Christophers Footprints - Norwood PA Child Care Center

Noncompliance Area: One staff person's record did not contain written verification that their bachelor`s degree was in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field.

Correction Required: A group supervisor shall have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field.A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. Obtain and submit written documentation of an updated transcript to verify that the bachelor's degree was conferred. Ensure that all staff records have written verification of education and experience for their positions.

Noncompliance Area: One staff person's record did not contain written verification of education for their assistant group supervisor position. (#2)

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. Obtain and submit written verification of education and experience for the identified staff person. Ensure that all staff records have written verification of education and experience for their positions.

Noncompliance Area: on 10/17/19, the provider did not demonstrate that the fire detection system was operable or provide documentation that the fire detection system has been inspected semi-annually.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. The agent of the Department will file a complaint with the appropriate municipal office to request as additional fire safety inspection by the appropriate agency to verify compliance with 34 Ps Code 403.23 and per Chapter 20.35(c). Demonstration of Compliance with 34 Pa. Code 403.23, is required within 48 hours of the date of the inspection.

Noncompliance Area: Several children's records did not contain child service reports completed every 6 months in accordance with this regulation. They contained child service reports that were not the DHS approved form.

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). Revise and submit written facility policies regarding the use of the DHS approved form for child service reports or the use of a research based standardized form approved by DHS to assess children's growth and development. Resubmit a current up-to-date child assessment for the indicted children using the required form.

Noncompliance Area: One child's record did not contain a health report completed within the past 12 months. (#2)

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. Obtain and submit a current up-to-date health report for the indicated child. Ensure that all children's records include a current up-to-date health report as specified in this regulation.

Noncompliance Area: The facility was not in compliance with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services): Several staff person's records did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents. (#1- hired 10/4/18-no proof of request for STATE POLICE prior to working with children (#2- volunteer 6/25/18- no proof of request for FBI fingerprinting prior to working with children)(#3- volunteer- no signed DISCLOSURE STATEMENT prior to working with children.

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. Revise and submit written policies and procedures regarding the CPSL hiring requirements to ensure that all new hires have the required CPSL clearance documentation prior to working with children and to ensure ongoing compliance with the CPSL.

Noncompliance Area: Sinks used by children were not at a proper height for children in the Toddler I, II and III classrooms and lacked a platform or steps to make it easily approachable.

Correction Required: Toilets and sinks shall be at proper heights for children using them or shall be easily approached by means of platforms or steps. Obtain a platform or steps to make the sinks more approachable for the toddlers.

Noncompliance Area: A former staff informed staff that she struck a child on the hand.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.

Noncompliance Area: Staff #2 and #3 did not have a high school diploma present in their file at the time of the renewal inspection

Correction Required: A facility person`s record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

Noncompliance Area: Staff 1 has a physical that needs to be verified by their physician as the health assessment was unverifiable at renewal.

Correction Required: A facility person`s record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Noncompliance Area: Staff #2 only had one reference at the time of the Renewal Inspection.

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