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The file for Staff #1 lacked documentation of application of a FBI clearance prior to date of hire (SEE IS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. The FBI clearance for Staff #1 was dated 3/24/26, after Staff #1's date of hire (SEE IS CODE SHEET). The two most recent Child Abuse clearances on file for Staff #4 are dated 1/19/21 and 1/26/26, more than 60 months apart. The two most recent NSOR certificates on file for Staff #7 (2/1/21 & 3/25/26) and Staff #8 (12/17/19 & 1/16/26), more than 60 months apart. The most recent FBI clearance on file for Staff #8 is dated 7/23/20, more than 60 months prior.

The most recent emergency plan training on file for Staff #6 is dated 11/6/23, more than 12 months prior.

A trash can in the outside play space was observed containing garbage from days prior to the inspection.

The most recent health assessment on file for Child #3 (Young Toddler) is dated 7/30/25, more than 6 months prior. The most recent health assessment on file for Child #5 (Young Toddler) is dated 8/18/25, more than 6 months prior.

The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #6 (Older Toddler) are dated 1/15/25 & 4/1/26, more than 12 months apart. The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #7 (Preschool Age) are dated 9/24/24 & 11/13/25, more than 12 months apart.

The immunization record for Child #3 (YT) lacked the following immunizations: 1 dose of DTAP, 1 dose of HiB, and 1 dose of Pneumococcal without a Letter of Exemption in the file. The immunization record for Child #4 (OT) lacked the following immunizations: 1 dose of Hepatitis A without a Letter of Exemption in the file. The immunization record for Child #6 (OT) lacked the following immunizations: 1 dose of DTAP, 1 dose of HiB, 1 dose of Pneumococcal, 1 dose of MMR, 1 dose of Varicella, and 2 doses of Hepatitis A without a Letter of Exemption in the file. Child #3, Child #4, and Child #6 must be dismissed from care by close of business on 4/13/26 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.

In the Older Toddler Room, an Epi-Pen labeled for Child #9 was observed with an expiration date of 11/2025. In the Toddler Room, an Epi-Pen labeled for Child #10 was observed with an expiration date of 3/2026.

The two most recent health assessments on file for Staff #5 (11/27/23 & 2/17/26) and Staff #8 (5/22/23 & 11/5/25) are dated more than 24 months apart.

The health assessment on file for Staff #1, dated 3/16/26, does not include the physician or health care professional's assessment of the staff person's suitability to provide child care.

The most recent annual traffic letter on file at the facility was dated 11/14/24, more than 12 months prior.

Staff #2 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (SEE IS CODE SHEET): PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 2. The training was completed on 4/13/26.

The most recent mandated reporter training on file for Staff #4 (1/20/21) and Staff #8 (11/16/20) are dated more than 60 months prior.

The file for Child #1 contained the original financial agreement when the parent is to receive the original agreement.

The emergency contact forms for Child #6 lacked the name of the child's physician or source of medical care.

The emergency contact forms for Child #6 lacked the child's health insurance/MA policy number for the child's health care benefits.

The two most recent parent review and signatures for the emergency contact forms on file for Child #2 (7/9/25 & 2/17/26), Child #5 (1/8/25 & 10/28/25), and Child #8 (7/9/25 & 2/8/26) are dated more than 6 months apart.

The two most recent parent review and signatures for the financial agreement forms on file for Child #2 (7/9/25 & 2/17/26), Child #5 (1/8/25 & 10/29/25), and Child #8 (7/9/25 & 2/8/26) are dated more than 6 months apart.

The file for Staff Person #3 contained 0 of 12 annual childcare training hours within the training timeframe of 6/2024-6/2025.

Based on a conversation with Staff #1, the facility did not provide documentation from a child's file when it was requested by the parent.

