Little Jems Children's Center

3270.111(a) Written plan

“On 12/8/23 during renewal inspection Certification representative noticed that the before/afterschool classroom was missing a written plan of activities.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2023

3270.152 Adult Hygiene

“On 12/8/23 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that the proper hand washing sign was missing.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2023

3270.72(c) Good repair

“On 12/8/23 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that a screen was in need of repair.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2024

3270.107 Refrigerator

“On 12/8/23 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that one or more refrigerators was missing a thermometer.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2023

3270.113(b) No physical punishment

“On 10-16-23 parent reported to OCDEL that 3 year old teacher hit her child in the center and was observed by a parent of a child at the center. On 11-3-23 Certification Representative visited center and interviewed Director and teacher, video of the incident was no longer available due to recent power outage. During investigation director and teacher admitted that the incident did occur.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2023

3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited

“Staff member was observed and recorded on video restraining the child with the full weight of her leg while the child was on the rest mat. Staff was observed handing more than one child in an inappropriate fashion and the child was unable to move when the weight of the lag was on them.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2023

3270.31(f)(6) Health and Safety Training - Prevention of shaken baby syndrome

“At the time of the inspection the records of Staff persons #2 and #3, both having served the facility over 90 days, were lacking in the proof of having completed professional development in the prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma:”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2022

3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports

“At the time of the inspection the records of children #1 and #2 were lacking in current valid health assessments.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2022

3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

“At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #5, having served the facility in a childcare position over 90 days, was lacking in the proof of having completed pediatric first aid. The record of staff person #6, also beyond 90 days of child care service at the facility, was lacking in the proof of completion of the required health and safety trainings”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2022

3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

“At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #9, having served the facility over one year, was lacking in current State PA state police clearance, child abuse clearance and proof of mandated reporter training.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2022

3270.33(a)/3270.192(5) Each staff person meets quals/Two written references

“At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #6 was lacking in one of the two required reference letters.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2022

3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iv) Each staff person meets quals/Transcript, diploma and letters

“At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #4 was lacking in the proof of Education to qualify them for the position they had been identified to be performing at the facility.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2022

3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

“At the time of the inspection the record of staff persons #1, #7 and #8 were lacking in the written evaluation written within the last 12 months.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2022

3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

“At the time of the inspection the record of child #2 and Child #3 were lacking health insurance coverage and policy number or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2022

3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

“At the time of the inspection the record of staff persons # 1, #4 and #6 were lacking in current valid health assessments.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2022

3270.31(e) Age and Training

“At the time of the inspection the records of staff person's #1, #2, #3, #8 and #9 were lacking in the proof of 12 clock hours of child care training over the course of the past 12 hours of service at the facility.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2022

3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

“on the date of the physical site review of the facility the cabinet beneath the sink in the infant room had a child proof lock which was non operational and the toxic cleaning solution, which was accessible to the children in care, in that cabinet.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2021

3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

“At the time of the inspection the records of staff persons #2 and #3 were identified as Assistant Group Supervisor level staff and they had no proof of verified child care experience prior to service at the facility.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2021

3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

“At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 had a mandated reporter training that was completed over 60 months prior to that date.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2022

3270.33(a)/3270.35(b) Each staff person meets quals/Group sup qualifications

“At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #5 indicated them to be a Group Supervisor Level staff. There was no proof of education beyond High School.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2021