Fridays Child

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/5/2020. At that time, there was no written plan of daily activities posted in the young toddler area.

Correction Required: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, the file for Child #1 was reviewed. At that time, the emergency contact form did not contain signed parental consent to obtain emergency medical care.

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: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/5/2020. At that time, the young toddlers were observed playing with Magnatiles. The instruction manual for the magnatiles states that they are for children ages 3 and up.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. 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 the renewal inspection, the file for Facility Person #1 was reviewed. At that time, the file for Facility Person #1 did not contain a completed FBI Clearance. The date of hire for Facility Person #1 is 7/30/2020. Facility Person #1 applied for the FBI Clearance and was fingerprinted 7/23/2020. The provisional hire period for Facility Person #1 ended 9/12/2020.

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. As of 1/1/2020, the provisional hire period was changed to 45 days upon approval of a provisional hire waiver for the facility. The shortened provisional hire period permits facility persons 45 days to obtain completed clearances. Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility until the FBI Clearance is on file at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/5/2020. At that time, the baby gate leading out of the young toddler area was secured shut with a child safe lock preventing the group from using the front door as a means of egress.

Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.

Noncompliance Area: A complaint investigation was conducted on 9/11/2020. At that time, Staff Person #1 admitted that she made Child #1 sit at a table alone until she ate one bite of her lunch. Child #1 was not allowed to participate in any activities until she took one bite of her lunch.

Correction Required: Daily activities shall promote the development of skills, social competence and self-esteem. Daily experiences shall recognize the child as an individual and give some choice of activities that respect personal privacy, lifestyle and cultural background. A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family.

Noncompliance Area: A complaint investigation was conducted on 9/11/2020. At that time, Staff Person #1 admitted that she made Child #1 sit at a table alone until she ate one bite of her lunch. Child #1 was not allowed to participate in any activities until she took one bite of her lunch.

Correction Required: Daily activities shall promote the development of skills, social competence and self-esteem. Daily experiences shall recognize the child as an individual and give some choice of activities that respect personal privacy, lifestyle and cultural background. A child may not be forced to eat food. The legal entity must arrange for Staff Person #1 to complete the online training Picky Eaters: A Guide to Responsive Feeding through Better Kid Care.

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/22/19. At that time, an exposed bolt and sharp wires were observed on the fence of the playground. A cracked gray playhouse was observed on the playground posing a pinch hazard.

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: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/22/19. At that time, the files for the following children did not contain a child service report completed within the past six months: Child #2 (child service report: 9/11/18), Child #3 (child service report: 3/1/19), Child #4 (no child service report, date of enrollment: 9/4/18).

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: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/22/19. At that time, the file for Child #4 did not contain a health insurance policy number.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/22/19. At that time, the file for Child #1 (date of enrollment: 7/29/19) did not contain an immunization record or letter of exemption from immunizations.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/22/19. At that time, expired diaper cream was observed in the bathroom. (Desitin: 10/18, Burt's Bees: 9/19)

Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/22/19. At that time, Facility Person #2 had not received annual training regarding the emergency plan. (Training dates: 12/4/17, 2/13/19)

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.

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/22/19. At that time, the file for Facility Person #1, an aide hired 10/9/19, did not contain documentation for the request for the National Sex Offender Registry clearance.

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. Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility until the National Sex Offender Registry clearance is on file at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/22/19. At that time, Facility Person #1, an aide, did not have proof of education on file at the facility.

Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing.An aide shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate.

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/22/19. At that time, an electrical outlet without a protective covering was observed by the cubbies in the back of the room. This outlet was accessible to the children under five years of age in care.

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

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/22/19. At that time, a bleach and water solution was observed on a waist-high counter top and was accessible to the preschool children in care.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Noncompliance Area: An unannounced inspection was conducted on 4/30/19. At that time, an infant was observed sleeping in a pack-n-play that did not have 2 feet of space on three sides. One side of the pack-n-play was up against a shelf. Another side of the pack-n-play was up against another pack-n-play. An unannounced inspection was conducted on 5/20/19. At that time, an infant was observed sleeping in a pack-n-play that did not have 2 feet of space on three sides. One side of the pack-n-play was up against a shelf. Another side of the pack-n-play was up against another pack-n-play.

