Renes Arch Day Care Center LLC

During unannounced inspection on Monday, 06/09/25, cert rep observed damaged carpets in the preschool and school age room, located on the 2nd floor, had several tears causing possible tripping hazards.

During unannounced inspection on Monday, 06/09/25, cert rep observed peeling paint on the walls in the preschool room.

During unannounced inspection on Monday, 06/09/25, cert rep observed a damaged safety gate that secures the infant room, causing possible hazardous to staff, children and parents when entering and exiting the room.

During unannounced inspection on Wednesday, 01/22/25, cert rep observed indoor temperature to be below 65° F on the left side of the facility. Indoor temperature on the left side of the facility read at 58 degrees.

During unannounced inspection on Wednesday, 01/15/25, cert rep observed a staff member with 8 children (1 infant and 7 young toddlers).

In review of staff files, staff person 1 file failed to include a NSOR certificate.

During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 12/18/24, cert rep observed a child in the rest room unsupervised. At an unannounced inspection on Wednesday, 01/15/25, cert rep observed a staff member not with their assigned group, leaving 4 older toddlers and 2 preschoolers alone.

During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 12/18/24, staff did not know the facility's shelter away location if an emergency occurred and staff and children could not be permitted back into facility.

During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 12/18/24, cert rep observed water temperature in the infant room and 1st floor restroom exceeded 110° F.

During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 12/18/24, cert rep observed window in the 2nd floor bathroom opened more than 6 inches.

During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 12/18/24, cert rep observed damaged carpeting on the 2nd floor. Carpet had several tears, causing possible tripping hazards.

During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 12/18/24, cert rep observed facility's vehicle and determined it is a 11-15 passenger van.

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: Mandated Reporter Training,

During unannounced inspection on Tuesday, 10/01/24, facility failed to have written documentation that a fire drill was conducted at least once every 60 days.

In review of fire safety documents, facility failed to have tested their smoke detection system once every 30 days or have documentation of annual testing by a fire safety professional.

During unannounced inspection on Wednesday 09/18/24, after reviewing video surveillance, cert rep observed a staff member leave the classroom leaving her assigned care group unsupervised.

During unannounced inspection on Wednesday 09/18/24, after reviewing video surveillance, cert rep observed a staff member handling a child aggressively by gripping the child by the arm.

During unannounced inspection on Wednesday 09/18/24, after reviewing video surveillance, cert rep observed a staff member use the facility's highchairs to restrain children for an extended period of time.

During unannounced inspection on Wednesday, 09/18/24, cert rep observed a staff member leave her assigned group out of ratio, leaving a 2nd staff alone with 4 older toddlers and 4 preschoolers.

In review of CPSL documents, facility person 1 file failed to a sign disclosure statement for volunteers.

In review of staff files, facility person 1 had not received training on the facility's emergency plan within 90 days of start of volunteer services at the facility.

In review of staff files, facility person 1 file failed to include a health assessment.

In review of staff files, facility person 1 file failed to include results of the TB screening by the Mantoux method.

During unannounced inspection on Tuesday, 07/09/24, cert rep observed children receiving care failed to have their emergency contact information present in the childcare space care was provided.

In review of staff files, facility person 1 file failed to include two written nonfamily references.

During unannounced inspection on Monday, 05/06/24, cert rep observed a staff member leave her assigned group out of ratio, leaving a 2nd staff alone with 10 children (7 older toddlers and 3 preschoolers). When cert rep asked a staff to identify the names and ages of children in their group, staff was unable to provide information to the cert rep

In review of CPSL documents, staff person 1, a provisional hire, file failed to include completed child abuse clearance and a sign disclosure statement.

During unannounced inspection on Monday, 05/06/24, cert rep observed 2 groups out of ratio. In group 1, cert rep observed a staff member leave her assigned group out of ratio, leaving a 2nd staff alone with 10 children (7 older toddlers and 3 preschoolers). In group 2, cert rep observed 2 staff with 4 infants and 5 young toddlers.

In review of staff files, staff person 1 file failed to include results of the TB screening by the Mantoux method.

In review of staff files, staff person 1 file failed to include two written nonfamily references.

In review of staff files, staff person 1 file failed to include current PA state police clearance. PA state police clearance contained in file was last completed on 09/27/17. Staff persons 3, 5, 6, 7 and 8 file failed to include NSOR certificate. Staff person 8 file failed to include current PA state police, child abuse and FBI clearances. PA state police, child abuse and FBI clearance contained in file was last completed in 03/2017.

Staff person 8 had not been trained on the facility's emergency plan at the time of the renewal inspection on Friday, 01/12/24.

During renewal inspection on Friday, 01/12/24, cert rep observed window on the 2nd floor opened more than 6 inches.

During renewal inspection on Friday, 01/12/24, cert rep observed carpeting on 2nd floor had several tears, causing possible tripping hazards.

During renewal inspection on Friday, 01/12/24, cert rep observed chip paint on wall outside of infant room near back exit door.

During renewal inspection on Friday, 01/12/24, cert rep observed refrigerator located in upstairs kitchen, failed to have a thermometer.

In review of staff files, staff person 2 file failed to include a health assessment. Staff persons 7 and 8 file failed to include a current health assessment. Health assessment included in staff person 7 file was last completed on 1/22/21 and health assessment included staff person 8 file was last completed on 03/10/17.

In review of staff files, staff person 2 file failed to include a TB result by the Mantoux method.

In review of emergency plan documents, facility failed to have conducted an annual drill on the facility's emergency plan.

In review of emergency plan documents, facility failed to have verification that a copy of plan was sent to the local municipality and the county's emergency management agency.

In review of children's file, child 1, enrolled more than 60 days, file failed to include a health report. File only contained child's immunization record.

In review of emergency plan and health and safety documents, facility's emergency plan failed to include statement regarding continuity of operations and policy addressing shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma and child maltreatment, failed to address prevention and identification of child maltreatment.

In review of staff files, staff persons 2, 3 and 4 file failed to have verification of 2 years (2500 hours) working with children. Staff person 6 file failed to include proof of education and verification of 2 years (2500 hours) of childcare experience.

In review of staff files, staff person 3 file failed to include 2 written nonfamily letters of references.

In review of staff files, staff persons 5 and 7 failed to have completed 12 hours of annual professional development. Staff person 5 file contained 5 hours of annual PD training and staff person 7 file contained 8 hours of annual PD training.