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On 8/25/25, it was observed that there was grout sealer and grout pens stored under the unlocked sink in the school age classroom, room 101.

On 8/25/25, it was observed that the physical site was not clean and in good repair. In classroom 105 (toddlers), it was observed that the under the sink area was dirty with splintering wood. In classroom 101 (school age), it was observed that there was water stains under the sink area.

On 9/5/25, it was observed that the immunization record for child 4 did not include a Hepatitis A vaccine. The Hepatitis A vaccine would have been required in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP for the child's age.

On 9/5/25, it was observed that staff person 1 had a mandated reporter training on file that expired on 1/27/25 that was not updated until 3/25/25. Mandated reporter training must be updated every 60 months.

On 8/21/24, it was observed that CPSL (Child Protective Services Law) was not followed. Staff person 1 had a State Police clearance on file that expired on 10/18/23 that was not updated until 7/9/24.

On 8/21/24, it was observed that there was a string of lights dangling from the ceiling in the Young Toddler classroom that posed a possible head entrapment hazard.

On 8/21/24, it was observed that there was peeling paint and surface damage in the facility. Peeling paint was observed in the Older Toddler classroom around the edge of the small window to the hallway. Peeling paint was observed in the School Age classroom on the front of the sink and on the wall to the right of the sink. A hole was observed on the door in the school age classroom.

On 8/16/23, it was observed that staff persons 1 and 2 had been employed longer than 12 months and did not have fire safety training on file.

On 8/16/23, it was observed that child 2 did not have an address on file for one of their release persons.

On 8/12/22, it was observed that staff who had not completed the required pre-service trainings and were working unsupervised. Staff are required to be supervised while working with children until they have completed Health and Safety Training, and First Aid/CPR, and Mandated Reporter Training. Staff person 1 and 2 were observed working alone in the School age classroom without documentation of completion of Health and Safety training and First Aid/CPR, and Mandated Reporter Training. Staff person 4 and 6 were observed working together in the Preschool classroom without documentation of completion of First Aid and CPR. Staff person 4 had First Aid/CPR certification that expired on 11/13/20 and staff person 6 did not have First Aid/CPR certification on file.

On 8/11/22 it was observed that staff person 6 had a FBI clearance for the Department of Education. Facility was cited for this staff persons unacceptable FBI clearance in the previous renewal. Facility plan of correction stated that staff was no longer employed.

On 8/11/22, it was observed that CPSL (Child Protective Services Law) was not followed. Staff person 1, 2, and 6 had a FBI clearance on file for the Department of Education. FBI clearances must be for the Department of Public Welfare for childcare staff. Staff persons 1, 2, and 6 may not work in the facility until the correct FBI clearance is on file. Staff person 5 had a State Police clearance on file that expired on 6/12/22 that was not updated until 7/13/22. Clearances must be updated every 60 months. Staff person 5 had a Mandated Reporter Training on file dated 6/22/22 that was not updated until 7/14/22. Mandated Reporter training must be updated every 60 months.

On 8/11/22, it was observed that staff persons 1 and 2 were working together in the school age classroom. Both staff persons only have documentation on file to be Aide qualified. Aides must be supervised at all times by a staff who is at minimum an Assistant Group Supervisor.

On 8/12/22, it was observed that staff persons 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 did not have emergency plan training in the previous 12 months. Emergency plan training is required annually.

On 8/11/22, it was observed that the emergency plan was not posted at a conspicuous location at the facility.

On 8/11/22 it was observed that the radiator vent cover was broken in the Preschool classroom on the left side of the room from the door.

On 8/11/22, it was observed that there was not a handwashing sign posted at the sink in the school age classroom.

On 8/11/22, it was observed that 2 of the green chairs in the 3's classroom were torn.

On 8/11/22, it was observed that child 4 had medications on site and did not have a medication log or signed parental permission on file for the medication.

On 8/11/22, it was observed that staff health assessments were not on file in a timely manner. Staff person 10 had a health assessment on file that expired on 10/10/21 that was not updated until 6/20/22. Staff health assessments must be updated every 24 months. Staff person 6 had a health assessment on file dated 6/16/22 which is after their start date with children. Staff health assessments must be on file before starting employment with children.

On 8/11/22, it was observed that staff person 2 had a health assessment on file that did not include examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

On 8/11/22, it was observed that written notification of safe routes was not posted at the facility.

On 8/11/22, it was observed that a 15 passenger rental van was being used to transport school age children for swimming.

On 8/11/22, it was observed that staff person 4 had a CPR and first aid training on file that expired on 11/13/20. An updated training was not available.

On 8/11/22, it was observed that staff persons 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 did not have fire safety training in the previous 12 months.

On 8/11/22, it was observed that staff persons did not meet the qualifications for the position they were filling. Staff person 1 was in use as an Assistant Group Supervisor. Staff person 1 needs 1500 additional hours of experience or 30 eligible credits to be Assistant Group Supervisor Qualified. Staff person 2 was in use as and Assistant Group Supervisor. Staff person 2 needs 2000 additional hours of experience or 30 eligible credits to be Assistant Group Supervisor Qualified. Staff person 3 was in use as an Assistant Group Supervisor. Staff person 3 needs 2500 hours of experience or 30 eligible credits to be Assistant Group Supervisor qualified.

On 8/11/22, it was observed that child 5 and 9 did not have arrival and departure times on their agreement form.

On 8/11/22, it was observed that Child 1 did not have and admission date on their agreement form.

On 8/11/22, it was observed that Emergency contact information for child 9 was not available in the ones classroom where the child was in care.

On 8/11/22, it was observed that child 7 did not have signed parental consent for emergency medical care and first aid.

On 8/11/22, it was observed that child 7 did not have addresses on file for their release person.

On 8/11/22, it was observed that child 7 did not have signed parental permission for swimming or transportation. Child 7 is part of the school age classroom that is transported and goes swimming.

On 8/11/22, it was observed that staff persons did not have 2 written, nonfamily references on file. Staff person 3 had only 1 reference on file. 1 additional reference is needed. Staff person 6 did not have any references on file. 2 references are needed.

On 8/11/22, it was observed that staff persons did not have 12 training hours in the previous 12 months. Staff person 5 had 10 documented training hours, 2 additional hours are required. Staff person 7 had 2 documented training hours, 10 additional hours are required. Staff person 8 had 6 documented training hours, 7 additional hours are required. Staff person 9 had 3 documented training hours, 3 additional hours are required. Staff person 10 did not have documentation of any training hours. 12 hours are required.