Small Wonders at the UPMC

The file for Staff person #2 (See IS Code Sheet), who has resided out of state within the previous five years, was observed to have a West Virginia Child Abuse and Neglect check dated 8/4/25 which was not obtained prior to their first day working with children as required by the Child Protective Service Law (CPSL). Staff person #2 was also observed to have a West Virginia Sex Offender check in the file however it was not dated therefore it cannot be determined if the check was done prior to working with children. The file for Staff person #5 (See IS Code Sheet), who has resided out of state within the previous five years, was observed to lack a Georgia Sex Offender check.

The following electrical outlets, accessible to children five years of age or younger, were observed to be missing one protective covering: In the hallway across from the entrance to the Toddler 2 Room and in the Kindergarten Prep Room near the thinking and learning area.

The following ceiling tiles were observed to not be kept clean as evidence by having water spots from an unknown water source; one ceiling tile above the eating area on the Toddler side and two ceiling tiles above the dramatic play area on the Twos side.

The staff file for Staff person #4 contained a current health assessment that lacked an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

The staff file for Staff person #1 contained a current health assessment that lacked the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide childcare.

The facility lacked a copy of the annual fire system inspection report.

The staff file for Staff person #3 was observed to contain fire safety trainings that were conducted more than 12 months apart; those fire safety trainings are dated 9/2/25 and 8/30/24.

Staff person #5 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Mandated Reporter Training; Staff person #5 has since completed the training on 1/24/25.

The file for staff person #5 contained Mandated Reporter Training dated 1/24/25 which was not obtained within the first 90 days of hire (See IS CODE SHEET).

In the 3 year old room, gallons of paint and setting compound labeled 'Keep Out of Reach of Children' were observed on the floor and considered accessible to children.

The 3 year old room was observed to lack a first aid kit.

The child file for Child #2, who is a young toddler, was observed to contain an updated health report dated 4/26/24 which was conducted more than 6 months from the previously dated 9/15/23 health report on file.

The documented annual emergency drill dated 8/27/24 lacked special accommodations the facility used for any category of children, and any problems encountered that is required to be documented when conducting the emergency drill, per announcement C-22-04.

Staff person #1 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety Training; Staff person #1 has since completed the training on 6/11/24.

The child file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact information form that was not reviewed and signed by the parent every 6 months; the two most recent reviews of the emergency contact form were signed on 6/17/24 and 11/30/23.

Observed 2 windows in the preschool room, which were open and used for ventilation, did not have screens.

Observed ceiling and wall vents, throughout the rooms and halls of the facility, which needed to be cleaned. Observed pieces of broken plastic and a small amount of trash in the preschool outdoor play area.

Observed the refrigerator in the pre k room did not have an operable thermometer. Observed the refrigerator in the preschool room needed to be cleaned.

Observed in the toddler 2 room, a bottle of milk stored in a lunch bag which was not stored in a refrigerator.

Observed staff file #1 did not contain documentation of the completed health and safety professional development training update which was required to be completed by the due date of 12/30/22.

Observed staff file #1 contained documentation of fire safety training which was completed more than 12 months after the previous valid fire safety training.

Staff person #4 and #7 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #4 and #7 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: FA/CPR.

The college diploma in the file for staff person #3, holding the title of group supervisor, did not specify the degree, There was also no proof of child care experience, qualifying them as an aide at the time of the inspection. The staff person was observed in a room alone with preschool children.

At approximately 2 pm in the young toddler room where staff person #7 was present with 9 young toddlers sleeping on their rest equipment, one child was positioned behind a cabinet and the staff person could not see the child's face from where they were sitting at the time.

The facility's emergency plan did not include information regarding continuity of operations.

The last two health assessments in the file for child #1, a preschooler were dated 6/7/21 and 7/13/22.

The last two health assessments in the file for staff person #1 were dated 1/17/20 and 2/10/22. The last two health assessments in the file for staff person #5 were dated 5/7/19 and 7/22/22.

All fire drills between 9/29/21 and 8/26/22 were conducted between 7:04 am and 10:37 am.

The fire drills conducted consecutively on 1/20/22 and 2/16/22 listed the hypothetical location as "front entrance." The fire drills conducted consecutively between 3/30/22 and 6/29/22 all listed the hypothetical location as "front lobby."

The facility did not have proof of purchase of the fire detection system.

Staff person #1, #6 and #8, hired before 12/19/20, did not have current FA/CPR training by 6/17/21, as their previous certification had expired and was not updated until after 6/17/21.

The last two fire safety trainings in the file for staff person #1 were dated 2/15/20 and 2/21/22. The initial fire safety training in the file for staff person #6, hired 7/1/19, was dated 11/14/21. The last two fire safety trainings in the file for staff person #7 were dated 12/8/20 and 2/21/22. The last two fire safety trainings in the file for staff person #8 were dated 2/1/21and 2/8/22.

The first FA/CPR training in the file for staff person #2, hired 11/1/21, was dated 5/4/22. Staff person #5 and #7 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: FA/CPR

The last two evaluations in the file for staff person #9 were dated 1/3/21 and 1/15/22.

The college diploma in the file for staff person #3, holding the title of group supervisor, did not specify the degree.

The file for staff person #5 did not include 12 hours of training between 12/19/20 and 12/19/21.