Sewickley Valley YMCA Child Care

The file for Staff person #2 includes a State Police Criminal History clearance dated 7.1.20 and an FBI clearance dated 7.10.20, both more than 60 months ago.

The file for Staff person #1, #2, and #3 does not include verification of emergency plan training completed within 90 days of hire (See LIS Code Sheet).

There was an EpiPen in the emergency bag at the pool, labeled for use Child #1, that had an expiration date of 8.31.24.

There was an EpiPen in the emergency bag at the pool labeled for use by Child #2 which did not have written parental permission to administer.

The file for Staff person #4, who was observed assisting in swimming activity, did not have proof of current water safety training.

At approximately 1:30pm Staff person #10 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised in the Learning Lab Classroom. Staff person #10 does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training expiration date of 2.28.25. At approximately 1:37pm Staff person #16 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised in the Exploration Station Classroom. Staff person #16 does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training expiration date of 2.28.25.

The file for Staff Person #5 lacked a current PA Child Abuse Clearance that had been completed within the last 60 months. The most recent PA Child Abuse Clearance on file expired on 2.10.25. The FBI Clearances on file for Staff Person #5 also exceeded 60 months between updates. This is evidenced by FBI Clearances being dated 2.1.20 and 3.31.25.

There were adult scissors in an unlatched cabinet in the Learning Lab classroom which were accessible to children.

There was an outlet by the CD player in the Learning Lab classroom that was missing an outlet cover and was accessible to children.

The first aid kit in Creativity Corner did not include bandages.

There was a hole in the wall with exposed plaster/drywall in the Hunter gym in the far-right corner.

Peeling paint was present in the Wonder room, on the light blue wall left of the door and above the baseboard in the corner with the soft climber, and in Creativity Corner on the light blue wall.

There were rainbow pebbles smaller than 1" in diameter in Exploration Station, which staff stated are used in sensory bins with shovels, etc. making them accessible to children. There was a sensory tube with a loose lid in Creativity Corner that contained beads smaller than 1" in diameter, making them accessible to children.

The initial health report on file for Child #7, an older toddler, was not completed within 12 months prior to the first day of attendance at the facility. The initial health report was completed 13 months prior to the child's first day of attendance.

The updates to the health reports on file for Child #8, a young toddler, exceeded 6 months between reports dated 8.30.24 and 4.14.25.

The updates to the health reports on file for Child #1, a preschool age child, exceeded 12 months between examinations on 3.20.23 and 5.7.24. The files for Children #2 and #4, preschool age children, and Child #7, an older toddler, lacked a current health report that had been completed in the last 12 months. The most recent health report was dated 2.1.24 for Child #2, 8.10.23 for Child #4 and 8.7.23 for Child #7.

The file for Child #7 lacked verification that the child had received their 12-15 month Pneumococcal, MMR and Varicella vaccinations. The file also lacked verification the child had received their 15-18 month DTAP and 12-23 Hepatitis A vaccinations. A written exemption was not on file at the time of the inspection. The parent was able to submit an updated immunization record prior to close of business on the day o inspection so the child does not need to be removed.

There were 2 bottles of Infant Tylenol in the Exploration Station classroom labeled for use by a specific child that had expired at the end of December 2024 and at the end of March 2025, and not in accordance with the manufacturer's original label. There was an EpiPen in the Learning Lab classroom labeled for use by a specific child that expired at the end of 8.2024 and a bottle of Zyrtec for the same child that expired at the end of 3.2025.

There was a prescription Nystatin in Creativity Corner labeled for use by a specific child which did not have written parental permission to administer.

When asked to describe the diaper changing process in Exploration Station, which includes young toddlers who are able-bodied, the staff member indicated they wipe the children's hands with a wipe, rather than having them walk to the sink to wash their hands.

The files for Staff Persons #4, #5, #6 lacked a current staff health report that had been completed within the last 24 months. The most recent health report on file was dated 10.7.22 for Staff Person #4, 11.9.22 for Staff Person #5 and 2.18.23 for Staff Person #6.

