Playway Loving Child Care Center

The file for staff person #1, hire date (see IS code sheet) is lacking an FBI clearance and contains verification of FBI fingerprinting through DOE which is not accepted for provisional hire in a child care facility.

Observed Mr. Clean Mildew Cleaner labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children in an unlocked lower cabinet in the small storage room which has no barrier and is accessible to children in care.

The first aid kit in the room behind the lunch room is lacking soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tape, and scissors

Observed in the downstairs Toddler 1 room a cracked yellow plastic truck presenting a sharp edge and a plastic school bus and activity cube that were visibly dirty.

Observed in the classroom behind the lunch room a small refrigerator that was not operational and moldy inside.

The file for child #2, preschool aged, is lacking an updated health report conducted during the previous 12-month period.

The file for child #3 contains a current health report that is lacking a physician's statement regarding the child's ability to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

The file for child #1 contains an agreement that is lacking the date of admission into the child care program.

The file for child #1 contains the original agreement instead of a copy.

The file for child #4 contains an emergency contact form that is lacking the health insurance policy number.

Based on staff interviews and review of facility records, child #1 and child #2 have been released to an Indvidual that was not a designated approved release person.

According to the fire system test log, the two most recent tests of the fire alarm system were dated 10/1/24 and 11/19/24 which exceeded 30 days between alarm tests.

According to staff the children have not been using the outdoor play spaces due to the high weeds covering the ground on the preschool playground and waiting for an approved impact absorbing ground cover to be added under and around the embedded fire truck on the toddler playground.

On 8/16/2024 observed the preschool playground to be overgrown with weeds. Observed toys to have been thrown in a pile with grass and weeds growing up through the toys as evidence that the grass / weeds had not been mowed. In some areas the weeds exceeded 12 inches tall.

2nd citation. Previously cited on 7/29/24. Observed that the horizontal support bar of the wooden swing set's frame is cracked exposing splintering wood.

2nd citation. Previously cited 7/29/24. The facility is lacking any documentation regarding the surface tiles which are around the embedded fire truck on the toddler's playground, therefore it cannot be determined if the tiles are a protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Observed that the horizontal support bar of the wooden swing set's frame is cracked exposing a screw and causing potential instability to the structure.

The facility is lacking any documentation regarding the surface tiles which are around the embedded fire truck on the toddler's playground, therefore it cannot be determined if the tiles are a protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The depth of the mulch which is present under and around the embedded swing set on the preschool playground measured only approximately 6 inches in 3 different areas under the swing set. The required depth is 9 inches.

According to the log, the operator did not manually test the interconnected fire detection system in the facility at least once every 30 days between 3-28-24 to 6-18-24.

*On 5/30/24 at 10:42 am in the older toddler room, staff #1 told the children to sit on their cots. The older toddlers (OT) were supposed to sit on their cots, for up to an hour, and wait till it was their turn to go to lunch. One child (OT) left their cot and went to play. Staff #1 yelled at the child to go and sit on the cot and proceeded to grab the child by the upper arms, pick the child up by the upper arms and carry the child across the room to the cot. Staff #1 released the child's arms, above the cot and the child fell onto the cot. The child got up a second time and staff #1 repeated the previous action; yelled at the child to return to the cot, then picked the child up under the arms and carried the child by the arms to the cot, where staff #1 released the child's arms and the child fell onto the cot.

On 5/30/24 at 10:42 am in the older toddler room, staff #1 told the children to sit on their cots. The older toddlers (OT) were supposed to sit on their cots, for up to an hour, and wait till it was their turn to go to lunch. One child (OT) left their cot and went to play. Staff #1 yelled at the child to go and sit on the cot and proceeded to grab the child by the upper arms, pick the child up by the upper arms and carry the child across the room to the cot. Staff #1 released the child's arms, above the cot and the child fell onto the cot. The child got up a second time and staff #1 repeated the previous action; yelled at the child to return to the cot, then picked the child up under the arms and carried the child by the arms to the cot, where staff #1 released the child's arms and the child fell onto the cot.

On 5/30/24 at approximately, 9:15 am, staff #2 yelled loudly in a demanding voice, "Stop running!" Staff #1 yelled at a child that was crying, "You are fine. Stop!"

