Penn-Mont Academy

The file of staff #1 lacked the PA State Police, Child Abuse, and National Sex Offender Registry clearances. The file of staff #2 had the PA State Police clearance dated 9-4-25, which was after the staff's first day in care with children.

The files of staff #1 and #2, both aides lacked proof of education and experience (if applicable).

The files of staff #1 and #2 lacked 2 letters of recommendation.

At the time of assessing supervision in the infant room, staff #1, #2, and #3 named the same children in their respected groups.

Observed the supply closet located downstairs between the boys' and girls' restroom was unlocked; there were cleaning supplies present in the closet.

Observed in the infant room a window with a broken handle/crank to open the window.

Observed an Epi Pen for child #1 in the infant room but no medication log was present.

Staff person(s) #1, #2, and #3 whom are by themselves during after school care, lacked completion of Health and Safety training. The files of staff persons #8, #9, and #12 lacked documentation of completing the 1-hour Health and Safety training. Staff person #3 lacked documentation of completing the required pre-service training in Pediatric First Aid and CPR prior to being left alone with children.

The file of staff #6 had late clearances due to the fact they were dated: PA State Police 10-8-23 and 9-26-18; PA Child Abuse 10-11-23 and 10-2-18; DHS FBI 8-16-24 and 4-3-19. The file of staff #8 had late clearances due to the fact they were dated: PA State Police 11-16-22 and 4-9-17.

Observed the supply closet located downstairs between the boys' and girls' restroom was unlocked; there were cleaning supplies present in the closet.

Observed in the gym, in the far-right corner, peeling paint on wall.

There were not handwashing signs in the 2 restrooms in room C-4.

The interior door that leads from room E-2 to E-3 was blocked with a cart and activity supplies. The interior door from E-3 to E-2 was blocked with a cabinet. The interior door from T-3 to C-5 was blocked with a drying rack and laundry basket.

Observed a small trampoline in room T-1 with loose handlebars. Observed a small trampoline in room T-3 with torn rubber around the base creating a pitch hazard. Observed a cracked plastic bin of dinosaurs in the lower playground space.

Observed in the gym, large foam building blocks with bite marks and/or chunks bitten from the equipment. Observed on the white shelf used for before/after school care, 5 foam blocks with bite marks.

The file of staff #4 lacked a current health assessment due the fact the most recent one in the file was dated 8-8-22. The file of staff #7 had health assessments more than 24 months apart due to the fact they were dated: 7-1-24 and 2-7-22. The file of staff #8 had health assessments more than 24 months apart due to the fact they were dated: 1-15-24 and 1-10-22

The file of staff #12 lacked completion of Health and Safety training.

There was not a file for child #1 at the time of reviewing children's files.

Staff person #3 lacked documentation of completing the required pre-service training in Pediatric First Aid and CPR prior to being left alone with children. Staff #10 lacked completion of Pediatric First Aid and CPR in an approved curriculum.

The files of staff #3 had an FBI clearance requested from PDE, rather than DHS; and the DHS FBI clearance on file was dated 3 months after the staff's initial start date (see LIS code sheet). The files of staff #6 had an FBI clearance requested from PDE, rather than DHS; and the DHS FBI receipt for fingerprinting and clearance on file were dated after the staff's initial start date (see LIS code sheet).

The emergency plan lacked Continuity of Operations.

Based on conversation with the director, the emergency plan that is shared with the parents at the time of enrollment does not speak to 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.

At the time of the inspection, there were no postings of the telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center in the following rooms: Room 121, Room 117 left side and right side,

At the time of the inspection, the first-aid kit located downstairs for the gross motor space lacked scissors.

At the time of the inspection, observed in room 121 and room 117 hand washing signs were not posted at each adult sink.

At the time of the inspection, observed in the upper playground space a tan and brown metal climbing structure with triangle shaped steps that had rust in the corners. Observed in the bottom playground, a Little Tikes brand brown and tan house with an exposed hole in the hard plastic on the left side of the doorway. Observed in room 117, Toddler 2 room, a broken basket housing work activity mats. Observed in the gross motor space, large foam blocks torn with exposed foam.

At the time of the inspection, observed in room 117, Toddler 3 room a red checkered print cushioned chair with holes on both arms; in room 121 a green cushioned chair with a hole in the stitching.

The file of staff #1 lacked a health assessment that included information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children and an assessment of the person's suitability to provide childcare.