There was an infant feeding bottle in the refrigerator in the infant room that was not labeled with the name for whom the bottle was intended.

The file for Child #6 lacked an initial health report within 60 days of starting at the facility. The initial health report was not on file until 329 days after entering care at the facility.

The Current Pediatric First Aid and CPR trainings on file for Staff Person #1 and #4 were not completed prior to the expiration of the prior certification. This is evidenced by trainings dated 12.21.22-12.2024 and 2.10.25-2.2027 for Staff Person #1 and 2.1.23-2.2025 and 4.1.25-2027 for Staff Person #4. The files for Staff Persons #10, #15 and #16 lacked current Pediatric First Aid and CPR training. The training on file for Staff Persons #10 and #16 expired 2.28.2025 and the training on file for Staff Person #15 expired 3.31.2025.

The reviewed files for Staff Persons #1, #4, #5, #6 and #7 lacked verification that they had completed annual fire safety training within the last 12 months. Based on a review of the Staff Worksheets provided by the Director, and conversations to verify the information, the files for Staff Persons #2, #3, #8, #9, #10, #11, #13, #15, #16, #18, #19, #20 and #21 lacked annual fire safety training that had been completed within the last 12 months. The trainings on file for #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #13, #15, #16, #18, #19, #20 and #21 were reported to have occurred in 2023. The updates to the annual fire safety training on file for Staff Person #23 exceeded 12 months between trainings on 9.27.23 and 2.12.25.

Staff persons #17, #22 and #24 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid and CPR training. The training for Staff Person #17 was completed 101 days after starting and the training for Staff Person #22 was completed 108 days after starting. Staff persons #12 and #14 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): required Health and Safety training. The training for Staff Person #12 was completed 317 days after starting.

The updates to the Mandated Reporter Trainings on file for Staff Person #5 exceeded 60 months between trainings completed on 2.2.20 and 2.17.25.

The files for Staff Persons #4 and #6 lacked verification that their degrees on file qualified them for the position of Group Supervisor they were identified to be performing. The degree on file for Staff Person #4 lacked information related to the field of study and the file for Staff Person #6 lacked verification of 30 acceptable credits to qualify them as Group Supervisors. Without the verification, the Staff qualify as Assistant Group Supervisors. The file for Staff Person #14 lacked verification that their education had been evaluated by a NACES or AICE certified evaluator.

The staff evaluation on file for Staff Person #7 were not completed within 12 months of starting at the facility (refer to LIS code sheet). The written evaluation for Staff Person #7 was completed 15 months after starting. The file for Staff Person #6 lacked a current staff evaluation. The most recent evaluation was completed on 2.27.24.

The file for Child #7 lacked a current developmental assessment. The most recent developmental assessment was completed on 7.11.24.

There was no emergency transportation plan posted in a conspicuous location in the Friendship Circle classroom.

The updates to the emergency contact and financial agreement forms for children #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 and the financial agreement for Child #6 exceeded 6 months since their last review. The most recent dated review was 8.2023 for Child #1, 9.2024 for Children #3 and #6, and 3.2024 for Children #2, #4 and #5.

The child files were observed to be contained in two unlocked drawers in a filing cabinet in the child care office.

The file for Staff Person #1 lacked 9 of their 12 hours of annual training assessed during 12.2023 and 12.2024.

* At approximately 10:29am Staff Person's #1, #2 and #3 were observed to be caring for a group of children identified as 1 preschooler and 10 older toddlers in the Creativity Corner Classroom. Staff Person #1 identified being responsible for 5 children. Staff Person #2 identified being responsible for 4 children. Staff Person #3 identified being responsible for 1 child. This left one child not being identified in the groups of responsibility. SECOND CITATION. FACILITY PREVIOIUSLY CITED ON 12.18.24.