On 5/30/24 at approximately, 9:15 am, staff #2 yelled loudly in a demanding voice, "Stop running!" Staff #1 yelled at a child that was crying, "You are fine. Stop!" On 5/30/24 at 10:42 am in the older toddler room, staff #1 told the children to sit on their cots. The older toddlers (OT) were supposed to sit on their cots and wait till it was their turn to go to lunch. One child (OT) left their cot and went to play. Staff #1 yelled at the child to go and sit on the cot and proceeded to pick the child up under the arms and carry the child to the cot, then put the child on the cot. The child got up a second time and staff #1 again yelled at the child to return to the cot, then picked the child up and carried them to the cot.

*On 5/30/24 at approximately, 9:15 am, staff #2 yelled loudly in a demanding voice, "Stop running!" Staff #1 yelled at a child that was crying, "You are fine. Stop!" On 5/30/24 at 10:42 am in the older toddler room, staff #1 told the children to sit on their cots. The older toddlers (OT) were supposed to sit on their cots and wait till it was their turn to go to lunch. One child (OT) left their cot and went to play. Staff #1 yelled at the child to go and sit on the cot and proceeded to pick the child up under the arms and carry the child to the cot, then put the child on the cot. The child got up a second time and staff #1 again yelled at the child to return to the cot, then picked the child up and carried them to the cot.

**On 5/30/24 at approximately, 9:15 am, staff #2 yelled loudly in a demanding voice, "Stop running!" Staff #1 yelled at a child that was crying, "You are fine. Stop!" On 5/30/24 at 10:42 am in the older toddler room, staff #1 told the children to sit on their cots. The older toddlers (OT) were supposed to sit on their cots and wait till it was their turn to go to lunch. One child (OT) left their cot and went to play. Staff #1 yelled at the child to go and sit on the cot and proceeded to pick the child up under the arms and carry the child to the cot, then put the child on the cot. The child got up a second time and staff #1 again yelled at the child to return to the cot, then picked the child up and carried them to the cot.

The cots in the OT room were less than 2 feet apart on three sides of the cot during nap time.

The file for staff person #1, hire date see IS code sheet), is lacking a valid state police clearance as required under CPSL.

Observed electrical outlets lacking protective covers in the Toddler Two classroom in the bathroom by the sink and under the window next to the cubbies and in the staff room and in the main hallway, all accessible to children under the age of 5 years.

Observed assorted cleaning materials labeled 'keep out of reach of children' stored in an unlocked lower cabinet in the staff room that does not have a door or protective gate. Preschool children walk past the staff room on a daily basis to go to the lunchroom and to go outside.

Observed the hot water in the preschool classroom sink and bathroom sink to measure 120 degrees. These sinks are accessible to the preschool children.

Observed on the toddler playground the chain link fencing to be damaged causing sharp protruding edges. Observed the concrete slab that is located under the gate that separates the toddler playground from the preschool playground to be above the level of the surrounding dirt therefore exposing a sharp jagged edge that could be a hazard to the children using the preschool playground.

The Toddler Two bathroom is lacking a covered trash container.

The file for staff person #1 contains an initial health assessment that was conducted after the start date in a child care position. The health assessment is now current. The file for staff person #2 contains a current health assessment that was completed greater than 24 months after the previous health assessment. The file is now current.

The file for staff person #1 contains TB testing that was conducted after the start date working in a child care position. The file is now current.

The file for child #1, school age, is lacking an initial health report and has exceeded 60 days since the first day of attendance.

The file for staff person #2 contains current fire safety training that was completed greater than 12 months following the previous fire safety training. The training is now current.

The file for staff person #1, serving as an assistant group supervisor, is lacking documentation of child care experience to qualify as an assistant group supervisor.

The files for children #2, #3 and #4 are lacking child service reports completed during the previous 6-month period.

The file for child #1 is lacking health insurance information.

The file for child #1 contains emergency contact and financial agreement forms that have not been reviewed or updated during the previous 6-month period.

The file for staff person #2, hire date (see IS code sheet), is lacking documentation of 12 hours of child care training completed during the year 12/19/2022-12/19/2023.

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: Pediatric CPR/First Aid and Health and Safety Training.

Staff person #-2 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 and Health and Safety Training.

On 12/1/23, at approximately 10:00 AM and while in the preschool room, observed staff #1 yell, "Hey!" towards a preschool age child who was sitting at the carpet area and didn't appear to be causing any problem. This was stated in a very loud and harsh tone. On 12/1/23, at approximately 10:30 AM and while in the front area of the facility next to the office, staff #1 was heard yelling from the preschool room, "Stop!" "Turn them on and sit down!" This was stated in a very loud and harsh tone.

