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Earthen Vessels Outreach
250 S Pacific Ave, Pittsburgh PA 15224 · License #CER-00239235 · Child Care Center
Contact
- Phone
- (412) 681-7272
- Website
- www.evo-pgh.org
- Address
- 250 S Pacific Ave, Pittsburgh PA 15224 · Directions
Hours
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 2-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 66 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
Although Staff #2 had Health and Safety Training at the time of the Renewal Inspection it was observed that Staff #2 did not obtain Health and Safety Training within 90 days of hire as set forth in Announcement C-22-06.
Corrected by Apr 15, 2026
- Violation
Although the file for Staff #1 contained a current PA State Police Clearance and Child Abuse Clearance at the time of Renewal Inspection, it was observed that Staff #1 did not obtain PA State Police Clearance and Child Abuse Clearance within 60 months of the previous clearance.
Corrected by Apr 15, 2026
- Violation
The file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact form that was not updated within 6 months of the previous update.
Corrected by Apr 15, 2026
- Violation
3270.133(5) · Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.
Child #2 had an expired Albuterol Inhaler in the classroom.
Corrected by Apr 15, 2026
- Violation
The file for Staff #1 contained a health assessment that was not conducted within 24 months of the previous assessment.
Corrected by Apr 15, 2026
- Violation
The file for Child #1 contained a financial agreement form that was not updated within 6 months of the previous update.
Corrected by Apr 15, 2026
- Violation
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
Documentation of an emergency drill held in the past 12 months was not available at the facility.
Corrected by Apr 15, 2026
- Violation
Upon review of the facility's Fire Drill log, the following tests were observed to have been conducted more than 60 days apart: 3/24/25-6/23/25 (91 days), 6/23/25-9/19/25 (88 days), and 9/19/25-12/19/25 (91 days).
Corrected by Apr 15, 2026
- Violation
Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): (Health and Safety Basics).
Corrected by Apr 25, 2025
- Violation
The file for Staff #1 lacked an FBI Clearance and NSOR certificate. It was also observed that Staff #1 has lived outside of Pennsylvania in the last five years and lacked North Carolina Clearances. The file for Staff #2 lacked a State Police Clearance and NSOR Certificate. The file for Staff #3 contained only a State Police Request. The file for Staff #5 lacked a NSOR Certificate.
Corrected by Apr 14, 2025
- Violation
The Kitchen Door was unlocked making the Lysol Wipes, Borax, Windex, along with additional toxics on a low shelf accessible to the children in care.
Corrected by Apr 14, 2025
- Violation
On the wall next to the speaker in the Main Classroom there was a three-by-three hole cut into the dry wall leaving exposed wood causing a cutting hazard to the children in care.
Corrected by Apr 14, 2025
- Violation
The waste receptacle located in the boy's restroom lacked a lid. One of the waste receptable located in the girl's restroom lacked a lid. The waste receptable located in the facility lacked a lid and contained items with bodily secretions.
Corrected by Apr 16, 2025
- Violation
The Small Classroom lacked a written plan of daily activities and routines.
Corrected by Apr 14, 2025
- Violation
3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
The Agreements in the file for Child #1 and #3 lacked the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Apr 14, 2025
- 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 for Child #5 lacked the name of the child's physician.
Corrected by Apr 14, 2025
- 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 Forms for Child #3 and #5 lacked the enrolling parents work address and telephone number.
Corrected by Apr 14, 2025
- Violation
The Emergency Contact Form for Child #1 lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. The Emergency Contact Form for Child #5 lacked the address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Apr 14, 2025
- Violation
The file for Child #2 and Child #4 contained Emergency Contact Forms that were not updated within 6 months of the previous update.
Corrected by Apr 14, 2025
- Violation
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 for Child #1, a Preschooler, contained health reports updated in an interval greater than 12 months.
Corrected by Apr 14, 2025
- Violation
The file for Child #2 contained a financial agreement form that was not updated within 6 months of the previous update. Although the files for Child #3, #4, and #5 contained an updated Financial Agreement Form, it was observed that the form was not reviewed at date of enrollment or within the first 6 months.
