Warriors Mark Methodist Church of PA Daycare

During interviews it was disclosed by several staff persons that they overheard staff person #1 telling Child #1 that he is "bad".

The file of Staff #1 lacked a DHS FBI Clearance updated every 60 months. The file of Staff #1 contained a DHS FBI Clearance dated 2/20/25 with a previous one dated 2/2/20. The file of Staff #2, a provisional hire, lacked a National Sex Offender Registry Certificate within 45 days of start (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #2 contained a NSOR dated 7/31/24, and Staff #2 was not suspended after 45 days.

Observed adult scissors in the 2nd drawer of the small black bin on the teacher's desk in the Preschool Room which were accessible to children.

Observed BIC Cover-it which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" in the top drawer of the small black bin on the teacher's desk which was accessible to children in the Preschool Room.

Observed an epipremnum aureum plant in the Infant Room.

Observed staff discard a tissue containing human secretions into a trash can without a lid in the indoor play space.

Observed unlocked doors leading from the indoor play space to the kitchen which gave children access to a gas stove with front knobs.

Observed a loose heat register cover to the left of the exterior door in the Young Toddler Room.

Observed a cracked frog rattle in the Infant Room. Observed a torn yellow checked block with exposed foam in the Older Toddler Room.

Observed small stones with a diameter of less than 1 inch in the Infant/Toddler Outdoor Play Space.

Observed rest equipment not labeled for the use of a specific child in the Older Toddler Room.

The file of Child #1, a 5-month-old, lacked Rotavirus, DTAP/DTP/TD, HIB, Pneumococcal, and Polio immunizations according to the recommendations of the ACIP. Child #1 had documentation of 1 Rotavirus immunization, 1 DTAP/DTP/TD immunization, 1 HIB immunization, 1 Pneumococcal immunization, and 1 Polio immunization.

The facility did not have documentation of conducting emergency drills annually. The facility had no documentation that emergency drills were conducted.

Emergency contact information for Child #1 did not include the complete address of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Emergency contact information for Child #1 did not include the work address of the enrolling parent.

Emergency contact information for Child #3 did not include the complete address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

The agreement for Child #2 was not reviewed and updated at least once in a 6-month period. Child #2's agreement was reviewed on 2/12/24, 6/13/24, and 1/3/25.

Staff #1 lacked 12 hours of annual child care training required from November of 2023 through November of 2024. Staff #1 had 11 hours of child care training completed on 4/2/25 and 1 hour of child care training completed on 4/3/25 used for correction.

Observed an electrical adapter which lacked protective receptacle covers by the refrigerator in the Infant Room.

Observed bleach water hanging by the changing table on a hook which was accessible to children in the Older Toddler Room. Observed bleach water on the windowsill behind the changing table which was accessible to children in the Infant Room. Observed three tubes of Desitin which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" under the changing table which were accessible to children in the Infant Room. Observed Febreeze, Eucerin, and Germ X Hand Sanitizer which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" on the handwashing sink which were accessible to children in the Infant Room.

Observed peeling paint on the gate in the Toddler Outdoor Play Space.

Observed a torn basket containing stuffed animals in the Young Toddler Room. Observed an orange bin containing construction paper with a piece missing at the corner causing rough edges in the Preschool Room. Observed a clear bin containing construction paper with a crack at the corner creating rough edges in the Preschool Room. Observed a toy chest with approximately a 1-inch crack and 6-inch crack on the top in the Preschool Outdoor Play Space.

Observed foam peg boards and 2 foam blocks with bite marks in the Preschool Room.

The file of Staff #1 lacked documentation of completing health and safety training within 90 days of hire (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #1 contained documentation of completing Part 1 and Part 2 of the health and safety training on 1/20/25.

The file of Staff #2, who was designated as an assistant group supervisor, lacked documentation of 2 years experience with children.

2nd citation. Previously cited on 6/17/24. Observed Great Value Disinfecting Wipes and Master Blaster which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" on the shelf with the microwave in Room 5 and 6 which were accessible to children.

2nd citation. Previously cited on 6/17/24. Observed 2 exposed bolts at the opposite corner of the gate in the older outdoor play space.

On 6/17/24 Staff persons #5, #7, and #8 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff persons #5, #7, and #8 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised. Staff persons #5, #7, and #8 completed pediatric first aid/CPR in an approved curriculum but the trainer was not PQAS approved.

