The Walden School

On 09/03/26, during the renewal inspection, the emergency plan presented to the certification representative did not contain a section outlining the continuity of operations in case of emergency as required by PA announcement C-22-04.

On 09/03/26, during the renewal inspection, no evidence of staff person #6 being trained on the emergency plan at time of initial employment.

On 09/03/26, during the renewal inspection, the facility's emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location.

On 09/03/26, during the renewal inspection, a power cord contained uncovered outlets was located in classroom P5 where children ages 3 and older are cared for.

On 09/03/26, during the renewal inspection, in the kitchen classroom there were cleaning materials kept under the sink in an unlocked cabinet, sharpies in an unlocked drawer, Moge podge, and triple antibiotic cream in an unlocked cabinet, leaving these items accessible to children. During the inspection, Lysol was observed in the children's bathroom, accessible to children. In classroom P5 batteries were kept in lower unlocked cabinet accessible to children. In classroom P6, the cabinet near the changing table was left unlocked leaving diaper cream labeled "keep out of reach of children" accessible to children.

On 09/03/26, during the renewal inspection, no first-aid kit was kept in classroom P6.

On 09/03/26, during the renewal inspection, no signs stating that a facility person and an able children shall wash their hands after toileting and before eating were posted at any toilets, diapering areas or sinks in the facility.

On 09/03/26, during the renewal inspection, the cabinet near the changing table in classroom P6 was left unlocked and contained wipes in plastic bags that were labeled as a potential choking hazard for children. The youngest child in P6 is 16 months, which is considered an age where children are still placing objects in their mouth.

On 09/03/26, during the renewal inspection, the file of facility person #2 who provides direct care to children contained a health assessment dated more than 04/10/24.

On 09/03/26, during the renewal inspection, no written notification of safe routes was posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

On 09/03/26, during the renewal inspection, it was found that the facility was using an unmeasured, unlicensed classroom (P6) to care for children ages 16 months to 25 months.

On 09/03/26, during the renewal inspection, the facility's emergency plan did not outline accommodations for toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

On 09/03/26, during the renewal inspection, no evidence of general liability insurance was kept on file at the facility nor presented to the certification representative upon request.

On 09/03/26, during the renewal inspection, no written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was displayed conspicuously in any of the child care spaces.

On 09/03/26, during the renewal inspection, the file of staff persons #2, 4 and 5 did not contain verification of experience, or education.

On 09/03/26, during the renewal inspection, the file of staff person #3, 4, 5 and 6 did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

On 09/03/26, during the renewal inspection, the facility's current certificate of compliance was posted in the facility. In addition, no information on how to access the regulations in chapter 3270 electronically was accessible to parents in the facility.

On 11/24/25 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the file of staff person # 4 contained a PA criminal background check dated 11/4/19, the file of staff person # 2 did not contain and FBI clearance and the file of # 3 did not contain an accepted mandated reporter training.

On 11/24/25 at renewal inspection c certification rep observed a child unsupervised in the bathroom and hallway for several minutes.

On 11/24/25 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that staff # 1, # 3, and # 4 were unable to name the children in their care group.

On 11/24/25 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the facility's emergency plan did not contain the method of contacting parents when an emergency occurs or how the parents will be parents that the emergency has ended.

On 11/24/25 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the files of staff # 1, # 3, and # 4 did not contain documentation that staff have been trained on the facility's emergency plan.

Om 11/24/25 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the facility did not provide a letter to parents of enrolled children explaining emergency procedure.

On 11/24/25 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that there were no handwashing signs by each toilet and sink.

Om 11/24/24 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the health assessment for child # 1 was dated 11/17/24.

On 11/24/25 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the file of staff persons # 3 and # 4 contained incomplete health assessments.

On 11/24/25 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the facility did not have documentation that the fire alarm is tested every 30 days.

On 11/24/25 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the facility does not have a written policy regarding prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment.

On 11/24/25 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that staff # 1 and # 4 have not completed preservice health and safety training and staff persons # 2 and # 4 have not completed preservice pediatric first aid/CPR training.

On 11/24/25 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the files of staff persons # 1, # 2, # 3, and # 4 did not contain verification that staff participated in fire safety training in the last 12 months.

Om 11/24/25 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the files of staff persons # 1, # 3, and # 4 did not contain staff evaluations.

On 11/24/25 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the facility did not have a daily schedule.

On 11/24/25 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the files of staff persons # 2, and # 3 did not contain verification of education and experience.

On 11/24/25 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that staff person's # 1, # 2, # 3, and # 4 did not have verification of staff having completed 12 hours of annual childcare training.

On 7/3/23 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the files of staff persons # 1, # 2, and # 3 contained FBI clearances for PDE, not DHS as required by the CPSL. The files of staff persons # 1, # 2, and # 3 did not contain NSOR verifications as required by the CPSL. The files of staff persons # 1, # 2, and # 3 did not contain verification of DHS mandated reporter training.

On 7/3/23 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the files of staff persons # 1, # 2, and # 3 did not contain verification that staff completed the required health and safety training or pediatric first aid/CPR.

Staff person #2 does not have a DHS FBI clearance on file.

Staff person #1 has a mandated reporter training that is over 60 months old.