Golden Child Learning Academy Llc

Regulation: 3270.51/3270.52

Description: Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level

Noncompliance Area: During inspection on 10/19/21 at 10:55 AM observed 11 preschool children assigned to staff #1. A 2nd staff person arrived at 11:25 AM. During the inspection on 11/4/21 at 10:15 AM observed 9 pre-school children and 6 young toddlers in the facility, staff number 4 was the only qualified staff person within the facility. The noncompliance continued until 2:30 PM when another qualified staff entered the facility and a young toddler left the facility. An acceptable plan was received with an implementation date of 12/14/2021. During an inspection on 3/1/22, observation, interview and documentation verified that staff number 2 was assigned to and working with a group of 14 preschool children. An acceptable was received with an implementation date of 3/22/22. On 3/21/22 at 11:15 AM Individual number 1, an agent of the department, entered facility. Individual 1 was greeted at the door by staff person 1. Staff person 1 left her room to answer the door and did so without taking children with her to ensure that staff person 2 was left in ratio, staff person 2 was left with a group of 6 pre-school children and 1 older toddler. Individual number 1 was taken to the PreK room by staff number 1. The PreK classroom had 12 pre-school children in care assigned to staff number 3.

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.

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)/3270.113(a)(2)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children/Supervision on and facility premises

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 10/19/21 observed child #1 a SA child alone behind a closed door in a childcare space and not assigned to a staff person. An acceptable plan of correction was received with an implementation date of 11/16/2021. During an inspection on 3/1/22, observed 21 children within Unit 2 childcare space. Per staff interviews and documentation, 14 preschool children were assigned to staff number 2 and 5 preschool children and 1 older toddler were assigned to staff number 3. Child number 1 was not assigned to a staff person.

Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. The requirement for supervision on and off the facility premises includes compliance with the staff:child ratio requirements in §§ 3270.51--3270.55.

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)/3270.113(a)(2)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children/Supervision on and facility premises

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 10/19/21 observed child #1 a SA child alone behind a closed door in a childcare space and not assigned to a staff person. An acceptable plan of correction was received with an implementation date of 11/16/2021. During an inspection on 3/1/22, observed 21 children within Unit 2 childcare space. Per staff interviews and documentation, 14 preschool children were assigned to staff number 2 and 5 preschool children and 1 older toddler were assigned to staff number 3. Child number 1 was not assigned to a staff person.

Correction Required: The legal entity must arrange for all staff to receive an in-person training regarding supervision policies and properly assigning children to staff to maintain supervision and ratios at all times. The training shall be a minimum of two hours. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. The legal entity shall establish and submit supervision policies to the Regional Office for approval. All existing staff and all new hires must be trained on the approved supervision policies and it must be documented in their files. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. The requirement for supervision on and off the facility premises includes compliance with the staff:child ratio requirements in §§ 3270.51--3270.55.

Regulation: 3270.25(b)

Description: Post the inspection summary

Noncompliance Area: During inspection on 3/1/22 observed that three inspection summaries issued by the Department and including citations not verified as corrected were not posted. Two summaries are dated 10/19/21 and the 3rd is dated 12/14/21.

Correction Required: The operator shall post a copy of each inspection summary issued by the Department in a conspicuous location used by parents. The inspection summary shall remain posted until an agent of the Department verifies that each regulatory noncompliance item cited on the inspection summary has been corrected.

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10)

Description: Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

Noncompliance Area: Record review on 3/1/22 revealed that staff number 1 start date 2/11/21 does not have a record of completion of training by a professional in the field of pediatric first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

Regulation: 3270.31(e)/3270.31(g)

Description: Age and Training/Professional development certificate

Noncompliance Area: During inspection on 3/1/22 record review revealed that staff number 1 start date 2/11/21 does not have a record of 12 hours of annual professional development training.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. Completion of professional development shall be documented by the signature and title of a representative of the professional development entity and include the date professional development was completed. Documentation shall be retained in the facility person's file or maintained in an electronic system as designated by the Department. Documentation of the completion of the professional development under subsection (f) taken from September 30, 2016, forward satisfies this requirement.

Regulation: 3270.34(c)

Description: Employed and present 30 hrs/wk

Noncompliance Area: On 1/13/22 received notice from Facility person number 5 , the owner stating that facility person number 4, the Director will be working at the facility Monday through Wednesday from open until close, until further notice. On 3/1/22 entered the facility for inspection at 9:45 and left the facility at 12:45, the facility was open and 21 children were observed in care. The Director was not present at the facility.

Correction Required: . The legal entity shall provide a schedule for the director no later than close of business Friday for the following week. The schedule shall outline the days and times the director will be present at the facility to meet the 30 hour requirement. The legal entity shall submit this schedule for a period of three months from the date the plan of correction is accepted. If this schedule needs to change for any reason, the legal entity shall notify the certification representative via email by close of business on the day prior to the change. A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week

Regulation: 3270.34(c)

Description: Employed and present 30 hrs/wk

Noncompliance Area: On 1/13/22 received notice from Facility person number 5 , the owner stating that facility person number 4, the Director will be working at the facility Monday through Wednesday from open until close, until further notice. On 3/1/22 entered the facility for inspection at 9:45 and left the facility at 12:45, the facility was open and 21 children were observed in care. The Director was not present at the facility.

Correction Required: A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week.

Regulation: 3270.34(c)

Description: Employed and present 30 hrs/wk

Noncompliance Area: On 1/13/22 received notice from Facility person number 5 , the owner stating that facility person number 4, the Director will be working at the facility Monday through Wednesday from open until close, until further notice. On 3/1/22 entered the facility for inspection at 9:45 and left the facility at 12:45, the facility was open and 21 children were observed in care. The Director was not present at the facility.

Correction Required: Facility Director will be contacted by phone at random during the Director's scheduled work hours over the three month period. The contact will be a live video call through a valid phone number that must be provided. The director will demonstrate that they are on the premises by showing the certification representative various areas of the facility while on the call. This will occur a minimum of three times over the three months the schedule is provided. A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week.

Regulation: 3270.51/3270.52

Description: Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level

Noncompliance Area: During inspection on 10/19/21 at 10:55 AM observed 11 preschool children assigned to staff #1. A 2nd staff person arrived at 11:25 AM. During the inspection on 11/4/21 at 10:15 AM observed 9 pre-school children and 6 young toddlers in the facility, staff number 4 was the only qualified staff person within the facility. The noncompliance continued until 2:30 PM when another qualified staff entered the facility and a young toddler left the facility. An acceptable plan was received with an implementation date of 12/14/2021. During an inspection on 3/1/22, observation, interview and documentation verified that staff number 2 was assigned to and working with a group of 14 preschool children.

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. 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).

Regulation: 3270.51/3270.52

Description: Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level

Noncompliance Area: During inspection on 10/19/21 at 10:55 AM observed 11 preschool children assigned to staff #1. A 2nd staff person arrived at 11:25 AM. During the inspection on 11/4/21 at 10:15 AM observed 9 pre-school children and 6 young toddlers in the facility, staff number 4 was the only qualified staff person within the facility. The noncompliance continued until 2:30 PM when another qualified staff entered the facility and a young toddler left the facility. An acceptable plan was received with an implementation date of 12/14/2021. During an inspection on 3/1/22, observation, interview and documentation verified that staff number 2 was assigned to and working with a group of 14 preschool children.

Correction Required: The legal entity shall develop a checklist for demonstrating that staff:child ratios are maintained at all times. The legal entity shall submit the checklist to the Regional Office for approval. Once approved, the legal entity shall have these checklists completed for all rooms for a period of three months from the approval date. The legal entity will verify continued compliance by emailing the completed checklists for the three months, no later than close of business on the Monday of a week following the completion of the sheets. 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. 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).

Regulation: 3270.51/3270.52

Description: Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level

Noncompliance Area: During inspection on 10/19/21 at 10:55 AM observed 11 preschool children assigned to staff #1. A 2nd staff person arrived at 11:25 AM. During the inspection on 11/4/21 at 10:15 AM observed 9 pre-school children and 6 young toddlers in the facility, staff number 4 was the only qualified staff person within the facility. The noncompliance continued until 2:30 PM when another qualified staff entered the facility and a young toddler left the facility. An acceptable plan was received with an implementation date of 12/14/2021. During an inspection on 3/1/22, observation, interview and documentation verified that staff number 2 was assigned to and working with a group of 14 preschool children.

Correction Required: The legal entity must arrange for all staff to receive an in-person training regarding establishing policies and maintaining child/staff ratio. The training shall be a minimum of two hours. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. Upon completion of the training, the legal entity shall establish and submit their staff:child ratio policies to the Regional Office for approval. All existing staff and all new hires must be trained on the approved supervision policies and it must be documented in their files. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. 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. 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).

Regulation: 3270.61(c)

Description: 40 square feet wall-to-wall

Noncompliance Area: During inspection on 3/1/22 entered Unit 2 of the facility at 9:45 AM and observed 21 children within this space. The allowable number of children within this space is 16 and the capacity of 16 was posted within unit 2. The overcapacity of this space was observed from 9:45 until 10:46.

Correction Required: Indoor child care space is measured within permanent stationary partitions or walls. The allowable number of children in a space is determined by dividing the total square feet in a space by 40.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During inspection on 12/14/21 record review of clearances for staff number 1 was completed. Staff number one start date 11/29/21 did not have a valid record of a FBI clearance request and clearance on file per guidelines of the CPSL.