The file of Staff #1 lacked a valid FBI Clearance. The file of Staff #1 contained an FBI Clearance from the Department of Education dated 7/15/22. The file of Staff #1 lacked a valid disclosure statement (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The disclosure statement on file for Staff #1 was not the one updated in 2020. The file of Staff #2 lacked an FBI Clearance. The file of Staff #2 lacked a disclosure statement signed at the time of initial service in a child care setting (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #2 contained a disclosure statement dated 6/13/24. The file of Staff #3 lacked an FBI Clearance and National Sex Offender Registry Certificate (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #3 lacked a valid disclosure statement (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The disclosure statement on file for Staff #3 was not the one updated in 2020. The file of Staff #4, who was designated as the Director, lacked a State Police Clearance and National Sex Offender Registry Certificate prior to providing initial service in a child care setting (See LIS CODE SHEET). The file of Staff #4 contained a State Police Clearance dated 1/11/24 and NSOR dated 10/31/23. The file of Staff #4 lacked a valid disclosure statement…

At approximately 12:15 PM on 6/17/24 Certification Staff observed one child lying on rest equipment behind a bookcase in Room 2 which did not allow for critical oversight in which the supervisor could see, hear, direct, and assess the activity of the supervisee.

On 6/17/24 observed a white extension cord and the cord to the refrigerator in Room 7 which were not secured creating a potential tripping and/or strangulation hazard.

The facility did not have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.

The facility did not have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

The files of Staff #2, #4, #5, #6, #7 lacked documentation of receiving training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The files of Staff #2, #4, #5, #6, #7 contained documentation of emergency plan training on 6/10/24. The file of Staff #12 lacked documentation of receiving training regarding the emergency plan on an annual basis. The file of Staff #12 contained documentation of emergency plan training on 6/10/24 with previous training on 7/27/22.

The letter provided to the parent explaining the emergency procedures did not address accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

On 6/17/24 observed Master Blaster Sanitizer, two Xtra Care Hand Sanitizers, and 1 Equate Hand Sanitizer which indicated "keep out of reach of children" on the counter of the handwashing sink in Room 2 which were accessible to children. On 6/17/24 observed Purell Hand Sanitizer which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" on the teacher's desk in Room 5 and 6 which was accessible to children. On 6/17/24 observed Amazon Basics Disinfecting Wipes which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" on the shelf with the microwave in Room 5 and 6 which was accessible to children. On 617/24 observed Air Wick air freshener plug-in which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" on the wall by the 1st stall in the bathroom.

On 6/17/24 observed 2 cans of Barbasol shaving cream which was used for art activities and indicated "keep out of the reach of children" in the wooden cabinet in Room 5 and 6.

The travel first aid kit for Room 5 and 6 lacked soap and nonporous gloves. The first aid kit in Room 5 and 6 lacked soap.

On 6/17/24 observed 2 exposed bolts to the left of the gate in the younger outdoor play space. On 6/17/24 observed 7 exposed bolts on the gate in the older outdoor play space. On 6/17/24 observed 5 exposed bolts at the corner of the fence by the sandbox in the older outdoor play space. On 6/17/24 observed 8 exposed bolts at the opposite corner of the gate in the older outdoor play space. On 6/17/24 observed rust on the 1st and 2nd stalls of the bathroom.

On 6/17/24 observed peeling paint on the 1st and 2nd stalls of the bathroom.

On 6/17/24 the 1st stall in the bathroom lacked a handwashing sign. On 6/17/24 the first sink in the bathroom lacked a handwashing sign.

On 6/17/24 observed an orange, green, blue, and yellow Little Tykes climber with approximately a 2-inch hole under the Little Tykes emblem creating rough edges and pinch points in the older outdoor play space. On 6/17/24 observed 3 cracked bins containing puzzles and cars in Room 7.

On 6/17/24 observed foam blocks with bite marks in Room 5 and 6.

On 6/17/24 observed a kitchen set which was not anchored creating a potential tipping hazard in Room 5 and 6.

On 6/20/24 at approximately 9:30 AM observed 7 pack 'n plays with approximately 1 to 1 1/2 feet between them during naptime.

The files of Children #2 and #3 lacked an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. The file of Child #2 contained health reports dated 6/26/23 and 2/27/24. The file of Child #3 contained health reports dated 2/2/23, 6/7/23, and 3/26/24.

Child #1, a 4-month-old, lacked Rotavirus, DTAP/DTP/TD, HIB, Pneumococcal, and Polio immunizations according to the recommendations of the ACIP. Child #1 had documentation of 1 Rotavirus immunization, 1 DTAP/DTP/TD immunization, 1 HIB immunization, 1 Pneumococcal immunization, and 1 Polio immunization. Child #3, a 2-year-old, lacked Hepatitis A immunizations according to the recommendations of the ACIP. Child #3 had no documentation of Hepatitis A immunizations.