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: An unannounced inspection was conducted on 4/30/19. At that time, a matchbox car that has pieces less than 1 inch in diameter, was observed on the floor in the infant area and was accessible to the children in care.

Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Noncompliance Area: An unannounced inspection was conducted on 4/30/19. At that time, an infant was observed sleeping in a pack-n-play that did not have 2 feet of space on three sides. One side of the pack-n-play was up against a shelf. Another side of the pack-n-play was up against another pack-n-play.

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: An unannounced inspection was conducted on 4/30/19. At that time, peeling paint and chipping plaster was observed by the electrical outlet in the preschool area.

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 renewal inspection was conducted on 10/15/18. At that time, the file for Staff Person #1 did not contain a health assessment with TB test results conducted within 12 months of date of hire. (Date of hire: 2/26/18, Health Assessment: 9/14/16, TB Test results: 9/16/16). An unannounced inspection was conducted on 10/30/18. At that time, the file for Staff Person #1 did not contain TB test results conducted within 12 months of date of hire. (Date of hire: 2/26/18, Health Assessment: 10/22/18, TB Test results: 9/16/16).

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. 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: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/15/18. At that time, two plastic bags were observed in children's cubbies that are located on the floor of the young toddler area. The plastic bags were accessible to the children in care at that time.

Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/15/18. At that time, three pack-n-plays were observed that were not labeled with the children's names.

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.

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/15/18. At that time, the refrigerator in the Explorers area was 51 F. The refrigerator was checked again at the end of the inspection and the thermometer was still reading 51 F.

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45 F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/15/18. At that time, the child service reports for Child #1 were completed annually and not every six months. (Date of child service reports: 9/11/18, 9/28/17)

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: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/15/18. At that time, the file for Child #2 did not contain health insurance coverage information or the policy number. The file for Child #3 did not contain the policy number for the health insurance coverage information.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/15/18. At that time, amoxicillin was observed in a child's cubby that is located on the floor of the young toddler area. The medication was accessible to the children in care at that time.

Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children.

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/15/18. At that time, the file for Staff Person #1 did not contain a health assessment with TB test results conducted within 12 months of date of hire. (Date of hire: 2/26/18, Health Assessment: 9/14/16, TB Test results: 9/16/16).

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.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: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/15/18. At that time, the emergency contact information and financial agreements in the following child files had only been updated annually and not every 6 months: Child #1, Child #4. (date of updates: Child #1 financial agreement 9/28/17, 10/2/18, emergency contact information 10/24/17, 10/2/18; Child #4 financial agreement 7/11/17, 9/28/18, emergency contact information, 10/24/17, 10/2/18)

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: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/15/18. At that time, the file for Staff Person #3 did not contain emergency plan training conducted in the past year. (Date of last training: 12/12/16)

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.

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/15/18. At that time, the file for Staff Person #4 only contained 4 hours of child care training conducted within the past year.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training.

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/15/18. At that time, the file for Staff Person #2 contained a disclosure statement, State Police Clearance and Child Abuse Clearance all dated after the date of hire. All clearances and disclosure statements must be requested prior to the date of hire for new staff. (Date of hire: 8/2/18, Disclosure Statement: 10/1/18, State Police Clearance: 9/22/18, Child Abuse Clearance: 9/27/18)

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: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/15/18. At that time, peeling paint was observed between the outlet and the couch to the left of the director's office. Peeling paint was observed in multiple spots under the second window to the left of the entrance. Peeling paint was observed on the door to the playground. Peeling paint was observed behind the bookshelf in the Busy Bees area.

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 renewal inspection was conducted on 10/15/18. At that time, the fire drill log showed that fire drills had not been conducted every 60 days. (Fire drills: 7/5/18, 9/20/18)

Correction Required: A fire drill shall be held at least every 60 days. Facility persons and children in attendance shall participate in the fire drill. Facility persons and children shall exit the building, weather permitting.

