Rainbows End Child Academy · Not permitted to operate

The files for Staff Persons #1, #2 and #3, identified as assistant group supervisors, lacked qualification documents for the position in which the staff persons are performing.

The file for Staff Person #3 lacked one written, nonfamily reference from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

The files for staff persons #1 and #2 did not contain documentation of NSOR clearance results prior to date of hire (See IS Code Sheet) as required under the CPSL.

The files for staff persons #1 and #2 did not contain documentation of NSOR clearance results prior to date of hire (See IS Code Sheet) as required under the CPSL.

Staff person #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 has not completed the following pre-service trainings required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health and Safety training and Pediatric First Aid/CPR.

On 5/21/25 at approximately 9:40am in the Older Toddler room, staff person #1 identified 9 older toddlers in their assigned group of children. At approximately 9:45am in the Preschool room, staff person #3 identified 18 preschool-aged children in their assigned group of children.

According to staff statements, on 3-17-25, staff person #1 was observed hitting an infant child on the back of the head.

Based on staff interviews, on 9/25/24 at approximately 12:00pm, staff person #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 has not completed the following pre-service trainings required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric first aid/CPR and Health and Safety.

On 10/4/24 at approximately 8:45am, staff person #1 and 10 children were observed in the OT Room. Staff person #1 named 7 older toddlers, 2 young toddlers, and 1 preschool age child that was in their assigned group of children.

The front doors to the entrance of the facility do not work properly as the electronic buzzer does not unlock the door granting immediate access.

The file for staff person #2 did not include documentation of a health assessment conducted at initial employment.

The file for staff person #2 did not include documentation of a TB screening at initial employment.

Based on interviews with staff, the facility is not in compliance with ratio in the mornings until approximately 8:30/9:00am in the YT Room. On 9/13/24 at approximately 9:30am, staff person #1 was observed in the bathroom area with 8 children. Staff person #1 identified 8 older toddlers in their assigned group of children. At approximately 9:35am, staff person #2 was observed in the YT Room and identified 6 young toddlers in their assigned group of children. At approximately 9:45am, staff person #4 was observed in the Indoor Gym and identified 8 older toddlers in their assigned group.

On 9/13/24 at approximately 9:35am, staff person #3 and a group of children were observed in the YT Room. Staff person #3 identified 5 young toddlers and 2 older toddlers in their assigned group.

Based on interviews with staff, staff person #2 was in the YT Room with a group of 7 young toddlers at approximately 8:30am. Staff person #2 was standing at the diaper changing table looking down while changing a child's diaper. Staff person #2 heard a noise and looked up around the room. Child #1 was in the play area near the ledge by the windows and was bleeding from their forehead. Staff person #2 stated they did not observe the child fall or what occurred. Based on interviews with staff, staff person #5 was in the Indoor Gym with a group of older toddler and preschool age children. Staff person #5 noticed a red ring around the eye of child #2. Staff person #5 did not see when the mark occurred or what caused the mark on the child. On 9/13/24, staff person #2 was observed caring for children in the YT Room while wearing ear pods in both ears. Staff person #2 stated they were on the telephone. On 9/13/24, staff person #6 was observed positioned with their back towards 3 infants laying on the floor and 1 infant sleeping in a crib in the corner of the room. The crib was located behind furniture where the staff person was unable to properly see and supervise the child.

On 9/13/24, loose crib sheets were observed in a crib that was in use by child #4.

Three infants were observed sleeping on a boppy pillow on the floor, not in the position recommended by the AAP.

On 9/13/24 at approximately 9:45am, staff person #4 and 8 children were observed in the Indoor Gym that has a capacity of 6.

On 9/13/24 at approximately 9:50am, child #4 was observed sleeping in a crib that lacked at least 2 feet of space on each side.

The file for staff person #1 lacked a health assessment at initial employment.

The file for staff person #1 lacked a TB screening and the results of the screening at initial employment.

On 9/13/24 at approximately 9:50am, child #3 who is under 6 months of age, was not held while being bottle fed. Child #3 was observed with a bottle in their mouth while laying on a boppy pillow on the floor.

Emergency contact forms were not present for several children that were observed receiving care in the Infant, Older Toddler and Preschool Rooms.

The facility did not have documentation of an incident report on file for child #1 who bumped their head and was bleeding.

