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1009 Edith St, Duquesne PA 15110 · License #CER-00251614 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety 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.
The last two fire safety trainings in the file for Staff #5 are dated more than one year apart. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)
Corrected Corrected by Nov 19, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · 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.
The file(s) for Staff Person(s) #1, #3 and #4 had NSOR Certificates dated more than 60 months apart. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)
Corrected Corrected by Nov 19, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include verification of childcare experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
Mandated Reporter Training for staff #1 was dated more than 60 months ago.
Corrected by Nov 19, 2025
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
On the ceiling of Room #1 (living room), near the closet doors, there were two areas of peeling paint.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 20, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.102(a)/3270.103 · 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. Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
In the infant (back) room was a green foam climbing triangle with frayed ends posing a potential choking hazard for children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 19, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.104(a) · Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.
A child's small, wooden chair, in Room #7 (Basement) with loose screws which was causing the chair to be unstable posed a toppling or fall hazard.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 19, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) · The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.
The file(s) for child(ren) #3 contained an emergency contact form that was not updated within 6 months of the previous update. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)
Corrected Corrected by Nov 19, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
The file(s) for Child(ren) #3 lacked updates to the Emergency Contact and Fee Agreement Forms. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)
Corrected Corrected by Nov 19, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(a) · 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.
The two most recent health assessments for Staff #2 and #3 were dated more than 24 months apart. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)
Corrected Corrected by Nov 19, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.181(c)/3270.181(d) · A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. Following review, a parent shall attest to the accuracy of information in the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at each review by affixing a dated signature to the record.
The file(s) for Child(ren) #3 lacked updates to the Emergency Contact and Fee Agreement Forms. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)
Corrected Corrected by Nov 19, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(a)/3270.131(e) · The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.
The file(s) for Child(ren) #3 lacked updates to the Emergency Contact and Fee Agreement Forms. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)
Corrected Corrected by Nov 19, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · 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.
The two most recent PA State Police, Child Abuse and FBI Clearances for Staff #1 were dated more than 60 months apart. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET).
Corrected Corrected by Nov 6, 2024
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include verification of childcare experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
Mandated Reporter Training for staff #1 was dated more than 60 months ago.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 6, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.102(a) · 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.
Outdoor wooden, embedded, treehouse had boards which were deteriorating and had pointed edges poses a puncture and/or cutting hazard. A strip of embedded wood, in the rubber mulch area, left of the wooden treehouse poses a tripping hazard.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 23, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(a) · 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.
The two most recent Health Assessments for Staff #1 and #2 were dated more than 24-months apart. (See IS CODE SHEET)
Corrected Corrected by Nov 6, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.
The facility's fire alarm test report documented testing of the fire alarm system between 01/06/2024 and 02/12/2024 (37 Days). The test conducted was more than 30 days apart.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 6, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · 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.
The updates to the fire safety trainings on file for Staff Person #3 exceeded 12 months between trainings dated 6.6.22 and 10.7.23.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 10, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
The updates to the PA State Police and PA Child Abuse for Staff Person #2 exceeded 60 months. The PA State Police clearances were dated 5.14.18 and 10.11.23 and the Child Abuse Clearances were dated 5.23.18 and 10.19.23. The updates to the FBI Clearances on file for Staff Person #3 exceeded 60 months. The FBI Clearances on file were dated 3.2.18 and 9.12.23. The files for Staff Person's #4 and #5 lacked a current signed disclosure statement. The signed disclosure statements on file were an older version and did not meet all of the requirements of the CPSL.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 10, 2023
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.
A bottle of hand sanitizer, labeled keep out of reach of children, was observed on a stand in the dining room classroom. The hand sanitizer could be accessible to children receiving care in the space.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 10, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.76 · 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.
Exposed bolts were observed along the two adjoining fence areas farthest from the child care facility. One exposed bolt was also observed near the embedded equipment area.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 13, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.91(a) · Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.
A door leading from the living room classroom to the hallway was observed to be blocked by a shelf on the classroom side and by a vacuum on the hallway side.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 9, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(3) · The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).
The file for Child #5 lacked a current child service report addressing the child's growth and development.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 9, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
The agreement for Child #2 lacked the designated release persons to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 13, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
The agreement form for Children #2 and #3 lacked an admission date.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 13, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(b) · A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.
The files for Children #4 and #5 were observed to contain the original agreements.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 14, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
The emergency contact forms for Children #2, #3 and #5 lacked the complete addresses for the release persons listed. The emergency contact form for Child #2 also lacked a telephone number for one of the release persons listed.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 19, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(e) · A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.
The written emergency transportation plan was not posted in the classrooms in the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 9, 2023
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(a) · 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.
The updates to the health assessments on file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 24 months between examinations completed on 6.17.21 and 7.31.23.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 9, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.181(c) · A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.
The updates to the emergency contact form and financial agreements for Children #1 and #5 have exceeded 6 months since their last review. The emergency contact form and financial agreement for Child #1 were dated 12.22.22 and the emergency contact form and financial agreement for Child #5 were dated 7.6.22.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 19, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(2)(ii) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
The file for Staff Person #5 lacked verification of education and experience to qualify them for a position at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 10, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(5) · 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.
The file for Staff Person #5 lacked two written, nonfamily references attesting to their suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 9, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
Loose crib sheets were observed on the crib mattresses in the infant napping room upstairs.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 29, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
The emergency plan lacked information as to the method for a facility person to contact parents to inform them that an emergency situation has arisen and then ended and how they may be safely reunited with their children.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 22, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(c) · 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.