Corrected by Apr 14, 2025
- Violation
The file for Staff #2 lacked proof of qualifications for education in the form of a diploma, transcript, or letter signed by a representative or the experiential, educational or training entity.
Corrected by Apr 14, 2025
- Violation
The file for Staff #4, contained one written, nonfamily reference and one written, family reference from individuals attesting to the suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected by Apr 14, 2025
- Violation
The Emergency Plan lacked plans for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected by Apr 16, 2025
- Violation
The Emergency Plan Delivery documentation that was submitted during the renewal inspection lacked information on the local municipality that the emergency plan was shared
Corrected by Apr 16, 2025
- Violation
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
Staff Person #3 (11 hours) lacked a minimum of 12 hours of childcare training.
Corrected by Apr 14, 2025
- Violation
The file for Child #2 and #3 contained Health Reports and Immunization Records at the time of inspection, it was observed they did not have a Health Report and Immunization Record within 60 days of enrollment.
Corrected by Apr 14, 2025
- Violation
The facility emergency plan lacked information regarding the Continuity of Operations plan requirements. The facility lacked the Child Maltreatment statement in the Shaken Baby Policy.
Corrected by Mar 25, 2024
- Violation
The facility was observed to lack documentation that the parent of each enrolled child was provided a letter explaining the emergency procedures.
Corrected by Mar 13, 2024
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
The file for staff # 3 contained a current State Police Clearance dated. 6/22/22, that was obtained after initial employment on 6/13/22. There's no proof of application prior start date on file.
Corrected by Mar 18, 2024
- Violation
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 file for staff # 2 contains a current staff evaluation dated 6/19/23 that was conducted more than 12 months from the previous staff evaluation dated 12/25/21.
Corrected by Mar 18, 2024
- Violation
There was a backpack on top of a shelf in the main room that contained hand sanitizer labeled " keep out of reach of children". accessible to children. There was a pink backpack with Children's VapoRub and a ChapStick on top of a shelf in the main room labeled " keep out of reach of children" accessible to children. There was a hand sanitizer bottle, a dish and hand soap by the Splenda and the coffee on the kitchen counter.
Corrected by Mar 11, 2024
- Violation
There was a hole on the wall in the main room. There was a missing ceiling tyle in the gross motor room.
Corrected by Mar 13, 2024
- Violation
There was a sink in the boy's bathroom that lacked washing hands signs posted.
Corrected by Mar 13, 2024
- Violation
There was a white board with an exposed bolt, in the main room. There was a blue cracked bin in the main room. There were 3 tables with broken rubber borders in the main room. There was a blue cabinet with a chipped edge exposing splinters. There was cracked fireman hat, cracked toolbox and a cracked green toy in the gross motor room. There was a cracked paper towel holder in the boy's bathroom.
Corrected by Mar 13, 2024
- Violation
The white refrigerator in the kitchen lacked a thermometer.
Corrected by Mar 14, 2024
- Violation
The main room lacked a written plan of daily activities and routines.
Corrected by Mar 14, 2024
- Violation
3270.123(a)(1) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
The files for child # 2 and 4 lacked the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week on the agreement form.
Corrected by Mar 18, 2024
- Violation
3270.123(a)(2) · An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
The files for child #1,2 and 4 lacked the date on which the fee is to be paid on the agreement form.
Corrected by Mar 18, 2024
- Violation
3270.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.
The files for child # 3 and 4 lacked the arrival and departure times on the agreement form.
Corrected by Mar 18, 2024
- Violation
3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
The files for child # 3 and 4 lacked the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released on the agreement form.
Corrected by Mar 18, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
The file for child # 1 lacked the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form.
Corrected by Mar 18, 2024
- Violation
The file for child # 2 lacked the health insurance policy number on the emergency contact form.
Corrected by Mar 18, 2024
- Violation
The file for staff # 1 contained a current health report dated 1/18/24 that was obtained after initial employment. Staff start date was 1/17/24.
Corrected by Mar 18, 2024
- Violation
3270.161(d) · Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.
There was a pink lunch box out of the refrigerator that contained cheese and lunch meat.