The file for staff persons #1 and #3 were observed to have documentation of FBI Clearance results that were not renewed before the expiration date of the most current certification. Staff person #1: 4/29/19 and 6/3/24. Staff person #3: 2/12/19 and 4/12/24.

Handwashing signs were not posted near the sink and the diapering area in the YT room.

Several resting mats in the PS room were observed to be ripping and not in good repair.

Staff person #4 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.

The two most recent Mandated Reporter trainings in the file for staff person #2 are dated more than 60 months apart.

The two most recent staff evaluations in the files for staff persons #1, #2 and #3 are dated more than one year apart: 9/2022 and 12/2023.

The emergency contact form in the file for child #1 has not been reviewed and updated by the parent working the last six months. The most recent review was on 7/11/2023.

The disclosure statements in the files for Staff Person# 4, #8 and #10 were on outdated forms. The FBI Clearance in the file for Staff Person #7 was a DOE Clearance and not the approved DHS Clearance required for childcare.

On 8/24/23, in the PS/SA Area of the large room, Staff Person #7 was supervising a mixed group of 10 children (8 Preschool and 2 Younger School Age and Staff Person #9 was supervising a group of 5 Preschool children. At 9:22 am, Staff Person #7 left her group with Staff Person #9 to answer the door for OCDEL Certification Persons. This resulted in Staff Person #9 supervising a mixed group of 15 Preschool and Younger School Age Children (13 PS 2 YSA). This group was out of ratio for approximately five minutes. Also on 8/24/23, at 9:25 am, Staff Person #2 was supervising a mixed group of 13 younger and older toddlers (2 YT and 11 OT) in the OT Area of the large room. This was the result of a staff person who was late. Group remained over ratio until approximately 10:00 am.

On 8/24/23, in the PS/SA Area of the large room, Staff Person #7 was supervising a mixed group of 10 children (8 Preschool and 2 Younger School Age and Staff Person #9 was supervising a group of 5 Preschool children. At 9:22 am, Staff Person #7 left her group with Staff Person #9 to answer the door for OCDEL Certification Persons. This resulted in Staff Person #9 supervising a mixed group of 15 Preschool and Younger School Age Children (13 PS 2 YSA). This group was out of ratio for approximately five minutes.

Observed an surge strip, which lacked receptacle covers for five of the outlets, in the PS/SA Area of the large room.

Observed bleach and Lysol cleaning products, which were accessible to children, in the single toilet stall restroom. Observed a bottle of Swiffer solution attached to a mop, which was accessible to children, in the double toilet stall restroom.

Observed four bottles of sunblock, which had expired, in the sunblock/sunscreen bin of the large room.

The first aid kit in the Older Toddler Area of the large room lacked gloves.

Observed dangling wires, which create a potential tangling hazard, in the following areas: Fisher Price rocker in the left corner of the Infant Room. Flat screen TVs in the Older Toddler Area and PS/SA Area of the large room. Light-up desk in the PS/SA Area of the large room. Observed a broken stereo in the corner near the exit of the PS/SA Area of the large room. Observed brown stains from possible water damage on five of the ceiling tiles in the Gym/Nap Room.

Observed peeling paint on the left window sill in the Infant Room.

The Gym/Nap Room did not have sufficient lighting for staff to see their children during naptime.

A visual strip or other visual identification was not placed on glass door, which separates the large child care space from the staff office.

Observed tears, which exposed the inner foam, in several of the rest mats in the PS/SA Area of the large room.

Observed in the Infant Room, less than two feet of space on three sides of the Pack 'n' Play, where Child #4 was sleeping.

The most recent immunization record in the file for Child #1 did not include documentation of a flu shot administered within the past year. The most recent health report in the file for Child #2 contained no immunizations.

The first aid kits in all rooms contained cleansing wipes, which contained alcohol, which were not labeled with the name of the child for whom the medication was intended. The first aid kit in the Older Toddler Area of the large room, also contained Benadryl cream, which was not labeled with the name of the child for whom the medication was intended.

The most recent health assessments in the files for Staff Person #5 and #6 exceeded 24 months between health assessments. The initial health assessment in the file for Staff Person #7 was conducted after the staff person's first day working in child care.

Pick-up and Drop-off procedures were not posted at the facility.

An emergency drill had not been conducted in the past 12 months. The most recent documented emergency drill was conducted on 1/27/22.

The fire drill/fire system check log documented one occurrence when fire drills exceeded 60 days between drills: 6/8/23-8/9/23.