The emergency plan update was dated 10.1.22. The files for Staff Person's #1, #3 and #4 lacked documentation that they had received training in regards to the updated plan. The emergency plan training on file was dated 5.27.22 for Staff Person's #3 and #4 and 6.1.22 for Staff Person #1.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 9, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · 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.
The file for Facility Person #1 included fire safety trainings dated 7.20.20, 6.1.22 and 10.28.22. The fire safety training exceeded 12 months between 7.20.20 and 6.1.22.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 7, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #2 may not work at the facility.
The mandated reporter trainings on file for Facility Person #1 exceeded 60 months between trainings occurring on 2.23.15 and 10.28.22. The file for Facility Person #2 lacked verification that they had been fingerprinted for their FBI clearance prior to starting at the facility. The NSOR request on file was also dated 2 days after starting at the facility. Facility Person #2 has exceeded 45 days in the facility at this time (see LIS code sheet) and a completed FBI clearance was not on file at the time of the inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 26, 2022
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.
The hot water in the first floor restroom was observed to measure at 138.6° F.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 7, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.74 · The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.
The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center were not posted at the telephone in the Upstairs Infant Middle Classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 7, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.75(c) · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.
The first aid kits in Classrooms #2 and #4 were missing tape. The first aid kit in Classroom #5 was missing gloves.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 7, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.102(a) · 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.
In the outdoor play yard a fire truck ride on toy was observed to have a broken pretend ladder causing sharp edging.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 6, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.102(c) · Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair.
The Rubber Mulch in place under the embedded play structure in the back of the facility did not meet the recommended 6 inches of loose fill for the material and fall height.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 5, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.111(b) · The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.
Written plans of daily activities were not posted in the upstairs Infant Classrooms (#3, #4 and #5).
Corrected Corrected by Dec 7, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(2) · An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
The agreement on file for Child #4 lacked the date on which the fee is to be paid.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 26, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(3) · The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).
The files for Children #1 and #2 lacked child service reports that had been completed within the last 6 months.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 26, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.
The agreement form on file for Child #4 lacked the arrival and departure times for the child.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 7, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
The agreement forms on file for Children #1, #4 and #5 lacked the release person information.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 7, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
The agreement forms on file for Children #2, #4 and #5 lacked the admission dates.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 9, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(a) · Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.
The emergency contact form for Child #2 lacked information related to who should be contacted in an emergency.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 9, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
The emergency contact form for Child #2 lacked the health insurance coverage and policy number for the child.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 16, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
The emergency contact forms for Children #2 and #3 lacked the release person addresses and the telephone numbers for 1 of those release persons listed.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 9, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(c) · When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.
An emergency contact form was missing for a child receiving care in the Upstairs Infant Middle Classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 9, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(e) · A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.
The emergency transportation plan was not posted in Classroom #1 or #2. The emergency transportation plan posted in the Upstairs Classrooms #3, #4 and #5 lacked information related to staffing provisions in the event of an emergency.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 5, 2023
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(b)(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler.
The file for Child #1, a young toddler, lacked an updated health report that had been completed within the last 6 months. The last dated health assessment was 4.28.22.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 22, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(b)(2) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.
The file for Child #2, a preschool age child, lacked an updated health assessment within the last 12 months. The last documented health assessment was dated 12.2.20.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 16, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(e)(1) · The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.
The file for Children #1 and #2 lacked verification of an annual influenza vaccination. The file for Child #3 lacked documentation that they had received their 4 month Rotavirus, DTAP, HIB, Pneumococcal and Polio vaccinations. Written exemptions were not on file at the time of the inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 22, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.166(1) · A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.
Written statements giving the formula and feeding schedules were missing for 3 infants receiving care at the time of the inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 16, 2022
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.181(a) · An operator shall establish and maintain an individual record for each child enrolled in the facility.
The agreement form on file for Child #5 included the child's sibling's names. The child did not have his own individual agreement form.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 16, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.181(c) · A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.
The updates to the emergency contact form for Child #2 were dated 11.2.20 and 9.17.22. The only agreements on file for Children #2 and #5 were dated 10.22.22. This did not allow for verification that it had been updated as required. The children have exceeded 6 months in care (refer to LIS code sheet).
Corrected Corrected by Dec 23, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(8) · A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.
Original agreement forms were observed on file for Children #3 and #4. The parent is to receive the original agreement.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 19, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
The facility lacked documentation that an annual emergency drill had been completed at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 13, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(a) · The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.
The initial health assessment on file for Child #1 exceeded 60 days following the child's start date. The health assessment was dated 101 days after starting at the facility. The file for Child #4 lacked an initial health assessment within 60 days of starting at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 16, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · 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 the criminal history record, the FBI clearance, the NSOR certificate, child abuse registry clearance information, and a copy of the disclosure statement as required under the CPSL.
The file for staff #1 contains a child abuse clearance that was renewed one month late. However, the child abuse clearance that is now on file is current.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2021
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.76 · 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.
Observed 2 areas on the walls in the infant nap area that were damaged. Observed exposed bolts on one toilet on the first floor.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 31, 2021
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.102(a) · 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.
Observed 2 riding toys in the outside play space that were damaged.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2021
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.102(c) · Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair.
The rubber mulch had been kicked out from under the embedded swing set and dispersed to the outer areas of the play space leaving areas under the swing set without any mulch/loose fill at all. . Therefore, there was not an adequate amount of mulch under the embedded swing set.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 30, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
The files for children #1 through #4 lack release persons on the agreement.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.
The file for child #1 lacks signed parental permission for emergency medical care and minor first aid.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 30, 2021
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.
The facility conducted monthly fire system tests every 30 days however did not log the tests.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
The file for child #1 lacks an initial health assessment. Child #1 started care on 8/28/20.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 30, 2021
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.