Wee Care Childrens Center LLC

The record for staff #1included a current state police clearance dated 5/20/2025, which was more than 60 months following the date of their previous clearance dated 4/29/2020; and a current FBI clearance dated 5/22/2025, which was more than 60 months following the date of their previous clearance dated 5/4/2020.

A pair of sharp, adult scissors were observed on top of a reception desk by the entrance to the facility, where they were accessible and posed a potential hazard for children in care.

A handwashing sign was not posted at the sink in the staff bathroom in the lamb's room.

The record for child #4, #5 and #6 contained a current health report dated more than 12 months following the date of their previous health report.

The record for staff #1 included verification of education from a foreign country that had not been evaluated by a service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE) and it was unable to be determined whether staff #1 had the equivalent of a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate.

The record for child #1 and #2 contained a financial agreement that lacked the date of the child's admission.

A parent of child #3 did not review their emergency contact information and financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period between 6/20/2024 and 6/10/2025.

Loose sheets were observed in two cribs in the Lambs room, which posed a potential suffocation risk for the infants using the equipment.

The parent letter did not include the facility's emergency procedures for shelter in place at the facility, including lock down; and accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

A display of potted Mums, which were identified as being toxic to humans, was observed outside by the front entrance to the facility, accessible to children in care.

A Snake Plant, which was identified as being toxic to humans, was observed on a desk in the Bumblebee room.

A handwashing sign was not posted at the sink and the toilet in the bathroom in the Lambs room and at a training chair in the bathroom in the Butterflies room.

The bathroom in the Lambs room was not equipped with a lidded waste receptacle.

The facility's emergency plan does not include continuity of operations, required as per Announcement C-22-04. The operator's policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment did not include the prevention and identification of child maltreatment, required as per Announcement C-22-03.

Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): CCDBG Health and Safety training; "Health and Safety Basics: Requirements for Certification" training was completed on 9/11/2016, which does not meet the new health and safety PD requirements.

Staff person #3 completed mandated reporter training on 9/25/24, which was more than 60 months following the date of their previous training on 9/14/2019.

Staff person #2 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/CPR; the training was completed on 5/31/2024.

The file for staff person #6 included a child abuse clearance which was obtained for volunteer purposes and is invalid for employment. The file for Staff person #7 includes an incomplete criminal history clearance that did not include a dissemination date, (See LIS Code Sheet), making it invalid.

Rabbit feces were observed in the toddler outdoor playspace and was present when children entered the space.

There was not a lidded trash can in the bathroom in the Butterfly room.

There were cracked Magna-tiles in the Ladybug room and in the Dragonfly room. There were foam blocks with teeth marks and missing pieces in the Grasshopper room. The Caterpillar room had a cracked lid on a sensory bin and a broken corner on a dollhouse.

Pieces of wood mulch, smaller than 1 inch in size, were observed in the Toddler outdoor playspace and were present when toddlers entered the playspace.

The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #5, who is an Infant, are dated 1/3/23 and 8/16/23, more than 6 months apart.

The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #1, who is a preschool age child, are dated 3/25/22 and 8/18/23, more than 12 months apart.

The immunization record on file for Child #3, who is 3 years old, includes 3 of 4 DTAP vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; 3 of 4 Pneumococcal vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; 0 of 1 MMR vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; 0 of 1 Varicella vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; and 0 Influenza vaccines, as recommended annually for a child this age. The immunization record on file for Child #4, who is 2 years old, does not include verification of an annual influenza vaccination, as recommended annually by the ACIP. The most recent influenza vaccination on file for Child #6, who is 5 years old, is dated 2/10/20, which is dated more than 1 year ago, as recommended annually for a child this age.

The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #1 are dated 5/28/21 and 6/6/23, more than 2 years apart. The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #2 are dated 6/22/21 and 7/9/2323, more than 2 years apart.

The fire alarm 30-day test log includes test dates 4/14/23-5/21/23; 6/17/23-7/23/23; and 7/23/23-8/30/23, more than 30 days apart.

The 2 most recent Fire Safety Training certificates on file for Staff person #1, #2, #3, #4 are dated 10/6/21 and 6/20/23, more than 1 year apart.

