Sarver Kids Spot LLC

Based on a conversation with staff #1, fire drills were occurring at least every 60 days, however, they were unable to locate the documentation indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill.

Based on a conversation with staff #1, 30-day testing of the fire detection system was being completed, however, they were unable to locate the documentation verifying the testing occurred at least every 30 days in accordance with section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).

The file of staff #2, identified as an assistant group supervisor, did not contain documentation of education and/or experience to verify they qualify for the position.

The file of staff #3 did not contain a completed disclosure statement.

At approximately 9:50 am, as the certification representative walked through the unlocked door to the facility, staff #1 came out of the preschool classroom and turned as if to answer the door and met the certification representative who had already entered. When staff #1 left the preschool classroom, 6 children (4 preschoolers and 2 young toddlers) were left without a staff person creating a 0:6 ratio. As we entered the preschool classroom, staff #2 was observed to be standing in the doorway between the toddler and preschool rooms. Staff #2 identified one young toddler in the toddler room they were supervising. Staff #1 then identified 4 preschool children and 2 young toddlers in the preschool classroom, exceeding the 1:5 staff to child ratio as the youngest child in their group was a young toddler.

At approximately 9:50 am, as the certification representative walked through the unlocked door to the facility, staff #1 came out of the preschool classroom and turned as if to answer the door and met the certification representative who had already entered. As we entered the classroom together, staff #2 was observed standing in the doorway between the preschool and toddler classrooms supervising 6 children in the preschool classroom and 1 young toddler in the toddler classroom, unable to be physically present in both childcare spaces. Staff #1 stated they left the preschool room to answer the door.

A handwashing sign was not posted at the changing table in the girl's restroom.

A child's play couch, which was converted into the lounger position, was in front of the exit doors in the toddler classroom.

In the preschool classroom, where toddlers were receiving care, multiple foam "noodles" approximately 12 inches long were in a bin on the floor, markers with removeable caps less than an inch in diameter were on a shelf and plastic bags were on the table, all accessible to children still placing objects in their mouths.

Two pack and plays in the toddler room were not labeled with the name of the child for whom they are intended for use.

The trash can by the changing table in the girl's restroom was not lidded and hands-free.

The facility did not have a menu to post or provide to families.

The facility did not have documentation of safe pick-up and drop-off points posted at the facility or documentation it was communicated to families in writing.

The hypothetical location of the fire was not documented for the fire drills on the fire drill log.

Documentation of the most current test of the fire detection system to ensure operability was conducted on 7/12/2024, more than 30 days prior to the date of the inspection (11/1/2024).

The facility did not have documentation of the emergency plan being sent to their local emergency management agency.

The financial agreement of child #1 was not signed by the parent.

The original financial agreement, as well as a copy, was in the file of child #1.

There was no emergency contact information on file for child #1 and #2.

The emergency contact form of child #3 listed a release person's name and telephone number but did not have their address.

Emergency contact information for child #1 and #2 was not present in the preschool classroom where the children were receiving care.

A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted in the toddler room.

The dissemination date of the PA state police clearance for staff #1 was missing from the bottom of the clearance making it incomplete. A new clearance was immediately requested and received on the date of the inspection.

The emergency plan did not contain volunteer emergency preparedness training, or a continuity of operations plan includes, backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills, repairs and continuing to run the business after a disaster or emergency.

The emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location at the facility.

The telephone number of the nearest hospital was not posted by the telephone at the facility.

In the girl's restroom, the faucet on the far sink would spray water out of the left side of the spout onto the counter when turned on.

The exit door in the toddler classroom was blocked by a baby stroller wagon.

A child-size Dora couch was torn exposing the foam cushion.

The file of staff #1 contained a health assessment which included an examination for communicable diseases but did not include the complete results of the examination.

The evacuation routes were not posted in the facility.

The emergency plan did not include a plan for the accommodations of the children in the event of a lock-down at the facility.

Though the facility did have a written plan of strategies for coping with a crying, fussing or distraught child, the written plan did not address shaken baby syndrome or recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma and the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.

A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted in the toddler and preschool classrooms.