Treasured Times Learning Center - Ebensburg PA Child Care Center

Noncompliance Area: On 10/13/2020 observed torn rest mats with exposed foam in the Orange Classroom and Green Classroom. On 10/13/2020 observed a torn mat on the diaper changing table in the Blue Classroom. On 1013/2020 observed rust on the handle of the red tricycle in the Infant/Toddler Outdoor Play Space. On 10/13/2020 observed a pop up blue car with holes in the mesh in the Indoor Play Space. On 10/13/2020 observed a red area rug and a gray area rug with frayed edges between Center I and Center J in the Purple Classroom. On 10/13/2020 observed torn backing on the bookcases in Center H, Center I, and Center J in the Purple Classroom. On 10/13/2020 observed a broken magnifying glass in Center I in the Purple Classroom.

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: The file of Child #1 lacked an emergency contact form which included written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care for the child prior to admission. Child #1 had an admission date of 7/1/19.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #1 lacked documentation of a health assessment conducted every 24 months. The file of Staff #1 contained a health assessment dated 2/22/19 with a previous one dated 2/15/17.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.

Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #1 lacked signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff prior to admission. Child #1 had an admission date of 7/1/19.

Correction Required: 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.

Noncompliance Area: On 10/13/2020 provider did not provide acceptable documentation that the fire detection system has been inspected by an outside agency and verified operable annually. This is evidenced by documentation of the last inspection of the fire detection system conducted over a year ago on 7/23/19. School Administration attempted to activate the fire detection system on 10/13/2020, but it was inoperable. This condition at the facility poses a threat to the health and safety of children. On 10/13/2020 observed an electrical cord to a vibrating swing which was not secured creating a potential strangulation hazard and tripping hazard in the Pink/Red Classroom. On 10/13/2020 observed a screw driver in the top drawer to the right of the handwashing sink in the Yellow Classroom which was accessible to children.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Demonstration of Compliance with 34 Pa. Code 403.23 is required. The provider will demonstrate an operable fire detection system to an agent of the department by providing a current valid certificate of inspection of the fire detection system verifying operability.

Noncompliance Area: Staff #2 and #3 lacked documentation of mandated reporter training conducted every 60 months. Staff #2 had documentation of mandated reporter training completed on 8/4/20 with a previous one completed on 8/3/15. Staff #2 had documentation of mandated reporter training completed on 2/26/20 with a previous one completed on 2/9/15.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #3 lacked a State Police Clearance updated every 60 months. The file of Staff #3 contained a State Police Clearance dated 5/27/20 with a previous one dated 5/22/15. Staff #4 lacked a State criminal history check, State sex offender registry check, and State child abuse and neglect registry check from the State(s) in which Staff #4 resided in the last 5 years. The file of Staff #5 lacked a valid Child Abuse Clearance. The file of Staff #5 contained a volunteer Child Abuse Clearance. The file of Staff #6 lacked a valid State Police Clearance. The file of Staff #6 only contained the request for the clearance.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #4, #5, and #6 may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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 #4, #5, and #6 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #3, who was designated as an aide, lacked documentation of a minimum of an 8th grade education and 2 years of experience with children.

Correction Required: An aide shall have a minimum of an 8th grade education and 2 years of experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: On 10/13/2020 observed broken wooden lattice on the 2nd window in the Preschool/School-Age Outdoor Play Space.

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.

Noncompliance Area: The sink in the Yellow Classroom lacked a clean, lidded waste receptacle.

Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.

Noncompliance Area: Observed blackened panels under the windows in the Orange Room, Pink and Red Room, Blue Room, Purple Room, Yellow Room, and School-Age Room. The blackened areas appeared to be mold. Second citation. Previously cited on 10/17/2019.

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.

Noncompliance Area: The files of Children #1, #3, #4, #5, and #6 lacked the date of the child's admission on the agreement.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.

Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #7 lacked the complete work address of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #3 lacked the telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for Child #8 was not present when Child #8 was in the Yellow Room.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.