Fairy Tale Academy - Upper Darby PA Child Care Center

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 11/20/19, cert rep observed blue and red chairs with rips and damaged corners in the fabric, exposing foam in the cushion in the Twos Room.

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 10/4/18 AND 10/19/18, CERT REP OBSERVED MISSING POSTING OF THE EMERGENCY PLAN IN THE FACILITY AT A CONSPICUOUS LOCATION.

Correction Required: The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 10/4/18 AND 10/19/18, CERT REP OBSERVED DAMAGE TO THE PAINT IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS ON THE YELLOW WALL BETWEEN THE DOOR AND THE LIBRARY LOCATED IN THE PRE-K ROOM ON THE LOWER FLOOR.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Noncompliance Area: The facility was not in compliance with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services): Several staff person's record did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents. ); (#1-hired 4/23/18-no proof of FBI fingerprinting prior to working with children; outdated DISCLOSURE form) (#2- hired 2/22/28- outdated DISCLOSURE form) (#3-outdated DISCLOSURE form) (#4- no CPSL clearance documents in file, outdated DISCLOSURE form) ( #5- no STATE POLICE request or completed form in file, no signed DISCLOSURE) (#6- no proof of FBI fingerprinting or completed FBI-nothing in file).

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1, #2, 3, #4, #5 and #6 may not work in a childcare position at the facility until the required CPSL documents have been obtained, completed and submitted as specified. Submit a copy of the required , completed CPSL clearance documents for the identified staff person/s. Revise and submit written policies and procedures regarding the CPSL hiring requirements to ensure that all staff persons (new and existing) have the required CPSL clearance documents within the required timeframes in accordance with the CPSL/

Noncompliance Area: On 5/9/2018, 16 infants were observed in a room with an established capacity of 15.

Correction Required: The capacity established for an indoor space may not be exceeded. Reduce the number of children to not exceed the established capacity in accordance with 3270 regulations. Ensure that the classroom capacity is not exceeded in accordance with 3270 regulations related to measurement and use of indoor childcare space. Develop and submit a written plan to ensure compliance with the established indoor capacity for each childcare space as specified in these regulations.

Noncompliance Area: Children were observed napping on rest equipment in the young toddler room that was not labeled for their specific use.

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. Label the rest equipment for use of a specific child and ensure that children only rest on equipment labeled for their specific use.

Noncompliance Area: Agreements in several children's records did not include services to be provided to the family and child. (#1. #2, #3, #4 and #5)

Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). Submit a copy of the amended agreement that includes this information for the identified children. Ensure that all agreements include services to be provided to the family and child.

Noncompliance Area: Several children's record did not contain the parent's signature indicating written consent for emergency medical care and for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Two had the parent's initial and one had no signature. (#,#4 and #5)

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. Obtain and submit written verification of signed parental consents that includes the parent's signatures. Ensure that all children's records contain the required parental consents prior to admission.

Noncompliance Area: One facility person's record did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. (#1)

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Obtain and submit the required written references as specified for the identified staff person. Ensure that all facility staff records contain written references as specified.

Noncompliance Area: Several staff person's records did not include written verification of emergency plan training at the time of initial employment and annually. (#1-initial) (#2, #3 and #4-annual)

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. Revise and submit written facility policies and procedures to ensure that emergency plan training is completed and documented at the time of initial employment and annually. Submit written verification of the completed training for all identified facility persons.

Noncompliance Area: The facility was not in compliance with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services): Two staff person's records did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents. (#5 and #6-CHILD ABUSE, FBI, and STATE POLICE more than 60 months)

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Persons #5 and #6 may not work in a child care position at the facility until the required CPSL documents have been obtained and submitted as specified. Submit a copy of the completed CPSL clearance documents for the identified staff persons. Ensure that all clearances are completed and submitted within the required timeframes specified in the CPSL. Ensure that they are retained in the staff person's file on site at the location.

Noncompliance Area: A bucket of standing water observed in a classroom area presented a safety hazard to the children in care.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. Empty the bucket of water and ensure that all containers of water are immediately emptied after each use. Notify all staff of this requirement and submit written notification that includes each facility person.

Noncompliance Area: Fire drill records did not include the names of facility persons; it only included the number of staff persons participating.

Correction Required: A written record shall be kept of the date, the time of day, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, the names of facility persons and the number of children participating in the fire drill. Revise the fire drill records to include this information. Submit a copy of the revised fire drill record.