Kiddie Academy Of Harleysville

Regulation: 3270.51

Description: Similar Age Level

Noncompliance Area: On 5/7/26, staff member #1 left out of the 4-year-old classroom leaving 13 children with only one staff member for 4 minutes.

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.

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1, hired as an assistant group supervisor; was missing two years (2500 hours) of verified experience.

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.

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1 included an invalid health assessment dated over 24 months old from the date of the medical professional's signature. Also, the file for staff member #2 included an invalid health assessment dated over 24 months old from the of the date of the medical professional's signature.

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: During the renewal inspection on 1/16/2020 the stroller used by the infants had areas of spilled formula and dirt. During the renewal inspection on 1/16/2020 a damaged changing pad and a damaged cushion style couch and chair were observed in the young toddler classroom. The changing pad, couch and chair had areas where the plastic was torn and the stuffing was exposed.

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: During the renewal inspection on 1/16/2020 the emergency contact forms for child #1 and #2 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 1/16/2020 the file for staff person #1 did not contain a current health assessment.

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: During the renewal on 1/16/2020 the file for staff person #1 did not contain verification of current fire safety training.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

Noncompliance Area: On 1/16/2020 during the renewal inspection the carpets and floors had areas of traffic dirt and build up. (These areas were observed in the following : area carpets in the toddler and preschool classrooms, the bathroom floors in the classrooms including preschool and school age bathrooms. ) On 1/16/2020 during the renewal inspection the bathroom stall dividers in the preschool and school age classrooms had areas that had rusted. On 2/12/2020 the sink in the school age classroom had damaged/dirty caulking around the sink and countertop,

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: On 1/16/2020 during the renewal inspection the carpets and floors had areas of traffic dirt and build up. (These areas were observed in the following: area carpets in the toddler and preschool classrooms, the bathroom floors in the classrooms including preschool and school age bathrooms. ) On 1/16/2020 during the renewal inspection the bathroom stall dividers in the preschool and school age classrooms had areas that had rusted. On 2/12/2020 the sink in the school age classroom had damaged/dirty caulking around the sink and countertop. This violation was transferred from SIN-00168763. A plan of correction was provided and verified as corrected.

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: On 1/18/2019 protruding bolts with missing thread covers were observed on the playground fence near the gate areas.

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 medication for child #1 was not in the original container/box and did not have the prescription label.

Correction Required: A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received. A staff person shall administer a prescription medication only if written instructions are provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine. Instructions for administration contained on a prescription label are acceptable.

Noncompliance Area: On 1/18/2019 staff person #3 did not have a current health assessment on file at the facility. Staff person #4 did not have TB testing dates and results on file at the facility. Staff person #10 hired on 3/14/2018 had a staff health assessment dated 1/27/2017.

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: On 1/18/2019 staff persons #1 and #5 did not have verification of education on file at the facility.

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: On 1/18/2019 staff persons #1 #2 #4 #7 and #8 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: Staff person #1,hired on 10/24/2019 - in the provisional hire period, does not have an FBI clearance on file and was driving the school bus alone. Staff person #9 hired on 8/6/2018 did not have an FBI clearance on file at the facility.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 9may 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.

Noncompliance Area: On 1/18/2019 staff person #1 was functioning as an AGS staff person #1 had a High School diploma on file but did not have verification of 2 years experience with children.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.

Noncompliance Area: On 1/18/2019 the carpet in the school age room had torn binding and area rugs in the classrooms had built up traffic dirt.

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: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON JANUARY 19, 2018, THE AGREEMENT OF CHILD #3 DID NOT SPECIFY THE PERSONS DESIGNATED BY A PARENT TO WHOM THE CHILD MAY BE RELEASED.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON JANUARY 19, 2018, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION OF CHILD #7 DID NOT INCLUDE THE WORK ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF THE ENROLLING PARENT.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON JANUARY 19, 2018, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION OF CHILDREN #2, 3, AND 7 DID INCLUDE THE HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE AND POLICY NUMBER FOR A CHILD UNDER A FAMILY POLICY OR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE BENEFITS, IF APPLICABLE.

