West Chester Area Day Care Center

During the complaint investigation the provider, mom, and teacher reported that a chair with safety that is used during breakfast was used to a special visitor event to help child stay seated in his seat to participate in the lesson. Child is autistic, non-verbal and likes to elope.

During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and discovered peeling paint in the childcare space.

During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the centers emergency plan and did not see the section that addressed the plans for continuity of care.

During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and did not see labels on the resting equipment in room 5.

During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files, staff # 6 CPR and first aid was not PQAS certified and needs to be retaken with a PQAS trainer.

During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the staff files, staff #4 was missing a up to date staff evaluation in the file.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/3/22, Certification Representative observed hand sanitizer on the cubbie next to the emergency exit in room 6.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/3/22, the emergency contact information for child #1 did not include health insurance policy number.

During a renewal inspection on 12/1/21, the emergency plan was not posted in the facility at a conspicuous location.

During a renewal inspection on 12/1/21, an unlocked diaper station cabinet in room 7 has Huggies and Pampers wipes accessible to children. Room 5 has a can of all purpose primer on the floor. The unlocked laundry room located in the Big Room has Boardwalk Huracan 40 heavy duty laundry detergent and "All" laundry detergent sitting on the floor, accessible to children.

During a renewal inspection on 12/1/21, there is no heat in classroom 3.

During a renewal inspection on 12/1/21, Rooms 1, 3, 5, and 8 have chipping paint throughout. Room 6's bathroom walls have chipping paint and the green and white tile floor in room 6 is soiled. Rooms 4 and 5 have dirty bathroom floors. Room 5 has protruding dry wall near the fire exit door. The "Big Room" and rooms 4, 5, 6, 8, have soiled rugs on the floors. The unlocked laundry room has a drawer with a hammer and screw driver in it which are visible hazards.

During a renewal inspection on 12/1/21, Room 8 does not have a sign posted by the toilet which stated that a facility person and able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating.

During a renewal inspection on 12/1/21, child and facility persons' records were observed in unlocked cabinets in an unlocked office.