Ridgway YMCA Summer Camp

The file of staff #2 had a late FBI clearance due to the fact the documents on file were a receipt only dated 5-10-21 and then a full report dated 7-9-25 (see LIS cod sheet). The file of #3 had late NSOR reports due to the fact they were dated 3-11-25 and 11-6-19; more than 60 months apart. The file of staff #4 lacked a complete PSP clearance due to the fact only the receipt was on file dated 4-18-25; and had a late FBI clearance due to the fact it was dated 5-22-25 (see LIS code sheet).

Based on the smoke detection testing log, the smoke detection system was not tested every 30 days on the following dates: 1-26-25 to 2-26-25 = 31 days, 3-26-25 to 4-26-25 = 31 days, 5-26-25 Memorial Day* to 6-26-25 = 31 days.

The file of staff #1 lacked annual staff evaluations every 12 months due to the fact they were dated 3-1-25 and 2-1-24.

The files of children #1 and #2 lacked emergency contact forms with the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

The file of staff #1 lacked documentation of completing the annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

The files of children #1 and #2 lacked signed parental consent for wading.

The files of staff #1 and #2 lacked dated disclosure statements. The file of staff #3 lacked a signed disclosure statement. The file of staff #3 lacked a PA State Police clearance. The file of staff #5 lacked an FBI clearance.

At the time of the inspection, observed adult scissors stored in a cup on the teacher's desk accessible to children in care.

Observed in the gym an electrical outlet located under the catwalk near the mats lacked a protective receptacle cover.

Observed in the child care space upstairs a blue foam exercise block torn with exposed foam.

The file of staff #4 lacked a health assessment that included an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

Based on the smoke detection system testing log, the smoke detection system was not tested every 30 days on the following dates: 3-1-24 to 4-1-24 = 31 days, 4-1-24 to 5-2-24 = 31 days, 5-2-24 to 6-6-24 = 35 days.

The file of children #1 and #3 lacked emergency contact forms with the full, complete address of the children's physicians or source of medical care.

The file of child #2 lacked an emergency contact form with the work telephone number of the enrolling parent.

The file of children #2 and #3 lacked emergency contact forms with the full, complete address of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the children may be released.

The file for staff person #1, hire date (see IS code sheet), is lacking documentation of a criminal history clearance or request for a criminal history clearance. The file for staff person #2, hire date (see IS code sheet), is lacking a completed state police clearance and contains a DOE FBI clearance which is not accepted for employment in child care under CPSL. The file is also missing a signed disclosure statement.

Observed a protruding bolt at the base of the toilet in the downstairs men's bathroom.

There is not a handwashing sign at the toilet in the downstairs women;s bathroom.

The refrigerator in the Game Room is lacking a thermometer.

The file for staff person #2 is lacking an initial health assessment.

The operator has not sent notification to local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility during the previous 12 month period.

The file for staff person #2 contains only 1 of the required 2 nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

The file for staff #1 contained a State Police Clearance date of 11-19-2015 and 12-15-2020, a Child Abuse Clearance date of 11-25-2015 and 12-22-2020, and an FBI Clearance date of 11-25-2015 and 12-18-2020 all of which exceeded the mandatory 60 months to renew the clearances. The file for staff #3 contained a State Police Clearance date of 11-19-2015 and 12-15-2020, a Child Abuse Clearance date of 11-15-2015 and 12-22-2020 both of which exceeded the mandatory 60 months to renew the clearances. The file for staff #4 contained a State police Clearance date of 11-19-2015 and 5-13-2021, a Child Abuse Clearance date of 11-24-2015 and 5-13-2021, and a FBI Clearance date of 11-25-2015 and 5-20-2021 which exceeded the mandatory 60 months to renew the clearances.

The emergency plan did not contain a continuity of care section which was due by the mandatory date of 7-1-2022.

Located in an unlocked closet adjacent to the racquetball room, 6 bottles of Windex which stated: "Keep out of reach of children" were observed and were accessible to children in care.

Based on conversations with the operator, there was not an initial emergency drill conducted by the required date of 12-19-2021. The first documented facility emergency drill was conducted on 6-24-2022.

The facility did not have a policy and procedure to share with staff and families that includes strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child, and addressing the prevention and identification of child mistreatment.

The file for staff #3 contained a six hour Health and Safety training which was completed on 7-7-2018 and exceeded the allowable date of 6-30-2018 to receive the six hour training and therefore the training is not acceptable.

The file for staff #1 contained a Mandated Reporter training date of 3-17-2017 and 5-6-2022 which exceeded the mandatory 60 months to renew the training. The file for staff #2 contained a Mandated Reporter Training date of 2-24-2017 and 6-12-2022 which exceeded the mandatory 60 months to renew the training. The file for staff #4 contained a Mandated Reporter Training date of 3-16-2017 and 7-8-2022 which exceeded the mandatory 60 months to renew the training.

The file for child #1 did not specify the date of admission.

The facility did not provide the parent of each enrolled child information on how to access the regulations electronically.

The file for staff #1, staff #2, and staff #3 who were hired prior to 12-19-2020 contained 6 hours of the mandatory 12 hours of annual training by the mandatory date of 12-18-2021.