Westminster Early Childhood Education Programs

Staff person #4 has completed mandated reporter training late. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 8/22/22 and completed 8/27/24.

Staff #3 completed 5 of the annual training hours late (past 3/2024). Staff #3 still lacks 2 hours of annual child care training for the 3/2023-3/2024 period. Staff #6 completed 4 of the annual training hours late (past 3/2024). Staff #6 still lacks 7 hours of annual child care training for the 3/2023-3/2024 period.

The disclosure statement on file for Staff #3 is dated 9/3/21, which is more than 2 year prior to the date of hire. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)

The file for Staff #5 and Staff #6 contained a NSOR certificates dated 2/2/24, which is more than 45 days beyond date of hire. The file for Staff #7 contained a State Police clearance dated 2/12/24 and a Child Abuse clearance dated 2/13/24, which is more than 45 days beyond date of hire. The file for Staff #8 contained a FBI clearance dated 2/2/24, which is more than 45 days beyond date of hire. The file for Staff #11 did not contain documentation of an FBI clearance. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)

Adult scissors were observed accessible to children in Room 136, Room 138, and Room 157.

The file for Staff #5 lacked Emergency Plan training within 90 days of hire. The training was dated 8/22/23. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)

Protective receptacle covers were missing in Room 133 (1 near the bathroom), Room 153 (1 above the garbage can), and Room 237 (2 in an extension cord by window).

Two trash cans located in the outside play area were observed with garbage from days prior.

A trash receptacle in Room 125, containing human secretions, was observed without a lid.

Room 135 did not contain a first-aid kit and the first-aid kit in Room 127 lacked scissors.

The facility lacked a handwashing sign at every sink, toilet, and urinal in Room 133, Room 137, Room 237, CDC Girls Bathroom, and DOE Boys Bathroom.

Foam blocks with teeth marks were observed in Room 125, Room 152, and Room 156. Broken magnatiles, which could be hazardous to children, were observed in Room 136, and Room 157.

In Room 137, ripped plastic less than 1 inch on 2 chairs and a couch, books with peeling paper less than one inch in Room 154, and peeling plastic less than one inch on foam balance beams in Room 107 were observed accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

The facility's outdoor equipment, located in the outdoor play spaces, were observed to be embedded but lacked sufficient documentation from the installer detailing the fall height of the equipment.

In Room 154, rest equipment lacked labels with the names of the specific children.

The file for Child #7, a young toddler, contains a health assessment dated 6/23/23 and is lacking an updated health assessment within 6 months.

The most recent health assessment on file for Child #4 did not contain a review of the child's health history.

The two most recent health assessments on file for Staff #1 are dated 3/25/21 and 8/25/23, which is more than 24 months apart. The most recent health assessment on file for Staff #4 is dated 2/8/21, more than 24 month ago. The most recent health assessment on file for Staff #12 is dated 2/18/21, more than 24 months ago. The two most recent health assessments on file for Staff #13 are dated 6/29/20 and 6/30/23, more than 24 months apart.

The Initial Health Assessment for Staff #10 is dated 10/27/23, which is dated after Staff #10's date of hire. (SEE LIS CODE SHEEET)

The health assessment on file for Staff #8 is not an acceptable format.

The file for Staff #7 contained a TB test dated 2/7/24, which was beyond date of hire. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)

The current health assessment on file for Staff #7 does not indicate that the staff person was examined for communicable diseases.

The current health assessment on file for Staff #7 does not indicate if the staff member is suitable to provide child care.

The two most recent Pediatric First Aid and CPR trainings on file for Staff #2 are dated 1/19/22 and 2/5/24, more than 24 months apart. The two most recent Pediatric First Aid and CPR trainings on file for Staff #9 are dated 3/2/21 and 2/5/24, more than 24 months apart.

Staff #5 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Pediatric First Aid and CPR (8/8/23) and Get Started with Center-Based Care -- Revised 2022 (2/1/24). Staff #9 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Get Started with Center Based Care -- Revised 2022 (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)

The file for Staff #9, classified as an Assistant Group Supervisor, does not include documentation of a high school diploma.

The emergency contact form for Child #6 did not contain the address and phone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

The emergency contact forms for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #5, and Child #7 did not contain the enrolling parent's work address and telephone number.

The emergency contact form for Child #7 lacked the Health Insurance/MA Coverage and the Health Insurance/MA Policy Number.

Room 152 lacked the required emergency contact information for Child #8.

The facility was unable to provide a copy of the certificate of occupancy.

The file for Staff #12 contained Health and Safety Basic Training (6 Hour Course) dated 8/23/18 and lacked the Get Started With Center-Based Care (10 Hour Course).

The file for Staff #12 did not contain 12 hours of annual childcare training.

The one-hour Health and Safety update training certificate on file for Staff person #5 is dated 2-2-24 which is after the deadline of 12-30-22.

Staff person #1, #2, and #4 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Getting Started with Center-based Care: Building Blocks for Quality Revised 2022. Staff person #4 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. The file for Staff person #2 contains a certificate dated 5/13/23 for a non-approved CPR/1st aid curriculum, making it invalid.

The 2 most recent mandated report trainings certificates on file for Staff Person #3 are dated 7-24-25 and 2-4-22, which are more than 60 months apart.

The file for staff person #2, hire date (see LIS code sheet), is lacking a valid DHS FBI clearance and is lacking an NSOR verification as required under CPSL.

The files for staff persons #3,4,5,6,7,8 and 11 contain current training regarding the facility emergency plan which was received greater than 12 months following the previous training. The files are now current.

The operator has not provided the parents of each enrolled child with a letter explaining the emergency procedures and subsequent updates to the plan.

Observed on 3/9/2023 twenty-nine younger and older toddlers receiving care in the Room 194 play space which has a maximum capacity of 22 young and older toddlers.

The file for child #1, preschool aged, is lacking a health report completed during the previous 12 month period. The file does contain current immunizations.

The file for staff person #3 contains a current health assessment that was conducted greater than 24 months after the previous health assessment. The file is now current. The files for staff persons #12 and 13 are lacking health assessments conducted prior to their start date in a child care position. The files are now current.

The file for staff person #2 contains a health assessment that lacks verification of an examination for communicable disease and the results of the examination. The file for staff person #9 contains a health assessment with a physician's affirmation of a communicable disease but lacks a statement regarding how this may affect working in child care.

The file for staff person #2 contains a health assessment that lacks a physician's statement regarding the individual's suitability to provider child care.

The operator is lacking documentation regarding submission of the facility's current emergency plan to the local municipality and county emergency management agency.

The provider is lacking a written policy and procedure on the prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma and Child Maltreatment.

Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety Update 2022. Staff person #8 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety Training Topics #1-#9.

The files for staff persons #1, #8 and #14 are lacking approved PFA/PCPR training completed within 90 days of hire however do contain current training. The files for staff persons #4, #10and #13 contain Health and Safety Update 2022 completed after the required date of 12/30/2022 however the training is now current.

The file for staff person #4 contains a current mandated reporter training that was completed greater than 60 months after the previous training. The file is now current.

The file for staff person #3 contains only 6 of the required 12 hours of child care training during the previous year. The file for staff person #4 contains 3 of the required 12 hours of child care training during the previous year. The file for staff person #6 contains only 7 of the required 12 hours of child care training during the previous year. The file for staff person #7 contains only 9 of the required 12 hours of child care training during the previous year. The file for staff person #11 contains only 4 of the required 12 hours of child care training during the previous year. The file for staff person #13 contains only 7 of the required 12 hours of child care training during the previous year.

The staff file for Staff person #3 lacked a valid FBI clearance; a PDE FBI clearance was on file which is no longer considered an acceptable FBI clearance as of 9/23/18 per the Child Protective Service Law (CPSL). The staff file for Staff person #4 lacked a valid Child Abuse clearance; the Child Abuse clearance on file was a volunteer clearance which is not an acceptable clearance for employment purposes. The staff file for Staff person #11 lacked a National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) certificate. The staff file for Staff person #16 and Staff person #20, who have a start date working with children of 1/3/22, lacked a NSOR certificate as well the application of having applied for the NSOR certificate prior to working with children; a NSOR certificate dated 2/11/22 and 2/14/22 are on file. The staff file for Staff person #13, lacked documentation of having applied for and received an out of State criminal history check, an out of State sex offender registry check, and an out of State child abuse and neglect registry check from the State in which they have resided outside of PA in within the previous five years as required by the CPSL. Staff person #13, Staff person #18, and Staff…

In Room 152 (Infant Room), at approximately 11:15am, an infant was observed to be a sleep in a crib and where staff were positioned in the room, a swing and/or a changing table were obstructing the staffs view of the infant sleeping thus resulting in staff not being able to properly see, direct, and assess the needs of the sleeping infant.

The staff file for Staff person #3, who has a start date of 1/10/22, contained emergency plan training dated 3/2/22 which was not completed at time of initial employment. The staff file for Staff person #5, who has a start date of 1/31/22, contained emergency plan training dated 2/14/22 which was not completed at time of initial employment.

In Room 138 a surge protector with 5 electrical outlets located in the circle time area of the room was observe to have one outlet missing a protective cover. Also another electrical outlet in room 138, located to the left of the white board, was observed to be missing one electrical cover.

The child file for Child #6, and Child #8 lacked a flu shot for 2021.

