Schenley Heights Community Development Program

There was no child abuse, FBI or NSOR clearance on file for Facility Person #2, a volunteer.There was no FBI or NSOR clearance on file for Facility Person #3, a volunteer.

The following toxics were observed accessible to children: ice melt on the floor of an unlocked cabinet in Room 2. lotions in bags in cubbies in Rooms 1 & 2, and on a table in Room 2, cleaning supplies in an unlocked low cabinet in the unlocked kitchen.

Smoke detector testing was documented as completed on 5/2/25, then again on 6/2/25. There was no documentation of smoke detector testing after 6/2/25. Smoke detectors are required to be tested, and the testing documented, at least every 30 days.

There were exposed bolts in the outdoor playspace on the fence.

There was a pencil box in Room 1 that was cracked, creating sharp edges/a potential pinch point.

There was an inhaler accessible to children in a backpack in a cubby in Room 1.

There was no written consent from the parent to administer the following medications at the facility, labeled for the use of child #1: olapatadine, fluticasone, ceterizine, and an epipen.

The health assessments on file for Facility Persons #1 and #4 were each completed more than 12 months prior to their respective start dates. There were no health assessments/TB test results on file for Facility Persons #2, #3 (volunteers who have contact with children).

There were two children's lunches in cubbies in Room 2 containing grilled cheese sandwiches.

There was no fire drill documented on the facility's fire drill log after 5/2/25.

Facility Person #4 was supervising a group of children along with two volunteers (Facility Persons #2 and #3) in Room 2. There was no documentation on file indicating that Facility Person #4 has completed the required pre-service trainings (pediatric first aid & CPR, mandated reporter training, health & safety training.)

There was no documentation of the required education or experience on file for Facility Person #4's classification of assistant group supervisor.

There were no written nonfamily references on file for Facility Persons # 2, #3, and #4.

The current child abuse and criminal history clearances on file for Facility Persons #1and #2 and the child abuse clearance on file for Facility Person #3 were each completed more than 60 months after the previous respective clearance on file.

The following toxics were accessible to children in care: In the second floor classroom there was paint and wood cleaner on the floor and disinfectant wipes and spray in a cabinet within reach of children.In Room 2 there were lysol wipes on a table, in reach of children.

The most recent operator review of the emergency plan was documented as 10/2022.

There was no letter to the parent explaining the facility's emergency procedures.

The facility uses a 12 passenger van, with one seat removed, to transport children in care. There was no certification label affixed to the door of the vehicle indicating that the vehicle conforms to all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for a multipurpose passenger vehicle or a passenger car.

The documentation of the emergency drill conducted on 2/5/24 did not include the names of the staff or number of children participating in the drill.

Fire drill logs were listed as conducted on 7/3/24 and 9/4/24, more than 60 days apart. There were no fire drills documented as conducted within the previous 60 days.

The documentation of current mandated reporter training on file for Facility Person #1 indicates the training was completed on 11/9/24, more than 60 months after the previous mandated reporter training completed and documented on file (9/18/2019).

There was no documentation on file indicating that the facility's director has the required qualifications on file to serve as a director.

The emergency contact form on file for child #1 did not include the health insurance policy number.

The emergency contact form on file for child #2 did not include the addresses of the release persons listed.

There was documentation of a total of 3 hours of child care training completed in the most recent annual review period (12/2022-12/2023) on file for Facility Person #1.

The first aid kit in room 1 was missing scissors, tape, and soap. The first aid kit in room 2 was missing bandages and tape.

Multiple shards of glass were observed on the ground around a tree in the rear fenced play space.

A space heater was in use in the office.

The refrigerator in room 3 lacked a thermometer.

The files for staff #1 and #2 lacked heath assessments completed in the last 24 months.

The file for child #3, enrolled over 60 days, did not include a health report.

The file for staff #1, who returned from leave 9/2023, did not contain documentation of completing the 1 hour training entitled Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 as required by Announcement C-22-06.

Room 1 lacked a posted written plan of daily activities.

The emergency contact form for child #4 did not include written parental consent for emergency medical care.

The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number for the child.

The emergency contact forms for child #2 and child #4 did not include the addresses of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care was not posted in Room 1.

The record for child #4 did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

The record for child #4 did not include signed parental consent for transportation. Based on statements made by staff, child #4 is transported by the facility.

The file for staff #1 contained an expired state police clearance dated 10/24/18 and an expired child abuse clearance dated 10/25/18.

Febreze spray and disinfecting wipes, labeled keep out of reach of children, were observed in the two restrooms upstairs.

Peeling paint was observed in 6 separate areas in the stairwell and upper hall.