The Wonder Years Early Learning Center

It was observed that there was not a sufficient amount of books accessible to the children in the 1/2 yr child care space. There needs to be a greater variety of books available to the children than are present in this space.

It was observed that the metal carts used to transport food bins was covered in dust and was sticky. The food bins (carrying food trays) were sticky. There was a brown crusty substance on the rim and handle of the bins. On the Preschool playground, it was observed that there was a wooden beam which was leaning over, and one post was not attached to it (loose vertical piece of wood). The toys in the 3 yr classroom (front space) and the 1/2 yr old space were coated with dust. The counter around the sink and the sink (3 yr old space) were dirty; crumbs, and a sticky brown substance. In the 1/2 yr old space, there was no dirty/mouthed toy bin (corrected during inspection). The refrigerator handle in the 1/2 yr old space and the plastic cabinet under the classroom sink were both dirty. Staff person #3 was observed putting a toy that had been mouthed in with the other classroom toys. The outside play area (back of facility) with the interlocking pads on the ground, had 3 pads with chunks of material missing (on left) and 7 pads with tears (chunks missing) on the right side, hear the fence.

Staff person #3 was observed interacting with 1 and 2 year old children she placed in bucket seats (in openings in table) without seatbelts being utilized (corrected during inspection).

Child #1's medication log did not include the amount of medication to administer

Child #1 and #2's medication logs did not include the dates of administration.

Staff person #2 did not wash a child's hands after diapering. (corrected during inspection).

It was observed that the hands-free aspect of the plastic-lined trashcan used for diapers, in the Infant room, was not functioning.

Staff person #2's record contained a PA State Police Clearance without the results (still pending). This was corrected during the inspection. Staff person #3's record did not contain an NSOR verification.

It was observed, in the Toddler classroom, that there were 5 water-stained ceiling tiles in the front/left side of the room. Also observed in the Toddler classroom was that the air vent on the ceiling (right side of room) was filled with dust. In the Preschool classroom, it was observed that there was a water-stained ceiling tile near the back door.

It was observed that an infant was resting in a Pack-N-Play that was not labeled for the use of a specified child (corrected during inspection),

It was observed, in the Toddler classroom, that staff person #1 did not wash a 3-year-old child's hands with soap and water after a diaper change. A wipe was used instead of soap and water. (Corrected during inspection)

Child #1's emergency contact information did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care and for the administration of minor first-aid for the child, prior to admission.

Staff persons #1 and 2's records do not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Staff person #1 has worked at the facility for more than 45 days without proof of applying for NSOR and receiving NSOR clearance results. SEE CODE SHEET

The Continuity Of Operations plan (in the emergency plan) did not include a reference of backing up staff files.

The parent letter explaining the emergency procedures does not include lock-down emergency procedures.

It was observed, in the Toddler classroom (2 & 3 yrs) that Febreze air spray was accessible to children near the changing table (corrected during inspection). In the hall bathroom which children use, Febreze air spray was accessible to children in the cabinet under the sink. (corrected during inspection).

It was observed in the Toddler room (2 & 3 yrs, 1st room on left) that all of the children's toys had a film of visible dirt on them. The dirt came off on finger when rubbed a finger across the toys.

It was observed in the 2-3 yr classroom (first room on left) that the white rocking chair in the front child care space has dispersed peeling paint. In the back area of this same classroom, it was observed that there are 5-6 areas of peeling paint on the wall on the left side of the room.

It was observed in the Toddler room (2 & 3 yrs) that in the gray plastic drawers, items less than 1 inch diameter were accessible to children: ziploc bags with small pom poms, a jar with glitter, several bags with small pieces of paper (corrected during inspection).

Staff person #2 does not have a health assessment on record. SEE CODE SHEET

Child #1 through #5's records did not contain an acceptable completed assessment form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided, within the last 6 months. SEE CODE SHEET

Child #1's emergency contact information did not include the enrolling parent's work address.

