The Learning BS Daycare

At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact of child #4 did not include a parental signed consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

At the time of the inspection, the emergency plan did not include the continuity of operations.

At the time of the inspection, the younger toddler room had glass cleaner spray and sanitizing wipes accessible to children. The infant room had sanitizing wipes on the feeding table accessible to children.

At the time of the inspection, the first aid kit in the younger toddler room was accessible to children.

At the time of the inspection, the preschool bathroom's door leading to the hallway had broken wooden slats and staples exposed. The playground fence had two wires that were protruding.

At the time of the inspection, the toy car track on the playground was cracked on the side.

At the time of the inspection, the preschool and prekindergarten cots did not have 2 feet on 3 sides.

At the time of the inspection, the preschool refrigerator did not have a thermometer.

At the time of the inspection, two infant soiled diapers were observed in the sink.

At the time of the inspection, the emergency plan was not sent to the county emergency management agency.

At the time of the inspection, the shaken baby syndrome policy did not include the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.

At the time of the inspection, the liability insurance report did not include the facility address as insured location.

At the time of the inspection, the file of staff person #1 did not include verification of child care experience.

At the time of the inspection, the files of staff persons #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not include verification of child care experience.

At the time of the inspection, the agreements for child #1, #3, and #4 did not have the specified date on which the fee is to be paid.

At the time of the inspection, child #1 and #3 did not have the arrival and departure times on the agreement.

At the time of the inspection, child #1, #3 and #5 did not have a name of the persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the agreement.

At the time of the inspection, child #2 and #4 did not have the address of the person designated by parent to whom the child may be released.

On 5/1/24, at time of inspection, Staff #2 file contained a high school diploma, qualifying Staff #2 as an aide. On 4/18/24, Staff #2 was on the outdoor grassy area with PK children at the rear of the facility unsupervised by a staff person qualified at minimum as an AGS. Additionally, on 5/1/24, Staff #2 was observed in the PK classroom unsupervised by a staff person at minimum as an AGS.

On 4/18/24, Staff #3 left their assigned group of 7 PS children on the outdoor grassy area at the back of the facility unsupervised by a Staff person. Staff #3 left Individual #1 the responsibility of the 7 PS children. Individual #1 is not a qualified staff member. During this time, a jump rope was wrapped around Child #1 neck, leaving rope burns. Additionally, on 5/1/24 at time of inspection, Staff #4 was responsible for 4 children (3 infants/1YT) and Staff #5 and #6 were responsible for 8 Young Toddlers in the infant/toddler childcare space. Staff #4 left the childcare space for approx. 1-2 minutes to answer the door leaving Staff #5 and #6 out of ratio with 12 children (the youngest children were infants).

On 5/1/24, at time of inspection, Staff #2 file did not contain an updated PA Criminal Clearance and Child Abuse Clearance for the purpose of childcare employment as required by CPSL. The PA Criminal and Child Abuse Clearances in the file were obtained for the purpose of a Volunteer. Additionally, Staff #2 file did not contain an updated Mandated Reporter Training as required by CPSL. The Mandated Reporter Training on file was dated 12/8/17.

On 5/1/24, at time of inspection, 3 pack n plays in use were not labeled for the individual use of specific children. Additionally, two infants were observed in side-by-side pack n plays that were not at least two feet apart on three sides from one another.

On 5/1/24, at time of inspection, Staff #1 file did not contain an updated health assessment. The health assessment on file was dated 3/10/22.

On 5/1/24, at time of inspection, Individual #1 does not meet the requirements to be qualified as a staff person.

On 5/1/24, at time of inspection, a record was not on file for Individual #1.

On 5/1/24, at time of unannounced inspection, Staff person #2 does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum with an approved PQAS trainer. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training expiration date of 9/20/21.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/5/2023 observed the facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/5/2023 observed a power strip that did not have protective receptacle covers in the Pre-K room.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/5/2023 observed the first-aid kit in the Toddler room did not include tape. Observed the first-aid kit in the Pre-K room did not include soap.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/5/2023 observed damaged paint on the bottom border of the wall in the Toddler room and Preschool room.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/5/2023 observed the high chair activity table in the Infant room had missing straps.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/5/2023 observed staff person #1's fil did not include verification of 2 years experience with children.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/5/2023 observed child #2, #3, #4 and #5's agreement did not specify the child's arrival and departure times. Observed child #2, #3, and #4's agreement did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Corrected on site 10/5/2023.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/5/2023 observed child #1's emergency contact information did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

During the inspection on 3/14/23, continued non-compliance was found in that the records of child #1. child #2, and child #3 did not have an acceptable exemption letter on record or updated record of immunized status according to the recommendations of the ACIP.

During the renewal inspection on 11/10/22, it was observed that there was peeling paint on the wall near floor of the pre-school room.

During the renewal inspection on 11/10/22, it was observed that the records of child #1 did not include the influenza vaccination or an exemption letter as recommended by the ACIP.

During the renewal inspection on 11/10/22, it was observed that the records of staff #1 and staff #2 included Pediatric First Aid training for whom the entity which provided the training was unable to be verified as an approved instructor.

During the renewal inspection on 11/10/22, it was observed that the records of child #4 did not include the work telephone numbers of the enrolling parent

During the renewal inspection on 11/10/22, it was observed that the records of child #2 did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits. The records of child #4 did not include policy number for a child under a family policy.

During the renewal inspection on 11/4/21, it was observed that the records of facility persons #2 and #3 did not include an updated health assessment conducted within the last 24 months. Last health records dated 7/30/19 and 9/27/19 respectively.

During the renewal inspection on 11/4/21, it was observed that the records of facility person #4 hire date 9/7/21did not include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment

During the renewal inspection on 11/4/21, it was observed that the records of facility person #1 hire date 8/23/21 did not include initial health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.