Rising Stride Child Care Center of Drexel Hill

The file of staff person #2 doh (see lis code sheet), did not include a request for out of state clearance history information as required under the CPSL. The file of staff person #3 doh (see lis code sheet), did not include a request for out of state clearance history information as required under the CPSL.

At the time of inspection, certification representative observed, a vent in the infant room and carpet in the preschool room not kept clean.

At the time of inspection, some of the lights in the preschool classroom were not working.

At the time of inspection, staff persons #3 and 4 did not have verification of updated health and safety professional development training.

At the time of inspection, did not agreement did not provide all required information, including services to be provided to the family and the child.

At the time of inspection, financial agreement was not updated at least once in a 6-month period.

At the time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have verification of valid pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (cpr) certification.

At the time of inspection, certification representative observed damaged ceiling tiles in the infant room.

At the time of inspection, certification representative observed peeled paint in the toddler room.

At the time of inspection, certification representative observed a child's hands not washed after being diapered.

At the time of inspection, it was revealed that staff person #1 used a form of physical punishment.

At the time of inspection, Facility person #1, an aide, was observed in the preschool room working alone with children and was not in the vicinity of a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.

At the time of inspection, staff person #1 did not know all of the names of the children in his assigned group.

At the time of inspection, certification representative observed a damage screen in the preschool room on the second floor.

At the time of inspection, certification representative observed damaged ceiling tiles in the infant room and bathroom on the first floor. A vent and two tiles in the infant room were also observed as not kept clean.

At the time of inspection, staff persons # 2 and 3 did not have verification of valid health assessments.

At the time of inspection, certification representative observed 10 infants with 2 teachers in the infant for 5 minutes.

At the time of inspection, certification representative observed three damage ceiling tiles in the infant room.

Per the provider's admission, a child was unsupervised during a period of time of on 2/26/2024.

During the complaint investigation on 07/25/23 director confirmed that air conditioning in the Eagles classroom was inoperable for 2 weeks.

During the complaint investigation on 07/17/23 it was confirmed that an incident report was not completed when child #1 passed out during emergency evacuation.

During the complaint investigation on 07/17/23 it was confirmed that child #1 passed out during emergency evacuation and provider did not contact emergency care.

During complaint investigation on 07/17/23 it was confirmed that facility did not follow emergency plan procedure during evacuation. Children were evacuated to a location that was not included in facility's emergency plan.

During the renewal inspection on 06/29/23 Penguin's classroom was being used as storage. Classroom contained items such as vacuum, mop and bucket.

During the renewal inspection on 06/29/23 uncovered electrical outlets were observed in the Penguin's classroom.

During the renewal inspection on 06/29/23 the hand soap located in the Bluebird's bathroom, Falcon's bathroom and Eagle's bathroom was not in its original container. Container was not labeled specifying its contents.

During the renewal inspection on 06/29/23 the first aid kit located in the Robin's classroom was missing soap. The first aid kit located in the Hummingbird's classroom was missing scissors and tape. The first aid kit located in the Bluebird's classroom was missing soap. The first aid kit located in the Falcon's classroom was missing soap. The first aid kit located in the Puffin's classroom was missing band-aids and soap.

During the renewal inspection on 06/29/23 the refrigerator temperature in the Swan's classroom read 48° F. The refrigerator temperature in the Flamingo's classroom read 50° F. The refrigerator temperature in the Penguin's classroom read 48° F.

During the renewal inspection on 06/29/23 the health report reviewed for child #5 was not updated within 12 months. Health report reviewed was dated 03/28/22.

During the renewal inspection on 06/29/23 the fee agreement reviewed for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4, and child #5 were not reviewed/updated within 6-month time period.

During the complaint investigation on 03/20/23 it was confirmed that staff #1 tied child's blanket around her feet to prevent her from getting off of her cot during naptime.

During the complaint investigation on 03/20/23 it was concluded that child was injured due to inadequate supervision by staff #1 in the classroom.

During the complaint investigation on 03/20/23, it was confirmed that there was no heat in the Eagles classroom which required furnace to be serviced by Centrum LLC on 03/02/23.

