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3454 Pleasantvue Dr, Pittsburgh PA 15227 · License #CER-00254785 · Center · Child Care Center
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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 certification representative observed children disposing of food wrappers, food waste, napkins, etc. into an unlidded trashcan following snack. Staff stated they did not have a lidded trashcan in the childcare space. There were bottles of cleaning products, labeled "Keep out of the reach of children" in the storage room off the childcare space. The door to the storage room was not locked and the toxics were not locked, making the toxics accessible to children.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 20, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) · 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. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
The two most recent fire safety trainings on file for Staff person #3 are dated 9.23.24 and 10.7.25, more than 12 months apart.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 14, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
Staff person #1 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 1 & Part 2; the training was completed on 12.23.25. Staff person #1 also did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/CPR; the training was completed on 1.3.26.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 14, 2026
Category: health medication. 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. Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
The file for staff person #1 did not contain documentation of application and fingerprinting for an FBI clearance prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL
Corrected Corrected by Mar 16, 2026
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 person #2, who was classified as a group supervisor, does not have verification of a Bachelor's degree in education or a related human services field; or a Bachelor's degree with 30 credits in education or a related human services field and 1 year of verified child care experience; or an Associate's degree in education or a related human services field and 2 years of verified child care experience; or an Associate's degree with 30 credits in education or a related human services field and 3 years of verified child care experience.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 16, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.
The file for Child #1 and #3 does not include a signed Agreement. The agreement on file for Child #2, #4, and #5 is not signed by the operator.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 16, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 agreement on file for Child #2, #4, and #5 does not include the services to be provided by the childcare facility.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 16, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.
The agreement on file for Child #2, #4, and #5 does not include the child's arrival and departure times.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 16, 2026
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 form on file for Child #2 does not include the name, address, or telephone number for the child's pediatrician/source for medical care.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 16, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 on file for Child #3 does not include the work address and telephone number for the enrolling parent.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 16, 2026
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 file for Child #1 and #5 does not include written parental permission for the facility to obtain emergency medical care.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 16, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(5) · Emergency contact information must include 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.
The current emergency contact form on file for Child #2 and #4 does not indicate if the child has any special medical needs, which is needed in an emergency situation.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 16, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(c)/3270.182(1) · 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. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
The initial health assessment on file for Child #5, who has been enrolled for more than 60 days, is not signed or dated by the health care professional.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 16, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(3) · Child #4 must be dismissed from care by close of business on 1.14.26 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter. 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).
The file for Child #4, with an enrollment date more than 60 days ago, does not include the child's immunization record.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 16, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.134(a) · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.
Prior to serving snack, it was observed that none of the children washed their hands before eating.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 16, 2026
Category: health medication. 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 file for staff person #1 does not include documentation of a health assessment, including a tuberculin skin test, being completed within 12 months prior to date of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET).
Corrected Corrected by Mar 16, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(5)/3270.192(3) · An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. 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 health assessment on file for Staff person #2 does not include the physician or health care professional's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 16, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.171(c) · Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
The facility did not have the safety drop-off and pick-up procedure identifying safe vehicular and pedestrian routes around the facility in a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 16, 2026
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 file for Child #1, #3, and #5 does not include written parental permission for the facility to administer minor first aid procedures.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 16, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.25(a) · The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.
The Certificate of Compliance posted at the facility was expired; the current certificate was not posted. The facility did not have verification of providing the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 20, 2026
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 #4, with an enrollment date more than 60 days ago, does not include the child's initial health assessment.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 16, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(2) · A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.
The file for Child #1, whose file was reviewed at renewal on 1.17.25, reportedly disenrolled on 10.28.24; the disenrollment date was not included in the child's file.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 16, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f) · Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #3 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 available to supervise staff person #3, staff person #3 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/Pediatric CPR.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 22, 2025
Category: supervision. 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. Facility Person #3 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
The signed disclosure statement on file for Staff person #3 is not dated, making it invalid.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 24, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(1) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
The agreement on file for Child #1, #3, #4, #5 does not include the amount of the fee to be paid by the parent/guardian.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 3, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 thermometer in the refrigerator where bottles of juice (Sunny D) are stored, which is to be refrigerated after opening, was not working.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 3, 2025
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 certification representative observed children disposing of food wrappers, food waste, napkins, etc. into an unlidded trashcan following snack. Staff stated they did not have a lidded trashcan in the childcare space. There were bottles of H2Orange Sanitizer cleaning products, labeled "Keep out of the reach of children" in the storage room off the childcare space. The door to the storage room was not locked and the toxics were not locked, making the toxics accessible to children.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 3, 2025
Category: ratio. 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 most recent training regarding the emergency plan on file for Staff person #1 is dated 10.31.23, more than 1 year ago.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 24, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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 the parents of enrolled children regarding the facility emergency plan does not include information regarding accommodations for children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 3, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety 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 most recent fire safety training on file for Staff person #1 is dated 12.13.23, more than 1 year ago.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 3, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f) · Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Until such time as the required training has been 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 available to supervise staff person #2, staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Get Started with Center-based Care: Building Blocks for Quality.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 10, 2025
Category: supervision. 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 person #2, who is classified as an aide, does not include a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate; or a minimum of an 8th grade education and 2 years of experience with children.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 10, 2025
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 file for Staff person #1, who has a hire date more than 1 year ago does not include a staff evaluation.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 3, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.
The agreement on file for Child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 does not include the child's arrival and departure times.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 3, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.
The agreement on file for Child #4, #5 does not include the child's date of admission.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 3, 2025
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 form on file for Child #3 does not include the name for the child's pediatrician/source for medical care. The emergency contact form on file for Child #4 does not include the name, address, or telephone number for the child's pediatrician/source for medical care.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 24, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 on file for Child #3 does not include the address and telephone number for the enrolling parent's employment.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 24, 2025
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 file for Child #2, #4 does not include written parental permission for the facility to obtain emergency medical care.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 3, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(5) · Emergency contact information must include 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.
The current emergency contact form on file for Child #4 does not indicate if the child has any special medical needs, which is needed in an emergency situation.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 3, 2025
Category: health medication. 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 form on file for Child #3 does not include the policy number for the medical insurance policy. The emergency contact form on file for Child #4 does not include the child's health insurance coverage and policy number for the child's health care benefits.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 3, 2025
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 form on file for Child #4 does not include a complete name, address, and telephone number for the release persons.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 3, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Copies of the children's emergency contact forms were not in the childcare space or in the bag the staff take with them if going to the gymnasium or outside. The emergency contact forms are in the child files, which are not in the childcare space.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 3, 2025
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 file for Child #4 does not include written parental permission for the facility to administer minor first aid procedures.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 3, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 for Staff person #2 does not include 2 written non-family references attesting to the staff person's suitability to work in childcare.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 10, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.25(a) · The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.
The Certificate of Compliance posted at the facility was expired; the current certificate was not posted.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 3, 2025
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.
The file for staff #1 contained a disclosure statement that was not dated.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2024
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(1) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
The agreements for child #2 and child #3 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged.
Corrected Corrected by May 24, 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 forms and agreements for children #1, #2, and #3 have not been reviewed, signed, and dated by the parents in over 6 months. All documents were last signed in August 2023.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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 lacked documentation of fire drills conducted prior to 4/10/24. The facility began operating 1/08/24. The fire drill log is now current.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 10, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.