LEARNING STEPS PRESCHOOL - WALNUT TOWNSHIP

During the inspection, and a review of children's files, it was determined that a medical was not provided for a child three years old or older within 30 days of admission and/or the examination did not occur within twelve months prior to the date of admission.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved – Technical Assistance Provided

During the inspection, and a review of children(s) files, it was determined that the health record of each child did not include immunization records.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved – Technical Assistance Provided

During the inspection and review of staff files, individuals used to count in ratio did not have evidence of a signed medical statement on or before the first day of employment.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved – Technical Assistance Provided

During the inspection, it was observed that cleaning and sanitizing supplies stored in a space that is accessible to children in that a disinfectant aerosol spray was on the cubby top in the boys restroom.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Submitted

During the inspection, and a review of children(s) files, it was determined that the health record of each child did not include the name and telephone number of a dentist in case of emergency.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved – Technical Assistance Provided

During the inspection and a review of staff files, individuals used in ratio did not have documentation to meet requirements.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved – Technical Assistance Provided

During the inspection and review of staff files, at least one staff member did not have a current age appropriate course in first aid from an approved provider within 90 days of hire.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved – Technical Assistance Provided

During the inspection and review of staff files, individuals used in ratio did not have documentation of a high school diploma or equivalent on file and available for review.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved – Technical Assistance Provided

During the inspection and review of staff files, at least one staff member did not have a current age appropriate course in CPR from an approved provider within 90 days of hire.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved – Technical Assistance Provided

During the inspection and review of staff files, individuals used in ratio did not have documentation of the required orientation training prescribed by the department completed within thirty days of the start date.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved – Technical Assistance Provided

During the inspection and review of staff files, individuals used in ratio did not have evidence of criminal background checks that meet the requirements.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Submitted

During the inspection and review of staff files, preschool staff licensed by the department did not have evidence of ten in-service hours annually.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved – Technical Assistance Provided

During the inspection and review of staff files, the public preschool general education teacher did not have a valid prekindergarten teaching certificate, associate license, or early childhood license to meet requirements of the position in that the license was expired.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved – Technical Assistance Provided

During the inspection and review of staff files, individuals used to count in ratio did not have evidence of a signed medical statement on or before the first day of employment.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved – Technical Assistance Provided

During the inspection, documentation of a current fire inspection was not on file. Date of last fire inspection was 8/23/2023.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

During the inspection and review of staff files, background checks were not updated every five years.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

During the inspection and review of staff files, individuals used in ratio did not have documentation of the required orientation training prescribed by the department completed within thirty days of the start date.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved – Technical Assistance Provided

During the inspection, sufficient individuals were not physically present with children to meet staff/child ratio in that in that a teacher stepped out of the classroom (Room 22) multiple times leaving a ratio of 1:9 in the special education room.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

During the inspection and review of staff files, at least one person onsite does not have a current age appropriate course in first aid from an approved provider.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved – Technical Assistance Provided

During the inspection and review of staff files, at least one person onsite does not have a current age appropriate course in CPR from an approved provider.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved – Technical Assistance Provided

During the inspection and review of staff files, individuals used in ratio did not have evidence of criminal background checks that meet the requirements.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

During the inspection and review of staff files, individuals used to count in ratio did not have evidence of a signed medical statement on or before the first day of employment.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

During the inspection and review of staff files, individuals used in ratio did not have documentation of the required orientation training prescribed by the department completed within thirty days of the start date.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved – Technical Assistance Provided

During the inspection, it was observed that electrical outlets are not covered when not in use and there was no documentation on file to indicate the outlets are tamper resistant.This was rectified when pointed out.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved – Technical Assistance Provided

During the inspection, and a review of children's files, it was determined that the medical statements were not updated every thirteen months from the date of examination

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved – Technical Assistance Provided

An application for a preschool license was not submitted 30 days prior to children attending the program.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved