Playhouse Childrens Center

The file for Staff Person #2 does not contain an NSOR certificate prior to the time of hire (see LIS code sheet). The file for Staff Person #7 contains a State Police Clearance without a dissemination date, making it invalid. The file for Staff Person #8 contains a Child Abuse Clearance dated 8/29/25, and a NSOR certificate dated 8/27/25, which are both after their hire date (see LIS code sheet).

It was observed that the toilets in the hallway bathroom were lacking handwashing signs.

The two most recent health assessments on file for Staff Person #3 are dated 7/28/23 and 8/1/25, which are more than 24 months apart.

It was observed in the pink infant room that there were bottles that were not labeled with the child's name.

The fire drill log on file at the facility listed dates of testing of 10/4/24-12/4/24, which are more than 60 days apart.

The 30-day fire detection testing log on file at the facility listed dates of testing from 10/4/24-11/4/24, 1/3/25-2/3/25, 3/3/25-4/24/25, 4/24/25-6/23/25, and 8/15/25-9/23/25, which are all more than 30 days between testing.

Staff Person #4 has completed the health and safety course titled "Get Started with Center Bases Care: Building Blocks for Quality (10 Hours) dated 1/30/22 but has not completed the required health and safety update course titled Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 (1 hour) training.

The two most recent Pediatric Firs-Aid/CPR training certificates on file for Staff Person #6 are dated 9/12/22 and 10/25/24, which are more than 24 months apart.

Staff Person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): PA Required Health and Safety for Center-Group Child Care Parts 1 and 2.

The two most recent mandated reporter training on file for Staff Person #5 are dated 7/22/20 and 7/23/25, and for Staff Person #6 are dated 9/17/20 and 1/20/25, which are more than 60 months apart. Staff Person #1 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).

The file for staff #7, who was a provisional hire, lacks an NSOR within 45 days of hire. SEE IS CODE SHEET. The file for staff #8 lacks a DHS FBI clearance within the past 12 months. This is evidenced by the most current FBI clearance on file which is dated 8/21/2019.

On 9/30/24, naptime was observed. The orange and yellow room were not lighted enough to be able to supervise the children who were napping in the room.

Observed a toxic Peace Lily located in the Green Room.

In the cafeteria where the children eat their lunch, observed food, previously eaten by the children in a receptacle that did not have a lid.

On 9/30/24, naptime was observed. The orange and yellow room were not lighted enough to be able to see the children who were napping in the room.

There were three exposed bolts observed on the inside of the fence between the cement area and the mulched area.

In the Yellow Room, where toddlers receive care, observed foam blocks and wooden pegs that had a diameter of less than an inch.

There was more than six months between health reports on file for child #7, who is a young toddler. This is evidenced by the health reports on file which are dated 8/16/23 and 10/2/24.

There was more than 12 months between health reports on file for child #3, who an older toddler. This is evidenced by the health reports on file which are dated 9/11/23 and 10/3/24.

The most current health assessment on file for staff #9 lacks an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

There was more than 30 days between fire detection tests on file for dates of 12/22/23 and 1/26/24.

The file lacked documentation that the operator sent the most recent copy of the emergency plan to the county emergency management agency.

There was more than 12 months between fire safety trainings on file for staff #5. This is evidenced by the fire safety trainings on file which are dated 8/29/23 and 9/17/24.

The file for staff #1, who holds the title of aide, lacks verification of an 8th grade education. The file for staff #3, who holds the title of assistant group supervisor, lacks 500 hours of child care experience. The file for staff #6, who holds the title of aide, lacks verification of an 8th grade education and 2500 hours of child care experience.

The file for child #1 lacked a child service report within the past six months. The last child service report was completed in the Fall of 2023.

The fee agreements on file for children #1 and 2 were the originals. Therefore, the original was not provided to the parent.

The emergency contact information on file for child #1 lacked the address and phone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. The emergency contact information on file for children #2 and 3 lacked the name, address and phone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

The emergency contact information on file for child #2 lacked the work address of the enrolling parent.

The emergency contact information on file for child #7 lacked information on the child's special needs, as specified by the parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP.

There was more than six months between reviews of the emergency plan and fee agreements for children # 3, 4, 5, and 6. Dates were as follows: Child #3 - 9/6/23 and 4/24/24, Child #4 - 3/21/24 and 10/1/24, Child #5 - 1/4/24 and 8/20/24, and Child #6 - 11/23/23 and 7/29/24.

The files for staff #2 and 3 lack two of the required 12 annual hours of child care training. The file for staff #8 lacks four of the required annual hours of child care training.