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: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON JANUARY 19, 2018, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION OF CHILDREN #4 AND 7 DID NOT INCLUDE THE ADRESS OF THE INDIVIDUAL DESIGNATED BY THE PARENT TO WHOM THE CHILD MAY BE RELEASED.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON JANUARY 19, 2018, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION OF CHILDREN #1, 3, 5 AND 6 WAS NOT UPDATED ONCE WITHIN A 6 MONTH PERIOD, AND THE FINANCIAL AGREEMENT OF CHILD #6 WAS NOT UPDATED ONCE WITHIN A 6 MONTH PERIOD.

Correction Required: 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 informationA 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: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON JANUARY 19, 2018, THE RECORD OF STAFF #2 DID NOT CONTAIN A HEALTH ASSESSMENT WITHIN 12 MONTHS PRIOR TO PROVIDING INITIAL SERVICE IN A CHILD CARE SETTING.

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: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON JANUARY 19, 2018, THE HEALTH ASSESSMENT ON FILE FOR STAFF #4 DID NOT INCLUDE INFORMATION ON MEDICAL PROBLEMS THAT MIGHT THREATEN THE HEALTH OF THE CHILDREN OR PROHIBIT A STAFF PERSON FROM PROVIDING ADEQUATE CARE TO CHILDREN, OR THE PHYSICIAN'S OR CRNP'S ASSESSMENT OF THE PERSON'S SUITABILITY TO PROVIDE CHILD CARE.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON JANUARY 19, 2018, THE SAFE PEDESTRIAN CROSSWAYS, PICK-UP AND DROP-OFF POINTS AND BIKE ROUTES WERE NOT APPROPRIATELY DETERMINED IN THE VICINITY OF THE FACILITY AND COMMUNICATED TO THE CHILDREN AND PARENTS IN WRITING, NOR WAS THE WRITTEN NOTIFICATION OF SAFE ROUTES POSTED BY THE OPERATOR AT A CONSPICUOUS LOCATION IN THE CHILDCARE FACILITY.

Correction Required: Safe pedestrian crossways, pick-up and drop-off points and bike routes shall be appropriately determined in the vicinity of the facility and communicated to the children and parents in writing. Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON JANUARY 19, 2018, THE RECORD OF STAFF #2 (DESIGNATED AS AN AGS) DID NOT INCLUDE VERIFICATION OF EDUCATION PRIOR TO SERVICE AT THE FACILITY IN THE FORM OF A TRANSCRIPT, DIPLOMA, OR LETTER SIGNED BY A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE EDUCATIONAL ENTITY.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.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: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON JANUARY 19, 2018, THE RECORD OF FACILITY PERSON INCLUDED ONLY ONE WRITTEN, NONFAMILY REFERENCE FROM AN INDIVIDUAL ATTESTING TO THE PERSON'S SUITABILITY TO SERVE AS A FACILITY PERSON.

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: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON JANUARY 19, 2018, THE RECORD OF STAFF #1 (HIRED ON 10-11-16) CONTAINED AN FBI CLEARANCE THAT WAS GREATER THAN 60 MONTHS OLD (CLEARANCE DATED 12-20-12). THE RECORD OF STAFF #3 (HIRED ON 9-12-16) DID NOT CONTAIN AN FBI CLEARANCE REQUIRED UNDER THE CPSL.

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 Persons # 1 and #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: Agreement from Child #1,#2,#3,#4,and#5 were missing the release persons and date of admission

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Noncompliance Area: File record for Child #4 was missing work address of the enrolling parent.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Noncompliance Area: File record for Child #2 was missing health insurance coverage and policy number from file record

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: File record for Child #2 was missing review of health history

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's health history.

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1,#7,#10 were missing health assessment and Tuberculin test applied and read dates

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: File record for Child # 4 was missing signed consent for Emergency medical care

Correction Required: 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: File record for Child #4 was missing signed consent for administration of minor first aid

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Noncompliance Area: Staff #2 and #8 file records were missing proof of education

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 #2,#6,#9,and #10 were missing completed clearance information rquired under the CPSL

Correction Required: 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.

Noncompliance Area: Staff #2,#6,#9,and #10 were missing completed clearance information rquired under the CPSL

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. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- 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.

Noncompliance Area: Bathroom railing in the Preschool #2 classroom was not attached to the wall

Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.