Whitemarsh Montessori Day Care

At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1, hired as an assistant group supervisor; contained an international diploma or degree but it did not include a credential evaluation reflecting the educational equivalency of the international diploma to the U.S. Department of Education standards

At the time of inspection, the ceiling in the atrium near the steps was observed with water damage and peeling paint.

At the time of inspection, peeling paint was observed in the bathroom of room 207. Also, the sink in the bathroom of room 217 was unclean. The window ledges and tops of shelves in room 204 were observed with dust and debris. The surface of the large wooden window ledge in the hallway in front of room 121 on the first level was dusty.

At the time of inspection, the refrigerators in the staff lounge used to store children's lunches were unclean on the inside.

At the time of inspection, staff member #1's file did not contain verification of completion of the Health and Safety Update (1-hour) training which was necessary to go along with the Health & Safety training the staffer completed 10/19/21.

At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1 did not contain valid verification of a high school diploma nor a college degree. Staff member #1's file included an unofficial transcript from Montogomery Community College that did not indicate staff member #1 was enrolled in matriculating program so it could not be used as verification of a high school diploma nor a degree. The transcript from Montogomery Community College did not indicate a degree was earned.

- At the time of inspection, the facility had not documented in writing the annual review or update of the facility's emergency plan.

At the time of inspection, water-stained ceiling tile was observed in the Primary D classroom. Chipped paint was observed near the sink in the Prep B classroom. Also, the surface of the diaper changing table was observed with debris under pad. A few surfaces around the windows in the facility were observed with dust and/or debris.

At the time of inspection, the emergency contact form for child #1 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care and consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility person

During the renewal inspection on 3/10/2023 the operator did not have verification that the emergency plan had been mailed to local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

During the renewal inspection on 3/10/23 the file for staff persons #1 and #2 did not have verification of fire safety training for over a one-year period.

During the renewal inspection on 3/10/2023 staff person #2 did not have current pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation training.

Durning the renewal inspection on 3/10/2023 the file for staff person #3 contained verification of education / US equivalency of 3 years of undergraduate studies.

During the renewal inspection on 3/10/2023 the emergency contact forms in the classroom binder had not been updated for over a 6 month period.

During renewal inspection on 06/03/2022, file of staff person #1 did not contain completed PA Criminal History Clearance certification form; File only contained receipt that clearance had been processed.

During renewal inspection on 06/03/2022, there was no verification that annual emergency plan training for all current staff had been completed in the past year.

During renewal inspection on 06/03/2022, file of child #1 did not contain an updated Child Service Report.

During renewal inspection on 06/03/2022, emergency contact forms for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4 and child #5 had not been reviewed, and/or updated as applicable, in required six (6) month intervals.