Tender Years INC · Camp Hill

It was observed that the summer camp classroom that grass seed with fertilizer in it and hand sanitizer were stored in a place accessible to children. (Corrected during inspection)

Classroom #1, preschool, was observed to have a build- up of dirt in the corners in the sink and back door area, baseboards, and step stool. A plastic toy basket was broken. The broken basket was corrected on site. In the Monkeys classroom it was observed that the changing table was not disinfected between diaper changes. The Critters classroom was observed to have a build- up of dirt on the baseboards. In the Junior Camp classroom, the walls in the reading area and circle time area had chipped paint. The island shelf has chipping paint on the edges and corners. The corners of the classroom were observed to have a build- up of dirt. All of the chipping paint in the Junior Camp classroom was corrected on site. In the Guppies classroom the baseboard was observed to have a build- up of dirt. On the preschool playground the plastic toy bin with the brown lid had a build- up of leaves and dirt on the bottom.

It was observed that fire detection system was tested on 1/17/25 and 2/17/25; 4/15/25 and 5/16/25; 5/16/25 and 6/30/25. These timeframes are outside of the regulatory fire detection system testing of at least once every 30 days.

It was observed that staff person #3 began working with children on 10/21/24 and had health and safety training on 2/28/25. This is outside of the regulatory 90- day preservice training period.

It was observed that staff persons #5, #6, #7, #8, and #9 did not have a staff evaluation within the last 12 months on file.

It was observed that infants are not taken outside daily, weather permitting.

It was observed that staff person #4 had only one nonfamily reference on file. It was observed that staff person #8 did not have two nonfamily references on file.

It was observed at the time of inspection staff #1's out of state clearances did not contain a West Virginia Sex Offender Clearance as required by the CPSL.(corrected at inspection)

It was observed at the time of inspection a vinyl chair in the Sea Stars classroom was ripped and the foam was exposed. (Corrected at inspection)

It was observed at the time of inspection plastic bag was on a plunger in the bathroom used by the Critter older toddler classroom. (corrected at inspection)

It was observed at the time of inspection that the cots being used in the Little Bears classroom were not labeled for individual use as required. (corrected at inspection)

It was observed at the time of inspection that the refrigerator in the PreK classroom did not have an operating thermometer. (corrected at inspection)

It was observed at the time of inspection that staff #2's record did not contain two, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. (corrected at inspection)

Facility Self-Reported: On 12-13-23 at approximately 11 am child #1 did not want to clean up toys and threw herself onto the floor. Staff #1 picked her up by her forearms and yelled at her in frustration.

It was observed at the time of inspection staff #1 was hired on 8-17-22 and received their New Jersey Out of State Clearance Certificate on 6-27-23.

It was observed at the time of inspection the wooden fence in the outdoor play area had peeling paint.

It was observed at the time of inspection the sink in the Pre-school classroom did not have a handwashing sign.

It was observed at the time of inspection the sink in the boys pre-school/pre-k classrooms was not working.

On 8/19/22 child #1 incurred an injury to her left arm when Staff #1 pulled the child's arm in an effort to get the child to comply. Facility documentation shows that Staff #1 has been counseled multiple times, on 3/23/21, 3/25/21, 11/1/21, 8/23/22, and 10/12/22 for rough treatment of children, including yanking children's arms to get them to comply.

It was observed at the time of inspection a bottle containing soapy water was not labeled as required in the Sea Star's classroom. Corrected at inspection.

It was observed at the time of inspection the wood border outlining the raised sandbox was cracked and splintered.

It was observed at the time of inspection the refrigerator in the Little Bears Classroom was dirty.