The file for staff #1 lacked an FBI on or before initial start date in a child care position. SEE IS CODE SHEET. There is now an FBI clearance on file and dated 9/19/23. There was more than 60 months between PA State Police clearances on file for staff #25. This is evidenced by the dates of 8/2/18 and 8/4/23.

The facility's emergency plan lacked a continuity of operations plan for the aftermath of a disaster.

In the outdoor play space, observed that the grey climbing wall was starting to crack on two sides.

The file for child #6, who is of preschool age, lacks an updated health assessment within the past 12 months. There was more than 12 months between the previous and most current and updated health assessment on file for child #3.

The files for children #1 and 4 lack documentation of a flu shot within the past year as in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

There was more than 24 months between the previous and most current and updated health assessments on file for staff #7, 10, 11 and 22.

The files for staff #2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18. 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 25 lack the one hear health and safety updated which was required by 12/30/22.

There was more than 60 months between the previous mandated reporter training and the current mandated reporter trainings on file for staff #17 and 18. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated - Staff #17 - 11/8/17 and 11/27/22 and Staff #18 - 8/19/21 and 8/30/23.

There was more than six months between reviews of the emergency plan and fee agreements on file for children #2 and 6. There are now current updates on file. The last update of the fee agreement and emergency contact information on file for children #4 and 5 was not dated within the past 6 months.

The file for staff #1 lacked an NSOR on or before initial start date in a child care position. There is now an NSOR on file and dated 3/8/22. SEE LIS CODE SHEET. The file for staff #6, who was a provisional hire, provided an application for the NSOR. However, the NSOR was not on file within 45 days. NSOR is now on file and dated 3/4/22. SEE LIS CODE SHEET. There was more than 60 months between the State Police and Child Abuse clearances on file for staff #7. Dates are as follows: PSP - 10/14/16 and 1/13/22. Child Abuse - 11/1/16 and 1/13/22. The file for staff #8, who was a provisional hire, contained an application for a Child Abuse clearance on or before start date. However, the Child Abuse clearance was not on file within 45 days. There is a current Child Abuse clearance on file and dated 3/2/22. Additionally, staff #8 lacked an out of state National Sex Offender Registry check and out of state Child Abuse clearance on or before start date in a child care position. There is now an out of state NSOR check on file and dated 10/12/22 and out of state Child Abuse clearance and dated 1/14/22. DHS FBI is on file and Florida is NFF state. SEE LIS CODE SHEET.

The facility's emergency plan lacked a continuity of operations plan for the aftermath of a disaster.

In the green room, observed a lizard in a glass terrarium which had a heat lamp on top of the terrarium. The lamp measured at 136 degrees Fahrenheit and there were not protective guards or insulation to prevent direct contact.

On the outside of the Brown exit door which leads directly to the outdoor play space, observed that the weather strip on the bottom of the door was coming loose, causing a tripping hazard to the children in care. In the blue room, observed that the top landing area of the reading loft had fraying carpet at the edge of the landing causing a tripping hazard to the children in care.

The outside doors which lead from the Blue and Brown room directly to the outside play space, had peeling paint around each of the door frames.

The files for children #1, 2, 3 and 6 lack a flu shot within the past year as in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. The file for child #1 lacks 1 of the 2 required HEP A vaccinations as in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

The file for staff #1 lacks a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting. There is no health assessment on file. There was more than 24 months between the previous and most current and updated health assessments on file for facility persons #3 and 4.

The file for staff #4 lacked a TB screening by the Mantoux method and the results of that results of the test.

The initial health report for child #6 was not provided within 90 days of enrollment (regulatory suspensions allowing 90 days for initial health report. A health assessment is now on file and dated 8/24/22. SEE LIS CODE SHEET.

Staff persons #1 and 8 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire. CPR/FA. There is now training on file and dated - Staff #1 - 9/12/22. Staff #8 -6/26/22. Staff persons #5 and 6 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire. Building Blocks for Quality Health and Safety Training. There is now training on file and dated - #5 - 2/23/22. #6- 2/9/22. SEE LIS CODE SHEET

Mandated reporter training for staff #6 was not provided within 90 days of hire. There is current mandated reporter on file and dated 3/4/22. SEE LIS CODE SHEET.

The emergency contact information on file for child #6 lacks the addresses of all persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released

There was more than 6 months between the previous and most current reviews of the emergency contact information and the financial agreement on file for children #3, 4, 5, 7 and 8. Reviews are now current.

The two references on file for staff #4 were references from family.