Based on the fire drill log, a fire drill was held more than 60 days apart due to the fact the dates documented were April 27, 2023 and July 5, 2023 which is 69 days.

At the time of the inspection, the evacuation routes were not posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.

There was not documentation of testing the smoke detection system every 30 days. Rather, the facility had documentation of a fire professional testing the system annually even though the facility does not fall under the Panic Act 42.

The file of child #1 lacked an initial health assessment.

The director reported the annual traffic letter to the local traffic safety authorities was not sent in 2023.

The file of staff persons #1, #4, and #5 lacked completion of the 1-hour updated Health and Safety training (see LIS code sheet).

At the time of the inspection, observed on the patio of the outdoor play space, a flowerpot approximately 2 feet tall and 1 foot wide filled with only water.

Staff person(s) #2 and #7 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety training. Staff person #3 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid and CPR.

At the time of the inspection, there were not daily schedules posted in the following child care spaces: Room 121, Room 117 left side, and in the gross motor room downstairs.

At the time of the inspection, there was not a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency posted conspicuously in the following rooms: Room 121, Room 117 left side and right side, and in the gross motor room downstairs.

At the time of the inspection, the current certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.

The file of staff #1 lacked valid FBI clearances due to the fact the one on file was for the Dept. of Education; there was a receipt on file for DHS FBI clearance dated 11-3-21 which was after the start date (see LIS code sheet) and a disclosure statement not dated. The file of staff #2 had a late Child Abuse clearance due to the fact they were dated 7-10-15 and 7-24-20. The file of staff #5 had only the receipt for the National Sex Offender Registry (see LIS code sheet). The file of staff #6 had an invalid PA State Police clearance due to the fact it was for the purpose of volunteer rather than employment. The file of staff #8 had a PA State Police Clearance more than 90 days from start date due to the fact it was date 11-3-22 (see LIS code sheet) and a disclosure statement not dated. The file of staff #9 lacked a PA State Police clearance (see LIS code sheet) and a disclosure statement not dated.

Observed in the toddler twos room shaving cream labeled "keep out of the reach of children" used for crafting.

Observed red peeling paint on the base of the "telephone tower" in the outdoor play space.

Observed in room CH #1, 2 broken wooden spoke and wheel manipulatives. Observed in the gym, a damage outlet plate that was cracked with a sharp edge.

Observed in the childcare room used by young school age children, a pink foam square with a circle in the middle building block with bite marks. Observed in the gym, exposed foam on the climbing/building block.

Observed 2 white shelving units on wheels used for before and after school care with damaged walls; the walls to the back of the cabinets were not attached.

The refrigerator used for before and after school care lacked a thermometer.

The files of children #3, #4, #5, and #7 lacked documentation of a flu shot or an exemption letter submitted by the parent(s).

Observed an epi pen labeled for child #1 with an expiration date of 10-17-22. Observed an epi pen labeled for child #2 with an expiration date of 6-2022.

Observed a bottled labeled for child #9 and a cup labeled for child #10 both with milk that were previously served and returned to the refrigerator.

Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of hire (see LIS code sheet): 31f 10 Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR training. Staff persons #8 and #9 have not completed the following required per-service training within 90 days of hire (see LIS code sheet): 31f 1-10 health and safety pre-service training modules and Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR training.

The file of staff #10 had late mandated reporter training due to the fact the trainings in file were dated 8-13-17 and 11-2-22, which is more than 60 months apart. The file of staff #4 had late mandated reporter training due to the fact the trainings in file were dated 8-17-17 and 9-17-22 which is more than 60 months apart.

The files of children #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, and #8 lacked child service reports within the last 6 months.

The file of staff #1, an aide lacked documentation of education. The file of staff #3, a group supervisor lacked proof of experience.

The files of staff #1 and #7 lacked two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

3rd citation. Previously cited on 11/15/21 and 1/10/22. Staff #1, with a start date of 8/25/21, lacked a valid FBI Clearance. Staff #1 had a Department of Education FBI Clearance dated 9/21/17.

2nd citation. Previously cited on 11/15/21. Staff #2, with a start date of 8/25/21, lacked a valid FBI Clearance. Staff #2 had a Department of Education FBI Clearance dated 9/21/17.

At approximately 9:45 AM Certification Staff observed Child #1 sleeping on his/her belly on a mat. When Certification Staff questioned Staff #1, Staff #1 indicated Child #1 was placed on his/her side to sleep at the parents' request and rolled to the belly position.

