Train Up A Child Daycare And Learning Center

Noncompliance Area: Broken equipment was observed at the facility on 10/5/20. The following were observed in the toddler area; a sharp staple protruding through the rear wall of a white wooden dollhouse, two sharp protruding screws in the cubbies and a cracked plastic lid with sharp edges on the bin containing musical instruments. The following were observed in the outside play space; a purple tricycle with a broken seat with sharp edges, a yellow plastic lawn mower with two cracked areas which create pinch points, a blue plastic shopping cart with sharp edges on a broken handle, and a crack on the steps to the 2nd level of the green Little Tikes climbing structure. A cracked plastic bin containing toy trucks was also observed in the preschool 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: The file for child #1 contained an agreement which did not specify the fee.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #3 contained a health assessment conducted after their first day in a child care position. The most recent health assessment on file is now 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: At the time of the inspection, the file for staff #3 did not contain the results of a tuberculosis screening

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.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 staff #3 did not contain 2 written references.

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: Inspection summary SIN-00168374, with unverified corrections, was not posted at the facility.

Correction Required: The operator shall post a copy of each inspection summary issued by the Department in a conspicuous location used by parents. The inspection summary shall remain posted until an agent of the Department verifies that each regulatory noncompliance item cited on the inspection summary has been corrected.

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #3, with a start date of 9-15-20, did not contain documentation of receiving emergency plan training.

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. 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 files for staff #1 and #2 lacked documentation of participating in fire safety training annually as required. The most recent fire safety training was completed on 1-19-20 by both staff.

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: Based on documentation at the facility, staff #1 and staff #2 did not update mandated reporter training within 60 months as required. Staff #1 last completed the training on 3-25-15. Staff #2 last completed the training on 7-5-15.

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 file for staff #3, with a start date of 9-15-20, did not contain proof of application or completed results for the required state police clearance, child abuse clearance, or FBI clearance. The file for staff #3 also lacked a signed disclosure statement. Staff #3 was observed alone with children on 10-5-20 and 10-19-20.

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. Staff #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #3, designated as an assistant group supervisor and observed in that role on 10/5/20 and 10/19/20, did not contain a high school diploma or verification of 2 years experience with children.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: Electrical outlets, accessible to children 5 years of age or younger, which lacked protective covers were observed on a green extension cord in the toddler area and a green extension hub in the entry area.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Noncompliance Area: The following toxics were observed to be accessible to children; a tube of super glue on a cubby shelf in the toddler area, bottles of bleach, pine-sol, and Windex in an unlocked lower cabinet in the ungated kitchen, and an open bag of snow and ice melt and a bottle of Ortho weed killer with a spray hose were observed behind the trash can at the facility entrance.

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 edges of the rubber pads under the outdoor play equipment were warped and curled creating a tripping hazard.

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: At the time of the inspection on 10-19-20, the last documented fire drill was conducted on 2-13-20. The facility reopened with children in care on 9-15-20.

Correction Required: A fire drill shall be held at least every 60 days. Facility persons and children in attendance shall participate in the fire drill. Facility persons and children shall exit the building, weather permitting.