SPHS Child LRG CTR Monessen Site

A loose crib sheet was observed in Room 105, which could cause suffocation.

An unlabeled spray bottle containing cleaning products was observed in the Kitchen.

In the Pre-K 1 Room, peeling paint was observed on the bottom of the metal cabinets.

The most recent health assessment on file for Child #1 (Young Toddler at the time) is dated 7/24/24, more than 6 months prior.

The immunization record for Child #4 (Older Toddler) lacked the following immunizations: 1 dose of DTAP, 1 dose of Hib, 1 dose of Pneumococcal, and 1 dose of Hepatitis A without a Letter of Exemption in the file. Child #4 must be dismissed from care by close of business on 6/30/25 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.

Children's lunchboxes containing potentially hazardous foods from home were observed hanging on a hook in the hallway and were not refrigerated.

The file for Child #4 contained an initial health assessment lacking a date, making it invalid.

The two most recent staff evaluations on file for Staff #1 are dated 10/24/23 and 11/4/24, more than 12 months apart.

The emergency contact forms for Child #2 and Child #3 lacked the address and phone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

The emergency contact on file for Child #4 lacked the child's health insurance/MA coverage name for the child's health care benefits.

A trash can in the outside play space was observed with garbage from days prior.

In the Toddlers classroom, a couch and chair were observed to have peeling vinyl pieces less than one inch in diameter which was accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

The facility's fire drill log contained multiple consecutive hypothetical locations of the fire for the fire drills in June 2024 and July 2024.

In the infant room, a loose crib sheet was observed in a crib designated for use by an infant in care, posing a potential suffocation hazard for the child.

Staff #9 received training regarding the emergency plan on 3/1/2024, which was more than 12 months following the date of their previous training on 10/18/2022.

The facility's parent letter did not explain their plan to provide accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

In the infant room, a crib did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides while it was in use.

The record for staff #2, #4, #6, #7 and #8 included a current health assessment dated more than 24 months following the date of their previous health assessment.

Staff #3 completed mandated reporter training on 4/26/2024, which was more than 60 months following the date of completion of their previous training on 2/18/2019.

The director completed a written evaluation of staff #4 on 12/14/2023, which was more than 12 months following the date their previous evaluation was completed on 10/31/2022.

The record for staff #1, #3 and #5 lacked verification of an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

The operator did not provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the subsequent updates to the emergency plan.

The door to the kitchen was unlocked making the stove, which is a source of heat exceeding 110°, accessible to children in care.

The records for child #1 and #2, preschool children, included a current health report dated more than 12 months following the date of their previous health reports.

Child records were not stored in a locked cabinet.

Sharp knives were observed in a drawer with a failed childproof lock in the kitchen, which was unlocked, making them accessible to children and posing a threat to their health and safety.

There were wall mounted waste receptacles in both bathrooms that were not lidded.

Cracks were observed on a plastic storage container being used in the outdoor play space, where it was accessible and posed a potential pinch point for children in care.

Empty plastic shopping bags were observed hanging on the door knob in the kitchen, which was unlocked, making them accessible to children.

Operator did not develop and implement a policy and procedure that addresses how to identify and prevent shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment

Staff persons #1, #5, #6 and #7 who worked in child care more than 90 days did not complete CCDBG health and safety training. Staff person #8 completed CCDGB health and safety training on 4/29/2022, more than 90 days following first day working in child care.

The record for staff #8 who has worked in child care more than 90 days did not include verification of mandated reporter training. The record for staff #3 included verification of mandated reporter training completed on 3/7/2022, more than 90 days following their first day working in child care.

The director did not complete a minimum of one written evaluation every 12 months for staff person #2 during the period between 7/13/2020 and 9/20/2021 and staff person #7 during the period between 7/13/2020 and 9/14/2021.

The emergency contact information for child #1 was not reviewed once in a 6-month period between 8/26 - 3/11/2022.

The financial agreement for child #1 was not reviewed once in a 6-month period between 8/26 - 3/11/2022.

Staff #3 and #4 completed pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR on 4/5/2022, more than 90 days following date of hire. Staff #8 who has worked in child care more than 90 days did not complete pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR.