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Brenda L Upsher Family Child Care Home
3250 Bainton St, Pittsburgh PA 15212 · License #CER-00245064 · Family Child Care Home
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- 1-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 6 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
Based on review of the fire drill log, the last fire drill conducted was dated 8/4/2024, 10 months prior to the date of the inspection.
Corrected by Jun 26, 2025
- Violation
Based on documentation on the fire drill log, documentation of the most recent testing of the fire detection system was dated 8/2024, 10 months prior to the date of the inspection. Based on documentation on the fire drill log, documentation of the most recent testing of the fire detection system was dated 8/2024, 10 months prior to the date of the inspection. When demonstrating the fire detection system, the detector on the second floor did not operate in conjunction with the detectors in the basement and first floor. Though the detector did function as a standalone, it would not reconnect via Bluetooth with the other 2 detectors.
Corrected by Aug 28, 2025
- Violation
Carpet deodorizer was observed on a table in the living room and disinfecting wipes were on a shelf above the toilet. Both items were accessible to children in care and labeled "keep out of the reach of children."
Corrected by Jun 27, 2024
- Violation
3290.113(d) · A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children.
At the time of inspection, while discipling a related child, staff #1 screamed at said child threatening to beat his butt in the presence of a childcare child.
Corrected by Jun 27, 2024
- Violation
A certificate documenting current rabies vaccination for the dog, who was present at the inspection, was not on file at the facility.
Corrected by Jul 12, 2024
- Violation
Documentation of a completed child service report was not on file for child #1, who has been enrolled for more than 6 months (see LIS code sheet).
Corrected by Jun 28, 2024
- Violation
The emergency contact form of child #3 included the health insurance policy name but did not include the policy number for the child.
Corrected by Jun 28, 2024
- Violation
A written plan which identifies the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the facility staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted in a conspicuous location at the facility.
Corrected by Jun 29, 2024
- Violation
3290.131(b)(1)/3290.182(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 must contain initial and subsequent health reports.
The file of child #1, identified as a young toddler (see LIS code sheet), contained a health assessment dated 8/10/2023, but did not contain documentation of a health assessment within the last 6 months.
Corrected by Jun 28, 2024
- Violation
The file of child #1 contained an immunization record which did not contain 1 pneumococcal and 1 DTaP vaccination to meet the recommendations of the ACIP or acceptable documentation of an exemption.
Corrected by Jun 28, 2024
- Violation
The file of child #1 and #2 contained an emergency contact form and financial agreement which has not been reviewed and/or updated within the past 6 months. The forms were dated 6/24/2023.
Corrected by Jun 28, 2024
- Violation
Staff #1 did not have documentation the emergency plan was sent to the local and county emergency management agencies at the time of the inspection.
Corrected by Jun 29, 2024
- Violation
The facility did not have the proof of purchase of the interconnected fire detection system.
Corrected by Jul 1, 2024
- Violation
The facility did not have documentation the emergency plan was reviewed and/or updated within the last 12 months.
Corrected by Jun 27, 2024
- Violation
Though the facility documented emergency drills on the fire drill log, the information did not include if special accommodations were used for any of the children, or any problems or observations during the drill.
Corrected by Jun 28, 2024
- Violation
3290.124(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 and #2 did not contain the work address and work telephone number of the enrolling parent or documentation this is not applicable.
Corrected by Jul 25, 2023
- Violation
3290.18 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
The emergency plan did not contain a contingency plan/contingency fund which can help strategize how to pay for repairs, pay staff, and continue to run the business after a disaster or emergency. The facility did not have a policy on the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment. Documentation of the health and safety topics of facility person #1 were dated 7/31/2021, which would require the additional 1-hour Pennsylvania Update 2022 to be completed by 12/30/2022. Facility person #1 did not have documentation of this training.
Corrected by Aug 4, 2023
- Violation
The sleep equipment of child #1 was not labeled with their name.
Corrected by Jun 28, 2023
- Violation
Documentation of a current rabies immunization was not presented at the time of the inspection.
Corrected by Jun 29, 2023
- Violation
The emergency contact form of child #1 and #2 did not contain information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation or documentation this is not applicable to the child.
Corrected by Jun 29, 2023
- Violation
Documentation of the testing of the fire detection system exceeded 30 days on the following occasions: 1/16/2023 to 2/28/2023 to 3/30/2023 and 4/22/2023 to 5/26/2023 to 6/28/2023.
Corrected by Jun 28, 2023
- Violation
The facility did not provide the parents with information on how to access the regulations electronically.
Corrected by Jun 29, 2023
- Violation
3290.31(f) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
The record of facility person #1 contained documentation of 11 of the 12 annual hours of professional development.
Corrected by Aug 4, 2023
- Violation
The first aid and CPR training of facility person #1 expired on 9/18/2021 and was not renewed. Documentation of the on-line portion dated 6/3/2022 was presented, however the hands-on skills portion of the class has not yet been completed to make the training acceptable.
Corrected by Jul 18, 2022
- Violation
Documentation of pediatric first aid and pediatric first aid of facility person #1 exceeded the expiration date of the previous training.
Corrected by Aug 13, 2022
- Violation
The first aid kit did not contain gloves.
Corrected by Jun 30, 2022
- Violation
In the front room child care space, the doorway to the hall and front door was obstructed by the cubbies for the children.
Corrected by Jun 30, 2022
- Violation
Documentation of the most current health assessment of facility person #1 is dated 11/27/2019 and lacked documentation of an current updated health assessment within 24 months of the prior.
Corrected by Jul 29, 2022
- Violation
The emergency plan did not provide for accommodations of infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions in an emergency situation.
Corrected by Jun 20, 2022
- Violation
Documentation of testing the fire detection system exceeded 30 days on the following occasions: 10/30/2021 to 11/30/2021 and 2/20/2022 to 3/30/2022.
Corrected by Jul 8, 2022
- Violation
3290.31(f)/3290.192(4) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training .A facility person's record shall include records of training required by the Department.
Documentation of 10 hours of training between 12/19/2020 and 12/19/2021 was presented for facility person #1, but they lacked 2 hours to meet the required 12 annual hours of professional development.
Corrected by Jul 31, 2022
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Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Jun 4, 2025 inspection noted: “Based on review of the fire drill log, the last fire drill conducted was dated 8/4/2024, 10 months prior to the date of the inspection.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Jun 27, 2024 inspection noted: “Carpet deodorizer was observed on a table in the living room and disinfecting wipes were on a shelf above the toilet. Both items were accessible to children in…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Jun 28, 2023 inspection noted: “The emergency contact form of child #1 and #2 did not contain the work address and work telephone number of the enrolling parent or documentation this is not ap…” — what has changed since then?
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