*** At approximately 10:29am Staff Person's #1, #2 and #3 were observed to be caring for a group of children identified as 1 preschooler and 10 older toddlers in the Creativity Corner Classroom. Staff Person #1 identified being responsible for 5 children. Staff Person #2 identified being responsible for 4 children. Staff Person #3 identified being responsible for 1 child. This left one child not being identified in the groups of responsibility. SECOND CITATION. FACILITY PREVIOIUSLY CITED ON 12.18.24.

** At approximately 10:29am Staff Person's #1, #2 and #3 were observed to be caring for a group of children identified as 1 preschooler and 10 older toddlers in the Creativity Corner Classroom. Staff Person #1 identified being responsible for 5 children. Staff Person #2 identified being responsible for 4 children. Staff Person #3 identified being responsible for 1 child. This left one child not being identified in the groups of responsibility. SECOND CITATION. FACILITY PREVIOIUSLY CITED ON 12.18.24.

The facility self reported noncompliance related to Supervision and Ratio Requirements. Child #1, an older toddler, was able to exit the classroom without Staff realizing he had left. The child was observed within 45 seconds by a YMCA membership Staff. The staff responsible for Child #1 were unaware that he had left the classroom for approximately 15 minutes.

* The facility self reported noncompliance related to Supervision and Ratio Requirements. Child #1, an older toddler, was able to exit the classroom without Staff realizing he had left. The child was observed within 45 seconds by a YMCA membership Staff. The staff responsible for Child #1 were unaware that he had left the classroom for approximately 15 minutes.

** The facility self-reported noncompliance related to Supervision and Ratio Requirements. Child #1, an older toddler, was able to exit the classroom without Staff realizing he had left. The child was observed within 45 seconds by a YMCA membership Staff. The staff responsible for Child #1 were unaware that he had left the classroom for approximately 15 minutes.

The facility self reported noncompliance related to Supervision and Ratio Requirements. Child #1, an older toddler, was able to exit the classroom without Staff realizing he had left. The child was observed within 45 seconds by a YMCA membership Staff. The staff responsible for Child #1 were unaware that he had left the classroom for approximately 15 minutes.

Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): 10-hour health and safety training. The completed training was not on file until 558 days after starting at the facility.

Staff person #1 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet. The mandated reporter training was not completed until 558 days after starting at the facility.

The file for staff person #8 does not contain documentation of a complete criminal history clearance or a sex offender registry search from Arizona, where she lived in the 5 years prior to hire (See IS CODE SHEET).

The file for staff person #3 does not contain a valid NSOR certificate within 45 days of hire (See IS CODE SHEET); the NSOR certificate is dated 11.30.23.

There were adult scissors in an unlatched cabinet in the Learning Lab classroom, making them accessible to children.

The letter to the parents of enrolled children regarding the facility emergency plan does not include information regarding accommodations for infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

The Learning Lab classroom had an unlocked cabinet that contained sunscreen and hand sanitizer, labeled "Keep out of reach of children," making these items accessible to children.

Peeling paint was observed in the following locations: Attic Middle by the door; Attic left by the rear exit door; Creativity Corner on the blue wall by the door and by the puzzles; Learning Lab by the cots; by the elevators on the 2nd floor.

There was a sensory tube containing yarn pompoms less than 1 inch in diameter that had an unsecured lid, making the items accessible to children still placing things in their mouths in the Creativity Corner classroom.

The Learning Lab classroom contained rest equipment that was not labeled for the use by a specific child.

The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #2, who was a Young Toddler, are dated 3/6/23 and 3/5/24, more than 6 months apart.

The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #4, who is a preschool age child, are dated 6/14/22 and 12/14/23, more than 12 months apart. The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #6, who is a preschool age child, are dated 3/20/23 and 5/7/24, more than 12 months apart.

There was a bottle of cough syrup in the Friendship Circle classroom, labeled for use by a specific child that had expired in 2/2023 and was therefore not in accordance with the manufacturer's original label.

The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #1 were dated 6.15.22 and 8.27.24, more than 24 months apart. The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #5 are dated 6.14.21and 7.13.23, more than 24 months apart. The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #10 are dated 10.5.21and 2.8.24, more than 24 months apart.