The staff file for Staff person #5, lacked a health assessment. The staff file for Staff person #8 contained a current health assessment dated 2/12/21 which was updated more than 24 months from the previously dated 5/18/18 health assessment. The staff file for Staff person #11 and Staff person #19 lacked a health assessment. The staff file for Staff person #21, who has a start date working with children of 1/4/22, contained a health assessment dated 2/23/22 which was not obtained prior to providing initial service in a child care setting.

The staff file for Staff person #14, who has a start date working with children of 1/3/22, contained a tuberculosis screening test results dated 5/10/17 which was conducted more than 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting. The staff file for Staff person #15, who has a start date working with children of 1/3/22, contained a tuberculosis screening test results dated 9/4/15 which was conducted more than 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting. The staff file for Staff person #16, who has a start date working with children of 1/3/22, contained a tuberculosis screening test results dated 9/13/13 which was conducted more than 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting. The staff file for Staff person #15, who has a start date working with children of 1/3/22, contained a tuberculosis screening test results dated 9/4/15 which was conducted more than 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting. The staff file for Staff person #21, who has a start date working with children of 1/3/22, contained a tuberculosis screening test results dated 2/23/22 which was not conducted prior to…

The staff file for Staff person #2, Staff person #3, Staff person #4, Staff person #7, Staff person #12, Staff person #17, and Staff person #20 contained a health assessment that lacked an examination for communicable diseases and the results.

The staff file for Staff person #2, Staff person #3, Staff person #4, Staff person #12, Staff person #17, and Staff person #20 contained a health assessment that lacked an assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

At approximately 10:20am in Room 233 which has a capacity of 10, 11 children were observed to be utilizing the room for circle time resulting in the capacity being exceeded by 1 child. Upon review of their daily schedule, there was no notation of exceeding capacity for circle time written on the rooms daily schedule.

The child file for Child #6, who has an enrollment date of 7/1/21, lacked an initial health assessment within 90 days; an initial health report dated 3/3/22 is on file. The child file for Child #9, who has an enrollment date of 7/1/21 lacked an initial health assessment.

The staff file for Staff person #10 and Staff person #11 lacked written documentation from the representative of the training institution certifying that the individuals have completed the required classroom training and is currently enrolled in the curriculum.

The staff file for Staff person #6 lacked annual fire safety training for 2021; the last two documented trainings on file were dated 1/20/20 and 1/19/22.

The staff file for Staff person #4, who has a hire date of 3/22/21, contained health and safety training dated 2/22/22 which was not obtained within 90 days of hire. The staff file for Staff person #9, who has a hire date of 11/16/21, contained health and safety training dated 2/18/22 which was not obtained within 90 days of hire. The staff file for Staff person #11, who has a hire date of 8/31/21, contained health and safety training dated 2/8/22 which was not obtained within 90 days of hire.

The staff file for Staff person #8 contained current mandated reporter training dated 2/8/22 which was not renewed within 60 months from the previously existing certificate dated 7/26/16. The staff file for Staff person #11 contained mandated reporter training dated 2/8/22 which was not obtained within 90 days of hire.

The staff file for Staff person #6 lacked a staff evaluation for 2020; the most recent staff evaluation on file is dated 7/1/21. The staff file for Staff person #8 lacked a staff evaluation for 2020; the two most recent staff evaluation on file are dated 6/6/19 and 7/1/21.

The staff file for Staff person #15, who is considered a group supervisor lacked proof of education.

The staff file for Staff person #9 and Staff person #17, both considered an assistant group supervisor, lacked proof of education. The Staff file for Staff person #4 lacked two years experience with children; only 1,913 hours were documented on file.

Room 137, Room 235, and Room 237 all lacked a written daily activity schedule.

The child file for Child #6, Child #8, Child #9, and Child #10 contained a financial agreement form that lacked the fee amount.

The child file for Child #6, #7 and Child #10 contained a financial agreement form that lacked the child's admission date.

The child file for Child #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 lacked a financial agreement form.

The child file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact information form that lacked the addresses for 3 of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released to. The child file for Child #5 contained an emergency contact information form that lacked the addresses for 2 of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released to.

The child file for Child #2 contained an emergency contact information form that was not updated at least once in a 6-month period; the dates of the two most recent updates were 7/11/21 and 2/17/22. The child file for Child #6 contained a financial agreement and an emergency contact information form that were not updated at least once in a 6-month period; the dates of the two most recent updates were 7/1/21 and 3/1/22.

The staff file for Staff person #10 and Staff person #11, both with a hire date of 8/23/21, contained pediatric first-aid/CPR dated 1/19/22 which was not obtained within 90 days of hire.

The staff file for Staff person #6 and Staff person #8 contained 8 out of 12 hours of child care training for 12/19/20-12/19/21.