Some of the sensory bottles also contained objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

It was observed on 12/8/2022 the files for Child #1 - 6 contained the original agreements.

It was observed on 12/6/2021 the telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center was not posted by the telephone in the Butterfly classroom. It was observed on 12/6/2021 the telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center was not posted by the telephone in the Dragonfly classroom.

It was observed on 12/6/2021 the metal pipes near the magnetic board on the Preschool playground were rusted and some of the rust was flaking off.

It was observed on 12/6/2021 there was peeling paint on the window and windowsill of the exterior window near the magnetic board in the Preschool playground area.

It was observed on 12/6/2021 the bottom portion of the storage tray on the magnetic board was broken and not in good repair.

It was observed on 12/6/2021 there was an Epi-Pen on-site in the Butterfly classroom for Child #1 without written consent from the parent for administration of the medication. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

The provider does not have proof of purchase of the interconnected smoke detectors that are installed at the facility and is not in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).