***2nd CITATION: At approximately 10:00am on 8/30/2023 in the preschool room staff person #5 identified 10 children including 3 older toddlers and 7 preschoolers in her supervision group. When a mixed age group of preschoolers and older toddlers are in care the maximum staff:child ratio is 1:6. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 7/13/2023.

****2nd CITATION: At approximately 10:00am on 8/30/2023 in the preschool room staff person #5 identified 10 children including 3 older toddlers and 7 preschoolers in her supervision group. When a mixed age group of preschoolers and older toddlers are in care the maximum staff:child ratio is 1:6. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 7/13/2023.

2ND CITATION: An updated letter regarding the facility emergency procedures is not given to parents of enrolled children. PREVIOUSLY CITED 10/3/2023

It was self-reported and verified through staff interviews that on 10/13/2023 at approximately 2:10pm staff person #1 left the Toddler classroom leaving 2 YT and 3 OT alone and unsupervised and staff person #2 left the Preschool classroom leaving 10 preschoolers alone and unsupervised.

It was self-reported and verified through staff interviews that on 10/13/2023 at approximately 2:10pm staff person #1 left the Toddler classroom leaving 2 YT and 3 OT alone and unsupervised and staff person #2 left the Preschool classroom leaving 10 preschoolers alone and unsupervised.

It was self-reported and verified through staff interviews that on 10/13/2023 at approximately 2:10pm staff person #1 left the Toddler classroom leaving 2 YT and 3 OT alone and unsupervised and staff person #2 left the Preschool classroom leaving 10 preschoolers alone and unsupervised.

*2ND CITATION: It was self-reported and verified through staff interviews that on 10/13/2023 at approximately 2:10pm staff person #1 left the Toddler classroom leaving 2 YT and 3 OT alone and unsupervised and staff person #2 left the Preschool classroom leaving 10 preschoolers alone and unsupervised. PREVIOUSLY CITED: 7/13/23.

**2ND CITATION: It was self-reported and verified through staff interviews that on 10/13/2023 at approximately 2:10pm staff person #1 left the Toddler classroom leaving 2 YT and 3 OT alone and unsupervised and staff person #2 left the Preschool classroom leaving 10 preschoolers alone and unsupervised. PREVIOUSLY CITED 7/13/2023.

**Observed the morning of 11/3/2023 staff person #1 using a loud and harsh voice when directing a child during an activity on the carpet.

*Observed the morning of 11/3/2023 staff person #1 using a loud and harsh voice when directing a child during an activity on the carpet.

The file for staff person #2, hire date (see IS code sheet) is lacking a completed child abuse clearance as required under CPSL. The file for facility person #3, serving as the cook, hire date (see IS code sheet) is lacking a signed disclosure statement.

**2nd CITATION: At approximately 10:00am on 8/30/2023 in the preschool room staff person #5 identified 10 children including 3 older toddlers and 7 preschoolers in her supervision group. When a mixed age group of preschoolers and older toddlers are in care the maximum staff:child ratio is 1:6. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 7/13/2023.

***2nd CITATION: At approximately 10:00am on 8/30/2023 in the preschool room staff person #5 identified 10 children including 3 older toddlers and 7 preschoolers in her supervision group. When a mixed age group of preschoolers and older toddlers are in care the maximum staff:child ratio is 1:6. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 7/13/2023.

****2nd CITATION: At approximately 10:00am on 8/30/2023 in the preschool room staff person #5 identified 10 children including 3 older toddlers and 7 preschoolers in her supervision group. When a mixed age group of preschoolers and older toddlers are in care the maximum staff:child ratio is 1:6. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 7/13/2023.

*2nd CITATION: At approximately 10:00am on 8/30/2023 in the preschool room staff person #5 identified 10 children including 3 older toddlers and 7 preschoolers in her supervision group. When a mixed age group of preschoolers and older toddlers are in care the maximum staff:child ratio is 1:6. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 7/13/2023.

An updated letter regarding the facility emergency procedures is not given to parents of enrolled children.

Observed in the downstairs Toddler 1 Room an electrical outlet by the changing table to be lacking a protective cover.

Observed the large rug in the upstairs Older Toddler Room to be visibly soiled..

Observed the fabric seat on an adult sized chair on wheels in the cafeteria room to be visibly stained and soiled.

Observed the cots used as rest equipment in the upstairs Older Toddler Room to lack names to identify their use by a specific child.

The file for child #3 contains a current health report that is lacking a physician statement regarding communicable disease and the child's suitability to participate in child care.

Observed the staff and children in the downstairs Toddler 1 Room to not wash their hands prior to eating lunch.

