Kidz Korner Llc - Covington Township PA Child Care Center

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the staff files for the renewal the inspector observed that staff # 2 had a previous mandated reporter training dated for 2/20/15. This training was not updated until 6/06/20. Staff #3 had a previous mandated reporter training dated for 2/20/15 and this training was not updated until 7/06/20. Both staff #2 and #3 mandated reporting training were not updated every 60 months as is required by the CPSL.

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

Noncompliance Area: On 8/15/19 the inspector arrived unannounced at the lake the day care uses for swimming excursions and found that the staff did not have the emergency contact information for the eight children on the trip as is required.

Correction Required: When children leave the facility on walking and riding excursions, emergency contact information specific to each child on the excursion shall accompany a staff person on the excursion.

Noncompliance Area: While at the facility on 7/26/19 for the renewal inspection the inspector found the facility refrigerator located in the kitchen to be missing the required thermometer.

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: While at the facility on 7/26/19 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed a bottle in the infant room to be unlabeled.

Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

Noncompliance Area: While at the facility on 7/26/19 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed a bottle of Aunt Jemima pancake syrup on the top of the refrigerator in the kitchen next to a jar of Clorox wipes.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

Noncompliance Area: While at the facility on 8/3/18 the inspector observed a diaper changing mat in the infant/toddler room that was cracked, exposing the foam inside, and unable to be cleaned.

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

Noncompliance Area: While at the facility on 8/3/18 the inspector found child file #1 was missing the necessary health insurance policy number and 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: While at the facility on 8/3/18 the inspector noted that emergency contacts were missing from the preschool room.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Noncompliance Area: While at the facility on 08/03/18 the inspector reviewed staff file #3 and found that there was only one reference on file since her first day of work in child care, 7/24/17.

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: While at the facility on 08/03/18 the inspector reviewed staff file # 6, who began their first day of work in childcare on 7/24/17, did not have annual fire safety training as is required.

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: While at the facility on 08/03/18 the inspector reviewed the file of staff #1, who the facility has indicated is the lifeguard. The inspector clarified with staff #2 that staff #1 was the current lifeguard and had recently been on trips to the local lake to monitor the day care children swimming. Staff #1 first day working in child care at the facility was dated as 6/19/17. Staff #1 did not have any proof of lifeguard training nor proof of first-aid training and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for child and infants.

Correction Required: Competence in lifeguard training is demonstrated by completion of lifeguard training, including first-aid training and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for child and infant. Completion of training shall be documented by the signature and title of a representative of the training entity and shall include the date training was completed. Documentation shall be retained in the facility person's file. Prior to the facility hiring and utilizing a lifeguard the facility will be required to have a completed file for their lifeguard, including all clearances, and necessary documentation of said lifeguard's qualifications. This file must be submitted to the Regional Office for approval prior to allowing the lifeguard to commence their duties.

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing each of the eight staff files the inspector noted that the water safety training conducted by staff #1, who was identified as the facility lifeguard. Staff #1 did not have proof of lifeguard training certification and first-aid training and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for child and infants.

Correction Required: Competence in water safety instruction is demonstrated by the completion of basic instruction in water safety from a certified lifeguard.

Noncompliance Area: While at the facility on 8/3/18 the inspector reviewed staff file #1 and found their first day of working with children to be 6/19/17 and as of 8/3/18 the staff had both a volunteer Pa State Police and volunteer ChildLine clearance on file.

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

Noncompliance Area: While at the facility on 8/3/18 the inspector found Pine Sol under the sink in the upstairs bathroom accessible to 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: While at the facility on 8/3/18 the inspector observed children utilizing a hallway that connects to the kitchen that has an operational stove that was in use.

Correction Required: Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110 F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact.