Kindercare Learning Centers - Lancaster PA Child Care Center

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that upon entering or exiting the building to the outdoor play spaces mulch that had run-off from the preschool/school age play space was assessible to mouthing children upon entering or exiting the building.

Correction Required: Pea gravel and other materials with a diameter of less than 1 inch may not be used in spaces where infants or toddlers receive care. Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the outdoor preschool play space that the outside wall of the facility sustained severe water damage allowing for a hole to form in the wall. This has caused the paint on that wall become damaged and has left that part of that outside wall not in good repair.

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

Noncompliance Area: On 7/9/2020, at approximately 6:45am, staff person #1 walked out of the office and down the hallway to the kitchen leaving child #1 unsupervised sitting on the chair in the office. Child #1 was left unsupervised for approximately 1-2 minutes until staff person #2 entered the building and observed the child through the office window.

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: It was observed that the embedded play equipment used by children in the Preschool/School age outdoor play space was mounted over wood mulch that did not meet the recommendations of the US Consumer Product Safety Commission. The mulch that resided under the top layer was disintegrated and compacted and was no longer observed as having the depth requirement for loose-fill.

Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair.

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that upon entering or exiting the building to the outdoor play spaces large quantities of mulch that had run-off from the preschool/school age play space was assessible to mouthing children upon entering or exiting the building. It was also observed that mulch from the preschool play space was falling into the infant and toddler play spaces. (On 9/3/2020, mulch was not observed in the toddler play space but mulch was still observed at the entrance/exit of the facility building where toddlers have access to and from their fenced in play space.)

Correction Required: Pea gravel and other materials with a diameter of less than 1 inch may not be used in spaces where infants or toddlers receive care. Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that child #1did not have a written feeding schedule present at facility.

Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.

Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the toddler play space that a film formed over the protective surfacing causing it to be extremely slippery.

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: It was observed in the PreK Counts room, currently being used as a summer camp program, that the cold faucet handle on the sink in the bathroom was broken and the water could not be shut off completely leaving the sink not in good repair.

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

Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the Tod A room that a cabinet under the sink contained large plastic zip lock bags, and in the DPS toddler room a closet contained bags with diapers accessible to children that are still placing objects in their mouths. It was observed in the Tod B room that a toy contained a hole exposing stuffing, and in the DPS toddler room small crayons and markers with lids less than 1 inch were accessible to children still placing objects in their mouths.

Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Noncompliance Area: Medications were observed in the facility for child #1 and #2 but no written parental consent for administration of these medications were observed on file for either child.

Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.

Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the DPS toddler room that a staff person did not wash their hands between diaper changes.

Correction Required: A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.

Noncompliance Area: File for staff person #5 did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals 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: File for staff person #5 and #8 did not contain written documentation of emergency plan training conducted at initial hire.

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 hired 08/30/19, does not contain a completed child abuse clearance. The file for staff person #2 hired 01/27/20, does not contain required provisional hire paperwork; the NSOR was not applied for at the time of initial hire. The file for staff person #3 hired 01/24/20, does not contain required provisional hire paperwork; the NSOR was not applied for at the time of initial hire.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1, #2, and #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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: It was observed in the preschool TK room, that a power strip was plugged into the wall and outlets on that power strip were left uncovered. It was observed in the preschool room that an outlet was left uncovered behind the radio.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.