YMCA of Greater Erie-McKean Elem YMCA Program

The file for staff person #4 lacked a state police clearance that was completed 60 months from the previous state police clearance. The state police clearances in the file are dated 2/14/18 and 9/27/23. The file for staff person #4 lacked a child abuse clearance that was completed 60 months from the previous child abuse clearance. The child abuse clearances in the file are dated 2/22/18 and 3/10/23. The file for staff person #4 lacked an FBI clearance that was completed 60 months from the previous FBI clearance. The FBI clearances in the file are dated 2/16/18 and 2/23/23.

The operator did not provide the parent of each enrolled child with a letter explaining the update of the accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with chronic medical conditions, and children with disabilities.

It was observed that one protective receptacle cover was missing on the wall in the boys restroom.

It was observed that handwashing signs were not posted above 3 of the toilets in the girls restroom. It was observed that handwashing signs were not posted above 1 toilet in the boys restroom.

The file for staff person #5 lacked a health assessment that has been completed in the past 24 months. The health assessment in the file is dated 10/18/21.

The file for staff person #1 lacked a health assessment that was completed 24 months from the previous health assessment. The health assessments in the file are dated 9/24/19 and 4/28/23. The file for staff person #3 lacked a health assessment that was completed 24 months from the previous health assessment. The health assessments in the file are dated10/23/20 and 3/29/23.

The file for child #1 lacked a child health report that was completed 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility on (see LIS code sheet). The child health report was completed on 1/17/24.

The operator did not notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. The traffic letter in the file was written on 8/20/21.

The file for staff person #2 lacked pediatric first-aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) that was completed prior to the expiration date on 11/2023. The pediatric first-aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) was completed on 1/15/24.

The file for staff person #4 lacked firesafety training that was completed 12 months from the previous training. The firesafety training in the file is dated 6/10/22 and 11/7/23.

The file for staff person #2 lacked mandated reporter training that was completed 60 months from the previous mandated reporter training. The mandated reporter training in the file is dated 9/10/18 and 1/15/24.

The file for staff person #4, whom was hired as an assistant group supervisor on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked a valid State Police Clearance.

The files for staff persons #3, #5, #6, #7, and #8 lacked emergency plan training that was completed in 2021. The file for staff person #4 lacked emergency plan training that was completed within the last year.

In the gym on the right side wall below the mats it was observed that a protective receptacle cover was missing from the electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

It was observed that two handwashing signs were missing above toilets in the girls bathroom and one handwashing sign was missing above a toilet in the boys bathroom.

The files for children #1, #2, and #3 lacked an influenza immunization that was given within the past 12 months according to recommendations of the ACIP.

The Fire Drill and Fire Detection Log was observed for the 30 day smoke detector check. There were 35 days between 9/2/22 and 10/7/22 and 47 days between 11/3/22 and 12/20/22.

The file for child #3 whom is a preschool child lacked a child healh report that was completed 60 days from the first day of attendance at the facility. The first day at the facility was 8/29/22 and the child health report in the file was dated 1/6/23.

The files for staff persons #1, #2, and #3 lacked the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 being completed prior to 12/30/2022. The Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 training in staff file #2 was dated 1/19/23.

The files for staff persons #3, #4, #6, #7 and #8 lacked firesafety training that was completed in 2021.

Staff person #7 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Mandated Reporter Training and Get Started with Center-Based Care - Revised 2022.

The file for staff person #2 lacked mandated reporter training that was completed within the past 60 months. The mandated reporter training in the file was dated 11/10/16. The file for staff person #3 lacked mandated reporter training that was completed within the past 60 months. The mandated reporter training in the file was dated 11/20/17.

The file for staff person #4 lacked a written evaluation from the director within the past 12 months.

The files for staff persons #3 and #4 lacked 12 clock hours of childcare training from 12/19/21 through 12/19/22. The file for staff person #4 contained 8 hours of childcare training.

