Learning Steps Preschool - Walnut Township

5180-37:06 Cleaning and sanitizing supplies

“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.”

5180-37:04 Staff Medical statement

“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.”

Corrected during the visit

5180-37:04 Licensed staff in-service requirement

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

Corrected during the visit

5180-37:04 Required background checks

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

5180-37:04 Orientation training

“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.”

Corrected during the visit

5180-37:04 Staff with required health and safety trainings

“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.”

Corrected during the visit

5180-37:04 Staff minimum requirements

“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.”

Corrected during the visit

5180-37:04 Staff with required health and safety trainings

“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.”

Corrected during the visit

5180-37-08 Immunization records

“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.”

Corrected during the visit

5180-37:08 Child medical statement

“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.”

Corrected during the visit

5180-37:04 Individuals used in ratio

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

Corrected during the visit

5180-37-08 Names and telephone numbers of physician and dentist

“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.”

Corrected during the visit

5180-37:05 Annual fire inspection

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

5180-37:04 Staff Medical statement

“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.”

Corrected during the visit

5180-37:04 Public preschool general education teacher requirements

“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.”

Corrected during the visit

5180-37:04 Staff with required health and safety trainings

“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.”

Corrected during the visit

5180-37:04 Staff with required health and safety trainings

“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.”

Corrected during the visit

5180-37:04 Staff / child ratio maintained at all times

“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.”

5180-37:04 Orientation training

“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.”

Corrected during the visit

5180-37:04 Background check updates

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

3301-37:08 Child medical statement

“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”

Corrected during the visit

3301-37:05 Electrical outlets

“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.”

Corrected during the visit

3301-37:04 Orientation training

“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.”

Corrected during the visit

3301-37:04 Staff Medical statement

“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.”

3301-37:04 Required background checks

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