During the complaint investigation on 03/20/23 it was confirmed that staff #1 disclosed confidential information about a child to another parent.

Observed 8/2/2022 Staff # 1 did not include a copy of National Sex Offender Registry in their file, a copy of the completed clearance information are required under the CPSL.

Observed 8/2/2022 in Flamingos Bathroom cleaning materials were accessible to children, Windex and Disinfectant spray were located on the sink counter top. Lysol cleaner were located under the sink accessible to children without locks.

Observed 8/2/2022 in Penguins, Hummingbirds and Bluebirds bathroom were missing plastic-lined in trash cans where trash were located in.

Observed 8/2/2022 in Penguin's classroom first aid kit were missing scissors out of their first aid kit.

Observed on 8/2/2022 The Eagles room kitchen ceiling tile fell with water dripping from Air Ventilation. The Eagle's bathroom Air Vent was hanging from ceiling. The Main entrance of the Sparrow hallway exposed wiring in the ceiling in the hallway that leads to the stairs where children enter to go to their classrooms and the entrance to the Sparrow's classroom.

Observed 8/2/2022 The Eagle's bathroom when entering the paint was chipped on the left side of the wall leading to the toilet.

Observed on 8/2/2022 in the Robin's infant classroom, the refrigerator thermometer was 55°, a new thermometer placed and temperature was 59°.The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below

On 8/2/2022 observed child files #7 & 11 did not contain an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.

Observed on 8/2/2022 Child # 7,8,&9 files did not contain an annual influenza shot.

Observed on 8/2/2022 staff files # 2 and 4 did not contain a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting.

Observed on 8/2/2022 staff files # 2 and 4 did not contain a TB screening completed by a health professional by the Mantoux method at initial employment.

Observed on 8/2/2022 Child # 1, 2 & 3 bottles were not labeled to identify which bottle belong to which child.

Observed on 8/2/2022 child # 4.5.6.7 & 8 files did not contain verification of a periodic 6 month review in emergency contact.

Observed 8/2/2022 child #12 file did not contain the dates of application and admission.

Observed 8/2/2022 child # 10 & 12 files did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.

Observed 8/2/2022 child # 10 &12 files did not signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

Observed on 8/2/2022 reviewed staff files #5 did not contain identification of facility person's address or name.

Observed on 8/2/2022 staff #3 file did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person

DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, IT WAS FOUND THAT CHILD # 1 WAS NOT SUPERVISED BY A STAFF PERSON WHEN THE CHILD FELL OUT OF A BUGGY AND HIT HIS HEAD ON THE GROUND.

ON NOVEMBER 19, 2021, DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, THERE WAS AN ELECTRIC OUTLET MISSING AN PROTECTIVE RECEPTACLE COVER IN THE PENGUIN ROOM NEAR THE BAG HOOKS AND A PROTECTIVE RECEPTACLE COVER MISSING UNDER THE WINDOW. AN OUTLET COVER MISSING A PROTECTIVE RECEPTACLE COVER OVER THE SINK NEXT TO THE BLUEBERRIES BATHROOM.

ON NOVEMBER 19, 2021, DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, THERE WAS A SPRAY BOTTLE LABELED "DISINFECTANT" ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE TOILET THAT WAS NOT LOCKED AND WAS ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN IN THE BATHROOM NEAR THE BLUEBERRIES CLASSROOM.

ON NOVEMBER 19, 2021, DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, THERE WAS CHIPPING PAINT ON THE WALL IN THE FLAMINGO CLASSROOM AND CHIPPING PAINT ON THE WALL BEHIND THE BATHROOM DOOR NEXT TO THE FLAMINGO CLASSROOM.

ON NOVEMBER 19, 2021, DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, THE TOILET TISSUE HOLDER IN THE BATHROOM NEAR THE PENGUINS ROOM WAS BROKEN.

ON NOVEMBER 19, 2021, DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, THERE WAS A PORTABLE SPACE HEATER IN THE FRONT OFFICE SPACE OF THE CHILD CARE FACILITY NEXT TO THE INFANT CLASSROOM.