The Learning Village Early Childhood Dev Ctr LLC

The operator self-reported that on 8/28/25 at approximately 315pm Child #1 was left in the older toddler room alone. Staff #1 brought 4 older toddler age children inside to change diapers. When staff #1 arrived back outside after changing diapers staff #1 only had 3 older toddlers with them. Staff #2 asked where child #1 was. Staff #1 did not know where the child was and thought that they must have left the child in the room. Staff #3 arrived outside with child #1 after finding the child alone in the older toddler room.

The operator self-reported that on 8/28/25 at approximately 315pm Child #1 was left in the older toddler room alone. Staff #1 brought 4 older toddler age children inside to change diapers. When staff #1 arrived back outside after changing diapers staff #1 only had 3 older toddlers with them. Staff #2 asked where child #1 was. Staff #1 did not know where the child was and thought that they must have left the child in the room. Staff #3 arrived outside with child #1 after finding the child alone in the older toddler room.

The operator self-reported that on 8/28/25 at approximately 315pm Child #1 was left in the older toddler room alone. Staff #1 brought 4 older toddler age children inside to change diapers. When staff #1 arrived back outside after changing diapers staff #1 only had 3 older toddlers with them. Staff #2 asked where child #1 was. Staff #1 did not know where the child was and thought that they must have left the child in the room. Staff #3 arrived outside with child #1 after finding the child alone in the older toddler room.

The file for Staff Person #1 (See LIS Code Sheet) contained a PA Child Abuse Clearance dated 5/10/24 which was obtained more than 60 months from the previous PA Child Abuse Clearance dated 5/7/19. The file for Staff Person #2 (See LIS Code Sheet) contained a PA Child Abuse Clearance dated 10/31/24 which was obtained after working in a child care position. The file for Staff Person #4 lacked a PA State Police clearance.

The parent letter lacked information explaining the method to contact parents when an emergency arises and how to safely reunite with their children when the emergency has ended, as well as providing accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

The power strip in the PreK room, accessible to children 5 years of age or younger, lacked a receptacle cover.

There was peeling paint in the first stall in the girls' bathroom, in the first stall in the boys' bathroom, and on the door entering the School Age room.

Children were observed playing in the left outdoor play area where water was pooling in a yellow toy dump truck.

In the School Age room was a wire shelf with toys and games on it which presented a tipping hazard as it was unstable.

The health report on file for Child #4, a preshooler, dated 9/13/24 was obtained more than 12 months from the previous health report on file dated 8/25/23.

The facility's policy for Shaken Baby Syndrome/Abusive Head Trauma lacked prevention and identification of child maltreatment as per Announcement C-22-03.

The file for Staff Person #3 contained fire safety training dated 5/25/25 which was obtained more than 12 months from the previous fire safety training dated 3/20/24.

The files for Child #1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,and 9 contained the original agreement forms.

The emergency contact form on file for Child #7 lacked the address and phone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

The PS 2 classroom lacked an emergency transportation plan.

The Highlands Mucus and Cold medicine, labeled for Child #1, had an expiration date of December 2024. The Topcare Ibuprofen, labeled for Child #2, had an expiration date of December 2024. The Albuterol Sulfate medication, labeled for Child #3, had an expiration date of December 2024. The Children's Zyrtec allergy medicine, labeled for Child #4, had an expiration date of February 2025.

The fire alarm test log includes test dates more than 30 days apart: (December 30, 2024 and January 30, 2025)

The file for Staff Person #1 lacked verification that they had requested their NSOR Certificate prior to starting at the facility. The file contained documentation that the Staff Person had been suspended on 11.22.23 and returned on 1.12.24 when their NSOR was on file. This allowed them to work for 44 days without a completed NSOR Certificate or request prior to their removal. The file for Staff Person #2 lacked a current Child Abuse Clearance. The most recent Child Abuse Clearance on file was dated 6.3.19.

At approximately 1:44pm Staff Person #3 was observed to be seated at a table in the Preschool 2 Classroom. Staff Person #3 was unable to see 2 children who were resting behind play equipment in the classroom. At approximately 1:48pm Staff Person #4 was unable to see one child who was resting from their seated position in the PreK Classroom.

Two pairs of adult scissors were observed in a caddy on the countertop in the School Age Classroom. The caddy was within reach of school age children receiving care in the space.

