Saint Benedict Center - Erie PA Child Care Center

Noncompliance Area: Observed a broken rubber band on the floor in Room 101. This creates a potential choking hazard for children who are 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: The most recent immunization records in the files for Child #1 and #2 did not include documentation of a flu shot conducted within the past 12 months or a letter of exemption from a parent or physician. Child #1: September, 2019. Child #2: November, 2018.

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

Noncompliance Area: The most recent updated health assessments in the file for Staff Person #7 exceeded 24 months between assessments. The most recent health assessment in the file for Staff Person #7 is current.

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. 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: The most recent annual fire safety trainings conducted at the facility exceeded 12 months between trainings: 3/22/19-7/8/20. The most recent fire safety training is current.

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. 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 Person #1 did not include documentation of the NSOR Certificate. The most recent Child Abuse Clearances in the file for Staff Person #2 exceeded 60 months between clearances: 1/9/15-1/10/20. The most recent Child Abuse Clearance in the file for Staff Person #2 is current. The file for Staff Person #3 did not contain an FBI Clearance on the DHS Form conducted within the past 60 months. The file did not include a letter stating that an appointment was scheduled or that an operating IDENTIGO facility was not open within 50 miles.

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. Facility Person #1 and 3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: The most recent written evaluations in the files for Staff Person #4, #5 and #6 exceeded 12 months between evaluations: Staff Person #4: 11/30/18-6/22/20. Staff Person #5: 11/26/18-6/4/20. Staff Person #6: 11/26/18-6/22/20. The most recent evaluations for all three staff are current.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Noncompliance Area: The cabinet under the sink in Room B03 was not locked. This made cleaning products, which were stored in this cabinet, 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: The cabinet under the sink in Room B03 was not locked. This made the first aid kit, which was stored in this cabinet, accessible to children.

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

Noncompliance Area: The most recent health assessments in the files for Staff Person #2 and #3 exceeded 24 months between assessments. The most recent health assessments in the files for each staff person are current.

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. 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: The file for Facility Person #1, a volunteer, did not include a copy of the PA State Police Clearance for volunteers.

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. Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: Observed frayed wood along the bottom panels of the shed in the outdoor play area.

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: Observed peeling, flaking paint along the bottom panels of the brown shed in the outdoor play area.

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

Noncompliance Area: Cracks, which created sharp edges, were observed on two of the rest cots in Room 201.

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 emergency contact form in the file for Child #1 did not include the physician's telephone number.

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: The emergency contact form in the file for Child #2 did not include the policy number for the insurance coverage.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.