Red Apple Learning Center

The most recent NSOR clearance on file for Staff #1 is dated 4/15/20, more than 60 months prior. The most recent State Police clearance and Child Abuse clearance on file for Staff #2 are dated 1/31/20, more than 60 months prior.

At approximately 10:00am on 8/20/25, 3 children were not named in a group in the Main Room. Upon entering the Main Room, 18 total children were observed. Staff #1 identified 7 preschoolers, Staff #4 identified a combination of 4 young toddlers and older toddlers, and Staff #5 identified 4 infants, leaving 2 preschoolers and 1 older toddler not identified.

On the outdoor play space, the fence to the left of the gate was observed to exposed sharp metal along the bottom.

On the outdoor play space, a small basketball hoop net was observed to be ripped and not in good repair.

In the bathroom, baby wipes, labeled " to avoid risk of choking and suffocation, keep wipes and bag away from children," were observed under the diapering area and accessible to children still placing objects in their mouths.

The most recent documented date on the facility's fire drill log is dated 6/6/25, more than 60 days prior.

The most recent documented date on the facility's fire detection log is dated 7/10/25, more than 30 days prior.

The Pediatric First Aid/CPR on file for Staff #3 is dated 11/13/24, more than 90 days after the date of hire.

The file for Staff Person #1 lacked a disclosure statement. The file for Staff Person #2 contained an FBI Fingerprint clearance dated 1/15/20, more than 60 months prior.

Bingo Dabbers, labeled keep out of the reach of children, were accessible in an unlocked drawer in the main childcare space.

In the Main Room in a toy box, a clear plastic bin was observed to be cracked on the bottom creating a potential pinch point.

The file for Child #4, a preschool aged child, contained a health report form dated 12/8/23, more than 12 months prior.

The facility did not have written feeding schedules, obtained from the parents, for enrolled infants.

The facility did not have the written plan of daily activities posted in the childcare space.

The file for Child #1 lacked an agreement form.

The file for Child #2, Child #3, and Child #4 contained an emergency contact form that was not updated within 6 months of the previous update. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)

The file for Child #3 and Child #4 contained an agreement form that was not updated within 6 months of the previous update.

The provider did not have their current certificate of compliance posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.

SECOND CITATION: PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 8/1/24. On a bookbag in the entrance area, a mini hand sanitizer labeled "Keep Out of the Reach of Children," was attached to the zipper and accessible to children.

In a bookbag in the entrance area, a tube of Boudreaux's Butt Paste and skin protectant cream labeled "Keep Out of the Reach of Children" was accessible to children.

In the bathroom, a toilet paper holder with exposed screws was accessible to children.

In the bathroom, peeling paint and plaster were observed on the wall in the last stall.

At approximately 9:50 AM, Staff #1 and Staff #2 were observed in the main room of the facility with 11 children ranging from Infant to Preschool. At approximately 9:52 AM, Staff #3 returned to the main room, which corrected the noncompliance.

2nd CITATION: PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 5/3/24. In the main room, small plastic french fries were observed to be less than 1 inch in diameter and accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

The file for Staff #3 contained a disclosure statement that lacked a date. The file for Staff #4 lacked a disclosure statement at date of hire (SEE IS CODE SHEET).

The file for Staff #4 lacked Emergency Plan training within 90 days of hire (SEE IS CODE SHEET).

A metal fence with sharp ends were accessible in the outdoor play space and could be harmful to children.

A variety of toys and boxes were observed blocking an exit door obstructing the exit.

In the outside play space, a foam cushion with peeling plastic and a foam football with loose pieces less than one inch were accessible to children. In the bathroom, a plastic ring less than one inch in diameter was observed in the treasure box and was accessible to children. Paper books were observed with peeling edges less than one inch in diameter and were accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Beads and rubber bands observed to be less than 1 inch in diameter were accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

A mini high chair in the eating area contained 2 of 3 safety straps.

The file Staff #4 includes a health assessment (11/8/22) and tuberculosis screening (11/10/20), which are dated more than 12 months prior to hire (SEE IS CODE SHEET).

Fire drills were not conducted every 60 days with the last documented fire drill dated 2/28/24.

The fire alarm tests were not conducted every 30 days with the last documented fire alarm test dated 2/28/24.

A copy of the letter and all inspection summaries issued by the Department were not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.

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/Pediatric CPR.

The files for Staff #1 and Staff #2 contained the Health and Safety Basic Training 6 Hour Course dated after 6/30/18, and therefore lacked the 10 hour Get Started with Center-Based Care: Building Blocks for Quality.

The file for Staff #1 lacked a Disclosure Statement.

The file for Staff #4 did not contain documentation of application of a PA Child Abuse or NSOR clearance prior to date of hire (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under CPSL. Staff #4 must be removed from the facility by end of business on 11/14/23 and can only return once all complete clearances are received.

