Reading Day Care Corp

During a renewal inspection on 12/9/24 the facility's emergency plan did not address the facility's continuity of operations.

During a renewal inspection on 12/9/24 Cert rep observed Hand sanitizer which is labeled keep out of reach of children was found in an unlocked accessible drawer in the Preschool 1 classroom.

During a renewal inspection on 12/9/24 Cert rep observed peeling paint in the following locations: Preschool room 1(wall by the toy kitchen area), Preschool room 2(wall to the left of the Christmas tree), currently unused green room(wall between the first two windows from the door), and in the outdoor play space (wall under the stars

During a renewal inspection on 12/9/24 Cert rep observed Gloves on the changing table in the infant classroom. These would be accessible to children while being changed. These children would be still placing objects in their mouths.

During a renewal inspection on 12/9/24 cert rep observed the manufacturer's instructions for child safety restraints (booster seats) was not being kept in the vehicle.

During a renewal inspection on 12/9/24 Child 2, 3 and 4 did not have the fee amounts documented on their fee agreements. Child 2 and 3 did not have their date of admissions documented on their fee agreements

During a Renewal inspection on 12/9/24 Child 1 was missing the name of the child's physician or source of medical care on the Child 1's emergency contact form.

During a renewal inspection on 12/9/24 work address and work phone numbers were missing on the follow children's emergency contact forms: Child 1, Child 2, Child 4(mother's only missing), and Child 6.

During a renewal inspection on 12/9/24 Cert rep observed that the written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not accompanying staff when transporting children to and from school.

During a renewal inspection on 12/9/24 Child 5's Fee agreement was last reviewed on 5/31/24. This is more than 6 months between review of fee agreements,

During an unannounced inspection on 11/19/24 Staff 1 only had one reference documented in her staff file.

Staff 2 (see code sheet for DOH) was observed caring for children on 10/30/24. Staff 2 was hired provisionally and has current PSP, child abuse and FBI clearances on file. A request for NSOR, dated 6/28/24, is on file and a completed NSOR certification dated 10/22/24, which is after the expiration of the 45-day provisional period, was later provided to the Cert Rep. Staff 2 had a disclosure statement on file that is not dated by the staff.

During an unannounced inspection on 10/30/24 Staff 1 (see code sheet for DOH) has an initial health assessment and TB screening on file dated 4/28/23. This is more than 12 months prior to hire date after a break in service.

During an unannounced inspection on 10/30/24 it was noted that three fire drills in a row (Dates: 2/7/24, 4/3/24, and 5/17/24) had a hypothetical location on the fire as the front desk, and two fire drills in a row (Dates: 7/9/24, and 7/26/24) had a hypothetical location of the basement.

During an unannounced inspection on 8/20/24, the file for staff person # 1 was reviewed. The Pediatric CPR/First Aid on file was not renewed by the expiration date as evidenced by the certificate of training dated 7/11/22 and valid for 2 years.

On 12/15/2023, Staff #1 had all of the required clearances on file. However, the state police clearance for employment was not requested until 10/19/2023. The child abuse clearance was dated 11/21/2023. See LIS code sheet.

During the Renewal Inspection on 12/15/2023, there were electrical cords from an infant swing seen that were not secured to the wall in the infant room. This presented a strangulation hazard for the infants in the classroom.

On 12/15/2023, Child #1 the health report on file for Child #1 did not include the up-to-date annual influenza immunization according to recommendations of the ACIP. The file for Child #1 did not include an exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief written, signed and dated statement by the child's parent. See LIS code sheet.

Staff #1 (See LIS code sheet) obtained a health assessment after the first day of service in a childcare setting. Staff #2 did not have a completed health assessment on file. See LIS code sheet.

During the Renewal Inspection on 12/15/2023, the files for Child #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not include any Child Service Reports. See LIS code sheet.

The emergency contact information for Child #1 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

On 6/28/2023, Staff #1, #2 and #3 were each employed less than 90 days, but they were each observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff #1 and #2 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First-Aid and CPR. Staff #3 has not completed the following pre-service trainings required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First-Aid and CPR, the required pre-service health and safety training and the mandated reporter training.

On 6/28/2023, Staff #1 was observed working with a mixed age group of 9 preschool children and 1 older toddler. The required staff to child ratio for this mixed aged group is 1 staff to 6 children.

On 6/28/2023, the fire drill/fire detection log showed that the fire detection system in the facility had not been manually tested since 5/25/2023.

During the Renewal Inspection on 3/22/2023, Staff #1 did not have the completed Pennsylvania child abuse clearance or proof of the request on file. See LIS code sheet.

During the Renewal Inspection on 3/22/2023, the minivan used to transport children had a booster seat in it that read do not use this child restraint after 2020.

During the Opening Inspection on 12/20/2022, the refrigerator in the facility did not have a thermometer.

During the Opening Inspection on 12/20/2022, Staff #1 did not have an initial health assessment on file. The tuberculosis screening on file for Staff #2 was dated 8/2/2021.