Kindercare Learning Centers

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.

Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the Tod B room that a first aid kit was being stored on the floor of the bathroom making it accessible to children.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.

Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the PreK room that shelves used by children, including the inside of the play kitchen was dusty and dirty, the edges of the floor was left unclean, and ceiling vent above locked cabinet was dusty and dirty. It was observed in the preschool TK room that the shelves and play kitchen areas were dusty and dirty. It was observed in the Tod B room that bins used to store toys used by children were dirty and floor was unclean. It was observed in the preschool room that shelves and vent by back door was dusty and dirty, and the floor of the room was unclean. It was observed in the DPS toddler room that toys, bins, floor and vents were dusty and unclean. It was observed in the Infant B room that a chair used by staff and children was unclean.

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. 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: It was observed in the preschool room that the rear wall contained chipped and peeling paint.

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

Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the Tod A room that staff were washing children's hands in a bathroom that was not being lit by natural or artificial light.

Correction Required: Rooms, hallways, stairways, outside steps, porches and ramps shall be lighted by artificial or natural light.

Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the preschool TK room that the bathroom/toileting area was not being cleaned daily. It was observed in the preschool room and the infant A rooms that the sinks appear to be leaning and not in good repair.

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

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that staff person #1 in the toddler room, staff person #2 in the preschool room, and both staff persons #3 and #4 in the PreK Counts room did not know or have designated primary care groups at the time of inspection.

Correction Required: 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 shelves used by the children in the DPS 2-year-old room were dusty and dirty.

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: It was observed in the DPS 2-year-old room that marker lids less than 1 inch were accessible to mouthing children.

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: It was observed that the refrigerator thermometer in the infant room used to store foods for the children was measuring at 48 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit.

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: It was observed that a schedule for the school age program was not posted.

Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 smacked child #1, who is of infant age, on the forearm approximately 3 to 4 times as a punishment for pulling on another child's hair.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 is of preschool age and most recent physical on file was dated 5/11/18, therefore an updated physical within the last 12 months was not found on file.

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: File for Staff person #2 contained and updated physical as of 5/11/18, however previous physicals on file was dated 3/16/16 which is more than 24 months as required. File for Staff person #3 contained and updated physical as of 2/8/18, however previous physicals on file was dated 1/22/16 which is more than 24 months as required. File for Staff person #4 contained a physical dated 3/23/17 and no updated physical was found on file within the last 24 months as required.

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: It was observed in the infant room that a bottle was not labeled with child's name.

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

Noncompliance Area: File for Staff person #1 did not include a copy of their high school diploma or GED.

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: It was observed in the PreK room, where children under the age of 5 receive care, that outlets were uncovered by the computer.

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

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that a bottle of cleaner was left on a table in the Preschool room accessible to the 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: It was observed in the PreK Counts room that the baseboard was peeling from the back wall.

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 that paint was peeling from the wall by the computer and in the PreK room paint was peeling from the wall by the tree and by the back door.

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

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 called a toddler aged child a bully.

Correction Required: A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family.

Noncompliance Area: It was observed the blue and yellow pillows in the Tod B room had holes in them exposing foam; red couch was ripped in Prek Counts room; tables were dirty and broken pet shop toy observed in the Preschool room; bin with train tracks broken and shelves and tables dirty in the Prek room; art shelves in the TK room were dirty; in the Tod A room the bottom of cabinet surface is peeling and chipping and vinyl climber has holes; in the 2 year old room the shelves were dirty and stuffed animal box was broken; in the infant room the yellow and orange pillows had holes exposing foam and mats were ripped.

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: It was observed in the Tod B room that the lower changing table storage area contained grocery bags, garbage bags, and bags that contained diapers and in the bathroom plastic bags were also observed all accessible to mouthing children.

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: Files for child #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9 and #10 all contained original agreements.

Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact form for child #4 did not contain address of child's physician.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact form for child #7 did not contain release person's address.

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: It was observed that the emergency transportation plan posting was missing from the Tod B room.

Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

Noncompliance Area: Child #9 has a current up-to-date health report on file at facility, however, the initial health report on file was dated 14 months prior. Therefore a health report was not submitted according to the 12 month requirement.

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.A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Noncompliance Area: The initial health assessment for Child #3 did not contain a physician's signature.

Correction Required: A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title.

Noncompliance Area: Health assessment for staff person #3 did not contain a physician's signature, health assessment on file for staff person #4 was unreadable, and health assessment and TB test for staff person #5 was not suitable for use in childcare.

Correction Required: A health assessment shall be conducted and a report shall be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title.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: It was observed that safe routes were not posted in facility.

Correction Required: Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the first aid kit in the vehicle was missing water, soap, and tweezers.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit, including the contents as specified in 3270.75 (relating to first-aid kit) shall be in the vehicle when children are being transported.

Noncompliance Area: Both the emergency contact forms and agreements for child #1, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, and #10 are currently updated but were not updated within the 6 month minimum requirement.

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.

Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the windows across the center are in disrepair and most do not fully close. In the TK room the wooden window frame was broken and the wooden pieces that bordered the window pane to hold it in place were no longer connected and were separating from the glass window pane, in the preschool room the window already fell out and the window area is currently boarded up with plywood. The following other issues were observed in the classrooms: green wall in 2 year old classroom had a hole and their floor was dirty, in the Tod B room there was a hole in wall behind door, wooden counter sharp and splintering; in Prek Counts room there was a hole in wall in room and in their bathroom it was dirty and flooring that was extended from floor onto walls as baseboard is peeling off wall; in Preschool room there was a hole in light blue back wall and dirty air vents and dirty floors; a hole was observed in wall under large board rear of classroom in TK room and brown dirt found on wall between windows in room; walls were dirty in the PreK room; and floor was dirty in the Tod A room.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.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: Staff person #1 did not complete the required annual firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional.

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: Staff person #2 did not have on file at facility Child Abuse Clearance acceptable for use for employment in childcare. Child abuse clearance was for volunteer purposes. Staff person #2 began employment at childcare facility on 03/28/18 but did not obtain State Police Clearance until 05/04/18, and no provisional paperwork was on file verifying that clearance was submitted on or before staff person began working in child care position.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 2 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 that outlet covers were missing from the power strip behind computers in PreK Counts room, on the wall between windows and on the back side wall in the PreK room, on the wall next to the science center and on the power strip in the TK room, and in the bathroom in Tod A room.

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

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that tape was missing from first aid kit in PreK classroom.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the following locations had chipped paint or exposed plaster: in the infant room there was chipping paint by tables, in the PreK Counts room the wall and baseboards have separated exposing crumbling wall and plaster through hole in wall and both corner wall in room and bathroom in room had chipped paint; and in the PreK room there was chipped paint and exposed plaster under flower on wall and under window.

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

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the large glass door which lead to the outdoor play space did not have any visual identifying markers placed on glass.

Correction Required: A visual strip or other visual identification shall be placed on glass located in a traffic area, a child care space or a play space.