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Akneka Sharika Wee Care
2809 BRIGHTON RD, Pittsburgh PA 15212 · License #CER-00240662 · Child Care Center
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- (412) 761-6482
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- 2809 BRIGHTON RD, Pittsburgh PA 15212 · Directions
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When they operate
Ages served
- 1-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 62 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.37(c) · An aide or a combination of aides shall be supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.
It was observed that Staff Person #2 who was classified as an aide at the time of inspection, was caring for 1 infant unsupervised.
Corrected by Mar 27, 2026
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3270.55(a) · The staff:child ratio while toddlers and preschoolers are napping is one staff person to 10 young toddlers, one staff person to 12 older toddlers, one staff person to 20 preschool children. TIERED LIS: 1. Ratios must be maintained at all times. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding maintaining ratios of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. The operator shall provide a date for when this training will be completed.
On 3/25/26 at approximately 1:40PM during naptime, it was observed that Staff Person #1 was caring for 4 young toddlers, 6 Older Toddlers who were napping and 1 awake Preschooler who was sitting at the table in the Toddler classroom.
Corrected by Jun 13, 2026
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3270.55(b) · Staff persons who are on duty but are not providing child care during naptime shall remain in the child care portion of the facility premises.
On 3/25/26 at naptime from approximately 1:30-2:30 PM it was observed that there were 3 staff members at the facility caring for 1 infant, 4 young toddlers, 6 older toddlers, and 9 preschoolers, which are not enough staff at the facility to maintain ratios if naptime ended or an emergency occurred.
Corrected by Mar 30, 2026
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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.
On 3/25/26 at approximately 1:35PM Staff Person #1 answered the door at the facility leaving their group of children which consisted of 4 young toddlers, 6 older toddlers and 1 preschooler alone in the toddler classroom.
Corrected by Mar 27, 2026
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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.
On 3/25/26 at approximately 1:35PM Staff Person #1 answered the door at the facility leaving their group of children which consisted of 4 young toddlers, 6 older toddlers and 1 preschooler alone in the toddler classroom.
Corrected by Mar 27, 2026
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3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
In the toddler classroom, a pipe was coming down from the ceiling into a black plastic trash can with a cardboard cover. In the trash can was standing water. Based on a conversation with the operator, this was temporary until the roof could be repaired and the water was from the weekend.
Corrected by Mar 17, 2026
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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 emergency plan's parent letter provided to parents of enrolled children did not include how parents would be notified during an emergency or the process for safely reuniting with their children once the emergency has ended.
Corrected by Mar 26, 2026
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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 of Staff #1 contained consecutive child abuse clearances (5/19/2020 and 10/21/2025), consecutive FBI clearances (5/28/2020 and 10/22/2025), and consecutive NSOR verification certificates (4/28/2020 and 10/20/2025) dated more than 60 months apart. The file of Staff #2 contained consecutive PA criminal history clearances (9/29/2020 and 10/31/2025), consecutive child abuse clearances (10/1/2020 and 10/28/2025), consecutive FBI clearances (10/3/2025 and 10/30/2025), and consecutive NSOR verification certificates (10/19/2020 and 12/8/2025) dated more than 60 months apart. The file of Staff #5 contained a PA criminal clearance (11/7/2025), FBI clearance (11/4/2025) with documentation of fingerprinting (11/4/2025) and NSOR verification certificate (11/10/2025) which were dated after their start date at the facility (see LIS code sheet).
Corrected by Mar 9, 2026
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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.
Documentation of consecutive mandated reporter trainings for Staff #1 (6/15/2020 and 10/11/2025) and Staff #2 (9/28/2020 and 11/4/2025) exceeded 60 months.
Corrected by Mar 9, 2026
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3270.51 · When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30.
At approximately 10:10 am, Staff #2 was observed in the older toddler side of the toddler classroom with 7 children who were sitting at a table. Staff #2 was asked to name the children in their group and Staff #2 proceeded to identify the 7 children sitting at the table, all of whom were 2 years old, exceeding the 1:6 staff to child ratio by 1 child.