A health assessment for Staff #1 was submitted to the Certification Representative on 1/22/23 as a proof of correction. The health assessment for Staff #1, that was dated 12/13/23, is invalid after confirmation was received that Staff #1 was not seen in the office on 12/13/23 indicated on the health assessment form.

The observed emergency plan had not been updated in the past 12 months.

The file for Staff #1 lacks documentation of Emergency Plan training on an annual basis.

The facility's emergency plan was observed to not include a letter to parents explaining the emergency procedures for the following topics: shelter and lockdown, evacuation, method to contact parents during an emergency, method to inform parents the emergency has ended and instructions on how to safely be reunited with their children, and accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and chronic medical conditions

In the unlocked staff bathroom, it was observed a bottle of leave-in conditioner and detangler which was labeled, "Keep out of the reach of children" was accessible to children on the top of a lower cabinet.

A variety of toys and boxes were observed blocking an exit door obstructing the exit.

Empty plastic bags and empty garbage bags were observed in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children. Beads and rubber bands observed to be less than 1 inch in diameter were accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #3, who is a preschool aged child, are dated 8/6/21/ & 11/22/23, more than 1 year apart.

The immunization record on file for Child #1, a 3 year old, included 3 of 4 polio vaccine recommended by the ACIP for a child this age. The most recent influenza vaccination on file for Child #1, who is 3 years old, is dated 8/19/21, more than 1 year ago, as is recommended annually by the ACIP. The immunization record on file for Child #2, a 5 year old, included 1 of 2 Hepatitis A vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age. The immunization record on file for Child #4, a 7 month old, included 1 of 3 rotavirus, DTAP, HIB, an pneumococcal vaccines and 1 of 2 polio vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age. The immunization record on file for Child #5, a 14 month old, included 2 of 3 rotavirus, DTAP, HIB, and pneumococcal vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age. The file for Child #5 did not contain documentation of an influenza vaccination or a written, signed exemption letter. Child #1, Child #2, Child #4, and Child #5 must be dismissed from care by close of business on 11/14/23, and may only return to care when the immunization record is update or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.

The most recent health assessment in the file for Staff #1 is dated 10/22/21, more than 24 months prior.

Documentation of an emergency drill held in the past 12 months was not available at the facility.

Fire drills were not conducted every 60 days (5/10/23-7/11/23, 7/11/23-9/12/23) with the last documented fire drill dated 9/12/23.

The fire alarm tests were not conducted every 30 days (1/12/23-2/31/23, 3/13/23-4/14/23, 5/10/23-6/12/23, 7/11/23-9/12/23) with the last documented fire alarm test dated 10/10/23.

The facility files lacked evidence of the Emergency Plan and subsequent plan updates being sent to the local municipality and County Emergency Management Services.

A health assessment for Staff #1 was submitted to the Certification Representative on 1/22/23 as a proof of correction. The health assessment for Staff #1, that was dated 12/13/23, is invalid after confirmation was received that Staff #1 was not seen in the office on 12/13/23 indicated on the health assessment form.

A Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma, and Child Maltreatment policies were not available at the time of the inspection. The facility files lacked Continuity of Operations added to the Emergency Plan. The files for Staff #2 and #3 lacked completion of the UPDATED 1 Hour Health and Safety Training on or before 12/30/2022.

The facility was unable to provide a copy of the liability insurance during the inspection.

The file for Staff #3 lacked documentation of an updated Mandated Reporter Training. The last training was dated: 2/3/2016. (See LIS Code Sheet)

The files for Child #1, Child #4, and Child #5 lacked a child service report within 6 months from date of enrollment. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET). The file for Child #2 contained a child service report that was not dated. The most recent child service report in the file for Child #3 was dated 12/9/22, which is more than 6 months prior.

The financial agreement on file for Child #3 did not include the child's date of admission.

The files for Child #2 and Child #3 contained the original copies of the financial agreement.

The Emergency Contact Form for Child #2 and Child #3 lacked a complete address of the Physician or Medical Care Provider.

The Emergency Contact Forms for Child Files #2 and Child #4 lacked the Enrolling Parent's Work Address and Work Phone Number.

The current emergency contact form on file for Child #1 and #2 does not indicate if the child has any special medical needs, which is needed in an emergency situation.

The file for Child #1 (8/18/22-11/8/23), Child #2 EC 11/2/22 FA 7/1/22), Child #3 (EC 11/2/22-11/7/23 FA 8/10/21-2/1/23), and Child #5 (EC 1/17/23-11/7/23) contained an emergency contact and financial agreement form that was not updated within 6 months of the previous update.

