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Home › PA › Pittsburgh › Erica R Winstead Family Child Care
Pittsburgh PA 15208 · License #CER-00244063 · Home-based · Family Child Care Home
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3290.75(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
There were two white wooden chairs in the outdoor play area with peeling paint.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 29, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.102(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 back of the bench in the outdoor play area was broken exposing sharp edges.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 29, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.31(f)(4)(i) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and 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.
The file for Staff Person #2 (See LIS Code Sheet) contained a current pediatric first aid and CPR training dated 2/25/24; the prior pediatric first aid and CPR training was dated 9/11/21 which expired in September 2023.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 6, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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3290.32(a)/3290.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include records of training required by the Department.
The file for Staff Person #1 (See LIS Code Sheet) contained a Mandated Reporter training dated 5/1/24 which was obtained more than 90 days after date of hire.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 6, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) · 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. Staff Person #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
The file for Staff Person #1 (See LIS Code Sheet) contained a State Police clearance dated 6/28/23 and a PA Child Abuse clearance dated 7/3/23 which were obtained after the date of hire. The file for Staff Person #2 (See LIS Code Sheet) contained a State Police clearance dated 5/28/24 which was obtained more than 60 months from the previous State Police clearance dated 4/22/19; a PA Child Abuse clearance dated 6/3/24 which was obtained more than 60 months from the previous PA Child Abuse clearance dated 5/14/19; an FBI clearance dated 6/3/24 which was obtained more than 60 months from the previous FBI clearance dated 4/23/19. The file for Staff Person #2 contained an NSOR certificate dated 1/28/20 which was obtained more than 60 months ago.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 6, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.74(a) · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play area, shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.
In the outdoor play area, to the left of the porch was a piece of siding with sharp edges next to the fence. There were sticks and debris in the play house.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 29, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.123(a)(3) · An agreement shall specify 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 at § 3290.124(e).
The files for Child #2 and Child #3 lacked documentation on the Department's approved form to provide the family information about the child's growth and development.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 23, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.131(a)/3290.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports.
The file for Child #1, a school age child, contained a health report dated 5/17/24 which was obtained more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. The file for Child #2, a preschool age child, contained a health report dated 9/13/24 which was obtained more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 17, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.131(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 most recent health report on file for Child #3 dated 5/16/24 was obtained more than 6 months ago.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 24, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.131(e)/3290.131(e)(3) · The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). Child #3 will be dismissed from care by close of business 6/20/25 until either the immunization record is updated or a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.
The files for Child #1 and Child #2 lacked verification of immunizations within 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. The file for Child #3 lacked verification the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 24, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.18 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
The Emergency Plan did not address Continuity of Operations as required by Announcement C-22-04 which states to maintain full compliance with 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii), child care facilities must have requirements for volunteer emergency preparedness training, practice drills and continuity of operations included in their emergency plan.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 23, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.91(a) · Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.
There is a large table leaning against the wall in the hallway obstructing the exit.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 23, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.18 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
Adult scissors were on the table accessible to children. Cords and wires for video game systems located on the bottom shelf of the stand were accessible to children. The vehicle used to transport the children is out of inspection as of June 2024.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 23, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.24(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.
The files for Staff #1, Staff #2, and Staff #3 lacked current Emergency Plan training. The most recent Emergency Plan training documentation for Staff #1 and Staff #2 was dated 3/20/23.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 23, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.31(f)(4)(i) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and 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.
The file for Staff #2 contains current first-aid and CPR training dated 2/25/24, more than 24 months from previous first-aid and CPR training dated 9/11/21.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 23, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.63 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
The power strip on the couch accessible to children ages 5 and younger lacked covers over the outlets.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 23, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.64(a) · 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 kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.
Cleaning agents marked "keep out of reach of children" were observed on the kitchen counter near food preparation areas as well as on the floor accessible to children.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 23, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.75(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
There is peeling paint on the wall to the right of the front door, when exiting.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 23, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.
The agreement form in the files for Child #2 and Child #5 lack the operator's signature.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 23, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.123(a)(3) · An agreement shall specify 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 at § 3290.124(e).
The files for Child #1, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5 lacked a child service report including information about the child's growth and development.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 23, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.123(b)/3290.182(8) · A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. A child's record must contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.
The files for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5 all contained the original agreement form.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 23, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.124(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 in the file for Child #5 lacked contact information including the name, address, and phone number of the child's physician.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 23, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 in the file for Child #4 lacked the parent's work address and phone number.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 23, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
The emergency contact form in the files for Child #2 and Child #4 lacked the health insurance policy number. The emergency contact form in the file for Child #5 lacked the health insurance coverage and policy number.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 23, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.124(d) · A written plan shall be conspicuously posted which identifies the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the facility staffing provisions in the event of an emergency. The plan must accompany a staff person who leaves the facility on an excursion with children.
Per staff statements, the emergency transportation plan has not accompanied the staff transporting the children to and from school.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 23, 2024
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.131(a)/3290.131(e) · The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.
