Ethel Mason Child Development Center - Media PA Child Care Center

Noncompliance Area: In the infant room, a child was observed in a crib and there was not 2 feet of space on three sides of the crib.

Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.

Noncompliance Area: Facility did not have regulations posted. This was corrected during inspection.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance and a copy of the applicable regulations under which the facility is certified shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional day care office posted at the same location.

Noncompliance Area: In the Grasshopper Room, 13 children were observed with 2 staff; 2 preschoolers and 11 older toddlers. The 13th child had arrived when administrative staff were in the office with the inspector, but teachers did not notify the director nor her assistant that they were now out of ratio.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times.

Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1, acting as a volunteer, did not have a physical on file and was in contact with children. She no longer works at the facility.

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.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: Facility states that if parents request it, they pack up food that has been served to child and return to parent.

Correction Required: Food that has been previously served to a person or returned from a table shall be discarded.

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2 was taken home by the director and she did not bring it back to the facility so it was not immediately available for review.

Correction Required: A staff person shall provide to agents of the Department immediate access to the facility, the children and the files and records. An individual record is required for each facility person.

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2, date of hire 6/3/19, has a department of Education FBI clearance and not a DHS clearance. She is past her 90 day provisional period.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: Facility holds fire drills at least every 60 days but for the last two drills, has not been recording time of day, location of fire, and names of staff 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.

Noncompliance Area: In the infant room, a child was observed in a pack n play that did not have 2 feet of space on 3 sides.

Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.

Noncompliance Area: In the infant room, 2 children's bottles were not labeled with the children's name.

Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

Noncompliance Area: ON THE DAY OF VISIT OBSERVE THE FILES FOR CHILD#1, CHILD#2 AND CHILD#3 THE AGREEMENT FORMS WAS NOT UPDATED WITHIN 6 MONTHS.

Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Noncompliance Area: ON THE DAY OF VISIT CHILD#1, CHILD#2, CHILD#3 AND CHILD#4 DID NOT HAVE A CURRENT CHILD SERVICE REPORT IN THE FILES. THEY HAD AGES AND STAGES IN THE FILE. THE FACILITY IS NOT CURRENTLY A STAR 3 FACILITY.

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).

Noncompliance Area: ON THE DAY OF VISIT STAFF#2 DID NOT HAVE PROOF OF TWO NON FAMILY REFERENCE IN THE FILE

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

Noncompliance Area: ON THE DAY OF VISIT STAFF #2 DID NOT HAVE PROOF OF EDUCATION IN THE FILE.

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 verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: ON THE DAY OF VISIT OBSERVED CEILING TILES IN THE TWO YEAR OLD ROOM THAT HAD STAINS RESULTING FROM AN OLD LEAK.

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.