The file for staff person #4 is lacking a health assessment conducted during the previous 24-month period.

Observed the staff and children in the downstairs Toddler 1 Room to not wash their hands prior to eating lunch.

The facility was lacking documentation of an emergency drill conducted during the previous 12-month period.

A current fire drill log was not available, therefore it could not be determined if fire drills are conducted every 60 days.

There was no documentation / test log showing that the fire alarm system is being tested at least every 30 days as required by Act 62. The alarm was demonstrated operable on day of renewal inspection.

The file for staff person #4 contains PFA/PCPR certification that expired on 4/12/2023 and is lacking updated training.

There was not a posted daily schedule in the upstairs Older Toddler Room.

According to statements from infant room staff, the infants are not going outside daily weather permitting.

The files for children #1 and #2 contain financial agreements that were not signed by the operator.

The files for children #1 and #2 contain financial agreements that do not include the fee amount.

The file for child #4 is lacking a child service report in the previous 6-month period.

The files for children #1 and #2 contain financial agreements that do not include the child's arrival and departure times.

The file for child #4 contains a financial agreement and an emergency contact form that have not been updated during the previous 6 months.

The file for staff person #4 contains only 10 of the required 12 annual training hours during the 12/19/2021 to 12/19/2022 time period.

*On 7/13/2023 at ~10:30am observed staff person #1 to be the only staff person present supervising a group of 12 children. Staff person #1 identified 10 preschool children in their supervision group leaving one preschool child and one young school age child present and not claimed in a supervision group.

**On 7/13/2023 at ~10:30am observed staff person #1 to be the only staff person present supervising a group of 12 children. Staff person #1 identified 10 preschool children in their supervision group leaving one preschool child and one young school age child present and not claimed in a supervision group.

Staff person #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: pediatric first aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum.

*On 7/13/2023 at ~10:30am observed staff person #1 to be the only staff person present supervising a group of 12 children. Staff person #1 identified 10 preschool children in their supervision group leaving one preschool child and one young school age child present and not claimed in a supervision group.

***On 7/13/2023 at ~10:30am observed staff person #1 to be the only staff person present supervising a group of 12 children. Staff person #1 identified 10 preschool children in their supervision group leaving one preschool child and one young school age child present and not claimed in a supervision group.

**On 7/13/2023 at ~10:30am observed staff person #1 to be the only staff person present supervising a group of 12 children. Staff person #1 identified 10 preschool children in their supervision group leaving one preschool child and one young school age child present and not claimed in a supervision group.

Staff person #3 has not completed the PA Health & Safety Update 2022 as was required to be completed by 12/30/2022.

Staff person #2, hire date (see IS code sheet) 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 from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum:.

The file for staff person #4, hire date (see IS code sheet) is lacking verification of completion of Health & Safety Training topics #1-9 within 90 days of hire. The file does contain current health & safety training.

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: Pediatric First Aid/ CPR

Based on staff interviews and observation it is verified that staff person #1 has used harsh language in the presence of children.

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: Health & Safety training topics 1-9.

Based on staff interviews it is verified that staff person #1 has vaped in the child care space when children were in care.

Staff person #1, observed caring for children in the Infant room, is lacking a completed FBI fingerprint clearance within 45 days of hire as required under CPSL.

It was reported and verified through staff interview that staff person #2 used physical discipline when they swatted a child on the bottom.

It was reported and verified through staff interviews that staff person #3 has been observed yelling at children and at other staff.

Staff person #3 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #3 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health and Safety topics #1-9.

The file for staff person #1, hire date (see IS code sheet) is lacking verification of request for a criminal history clearance prior to hire however does contain a completed criminal history clearance so is now complete. The file for staff person #2, provisional hire date (see IS code sheet), contains a signed disclosure statement lacking a witness' signature so is not valid and is lacking a completed criminal history clearance or verification of request for criminal history clearance prior to start date in a child care position as required under CPSL. The file for staff person #3, provisional hire date (see IS code sheet), contains verification of FBI fingerprinting prior to hire date however is lacking a completed FBI clearance and has exceeded 45 days since hire.

The file for staff person #3, hire date (see IS code sheet), is lacking a completed FBI clearance and was observed working unsupervised in the infant room.

Observed at ~2:30pm staff person #4 alone in the preschool room supervising a mixed age group of 15 children including 2 YT, 6 OT, 5 PS and 2 SA. It was the end of naptime and only 2 children remained on cots. Staff person #4 stated that staff person #7 had just left the room to go into the pre-k room to do something. Staff person #4 was observed alone for approximately 4 minutes until staff person #7 returned. Even with staff #7 returning, the room remained over ratio while waiting for other staff to return from break. Cert rep spoke with Staff #8 who then went into the room to bring ratio into compliance.