A power strip in the Preschool 1 Classroom was observed to be missing a protective receptacle cover. One electrical outlet was observed to be missing a protective receptacle cover in the Preschool 2 Classroom

Spray bottles containing cleaning solutions were observed to be hanging in the Boys and Girls Restrooms The spray bottles could be accessible to school age children using the restrooms.

One unlabeled spray bottle was observed in the Boys restroom and in the PreK Classroom.

The first aid kits located in back packs for the PreK, Preschool 2 and School Age Classrooms were observed to be hanging from hooks in the hallway. The back packs were accessible to school age children passing through the hallway.

In the outdoor play space, low metal poles that had been put in place to secure the fence were observed to have sharp edges along the tops of the poles. The metal poles were accessible to school age children receiving care in the space and posed a potential hazard. Exposed bolts were observed along the fence area between the school age and toddler play space areas and the entrance to the outdoor play space.

A small area of peeling paint was observed on the bottle shelving under the windows in the 2-year-old Classroom.

The first aid kit in the Infant Classroom was missing tape.

A hand washing sign was missing from two stalls in the girl's restroom.

The seat covers on the outdoor see saw were observed to be torn and in need of repair, allowing foam to be exposed.

A plastic bag was observed in an open backpack in the hallway outside the 2-year-old room Classroom. The plastic bag could be accessible to children passing from the classroom through the hallway.

The shelving on a small bookcase in the PreK Classroom was observed to be unsecured allowing the shelving to fall when pulled.

An infant was observed to be seated in a table high chair seat without a safety strap present.

Two infants were observed to be sleeping in pack and plays without the required 2 feet of space present.

The updates to the health assessments for Child #2, who recently turned 2, exceeded 6-months between updates to their health assessments on 3.20.23 and 10.30.23, at which time they were still a young toddler.

The file for Child #3, PREK, lacked an updated health report that had been completed within the last 12 months. The most recent health report was dated 2.21.23.

The physicians instructions were missing for an Albuterol Inhaler intended for Child #5. The medication has been administered to the child.

An infant was observed to be sleeping in a pack and play with a bottle in their mouth.

The agreement form for Child #4 lacked the arrival and departure times for the child.

The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 lacked the date of birth for the child.

The emergency contact form for Child #3 was missing the telephone number for the child's physician.

The emergency contact forms for children receiving care in the PreK and School Age Classrooms were observed in bookbags located in the hallway across from the classrooms. The emergency contact forms were not present in the child care spaces.

Upon review of the facility's 30-day fire testing documentation, the following tests were observed to have been conducted more than 30 days apart: 3/1/23-4/1/23, 5/1/23-6/1/23, 7/1/23-8/1/23, 8/1/23-9/1/23, and10/1/23 and 11/1/23.

The emergency plan for the facility does not address continuity of operations.

The file for Staff #1 contained a health assessment and TB test that were dated more than 12 months prior to their start date.

The file for staff #3, a provisional hire, lacked an application for the NSOR on or before initial date in a child care position. See LIS Code Sheet. Application is dated 11/24/21. There is now an NSOR on file and dated 12/1/21. The Child Abuse clearance on file for staff #5 is not the clearance required under the CPSL and is for volunteer purposes. There was more than 60 months between the previous and most current Child Abuse clearances on file for staff #6. Dates are as follows: 8/9/16 and 8/10/21.

The back door which faces the outside play space had peeling paint on the outside of the door.

In the outdoor play space, observed a child's play house which had cracks above and beside the window and observed a child's climbing play castle where the top of the castle was coming off and wasn't secured.

In the young toddler room, observed rest equipment which lacked a label with child's name.

The file for child #1, who is of preschool age, lacks a health report which has been completed within the past 12 months.

There was more than 24 months between the previous and most current and updated health assessments on file for staff #2.

Staff person #1 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet) but now has documentation on file that the trainings have been completed on the following dates: Health and Safety- 1/11/22 and CPR/FA - 12/16/21. 3270.31(f)(1-10).

The file for staff #4, who holds the title of director, lacks verification of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education of the human services field. There are at least 1250 hours of child care experience on file.

Emergency contact information on file for child #2 lacks the parents work address and work phone.

The files for staff #6 and 7 lacked 6 of the 12 required clock hours of child care training from 12/19/20 - 12/19/21.