All Gods Children Early Learning Center - Aliquippa PA Child Care Center

Noncompliance Area: Observed protruding screws from the steps and wall climber on the Jungle Gym in the outdoor play space. Observed cracks, which created sharp edges, on the window ledge of the playhouse in the outdoor play space.

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 most recent Child Service Reports in the files for Child #3 and #4 exceeded 6 months between reports: 8/1/19-8/1/20. Child service reports were due for these children prior to the suspended regulations due to COVID-19 shutdown. The most recent Child Service Reports in the files for each child are current.

Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Noncompliance Area: The most recent updated health reports in the file for Child #3, a preschool child, exceeded 12 months between reports. An updated health report was due for this child prior to the suspended regulations due to COVID-19 shutdown. The most recent health report in the file for Child #3 is current.

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 most recent immunization record in the file for Child #3 did not contain documentation of a flu shot administered within the past 12 months: December, 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 health assessments in the files for Staff Person #1 and #4 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: A complete menu, which contained all four food groups, was not posted at the facility. The posted menu included only the entree.

Correction Required: An operator shall conspicuously post the menu at least 1 week in advance or provide a menu to each family.

Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact Forms and Fee Agreements in the files for Child #1 and #2 have not been updated by the parent since the children's enrollment. Child #1: enrolled 8/27/19. Child #2: enrolled 6/24/19. The Emergency Contact Forms and Fee Agreements in the files for Child #3 and #4 have not been updated by the parent in the past six months. Child #3: 8/29/19. Child #4: 8/1/19. Updates were due for these children prior to the suspended regulations due to COVID-19 shutdown.

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: The files for Staff Person #1, 2, 3 and 5 did not include documentation of Mandated Reporter Training conducted within the past 60 months. Staff Person #1: 5/11/15 Staff Person #2: 12/29/14 Staff Person #3: 5/27/15 Staff Person #5: 6/8/15.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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 NSOR Certificates in the files for all staff were dated 7/8/20. This was after the required date of 7/1/20. The NSOR Certificates for all staff are current. The most recent State Police Clearances in the files for Staff Person #2, 3 and 5 exceeded 60 months between clearances: Staff Person #2: 4/20/15-9/8/20. Staff Person #3: 4/20/15-9/8/20. Staff Person #5: 4/20/15-9/8/20. Theses clearances are now current. The files for Staff Person #2, 3 and 5 did not include a Child Abuse Clearance conducted within the past 60 months. Staff Person #2 and #3: 4/22/15. Staff Person #5: 5/6/15.

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 #2, #3 and #5 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: The first written evaluation for Staff Person #1 was conducted more than 12 months after the staff person's first day working in child care at the facility. First day working in child care: 12/6/18. First Evaluation: July 2020. This evaluation is 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 first Child Service Report in the file for Child #1 dated 8/1/19 was more than six months after the child's enrollment date: 9/28/18. This Child Service Report is current.

Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact Binders in Rooms 201 and 205 did not include Emergency Contact Forms for Child #1, #2 and #3, who were receiving care in these areas.

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: The Emergency Transportation Plan was not posted in Room 205.

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: The file for Child #4, a School-Age Child, did not include a health report dated in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance in 28 Pa. Code 23.2 (relating to medical examinations).

Correction Required: The initial health report for a school-age child must be dated in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance in 28 Pa. Code 23.2 (relating to medical examinations). A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1, an Older Toddler, did not include an updated health report conducted within the past 12 months.

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.