The PA State Police clearance on file for Staff #3 was requested on 11/7/25, which is more than 45 days after Staff #3's date of hire, and was in a pending status at the time of inspection. The file for Staff #6 contained an NSOR certificate dated 11/10/25, beyond Staff #6's date of hire, as required by Announcement C-25-01 (SEE IS CODE SHEET). The two most recent NSOR certificates on file for Staff #8 (1/16/20 & 7/23/25), Staff #14 (1/17/20 & 9/10/25), Staff #15 (5/19/20 & 10/9/25), and Staff #23 (1/17/20 & 7/25/25) are dated more than 60 months apart. The two most recent PA State Police clearances on file for Staff #9 (3/8/20 & 7/8/25), Staff #11 (5/17/20 & 7/21/25), Staff #19 (5/17/20 & 7/21/25), and Staff #24 (12/6/18 & 11/4/25) are dated more than 60 months apart. The two most recent Child Abuse clearances on file for Staff #9 (6/8/20 & 7/24/25), Staff #11 (5/24/20 & 7/23/25), Staff #14 (5/24/20 & 5/29/25), Staff #19 (5/24/20 & 7/23/25), Staff #21 (5/26/20 & 8/3/25), Staff #23 (5/24/20 & 7/23/25), and Staff #24 (12/12/18 & 11/7/25) are dated more than 60 months apart. The two most recent FBI clearances on file for Staff #9 (3/9/20 & 8/5/25) and Staff #24 (12/27/18 & 8/1/23)…

The facility's emergency plan lacked a method for the facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.

The facility's emergency plan lacked a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency plan has ended and how the facility will provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

The initial emergency plan trainings on file for Staff #1 (10/8/25) and Staff #6 (10/8/25) are dated more than 90 days after the staff person's date of hire (SEE IS CODE SHEET).

At the time of inspection, the facility's emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location.

The facility's emergency plan parent letter lacked the method to inform parents the emergency has ended, instructions for how to be safely reunited with their child, and accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

In Pre-K 3, an accessible plastic pipe bracket was observed to be broken with rough edges and could be harmful to children.

Peeling paint next to the refrigerator and cracked paint/plaster at the top edge of the sink in the bathroom were observed in the Pre-K 3 classroom.

Cracked vinyl was observed on the bench cushion in the Pre-K 4 classroom and was not in good repair. Foam blocks with teeth marks were observed in the K Prep classroom and were not in good repair. In the front outdoor play space, an exposed bolt was observed on a Little Tikes car and could be harmful to children.

The initial health assessment on file for Child #1 (School Age), dated 8/10/23, was completed when the child was a preschool-aged child and not a school-aged child.

The two most recent health assessments on file Child #4 (Younger Toddler at the time) are dated 9/22/23 & 2/14/25, more than 6 months apart. The two most recent health assessments on file Child #5 (Younger Toddler at the time) are dated 10/7/24 & 10/7/25, more than 6 months apart.

The health assessment on file for Child #3 does not indicate if the child was assessed for acute or chronic health problems, special needs, and recommendations for treatment or services.

The most recent health assessment on file for Child #4 (Older Toddler), dated 2/14/25, lacked documentation of immunizations and did not have a letter of exemption on file from the parent. The immunization record for Child #6 (Infant) lacked the following immunizations: 2 doses of DTAP, 1 dose of Hib, 2 doses of Pneumococcal, and 1 dose of Polio without a Letter of Exemption in the file. Child #4 and Child #6 must be dismissed from care by close of business on 11/12/25 and may only return to care when an immunization record is provided or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.

An Epi Pen for Child #7, with an expiration date of 11/2024, was observed in the Older Toddler classroom.

In the Older Toddler classroom, diapers were observed in an unlidded garbage can.