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. Facility Person #-1-- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Regulation: 20.34

Description: Access

Noncompliance Area: During inspection on 10/19/21 after entering facility at 10:55 AM a need for access to records regarding a complaint investigation was made to facility staff. Returning to the facility for the 2nd time on the same day at 1 PM a need for access was again given to facility staff and also owner per phone call. Access was not provided

Correction Required: The facility or agency shall provide to authorized agents of the Department full access to the facility or agency and its records during both announced and unannounced inspections. The facility or agency shall provide the opportunity for authorized agents of the Department to privately interview staff and clients.

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 10/19/21 observed child #1 a SA child alone behind a closedi door in a childcare space and not assigned to a staff person.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of in-person training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training.

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)/3270.113(a)(2)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children/Supervision on and facility premises

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 10/19/21 observed child #1 a SA child alone behind a closed door in a childcare space and not assigned to a staff person.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. The requirement for supervision on and off the facility premises includes compliance with the staff:child ratio requirements in §§ 3270.51--3270.55.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: During inspection on 10/19/21 at 10:55 AM observed 11 preschool children assigned to staff #1. During inspection on 11/4/21 after receiving access to records it was revealed that staff number 1 does not have a record of FBI clearance and request, Child abuse clearance and request and NSOR clearance and request. During inspection on 11/4/21 observed staff number 1, 2, & 3 assigned to and working with children. Staff 1 does not have a record of FBI, child abuse and NSOR clearance and clearance request. Staff 2 does not have a record of FBI and NSOR clearance and clearance request. Staff number 3 does not have a record of a child abuse and NSOR clearance and also does not have a record of child abuse and NSOR clearance requests. 11/4/21 inspection record review revealed that staff number 6 does not have a record of State Police Clearance and request, does not have a record of Child Abuse clearance and request. Record review on 11/4/21 also revealed that staff number 5 does not have a valid record of a state police clearance and request on file.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Administrator, Facility Director and any other staff responsible for creating or maintaining staff files shall complete the existing provider training scheduled for 2/16/22.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During inspection on 10/19/21 at 10:55 AM observed 11 preschool children assigned to staff #1. During inspection on 11/4/21 after receiving access to records it was revealed that staff number 1 does not have a record of FBI clearance and request, Child abuse clearance and request and NSOR clearance and request. During inspection on 11/4/21 observed staff number 1, 2, & 3 assigned to and working with children. Staff 1 does not have a record of FBI, child abuse and NSOR clearance and clearance request. Staff 2 does not have a record of FBI and NSOR clearance and clearance request. Staff number 3 does not have a record of a child abuse and NSOR clearance and also does not have a record of child abuse and NSOR clearance requests. 11/4/21 inspection record review revealed that staff number 6 does not have a record of State Police Clearance and request, does not have a record of Child Abuse clearance and request. Record review on 11/4/21 also revealed that staff number 5 does not have a valid record of a state police clearance and request on file.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff Persons # -1,2,3,5 & 6 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.33(b)/3270.37(c)

Description: No more than 50% aides/Aides supervised all times

Noncompliance Area: During inspection on 11/4/21 observed staff persons # 1,2,3 & 4 assigned to and working with children. Staff were observed working within two different rooms. Staff number 4 identified herself as an AGS and stated that staff Number 1,2, & 3 were Aides. Record review revealed that staff Number 1, 2, & 3 did not have a record of qualifications on file.

Correction Required: At least 50% of the staff persons in a facility shall be individuals qualified and functioning as directors, group supervisors and assistant group supervisors. No more than 50% of the staff persons may be of aide qualification level. An aide or a combination of aides shall be supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.

Regulation: 3270.37(b)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Aide qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: During inspection on 11/4/21 staff number 1, 2 & 3 were classified per interview as aides and were observed assigned to and working with children. Record review revealed that staff 1,2, & 3 do not have a record of staff qualifications.

Correction Required: An aide shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified in §3270.37(b)(1)-(3).A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. The legal entity must submit documentation over the next 90 days verifying the qualifications of any new hire staff.

Regulation: 3270.51/3270.52

Description: Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level

Noncompliance Area: During inspection on 10/19/21 at 10:55 AM observed 11 preschool children assigned to staff #1. A 2nd staff person arrived at 11:25 AM. During the inspection on 11/4/21 at 10:15 AM observed 9 pre-school children and 6 young toddlers in the facility, staff number 4 was the only qualified staff person within the facility. The noncompliance continued until 2:30 PM when another qualified staff entered the facility and a young toddler left the facility.

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. 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).

Regulation: 3270.51/3270.52

Description: Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level

Noncompliance Area: During inspection on 10/19/21 at 10:55 AM observed 11 preschool children assigned to staff #1. A 2nd staff person arrived at 11:25 AM During the inspection on 11/4/21 at 10:15 AM observed 9 pre-school children and 6 young toddlers in the facility, staff number 4 was the only qualified staff person within the facility. The noncompliance continued until 2:30 PM when another qualified staff entered the facility and a young toddler left the facility.

Correction Required: The legal entity must arrange for all staff to receive an in-person training regarding establishing policies and maintaining child/staff ratio. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training.