U-Gro Learning Centres · Ephrata

On 7/24/25, it was observed that CPSL (Child Protective Services Law) was not followed. Staff person 2 had a NSOR (National Sex Offender Registry) Certificate on file that expired on 1/3/25 that was not updated until 7/2/25. Staff person 2 had a FBI clearance on file that expired on 2/2/25 that was not updated until 7/9/25. Staff person 3 had a NSOR Certificate on file that expired on 1/14/25 that was not updated until 7/15/25. Staff person 7 had a State Police clearance on file that expired on 6/10/25 that was not updated until 6/25/25. Staff person 7 had a Child Abuse clearance on file that expired on 6/11/25 that was not updated until 7/1/25. Staff person 7 had a NSOR Certificate on file that expired on 6/20/25 that was not updated until 6/25/25.

On 7/24/25, it was observed that the facility emergency plan did not include a plan for continuity of operations.

On 7/24/25, it was observed that staff health assessments were not updated every 24 months. Staff person 1 had a health assessment on file that expired on 8/31/24 and an updated health assessment was not completed until 4/23/25. Staff person 4 had a health assessment on file that expired on 1/312/25 and an updated health assessment was not completed until 2/19/25.

On 7/24/25, it was observed that staff Pediatric First Aid/CPR certifications were not updated before they expired. Staff person 1 had a Pediatric First Aid/CPR training on file that expired on 12/31/24 that was not updated until 6/26/25. Staff person 2 had a Pediatric First Aid/CPR training on file that expired on 3/31/25 that was not updated until 6/26/25. Staff person 3 had a Pediatric First Aid/CPR training on file that expired on 12/31/24 that was not updated until 6/26/25. Staff person 4 had a Pediatric First Aid/CPR training on file that expired on 1/31/25 That was not updated until 2/19/25. Staff person 5 had a Pediatric First Aid/CPR training on file that expired on 12/31/24 that was not updated until 6/26/25. Staff person 6 had a Pediatric First Aid/CPR training on file that expired on 12/31/24 that was not updated until 6/26/25.

On 7/24/25, it was observed that child 4 did not have signed parental consent for minor first-aid procedures.

On 7/24/25, it was observed that staff person 8 did not have 2 written nonfamily references on file.

It was reported that staff person 1 restrained a child at naptime by putting their legs over the ankles of a child.

On 7/29/24, it was observed that CPSL (Child Protective Services Law) was not followed. Clearances were not updated or obtained timely. Disclosure Statements were not dated. Staff person 1 had a child abuse clearance on file that expired on 4/25/24 that had not ben updated. Staff person 1 may not work in a child care position until their child abuse clearance has been updated. Staff person 1 had a state police clearance on file that expired on 4/26/24 that was not updated until 7/1/24 and a FBI clearance on file that expired on 4/26/24 that was not updated until 7/2/24. Clearances must be updated every 60 months. Staff person 4 had a state police clearance on file that expired on 1/9/24, a child abuse clearance on file that expired on 1/14/24, and a FBI clearance on file that expired on 2/12/24 that had not been updated. Staff person 4 may not work in a childcare position until their state police, child abuse, and FBI clearances have been updated. Staff person 5 did not have a date on their signed disclosure form. Staff person 7 did not have a date on their signed disclosure form.

On 7/29/24, it was observed that there was exposed concrete which was sharp at the base of the curb on the preschool playground.

On 7/29/24, it was observed that there was peeling paint and exposed plaster in the facility. Peeling paint/exposed plaster was observed in the caterpillar classroom by the play kitchen. Peeling paint/exposed plaster was observed in the duck classroom by the refrigerator. Peeling paint/exposed plaster was observed in the zebra classroom under the calendar. Peeling paint/exposed plaster was observed in the Indoor Play area on the yellow wall by the trash can and on the green and blue walls.

On 7/29/24, it was observed that there was not sufficient protective surfacing under the embedded equipment on the preschool playground. Mulch depth measured approximately 2-5 inches in various fall zones where there should have been at least 9 inches of mulch.

On 7/29/24, it was observed that child 5 and 7 had medications present and no medication log was available.

On 7/29/24, it was observed that staff person 3 had a health assessment on file that expired on 1/10/24 that was not updated until 6/17/24.

On 7/29/24, it was observed that staff person 3 had been employed for longer than 90 days and had not completed the health and safety training.

