U-Gro Learning Centres · Elizabethtown

It was observed that staff person #1 was working with children and did not have an NSOR on file. It was observed that staff person #2 was working with children and did not have their out of state clearances on file.

At the time of the inspection, it was observed that there were mops and buckets of water in the hallway in which the children travel.

Facility self-reported the following non-compliance: On 7/2/2025, Child #1 was left unsupervised in the bathroom of the toddler classroom for a period of 53 minutes. Staff #6 and staff #7 were responsible for the group of children when the supervision lapse occurred. At 5:10pm staff #6 and staff #7 left the toddler classroom to go to the gross motor play space. Name-to-face checks were not completed and child #1 was left behind. When the group of children arrived in the gross motor play space, staff #8 assumed responsibility of the group but did not complete name-to-face checks. Staff #6 and staff #7 left for the day. Staff #8 noticed child #1 was not with the group at 5:14pm and signed the child out to 'Mom' on the ipad. When the child's father arrived at 5:45pm staff realized the child was missing. Staff #5 was asked to search the building and found the child at 6:03pm in the bathroom of the toddler classroom playing in the sink.

It was observed that staff person #1 did not have an FBI clearance or record of application on file. It was observed that staff persons #1 and #4 did not have signed disclosure statements on file. It was observed that three of staff person #3's clearances were dated after their start date of 5/13/25. State police and child abuse were dated 5/18/25 and the NSOR was dated 5/24/25. It was observed that staff person #5 did not have an NSOR on file.

It was observed that staff person #2 did not have verification of emergency plan training on file.

It was observed that the health assessment that was in staff person #2's file was dated 11/14/22. It is regulatory that health assessments take place every 24 months for facility persons.

It was observed that staff person #2 did not have fire safety training on file.

It was observed that staff person #1 did not have verification of child care experience on file.

It was observed that the files of staff persons #1 and #5 had only one nonfamily reference.

Upon inspection of personnel files, it was found that staff person #3 did not complete mandated reporter training within 60 months of the previous training. The current training on file was completed on 4/5/25 and the previous training was completed on 11/5/19. The file for staff person #20 did not contain an FBI clearance on file within 45 days of hire. The file for staff person #20 contained an FBI clearance dated 10.23.24. The file for staff person # 21 dated 7.18.24 from the Department of Education is not valid. The FBI clearance on file for staff person #21 is not an approved document. Upon inspection of personnel files, it was found that Staff Person #15 did not update clearances within 60 months of the previous clearance. The current child abuse clearance on file was dated 6.28.24 and the previous clearance on 5.12.19. The current DHS FBI clearance on file was dated 6.21.24 and the previous clearance on 5.3.19.

Upon inspection of childcare space, it was found that in the Lady bugs room the first kt was missing tweezers, tape and soap. (CORRECTED ON SITE).

Upon inspection of childcare space, it was found that in the Turtles room the soft blue mat was frayed along the front portion. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

Upon inspection of childcare space, it was found that rest equipment had less than 2 feet of space on 3 sides while in use for 4 children in the Lady Bugs and 8 children in the Butterfly room.

Upon inspection of the facility fire safety records, it was found that the following smoke alarm test dates exceeded the maximum of 30-days between required tests: 03.11.25/04.11.25 [31d].

Upon inspection of personnel files, it was found that staff person #19 had completed Health and Safety Training Part 1 and Part 2 on 2.4.2025 after 90 days of hire.

Upon inspection of personnel files, it was found that Staff Person #13 had pediatric first aid and cpr certificate on file dated 3.9.23 [expired 3.9.25]. Upon inspection of personnel files, it was found that Staff Person #20 had a pediatric first aid/ CPR training certificate on file dated 1.22.23 [expired 1.23.25].

Upon inspection of personnel files, it was found that Staff Person #8 had fire safety training on file dated 3.12.24 and an update of 4.21.25 which was beyond 12 months. It was found that Staff Person #12 had fire safety training on file dated 2.13.24 and an update of 3.13.25 which was beyond 12 months. It was found that Staff Person #15 had fire safety training on file dated 2.13.24 and an update of 3.10.25 which was beyond 12 months.

Upon inspection of childcare space, it was found that in the Caterpillars a daily schedule of activities was not posted. (CORRECTED ON SITE).

Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that the agreement form for child # 8 did not include an admission date.

Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that the emergency contact information for child # 10 did not include an address and phone number of the child's physician /medical care source.

Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that the emergency contact information for child # 3 did not include a medical /health policy number.

Upon inspection of childcare space, it was found that in the Duckling room an emergency transport plan was not posted. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that for Child #6, the agreement and emergency contact forms had both been last reviewed/signed on 2.21.25 and 4.10.24 (beyond 6 months) and Child #3, the emergency contact information and agreement had last been reviewed/signed on 7.19.24...

Upon inspection of personnel files, it was found that Staff Person #1 has documentation of one written non-family reference.

It was observed in the Caterpillar, Butterfly, Ladybug, and Bear classrooms sound machines being used at high volume levels that could potentially prevent staff from being able to properly hear, direct and assess toddlers while sleeping on nap mats. It was also observed in the Caterpillar, Turtle, and Butterfly classrooms that children laying on their nap cots were not able to be properly supervised by staff. The nap cots were placed in areas that caused children to be out of sight from staff.

Operability of the fire detection devices were not tested every 30 days. Testing was documented to have lapsed 4/10/24-5/13/24, 8/9/24-9/16/24, 9/16/24-10/18/24, 11/25/24-12/31/24.