Loose crib sheets were observed on the pack and plays used for sleeping infants, causing a risk of suffocation.

The file for Staff #1 lacked a disclosure statement. The file for Staff #2 contained consecutive state police and child abuse clearances dated more than 60 months apart. The file for Staff #6 contained a receipt for state police clearance yet lacked a valid state police clearance and contained an NSOR clearance dated after the first day of employment and lacked an NSOR application. The file for Staff #7 contained a DOE FBI clearance and no receipt for DHS fingerprint, and lacked an NSOR clearance or application for NSOR clearance.

Staff #1 was observed leaving the child care room to enter the kitchen multiple times between 11:10 and 11:30 AM on 12/8/22 to prepare lunches, leaving the remaining staff with her supervisory group of 2 INF and 2 YT. 1 YT was able to be incorporated into another group, leaving 2 INF and 1 YT out of staff: child ratio.

Upon assessment of supervision and ratio during naptime at 1:55 PM on 12/8/22, 3 staff were present with 6 Inf, 3 YT, 5 OT and 10 PS children.

The files for Staff #4 and #5 lacked documentation of current emergency plan training.

The gate to the playground was observed to have a broken closure mechanism and was being held together by a jump rope, which allowed enough space for a child to exit through. The playground opens into the vehicular parking lot.

The first-aid kit in the child care room was observed to lack sterile gauze.

A rusted metal chain was observed laying on the ground outside the door on the playground.

The flooring around the second toilet in the bathroom was observed to be heavily soiled and damaged.

A basketball hoop on the playground was appeared to have a cracked base, causing a rough edge.

Glitter with a diameter of less than 1 inch was observed in an unlocked low cabinet, accessible to children who may still be placing objects in their mouth.

An unsecure VHS/DVD player was observed on a low shelf under the TV, which could be pulled down by a child.

The files for Child #2 and #3 contained most recent health reports dated more than 12 months in the past.

The file for Child #3 contained record of immunization history which lacked a current influenza vaccination. The file for Child #4 lacked record of immunization history.

The files for Staff #1 and #2 contained consecutive health assessments dated more than 24 months apart. The file for Staff #5 contained a most recent health assessment which was dated more than 24 months in the past. The file for Staff #6 contained an initial health report dated after the first day of employment. The file for Staff #7 lacked an initial health assessment.

The file for Staff #6 contained an initial tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method which was dated after the first day of employment. The file for Staff #7 lacked an initial tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method.

The written notification of safe routes were not posted in the facility.

The files for Staff #4 and #5 contained current fire safety training yet lacked previous fire safety training, making it unable to be determined if training was completed annually.

Staff person #3 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 files for Staff #3, #4 and #5 lacked staff evaluations.

The files for Child #2, #3, #4 and #5 lacked child service reports.

The file for Child #5 contained an agreement which lacked the release persons for the child.

The files for Child #2 and #4 contained agreements which lacked the children's enrollment dates.

The file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact form which noted an incorrect birthdate for the child.

The file for Child #3 contained an emergency contact from which lacked the work telephone number of the enrolling parent.

A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted in the child care room.

The files for Child #1 and #4 contained emergency contact and agreement forms which lacked updates in the last 6-month period. The files for Child #2 and #3 contained consecutive updates to the emergency contact and agreement forms dated more than 6 months apart. The file for Child #5 contained consecutive updates to the emergency contact form which were dated more than 6 months apart, and an agreement form which lacked an update in the last 6-month period.

The file for Child #4 contained an emergency contact form which lacked signed parental consent for emergency medical care.

The file for Child #4 contained an emergency contact form which lacked signed parental consent for the administration of first-aid.

The files for Staff #1, #2, #3, #4 lacked documentation of the 12 required annual child care training hours.

The file for staff #6 lacks a disclosure statement.

The files for staff #1 (criminal and child abuse), #2 (child abuse and FBI), and #4 (criminal) contain clearances that were renewed late.

The files for staff #3 and #6 lack current emergency plan training.

The file for staff #2 contains a health assessment that was updated late.

The file for staff #6 lacks a health assessment.

The file for staff #6 lacks a TB test.

Observed a baby bottle that was not labeled with a child's name.

The facility did not have written notification of safe routes posted at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

According to the facility director, the facility did not conduct regular testing of the fire detection system at least once every 30 days.

The facility's emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including a lock-down .or accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

The files for staff #1, #2, and #3 lack current fire safety training.

The files for staff #1, #2, #4, and #5 lack updated mandated reporter training.

The file for staff #3 lacks an annual evaluation.

The file for staff #6 lacks verification of a HS diploma.

The file for child #1 lacks an agreement.

Emergency contact information for child #2 did not include the work addresses and work telephone number of the enrolling parent.

The file for staff #6 lacks one non-family reference.