Sunflower Sprouts Learning Center

Volunteer #1 was observed in direct childcare and did not have a health assessment and TB screening on file as is required.

While at the unannounced renewal inspection on 4/2/24 the director indicated that they did not conduct an annual emergency drill for 2023. The inspector found two annual emergency drills on file dated 5/4/22 and most recently one dated 2/2/24.

While at the unannounced renewal inspection on 4/2/24 the inspector observed that staff #1 (see LIS Code Sheet for hire date) had a Pa Mandated Reporter training on file dated 2/15/19 and this training was not updated until 3/07/24. This training was not updated every 60 months as is required by the CPSL. This needed to be updated on or before 2/15/24. Volunteer #1 was observed in direct childcare and did not have a Pa Mandated Reporter training on file as is required.

On 1/17/23, the inspector reviewed the PWS Compliance Status letter and found that there were several violations that required corrections. The inspector obtained an acceptable plan of correction on 1/18/23. As of 10/18/23 the provider remains unable to provide the inspector with a PWS Compliance Status letter indicating compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act.

On 1/17/23, the inspector reviewed the PWS Compliance Status letter and found that there were several violations that required corrections. The inspector obtained an acceptable plan of correction on 1/18/23. As of 4/18/23 the provider remains unable to provide the inspector with a PWS Compliance Status letter indicating compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act.

While at the renewal inspection unannounced on 1/5/23 the inspector observed the files for staff #1 and noted that the staff began direct care with children (see Code Sheet for date) and did not obtain FBI fingerprints until 10/12/22 and had a request date for the NSOR of 10/3/22. Staff #2 began direct care with children (see Code Sheet for date) and did not obtain a Pa State Police clearance until 10/24/22, and FBI fingerprints until 10/28/22. Staff #3 began direct care with children (see Code Sheet for date) and did not obtain the Pa State Police clearance until 9/28/22, Pa Child Abuse until 10/2/22, and FBI fingerprints until 10/7/22, and the NSOR until 9/22/22.

The inspector reviewed the PWIS letter and found that there were several violations that required corrections.

While at the renewal inspection unannounced on 1/5/23 the inspector observed the file for child #1 and noted that there was a health assessment on file but no signature by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP.

While at the renewal inspection unannounced on 1/5/23 the inspector observed the file for child #1 and noted that this child did not have proof of having an Influenza vaccine on hand. Child file #2 last had an Influenza vaccine on 4/30/21, which is out of date.

While at the renewal inspection unannounced on 1/5/23 the inspector observed the files for staff #1, #2, and #4 and noted that the staff did not obtain health assessments and TB screening prior to coming into contact with children. Staff #3 did not obtain a health assessment and TB screening prior to coming into contact with children.

While at the renewal inspection unannounced on 1/5/23 the director was unable to provide the inspector with the required policy for the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment.

While at the renewal inspection unannounced on 1/5/23 the inspector observed the file for child #1 and noted that the emergency contact form was missing the health insurance policy number as is required.

While at the renewal inspection unannounced on 1/5/23 the inspector observed the files for staff #1, #2, and noted that both staff only had one nonfamily reference on file.

While at the facility unannounced on 1/14/22 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed the file for staff #1and noted an Pa State Police clearance dated 9/3/15 and not again until 1/3/21, PA Child Abuse clearance dated 9/3/15 and not again until 1/4/21 and a FBI dated 9/10/15 and not again until 1/4/21 and a PA Mandated Reporter training on 12/5/15 and not again until 2/3/21. These clearances and the PA Mandated Reporter training were not updated every 60 months as are required by the CPSL.

While at the facility unannounced on 1/14/22 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed the file for staff #2 and noted a first date of direct child care as 11/29/21 and did not obtain a tuberculosis screening until 12/31/21, which was required to be prior to working in direct dare.

While at the facility unannounced on 1/14/22 for the renewal inspection the inspector reviewed the emergency plan and found that it was missing accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions as is required.

While at the facility unannounced on 1/14/22 for the renewal inspection the inspector reviewed the emergency plan and found that it was missing concurrence with both the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.