Play N Learn Child Care Center

During the inspection on 2/7/25 the facility was observed having three staff and 24 children, the youngest child was an infant at 10:44 am.

During the inspection on 8/9/2024 the transportation first aid kit did not include a water bottle.

During the inspection on 8/9/2024 the file for staff person #1 did not include a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to initial service, the health assessment date observed was 4/6/23 (date of hire: code sheet).

During the inspection on 8/9/24 the file record for child # 2 did not include an agreement that specified the child's arrival and departure times.

During the inspection on 8/9/24 the file record for child #1 did not include the work address and work telephone number of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form.

During the inspection on 8/9/2024 the Infant/ Toddler area did not have emergency contact information present in a child care space for child #2 and 3 receiving care in the space.

During the inspection on 8/9/2024 the file record for staff person#1 did not include two written, non-family references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

During the inspection on 4/17/2014 the file record for staff person #1 included a state police clearance that was not completed (did not include record results) and did not include a NSOR. Staff person #1--may not work in a child care position.

During the inspection on 4/17/2024 the file record for staff person #1 did not include an initial health assessment.

Staff person #1--- has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): (Pediatric First Aid/ CPR).

During the inspection on 4/17/2024 the file records for staff person #1 did not include verification of child care experience, and education prior to service at the facility.

Staff person #1-- has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated (10/18/18).

During the inspection on 1/26/2024 the file records for staff person #1 did not include verification of education prior to service at the facility.

During the inspection on 1/26/2024 the file record for staff person#1 did not include two written, non-family references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

During the inspection on 1/26/2024 the file records for staff person #1 did not include the required updated one-hour health and safety training.

Staff person #7-- was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #7-- has not completed the following pre-service training, pediatric first aid/cpr required prior to caring for children unsupervised:

During the inspection on 8/17/2023 the file record for staff person #3 did not include a child abuse clearance. The file record for staff person #7 did not include a NSOR clearance, staff person #7 was observed providing direct childcare children. Staff Persons #3 & 7--- may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

During the inspection on 8/17/2023 staff person #5 helped serve lunch leaving staff person #3 and 6 alone with 20 children, the youngest child was a young toddler.

During the inspection on 8/17/2023 staff person #7 left 4 infants alone unsupervised to go into the kitchen to get a bottle.

During the inspection on 8/17/2023 staff person #4 did not have an assignment or responsibility for supervision of specific children.

During the inspection on 8/17/2023 cleaning solution was observed accessible to children.

During the inspection on 8/17/2023 the playpens in the Infant Area did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides while in use.

During the inspection on 8/17/2023 the file records for child #2 did not include a health assessment that included a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.

During the inspection on 8/17/2023 staff person #7 was observed conducting a diaper series of 1 child, child #3 and did not wash the child's hands after being diapered. Staff person #3 did not wash their hands after diapering a child.

During the inspection on 8/17/2023 staff person#7 was observed conducting a diaper series and did not clean the surfaces after each child.

During the inspection on 8/17/2023 the file record for staff person #6 included a staff health assessment (dated: 3/7/2023). By letter dated 8/29/2023 the dates of the health assessment for staff person #6 was confirmed by the doctor's office to be fraudulent.

During the inspection on 8/17/2023 the file records for #child 2, 3, 4 and 5 did not include a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant obtained from the parent.

During the inspection on 8/17/2023 the facility did not have a safe routes plan posted.

During the inspection on 8/17/2023 22 children were observed receiving direct childcare in the Red room which is licensed for 15 children at any one time.

During the inspection on 8/17/2023 it was determined that the operator did not send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

During renewal inspection on November 16, 2022, Certification Representative observed areas of chipped paint in the preschool room and the play space.

During renewal inspection on November 16, 2022, the record of child #1 did not include a health assessment conducted within 6 months of previous health assessment (dated 4-6-22).

During renewal inspection on November 16, 2022, the operator confirmed that they had not sent a copy of the facility emergency plan to the local municipality and the county emergency management agency.

During renewal inspection on November 16, 2022, the record of Staff #1 did not include documentation of pediatric first-aid and CPR completed within 90 days of hire.