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320 N 7th St, Jeannette PA 15644 · License #CER-00254181 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.113(a) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises.
At approximately 9:30am, Children #1, #2, #3 and #4 were observed in the hallway with 3 therapists unrelated to the Legal Entity. A Staff person was not present during this time to provide supervision of the children. Written parental consents were not present giving permission for the children to be unsupervised with the therapists.
Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(a)(1) · Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.
At approximately 9:30am, Children #1, #2, #3 and #4 were observed in the hallway with 3 therapists unrelated to the Legal Entity. A Staff person was not physically present with the children during this time. Written parental consents were not present giving permission for the children to be unsupervised with the therapists.
Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2026
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Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
In Classroom 204, one electrical outlet was observed to be missing a protective receptacle cover.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 31, 2026
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 Classroom 206, one basket style bin was observed to be broken in a couple areas which caused potential pinch points.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 31, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.135(a)(3) · If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.
In Classroom 208, Staff Person #1 was observed to dispose of a soiled diaper by lifting the lid with their hand. The hands-free mechanism was not used to allow for appropriate disposal of the soiled diaper.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 31, 2026
Category: health medication. 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.
A loose crib sheet was observed on one of the cribs an infant was observed to be resting on in Classroom 208. The crib sheet provided by the parent was for a standard size crib, as opposed to the smaller crib present, resulting in the sheet not fitting properly to allow for the required tight fit.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 17, 2025
Category: health medication. 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 updates to the emergency plan training for Staff Person #2 exceeded 12 months between trainings dated 2.5.24 and 6.13.25.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 17, 2025
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 Staff Person #3 lacked completion of annual fire safety training within 12 months of starting at the facility. The fire safety training was completed 450 days after starting at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 17, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
Two packages of Lysol wipes and one bottle of Adhesive Remover were observed in an unlocked cabinet near the entrance of Classroom 206. A "PocketBac" hand sanitizer was observed in the front pocket of a bookbag in a child's cubby. The Lysol wipes, Adhesive Remover and hand sanitizer could be accessible to school age children receiving care in the child care space. All items were labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 17, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.75(b) · A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.
The bookbag containing the first aid kit was observed to be hanging from a hook in Classroom 206. It was observed that some of the school age children receiving care in the space could reach the bookbag, which made the first aid kit accessible.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 17, 2025
Category: health medication. 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.
In the downstairs Gross Motor Room peeling paint was observed on the wall to the right of the entrance to the space. In the stairwell leading to the Gross Motor Room damaged plaster was observed on the wall above the stairs resulting in pieces of plaster to have fallen onto the stairs.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 1, 2025
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 basketball hoop was observed in front of the door in the Indoor Gross Motor Space. This resulted in the egress being obstructed.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 17, 2025
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.
One cracked bin, with two potential pinch points, was observed on a shelf accessible to children in Classroom 206. In the downstairs Gross Motor Room the coating on two foam blocks and a green ball were observed to be peeling off causing the foam to be exposed. The space is to be utilized by all age groups.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 17, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
In Classroom 202, 14 preschoolers were observed to be receiving care. The mat chart in place only identified 8 assigned mats. Staff reported that all the children are present for naptime. This resulted in rest equipment not being labeled for use of a specific child for 6 of the children present.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 22, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.106(f) · At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.
In Classroom 202, two children were observed to be sleeping on rest equipment that had been spaced at least 2 feet apart, but a large pillow was observed between the rest equipment. This did not allow for free space to be present as intended.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 17, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
The emergency contact form for Child #2 lacked the work address and telephone number for the enrolling parent.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 21, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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 #1, an older toddler, lacked an updated health report that had been completed within the last 12 months. The most recent health report was dated 6.3.24.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 8, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). Child #1 will be dismissed at the close of business on 7.17.25.
The file for Child #1 lacked an immunization record for the child. A written exemption was not on file at the time of the inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 18, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(2) · An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.
The tuberculosis screening on file for Staff Person #1 was not completed within 12 months of starting, or during the time of prior employment in a child care position. The tuberculosis screening was completed 414 days prior to starting at a child care facility.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 8, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
One unlabeled bottle was observed in the refrigerator in Classroom 208.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 17, 2025
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 parent signatures on the combined emergency contact/agreement form on file for Child #1 lacked a date to allow for verification that the parent had reviewed the form at least once every 6 months.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 17, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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 exceeded 30 days between alarm testing on 4.7.25, 5.19.25, and 6.20.25.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 17, 2025
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 file for Children #1 and #2 lacked an initial health assessment within 60 days of enrollment at the facility. The initial health report for Child #1 was dated 94 days after starting. Child #2 has exceeded 60 days since their first day of enrollment.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 8, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(2)(ii) · A record of a person with a positive tuberculin skin test shall include the results of a chest x-ray and evaluation for chemoprophylaxis.
