Weigelstown Child Care Center · 2411 Emig Mill Rd, Dover

Upon investigation, it was confirmed that Staff Person #1 had used physical force directed upon Child #1 in such a manner as to cause the child to fall onto their backside [no injury found]. Staff Person #1 was immediately terminated from employment as a result of this incident.

As a result of this investigation, it was found that Staff Person #1 responded to Child #1 normal childhood related behaviors [i.e., close proximity to adult] with physical force, rather than methods that could have promoted additional age-appropriate skill development and social competence with regards to adult:child interactions.

During inspection of each childcare space, it was found that glass located in the 'Upstairs Tables' space did not have a visual strip or other means of visual identification. The facility took immediate steps to place the required identification markings into place during the inspection.

Upon inspection of the required documents posted on site, it was found that the Certificate of Compliance in evidence was an expired copy. The facility took immediate steps to locate the current copy and placed it in a conspicuous location during the inspection.

The clearances for Staff #1 and #2 were not updated every 60 months as required. The file for Staff #1 included NSOR verifications dated 1/27/2020 with an update on 1/30/2025. The file for Staff #2 included state police clearances dated 1/6/2020 updated 1/10/2025, child abuse clearances dated 1/10/2020 updated 1/16/2025, NSOR verifications dated 1/14/2020 updated 1/24/2025, and mandated reporter training dated 1/5/2020 updated 1/10/2025.

The first aid kit in the "Little Room" was accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet at ground level. (Corrected during inspection.)

It was observed that fire drills were not conducted at least once every 60 days. The facility's fire drill log included drill dates on 5.1.24 and again on 7.8.24 which calculated as 68 days between drills. The facility's fire drill log also included drill dates on 9.3.24 and again on 11.4.2024 which calculated as 62 days between drills. It was observed that the facility tested smoke detectors on 12/01/24 and then again on 1/04/25, which is greater than the allowable 30 days between testing. (34 days lapsed)

Staff person #1 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-Revised 2022" and "Pediatric first aid and CPR". The trainings were dated 96 days and 132 days after the staff person's date of hire. Staff person #3 did not complete the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): "Pediatric first aid and CPR". The training was dated 91 days after the staff person's date of hire. 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 and CPR". The training was dated 113 days after the staff person's date of hire. Staff person #6 did not complete the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): "Pediatric first aid and CPR". The training was dated 119 days after the staff person's date of hire.

Facility self-reported that the following occurred on 2/4/2025: Staff person #1 pushed child #1 and child #1 fell to the ground. Staff #1 was immediately removed and their employment was terminated by the facility. It was reported that Child #1 was not injured and wanted to immediately go back to playing.

Each child was not assigned to a specific staff person for supervision during nap time. When staff were asked to point and name the children in their care, several children were not identified as being assigned to a staff person.

Advil was accessible to children in a backpack on the ground. The backpack belonged to Staff #1. (Corrected during inspection).

Child #1 health report did not have record that the appropriate screenings were conducted since the time of the previous health report.

Staff person #2 had state police and child abuse clearances for volunteer purposes. Documentation of applying for the state police and child abuse clearances was not in the staff file.

Ice melt was observed by the front door, accessible to children. (Corrected on site)

Staff person #3 and Staff person #4 had expired pediatric first aid/CPR.

Staff person #1 had not completed the following required preservice training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR, 10 hour health and safety training.

The facility emergency plan last updated January 25, 2022.

Observed a toy castle, and toy cars in a bin in older toddler child care space visibly soiled.

A group of 3-4 children in the two-year-old classroom were observed to have access to one bin of books. The books were against the wall. The children were not using the books and there were no other toys available at the time of the investigation. Children did not have direct access to any other toys. One container of toys was brought into the group space at a time. When the teacher was asked if this is the norm, the teacher's reply was yes. A group of 8 children in the Pre-K classroom were observed to have access to two bins: a bin of balls and a bin of trains/tracks. The children did not seem interested in the balls and were not playing with them. All children were playing with the bin of trains and tracks. There were not enough trains or tracks available for all children to play without long periods of waiting. There was not a sufficient amounts of tracks or trains for children to create tracks and run their trains on the tracks. In a room adjacent to the Pre-K room, there was a group of 7 three-year-old children. There were no toys out for children to use. All toys were put away. When asked, staff explained that there was not enough room for centers or toys to be out because…

Staff Person #1 completed the 6-hour Health and Safety training on 9/25/16, which was prior to the acceptable date of 9/30/16 according to the updates to Announcement C-22-02, Health and Safety Training, that went into effect on 4/28/22. 10 Hour Health and Safety training (1) Prevention and control of infectious diseases (including immunization) and the establishment of a grace period that allows homeless children and children in foster care to receive services under this subchapter while their families (including foster families) are taking necessary action to comply with immunization and other health and safety requirements. (2) Prevention of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and use of safe sleep practices. (3) Administration of medication, consistent with standards for parental consent. (4) Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions. (5) Building and physical premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water and vehicular traffic. (6) Prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma. (7) Emergency preparedness and response planning for…

It was observed on 4/8/2022 a bottle of White Out, Hand Sanitizer and Hand Sanitizing wipes, all labeled "Keep Out of Reach of Children" were on the desk in the Main Room and were accessible to children. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

It was observed on 4/8/2022 a first-aid kit was not in the 2's room, Big Room, Little Room, or Activity Room.

It was observed on 4/8/2022 in the 2's room, foam was exposed on the corner of a rest mat. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

It was observed on 4/8/2022 emergency contact information was not present in the 2's room, Big Room, Little Room, or the Activity room of the facility where children were receiving care.