Childcare Of The Future - Primos PA Child Care Center

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 9/12/19, cert rep observed missing labels for cots used by children during naptime in the Pre-K room.

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 9/12/19, cert rep observed missing daily activities schedule posted in the infant room as well as in the Pre-K room.

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

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 9/12/19, cert rep observed missing formula and feeding schedule in the infant room for all children in care at the facility.

Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 9/12/19, cert rep observed provider was not annually sending local traffic safety authorities written notification of the location of the facility, and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the day care facility.

Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the day care facility.

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 9/12/19, cert rep observed a first aid kit on the bus being used to transport children missing tweezers and soap.

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Noncompliance Area: During renewal application on 9/12/19, cert rep observed an out of date FBI clearance (9/4/14/) in the file of Staff 1.

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: During renewal inspection on 9/12/19, cert rep observed old mouse droppings under the shelving in the dry storage closet in the kitchen. The droppings were old, and there was no other signs of active infestation anywhere else in the facility.

Correction Required: Evidence of infestation of insects or rodents in the facility is not permitted.

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 9/12/19, cert rep observed missing first aid kit in the Pre-K room.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space.

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 9/12/19, cert rep observed the first aid kit in the infant room was missing scissors. The fist aid kit in the toddler room was missing tweezers, tape and soap.

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: During renewal inspection on 9/12/19, cert rep observed chipped paint present in several location of the back (orange) and side (red) wall of the 1st floor Pre-K room.

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

Noncompliance Area: During complaint investigation on 7/1/19, cert rep discovered the upstairs classroom was out of ratio as 11 children ages 3-5 were being cared for by only 1 staff member. Also discovered during the investigation was that a child was left to walk through the facility, up a flight of stairs, and into the upstairs classroom while unattended by a staff member.

Correction Required: The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Southeast Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a daily basis for a period of six months after DHS approves the documentation format.

Noncompliance Area: During complaint investigation on 3/25/19, cert rep discovered multiple staff members left children unattended on 3/8/19 and on 3/11/19. The owner viewed the transgressions on video and discussed the situation with the cert rep.

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 arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. 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 weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format.

Noncompliance Area: During complaint investigation on 3/25/19, cert rep observed 11 preschool aged children being supervised by only one staff member at 10:45. At 12:25, cert rep observed a child wandering down the first floor hallway and walk into the facility's office unattended.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. IF USING TIERED LIS: The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility is maintaining the required staff:child ratios at all times. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the -------- Region Office on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format. 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 arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. 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 weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format.

Noncompliance Area: During complaint investigation on 11/7/18, cert rep discovered evidence of rodent infestation present in the facility kitchen where food was being prepared and dry food storage area.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.Evidence of infestation of insects or rodents in the facility is not permitted.

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 9/6/18, CERT REP OBSERVED MISSING DOCUMENTATION SHOWING COMPLIANCE WITH THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964.

Correction Required: A legal entity must comply with The Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (43 P. S. 951-962.2), the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (42 U.S.C.A. 6101-6107), Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C.A. 2000d-2000d-4a). Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C.A. 2000e-2000e-5), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C.A. 794), the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C.A. 12101-12514).