Sewickley YMCA/Sewickley Montessori

There was Banophen Anti Itch Cream in the first aid kit that did not contain the name of the child for whom the medication is intended.

In the Book bag there was an Auvi-Q Epi Pen with an expiration date of 3/2026 and Children's Benadryl with an expiration date of 2/2026.

Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid/CPR. Staff person #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 1 & Part 2.

There was an outlet in the far-right corner where the CD player was located in Room 1 that was missing an outlet cover and was accessible to children.

Room 4 contained the following toxic plants that were accessible to children: a Golden Pathos plant, a Snake plant, and a Moonshine Snake plant

The first aid kit in Room 1 did not include gloves.

There were shelves in Room 3 with sharp corners and edges that posed a hazard to children in care.

Peeling paint was observed on the doorframe of the bathroom in Room 4.

During the inspection the CR observed perishable items, yogurt, in Room 4 that was not refrigerated but was stored in the child's lunch bag.

Room 1 contained an EpiPen labeled for use by Child #1 that had expired on 4.2 26, and Zyrtec labeled for use by Child #1 that expired 3.31.26 and were therefore not in accordance with the manufacturer's original label.

The fire alarm 30-day test log includes test dates 2.12.26 and 3.17.26, more than 30 days apart; the most recent 30-day fire alarm test is dated 5.8.26, more than 30 days ago.

Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/Pediatric CPR. Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 1 & Part 2.

The file for Staff person #1, 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.

There was a storage closet in Room 4 that was not locked, containing glass cleaner labeled "keep out of reach of children" which was accessible to children.

There was a hole in the wall resulting in exposed plaster/drywall in Room 4.

There was no handwashing sign at the sink in in the bathroom between Rooms 1 & 2.

The most recent health assessment on file for Child #2, who is an older toddler, is dated 10.14.24, more than 12 months ago.

The file for Child #4 does not include a personal exemption written by the parent indicating their strong personal belief or religious belief regarding their child not receiving age-appropriate immunizations.

The Shaken Baby Policy submitted by the facility does not include language regarding the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.

Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 1. Staff person #3 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 2.

Staff person/facility person #4 did not complete mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet); the training was completed on 11.11.25.

The file for Staff person #1, 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 #4, #5, who was classified as a group supervisor, does not have verification of a Bachelor's degree in education or a related human services field; or a Bachelor's degree with 30 credits in education or a related human services field and 1 year of verified child care experience; or an Associate's degree in education or a related human services field and 2 years of verified child care experience; or an Associate's degree with 30 credits in education or a related human services field and 3 years of verified child care experience.

The agreement on file for Child #1 is not signed by the operator.

The agreement on file for Child #1 does not include the persons to whom the child can be released.

The agreement on file for Child #1 does not include the child's date of admission.

The emergency contact form on file for Child #3 and #5 does not include the address and/or telephone number for the enrolling parent's employment.

The emergency contact form on file for Child #3 does not include the child's health insurance coverage and policy number for the child's health care benefits.

The emergency contact form on file for Child #4 does not include a complete address for all listed release persons.

A child was observed receiving care in Room 2 without their emergency contact forms being in the classroom.

The file for Staff person #1 does not include 2 written non-family references attesting to the staff person's suitability to work in child care.

The utility closet door, where the heating/cooling unit is located, in the toddler gross motor space, was unlocked, making items in the closet accessible to children.

There were spray bottles and sensory bottles located in Rooms #1, #2, and #3 that were not labeled with the contents of the bottle and were accessible to children.

There was an exposed screw on a drawer pull in Room 2 on a cabinet that was accessible to children. There was a rough edge on a piece of wood trim in Room 4 that was accessible to children.

There were 2 sinks in the bathroom in Room 3 that did not have signs advising children to wash their hands.