Schoolhouse Learning Center

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/23/2019 soiled diapers were observed in NON hands-free covered can.

Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/23/2019 the file for staff person #1 did not have 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: During the renewal inspection on 10/23/2019 a large utility ladder was observed in the upstairs hallway outside of the classrooms in an area accessible to the children.

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: The post to the main gate used by the parents and children was not secured at the ground. The sandbox on the preschool playground had very little sand and standing rain water was observed in the sandbox area.

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: On 10/2/2018 six tricycles with missing handlebar grips and uncovered bolts on the fence near the gate were observed on the outdoor playground.

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: On 10/2//2018 Staff person #1, hired on 6/12/2018, did not have a verification certificate of completing the required Mandated Child Abuse Reporter's training as required.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee.

Noncompliance Area: On 10/2/2018 two windows on the second floor in the end child care classroom did not have the stoppers engaged to limit the opening to 6 inches or fewer.

Correction Required: Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.

Noncompliance Area: On Monday August 13 2018, at approximately 10:30, child #1 and child #2 left the school age classroom, walked through the double doors, up the stairs and pushed the release button to the main door and exited the build. Child #1 walked partially down the facility driveway and returned to the facility. Child #2 walked down the facility driveway to Main Street and proceeded to walk to their home a little over a half a mile from the facility. Staff persons' #1 #2 #3 and #4 were unaware that Child #1 and #2 had left the building unsupervised until Child #1 rang the center doorbell to regain entrance to the facility. Child #1 was crying and soaking wet from rain. Child #2 was discovered by individual #1 at the child's home who alerted the child care facility.

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. TIERED LIS: Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a monthly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format.

Noncompliance Area: On Monday August 13 2018, at approximately 10:30, child #1 and child #2 left the school age classroom, walked through the double doors, up the stairs and pushed the release button to the main door and exited the build. Child #1 walked partially down the facility driveway and returned to the facility. Child #2 walked down the facility driveway to Main Street and proceeded to walk to their home a little over a half a mile from the facility. Staff persons' #1 #2 #3 and #4 were unaware that Child #1 and #2 had left the building unsupervised until Child #1 rang the center doorbell to regain entrance to the facility. Child #1 was crying and soaking wet from rain. Child #2 was discovered by individual #1 at the child's home who alerted the child care facility. Staff did not inform the parent/guardian of child #1 about the incident as required.

Correction Required: The facility operator shall make reports to a child's parent and to the Department in accordance with 3270.20 (relating to reporting injury, death or fire), if a child receiving care in the facility is lost or missing from the facility.

Noncompliance Area: ON 10/3/17, A BROKEN MIRROR WAS OBSERVED IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED IN THE OLDER TODDLER BATHROOM.

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Noncompliance Area: ON 10/3/17, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION BELONGING TO CHILD #3 WAS NOT PRESENT IN THE INFANT ROOM WHERE THE CHILD WAS RECEIVING CARE.

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: ON 10/3/17, AN UPDATED HEALTH ASSESSMENT WAS NOT OBSERVED IN THE FILE BELONGING TO CHILD #1 AND CHILD #2.

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: ON 10/3/17, SIX BOTTLES OBSERVED IN THE INFANT ROOM AND FOUR BOTTLES OBSERVED IN THE YOUNG TODDLER ROOM WERE NOT LABELED WITH THE CHILD'S NAME.

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

Noncompliance Area: ON 10/3/17, NO EVIDENCE OF FBI RESULTS WERE OBSERVED IN THE FILE BELONGING TO STAFF #1 (HIRE DATE 11/7/16).

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services. Facility Person # 1 -- 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.