West Chester United Methodist Childrens Center

During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #3, and #4 were missing the NSOR clearance in the file. staff # 5 NSOR expired. staff #4 was missing a state police clearance in the file. staff # 4 was missing a child abuse clearance in the file, staff #5 child abuse clearance expired 1/30/20. Staff #4 was missing an FBI clearance in the file. Staff #5 FBI expired.

During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #3 and #4 were missing the emergency plan training in the file. Staff # 5 emergency plan training needs to be updated.

During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the emergency plan the plan did not include the plans for continuity of care.

During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed the thermometer reading in the little Dino's and Forrest room was running on the high side above 45 degrees

During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children files child #4 was missing shot and required an update shot record records.

During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #3, #4 were missing a health assessment and TB shot in the file staff #5 was missing an updated health assessment.

During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the emergency plan the plan needs to address the lockdown procedures.

During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the shaken baby, abusive head trauma, child maltreatment policy the policy was unable to be viewed at the time of the inspection.

During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the liability insurance but was unable to do so at the time of the renewal inspection.

During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children files children # 2 and #4 were missing child service reports in the file

During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children files, child # 1 was missing the physician address and the physician telephone number on the emergency contact form.

During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children files child #1 was missing information on disability on the emergency contact form.

During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children files, children #1 and #5 were missing the health insurance policy # on the emergency contact form. Child # 1 was missing the health insurance information.

During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children files, child #1 was missing the release person address and the release person phone number on the emergency contact form.

During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children files, children # 1 and #5 were missing consent for swimming and transportation these areas were left blank.

During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff # 3 and #4 were missing verification of age and ID in the file.

During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff # 3 and #4 were missing verification of experience in the file

During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff # 4 was missing proof of education in the file.

During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff 4 was missing two written references in the file.

During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #1 was missing 8 more hours of professional development trainings in the file. Staff #5 was missing 7 more hours of professional development trainings in the file.

During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the emergency plan and did not see the plans for continuity of care in the plan.

During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed peeling paint near the door and on the wall near the toy shelf in room 103. There is peeling paint in the 1-2-year-old room, there was also peeling paint in the play space along the wall.

During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through observed the refrigerator in the 1-2-year-old room was missing a thermometer.

During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files child # 4 health assessment was missing the statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files, staff #5 and #6 were missing a health assessment in the file. staff #6 was also missing their Mantoux test results in the file.

During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and did not see the pickup and drop off procedures posted.

During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files, staff #4 first aid and CPR was not taken by a PQUAS certified instructor.

During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #3 was missing the mandating reporter training in the file.

During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files, children #2 and #4 were missing a child service report in the file.

During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files, children # 2 and #5 were both missing the release person on the financial agreement.

During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's file child #2 emergency contact form was missing the health coverage name and policy #.

During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's file child #6 was missing the consent for swimming and wading on the emergency contact form. These areas were left blank.

During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files, staff #2 #3 and #5 were missing the two references in the file.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/14/23, written notification of safe routes were not posted in a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/14/23, the facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/14/23, the facility did not have a written policy a written policy regarding the recognition of potential signs/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.

As reported on a childline complaint, on 10/11/22 a child was left unsupervised in the classroom bathroom for approximately 50 minutes or longer while the class was at the local park.

During the complaint investigation conducted on 10/14/22, staff persons from the Gator Room could not identify which staff person was responsible for supervising child #1.

During the complaint investigation conducted on 10/14/22, it was determined that the facility operator did not notify the regional office that a child in care at the facility was left behind on a facility excursion.

During the complaint investigation conducted on 10/14/22, the facility director reported that the parents of child #1 were not given an incident report on the day of the incident that occurred on 10/11/22.

During the complaint investigation it was determined a form of physical punishment was used in trying to calm the child down by dropping the child on the head and pushing the child back in the bouncer causing their head to snap backwards.

During the complaint investigation it was determined that the child was not held, rocked, talked to, played with and carried to help soothe him when crying and upset.

During a renewal inspection on 07/15/2022, the file for staff person #1 contained an FBI clearance that was not accepted for child care purposes; the file for staff person #3 did not contain a record of FBI Clearance; the file for staff person #4 contained an FBI Clearance from the Department of Education.

During a renewal inspection on 07/15/2022, the file for child #2 contained a Health Assessment more than one-year-old.

During a renewal inspection on 07/15/2022, the file for child #1 contained a health assessment that was not signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP.

During a renewal inspection on 07/15/2022, the file for staff person #3 contain verification of Fire Safety training dated more than one-year-old.

During a renewal inspection on 07/15/2022, the file for staff person #4 did not contain proof of education.