Corrected by Mar 18, 2024
- Violation
Vehicle # 2 contained a registration form with an expiration date of 2/29/24.
Corrected by Mar 8, 2024
- Violation
The facility emergency plan lacked accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected by Mar 18, 2024
- Violation
According to the Fire Detection System Test Log, the tests were greater than 30 days apart from 12/31/23 to 1/31/24.
Corrected by Mar 13, 2024
- Violation
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
The file for staff # 2 lacked 7 out of 12 required hours of annual childcare training, from 12/19/22 to 12/19/23.
Corrected by Mar 18, 2024
- Violation
The entrance near the back door of the facility lacked 2 protective receptacle covers in the electrical outlets.
Corrected by Mar 21, 2023
- Violation
3270.75(b) · A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.
The first aid kit in the gross motor room was hanging on the wall and not high enough to be inaccessible to the children.
Corrected by Mar 21, 2023
- Violation
The emergency plan on file lacks a continuity of operations plan for the aftermath of a disaster. The files for staff #2 and 4 lacked the one hour Health and Safety training by 12/30/22. The one hour update is now on file and dated as such; Staff #2 - 3/7/23 and Staff #4 - 3/7/23.
Corrected by Mar 22, 2023
- Violation
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 main child care room, observed peeling green paint along the entrance area to the back doorway and along the bottom left of that back entrance's door frame. In the gross motor room, observed that both doors to the room had peeling paint on them.
Corrected by May 21, 2023
- Violation
There was more than 12 months between the previous fire safety and the most current fire safety training on file for staff #2 and 4. Dates are as follows; Staff #2 - 11/14/19 and 2/10/23 and staff #4 - 9/2/21 and 2/3/23,
Corrected by Feb 10, 2023
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
Staff persons #1, 3 and 6 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Staff #1 - 10 hour revised Health and Safety training. There is now Health and Safety training on file and dated 3/15/23. Staff #3 - Pediatric CPR and First Aid and 10 hour revised Health and Safety training. There is now Pediatric CPR/FA on file and dated 2/10/23 and Health and Safety Training on file and dated 3/10/12. Staff #6 - Pediatric CPR and First Aid and 10 hour revised Health and Safety training. There is now Pediatric CPR and FA on file and dated 2/27/23 and Health and Safety training on file and dated 3/10/23.
Corrected by Mar 15, 2023
- Violation
The file for staff #1 lacked a State Police, FBI and NSOR clearance on or before initial start date in a child care position. SEE LIS CODE SHEET. There are now clearances on file and dated - State Police - 10/27/22, FBI - 7/21/22 and NSOR 7/14/22. The file for staff #3, who was a provisional hire, did not contain an application for an FBI on or before initial start date in a child care position. SEE LIS CODE SHEET. The FBI and NSOR clearances are now on file and dated FBI - 7/11/22 and NSOR - 7/8/22. The file for staff #5, who was a provisional hire, did not contain an NSOR within 45 days of hire and staff #5 was not suspended until the NSOR was on file. There is no NSOR on file. SEE LIS CODE SHEET.
Corrected by Mar 21, 2023
- Violation
The file for staff #2, who holds the title of group supervisor, lacks the qualifications for a group supervisor.
Corrected by Apr 24, 2023
- Violation
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 files for staff #2 and 4 lack an evaluation from the director within the past 12 months. The last staff evaluation on file is dated 12/29/21.
Corrected by Apr 28, 2023
- Violation
3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. 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 file for child # 2 lacks the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form. The file for child #1 lacks the address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form.
Corrected by Mar 23, 2023
- Violation
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) · Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.
The file for child # 2 lacks a written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care on the emergency contact form.
Corrected by Mar 23, 2023
- Violation
The file for child # 4 lacks information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant of CRNP, which is needed in an emergency on the emergency contact form. The file for child #1 lacks a policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits on the emergency contact form.
Corrected by Mar 23, 2023
- Violation
There was more than 24 months between the previous and most current and updated health assessment on file for staff #2. The file for staff #3, 5 and 6 lacked an initial health assessment within 12 months prior to providing service in a child care setting. There are now current health assessments on file for staff #2, 6, 3 and 5.