Staff person #1's State Police, Child Abuse and FBI clearances, and NSOR certificate were received after the first day working with children (5/13/22, 5/13/22, 5/12/22, 6/23/22 respectively). Staff person #2's Child Abuse clearance, FBI clearance and NSOR certificate were received after the first day working with children (5/12/22, 5/11/22, 5/23/22 respectively). Facility person #3's file did not contain a Child Abuse clearance.

It was observed, in the Infant room, that the teacher who was seated in the first section of the room (upon entering the door) was not able to see the infants who were sleeping in the Pack-And-Plays in the other section of the room (corrected during inspection).

The facility's emergency plan does not provide for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises and when it ends to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

The parent letter explaining the emergency procedures did not include evacuation from the facility building (on premises) emergency procedures, accommodations for infants, toddlers and children with medical conditions, and that annual emergency drills will be conducted.

It was observed in the YT Room (1st room on right) that the sanitizing solution for the diaper pad was in a container which did not specify the content.

It was observed in the Infant room, in front of the wooden platform, near the entrance, that there were several vinyl floor squares which were peeling and broken.

It was observed, In the front section of the first room on left (2-4 yrs), that all of the legs of the white bench had several areas of peeling paint. In the back section of this same room (1-2 yrs), on the back wall between the first two windows (starting from the left), it was observed that there was peeling paint about one foot above the outlet.

It was observed in the first room on the left (from front entrance), in the back section of the room (1 and 2 yr old), that the diaper changing pad cover had a 1 inch tear and several punctures. The front section of this room (2-4 yrs) also had a purple and tan play kitchen with white flakes/residue all around the play sink and there was dirt and crumbs under the diaper changing pad.

It was observed in the back section of the first room on the left (1 and 2 yrs) that staples, paper clips, and craft googly eyes (all with a diameter of less than 1") were accessible to children in the black and white plastic storage drawers (corrected during inspection).

It was observed that two of the seats which are mounted into openings in the children's table, were missing safety straps, in the back section of the first room on the left (1 and 2 yr old section). Due to these missing safety straps, they are not being utilized according to manufacturer's instructions.

It was observed in the Young Toddler room (first room on right) and in the front section of the first room on the left, that rest equipment was not labeled for the use of a specified child (corrected during inspection).

It was observed, in the Infant room, that there was not 2 feet of space on three sides of the Pack-And-Play that was in use (corrected during inspection).

Child #1's immunization record did not include any documentation of receiving the Influenza vaccination.

It was observed, in the YT Room (first room on right) and in the Infant room, that the diaper changing pad had a material cover over it which was not changed after each diaper change (corrected during inspection by removing the cover).

In the Infant room, three of the four infant feeding schedules were neither signed nor dated. One did not list the amount of formula to be provided to the child.

The facility's emergency plan does not provide for accommodations for infants and toddlers.

The facility has no documented annual emergency drills on record.

The facility's smoke detectors were not consistently tested at least every 30 days (4/5/22, 5/10/22), (7/5/22, 8/12/22).

The facility's emergency plan did not contain a Continuity Of Operations plan. The facility does not have policy and procedure to identify the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma, and Child Maltreatment.

At the time of enrollment, parents did not receive in writing the facility's supervision and dismissal policies.

The agreements of child #1 through #5 did not specify the services which are to be considered as extra.

The parents of child #1 through #5 did not receive the original agreements. The original agreements were in the children's files.

Child #2's emergency contact information contained a partial address (no city or state) of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released (corrected during inspection). Child #5's emergency contact information did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released (one of three release people missing this info).

It was observed that, in the Young Toddler room and the Infant room, there was no written plan posted identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency.

Child #1's emergency contact information was not signed when it was updated (was dated only).

Facility person #3's record did not include a written report of the initial health assessment and initial tuberculin skin test and results.

The operator did not provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulation in this chapter electronically (corrected during inspection).