Corrected by Mar 9, 2026
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3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
An electrical outlet by the sink in the infant classroom did not have a protective receptacle cover. The uncovered outlet was accessible to children less than 5 years of age.
Corrected by Mar 9, 2026
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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.
The kitchen door off of the toddler classroom was unlocked, allowing children in care access to the Clorox bleach and PineSol, both labeled "keep out of the reach of children" in the unlocked cabinet below the sink.
Corrected by Mar 9, 2026
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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.
Spray bottles with cleaning solution were not labeled with their contents in the infant classroom and mop area of the kitchen.
Corrected by Mar 9, 2026
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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 kitchen door off of the toddler classroom was unlocked, allowing children in care access to the stove in the kitchen.
Corrected by Mar 9, 2026
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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.
A hopscotch carpet in the play space and a Mickeyland Clubhouse rug in the toddler classroom were no longer lying flat on the floor due to curling edges creating a trip and fall risk to active children. The infant classroom vanity toe kick showed rust-colored discoloration, indicating water damage or deterioration. Duct tape on the wall was peeling off the wall by the shelf in the infant classroom. In the preschool classroom, the trim on the frame of the door to the storage room was pulling away from the door frame. In the preschool classroom, 2 unused command hooks were attached to the wall at the level of children creating a snagging or laceration risk to active children and 7 ceiling tiles contained brown staining indicating possible water damage. In the corner of the preschool classroom by the television, multiple cords were not secured creating a tripping hazard.
Corrected by Apr 7, 2026
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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.
In the indoor play space, peeling pink paint approximately the size of a quarter was observed toward the bottom of the wall to the steps. Across the room, chipped paint was observed on the floor. Peeling paint was observed on the wall by the hot air balloon sticker in the infant classroom. In the toddler classroom, an approximate 3 x 6-inch area of green paint was peeling at the bottom of the wall by the play kitchen area and paint chips were observed on the floor. To the left of this area on the middle of the wall, a half-dollar size area of peeling paint was observed. On the light blue wall if the toddler classroom, about a 2.5-inch section of chipped and peeling paint was found. Additionally, a quarter-sized area of peeling paint was observed on the wall near the far door. In the preschool classroom, a quarter-size area of light blue peeling paint by the cork board was observed. By the door in the back of the classroom and by the telephone jack in the same area, peeling and chipped paint was present. Also in the preschool classroom, white paint was peeling from the wall in the corner by the art supplies and in dramatic play, about a 6-inch-long area of the dark blue paint was peeling from the wall. In the corner of the room by the light table, areas of red and blue paint were peeling from the wall. Red paint by the preschool storage room door was peeling from the wall.
Corrected by Mar 24, 2026
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3270.36(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An assistant group supervisor shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified at § 3270.36(b)(1-5). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
The file of Staff #4, identified as an assistant group supervisor, contained unsigned documentation of experience that was verified by a family member and not acceptable.
Corrected by Mar 9, 2026
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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.
In the indoor play space contained a blue rocking boat which had a broken piece of white plastic exposing sharp edges. The fabric seat of the low swing in the infant classroom was visibly soiled with areas of brown discoloration. The ball pit covers in the infant and toddler classrooms were also visibly soiled with discolored markings on the surfacing of the cover. The toddler classroom contained a plastic drawer organizer with a crack in the second drawer, a blue cot with a crack by the leg, and a play refrigerator which was caving in on the side. By the restrooms in the toddler classroom, the top of a black trash can was breaking away from the can exposing rough edges. The preschool classroom contained a plastic drawer organizer with the right side of the frame detaching from the top, a loose knob on the bottom door of the cabinet in dramatic play, a broken lid covering flexible track, a cracked red bin and the lattice of the plastic laundry basket containing play clothes was broken from the top frame. A wooden chair in the preschool classroom was splintering on the seat.
Corrected by Mar 10, 2026
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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.
The protective foam cushioning on the shelf in the toddler classroom was deteriorating. The deteriorating pieces were less than an inch in diameter and accessible to children still placing objects in their mouths. The trash can by the bathrooms in the toddler classroom was covered with a thin piece of cardboard that could be torn into pieces less than an inch in diameter and accessible to children still placing objects in their mouths. Foam building blocks had teeth marks and missing corner section were accessible to children still placing objects in their mouths in the toddler classroom. Also in the toddler classroom, a broken transformer, less than an inch in diameter, was accessible to children in the sand table.