Child #8 and #9, who are both under 12 months of age, did not have a written feeding plan on file submitted by the parent.

The two most recent documented emergency drills on file at the facility are dated 8.12.22 and 10.19.23, more than 1 year apart.

The facility does not have a fire alarm 30-day test log, as required in Announcement C-23-02.

The most recent fire safety training on file for Staff person #7 is dated 2.20.23, more than 1 year ago. The most recent fire safety training on file for Staff person #8 is dated 7.24.23, more than 1 year ago.

Staff person #9 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Get Started with Center-Based Care; Building Blocks for Quality.

Staff person #7 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 2.19.19. Staff person #-9 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). The file for Staff person #11 includes Mandated Reporter training dated 2.18.19 and 8.21.24, more than 60 months apart.

The file for Staff person #2, #4, #9, classified as an assistant group supervisor, does not include a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 30 credit hours in education or a related human services field; or a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate with 15 credits in education or a related human services field and 1 year of experience with children; or a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children

The file for Staff person #6, #7, #8, #10, who were hired more than 1 year ago, does not include a staff evaluation.

The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 and #3 does not include a complete address for all listed release persons.

The most recent 6 month review signature for the emergency contact form and financial agreement on file for Child #1, #3, #4, #6, and #7 is dated more than 6 months after the previous 6-month review signature.

The file for Staff person #2, #9 does not include 2 written non-family references attesting to the staff person's suitability to work in childcare.

The file for Staff person #7 included verification of 11 of the required 12 hours of annual training from 3.2023-3.2024, the most recently completed anniversary year.

During a swimming inspection, a review of paperwork indicated that Child #1 did not have written permission for the child to go swimming.

The PA State Police Clearance in the file for Staff Person #4 identified a record for control, and the PA State Police clearance lacked the disposition statement. The file for staff person #8 had documentation of PA State Police Clearance results that were not renewed before the expiration date of the most current certification: 9/1/17 and 9/19/22. The file for staff person #8 had documentation of PA FBI Clearance results that were not renewed before the expiration date of the most current certification: 9/7/17 and 1/5/23. The file for staff person #11 lacked documentation of application of a PA FBI Clearance prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. Staff person #11 has current and valid PA FBI clearance results dated 4/1/23.

The file for staff person #4 had documentation that the staff person is awaiting trial on charges involving moral corruptness.

The file for staff person #3 lacked documentation of emergency plan training at the time of initial employment. The emergency plan training on file is dated 6/20/23.

In the Learning Lab room, two nails were observed protruding from the wall behind the dart board posing a potential safety hazard to children in care.

In the Hunter Gym Child Room, peeling paint was observed throughout the walls on each side of the room.

The refrigerator in the Exploration room did not have an operable thermometer.

In the Adventure Attic-Left room, a bottle of Pain Relief, Antacid, and Hydrogen Peroxide were observed in an unlocked cabinet and were not stored in a location inaccessible to children in care.

In the Adventure Attic-Right room, an Epinephrine Injection medication for child #1 did not include the health professional's instructions on the original label.

The file for staff person #2 had documentation of a health assessment dated 8/2/23, which was not conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting. The file for staff person #8 has not had a health assessment being completed within the last 24 months. The most recent health assessment on file for staff person #8 has a date of 8/13/21. The file for staff person #12 had a health assessment that exceeded 24 months between assessments: 6/14/21 and 7/13/23.

The file for staff person #2 had documentation of a tuberculosis screening dated 8/2/23, which was not at initial employment. (See LIS CODE SHEET)

The facility did not have documentation of conducting an emergency drill within the last 12 months. The most recent documentation of conducting an emergency drill was on 8/19/22.

The file for staff person #13 was observed to lack completion of the following pre-service training by December 30, 2022: Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022. The training was completed on 2/1/23.

The two most recent Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR Trainings on file for staff person #10 were dated more than 24-months apart: 7/28/21 and 8/1/23. The two most recent Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR Trainings on file for staff person #15 were dated more than 24-months apart: 6/14/21 and 7/27/23.