The file of Child #1 contained a health report which did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

The file of Child #1 contained a health report which did not include a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report.

The parent of Child #6 did not provide written consent for administration of medication.

The file of Staff #5 lacked a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting (SEE LIS Code sheet). The file of Staff #5 contained a health assessment dated 2/10/24. The files of Staff #8, #11, and #12 lacked a health assessment conducted every 24 months. The file of Staff #8 contained a current health assessment dated 2/9/23 with a previous one dated 11/23/20. The file of Staff #11 contained a current health assessment dated 6/3/23 with a previous one dated 5/22/21. The file of Staff #12 contained a current health assessment dated 5/1/24 with a previous one dated 4/18/22.

The files of Staff #2 and #5 lacked an initial health assessment which included tuberculosis screening by Mantoux method at initial employment (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #2 had a Mantoux test read date of 6/8/22. The file of Staff #5 had a Mantoux test read date of 10/21/21.

The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter did not ensure that fire drills were conducted at least once every 60 days. The facility provided documentation of fire drills being conducted on 5/9/23, 7/10/23, 9/18/23, 10/31/23, 12/22/23, 1/11/24, 2/21/24, 3/28/24, 4/26/24, 5/7/24, 6/6/24.

The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter did not ensure that the hypothetical locations of the fire are rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location is never the same for consecutive drills.

The facility was unable to provide documentation that the fire detection system was manually tested at least every 30 days. The facility provided documentation that the fire detection system was manually tested on 5/2/23, 5/31/23, 6/19/23, 7/21/23, 8/18/23, 9/20/23, 10/31/23, 11/28/23, 12/22/23, 1/11/24, 2/21/24, 3/28/24, 4/26/24, 5/7/24, and 6/6/24.

The operator did not notify local traffic authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the programs use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. The operator provided documentation that local traffic authorities were notified on 5/18/23. The operator also provided another traffic letter, but it was not dated.

The file of Staff #5 lacked documentation of completing the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update within 90 days of hire (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #5 contained documentation of completing the health and safety update on 4/8/24. The facility did not have a policy that addresses the recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child, and the prevention and identification of child maltreatment. The emergency plan did not address continuity of operations.

Staff #8 lacked renewal of his/her certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation on or before the expiration of the most current certification. The file of Staff #8 contained documentation of completing pediatric first and CPR training on 10/7/21 with the next one completed on 12/19/23.

The file of Staff #12 lacked documentation of participating, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. The file of Staff #12 contained documentation of fire safety training completed on 1/31/24 with previous training completed on 7/27/22.

Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum.

Staff persons #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, and #12 have acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic.

The files of Staff #6 and #7 lacked documentation of completing health and safety training within 90 days of hire (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #6 contained documentation of completing health and safety training on 3/2/24. The file of Staff #7 contained documentation of completing health and safety training on 2/14/24,

The files of Staff #8, #9, #10, #11, and #12 lacked a written evaluation on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #8 contained a written evaluation dated 5/18/23 with a previous one dated 4/12/22. The file of Staff #9 contained a written evaluation dated 12/1/22. The file of Staff #10 contained a written evaluation dated 2/8/23. The file of Staff #11 contained a written evaluation dated 5/19/23. The file of Staff #12 did not contain a written evaluation.

The file of Staff #8, who was designated as a group supervisor, lacked documentation of obtaining a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field.

The files of Children #3 and #4 lacked child service reports completed at least every 6 months. The file of Child #3 contained child service reports dated 2/1/23, 9/26/23, and 4/18/24. The file of Child #4 contained child service reports dated 5/5/22, 4/19/23, and 2/27/24.

The agreement for Child #3 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.

The files of Children #1, #3, and #5 contained the original agreements. The facility did not make a copy for the file and give the original to the parent.

The emergency contact and agreement for Child #3 were not reviewed and updated at least once in a 6-month period. Child #3's emergency contact was reviewed on 4/25/23, 11/30/23, and 5/31/24. Child #3's agreement was reviewed on 4/25/23, 11/30/23, and 6/11/24. The emergency contact and agreement for Child #4 were not reviewed and updated at least once in a 6-month period. Child #4's emergency contact was reviewed on 4/20/23, 10/31/23, and 6/4/24. Child #4's agreement was reviewed on 4/20/23, 2/7/24, and 6/11/24.

The files of Staff #8 and #11 lacked documentation of obtaining an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.