The file for Child #5, a toddler, lacked a health report and an immunization record. Child #5 has been enrolled more than 60 days.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 23, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.131(e)(3) · The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). Child #5 must be dismissed from care by close of business 8/23/24 and may only return to care when the immunization record is obtained.
Child #5, a toddler enrolled for more than 60 days, lacks an immunization record.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 23, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.133(4) · Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children.
Medication stored under the diaper changing station in an unlocked cabinet was accessible to children.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 23, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.94(a)(1) · The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.
The fire drill log on file included fire drills conducted more than 60 days apart: 2/22/24 and 4/29/24.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 23, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.22(a) · The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office posted at the same location.
The facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 23, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.24(b) · The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. Each review and update of the emergency plan shall be documented in writing and kept on file at the facility.
There was a current emergency plan dated, 12/12/23, on file at the facility. The facility lacked documentation of previous emergency plan annual reviews and previous updates.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 23, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Staff #1 lacked 6 of the 12 annual child care training hours required between December 2022 and December 2023.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 23, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.18 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
The facility's emergency plan did not include requirements for volunteer emergency preparedness training, practice drills and continuity of operations (backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster) to maintain compliance with 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii).
Corrected Corrected by Aug 1, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.18 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
The files for Staff Person #1 and #2 did not include documentation of the one-hour Health and Safety Update. The prescribed timeframe was 12/30/22.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 23, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) · 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 #3 may not work at the facility.
Previous clearances had been purged from the file of Staff Person #1. The file for Facility Person #3, a Household Member over 18, did not include a State Police or Child Abuse clearance.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 23, 2023
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.74(a) · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play area, shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.
Observed strip peeling away from ceiling, which had been repaired from water damage.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 20, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.102(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.
Observed in the outdoor play space: a broken toy wheelbarrow and play house. Observed leaves and debris in the ball bin.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 20, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.103 · 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.
Observed small beads less than one inch in diameter, which were accessible to children, in the main child care space. This presents a potential choking hazard to children who may still be placing objects in their mouths.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 27, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.123(a)(1) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
The fee agreement in the file for Child #1 lacked the fee amount.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 27, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.151(a)/3290.192(2) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment on file at the facility. 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 Person #1 did not included an updated health assessment conducted within the past 24 months. The previous health assessment in the file for Staff Person #2 had been purged.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.176 · A first-aid kit, including the contents as specified in §3290.73 (relating to first-aid kit) shall be in the vehicle when children are being transported.
The vehicle first aid kit lacked soap.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 28, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.24(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.
The file for staff person #1 received emergency plan training on 8/29/20 and 9/29/21, which is not annually.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 24, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.73(c) · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.
The first-aid kit lacked scissors.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 24, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.118 · Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility.
It was observed that an infant was sleeping in a bouncy seat. When staff were asked about moving the child, staff stated that the parents stated that the infant sleeps better elevated.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 15, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 for child #1 lacked the enrolling parent's work address and work phone number.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 15, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.124(e) · 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
The emergency contact form for child #3, child #4 and child #5 were last reviewed/updated on 6/1/21, which is more than 6 months ago.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 24, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.131(d)(5) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.
The health report for child #2 and child #3 lacked immunizations in accordance to the recommendations of the ACIP.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 24, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.151(a)(2) · 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 file for staff person #1 had a health assessment completed on 5/7/19 and 9/20/21, which is more than 24 months apart.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 24, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.181(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 emergency contact form and financial agreement for child #3, child #4 and child #5 were last reviewed/updated on 6/1/21, which is more than 6 months ago.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 24, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
The file for staff person #1, see LIS for hire date, lacked 12 training hours from 12/19/20-12/19/21.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 24, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.69 · 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.
Upon entering the facility at 8:55 am, the gate between the main room and the adjacent kitchen was ajar, making the stove accessible to child #1, a 6 year-old, observed in care in the main room at the time of the inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 28, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.91(a) · Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.
Upon entering the facility at approximately 8:55 am, the back door in the kitchen of the facility was observed to be obstructed by piles of items on the kitchen floor, including several dozen canned goods, some stacked approximately 2 feet high.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 28, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.113(a)/3290.113(f) · 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. The requirement for supervision on and off the facility premises includes compliance with the staff:child ratio requirements in §§ 3290.51-3290.52 (relating to maximum number of children; and staff:child ratio).When there is only one operator present in the family child care home and the operator is unable to be physically present with the children because the operator is preparing snacks or meals for children in care or the operator is using the restroom, the operator may comply with the supervision requirement in subsection (a) through the use of an electronic monitor, camera, mirror, or other device or method so the operator can see, hear, direct and assess the children in real time at all times.
At approximately 8:45 am, staff #1 answered the front door and upon entering the facility, no children were observed at the time. When staff person #1 was asked if there were any children in care as we walked from the hallway into the front room, they said "Yes." Child #1 and #2 were then observed in the middle room. The children were not being properly supervised as staff person #1 could not see, direct or assess the children from the front hallway.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 10, 2021
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.