Richland Academy

The file of staff #1 lacked documentation of the NSOR on file.

The file of staff #1 lacked an acceptable initial health assessment due to the fact it did not assess free from communicable disease the person's suitability to provide child care.

The file of staff #4 had PA State Police clearances more than 60 months apart due to the fact they were dated: 10-25-23 and 10-11-18. The file of staff #6 had clearances more than 60 months apart due to the fact they were dated: PA State Police 11-16-24 and 11-11-19; Child Abuse 11-18-24 and 11-14-19; and NSOR 1-30-25 and 12-20-19. The file of staff #9 lacked documentation of the NSOR on file. The file of staff #11 had documentation of the NSOR requested after their start date and Disclosure statement signed after their start date. The file of staff #12 had documentation of the Disclosure statement was not dated or signed by a witness.

Observed at 1:10 p.m., during naptime in the toddler room, child #1 located in the far end of the dining space and staff #1 sitting on the opposite far end of the space. There were wooden shelving units, tables, and chairs occupying the space between child #1 and staff #1. Therefore, staff #1 could not effectively supervise child #1.

The emergency plan lacked continuity of operations.

Observed in the toddler space a spray bottle labeled as bleach water accessible to children due to the fact it was on a counter near the refrigerator low enough for children to reach. At the time of the inspection, the closet door located within the restroom used by children in care was unlocked and cleaning products were observed on the floor if the closet.

Observed trash cans in the in the dining space of the toddler room with evidence of human secretions or excrements not lidded.

Observed in the toddler room, able children sent to the dining space for snack without washing their hands prior to eating.

The file of staff #1 had an initial health assessment dated more than 12 months prior to their start date. The file of staff #2 lacked a health assessment and TB test with results. The file of staff #3 had health assessments more than 24 months apart due to the fact they were dated: 1-26-24 and 1-24-22. The file of staff #6 had health assessments more than 24 months apart due to the fact they were dated: 4-26-24 and 1-6-22. The file of staff #7 had health assessments more than 24 months apart due to the fact they were dated:3-3-24 and 1-15-22. The file of staff #8 had health assessments more than 24 months apart due to the fact they were dated: 2-3-25 and 10-5-22. The file of staff #10 lacked a health assessment.

The file of staff #9 lacked an acceptable initial health assessment due to the fact it did not assess free from communicable disease the person's suitability to provide child care.

Staff person #5 has completed the health and safety course titled Getting Started with Center-Based Care: Building Blocks for Quality (10 hours) but has not completed the required health and safety update course titled Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 (1 hour) training.

Staff person #11 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 1 AND PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 2; and Pediatric First Aid and CPR

Staff person/facility person/volunteer #6 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 1-11-20.

The file of staff #14 had Mandated Reporter completed more than 60 months apart due to the fact they were dated: 4-25-22 and 11-14-15.

The file of staff #8 lacked a staff evaluation within the last 12 months.

At the time of the inspection, the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted in the infant room.

The files of staff #11 and #13 lacked two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

The file of staff #8 lacked documentation of completing the annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

It was observed on the day of inspection a box that had a lighter and matches accessible to children.

Scissors were observed to be missing from the first-aid kit in the classroom.

It was observed that a first-aid kit was not taken outside to the playground on the day of inspection.

It was observed in the toddler room that the thermometer in the refrigerator was reading 50 degrees F.

The most up to date health assessments on file for Staff Person #6 and Staff Person #7 were observed to be greater than 24 months. This is evidenced by the health assessment being dated Staff #6, 1/24/22 and Staff #7, 1/6/22.

The file for Staff Persons #1 was observed not to have completed Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022.

The file for Staff Person # 3 and Staff Person #4 was observed not to have completed Pediatric CPR and First-Aid within 90 days of hire.

The file for staff #5 and staff #8 were observed to not have completed Health and Safety (CCDBG) training within 90 days of hire. This is evidenced by the Date of Hire 5/15/23 and the Health and Safety training being completed on 8/25/23; Date of Hire 8/24/23 and Health and Safety training completed on 1/29/24.

It was observed that water temperature, in the hallway bathrooms accessible to children was 120 degrees F.

In the infant room, the first aid kit was observed not to contain soap, scissors or tweezers.

It was observed in the hallway bathrooms, exposed bolts at the base of the toilet.

It was observed that a handwashing sign was not posted above the toilets in the hallway bathrooms.

The facility's emergency plan was observed not to include a lock-down procedure at the facility, nor did it list accommodations of infant and toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.

The file for Staff Person #2 was observed not to have completed Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 by December 30, 2022. This is evidenced by the training being completed on 1/13/2023. The file for Staff Persons #4 and #9 were observed not to have completed Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022.

The file for Staff persons # 1 and # 8 mandated reporter training were not updated within the required 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 6/29/2015-8/15/2020 for Staff #1 and 3/19/2015-4/20/2020 for staff #8.

The agreement form on file for Child # 1, child #2, child #3 and child #4 was observed not to contain the dates of admission of the child.

The file for staff persons # 3, #5, #6, #7 and #9 were observed not to have documentation of two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Observed staff file #5, who was rehired did not contain a disclosure statement signed at the time the staff was rehired.

Observed staff file #5 did not contain documentation of training in the emergency plan at the time of rehire.

Observed 1 bottle of liquid which was not labeled with the contents inside the bottle.

Observed a dirty bathroom air vent in the full day room. Observed the hallway restroom had a detached hinge on the door leading to the storage area.

Observed the children's sink in the older toddler room had a spigot which was not securely anchored to the base.

Observed in the older toddler room, a wooden chair with a loose back creating a pinch point.

Observed an elevated refrigerator which was not on a solid base in the full day room.

Observed child file #3, a young toddler, contained a most recent health assessment which was dated more than 6 months ago.