2nd citation. Previously cited on 11/15/21. Observed an electrical outlet which lacked a protective receptacle cover by the handicap stall in the Girls' Bathroom located across from the Art Room.

Observed a first-aid kit hanging on the hook by the door in the Children's House 4 Room which was accessible to children in care.

2nd citation. Previously cited on 11/15/21. Observed peeling paint around the French Door located in the Toddler Playground.

2nd citation. Previously cited on 11/15/21. Observed a cracked hole where the door was located on the Step 2 Playhouse creating rough edges on the Toddler Playground. Observed a frayed cream rug used to place activities in the E 2 Room.

2nd citation. Previously cited on 11/15/21. Staff #3 lacked a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting.

2nd citation. Previously cited on 11/15/21. Staff #4 lacked a health assessment which included an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination and information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.

2nd citation. Previously cited on 11/15/21. From 12/19/20 until updated on 1/29/21, the facility did not have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants and toddlers. The emergency plan dated 1/29/21 did not provide for accommodations for children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.

Staff #1 lacked a Child Abuse Clearance updated every 60 months. Staff #1 had a Child Abuse Clearance dated 10/19/20 with a previous one dated 9/24/15. Staff #4 lacked a FBI Clearance dated prior to or on the date of initial hire. Staff #4, with a start date of 8/19/19, contained a FBI Clearance dated 8/24/19. Staff #7 lacked a Child Abuse Clearance and National Sex Offender Registry Verification Certificate dated prior to or on the date of initial hire. Staff #7, with a start date of 10/16/20, contained a Child Abuse Clearance dated 10/22/20 and a NSOR dated 10/20/20. Staff #8 lacked a State Police Clearance and Child Abuse Clearance updated every 60 months. Staff #8 had a State Police Clearance dated 8/27/20 with a previous one dated 7/8/15. Staff #8 had a Child Abuse Clearance dated 8/27/20 with a previous one dated 7/2/15. Staff #8 lacked documentation of the National Sex Offender Registry Verification Certificate by July 1, 2020. Staff #8, with a start date of 8/30/07, had a NSOR dated 9/4/20. Staff #9, with a start date of 8/25/21, lacked a valid FBI Clearance. Staff #9 had a Department of Education FBI Clearance dated 9/21/17. Staff #9 lacked a National Sex Offender…

On 11/15/21 observed an apple slicer in the top drawer to the left of the handwashing sink which was accessible to children in Children's House 5 Room.

Staff #4 and #7 lacked documentation of training regarding the emergency plan on an annual basis. Staff #4 and #7 had documentation of emergency plan training on 8/18/21 but not for 2020.

On 11/15/21 observed an electrical outlet which lacked a protective receptacle cover between the sinks in the Girls' Bathroom located across from the Art Room. On 11/15/21 observed an electrical outlet which lacked a protective receptacle cover by the handicap stall in the Girls' Bathroom located across from the Art Room. On 11/15/21 observed an electrical outlet which lacked a protective receptacle cover between the sinks in the Boys' Bathroom located across from the Art Room.

On 11/15/21 observed Member's Mark Disinfecting Wipes which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" on the counter between the sinks which were accessible to children in the Children's House 5 Room. On 11/15/21 observed Grove Hand Sanitizer Gel which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" on the bottom shelf of the last upper cabinet to the right of the sink which was accessible to children in the E 2 Room. On 11/15/21 observed Revive Immune Boost which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" in the first drawer to the left of the sink in the E 2 Room.

The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance, and poison control center was not posted by the telephone in the Art Room.

On 11/15/21 the first-aid kit in Children's House 4 Room lacked nonporous gloves.

On 11/15/21 observed peeling paint around the French Door located in the Toddler Playground.

On 11/15/21 observed a small table in front of the door to the connecting classroom in Children's House 5 Room.

On 11/15/21 observed a frayed basket containing paper under the window by the world maps in the Children's House 1 Room. On 11/15/21 observed a cracked hole where the door was located on the Step 2 Playhouse creating rough edges on the Toddler Playground. On 11/15/21 observed a frayed cream rug used to place activities in the E 2 Room. On 11/15/21 observed 5 frayed cream rugs used to place activities in the E 3 Room.

