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Home › PA › Pittsburgh › Itsy Bitsy Learning Academy
845 Mclain St, Pittsburgh PA 15210 · License #CER-00239959 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
The emergency contact form for Child #3 lacked a complete home address and a complete work address for the enrolling parent.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 12, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.
The initial staff evaluation on file for Staff #3 is dated 2/28/26, more than 12 months after the date of hire.
Corrected Corrected by May 13, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.
The two most recent fire safety trainings on file for Staff #1, Staff #2, and Staff #3 are dated 2/1/25 and 4/10/26, more than 12 months apart.
Corrected Corrected by May 13, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
The emergency contact form for Child #3 lacked a complete address for the child's release person(s).
Corrected Corrected by Jun 12, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(c) · A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title.
The health report on file for Child #4 was not signed or dated by a physician, physician's assistant, or CRNP, making it invalid.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 12, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(d)(5) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.
The file for Child #1 and Child #4, enrolled more than 60 days, lacked an immunization record.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 12, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.95(a) · 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 two most recent annual testing from a fire safety professional are dated 5/22/24 and 11/13/25, more than 12 months apart.
Corrected Corrected by May 13, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
The file for Child #1, enrolled more than 60 days, lacked an initial health report form. The file for Child #2 contained a health report form dated 4/8/26, more than 60 days after the child's first day in childcare.
Corrected Corrected by May 13, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.52 · When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level).
On 4/23/25 at approximately 3:20pm Staff #1 was observed caring for 2 preschoolers and 10 school aged children. The ratio is 1 staff to 10 preschoolers.
Corrected Corrected by May 2, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.75(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 facility's first-aid kit lacked soap.
Corrected Corrected by May 5, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(a)(4)/3270.131(c) · The initial health report for a school-age child must be dated in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance in 28 Pa. Code § 23.2 (relating to medical examinations). A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title.
The health report on file for Child #2 was not signed or dated by a physician, physician's assistant, or CRNP.
Corrected Corrected by May 30, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(d)(5) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.
The health report of file for Child #3 lacked immunizations.
Corrected Corrected by May 30, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(5) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
The facility's emergency plan parent letter lacked accommodations for infants, toddlers. children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected Corrected by May 30, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
The file for Child #1, enrolled for more than 60 days, lacked an initial health report.
Corrected Corrected by May 23, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(b) · The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility.
The facility's emergency plan documentation was last reviewed on 3/28/23, exceeding the annual 12-month update.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 10, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
The initial health assessment on file for Staff Person #1 was dated 9/25/24, after the date of hire.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 10, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) · An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
The initial health assessment on file for Staff Person #1 does not include the results of a Tuberculosis screening, due at hire.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 4, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(3) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.
The current health assessment on file for Staff Person #1 does not indicate that the staff person was examined for communicable diseases.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 4, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(4) · An adult health assessment must include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.
The current health assessment on file for Staff Person #1 did not include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 4, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(5) · An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
The current health assessment on file for Staff Person #1 did not include a physician or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide childcare.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 4, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.94(a)(1) · The Director 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 facility's fire drill log documented the most recent drill was completed on 4/16/24, more than 60 days prior.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 10, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.94(a)(4) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that the hypothetical locations of the fire are rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location is never the same for consecutive drills.
Based on the facility's fire drill log, multiple consecutive drills were conducted with the same hypothetical location. The two most recent drills are now compliant.
Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
A wheeled bucket containing used mop water was observed in the cafeteria while children were in care in the room.
Corrected Corrected by May 27, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) · 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. 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 #1, employed for over 90 days, does not include documentation of receiving training on the emergency plan.
Corrected Corrected by May 27, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
The emergency contact forms for children #1, #2, and #5 do not include complete information for the child's physician or source of medical care.
Corrected Corrected by May 27, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 emergency contact forms for children #2, #3, and #4 did not include written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.
Corrected Corrected by May 27, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
The emergency contact form for children #1 and #2 do not include complete contact information for the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by May 27, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) · The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.
The emergency contact form and agreement for child #4 have not been reviewed and dated by the parent since 9/18/23.
Corrected Corrected by May 27, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(5) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.
The emergency contact forms for children #2, #3, and #4 did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Corrected Corrected by May 27, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
The agreement for child #2 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 9, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 emergency contact information for child #1 and child #2 did not include written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 9, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the health insurance policy number for the child.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 9, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
The emergency contact information for child #2 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 9, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(5) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.
The emergency contact information for child #1 and child #2 did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 9, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(e) · The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.
The letter to parents explaining the emergency plan was observed to be a template and lacked details specific to the program.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 2, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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. Staff #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
The file for staff #1 did not contain a valid FBI clearance. The clearance, dated 3/15/18, was expired.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 2, 2023
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 for staff #2, designated as an aide, did not contain documentation of obtaining a high school diploma.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 2, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.34(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) · A director shall have attained one of the following qualification levels specified at §3270.34(b)(1) - (4). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
The file for staff #1, designated as the director, did not include verification of 1 year of child care experience.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 2, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.91(a) · Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.
An exit from the gym was blocked by a wooden bench.
Corrected Corrected by May 12, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(2) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises. The evacuation routes and evacuation plans to exit the building may be the same as those required by §3270.94 (relating to fire drills).
The facility's emergency plan did not include details regarding the procedure for evacuation. The plan also lacked the address of the relocation site.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 2, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.