Kiddie Space - Wilkes Barre PA Child Care Center

Noncompliance Area: On 1/23/20, an unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. The large cabinets that were located in the infant section, across from the main door, contained areas that the wood had been chipped off creating sharp edges that were exposed to the children. These areas were discussed with staff and the director at the time of the inspection.

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Noncompliance Area: On 1/23/20, an unannounced monitoring inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. The facility's HVAC recently broke but was working during this inspection. Because of the break, extreme amounts of dust came out through the vents throughout the entire facility. This dust is visible on the ceiling, clustered near the vents, and on all the facility walls. Also because of the break, a brown substance had leaked on the ceiling, showing stained ceiling tiles throughout the facility and it had run down the wall, especially in the infant section. Broken ceiling tiles were also viewed at the facility. These areas of needed improvements were discussed with the director and staff.

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 this inspection, a renewal inspection was conducted. At this time, this Certification Representative observed Staff # 2 in the bathroom with a group of preschool children finishing up tooth brushing and getting ready to transition back to the preschool room. Staff # 2 had her children line up, turned the bathroom light off, walk through the office are and back into the preschool section of the building. Seconds later, a child was viewed by this Certification Representative walking out of the bathroom unsupervised. This Certification Representative immediately notified Staff # 3 who then escorted the child back to her group and to Staff # 2.

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. Children must be supervised at all times.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.

Noncompliance Area: On the date of this inspection, a renewal inspection was conducted. Staff # 1 was in the preschool section of the facility and was supervising 1 child. Staff file # 1 was missing a health assessment including a physical exam and tuberculosis screening results. Staff # 1 was hired on 12/14/98 as an office assistant but Staff # 3 stated during this inspection that Staff # 1 has been used in ratio to supervise children at least three other times the past year.

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 the date of this inspection, a renewal inspection was conducted. Staff # 1 was in the preschool section of the facility and was supervising 1 child. Staff file # 1 was missing a health assessment including a physical exam and tuberculosis screening results. Staff # 1 was hired on 12/14/98 as an office assistant but Staff # 3 stated during this inspection that Staff # 1 has been used in ratio to supervise children at least three other times the past year.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. 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: On the date of this inspection, a renewal inspection was conducted. Staff # 1 was in the preschool section of the facility and was supervising 1 child. Staff file # 1 was missing two written, nonfamily reference letters. Staff # 1 was hired on 12/14/98 as an office assistant but Staff # 3 stated during this inspection that Staff # 1 has been used in ratio to supervise children at least three other times the past year.

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 date of this inspection, a renewal inspection was conducted. Staff # 1 was in the preschool section of the facility and was supervising 1 child. Staff # 1 was hired on 12/14/98 as an office assistant but Staff # 3 stated during this inspection that Staff # 1 has been used in ratio to supervise children at least three other times the past year. Staff file # 1 was missing a signed disclosure statement, a state police clearance, an FBI clearances and documentation of completed mandated reporter training.

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.

Noncompliance Area: On the date of this inspection, a renewal inspection was conducted. Staff # 1 was in the preschool section of the facility and was supervising 1 child. Staff file # 1 was missing proof of education and child care experience to appropriately qualify Staff # 1 to work in a child care role with children. Staff # 1 was hired on 12/14/98 as an office assistant but Staff # 3 stated during this inspection that Staff # 1 has been used in ratio to supervise children at least three other times the past year.

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.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 date of this inspection, a renewal inspection was conducted. In the infant/toddler section of the facility was a portable sink. The sink was not hooked up to the building's water system but had the ability to dispense running water to a catch basin below the sink. The back to this portable sink was facing the preschool section of the building and was missing a back section of the cabinet. This missing back section of the sink allowed for access to the dispensed dirty water to the preschool children. During this inspection, children were viewed playing immediately at this area if accessible dispensed water. Staff indicated the sink was used for hand washing.

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.A source of running water for handwashing shall be present in infant and toddler diapering areas. If the running water does not flow directly into a drain that is connected to a sewage system, a receptacle shall be provided to contain the water used for washing. The receptacle shall be emptied into an approved sewage system at least once a day.