On 7/29/24, it was observed that child 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, and 8 did not have signed parental consent for minor first-aid on file.

On 7/29/24, it was observed that staff person 8 did not have 2 written nonfamily references on file.

On 7/29/24, it was observed that staff persons did not complete pediatric first aid and CPR training in their first 90 days of hire. Staff person 2 had First Aid/CPR training on file dated 7/8/24 which was not within their first 90 days of employment. Staff person 5 did not have documentation of First Aid/CPR training on file and was past their first 90 days of employment. Staff person 6 had First Aid/CPR training on file dated 7/8/24, which was not within their first 90 days of employment.

On 12/6/23, Staff person 1 admitted to discussing a specific child's behavior with another childcare provider.

On 12/6/23, Staff person 1 admitted to discussing a specific child's behavior with another childcare provider.

On 7/13/23, it was observed that CPSL (Child Protective Services Law) was not followed. Staff person 1did not update their clearances within 60 months. Staff person 1 had a state police clearance that expired on 3/21/23 and was not updated until 6/30/23. Staff person 1 had a child abuse clearance that expired on 3/10/23 and was not updated until 7/6/23. Staff person 1 had a state police clearance that expired on 3/12/23 and was not updated until 6/30/23. Mandated Reporter training was not updated within 60 months for staff person 1 and 2. Staff person 1 had a mandated reporter training that expired on 3/3/18 and was not updated until 6/30/23 Staff person 2 had a mandated reporter training that expired on 4/3/22 and was not updated until 6/29/23.

On 7/13/23 it was observed that toxics were accessible to children in the Caterpillar Classroom (children are ages 3-4). Sunscreen and hand sanitizer was observed in multiple child cubbies that are low enough to be accessible to the children. CORRECTED ON SITE

On 7/13/23, it was observed that there was peeling paint on the green and blue walls of the indoor play area.

On 7/13/23, it was observed that staff person 3 did not have acceptable verification of education on file. Staff person 3 had an education document from another country that had not been translated.

On 8/17/22, it was observed that staff person 1 had been employed longer than 1 year and did not have annual emergency plan training.

On 8/17/22, it was observed that disinfecting spray and diaper creams were accessible to children in the lower unlocked cabinet of the changing table in the Ducks (younger toddlers) classroom.

On 8/17/22, it was observed that First Aid kits were accessible to children in the Jaguar, Monkey, Butterfly, and Caterpillar classrooms. First Aid kits were stored on the floor or low table by the exit door to the playground.

On 8/17/22, it was observed that handwashing signs were not posted at the sinks in the children's bathroom in the Jaguar classroom.

On 8/17/22, it was observed that medication (an inhaler) was stored in the unlocked emergency bag on the floor by the exit doors to the playground in the Monkey classroom.

On 8/17/22, it was observed that staff health assessments and TB tests were not obtained in a timely manner. Staff person 2 had a health assessment and TB test on file, dated 5/18/21, that was more than 12 months old at their start date. A health assessment and TB test must be within 12 months prior to starting in a childcare position. Staff person 3 was observed working with children and did not have a health assessment and TB test on file. Staff persons must have a health assessment and TB test on file prior to starting in a childcare position.

On 8/17/22, it was observed that the facility emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, and children with chronic medical conditions. Infants, toddlers, and children with chronic medical conditions were observed in care.

On 8/17/22, it was observed that CPSL (Child Protective Services Law) was not followed. Staff person 1 had a Mandated Reporter training on file that expired on 4/15/20 that was not updated until 7/7/22. Mandated Reporter training must be updated every 60 months.

On 8/17/22, it was observed that fee amounts were not listed on the agreement forms for child 4 and 9.

On 8/17/22, it was observed that information on the child's special needs were not listed on the emergency contact form for child 4.

On 8/17/22, it was observed that signed parental consent for minor first aid for child 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 was not on file.

On 8/17/22, it was observed that staff person 2 did not have verification of education on file. Proof of education is required before a staff enters a childcare position.

On 2/24/22 a child entered the classroom from the playground unnoticed by the staff persons 1 and 2. Child 1 was part of staff person 1's primary group. Staff person 1 did not know the whereabouts of one of the children in their primary group for approximately 1 minute until the child was observed through the window. Facility has large glass windows and doors that child could be observed through.