Ywca Of York Day Care Center - York PA Child Care Center

Noncompliance Area: On 1/23/20 staff person 1 placed a child (age 3) in a bathroom and closed the door. The child was enclosed in the bathroom for approximately 47 seconds. Child was unsupervised during this time period.

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. Children must be supervised at all times.

Noncompliance Area: On 1/23/20 staff person 1 placed a child (age 3) in a bathroom, closed the door, and turned off the lights. The child was restrained in the bathroom for approximately 47 seconds. The child was placed in the bathroom because they hit another child.

Correction Required: A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs.

Noncompliance Area: On 1/23/2020, it was observed that staff person 1 had a physical on file dated 1/15/17 that expired on 1/15/19. Staff person 1 did not update their physical until 1/3/2020 creating a lapse of 1 year.

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.

Noncompliance Area: On 1/23/2020, it was observed that blind cords were dangling within reach of the children in classroom 6 (turtles). Dangling blind cords pose a potential strangulation hazard to children. CORRECTED ON SITE.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.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: On 1/24/2020 it was observed that CPSL law was not followed correctly. Staff person 2 (hire date 4/10/19) had an FBI clearance that was submitted on 4/16/19. All staff must have proof of submission of clearances on file before starting employment with children. Staff person 3 (hire date 10/22/19) submitted their FBI clearance on 9/25/19. The provisional hire period for staff person 3 ended on 1/22/19. The FBI clearance for staff person 3 is not on file and they are past their provisional hire period.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: On 1/24/2020, it was observed that the latch on the cabinet under the changing table was loose in classroom 3. Cleaning materials (toxics) were stored in the cabinet that was located at floor level allowing toxics to be accessible to children. CORRECTED ON SITE.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Noncompliance Area: On 2/8/19 it was observed that child 1 did not have signed consent by a parent for emergency medical care. CORRECTED ON SITE.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.

Noncompliance Area: On 2/8/19 it was observed that child 7, a young toddler (age 1 1/2), had not had a physical update 6 months from their last physical. Child 7 had a physical on file dated 5/8/18, update would have been due 11/2018. Physicals for young toddlers should be conducted every 6 months.

Correction Required: The initial health report for a young toddler must be dated no more than 6 months prior to the first day of attendance at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: On 2/8/19 it was observed that the trash can in room 4 that is used for diapers was broken. The lid was not able to be raised hands free. CORRECTED ON SITE.

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: On 2/8/19 it was observed that staff person 2 had a physical on file that expired on 12/26/18. A new physical was not obtained until 1/27/19. Staff maintained continued employment without an updated physical.

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.

Noncompliance Area: On 2/8/19 it was observed that staff person 1 had clearances on file that had expired in August of 2018 (state police 8/7/18, child abuse 8/19/18, FBI 8/14/18). New clearances were not obtained before the expiration date of the previous clearances (state police 12/31/18, child abuse 8/30/18, FBI 9/26/18).

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Noncompliance Area: On 2/8/19 it was observed that about 2 feet of the floor trim in the gross motor classroom was separated from the wall.

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: On 2/8/19 it was observed that the hand washing sign was missing from the sink in the bathroom in classroom 6. CORRECTED ON SITE.

Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.

Noncompliance Area: Staff person 1 was involved in two incidents of physical punishment to a child. On 8/16/18, child 2 was pushed and restrained into a bus seat by staff person 1 with their hand on or near the child's throat after the child refused to stay seated. On 8/17/18 child 1 was put onto the ground in a wrestler's move by staff person 1 after an altercation with another child and the staff person.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.

Noncompliance Area: On 2/15/18 it was observed that staff person 1 (hire date 9/5/17) had not completed mandated reporter training within their first 90 days of hire. Mandated Reporter Training was completed on 2/2/18 when it should have been completed by 12/5/17.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).