Staff person #1 did not complete mandated reporter training within 60 months of the previous training. The current training on file was completed on 2/4/25 and the previous training was completed on 5/24/19. Staff person #2 did not complete mandated reporter training within 60 months of the previous training. The current training on file was completed on 2/4/25 and the previous training was completed on 7/1/19.

It was observed at the time of inspection Staff #7 was hired on 3-4-24 and their National Sex Offender Registry was not in their record. Staff #3 was hired on 9-11-23 and their Child Abuse Registry Clearance was dated 1-15-24.

It was observed at the time of inspection the Turtles classroom was on the outside play area without a first-aid kit in their backpack.

It was observed at the time of inspection the Ducklings outside first aid kit did not contain tape and scissors.

It was observed at the time of inspection wall next to the refrigerator in the Duckling's classroom was had peeling paint. The paint on the basketball hoop pole was peeling.

It was observed at the time of inspection a green cloth chair in the Bear's classroom was stained and dirty. The fence in the basketball court play area had exposed screws that presented a hazard. The outdoor play area had black weed prevention material the presented a trip hazard. The microwave in the Butterflies' classroom was dirty.

It was observed at the time of inspection, the pre-school and school age outdoor play areas, with embedded play equipment, did not have the required loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.

It was observed at the time of inspection the cots in the Bears' classroom and the Ladybugs' classroom were not labeled for the use of a specific child.

It was observed at the time of inspection staff #1 started on 9-18-23 and their TB Test was dated 11-20-23. Staff #2's start date was 1-5-24 and their Health Assessment and TB Test was dated 1-9-24. Staff #4's start date was 1-22-24 and their TB test 2-8-24. Staff #5's start date was 1-15-24 and their Health Assessment date was 1-19-24 and their TB Test was dated 1-22-24.

It was observed at the time of inspection Staff #4 was wearing gloves and diapering children and did not wash their hands.

It was observed at the time of inspection the driver left the unattended van running in the facility parking lot, then let the children board the running bus unattended.

It was observed at the time of inspection child #1, #3, #4, #5,#6, #7 and #8 did not have the child's special needs noted on their emergency contact information.

It was observed at the time of inspection staff #4 was hired on 4-18-22 and their Pennsylvania State Police Criminal History clearance was completed on 2-17-23 and their Child Abuse Registry Clearance was for volunteer purposes.

Staff #3 received emergency plan 2-16-22 and then again 3-20-23. More than annually as required.

It was observed at the time of inspection a staff member arrived while children were transitioning from Lunch to Nap time. The staff member placed their personal backpack on the floor in the Caterpillar Classroom and walked away. The backpack contained over the counter allergy medication that was accessible to children. Corrected at inspection.

It was observed at the time of inspection a pair of sharp scissors and a metal hammer were in a plastic three drawer storage container accessible to children in the Jaguar room. Corrected at inspection.

It was observed at the time of inspection staff #1 and staff #2's health assessment did not have a name on their forms. Staff #1 was hired on 12-12-22 and their initial health assessment and TB test were completed on 3-7-23. It was observed at the time of inspection staff #5 was hired on 10-3-22 and their initial health assessment was completed on 2-24-23.

It was observed at the time of inspection staff #6 was working as a group supervisor and their degree stated "Bachelor of Science" and did not clarify if they met the requirements to work as a group supervisor.

It was observed at the time of inspection staff #1 was hired on 12-12-22 and completed pediatric first-aid and cpr on 4-6-23, more than 90 days after their date of hire.

At the time of inspection, the center director reported on 8-29-2022 one staff was supervising 10 infants in the infant classroom.

It was observed at the time of inspection staff #1 did not have verification of applying for their NSOR, FBI Criminal History Clearance and Out of State New Jersey State Criminal History Clearance, Child Abuse Clearance and Sex Offender Registry Clearance as required by the CPSL. It was observed that staff #2's disclosure statement was not signed by a witness. (corrected at inspection)

On 8-29-22 child #1 had an allergic reaction at the center and the parents transported the child to the emergency room. The appropriate regional office was not notified within 24 hours if a child in care at the facility is hospitalized or receives emergency room treatment. A written report was not mailed or provided to the appropriate regional office within 72 hours after hospitalization.

It was observed at the time of inspection staff #1 and staff #2 did not have a health assessment, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis., conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting. Staff #3 is no longer employed.

It was observed at the time of inspection the facility fire drill log documented fire drills completed on 4-8-22 and then again on 7-29-22

It was observed at the time of inspection the fire safety system was not being tested every 30 days.

It was observed at the time of inspection staff #1, staff #2 and staff #3 did not have verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

It was observed at the time of inspection staff #1, staff #2 and staff #3's records did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person

It was observed at the time of inspection staff #3 did not complete complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

It was observed at the time of inspection that staff #1 did not have emergency plan training at the time of initial employment completed, document and placed in her record.

It was observed at the time of inspection that the blue plastic table covers in the Caterpillar and Zebra rooms were torn and the foam was exposed.

It was observed at the time of inspection that Child #18's inhaler expired in January 2022 and the child's medication log documented that the medication was administered on 2-17-22.

It was observed at the time of inspection the facility had not documented an annual emergency drill.

It was observed at the time of inspection that child #7's emergency contact information did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

It was observed at the time of inspection that child #2's emergency contact information did not include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.

It was observed at the time of inspection child #2 and child #13's emergency contact information did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

It was observed at the time of inspection that children's #1 to #17's records did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.