Rising Scholars Early Learning Academy

During the inspection on 8/14/25 Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first- aid/CPR training expiration date of 5/5/25.

During the inspection on 8/14/25 staff person #2 was observed providing care for 12 children on the playground. 5 Children were Preschool aged and 7 were school aged.

During the inspection on 8/14/25 The operator did not have an emergency plan that provides for continuity of operations.

During the inspection on 8/14/25 a ceiling tile with water damage was observed in the hallway outside of the boys bathroom. The janitorial closet had a hole at the bottom of the door.

During the inspection on 8/14/25 The parent letter surrounding the emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions and lock down procedures.

During the inspection on 8/14/25 the operator did not have verification of an emergency drill for the past year.

On 5/23/2024, the Southeast Regional Office of OCDEL was notified by the Bureau of Workers' Compensation Compliance Department that the facility has not supplied the requested documentation of current Workers' Compensation Insurance as required.

During the inspection on 3/11/25 the file for staff person #3 did not have verification of a minimum of an 8th grade education. Staff person #3 was observed working alone with 3 young toddlers.

During the renewal inspection on 3/11/25 the janitors closet in the main hallway containing bleach and other cleaning products was observed unlocked.

During the renewal inspection on 3/11/25 daffodil flowers were observed on the playground in an area accessible to the children.

During the renewal inspection on 3/11/25 the stall divider in the girl's bathroom was not loose and not properly secured to the wall. The boy's bathroom did not have water at the sink.

During the renewal inspection on 3/11/25 the refrigerator in the toddler room did not have a thermometer.

During the renewal inspection on 3/22/25 the file for staff person #3 did not contain a current health assessment.

During the renewal on 3/11/25 staff person #1 did not have Pediatric First aid and CPR on file from an approved curriculum by OCDEL.

During the renewal inspection on 3/13/24 Staff person #2 does not have a current FBI clearance on file at the facility.

During the renewal inspection on 3/12/24 A shelf with a tipping hazard was observed near the door in the toddler classroom.

During the renewal inspection on 3/13/24 the file for staff person #1 did not have TB testing and results within one year from the date of hire.

During the renewal inspection on 3/13/24 the operator did not have a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for child #1.

During the inspection on 9/19/23 staff person #1 was observed with 11 preschool aged children.

During the inspection on 9/19/23 a review of the incident report revealed that child #1 received an injury at the facility before nap time. The injury was not discovered by staff until pick up, after nap when swelling was noticed on the child's face. The child stated that injury was "caused by a fall on a chair".

The inspection on 9/19/23 revealed that an incident was provided/signed by the parent on 9/7/23 for an incident that happened on 9/9/23.

Staff person #2 was observed working alone with children and has not completed Pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR. (Verification of completion of all the required health and safety training topics prior to caring for children unsupervised.

During an unannounced inspection on 5/4/2023 staff person #1 was observed working with children at the facility. Staff person #1 is awaiting trial on charges involving physical violence or moral corruptness.

During the unannounced inspection on 5/4/2023 a soiled diaper was observed in an unlidded trashcan in the girl's bathroom. Staff person #1 confirmed that children who are potty training (in pull ups) are changed in front of the toilet. The facility did not have a changing pad in the bathroom for children to stand on and to be sanitized after being changed.

During an unannounced inspection on 5/4/2023 a toilet in the child's bathroom was "out of order" and not working.

During the unannounced inspection on 5/4/2023 the file for staff person The file for staff person # 3 did not have TB testing dates and results. the file for staff person #2 had TB testing dates and results from 2020 these dates were beyond 12 months prior to the staff persons start date.

During the unannounced inspection on 5/4/23 a review of the fire drill revealed that that a fire drill has not been logged/held since 1/27/23 and a fire alarm test has not been held since 1/27/23.

During the unannounced inspection on 5/4/2023 the file for staff person #3 did not have acceptable verification of education on file at the facility.

During the unannounced inspection on 5/4/2023 the file for staff persons #2 and #3 did not have two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

During a renewal inspection on 03/21/2023, the file for staff person #2 did not contain verification of emergency plan training.

During a renewal inspection on 03/21/2023, the preschool classroom did not have a cot diagram to correspond with the numbers on the cots.

During a renewal inspection on 03/21/2023, the file for child #2 contained a health record dated more than 12-months old.

During a renewal inspection on 03/21/2023, the files for children #2, 3, 4 and 5 did not contained a current record of influenza vaccination.

During a renewal inspection on 03/21/2023, the file for staff person #1 contained a health assessment more than 24 months old.

During a renewal inspection on 03/21/2023, the file for staff person # 1 did not contain verification of the Pennsylvania health and Safety training update-2022.

During a renewal inspection on 03/21/2023, the file for children #1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 did not include the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided.

During an initial inspection on 09/23/2022, the provider did not have a current fire inspection showing no deficiencies.

During an initial inspection on 09/23/2022, the provider did not have current copy of liability insurance on file.