The fire drill/fire system check log documented one occurrence when fire system checks exceeded 30 days between drills: 1/13/23-2/13/23.

The operator did not have documentation that a copy of the emergency plan had been sent to the local municipality.

The one hour health and safety training update in the file for Staff Person #3 was conducted after the prescribed timeframe of 12/30/22.

Staff person #8 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): 10 hour Health and Safety Training. ((Previous 6 hour Health and Safety Training conducted on 12/5/18 is not valid).

The most recent Mandated Reporter Trainings in the file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 60 months between trainings.

The file for Staff Person #4, an AGS, lacked verification of a High School Diploma and two years child care experience.

The emergency contact form in the file for Child #3 lacked the address of one of the release persons.

On 8/24/2023, at approximately 10:30, Staff Person #7 and #9 were leaving for an excursion to the library with 19 Preschool/Younger School Age Children. When Certification Reps asked to view the Emergency Contact Binder, emergency contact forms were available for only 8 of the 19 children leaving for the excursion. Staff went back to PS/SA Area to retrieve the appropriate binder. After this, emergency contact forms were available for 18 of the 19 children leaving for the excursion. Neither binder contained an emergency contact form for Child #3. This form was retrieved from the office.

The parent board did not include information on how to access the regulations for PA Chapter 3270 electronically.

The Pediatric First Aid/CPR and Health and Safety Training in the file for Staff Person #4 were conducted more than 90 days after the staff person's first day working at the facility (See LIS Code Sheet).

One pair of adult scissors and one bottle of White Out labeled "Keep out of reach of children" were observed on children's storage shelves behind the children's table in the YT room, and one pair of adult scissors were observed on a staff's persons desk in the OT/PS room accessible to children in care.

One outlet cover was observed to be missing next to the sink in the OT/PS bathroom which was accessible to children under the age of 5.

A bottle of bleach water, hand sanitizer and a bottle of Lysol disinfectant spray were observed to be placed on the diapering table in the YT room, and a container of antibacterial hand wipes were observed on a staff person's desk in the OT/PS room which was accessible to children.

One bottle of bleach water was observed in the yellow storage cubes placed next to cereal, crackers and a child's bottle in the Infant room.

A child's plastic VTech Tote and Go Laptop was observed to be cracked exposing the children to sharp corners and rough edges.

In the bathroom, a soiled diaper was observed in a garbage can that lacked a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. The diapering area in the YT room lacked plastic-lined, hands free covered can.

The file for staff #2 lacked documentation of a tuberculosis screening at initial employment (See LIS CODE SHEET). The tuberculosis screening documentation on file is dated 9/20/22.

The facility had documentation of fire drills being conducted that exceeded 60 days from 10/1/21-12/1/21 and 5/13/22-7/12/22.

The facility had documentation of testing the fire alarm system that exceeded 30 days from 1/10/22-2/26/22, 7/25/22-8/25/22, and 8/25/22-9/25/22.

The file for staff person #1 was observed to have documentation pediatric first aid/CPR that was not renewed before the expiration date of the most current certification: 9/12/19 and 9/27/22.

The file for staff person #1 lacked an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training for the year December 19, 2020 - December 19, 2021.

Staff #1 identified her supervisory group to include 6 total children. Five children were two years old and one child was one years old. The youngest determines the staff ratio which is 1:5.

Staff #1 escorted one child out of the two year old room to allow that child to finish a craft. Staff #3 remained in the two year old room and was responsible for six children. Two children were one and a half years old and four children were two years old.

During naptime in the preschool room, child #2 was sleeping behind a desk and therefore staff #4 could not see, hear, direct, and assess child #2.

In the front of the two year old room, located in an open bin, 11 Dab-O-Ink Daubers had "Keep out of reach of children" on the label and were accessible to children.

In the girls restroom, peeling paint was observed above both sinks and plaster was exposed underneath both sinks.

In the two year old room, 20 Top Care alcohol pads were observed in a first aid kit and none of them were labeled with a specific child's name,

The Epinephrine Pen which belonged to child #1 had an expiration date of April 2021 and therefore was expired and unusable.

The file for staff #1 contained a fire safety training date of 9-19-2020 and 9-30-2021 which exceeded the annual renewal requirement.

Staff #2 with a hire date of 11/11/2020 had a health and safety training date of 10-1-2021 exceeding the allowable 90 day training for a new employee.

In the infant room, the daily activities schedule was not posted.

The file for staff #5 did not contain emergency plan training.