The file for Staff Person #3 lacked a copy of the chest x-ray to include an evaluation for chemoprophylaxis.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 11, 2024
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 #1 and #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
The file for Staff Person #1 lacked verification that they had been fingerprinted for their FBI clearance prior to starting at the facility. Staff Person #1 has exceeded 45 days in a child care taking position and a completed FBI was still not on file at the time of the inspection. The file for Staff Person #2 lacked an out of state Criminal History Check for a state they have resided in within the last 5 years prior to starting at the facility. The file for Staff Person #3 lacked a completed PA State Police Clearance at the time of the inspection. The PA State Police Clearance on file indicated it was "under review". The file for Staff Person #3 lacked a completed NSOR Certificate within 45 days of starting at the facility. The completed NSOR Certificate was dated 94 days after starting at the facility. The file for Staff Person #3 also lacked verification that they had requested their out of state Child Abuse and Neglect Registry for a state that they had resided in within 5 years of starting at the facility. The request for their out of state Criminal History was not on file prior to starting at the facility. The request for the out of state Criminal History was dated 98 days after starting and the completed clearance was dated 129 days after starting at the facility. Staff Person #3 has exceeded 45 days in a child care taking position but at the time of the inspection they have been a resident of Pennsylvania in excess of 5 years.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 10, 2024
Category: background checks. 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 updates to the emergency contact and financial agreement form for Children #1 and #3 exceeded 6 months between updates dated 7.2023 and 4.2024.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 10, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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 most recent health reports on file for Child #2, a preschool age child, exceeded 12 months between examinations completed on 3.14.2022 and 7.29.2023.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 10, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.133(6) · A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.
The facility lacked written parental consent for administration of an Albuterol Inhaler intended for a child in care in Classroom 206.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 10, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.134(a)/3270.152 · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.
In Classroom 107, Staff Person #1 was observed to change the diaper of a Toddler-age child and they did not ensure the child washed their hands prior to going to play with toys in the classroom. Staff Person #1 was also observed to get keys to open the cabinet where the toxics were kept and then open the cabinet prior to washing their own hands following the diaper change.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 10, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.135(a)(3) · If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.
Staff Person #1 was observed to change a toddler and dispose of the soiled wipes used during diapering by lifting the lid to the garbage can with their hand. The hands-free foot pedal was not used as required.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 10, 2024
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 health assessments on file for Staff Person #4 exceeded 24 months between examinations on 3.1.2022 and 4.8.2024.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 10, 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 lacked verification that the facility is activating the interconnected smoke alarms every 30 days.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 10, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.171(a) · An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.
The facility lacked documentation that they had submitted their annual traffic letter to the local traffic safety authorities.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 10, 2024
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 at the sink in Classroom 202 was measured at 116.4° F. The hot water at the sink in Classroom 203 was measured at 116.8° F. The hot water at the sink in Classroom 201 was measured at 114.8° F.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 19, 2023
Category: physical safety. 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 report that had been completed within the last 12 months. The most recent health assessment on file was dated 3.14.22.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 30, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). Child #1 must be dismissed from the facility at the close of business on 7.19.23.
The file for Child #1 lacked documentation that the child had received an annual influenza vaccination as recommended by the ACIP. A written exemption was not in the child's file at the time of the inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 19, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(5) · 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 emergency contact form for Child #1 lacked signed parental consent for administration of minor first aid by facility staff.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 28, 203
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
The file for Staff Person #1 lacked the required 1-hour health and safety training update.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 30, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(d)(7)/3270.131(d)(8) · A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. A health report shall include a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.
The health assessment on file for Child #2 lacked a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. The health assessment also lacked a statement that the child had received all age-appropriate screenings recommended by the AAP.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 31, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Documentation that the plan had been sent to the county emergency management agency was not on file at the time of the inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 21, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(e)(2)(i) · Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record.
The written medical exemption on file for Child #2 lacked a date. The written exemption on file for Child #4 lacked a signature and the date.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 11, 2022
Category: health medication. 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 kit in Classroom #207 was missing gauze.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 21, 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.
One cracked bin with a potential pinch point was observed in classroom #203.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 21, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.161(d) · Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.
A lunchbox containing ham cubes was observed on a shelf in Classroom 201.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 21, 2022
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(a)(1) · Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.
At approximately 1:54pm Staff Person #1 and #2 were observed with 11 young school age children. Staff Person #2 identified being responsible for 4 children. Staff Person #1 was unsure which children she was assigned responsibility for as she was covering for another Staff on break and they did not leave their assignment tags. This left 7 children unassigned.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 21, 2022
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
The emergency contact form for Child #1 lacked the completed address for the physician.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 10, 2022
Category: health medication. 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 #3 lacked the policy number for the health insurance
Corrected Corrected by Aug 10, 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 form for Child #1 and #2 lacked the complete addresses for the release persons listed.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 10, 2022
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 was not completed within 60 days of starting at the facility. The initial health assessment was completed 89 days after starting.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 19, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.