The initial health assessment on file for Staff #2 (9/18/25) is dated after the staff person's date of hire (SEE IS CODE SHEET). The two most recent health assessments on file for Staff #9 (8/10/22 & 1/5/25), Staff #14 (11/1/22 & 4/7/25), Staff #16 (7/12/23 & 10/1/25), Staff #18 (8/22/23 & 10/31/25), Staff #19 (5/17/23 & 10/28/25), and Staff #20 (3/5/23 & 7/23/25) are dated more than 24 months apart. The most recent health assessment on file for Staff #12 contained a date that was illegible, making the health assessment unacceptable.

The most recent health assessment on file for Staff #13, dated 7/29/25, lacked the title of the health care provider who completed the form.

The current health assessment on file for Staff #10, dated 11/2/25, indicates that the staff person has a communicable/contagious disease, with no additional information given.

The facility's emergency plan lacked accommodations for children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.

The fire alarm 30-day test log includes test dates 1/10/25-2/10/25, 3/10/25-4/10/25, 5/9/25-6/9/25, 6/9/25-7/9/25, and 8/8/25-9/8/25, more than 30 days apart. The most recent documented fire alarm testing was dated 10/8/25, more than 30 days prior.

The facility's emergency plan lacked plans for the sheltering of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility, and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.

The facility's emergency plan lacked plans for evacuating children from the facility building and evacuating children to a location away from the facility premises.

The facility's Shaken Baby Syndrome/Abusive Head Trauma policy lacked strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child and the prevention and identification of child maltreatment. Staff #24 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 listed Pennsylvania Health & Safety Update 2022 (1 hour) training. Staff #24 must complete PA Required Health & Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 1 and Part 2.

Staff #4, Staff #5, Staff #6 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (SEE IS CODE SHEET): Pediatric First Aid/CPR training. Staff #6 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their hire date (SEE IS CODE SHEET): PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 1 & Part 2. The trainings were completed on 10/28/25 and 10/29/25.

Staff #4 has not completed mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (SEE IS CODE SHEET). The two most recent mandated reporter trainings on file for Staff #9 (3/5/20 & 7/18/25), Staff #12 (6/19/20 & 8/8/25), and Staff #15 (11/19/19 & 1/6/25) are dated more than 60 months apart.

The staff evaluation on file for Staff #7 is dated 9/1/25, more than 12 months from the staff person's date of hire (SEE IS CODE SHEET).

The file for Staff #1, classified as an assistant group supervisor, lacked documentation of a high school diploma or general education development certificate and 2 years of experience with children.

The two most recent child service reports on file for Child #4 are dated 2/4/25 & 10/9/25, more than 6 months apart. The most recent child service report on file for Child #5 is dated 2/4/25, more than 6 months prior.

The financial agreement form on file for Child #1 lacked the child's date of admission at the facility.

The file for Child #1 contained the original financial agreement when the parent is to receive the original agreement.

The emergency contact form on file for Child #4 lacked the contact names and phone numbers for who shall be contacted in an emergency.

The emergency contact form on file for Child #4 lacked the enrolling parents work address and work phone number.

The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 lacked the parent's signature giving the facility written consent to obtain emergency medical care.

The emergency contact form for Child #2 lacked complete addresses and telephone numbers for all listed release persons.

The most recent parent review and signature for the emergency contact form on file for Child #1 is dated 3/25/24, more than 6 months prior. The file for Child #4 (1/10/25 & 10/29/25) and Child #5 (11/7/24 & 11/3/25) contained an emergency contact form that was reviewed and updated by the parent more than 6 months apart.

The most recent parent review and signature for the financial agreement form on file for Child #1 is dated 3/25/24, more than 6 months prior. The file for Child #4 (1/10/25 & 10/29/25) and Child #5 (11/7/24 & 10/28/25) contained an emergency contact form that was reviewed and updated by the parent more than 6 months apart.

The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 lacked the parent's signature giving the facility written consent to administer minor first aid.

The file for Staff #6 contained 1 nonfamily written reference letter.

The file for Staff #22 (contained 11 of 12) and Staff #23 (contained 3 of 12) lacked 12 annual childcare training hours within the training timeframe of 12/2023-12/2024.