Kindercare Learning Center/wexford - Wexford PA Child Care Center

Noncompliance Area: A sink handle on the toy kitchen set in the Pre K Room was observed to be loose, causing a pinch point.

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 file for Child #2, with an enrollment date of 1/2/18, lacked documentation of a completed Child Service Report. The file for Child #5 contained a most recent Child Service Report dated 10/13/18.

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: The file for Child #2, age 2, contained consecutive health reports dated 6/5/18 and 7/21/20. The file for Child #3, age 1, with an enrollment date of 1/24/19, contained a most recent health report dated 5/21/2020, yet lacked a previous health report.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1, age 5, contained consecutive health reports dated 5/30/18 and 7/21/20. The file for Child #5. age 3. contained consecutive health reports dated 4/12/18 and 7/13/2020.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.

Noncompliance Area: The files for Child #1, #2 and #5 contained documentation of immunization history which lacked current influenza vaccinations.

Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff #1, #2, #6 and #9 contained consecutive health assessments dated more than 24 months apart. The file for Staff #10 contained an initial health assessment dated after the first day of employment in a child care position.

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.

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #10 contained documentation of an initial tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method dated after the first day of employment in a child care position.

Correction Required: 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: The file for Child #4 contained consecutive updates to the emergency contact form dated 2/12/19 and 6/30/2020.

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. Following review, a parent shall attest to the accuracy of information in the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at each review by affixing a dated signature to the record.

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #7, designated as a GS, contained documentation of a CDA, which would qualify her as an Aide. Documentation was reviewed at a previous inspection to qualify the staff as AGS.The file for #11, designated as a GS, contained documentation of a college degree which lacked the major, making it unable to be determined if the degree was in a related field, requiring the staff to be qualified as an Aide. Documentation was reviewed at a previous inspection to qualify the staff as a GS..

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: The files for Staff #1, #2, #5, #6, #7 and #8 contained documentation of consecutive required mandated child abuse reporter trainings dated more than 60 months apart.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 contained consecutive state police clearances dated more than 60 months apart. The file for Staff #3 contained a disclosure statement dated after the first day of employment in a child care position. The file for Staff #10, with a hire date of 10/12/19, contained documentation of NSOR clearance dated 1/10/2020 and lacked documentation of an NSOR application. The file for Staff #11, with a hire date of 5/20/19 contained documentation of NSOR clearance dated 7/7/2020. The file for Staff #12, with a hire date of 10/27/19, contained documentation of NSOR clearance dated 1/4/2020 and lacked documentation of an NSOR application.

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: The file for Staff #9, designated as a GS, contained documentation of a high school diploma, which would qualify her as an Aide. The file for Staff #10, designated as a GS, contained documentation of a college degree which lacked the major, making it unable to be determined if the degree was in a related field, requiring the staff to be qualified as an Aide. The file for Staff #12, designated as an AGS, contained documentation of a high school diploma, which would qualify her as an Aide.

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: Toxic hand sanitizers were observed in five dispensers hanging on the walls of the hallway, 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: A damaged ceiling tile with a watermark was observed in the Discovery PS room, around a sprinkler, which was reported to be new over the previous weekend but was dry at the time of the inspection. A damaged celling tile with a watermark was observed in the SA room, which was reported to be new over the previous weekend and had caused the floor beneath it to be wet on Monday morning. Thorny weeds were observed on the back playground along the back fence and by the sand box. Wood on the seat of the sandbox in the back playground was observed to be splintering.

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: Peeling paint was observed on the wall of the boys' bathroom in the SA room, next to the toilet. Peeling paint was observed on the gutter, at the bend near the bottom, in the back playground.

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