The Goddard School · Cranberry Township

It was self-reported and verified through staff interviews that child #1 was in the hallway alone and unsupervised for approximately 30 seconds.

It was self-reported and verified through staff interviews that child #1 was in the hallway alone and unsupervised for approximately 30 seconds. Staff person #1 who claimed child #1 was in their supervision group and staff #2, the other staff person present in the room, were not aware that child #1 had left the young toddler classroom until the directors took the child back to the room.

The file for Staff #1, who has lived outside of Pennsylvania in the previous 5 years, lacked Michigan State Child Abuse and Neglect Registry Clearances and therefore, was incorrectly hired. The file for Staff #3, who has lived outside of Pennsylvania in the previous 5 years, lacked Texas State Criminal Clearances and therefore, was incorrectly hired.

Outdoor walkways were snow covered, including exits from room/sidewalks outside rooms.

In Room 112, water temperature at the sink in classroom and the left bathroom sink was 119 degrees and 117 degrees in the right bathroom sink.

The first aid kits located in Room 110 and Room 107 lacked nonporous gloves. The first aid kit located in Room 103 lacked soap.

The file for Child #1, a Young Toddler, contained Health Reports that were updated in an interval greater than 6 months.

The file for Child #4, enrolled for more that 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of a 2nd dose of the Hepatitis A vaccination as required based on the child's age as per the ACIP recommended schedule.

The file for Staff #4 contained a Health Assessment that did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of the examination. The file for Staff #5 contained a Health Assessment that stated they had a communicable disease. There was no accompanying documentation stating the condition and the risk it might pose to other exposed to this individual.

Staff person #2 has completed mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet), however the mandated reporter training is not from an approved source.

The Emergency Contact Form for Child #3 lacked the name, address, and telephone number of the child's physician.

The Emergency Contact Form for Child #3 lacked the enrolling parents work address and telephone number.

The files for Child #1, #2, and #3 contained an Emergency Contact Forms that were not updated within 6 months of the previous update.

The files for Child #1, #2, and #3 contained Financial Agreement Forms that were not updated within 6 months of the previous update.

Upon interviews during complaint investigation, it was determined that a child in the Buffalo's Bills Classroom was left outside as the class transitioned back to the classroom. During this time, the child was not physically present with their group and could not be seen, hear, directed, or assessed by the staff. Therefore, ratio was 0:1.

Upon interviews during complaint investigation, it was determined that a child in the Buffalo's Bills Classroom was left outside as the class transitioned back to the classroom. During this time, the child was not physically present with their group and could not be seen, hear, directed, or assessed by the staff.

**Upon interviews during complaint investigation, it was determined that a child in the Buffalo's Bills Classroom was left outside as the class transitioned back to the classroom. During this time, the child was not physically present with their group and could not be seen, hear, directed, or assessed by the staff.

*Upon interviews during complaint investigation, it was determined that a child in the Buffalo's Bills Classroom was left outside as the class transitioned back to the classroom. During this time, the child was not physically present with their group and could not be seen, hear, directed, or assessed by the staff.

Staff person # 1 and #2 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 and #2 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: (Pediatric First Aid and CPR).

The facility is not testing the Fire Detection System and documenting it every 30 days or less.

The file for Staff #3 lacked an out of state NSOR clearance at the time of inspection, therefore, she was incorrectly provisionally hired. Staff #3 was able to obtain the NSOR clearance on the day of inspection.

The left sided window in Room 103 was missing the handle and therefore not in good repair.

The yellow scooter in the outdoor play space was ripped on the one side creating a scratching hazard for the children in care. The red chair in Room 108 was ripped creating a cutting hazard for the children in care.

The one storage bin in the outdoor play space had a cracked lid and the lid on the second storage bin had become detached from the container: both creating a pinching hazard for the children in care.

The refrigerator in Infant Room 100 at the facility lacked a thermometer. The second refrigerator in kitchen at the facility lacked a thermometer.

The file for Child #3, a preschooler, lacked an updated health report within the last 12 months.

The file for Child #1, enrolled for more that 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of a DTAP vaccination, HIB vaccination, pneumococcal vaccination, or polio vaccination as required based on the child's age as per the ACIP recommended schedule. Proof of vaccination was able to be provided on the day of inspection.

The Parent Letter in the Emergency Plan lacked plans for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.

The Emergency Plan Delivery documentation that was submitted during the renewal inspection lacked information on the county municipality that the emergency plan was shared.

The file for Staff #1 lacked Pennsylvania Health and Safety Updated training.

Although the file for Staff #2 contained current Mandated Reporter Training at the time of inspection, it was observed that the training was not obtained prior to the expiration of the previous training.

Although the fie for Staff #4 contained a staff evaluation from 2023 it was unable to be determined if it was completed within 12 months of the previous staff evaluation as the previous evaluation was not in the file.

