The Goddard School · Irwin

The file for Staff Person #2 lacked two written, nonfamily references and the file for Staff Person #3 lacked one written, nonfamily reference attesting to their suitability to serve as a facility person.

The file for Staff Person #1 lacked a PA State Police and a PA Child Abuse Clearance for employment purposes. The PA State Police and PA Child Abuse Clearances on file were completed for volunteer purposes and unacceptable for employment in a child care facility. Staff Person #1 was observed to be caring for children alone.

In classroom 126 a spray bottle containing a bleach water solution was observed on a ledge at the sink. In classroom 117 a spray bottle containing a bleach water solution was observed on top of the cubbies. The spray bottles containing the bleach water solutions were accessible to children receiving care in the spaces.

The hot water at the classroom sink in classroom 117 was measured at 114.4° F.

Two cracked bin lids, causing potential pinch points, were observed in Classroom 126.

The cots present for children in Classroom 129 were observed to be labeled with a number. A chart identifying which number belonged to which child was not present in the space.

At approximately 11:38am, three infants were observed to be resting in cribs without 2 feet of space present on three sides.

The emergency contact form for Child #1 lacked an address for one of the release persons listed.

Based on conversations with staff the following was confirmed: On 5/29/24 at approximately 10:45 AM, Staff Person #1 picked up Child #1 and set Child #1 down hard enough that the child subsequently was crying and holding his buttocks.

The toliets in rooms #103, #107, #113, #117 and #121 lacked hand washing signs. The changing diapering table in room #126 lacked a handwashing sign. The sinks in rooms #107 and #113 lacked handwashing signs.

The Health and Safety update on file for Staff #1 is dated 1/1/23 and for Staff #2 is dated 6/22/23, both dated after the deadline of 12/30/22.

The file for Staff #3 included verification of first aid and CPR training dated 2-13-23 after the expiration date of 1-14-23.

The file for Child #1 and Child #2 lacked the address of the physician or source of medical care. The file for Child #2 lacked the phone number of the physician or sources of medical care.

It was self-reported that on December 13, 2022, a preschool age child did not evacuate for a fire drill and was left unsupervised in the junior kindergarten classroom for approximately 30 seconds, which created a 0:1 staff:child ratio.

**It was self-reported on December 13, 2022, a preschool age child did not evacuate for a fire drill and was left unsupervised in the junior kindergarten classroom for approximately 30 seconds.

It was self-reported on December 13, 2022, a preschool age child did not evacuate for a fire drill and was left unsupervised in the junior kindergarten classroom for approximately 30 seconds.

It was self-reported on December 13, 2022, a preschool age child did not evacuate for a fire drill and was left unsupervised in the junior kindergarten classroom for approximately 30 seconds.

A young toddler was left unsupervised on the enclosed playground for approximately three minutes, creating a 0:1 staff:child ratio.

A young toddler was left unsupervised on the enclosed playground for approximately three minutes.

A young toddler was left unsupervised on the enclosed playground for approximately three minutes.

A review of the file for staff person #7 revealed that staff person #7 has resided out of state in the previous 5 years and lacks clearances from the state where they previously resided.

The facility's emergency plan was not updated by 7/01/22 to include volunteer emergency preparedness, training, drills, and continuity of operations.

The two most recently documented emergency plan training on file for staff persons #6 and #16 are dated in an interval which exceeds 12 months.

In the Bridges classroom, observed accessible diaper cream, disinfecting wipes, and pacifier wipes, all labeled 'keep out of the reach of children' in the outside pockets of two children's backpacks.

The file for child #3 lacks verification of a current influenza vaccine administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

The two most recent health assessments on file for staff person #6 are dated in an interval greater than 24 months.

A review of the fire detection testing log revealed that during the following intervals, testing was completed in an interval greater than 30 calendar days: 3/4/22-4/22/22, 4/22/22-5/27/22, and 6/20/22-7/22/22.

The verification of the two most recent fire safety trainings on file for staff persons #5, #9, #16 are dated in an interval greater than 12 months. The file for staff person #6 lacks verification of fire safety training completed within their initial year of childcare service.

Staff persons #14, #15, and #16 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): a PQAS approved pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR course taught by a PQAS approved instructor. Staff persons #1, #2, #3, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, #13, #17. #18, and #19 have acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic.

The Health and Safety training on file for staff person #4 is a six hour course completed after July 1, 2018, making it invalid.

The files for Facility Person's #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, #13 and #14 lacked the current updated disclosure statement. The signed disclosure statements on file were outdated. The file for Facility Person #1 lacked a required child abuse clearance for a state that they had resided in within the last 5 years prior to starting at the facility. The file for Facility Person #3 lacked a request for the NSOR clearance prior to starting at the facility. A completed NSOR was not on file prior to starting. The file for Facility Person #12 lacked verification that they had been fingerprinted for their FBI clearance prior to starting in a child care taking position. A completed FBI clearance was not on file prior to starting.

In the restrooms in Classroom #121 and #103 used pull ups were observed in the garbage cans intended for paper towels. The garbage cans were not hands-free.

The health assessment on file for Facility Person #12 was signed by a RN. The health assessment must be signed by a physician. physician's assistant or a CRNP.

The health assessment on file for Facility Person #7 lacked information that they had been examined for communicable diseases and the results of that examination and the physician's assessment of their suitability to provide child care.

The emergency plan has exceeded 12 months since last review and update. The emergency plan lacked accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.

The file for Facility Person #14 lacked completion of the required Health and Safety training topics within 90 days of starting at the facility.

The current emergency contact form for Child #1 lacked signed parental consent for administration of minor first aid by facility staff. The parent dated the line on the form instead of providing a signature.

The files for Facility Person's #7, #8, #12, #13 and #14 lacked completion of Pediatric First Aid and CPR within 90 days of starting at the facility.

The file for Staff Person #1 lacked 10 of their 12 hours of annual child care training between 12/19/20 and 12/19/21.