The Childrens Cottage

on the day of the inspection in the room to the rear of the office there was a group of seven younger toddlers (1 year old) children observed for a short time in the care of a single staff person.

on the date of the inspection the staff person responsible for the infants was inside the changing area closet, with their back to the door while another one of the infants in their primary care group was in the main room.

On 4/19/23, at approx 12:45pm, Staff #1 was observed out of ratio with 6 children (youngest were infants) while Staff #2 left the room to answer the door.

Continued Noncompliance: On 4/19/23, at time of unannounced inspection, a first aid kit was observed in the classroom cubby accessible to children in the Young Toddler classroom.

Continued noncompliance: On 4/19/23, at time of unannounced inspection, the refrigerator located in the infant room was not equipped with a thermometer.

On 3/30/23. at time of inspection, Staff #1 file did not contain documentation of annual training in the facility's emergency plan. The last emergency plan training was dated 8/23/21.

On 3/30/23, at time of inspection, an uncovered electrical outlet was observed accessible to children on the back kitchen wall.

On 3/30/23, at time of inspection, a first aid kit was observed on the floor accessible to children in the PS classroom. A first aid kit was observed in the classroom cubby accessible to children in the Young Toddler classroom.

On 3/30/23, at time of inspection, the refrigerator located in the infant room was not equipped with a thermometer.

On 3/30/23, at time of inspection, the initial health assessment belonging to Staff #2 did not include results of a tuberculosis test obtained within 12 months prior to hire date. The tb test on file was dated on 11/27/19)

On 3/30/23, at time of inspection, two infants enrolled at the facility did not contain written feeding statements obtained from the parents giving formula and feeding schedule.

On 3/30/23, at time of inspection, documentation that the facility's fire detection system located on the Young Toddler area is tested at least every 30 days as required by Fire & Panic Act 62 was not on file at the facility.

On 3/30/23, at time of inspection, emergency contact information located in the facility's master files were updated within a six-month period. However, the emergency contact information located in the childcare spaces where children were receiving care, were not updated accordingly.

On 3/31/22, Staff #1 file did not contain a completed FBI clearance as required by CPSL. Staff #3, a provisional hire, was observed working unsupervised by a permanent staff person in the PS classroom. Staff #3 file did not contain completed PA Criminal Clearance.

On 3/31/22, Staff #2 was observed out of ratio with 8 children (youngest child was YT) on the outdoor play space while Staff #1 escorted a child inside to use the restroom.

On 3/31/22, an infant seating table was obstructing the alternate exit door located in the infant room.

On 3/31/22, five torn rest mats were observed in the PS/PK classroom.

On 3/31/22, lunchboxes containing potentially hazardous foods were observed unrefrigerated in the child cubby shelves located in the PS room and Toddler Room.

On 3/31/22, an annual emergency drill was not documented and on file at the facility.

On 1/17/22, facility does not have a qualified director present at the facility a minimum of 30 hours per week.

Facility Person #1 has been named as perpetrator in a founded/indicated report of child abuse.

On 10/22/21, at 10:19am, three YT were observed in the front child care space unsupervised by a staff person. The three children were standing together at the front door for approximately one minute before Staff #2 arrived in the child care space. Additionally, Staff #1 was observed out of ratio with 6 children (youngest child YT) in the back child care space.

On 10/22/21, an uncovered electrical outlet was observed accessible to children in the back child care space

On 10/22/21, two damaged ceiling tiles were observed in the back child care space, not secured in the ceiling. One was a plastic ceiling tile covering the light that is directly above where children were sitting for snack was observed in the back child care space.

On 10/22/21,certification representative observed Staff #1 changing a diaper. Staff #1 did not ensure the child's hands were washed prior to sending the child with Staff #2. Also, the diaper surface was not sanitized after use.

On 9/15/21, facility was notified of a positive covid-19 test. On 9/20/21, facility was notified of a second positive covid-19 test. As of 9/23/21, the facility did not report either positive covid-19 tests to OCDEL. The facility did report both positive cases to other reporting agency, notified families, and implemented classroom closure/quarantine plans as required.