Corrected by Mar 10, 2026
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3270.111(b) · The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.
A written daily schedule was not posted in the play space.
Corrected by Mar 10, 2026
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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.
Consecutive health assessments for staff #1 (3/3/2023 and 10/24/2025) and #3 (9/7/2023 and 10/24/2025) were dated more than 24 months apart.
Corrected by Mar 9, 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.
The last documented test of the interconnected fire detection system was dated 6/7/2025, more than 30 days prior to the inspection.
Corrected by Mar 9, 2026
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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 files of staff #1, #2 and #3, all employed for more than 90 days (see LIS code sheet), did not contain documentation of initial emergency plan training.
Corrected by Mar 25, 2025
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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. Facility Person #1, #3, #4 and #7 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
The file of staff #1 contained an incomplete DHS BFI clearance. The file of facility person #3 contained an incomplete DHS FBI clearance, an incomplete state criminal history clearance, an incomplete disclosure statement and did not contain an NSOR verification certificate. The file of staff #4 did not contain a completed child abuse clearance or DHS FBI clearance. The file of staff #7 did not contain a completed disclosure statement, an NSOR verification certificate, DHS FBI, state criminal history or child abuse clearance.
Corrected by Mar 28, 2025
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3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) · A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
The file of staff #2 and #4 all identified as assistant group supervisors, did not contain documentation of education and/or experience to verify they qualify for the position.
Corrected by Mar 20, 2025
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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 preschool classroom, 2 corners of a carpet in the dramatic play area and 1 corner of a carpet in the table toy area were curling creating a tripping hazard.
Corrected by Mar 18, 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.
A pillar in the preschool classroom was repaired, however, dust and chips from the plaster were on the floor below the repair.
Corrected by Mar 19, 2025
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3270.82(h) · A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.
A handwashing sign was not posted at the changing table by the child restrooms in the toddler room.
Corrected by Mar 18, 2025
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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 cloth seat of the exersaucer in the infant room was torn.
Corrected by Mar 18, 2025
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3270.104(a) · Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.
The cover of the cushion in a highchair located in the infant room was torn exposing the inside filling.
Corrected by Mar 18, 2025
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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 of child #2 and #3 contained child service reports which, based on their dates, were completed more than 6 months apart.
Corrected by Mar 18, 2025
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3270.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.
The financial agreement of child #1 did not contain their arrival time.
Corrected by Mar 18, 2025
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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 information of child #2 contained the policy number but not include the name of the health insurance carrier.
Corrected by Mar 18, 2025
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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.
The infant room did not have an emergency contact form for child #5 who was receiving care in the room.
Corrected by Mar 18, 2025
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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 of child #4, identified as a preschool age child (see LIS code sheet) contained health assessments which were dated more than 12 months (9/27/2024 and 10/8/2024).
Corrected by Mar 18, 2025
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3270.133(3) · The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container.
Tylenol in the infant room and an Albuterol inhaler in the preschool classroom were not labeled with the names of the children for whom they were intended.
Corrected by Mar 18, 2025
- Violation
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 of facility person #3 contained a health assessment dated 6/27/2024, after their start date at the facility (see LIS code sheet). The file of staff #5 (9/8/2022 and 3/16/2025) and staff #6 (3/9/2022 and 4/25/2024) contained documentation of a health assessment being updated more than 24 months from the prior assessment.
Corrected by Mar 24, 2025
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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 of facility person #3 contained documentation of a tuberculosis screening dated 6/27/2024, after their start date at the facility (see LIS code sheet).
Corrected by Mar 24, 2025
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3270.191 · An individual record is required for each facility person.
Based on conversation with the operator, the file of staff #7 was misplaced and unable to be provided at the inspection. A health assessment, tuberculosis screening, documentation of education and/or experience, 2 written non-family references, documentation of age/address/telephone number and initial emergency plan training were not available at the time of the inspection.
