Fcca/maplewood - Townville PA Child Care Center

Noncompliance Area: During inspection, nineteen pre-school aged children were observed on their cots during naptime, and were being supervised by Staff #1 and #2.. One child was observed sleeping between two approximately 30" high storage shelving units that were positioned perpendicularly from the back wall of the room. There was less than two feet of space on three sides of said child's cot.

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: The file for Staff #1 contained a current health assessment; however, the previous assessment was completed more than 24 months prior.

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 files for Staff #1 and #4 did not contain the results of tuberculosis screenings.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.

Noncompliance Area: The files for Child #1-#5 did not contain copies of the initial agreements for each child.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.

Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff #1 and #2 did not contain two written, non-family references.

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: In Room #143, in an unsecured drawer near the sink, an opened pumpkin carving kit with sharply-edged cutting instruments was observed. The carving kit package was labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children. In Room #147, a pair of non-childproof, sharply-pointed scissors was observed in an unsecured drawer near the sink. The carving kit and scissors were located in areas accessible to children in care and could cause laceration and/or puncture injuries.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff #2 and #3 did not contain signed disclosure statements.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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.

Noncompliance Area: In Room 147, in areas accessible to children in care, metal chalkboard framing brackets were observed to have sharp edges which could cause laceration injuries. Also in Room 147, an upper cupboard door completely fell off of the hinges when opened. It appeared as though the screw that secured the hinges of the door to the cupboard framing had become stripped. Although the door was located in an area that was not accessible to children in care, the door could have fallen and potentially struck a child standing underneath it potentially causing a blunt force injury

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 file for Staff #1 contained a signed and dated disclosure statement. Said document, however, was dated one day after Staff #1 started her employ in a child care position.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Noncompliance Area: In Room 2, an unused, unprotected electrical outlet was observed in an area that is accessible to children under the age of six.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Noncompliance Area: In room 1, several bottles of hand sanitizer labeled keep out of reach of children were observed being stored on a shelf in a wall mounted cabinet. Cereal to be consumed by children was stored underneath the hand sanitizer. If the hand sanitizer were to leak, it would potentially contaminate the cereal.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be used in a way that does not contaminate play surfaces, food, food preparation areas and does not constitute a hazard to the children.

Noncompliance Area: In room 2, on a wall accessible to children in care in the rear right of the room relative to the entrance, several small areas of chipping paint were observed.

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

Noncompliance Area: A cracked toy bin was observed in an area accessible to children in care.

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 for Staff #2 did not include two written, non-family references.

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: The file for Staff #1 was unavailable at the facility at time of inspection on 4/12/18. Later that day, FCCA Administrator emailed Staff #1's file contents to OCDEL inspector. Said documentation included a document that established that Staff #1 was fingerprinted to obtain FBI clearance on 10/31/2017, but not an FBI clearance document. Staff #1's hire date if a child care position was 12/22/2017. Staff #1's provisional hiring period expired on 01/31/2018.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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 #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.