YWCA of Hanover Day Care

The file for staff person #1 included a pediatric first aid and CPR training certificate which was not updated before the expiration of the previous certificate. The current first-aid and CPR training certificate for staff person #1 is dated 6/13/25 and the previous first-aid and CPR training certificate was dated7/26/22. The file for staff person #2 included a pediatric first aid and CPR training certificate which was not updated before the expiration of the previous certificate. The current first-aid and CPR training certificate for staff person #2 is dated 1/7/25 and the previous first-aid and CPR training certificate was dated 12/7/22.

Staff person #6 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): (Health and Safety).

Staff person #3 did not complete mandated reporter training within 60 months of the previous training. The current training on file was completed on 3/7/25 and the previous training was completed on 3/2/2020.

The individual files for staff persons #4 and #5 did not include verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility.

It was indicated by two staff members that staff person #1 was heard speaking to a child using inappropriate language.

Staff person #2 did not submit the NSOR Certificate application on or before their hire date (see LIS sheet). The NSOR Certificate for staff person #2 was not received until 11/25/24.

It was observed in the Pre-K classroom an unlocked cupboard under the sink that contained cleaning sprays and shaving cream accessible to children. It was observed in the bathroom within the upper school-age classroom, an unlocked closet containing disinfectant cleaning wipes and cleaning sprays accessible to children.

It was observed in the toddler 1 and Pre-k classrooms that walls, step stools, shelving surfaces, and toys accessible to children were not kept clean and dirty with unwashed grime. It was also observed in the Pre-k classroom, an unlocked drawer containing utility knives and scissors.

It was observed in the bathroom within the upper school-age classroom, that there was no handwashing signs posted.

It was observed in the Toddler 2 classroom, plastic grocery bags were stored in an unlocked cupboard and accessible to young toddlers.

Operability of the fire detection devices were not tested every 30 days. Testing was documented to have lapsed 7/2/24-8/8/24.

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 Training.

Staff person #2 did not complete the required Health and Safety training within 90 days of their hire date (see LIS sheet). The completed Health and Safety training for staff person #2 is dated 10/9/24. Staff person #3 did not complete the required Mandated Reporter training within 90 days of their hire date (see LIS sheet). The completed Mandated Reporter training for staff person #3 is dated 12/13/24.

Staff person #1 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).

Operability of the fire detection devices were not tested every 30 days. Testing was documented to have lapsed 3/8/24-4/16/24.

Staff person #1 physically punished child #1 by dragging the child by one arm across the floor.

The thermometer in the refrigerator in the preschool A classroom indicated a temperature of 59° F. The thermometer in the refrigerator in the preschool B classroom indicated a temperature of 52° F.

The facility does not have a policy and procedure in place to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment.

Agreement forms for children #1 - #10 do not specify the services which are to be considered as extra.

Emergency contact forms for children #3, #8, and #10 do not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

It was observed in the Preschool A and PreK bathrooms that protective outlet covers were missing at outlet receptacles near the sinks.

It was observed in the one-year old, two-year old, Preschool A, Preschool B, and Pre-k classrooms that the hot water accessible to children exceeded a temperature of 110° F. Temperature of water was measured at 113.7° F.

It was observed in the Preschool A and PreK classrooms that the excursion bags containing first-aid kits are stored in a location accessible to children.

Operability of the fire detection devices have not been tested every 30 days and documented to have occurred.

Child files for children #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, and #8 contained the original agreement forms.

Emergency contact forms for children #1 and #2 does not include completed address and/or telephone numbers of individuals child may be released to.

It was observed that the facility did not have the emergency plan posted in a conspicuous location. It was also observed that the separate school-age building did not have an emergency plan posted in a conspicuous location.

It was observed in the Preschool A classroom that there were 3, plastic, four-drawer high storage units unsafely stacked on top of one another in the children's bathroom posing a potential tipping hazard.

The medication log on file for Child #1 was not signed and did not contain written consent for administration of medication (Miralax).

It was observed that the first aid kit in vehicle #1 and #4 did not contain gloves or tweezers. The first aid kit in vehicle #2 and #3 did not contain gloves.

It was observed that the facility did not have an emergency plan that provides accommodations for the infants and toddlers observed in care.

It was observed that the facility did not have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during a lock-down.

It was observed in the Preschool A, Pre-K, Toddler 1, Toddler 2, School Age (upper) and school age lower that there was not a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency displayed conspicuously in every child care space.

It was observed that the facility did not have information on how to access the regulations or instructions with how to contact the appropriate regional child care office posted for parents.