Ready Set Learn Early Childhood Lrng Center - Upper Darby PA Child Care Center

Noncompliance Area: One child/Two children's records did not contain health reports completed every 6 months as required for children infant to young toddler age. (#1)

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. Revise and submit written policies and procedures to ensure that health reports are obtained every 6 months for children infant to young toddler age.

Noncompliance Area: Two children's records did not contain health reports completed every 12 months as required for children older toddler age to preschool age. (#2 and #3)

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. Revise and submit written policies and procedures to ensure that health reports are obtained every 12 months for children older toddler to preschool age.

Noncompliance Area: Children were observed eating snack and staff did not ensure that the children's hands were washed before eating.

Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. The legal entity must arrange for all staff persons to be trained staff persons in proper hand washing requirements and procedures. Submit written verification of the completed training for all facility staff.

Noncompliance Area: One staff person's record did not contain written verification of annual minimum 6 hours of child care training. (#1)

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training. Obtain and submit written verification of annual minimum 6 hours of child care training for the identified staff person. .

Noncompliance Area: The facility was not in compliance with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services): Several staff person's records did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents. (#1- hired 6/18/14- no completed updated STATE POLICE within 60 months -report reads "under review" previous 12/12/13- recent 8/20/18-"under review" (#1)

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: 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 cannot not work in a child care position at the facility until the required CPSL document has been obtained and submitted as specified. Submit a copy of the required CPSL clearance document for the identified staff person. Develop and submit a written plan to ensure that CPSL hiring documents are obtained and properly completed including STATE POLICE clearances reported as under review.

Noncompliance Area: Toxic materials were observed stored on the same shelf as food in the food storage area.

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. Remove the toxic materials and ensure that toxic and cleaning materials are stored away from food.

Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked a sufficient amount of art materials for tactile development in the older toddler classroom.

Correction Required: Play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children shall be provided in sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use. Play equipment and materials shall include toys to handle and manipulate and art materials for tactile development. Obtain additional art materials for tactile development in a sufficient amount to preclude long waits. Submit written documentation of purchase receipts for verification of compliance.

Noncompliance Area: One child's record contained health reports that were not completed every 6 months as required for a child from infant to young toddler age. They were completed on 11/30/17 and 8/31/18. (#1)

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. Revise and submit written policies and procedures to ensure that health reports are completed in accordance with this regulation.

Noncompliance Area: Several staff person's records did not contain written verification of annual minimum 6 hours of child care training. (#1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8 and #9)

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training. Obtain and submit written verification of annual minimum 6 hours of child care training for the identified staff person.

Noncompliance Area: One staff person's record did not contain written verification of annual fire safety training. (#8)

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. Obtain and submit written verification of annual fire safety training for the identified staff person.

Noncompliance Area: The facility was not in compliance with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services): Two staff person's records did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents. (#4-hired 12/18/17-no proof of request for FBI fingerprinting prior to working with children)(#5-hired 10/3/13- CPSL clearances not completed within in 60 months).

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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. Revise and submit written policies and procedures regarding the CPSL hiring requirements to ensure that all staff persons (new and existing) have the required CPSL clearances documents in accordance with the CPSL. The facility director and administrative staff must receive DHS approved training in the CSPL hiring requirements. Submit written verification of the completed training.

Noncompliance Area: Several electrical outlets/electrical power strip in the facility lacked protective covers.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. Obtain and place protective covers in the electrical outlets. Ensure that all electrical outlets are equipped with protective covers when not in use.

Noncompliance Area: Surfaces in the facility were in need of cleaning and presented a visible hazard: the carpets in the preschool classroom needed cleaning or replacement; cubbies in the preschool classroom were wobbly and unstable.

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. Complete all cleaning and repairs as specified. Secure the cubbies so that they do not present a hazard. Develop and submit a written schedule for ongoing cleaning and maintenance to ensure compliance.

Noncompliance Area: On 10/8/18, at approximately 6:45am, staff person #1 left three children (1 infant, 1 young toddler and 1 kindergartener) unattended in the preschool room to lock the front door and upon returning was informed by the kindergartener that a child's face was bleeding and had scratches. Staff person had no knowledge of how the scratches occurred.

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.

Noncompliance Area: On 10/8/18, a child #1 sustained an injury and the facility did not provide the parent the original report on the date of the incident. The documentation on the report indicated the parent refusal on the day after the incident, not on the date of the incident.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file. Ensure that parents are provided the original report on the day of the incident involving an injury, accident or illness. Revise and submit written policies and procedures to ensure that parents are provided the original incident report on the date of the incident.