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PLZ ACROSS FROM KEYSTONE BAKERY, ENTER RIGHT SIDE, Monessen PA 15062 · License #CER-00242351 · Center · Child Care Center
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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.
Broken magnatiles in the Pre-K 1 Room and a foam peg pad with teeth marks in the Toddler Room were observed accessible to children and not in good repair. A bike helmet with a cracked plastic coating with sharp edges was observed in the outdoor play space and could be harmful to children.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 9, 2026
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 the Infant Room, a crib lacked a label for the use of a specific child.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 9, 2026
Category: physical safety. 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 on file for Child #5 lacked the phone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 9, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
The emergency contact forms on file for Child #1 and Child #4 lacked the enrolling parent's work address and work telephone number.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 9, 2026
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 form on file for Child #6 lacked complete addresses for all listed release persons.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 9, 2026
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 two most recent health assessments on file for Child #2 (Preschool Age, 8/27/24 & 9/17/25) and Child #3 (Preschool Age, 7/26/24 & 8/6/25) are dated more than 12 months apart.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 9, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(c) · A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title.
The health assessment on file for Child #1, dated 8/6/25, lacked the professional title of the individual who completed the report.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 9, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(d)(7) · 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.
The most recent health assessments on file for Child #1 (dated 8/6/25) and Child #2 (dated 9/17/25) do not indicate if the child is free from contagious disease and may participate in child care.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 9, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 initial health assessment on file for Staff #1 was dated 9/12/25, which is after Staff #1's date of hire (SEE IS CODE SHEET). The initial health assessment on file for Staff #2 was dated 8/27/25, which is after Staff #2's date of hire (SEE IS CODE SHEET).
Corrected Corrected by Jun 9, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) · 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. 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 #2 contained a tuberculosis screening dated 8/29/25, which is after Staff #2's date of hire (SEE IS CODE SHEET).
Corrected Corrected by Jun 9, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(5) · An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
The health assessment on file for Staff #3, dated 5/7/26, does not include the physician or health care professional's assessment of the staff person's suitability to provide child care.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 9, 2026
Category: health medication. 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 most recent documented fire alarm testing was dated 9/15/25, more than 30 days prior.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 30, 2025
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.
A loose crib sheet was observed in Room 105, which could cause suffocation.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 22, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.
The two most recent staff evaluations on file for Staff #1 are dated 10/24/23 and 11/4/24, more than 12 months apart.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.66(b) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.
An unlabeled spray bottle containing cleaning products was observed in the Kitchen.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 23, 2025
Category: ratio. 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 Pre-K 1 Room, peeling paint was observed on the bottom of the metal cabinets.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 23, 2025
Category: physical safety. 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 forms for Child #2 and Child #3 lacked the address and phone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 2, 2025
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 on file for Child #4 lacked the child's health insurance/MA coverage name for the child's health care benefits.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 2, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
The most recent health assessment on file for Child #1 (Young Toddler at the time) is dated 7/24/24, more than 6 months prior.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 2, 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).
The immunization record for Child #4 (Older Toddler) lacked the following immunizations: 1 dose of DTAP, 1 dose of Hib, 1 dose of Pneumococcal, and 1 dose of Hepatitis A without a Letter of Exemption in the file. Child #4 must be dismissed from care by close of business on 6/30/25 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2025
Category: health medication. 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.
Children's lunchboxes containing potentially hazardous foods from home were observed hanging on a hook in the hallway and were not refrigerated.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 22, 2025
Category: nutrition. 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 #4 contained an initial health assessment lacking a date, making it invalid.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 2, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.67(a) · Trash shall be removed from the facility at least once per day.
A trash can in the outside play space was observed with garbage from days prior.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 29, 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 Toddlers classroom, a couch and chair were observed to have peeling vinyl pieces less than one inch in diameter which was accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 30, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.94(a)(4) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that the hypothetical locations of the fire are rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location is never the same for consecutive drills.
The facility's fire drill log contained multiple consecutive hypothetical locations of the fire for the fire drills in June 2024 and July 2024.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 30, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.
The director completed a written evaluation of staff #4 on 12/14/2023, which was more than 12 months following the date their previous evaluation was completed on 10/31/2022.
Corrected Corrected by May 15, 2024
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.
In the infant room, a loose crib sheet was observed in a crib designated for use by an infant in care, posing a potential suffocation hazard for the child.
Corrected Corrected by May 15, 2024
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.
Staff #9 received training regarding the emergency plan on 3/1/2024, which was more than 12 months following the date of their previous training on 10/18/2022.
Corrected Corrected by May 15, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 facility's parent letter did not explain their plan to provide accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected Corrected by May 15, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
Staff #3 completed mandated reporter training on 4/26/2024, which was more than 60 months following the date of completion of their previous training on 2/18/2019.
Corrected Corrected by May 15, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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 the infant room, a crib did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides while it was in use.
Corrected Corrected by May 15, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 record for staff #2, #4, #6, #7 and #8 included a current health assessment dated more than 24 months following the date of their previous health assessment.
Corrected Corrected by May 15, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
The record for staff #1, #3 and #5 lacked verification of an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
Corrected Corrected by May 15, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 operator did not provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the subsequent updates to the emergency plan.
Corrected Corrected by May 22, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.71 · Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110° F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact.
The door to the kitchen was unlocked making the stove, which is a source of heat exceeding 110°, accessible to children in care.
Corrected Corrected by May 18, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.181(c) · 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 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 records for child #1 and #2, preschool children, included a current health report dated more than 12 months following the date of their previous health reports.
Corrected Corrected by May 18, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.183(a) · Child records are confidential and shall be stored in a locked cabinet.
Child records were not stored in a locked cabinet.
Corrected Corrected by May 19, 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.
Sharp knives were observed in a drawer with a failed childproof lock in the kitchen, which was unlocked, making them accessible to children and posing a threat to their health and safety.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 15, 2022
Category: health medication. 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.
Operator did not develop and implement a policy and procedure that addresses how to identify and prevent shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment
Corrected Corrected by Jun 15, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire:
Staff persons #1, #5, #6 and #7 who worked in child care more than 90 days did not complete CCDBG health and safety training. Staff person #8 completed CCDGB health and safety training on 4/29/2022, more than 90 days following first day working in child care.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 17, 2022
Category: health medication. 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 child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
The record for staff #8 who has worked in child care more than 90 days did not include verification of mandated reporter training. The record for staff #3 included verification of mandated reporter training completed on 3/7/2022, more than 90 days following their first day working in child care.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 17, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.
The director did not complete a minimum of one written evaluation every 12 months for staff person #2 during the period between 7/13/2020 and 9/20/2021 and staff person #7 during the period between 7/13/2020 and 9/14/2021.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 17, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.82(i) · A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.
There were wall mounted waste receptacles in both bathrooms that were not lidded.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 15, 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.
Cracks were observed on a plastic storage container being used in the outdoor play space, where it was accessible and posed a potential pinch point for children in care.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 15, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.103 · 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.
Empty plastic shopping bags were observed hanging on the door knob in the kitchen, which was unlocked, making them accessible to children.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 15, 2022
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 emergency contact information for child #1 was not reviewed once in a 6-month period between 8/26 - 3/11/2022.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 15, 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 financial agreement for child #1 was not reviewed once in a 6-month period between 8/26 - 3/11/2022.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 15, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
Staff #3 and #4 completed pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR on 4/5/2022, more than 90 days following date of hire. Staff #8 who has worked in child care more than 90 days did not complete pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 17, 2022
Category: health medication. 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.
The poured surface in the outdoor play space was deteriorated and in poor repair.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2021
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.