The file for staff persons #8 and #14 had fire safety trainings that exceeded a year between trainings. The file for staff person #12 did not have fire safety training within the first 12 months of hire. The most recent documentation of fire safety training was dated 2/20/23. Staff person #13 has not had fire safety training within the last 12 months. The most recent documentation of fire safety training on file for staff person #13 is dated 4/13/22.

Staff person #1 completed the following required pre-service training on 12/10/22, which was not within 90 days of their date of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET): Health and Safety training.

The file for staff persons #1, #8, #9, #10, #12 and #14 did not have documentation of a written evaluation conducted by the director within the last 12 months.

A written plan of daily activities was not posted in the Adventure Attic-Left room.

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 Adventure Attic-Left room.

Staff persons #3, #5, #6, #7, and #11 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET): Pediatric first aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum. Staff persons #3, #5, #6, #7 and, #11 have current pediatric first aid/CPR training.

On 8/23/22 a renewal inspection was conducted at the facility. Staff person #1 and #2 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum. The facility's acceptable plan of correction indicated the correction would be implemented by 9/19/22. On 9/22/22, an unannounced inspection was conducted. Staff person #1 and #2 still has not completed the following required pre-service training: pediatric first aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum.

The file for staff person #1 was observed not to contain a valid PA Child Abuse clearance prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. The file for staff person #7 was observed not to contain documentation of application of an FBI clearance prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL.

The facility lacked updating their emergency plan to address continuity of operations.

In the Learning Lab Room and the Friendship Circle Room a pair of adult scissors were observed on a staff persons desk and accessible to preschool age children.

The most recent emergency plan training on file for Staff person #10, #11, #13, #15, #16 and #17 are dated more than one year after the previous training.

In the Adventure Attic Left room, two electrical outlets near the microwave were observed to lack protective receptacle covers and accessible to children 5 years of age and younger.

Two baby laundry detergents and two bottles of sanitizer insect were observed on top of the refrigerator in the kitchen area located between the Creativity Corner Room and the Wonder Room.

The first aid kit in the Wonder Room lacked tape.

The doors that exit to outside of the building that are located between the Exploration Room and the Wonder Room was observed to be blocked by a children's table.

In the Friendship Circle Room, the Learning Lab Room and the Adventure Attic Right Room, rest equipment lacked labels with the names of the specific children in care.

The file for child #1, with an enrollment date of 6/13/22, lacked an initial immunization record within 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.

In the Exploration Room, a bottle of Infants' Tylenol was observed to be expired on 6/2022. In the Friendship Circle Room, a bottle of Children's Cetirizine was observed to be expired on 11/2021.

The file for staff person #10 was observed to have documentation of a health assessment that was not renewed before the expiration date of the most current certification. The health assessments on file for staff #10 are dated 7/26/19 and 9/2/21.

The file for child #1 lacked an initial health report within 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.

The file for staff person #17 has not renewed the pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training. The most current certification is dated 12/2/19.

Staff person #10, #11, #13, #14, #15 and #16 has acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic.

The file for staff person #1, #2 and #13 was observed not to have completed pre-service Health and Safety training within 90 days of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET).

Staff person #2, #4 and #12 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum.

The file for staff person #5, #6 and #13 was observed not to contain documentation of completion of Mandated Reporter Training within the first 90 days of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET).

The file for staff person #13 and #14 lacked a written evaluation conducted by the director within 12 months of their date of hire.

A written plan of daily activities was not posted in the Adventure Attic Left room.

The agreement form on file for child #1 and #2 lacked the operator's signature.

In the Friendship Circle Room, emergency contact information was not present for all children who were receiving care.

The file for child #3 contained an emergency contact form that was not updated once within a 6-month period.

The file for staff person #1, #3, #5, #6, #7, #8, and #9 lacked documentation of pediatric first aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum within 90 days of hire. (See LIS CODE SHEET).

The file for staff person #16 lacked an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training for the year December 19, 2020 - December 19, 2021.