Facility Person #4 began employment on 6/7/21. The NSOR clearance, FBI clearance, and proof of application for an FBI clearance on file for Facility Person #4 all dated 7/28/21. Facility Person #5 began employment on 10/4/21. The FBI clearance and proof of application for an FBI clearance on file for Facility Person #5 were dated 10/13/21.

On 2/10/22, at approximately 3:25 PM, two young schoolagers entered the preschool room after school dismissal. There was no staff present in the preschool room to supervise the children. An adult employed by the school observed this from the hallway, and stepped into the classroom to be present with the children while child care staff were alerted and until Facility Person #3 went into to the classroom to supervise the children. The children were unsupervised by child care staff for approximately 1-2 minutes.

On 2/10/22, at approximately 3:25 PM, two young schoolagers entered the preschool room after school dismissal. There was no staff present in the preschool room to supervise the children. An adult employed by the school observed this from the hallway, and stepped into the classroom to be present with the children while child care staff were alerted and until Facility Person #3 went into to the classroom to supervise the children. The children were unsupervised by child care staff for approximately 1-2 minutes.

On 2/10/22, at approximately 3:25 PM, two young schoolagers entered the preschool room after school dismissal. There was no staff present in the preschool room to supervise the children. An adult employed by the school observed this from the hallway, and stepped into the classroom to be present with the children while child care staff were alerted and until Facility Person #3 went into to the classroom to supervise the children. The children were unsupervised by child care staff for approximately 1-2 minutes.

There were sharp adult scissors on desks in reach of children in both the preschool and Pre-K rooms.

There was no documentation of initial emergency plan training for this location on file for Facility Persons #3, #4 and #6.

There were hand sanitizers (labeled "keep out of reach of children" on desks in reach of children in both the preschool and Pre-K rooms.

There was no immunization record included with the current health assessment on file for child #1.

There was no documentation of a current annual flu vaccine on file for child #2.

The most recent health assessment on file for Facility Person #3 was completed on 7/30/19. Current health assessments on file for Facility Persons #4 and #5 were completed after their start dates.

There was no proof of purchase of the interconnected fire alarm system installed in the building on file.

There were two health assessments on file for child #1. One was a health report not dated in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance in 28 Pa. Code § 23.2 (relating to medical examinations). The other was completed more than 90 days after her first day of attendance.

The most recent annual fire safety training completed and documented on file for Facility Person #1 did not include the title of the trainer.

Facility Person #2 was classified as a group supervisor. There was no documentation on file of the associate's degree the operator indicated Facility Person #2 had completed in order to be classified as a group supervisor.

Facility Person #5 was classified as an assistant group supervisor. There was no documentation on file of the high school diploma the operator indicated Facility Person #5 had completed in order to be classified as an assistant group supervisor.

The emergency contact form on file for child #3 did not include the addresses of all release persons.

The medical emergency transportation plan was not posted in the preschool room.

The emergency contact form and agreement on file for child #1 and the emergency contact form on file for child #3 were not reviewed and updated by a parent in writing within the previous 6 months.

The only documentation of pediatric first aid and CPR completed by Facility Person #2, employed prior to 12/19/20, was dated 8/3/21, after the 6/17/21 date required for all staff employed prior to 12/19/20 to have the training completed. Documentation of pediatric first aid and CPR completed by Facility Person #3, employed prior to 12/19/20, was dated 11/2/21. Previous pediatric first and CPR training was documented and on file for Facility Person #3 from 10/15/18, more than 2 years prior to 6/17/21 and the current training. The pediatric first aid and CPR training completed within 90 days of hire and documented on file for Facility Person #5, was conducted online, and not by an approved trainer.

The certificate of compliance posted at the facility was expired.

According to training documented and on file, Facility Person #1 completed 6 hours of child care training and Facility Person #2 completed no hours of child care training during the most recent review year. (12/19/20-12/19/21)