Whitemarsh Township Cedar Grove Barn

During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 was missing NSOR (only had application on file). Staff 2,4 and 5 were missing NSORStaff 2 was missing disclosure statement

During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed emergency plan. The emergency plan was missing continuity of operations.

Emergency plan was not posted in the facility at a conspicuous location.

During renewal inspection certification rep checked the window on the second floor. In the blue room the window opened more than 6 inches. One window had a screen missing.

During renewal inspection certification rep checked first aid bags. The first aid bag in Yellow Room, Blue Room and Red Rooms were missing water bottles.

Some of the mats in the Yellow Group were ripped/ had foam accessible.

During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 3 was missing physical and TB

Emergency drill log was not on file at the facility.

During renewal inspection certification rep was unable to verify if fire drill was conducted. Fire drill log was not on site.

During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed director's file. Staff 4 doesn't meet the requirements for director. Staff 4 doesn't have the required 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field

During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 2,3 were missing high school diploma from their file.

During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Fee agreement for child 1,2,3,4 and 5 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.

During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Emergency contact for child 1,2,3,4 and 5 were missing parent's signature.

During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1and 2 were missing verification of child care experience,

During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Both references for staff 1 and 4 were the same format. Staff 5 was missing 2 references.

Information on how parents can access the regulations and phone number to the regional office was not posted/ accessible to parents of enrolled children.

Durning renewal inspection on 7/11/23, not all staff had the required clearance information on file required by the CPSL. The file for staff persons #4 and #5 did not include an application for the PA criminal clearance, or the complete clearance.

During renewal inspection on 7/11/23, the downstairs wall had a hole in the plaster by the entrance door. In the downstairs room, baseboard heaters, windowsills, and the electrical outlet boxes had visible dust and dirt and were in need of being cleaned.

During renewal inspection on 7/11/23, the immunization record for child #2 did not show an influenza vaccine since 8/22/20.

During renewal inspection on 7/11/23, the facility's emergency plan had not been updated to include a plan for continuity of operations in the event of a disaster, which is required under Federal requirement 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii). Also, staff persons #1, #2, and #3 did not have documentation of completing the 1-hour required health and safety training update by 12/30/22. In addition, the facility had not developed a policy regarding Shaken baby syndrome/abusive head trauma, child maltreatment, and strategies for coping with a crying/fussing child.

During renewal inspection on 7/11/23, the file for staff persons #4, #5, and #6 did not include any education or experience in order to determine which position the individuals qualify to perform.

During the renewal inspection on 7/11/23, the agreements for children #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, and #6 did not include the admission date to the program and did not include the signature of the operator.

During renewal inspection on 7/11/23, the file for staff person #5 did not include two written, non-family references.

AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, COMPLETE CRIMINAL HISTORY AS REQUIRED BY THE CPSL WAS NOT ON FILE FOR STAF PERSON #2, #3, #4, AND #5. STAFF PERSON #2 DID NOT HAVE A PA CRIMINAL CLEARANCE OR AN APPLICATION FOR THE CLEARANCE, OR A COMPLETED FBI CLEARANCE ON FILE. STAFF PERSON #3 DID NOT HAVE AN FBI CLEARANCE, OR A RECEIPT ON FILE. STAFF PERSON #3 DID NOT HAVE AN NSOR VERIFICATION CLEARANCE OR APPLICATION ON FILE. STAFF PERSON #3 HAD AN EXPIRED MANDATED REPORTER CERTIFICATE ON FILE DATED 1/28/15. STAFF PERSON #4 HAD AN EXPIRED FBI CLEARANCE ON FILE DATED 1/24/17. STAFF PERSON #5 HAD AN EXPIRED CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE ON FILE DATED 6/26/17.

AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #2 DID NOT INCLUDE A HEALTH ASSESSMENT OR TB TEST RESULTS PRIOR TO PROVIDING INITIAL SERVICE AT THE FACILITY. STAFF PERSON #3 HAD AN EXPIRED HEALTH ASSESSMENT DATED 5/15/20. STAFF PERSON #5 HAD AND EXPIRED HEALTH ASSESSMENT DATED 5/11/20.

AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, STAFF PERSON #3 HAD NOT COMPLETED ANNUAL FIRE SAFETY TRAINING WITHIN THE PAST YEAR.

AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, STAFF PERSON #2 DID NOT HAVE DOCUMENTATION OF EDUCATION TO QUALIFIY FOR THE AIDE POSITION BEING PERFORMED.

AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #2 DID NOT INCLUDE TWO WRITTEN, NON-FAMILY REFERENCES.