On 11/15/21 observed embedded equipment in the School-Age Outdoor Play Space with approximately 7 inches of mulch. On 11/15/21 observed embedded equipment in the Children's Place Outdoor Play Space with approximately 2 to 4 inches of mulch. The Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends 9 inches of mulch as protective surface covering.

The refrigerator temperature was 46.9 degrees in Children's House 3 Room.

The file of Child #8 lacked an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. The file of Child #8 contained a health report dated 11/5/20 with a previous one dated 2/7/19.

The file of Child #9 lacked a health report which included a list of the child's current medication and the reason for the medication as well if a special diet is prescribed for a child and if the diet is administered to the child, written instructions.

The files of Children #1 and #5 lacked a current influenza immunization in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. The file of Child #2, a 9 1/2 month old, lacked the Rotavirus, DTAP/DTP/TD, HIB, Pneumococcal, Polio, and influenza immunizations in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. The file of Child #2 contained documentation of 1 Rotavirus immunization, 1 DTAP/DTP/TD immunization, 1 HIB immunization, 1 Pneumococcal immunization, and 1 Polio immunization. The file of Child #9, a 30 month old, lacked Pneumococcal, Varicella, and Hepatitis A immunizations in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. The file of Child #9 contained documentation of 3 Pneumococcal immunizations, no Varicella immunization, and 1 Hepatitis A immunization.

Staff #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #10, #11, and #12 lacked a health assessment conducted every 24 months. Staff #1 had a current health assessment dated 10/28/21 with a previous one dated 10/21/19. Staff #2 had a health assessment dated 8/16/19. Staff #3 had a current health assessment dated 10/30/20 with a previous one dated 9/26/18. Staff #4 had a current health assessment dated 11/3/21 with a previous one dated 8/5/19. Staff #5 had a current health assessment dated 11/14/20 with a previous one dated 5/1/18. Staff #6 had a current health assessment dated 11/5/21 with a previous one dated 10/22/19. Staff #9 and #13 lacked a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting. Staff #10 has a health assessment dated 9/6/19. Staff #11 had a current health assessment dated 10/22/20 with a previous one dated 9/25/18. Staff #12 had a current health assessment dated 2/5/20 with a previous one dated 1/23/18.

Staff #8 lacked a health assessment which included an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination and information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.

From 12/19/20 until updated on 1/29/21, the facility did not have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants and toddlers. The emergency plan dated 1/29/21 did not provide for accommodations for children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.

The facility was unable to provide proof of purchase of the interconnected smoke detector system.

The file of Child #2 lacked an initial health report no later than 90 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. The file of child #2, with an admission date of 6/14/21, lacked any health report.

Staff #9 lacked documentation of mandated reporter training completed every 60 months. Staff #9 had documentation of mandated reporter training completed on 10/31/16.

The files of Staff #3, #4, #6, #8, #11, and #12 lacked documentation of a written evaluation on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. Staff #3, with a start date of 10/8/18, contained a written evaluation dated 6/9/21 but did not contain one for 2020. Staff #4, with a start date of 8/19/19, contained a written evaluation dated 6/10/21 but did not contain one for 2020. Staff #6, with a start date of 10/24/19, contained a written evaluation dated 6/11/21 but did not contain one for 2020. Staff #8, with a start date of 8/30/07, contained a written evaluation dated 6/9/21 with a previous one dated 2/4/19. Staff #11, with a start date of 12/1/09, contained a written evaluation dated 6/7/21 with a previous one dated 5/23/19. Staff #12, with a start date of 5/15/05, contained a written evaluation dated 6/7/21 with a previous one dated 6/4/19.

Staff #12, who was designated as a group supervisor, lacked documentation of 2 years of experience with children.

Staff #3, who was designated as an assistant group supervisor, lacked documentation of 2 years experience with children.

The files of children #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, and #10 lacked the date on which the fee is to be paid on the agreement.

The file of child #4 lacked the complete work address of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form.

The file of Child #8 lacked the health insurance policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable, on the emergency contact form.

The Art Room lacked a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency displayed conspicuously.

Staff #7 lacked two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Staff #7 only had one written reference.

Staff #4 and #7, who were hired prior to the implementation of the new regulations, did not complete pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 180 days of the new regulations being implemented.

Staff #6 and #7, who were hired prior to the implementation of the new regulations, did not complete health and safety training under subsection (f) within 180 days of the new regulations being implemented.