The Emergency Contact Form for Child #2 lacked the complete address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

The file for Staff #5 lacked proof of qualifications for education in the form of a diploma, transcript, or letter signed by a representative or the experiential, educational or training entity.

According to corroborating staff statements, and their own admission, Staff #1 is using harsh language in the presence of children.

The file for Staff #11 contained a Child Abuse Clearance and an FBI Clearance that were updated in intervals greater than 60 months. Although the file for Staff #18 contained complete clearances at the time of inspection, it was observed that the file lacked requests for the FBI clearance dated prior to the date that Staff #18 began working with children. Therefore, she was incorrectly provisionally hired. The files for Staff #8 and #21 lacked out of state clearances or requests. After discussion with the operator, it was determined that Staff #5 has lived outside of Pennsylvania within the last 5 years, and it was observed that the file for Staff #5 lacked out of state clearances. Therefore, he was incorrectly provisionally hired. The file for Staff #22 lacked completed out of State Clearances within 45 days of hire and therefore, was incorrectly provisionally hired.

The bathrooms in Rooms 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 110, 111, and 112 lacked hand washing signs posted at toilet.

The files for Child #1, #2, and #4, enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of the influenza vaccine, as required based on the child's age as per the ACIP recommended schedule.

Although Staff #1, #2, #3, #5, #6, #7, #9, #10, #11, #12, #13, #,14, #15#16, #17, #19, and #20 had the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Updated training at the time of the Renewal Inspection it was observed that Staff #1, #2, #3, #5, #6, #7, #9, #10, #11, #12, #13, #,14, #15#16, #17, #19, and #20 had not completed the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Updated by the compliance date of 12/30/22 as set forth in Announcement C-22-06. Although Staff #4 had current Pediatric First Aid/CPR at the time of the Renewal Inspection, it was observed that Staff #4 had not completed Pediatric First Aid/CPR within 90 days of hire. The file for Staff #15 contained Health and Safety Basic training that was deemed unacceptable.

The Emergency Contact Form for Child #1 lacked the address of the child's physician. The Emergency Contact Form for Child #3 lacked the telephone number of the child's physician.

The files for Child #1, #2, #3, and #5 contained an emergency contact form that was not updated within 6 months of the previous update.

The files for Child #1, #2, #3, and #5 contained a financial agreement that was not updated within 6 months of the previous update.

The file for Staff #8, lacked two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the suitability to serve as a facility person.

The facility did not have current certificate of compliance posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.

2ND CITATION; Staff #1 and Staff #2 left a young toddler alone in the classroom. Therefore, the ratio was 0:1.

Staff #1 and Staff #2 left a young toddler alone in the classroom where they were unable to see, hear, direct, and assess the child.

Staff #1 and Staff #2 left a young toddler alone in the classroom where they were unable to see, hear, direct, and asses the child.

Staff person #2, #3, and #4 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire. (See LIS code sheet). (3270.31(f)(10).

Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire. (See LIS code sheet). (3270.31(f)(1-9).

Staff person #5 has not complete mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated (9/18/16). (See LIS CODE Sheet).

The file for Staff #5 contained a FBI clearance that was updated in an interval greater than 60 months. The file for Staff #7 contained State Police Clearance, Child Abuse Clearance, and FBI clearances that were updated in intervals greater than 60 months. The file for Staff #16 lacked complete provisional hire documentation at the time of initial hire; Staff #16 has lived out of state in the last 5 years and did not have documentation of requests for California clearances.

At approximately 1:00 PM and until 1:10 PM Staff #9 was the only staff member present in Room 3 with 12 preschool aged children.

The files for Staff #1,2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, and 18 contained documentation of emergency plan training that was in an interval greater than a year.

In the Toddler Outdoor Play Space there was a hole in the ground near the back fence creating a tripping/falling hazard.

In Room 9, Buffalo Bills, there was peeling paint on the back wall next to the mirror.

The Health Reports for the following children lacked verification of ongoing vaccines in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. The Reports for Child #2, 3, 4, and 5 lacked an influenza vaccination.

The file for Staff #7 and #14 contained health assessments that were conducted more than 24 months after the previous assessment.

It was determined that the First Aid/CPR training present in the file for Staff #1, 3, 5, 6,7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 17 was not an approved training

The file for Staff #7 did not contain documentation of training in fire safety in the last year.

The file for Staff #3 contained Health and Safety training that was not completed within 90 days of hire.

The file for Staff #2 did not contain an evaluation completed within the previous 12 months.

The file for Child #3 contained an Emergency Contact Form which did not include the birth date of the child.

The Emergency Contact Form for Child #1 lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. The Emergency Contact Form for Child #5 lacked the phone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

The Emergency Contact information was not present in Room 9, Buffalo Bills, for Child #6. The child was present and receiving care in the room.

The facility did not have the current certificate of compliance posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.

The files for Staff #1, 2, 5, 7, 10, 14 lacked documentation of the annual 12 clock hours of child care training.