Noncompliance Area: ON 11/6/17 AN UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, AT THAT TIME IT WAS FOUND THAT STAFF #2 DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF AGE ON FILE AT THE FACILITY.

Correction Required: A facility person`s record shall include verification of age.

Noncompliance Area: ON 11/6/17 AN UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION WAS CONDUCTED, AT THAT TIME IT WAS FOUND THAT STAFF #2 DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF EXPERIENCE ON FILE PRIOR TO SERVICE AT THE FACILITY.

Correction Required: A facility person`s record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: ON 11/6/17 AN UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION WAS CONDUCTED,IT WAS FOUND THAT STAFF #1 DID NOT HAVE TWO WRITTEN REFERENCES ON FILE AT THE FACILITY.

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 11/6/17 AN UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION WAS CONDUCTED, AT THAT TIME IT WAS FOUND THAT STAFF #1 DID NOT HAVE AN FBI CLEARANCE OR THE REQUEST FOR THE CLEARANCE ON FILE AT THE FACILITY.

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. Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility until FBI Clearance is on file at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION ON 10/11/17, THERE WERE MANY EXPOSED BOLTS ALONG THE FENCING OF THE PLAYGROUND.

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: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION ON 10/11/17, AN INFANT WAS OBSERVED SLEEPING IN A PACK-N-PLAY THAT DID NOT HAVE 2 FEET OF SPACE ON THREE 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: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION ON 10/11/17, THE FOLLOWING CHILDREN DID NOT HAVE A CHILD SERVICE REPORT ON FILE COMPLETED WITHIN THE PAST SIX MONTHS: CHILD #2, CHILD #3, CHILD #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).

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION ON 10/11/17, CHILD #1 DID NOT HAVE HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE AND POLICY NUMBER ON FILE AT THE FACILITY. CHILD #2 DID NOT HAVE A FEE AGREEMENT AND EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM UPDATED WITHIN THE PAST 6 MONTHS. (LAST UPDATE 8/23/16). CHILD #4 DID NOT HAVE AN EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM ON FILE UPDATED WITHIN THE PAST 6 MONTHS. (LAST UPDATE: 2/16/17).

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION ON 10/11/17, STAFF #3 DID NOT HAVE TB TEST RESULTS ON FILE AT THE FACILITY THAT HAD BEEN COMPLETED WITHIN 12 MONTHS OF DATE OF HIRE. (DATE OF HIRE: 9/8/17, TB TEST: 10/5/15)

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.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: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION ON 10/11/17, THE FOLLOWING STAFF HAVE NOT HAD EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINING CONDUCTED WITHIN THE PAST 12 MONTHS: STAFF #1 AND STAFF #2.

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.

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION ON 10/11/17, STAFF #4 DID NOT HAVE A STATE POLICE CLEARANCE ON FILE AT THE FACILITY. (STAFF #4 HAD A VOLUNTEER CLEARANCE DATED 5/25/17).

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. 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 may not work in a child care position at the facility UNTIL STATE POLICE CLEARANCE IS ON FILE AT THE FACILITY.

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION ON 10/11/17, THERE WAS HAND SANITIZER LOCATED IN A BASKET ON A LOW SHELF THAT WAS ACCESSIBLE TO THE CHILDREN.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION ON 10/11/17, THERE WAS PEELING PAINT ALONG THE DOORWAY TO THE BOY'S BATHROOM.

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

Noncompliance Area: An expired Eucerin diaper cream (Exp: 2/2017) was observed at the facility.

Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer`s or health professional`s instructions on the original label.

Noncompliance Area: CHILD #1 HAD AN ALLERGIC REACTION WHILE AT THE FACILITY AND PARENTS WERE CONTACTED, BUT A WRITTEN ILLNESS REPORT WAS NOT PROVIDED TO THE PARENTS.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child`s file.