Corrected by Mar 19, 2025
- Violation
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 of facility person #3 and staff #4 did not include 2 written nonfamily references attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected by Mar 19, 2025
- Violation
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.
Documentation of testing the fire detection system exceeded 30 days on the following occasion: 1/6/2025 to 2/7/2025.
Corrected by Mar 18, 2025
- Violation
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
Documentation of current pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR of staff #5 was dated 11/3/2024, which was after the 10/2024 expiration of the prior training.
Corrected by Apr 10, 2025
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3270.31(e)(4)(i) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 and #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS, who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1 and #2, staff person #1 and #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #1 and #2 have not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 10/2024. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is not on file.
Corrected by Feb 28, 2025
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #4 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #4, staff person #4 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #4 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR
Corrected by Feb 28, 2025
- Violation
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.
Based on documentation on the testing log, the manual testing of the fire detection system occurred 8/2/2024 and the next on 9/6/2024, which exceeded 30 days between tests.
Corrected by Mar 18, 2025
- Violation
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: health and safety training topics
Corrected by Apr 16, 2024
- Violation
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 health assessment of child #2 did not contain a statement the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free form communicable disease.
Corrected by Mar 28, 2024
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
The child abuse clearance of staff person #1 was dated 9/29/2023 which was after their start date at the facility (see coded LIS sheet). The disclosure statements of staff person #2 and #3 were not dated. Documentation of submission of the FBI clearance of staff person #3 was dated 9/25/2023, which was after their start date with children. Documentation of the updated PA state police clearance of staff person #4 exceeded 60 months (8/7/2018 and 11/16/2023).
Corrected by Mar 27, 2024
- Violation
3270.75(b) · A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.
The first aid kit in the Preschool Classroom was accessible hanging on a hook in the cubbies.
Corrected by Mar 27, 2024
- Violation
3270.82(h) · A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.
A handwashing sign was not posted at the changing table in the Infant Classroom.
Corrected by Mar 27, 2024
- Violation
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 Preschool Classroom, a pink bin which contained Lego-type blocks was broken.
Corrected by Mar 27, 2024
- Violation
3270.107 · A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.
The refrigerator in the infant classroom did not contain a thermometer.
Corrected by Mar 27, 2024
- Violation
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 of child #1 did not include the name of the child's physician and child #3 did not include the address of the child's physician.
Corrected by Mar 28, 2024
- Violation
3270.133(2) · A staff person shall administer a prescription medication only if written instructions are provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine. Instructions for administration contained on a prescription label are acceptable.
The Infant Classroom contained a prescription medication for child #4 but did not have written instructions from the individual who prescribed the medication or the prescription label with the written instructions listed.
Corrected by Mar 27, 2024
- Violation
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.
Documentation of testing of the fire detection system exceeded 30 days (12/13/2023 to 1/17/2024).
Corrected by Mar 27, 2024
- Violation
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
The file of staff person #4 contained documentation of 5 hours of professional development during their annual training year of 12/2022 to 12/2023, but lacked documentation of an additional 7 hours to meet the minimum 12-hour annual requirement.
Corrected by Mar 27, 2024
- Violation
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.
Based on conversation with staff at the facility, a child was sleeping in their crib and when they woke up, had a welt on their neck extending from their ear to the chin area. The staff did not know how the injury was obtained. On 11/20/2023, a child asleep in their crib in the infant classroom. The facility person was feeding a child in the rocking chair on the other side of the classroom unable to see the child as the teacher's back was to the child. The facility person in the preschool room was sitting at a table across the room from the 7 children sleeping on their cots. The facility person's back was turned away from the children making them unable to supervise the sleeping children, including three children which were sleeping behind shelves.
Corrected by Nov 21, 2023
- Violation
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 additional 1 hour of training, "Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022," required for facility persons who have taken the "Health and Safety Basics" training between 9/30/3026 and 6/30/2018 or the "Get Started with Center- Based Care: Building Blocks for Quality" between 7/1/2018 and 10/4/2022, was completed after 12/30/2022 by facility person #1 (3/6/2023) and #4 (1/6/2023).