Observed child file #1, #2, and #5 did not contain written verification of ongoing flu vaccines administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

Observed staff file #1 and #4 contained updated health assessments which were dated more than 24 months after the previous valid health assessment. Observed staff file #2 contained a most recent health assessment which is more than 27 months old. Observed the initial health assessment for staff file #5 was dated more than 12 months prior to the date of hire making it invalid.

Observed the facility did not have notification of the safe routes posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.

Observed the facility did not have documentation of completion of an emergency drill completed between 12/19/20-12/19/21.

Observed staff file #1 did not contain a written evaluation completed within the previous 12 months. Observed staff file #3 and #4 contained a most recent evaluation which was completed more than 12 months after the previous valid health assessment.

Observed the emergency contact form for child file #4 did not contain the health insurance coverage information.

Observed staff file #1, 3, 4, and 6 did not contain documentation of completion of 12 hours of child care training completed within 12/19/20-12/19/21.

Observed on 1/18/22 staff file #4 and 8 still contained most recent health assessments which were dated more than 24 months ago.

On 1/18/22 observed staff file # 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 still did not contain documentation of certification of training in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

On 11/4/21 observed staff file #10 contained a criminal background clearance receipt which is not valid for childcare and did not contain a valid NSOR verification letter. Observed staff file #1 contained an FBI fingerprint clearances which was dated after the first day working in a childcare position and the NSOR verification letter was not in the file. Observed staff file #13 contained the CPSL required mandated reporter training which was obtained more than 60 months after the previous valid training. Observed staff file #13 contained a disclosure statement which was not signed by a witness and the FBI fingerprint clearance in the file was from the Department of Education which is not acceptable for childcare. Observed staff file #3, who has been employed for more than 45 days, did not contain the NSOR verification letter. Observed staff file #6 contained the CPSL required mandated reporter training which was completed more than 60 months after the previous valid training. Observed staff file #7, who has worked more than 45 days, contained a disclosure statement which was not signed by a witness and did not contain the required NSOR verification letter. Observed staff file #11…

Observed staff file #1, 3, 10, and 11 did not contain documentation of training in the emergency plan at the time of initial hire.

On 10/21/21 observed an electrical outlet by the sign in book which did not have a protective receptacle cover.

Ob 10/21/21 observed Swiffer cleaning solution hanging on the door accessible to children in the older toddler room. Observed in the transitional school room, Swiffer cleaning solution and metal polish labeled keep out of the reach of children in an unlocked closet.

On 10/21/21 observed unlabeled jars of soap in the older toddler room, the infant/toddler room, and in the full day classroom. Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with liquid in the transitional room and several unlabeled jars of liquid in the full day classroom.

On 10/21/21 observed the full day classroom first aid kit did not contain soap or scissors. Observed the first aid kit in the infant/toddler room did not contain soap.

On 10/21/21 observed an exposed wire just outside of the play space. Observed exposed bolts in the play area near the water table, by the little gate, and by the big gate. Observed in the older toddler room exposed screw heads in the cozy corner area, small holes in the wall below the thermostat, and exposed wall anchors below the window and under the coat rack. Observed in the infant/toddler room, small holes in the wall by the fridge. Observed in the hallway bathroom a missing toilet paper holder. Observed in the transitional room the window sill needed to be cleaned.

On 10/21/21 observed in the older toddler room, damaged paint by the old wall anchors and by the speaker. Observed in the infant/toddler room damaged paint by the thermometer and below the window by the divider. Observed in the transitional room damaged paint by the white chair.

On 10/21/21 observed a stroller and a table in the main hallway which partially obstructed the means of egress.

On 10/21/21 observed in the older toddler room, wooden chairs with loose backs creating pinch points.

On 10/21/21 observed multiple small rocks with a diameter of less than 1 inch in the outdoor play area which is used by children who are still placing objects in the mouths.

On 10/21/21 observed an unsteady white cabinet which could be pulled over in the infant/toddler room.

On 11/4/21 observed child file #2, who has been in attendance for more than 90 days did not contain written verification the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.

On 10/21/21 observed Tylenol, immodium, and antiseptic wipes, which were not labeled with the name for whom they were intended, in the first aid kit in the full day room.

On 11/4/21 observed staff file #1 and 7 contained an initial health assessment which was dated after providing initial service in a child care setting. Observed staff file #3 did not contain an initial health assessment and has begun providing initial service in a child care setting. Observed staff #2 and 6 contained an updated health assessment which was obtained more than 24 months after the previous valid health assessment. Observed staff file #4, 5, 8, and 9 contained most recent health assessments which were dated more than 24 months ago.

On 11/4/21 observed the documented fire drill log revealed that no fire drills were conducted between 4/8/21-9/30/21 which is a period longer than 60 days.

On 11/4/21 observed the facility did not have documentation of testing the fire alarm system or annual inspection by a fire safety professional on file at the facility. The facility also did not have documentation of installation of the interconnected fire alarm system.

On 11/4/21 observed the emergency plan had not been updated and copies sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

On 11/4/21 observed staff file #2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 did not contain documentation of certification of training in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

On 11/4/21 observed staff file # 3, who has been in a child care position for more than 90 days, did not contain documentation of completion of training in the required health and safety topics.

On 11/4/21 observed staff file #1 and 2 did not contain documentation of 2 years experience with children. Observed staff file #3 did not contain documentation of a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.

On 11/4/21 observed the agreements for child #1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

On 11/4/21 observed original agreements in child file #1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.

On 11/4/21 observed the emergency contact information for child #1 did not contain written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care and did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

On 11/4/21 observed the emergency contact information for child #2, 4, and 5 did not contain the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

On 10/21/21 observed the full day room did not have the emergency contact information present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.