***Observed at ~2:30pm staff person #4 alone in the preschool room supervising 2 YT, 6 OT, 5 PS and 2 SA. It was the end of naptime and only 2 children remained on cots. Staff person #4 stated that staff person #7 had just left the room to go into the pre-k room to do something. Staff person #4 was observed alone for approximately 4 minutes until staff person #7 returned. Even with staff #7 returning, the room remained over ratio while waiting for other staff to return from break. Cert rep spoke with Staff #8 who then went into the room to bring ratio into compliance.

**Observed at ~2:30pm staff person #4 alone in the preschool room supervising 2 YT, 6 OT, 5 PS and 2 SA. It was the end of naptime and only 2 children remained on cots. Staff person #4 stated that staff person #7 had just left the room to go into the pre-k room to do something. Staff person #4 was observed alone for approximately 4 minutes until staff person #7 returned. Even with staff #7 returning, the room remained over ratio while waiting for other staff to return from break. Cert rep spoke with Staff #8 who then went into the room to bring ratio into compliance.

*Observed at ~2:30pm staff person #4 alone in the preschool room supervising 2 YT, 6 OT, 5 PS and 2 SA. It was the end of naptime and only 2 children remained on cots. Staff person #4 stated that staff person #7 had just left the room to go into the pre-k room to do something. Staff person #4 was observed alone for approximately 4 minutes until staff person #7 returned. Even with staff #7 returning, the room remained over ratio while waiting for other staff to return from break. Cert rep spoke with Staff #8 who then went into the room to bring ratio into compliance.

****Observed at ~2:30pm staff person #4 alone in the preschool room supervising 2 YT, 6 OT, 5 PS and 2 SA. It was the end of naptime and only 2 children remained on cots. Staff person #4 stated that staff person #7 had just left the room to go into the pre-k room to do something. Staff person #4 was observed alone for approximately 4 minutes until staff person #7 returned. Even with staff #7 returning, the room remained over ratio while waiting for other staff to return from break. Cert rep spoke with Staff #8 who then went into the room to bring ratio into compliance.

Observed in the pre-k room a power strip by the teacher's desk with 3 electrical outlets that lacked protective covers. Children age 5 and under were observed receiving care in the space.

In the hallway in the basement near the infant room there is a wooden coat hook rack that is falling off the wall and causing a visible hazard. Observed throughout the outdoor play space excessive weeds that had not been mowed or upkept. Also observed a fast food bag and cup laying on the ground in the playspace. Observed in the preschool room broken window blinds with sharp and jagged edge.

Observed on the wall in the preschool room near the block shelf peeling paint.

Observed in the pre-k room a broken pink plastic toy vanity. Observed on the outdoor play space broken and torn cloth play cubes and tunnels. Observed in the toddler outdoor space a plastic play house with an exposed screw on the interior of the roof posing a hazard.

Observed an embedded swing set on the outdoor play space that had only 1 to 3 inches of mulch ground cover.

The file for child #4, young toddler, is lacking a current health report completed during the previous 6 months.

The file for child #2, preschool aged, is lacking a current health report completed during the previous 12 month period.

The files for child #1and #2, preschool aged and child #3, young toddler, are all lacking verification of a flu vaccine in the year 2021 required by the ACIP for children age 6 months and over.

The file for staff person #2, serving as the cook and AGS, is lacking a health assessment. The file for staff person #6 contains a current health assessment that was completed greater than 24 month after the previous health assessment. The file is now current.

The file for staff person #2 is lacking verification of a TB test and the results.

A log documenting tests of the fire detection system every 30 days was not available. The operator did not provide proof of purchase of the interconnected fire detection system.

The file for child #3, young toddler, is lacking an initial health report within 60 days of enrollment. The file does contain a current health report.

The files for staff persons #4 and #5 contain current PFA/PCPR training that was completed after the previous training expired.

The infant room teacher self-reported that the infants and young toddlers in the room are not taken outside daily.

The provider self-reported that staff person #1 is within 90 days since hire and has not yet completed PFA/PCPR certification. Cert rep observed staff person #1 caring for 2 infants unsupervised.

On 11/10/21, during corrections visit for renewal and complaint investigation, the smoke detector in the 2-year old room was not operable. It was also observed that the smoke detector in the small room behind the cafeteria had been removed.