Staff person #8 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Get Started with Center-Based Care; Building Blocks for Quality.

Staff person #5 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/CPR; the training was completed on 7/25/23.

The file for Staff person #6, #7, who was classified as a group supervisor, does not have verification of a Bachelor's degree in education or a related human services field; or a Bachelor's degree with 30 credits in education or a related human services field and 1 year of verified child care experience; or an Associate's degree in education or a related human services field and 2 years of verified child care experience; or an Associate's degree with 30 credits in education or a related human services field and 3 years of verified child care experience.

The emergency contact form on file for Child #2 does not include a complete address for all listed release persons.

The most recent 6 month review signature for the emergency contact form on file for Child #2, dated 5/1/23, is dated more than 6 months after the previous signature, dated 10/24/22. The most recent 6 month review signature for the emergency contact form on file for Child #4, dated 5/4/23, is dated more than 6 months after the previous signature, dated 10/18/22. The most recent 6 month review signature for the emergency contact form on file for Child #7, dated 5/2/23, is dated more than 6 months after the previous signature, dated 10/25/22.

The file for Staff person #8 includes only 1 written nonfamily reference.

The criminal history clearance on file for staff person #7 was incomplete, as it did not include the dissemination date., making it incomplete.

The 2 most recent criminal history clearances on file for Staff person #1 are dated 8/28/15 and 9/4/20, more than 60 months apart. The 2 most recent FBI clearances on file for Staff person #3 are dated 2/24/17 and 6/2/22, more than 60 months apart.

The emergency plan on site does not include provisions regarding volunteer emergency preparedness training, and continuity of operations, required as of 7/1/22, as per Announcement C-22-04.

The first aid kit in the Caterpillar room did not include gauze.

There was cracked paint which was separating from the wall along seams in the wall in the Butterfly room.

There were cracked Magna Tiles in Dragonfly and Grasshopper rooms.

There was a hole in a plastic storage drawer that stores extra clothing in the Caterpillar room.

The seats in the bucket seat table in the Turtle Room, which children were observed sitting in, did not include safety straps.

The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Child #7 are dated 2/12/20 and 1/26/22. An updated health assessment was due by 1/6/22, as per Announcement C-21-09.

The file for Child #6, with an enrollment date of 6/5/18, does not include an immunization record.

There was Motrin labeled for a child in the Turtle room which does not include written parental permission to administer.

The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #2 were dated 2/27/20 and 2/28/22, more than 24 months apart. The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #4 were dated 1/9/20 and 1/13/22, more than 24 months apart. The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #6 were dated 2/10/20 and 2/14/22, more than 24 months apart.

The file for Child #6, with an enrollment date of 6/5/18, does not include a health assessment.

The 2 most recent mandated reporter training certificates on file for Staff person #3 are dated 6/4/17 and 6/21/22, more than 60 months apart.

There was no written daily activity schedule in the Lamb room.

The emergency contact form on file for Child #4 does not include the work address and telephone number for the enrolling parent.

The file for Child #1, whose admission date is 10/4/21, includes an emergency contact form and agreement 6 month review signature dated 8/18/22, more than 6 months after enrollment. The file for Child #2, whose admission date is 2/23/21, includes an emergency contact form and agreement 6 month review signature dated 11/8/21, more than 6 months ago. The file for Child #3, whose admission date is 2/19/19, includes an emergency contact form and agreement 6 month review signature dated 4/27/22, after the deadline date of 1/6/22, as per Announcement C-21-09. The file for Child #4, whose admission date is 3/7/19, includes an emergency contact form and agreement 6 month review signature dated 7/12/22, after the deadline date of 1/6/22, as per Announcement C-21-09. The file for Child #5, whose admission date is 6/21/16, includes an emergency contact form and agreement 6 month review signature dated 5/19/22, after the deadline date of 1/6/22, as per Announcement C-21-09. The file for Child #6, whose admission date is 6/5/18, includes an emergency contact form and agreement 6 month review signature dated 6/16/22, after the deadline date of 1/6/22, as per Announcement C-21-09.

