South Hills Child Development Center Inc

3270.35(b)(2)/3270.192(2)(ii) · A group supervisor shall have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Facility Person #1 was classified as a group supervisor. There was documentation on file for Facility Person #1 of completion of a bachelors degree not in a related field, with 30 related credits. There was no documentation of the required child care experience on file.

Corrected by Feb 2, 2026

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3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.

The hot water temperature at the sink near the door in the Preschool 1 was measured to reach 118° F.

Corrected by Jan 30, 2026

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3270.106(a) · Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

There was a rest mat not labeled with the name of the child who uses it in the 2's room.

Corrected by Jan 30, 2026

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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.

Smoke detector tested was recorded as occurring on 11/21/25 and then again on 12/22/25, more than 30 days between tests.

Corrected by Jan 30, 2026

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3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

There were sharp scissors on a desk in the Preschool 1 classroom.

Corrected by Aug 15, 2025

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3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

There was an uncovered outlet in each of the following locations: on the wall in the hallway, on a wall behind the desk in the Preschool 2 room, on a power strip on the floor in the Schoolage/Toddler room.

Corrected by Aug 15, 2025

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3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

There was peeling paint on the wall in Preschool near the reading/book area and on the wall in Preschool 2 between the exterior door and the window.

Corrected by Aug 25, 2025

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3270.106(a) · Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

There were two sleeping bags in the Kindergarten/Nap room not labeled with the children's names.

Corrected by Aug 15, 2025

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3270.161(d) · Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.

There was a lunch in each of the preschool rooms in cubbies, not refrigerated, containing meat products.

Corrected by Aug 8, 2024

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3270.27(b) · The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility.

Documentation of emergency plan review dates on file indicate the plan was reviewed in January of 2023 and then again in July of 2024.

Corrected by Aug 9, 2024

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3270.27(e) · The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.

The letter to the parents explaining the emergency plan did not include information regarding accommodations in the event of an emergency.

Corrected by Aug 9, 2024

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3270.31(d)(1)/3270.36(b)(5) · A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or a Certified Childcare Professional (CCP) credential is equivalent to 9 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education or child development and 1 year of experience with children. An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.

Facility Person #2 was classified as an assistant group supervisor. The only qualifications documented on file for Facility Person #2 was a high school diploma and a CDA.

Corrected by Aug 12, 2024

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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 NSOR clearance on file for Facility Person #3 was completed after their start date. There was no proof of application for an NSOR clearance on file for Facility Person #3.

Corrected by Aug 8, 2024

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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 current health assessment on file for child #1, a preschooler, was completed more than 12 months after the previous health assessment on file.

Corrected by Aug 8, 2024

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3270.133(6) · A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.

There was a child's Epipen and Benadryl in the schoolage room with no written parental consent to administer the medication on file.

Corrected by Aug 8, 2024

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3270.151(c)(3) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

The health assessment on file for Facility Person #2 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

Corrected by Aug 12, 2024

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3270.27(a)(5) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

The facility's emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for toddlers in the event of an emergency.

Corrected by Aug 13, 2024

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3270.27(f) · The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

There was no documentation the plan was sent to the county emergency management agency and the local municipality.

Corrected by Aug 14, 2024

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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 for staff person #1 lacked a dated disclosure statement.

Corrected by Aug 15, 2023

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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 #1 lacked two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Corrected by Aug 21, 2023

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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 Fire Drill and Fire Detection Log was observed for 30 day smoke detector checks. There were 31 days between 8/19/22 and 9/19/22 and 31 days between 1/10/23 and 2/10/23.

Corrected by Aug 15, 2023

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3270.14/3270.21 · A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, staff person #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #2, staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Staff person #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Getting Started with Center-Based Care: Building Blocks for Quality.

Corrected by Aug 17, 2022

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3270.31(f) · Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #2 will have until 9/1/22 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #2, staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Getting Started with Center-Based Care: Building Blocks for Quality.

Corrected by Aug 11, 2022

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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.

In the outdoor playspace there was a bucket of Valspar exterior sealer accessible to the children. The label said "Keep Out of Reach of Children."

Corrected by Aug 11, 2022

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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.

In the outdoor playspace on the fence along both gates and in the back left corner the bolts were observed to be facing in toward the playspace causing a visible hazard. The shed in the outdoor playspace was observed to have splintered wood along the bottom of the door and bottom of the shed causing a visible hazard.

Corrected by Aug 11, 2022

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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 dark orange wooden children's chair in the outdoor playspace peeling paint was observed.

Corrected by Aug 11, 2022

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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.

The soccer nets were observed to be torn and some of the metal on the soccer net frames was observed to be rusty. Two plastic flower pots were observed to be broken around the rim causing rough edges and sharp corners. Two purple cloth book holders in the Kindergarten room were observed to be torn.

Corrected by Aug 11, 2022

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3270.124(b)(5) · Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.

The files for children #1 and #2 lacked emergency contact information that included information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.

Corrected by Aug 11, 2022

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3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) · 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. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

The file for staff person #1 lacked a health assessment that was completed prior to coming in contact with the children.

Corrected by Aug 11, 2022

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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 fire drill log was observed. The smoke detector checks were conducted more than 30 days apart. The smoke detector checks were conducted 49 days apart on 10/27/21 and 12/15/21; 33 days between 1/14/22 and 2/16/22; and 36 days between 2/16/22 and 3/24/22.

Corrected by Aug 11, 2022

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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 did not have a receipt for the interconnected system.

Corrected by Sep 22, 2021

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