Owl Hill Learning Center

The first aid kids in pkc3 and pkc4 were stored in areas accessible to the children. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

The first aid kit in pkc8 did not include gloves. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

A fan was observed mounted on the wall, and the cord was dangling down within reach of the children. (CORRECTED ON SITE). Dusty vents were observed in PKC1, PKC4, PKC6, and PKC7. Sharp adult scissors were observed within reach of the children in PKC2. (CORRECTED ON SITE) PKC4 - The trash can and the wall behind the trash can were visibly soiled. PKC8 - An area of the metal baseboard was separating.

Areas of peeling paint were observed throughout the building (in the hallway, pkc2, pkc5, pkc6, and pkc8).

The hinges were broken on the large toy container located on the small playground. PKC6 - A section of the play couch was torn, exposing the inner foam and wooden structure.

The immunization record on file for child 1 was not in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. The 2nd Hepatitis A dose was missing.

The emergency contact information on file for children #2 and #5 did not include a complete address for the child's physician or source of medical care. The form on file for child #4 did not include the phone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

The emergency contact information on file for child #2 did not include the enrolling parent's work telephone number.

The emergency contact information on file for child #3 did not include a complete address for one of the listed release persons. The emergency contact information on file for child #5 did not include a complete address for a listed release person.

Some of the emergency contact forms present in PKC1, PKC3, and PKC4 were past due to be updated. The master files had been updated, but the updated forms were not in the sets with the groups. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

Staff person #1 has acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer is not PQAS-certified in that training topic.

Facility self-reported the following incident: Staff persons #1 and #2 were taking a group of preschool aged children to the playground at approximately 2:05pm on 10/8/24. During the transition to the playground, child #1 was able to slip away from the group and was left behind in the building when the group went to the playground. Child #1 was found in the hallway by another staff person. The staff person returned the child to the group on the playground, and reported being back in the office by 2:10pm.

Staff person 1 began work as a provisional hire, and the staff person resided out of the state in the past 5 years (Florida, Maryland, and Virginia). The staff person's record did not contain the required out of state clearances at start date, nor documentation that the clearances has been requested. (CORRECTED ON SITE) Staff person 2 worked for a period of time with expired clearance on file. The child abuse clearance expired 9/6/23, but was not updated until 10/16/23. The PA criminal history clearance expired 9/29/23, but was not updated until 10/17/23. The staff person was suspended from a childcare position on 10/15/23. Staff person 5 began working as a provisional hire without either a complete NSOR on file, nor documentation that the NSOR had been requested. In addition, the staff person worked beyond a 45 day provisional hire period without complete clearances on file. The NSOR was obtained 51 days after start date.

A handwashing sign was not posted near the sinks in the large bathroom.

The health assessment and TB test results were on file for staff person 4 were not obtained within the 12 months prior to start date. The health assessment was dated 10/18/23. TB test results were more than a year old at start date (from 2019).

More than 60 days lapsed between the fire drills conducted 4/4/23 and subsequently 8/2/23.

The facility's policy relating to the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment did not address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.

A written plan of daily activities (for hours falling under DHS license) was not posted in rooms 1, 2, 5, and 6.

An emergency contact form was not present in room 1 for one of the children receiving care in the space.

The written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed conspicuously in room 6.

Staff persons 5 and 6 were serving as assistant group supervisors at the facility. Their records did not contain sufficient documentation of education/experience.

Staff person 3 has been employed for more than 90 days and did not have an approved Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file.

The mandated reporter training on file for staff person 1 expired on 3/19/22, and the updated training was not completed until 4/12/22. Staff person 2 worked for a period of time with expired clearances on file. -State police clearance expired 1/30/22, updated clearance obtained 4/7/22 -Child abuse clearance expired 2/1/22, updated clearance obtained 4/7/22 -DHS FBI clearance expired 1/31/22, updated clearance obtained 4/11/22

The health assessment on file for staff person 3 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. The health assessment on file for staff person 4 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination, nor the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Emergency contact information for some of the enrolled children had been updated in the master file, but not in the files in the childcare spaces. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

Staff person 1 left two infants alone while eating lunch to enter a neighboring child care space. Staff estimated that the supervision lapse lasted less than 2 minutes.

Staff person 1 entered into a one year old room while yelling and using profane language.

A container of disinfectant was observed within reach of toddlers. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

Plastic bags were observed within reach of toddlers (CORRECTED ON SITE)

An infant was observed sleeping in a crib that did not have at least 2 feet of space around three sides. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

Bottles were observed without name labels.

Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: 10 hour health and safety training The staff person had a six hour training on file dated 8/1/2018. The 6 hour training is only permitted if dated 9/30/16 - 6/30/18.

An infant was observed sleeping in a swing. Staff person 1 was asked to move the infant to the crib. After visiting the remaining rooms, certification staff revisited the room and the infant was still sleeping in the swing. The child was moved after the second visit. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

Staff persons 1, 2, and 3 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). Staff person # 1 had the six hour training on file dated 8/1/2018. Staff person 2 did not have the training on file. Staff person #3 had the six hour training on file dated prior to 9/30/16. The 6 hour training is only permitted if dated 9/30/16 - 6/30/18. 10 Hour Health and Safety training (1) Prevention and control of infectious diseases (including immunization) and the establishment of a grace period that allows homeless children and children in foster care to receive services under this subchapter while their families (including foster families) are taking necessary action to comply with immunization and other health and safety requirements. (2) Prevention of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and use of safe sleep practices. (3) Administration of medication, consistent with standards for parental consent. (4) Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions. (5) Building and physical premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical…

Staff person # 2 has not completed mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).

On 12/6/2021, child 1 was injured while at the facility. The incident report was not given to a parent on the day of the incident.

A first aid kit in a room that is used for wrap-care for pre-k counts children did not include tape. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

The surfacing on the preschool playground did not meet the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The rubber mulch measured at less than 6 inches of loose fill (approximately 3 inches) in areas immediately around the embedded play equipment.

Rubber mulch from the preschool playground was observed along the edge of the toddler playground. The pieces had a diameter of less than 1 inch.

The immunization records on file for child 2 were not in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. Child 2's record did not include documentation of the 4th Dtap dose.

A written plan of daily activities was not posted in the infant room.