Corrected by Mar 6, 2023
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
The PA state police clearance of facility person #2 did not contain a disposition for charges on the rap sheet.
Corrected by Apr 11, 2023
- Violation
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 of child #1 did not include the enrolling parents work address and work telephone number and child #2 did not include the enrolling parents work address.
Corrected by Mar 29, 2023
- Violation
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 updated health assessment of child #3, identified as a young toddler (see coded LIS sheet), exceeded 6 months from the previous health assessment (9/2/2021 and 2/27/2023) and the health assessment child #5, also identified as a young toddler (see coded LIS sheet), was dated 3/7/2022 but did not contain an updated health assessment within 6 months.
Corrected by Mar 29, 2023
- Violation
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 of child #1, 3 and 4 did not contain documentation of an annual influenza vaccination and the record of child #5 was missing 1 DTAP, 2 Pneumococcal, 1 MMR, 1 Varicella and did not contain documentation of a current influenza vaccination as recommended by the ACIP. The files of child #1, 3, 4 and 5 did not contain an acceptable exemption.
Corrected by Mar 29, 2023
- Violation
3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
Pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR of facility person #3 was dated 10/28/2022, which is more than 90 days from their start date at the facility (see coded LIS sheet).
Corrected by Mar 29, 2023
- Violation
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.
Documentation of testing the fire detection system exceeded 30 days: from 5/2/2022 to 6/3/2022 and from 7/1/2022 to 1/6/2023.
Corrected by Mar 29, 2023
- Violation
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 child abuse clearance on file for Facility Person #2 was completed after their start date. (See IS CODE SHEET). The child abuse clearance on file for Facility Person #2 was completed on 3/21/22.
Corrected by Mar 25, 2022
- Violation
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 on a power strip on the floor in the preschool room.
Corrected by Mar 23, 2022
- Violation
3270.111(c) · Daily activities shall promote the development of skills, social competence and self-esteem. Daily experiences shall recognize the child as an individual and give some choice of activities that respect personal privacy, lifestyle and cultural background.
There were no daily activity schedules posted in the young toddler area and the preschool room.
Corrected by Mar 23, 2022
- Violation
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 informationA 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 agreement and emergency contact forms on file for child #3 were reviewed and updated by parents in writing more than 6 months after the previous update.
Corrected by Mar 25, 2022
- Violation
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 assessment on file for child #1, a preschooler, was more than 12 months old.
Corrected by Mar 25, 2022
- Violation
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
There was no documentation of an emergency drill conducted at the facility.
Corrected by Mar 24, 2022
- Violation
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.
There was no documentation of a current annual flu vaccine on file for child #1.
Corrected by Mar 25, 2022
- Violation
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 current health assessment on file for Facility Person #1 was completed more than 24 months after the prior health assessment on file.
Corrected by Mar 24, 2022
- Violation
3270.151(b) · A health assessment shall be conducted and a report shall be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title.
The health assessment on file for Facility Person #2 was not signed by a physician.
Corrected by Mar 24, 2022
- Violation
3270.166(1) · A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.
There were no written statements giving the feeding schedules for four infants at the facility (children #4-#7).
Corrected by Mar 24, 2022
- Violation
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 documentation of testing of the fire alarm system indicated at times testing was conducted more than 30 days apart on the following days: 12/6/21, 1/10/22, and 2/11/22.
Corrected by Mar 24, 2022
- Violation
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
There was documentation of only 10 hours of child care training on fie for Facility Person #1, employed at the facility prior to 12/19/20, completed between 12/19/20 and 12/19/21.
Corrected by Mar 24, 2022
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Mar 25, 2026 inspection noted: “It was observed that Staff Person #2 who was classified as an aide at the time of inspection, was caring for 1 infant unsupervised.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Mar 6, 2026 inspection noted: “In the toddler classroom, a pipe was coming down from the ceiling into a black plastic trash can with a cardboard cover. In the trash can was standing water. Ba…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Mar 18, 2025 inspection noted: “The files of staff #1, #2 and #3, all employed for more than 90 days (see LIS code sheet), did not contain documentation of initial emergency plan training.” — what has changed since then?
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