Corrected by Mar 23, 2023
- Violation
The files for staff #3 and 5 lacked an initial TB test completed within 12 months prior to providing service in a child care setting. There are now current TB tests on file. The file for staff #6 lacks a TB test completed within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting.
Corrected by Mar 24, 2023
- Violation
3270.175(c) · Manufacturers' instructions for use of safety restraints shall be kept in the vehicle at all times.
Two of the four vehicles used for transportation lack manufacturers' instructions for use of safety restraints. The vehicles which lack the instructions are the black and the gold Honda Odysseys.
Corrected by Apr 25, 2023
- Violation
The file for child # 2 lacks written consent signed by a parent for minor first aid on the emergency contact form.
Corrected by Mar 24, 2023
- Violation
There were more than 60 days between fire drills conducted on 4/20/22 and 10/3/22.
Corrected by Oct 3, 2022
- Violation
The hypothetical location of the fire was the same for consecutive drills completed in Oct., Nov., and Dec. of 2022 and Jan., Feb., and March of 2023.
Corrected by Apr 28, 2023
- Violation
There were more than 30 dates between testing of the fire detection system. Dates are as follows; 4/30/22 and then 10/3/22. The last test of the fire detection system on file was not completed within the past 30 days and is dated 10/3/22.
Corrected by Mar 21, 2023
- Violation
The facility lacks documentation that the parent of each enrolled child was provided information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically.
Corrected by Mar 21, 2023
- Violation
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 file for staff #2 lacks 4 hours of child care training from 12/19/21- 12/19/22.
Corrected by May 31, 2023
- Violation
The facility file lacks documentation that local traffic authorities were notified within the past 12 months of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes round the child care facility.
Corrected by May 7, 2023
- Violation
Documentation of emergency plan training for facility person #2 was dated 11/20/2020 and updated 12/17/2021 exceeding 12 months.
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
The updated FBI, child abuse and PA state police clearances of facility person #3 exceeded 60 months from the previous clearance.
Corrected by Apr 18, 2022
- Violation
3270.123(a)(2) · An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
The financial agreement of child #1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
Corrected by Mar 22, 2022
- Violation
3270.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.
The financial agreement of child #1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, did not specify the child's departure times.
Corrected by Mar 22, 2022
- Violation
3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
The financial agreement of child #1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, did not specify the child's admission date.
Corrected by Mar 19, 2022
- 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 information of child #2 did not contain the telephone number, child #4 did not contain the physician's address and child #5 did not contain the address or telephone number of the child's physician.
Corrected by Apr 18, 2022
- 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 information of child #4 and 5 did not contain the work address of the enrolling parent.
Corrected by Mar 22, 2022
- Violation
The emergency contact information of child #1, 2 and 4 did not contain the health insurance policy number. The emergency contact information of child #5 did not contain the name of the health insurance coverage.
Corrected by Mar 22, 2022
- Violation
The initial health assessments of child #1, 4 and 5 were not dated in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance in 28 Pa. Code § 23.2 (relating to medical examinations).
Corrected by Apr 29, 2022
- Violation
The updated health assessment of facility person #2 exceeded 24 months (dated 2/26/2020 and 3/4/2022).
Corrected by Mar 19, 2022
- Violation
3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
Documentation of pediatric first aid and CPR for facility person #1 was dated 11/4/2021, which was more than 90 days from their start date of 6/14/2021.
Corrected by Mar 23, 2022
- Violation
The facility did not have a receipt for the interconnected fire detection system at the facility.
Corrected by Apr 18, 2022
- Violation
The posted certificate of compliance expired 6/20/2021 and the current certificate was not posted.
Corrected by Mar 23, 2022
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Mar 23, 2026 inspection noted: “Although Staff #2 had Health and Safety Training at the time of the Renewal Inspection it was observed that Staff #2 did not obtain Health and Safety Training w…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Mar 11, 2025 inspection noted: “Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): (Health and Safety Bas…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Mar 8, 2024 inspection noted: “The facility emergency plan lacked information regarding the Continuity of Operations plan requirements. The facility lacked the Child Maltreatment statement…” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error