The file for Staff person #2 includes only 1 written non-family references attesting to the staff person's suitability to work in child care.

The file for Staff person #1 includes 6 of 12 required annual training hours completed between 12/19/20-12/19/21, as per Announcement C-21-09. The file for Staff person #2 includes 9 of 12 required annual training hours completed between 12/19/20-12/19/21, as per Announcement C-21-09. The file for Staff person #3 includes 9 of 12 required annual training hours completed between 12/19/20-12/19/21, as per Announcement C-21-09. The file for Staff person #4 includes 6 of 12 required annual training hours completed between 12/19/20-12/19/21, as per Announcement C-21-09. The file for Staff person #5 includes 6 of 12 required annual training hours completed between 12/19/20-12/19/21, as per Announcement C-21-09. The file for Staff person #6 includes 6 of 12 required annual training hours completed between 12/19/20-12/19/21, as per Announcement C-21-09.

The file for staff person #1 does not contain documentation of application for an NSOR certificate prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. The file for staff person #2 does not contain documentation of application for a criminal history clearance prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL.

The file for staff person #1 does not contain documentation of application for an NSOR certificate prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. The file for staff person #2 does not contain documentation of application for a criminal history clearance prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL.

There were multiple medications in the Infant (Lamb) room labeled for use by a child that did not have written parental consent to administer.

The facility does not have documentation of a 30 day fire alarm test log.

Staff person #1, #4, #5, #6, #7, #9, #10, #11, #12, #13 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.

Staff person #8 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Get Started with Quality-Based Care: Building Blocks for Quality.

Staff person #3, #8, #14 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/Pediatric CPR.

The most recent mandated reporter training on file for Staff person #5, dated 6/8/20, is dated more than 60 months after the previous training, dated 5/29/15. The most recent mandated reporter training on file for Staff person #6 is dated 6/4/17, more than 60 months ago.

The file for Staff person #2, classified as an assistant group supervisor, does not include verification of a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university education or a human services field; or a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate, 15 credit hours from an accredited college or university in education or a related human services field and 1 year of experience with children; or a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.

One (1) crib sheet was extremely loose in the Turtle room, creating a suffocation hazard.

The file for Staff #1 contained State Police clearances dated 9.30.15 and 10.16.20, which exceeded the 60 month renewal requirement. The file for Staff #2 contained FBI clearances dated 4.13.15 & 5.6.20, which exceeded the 60 month renewal requirement. The file for Staff #3 contained State Police clearances dated 9.30.15 & 10.20.20, Child Abuse clearances dated 9.30.15 & 10.16.20, & FBI clearances dated 10.6.15 & 10.21.20, which exceeded the 60 month renewal requirement. The file for Staff #4 contained Child Abuse clearances dated 11.2.15 & 11.12.20, which exceeded the 60 month renewal requirement.

No outlet cover was present in the top electrical outlet by the diaper changing wall in the Lamb room, in which there were infants.

Professional Choice, Pink Pearl Hand Cleaner, in a gallon jug, was located in an unlocked cabinet under the sink, in the Lamb infant room, which was accessible to children, and stated, "Keep out of reach of children."

Peeling contact paper and scotch tape was present on the diaper changing table in the back of the Butterfly room, which was accessible to children who may still be placing objects in their mouths.

Staff #5 did not ensure that the hands of two (2) children were washed after being diapered in the Lamb room.

The file for Staff #3 contained Pediatric First-Aid / CPR training on 1.10.18 and was not renewed until 1.16.20, following the expiration.

The file for Staff #1 contained Mandated Reporter training on 6.14.15 and 10.27.20, which exceeded the 60 month renewal requirement. The file for Staff #3 contained Mandated Reporter training on 6.4.15 & 6.26.20, which exceeded the 60 month renewal requirement. The file for Staff #4 contained Mandated Reporter training on 6.11.15 & 10.16.20, which exceeded the 60 month renewal requirement.

The Emergency Contact form for Child #1 did not contain the enrolling parent's work address or work phone number. The Emergency Contact form for Child #2 did not contain the enrolling parent's work phone number.

No notice was provided to parents, of enrolled children, with information on how to access the regulations electronically.