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5915 Beacon St Ste 2, Pittsburgh PA 15217 · License #CER-00241226 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.27(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 and kept on file at the facility.
The file for Staff Person #12 contained emergency plan training dated 1/1/26 but was not at initial employment.
Corrected Corrected by May 7, 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 files for Staff Persons #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #13, #14, #16, #17, #18, #19, #20, #21, and #22 contained fire safety training that was not renewed prior to the expiration date of the most current certification. The files are now current.
Corrected Corrected by May 7, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
The file for Staff Person #12 contained Pediatric First Aid/CPR training dated 2/2/26 but was not completed within 90 of hire (See LIS Code Sheet). The file for Staff Person #12 contained the PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Groups Child Care Part 1 training dated 4/23/26 and Part 2 dated 1/27/26 but were not completed within 90 days of their date of hire (See LIS Code Sheet). The file for Staff Person #15 contained Pediatric First Aid/CPR training dated 2/2/26 but was not completed within 90 days of hire (See LIS Code Sheet).
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
Corrected Corrected by May 7, 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). Facility Persons #1 and #12 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
The file for Staff Person #1 lacked NSOR clearance results prior to their first day working in a child care setting (See LIS Code Sheet). The file for Staff Person #12 contained FBI clearance results through the Department of Justice which are invalid.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 19, 2026
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
The file for Staff Person #8 contained NSOR clearance results that were not renewed prior to the expiration date of the most current certification (8/28/20 and 3/19/26). The file for Staff Person #9 contained State Police, FBI, and NSOR clearance results that were not renewed prior to the expiration date of the most current certification. The file for Staff Person #10 contained PA Child Abuse clearance results that were not renewed prior to the expiration date of the most current certification (10/20/20 and 3/19/26). The file for Staff Person #12 contained NSOR clearance results dated 2/5/26 but was after the staff person's first day working in a child care setting (See LIS Code Sheet). The file for Staff Person #12 contained Mandated Reporter training dated 2/3/26 but was not completed within 90 days of hire (See LIS Code Sheet). The staff files are now current.
Corrected Corrected by May 7, 2026
Category: ratio. 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 files for Staff Persons #1 and #12 contained foreign degrees, which have not been translated or evaluated by a service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE).
Corrected Corrected by Jun 12, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.102(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.
In Room 301, several children's resting mats were observed to be torn along the edges and were not in good repair.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 22, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.111(a) · A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group.
A written plan of daily activities and routines was not posted in Room 305.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 22, 2026
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 files for Staff Persons #5, #6, #10, #11, #16, #17, #18, #19, #20, and #21 contained health assessments dated more than 24 months apart.
Corrected Corrected by May 7, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f) · Staff person 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 #1 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 persons available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
SECOND 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): Pediatric first aid/CPR. The facility's acceptable plan of correction indicated the correction would be implemented by 5/21/25. On 5/27/25, an unannounced inspection was conducted. Staff person #1 still has not completed the following required pre-service training: Pediatric first aid/CPR. Previously cited on SIN-00263858 on 4/4/25.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 23, 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.
SECOND VIOLATION The files for staff persons #2, #6 and #8 contained documentation of a diploma, however, the diploma in each file were in Spanish so the education level completed could not be determined at the time of inspection. Previously cited on SIN-00263858 on 4/4/25.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 23, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
SECOND VIOLATION The files for staff persons #2 and #7 contained documentation of one written, nonfamily references. Previously cited on SIN-00263858 on 4/4/25.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 23, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.106(a) · Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.
In Rooms 300, 301, 307 and 309, the resting mats were not labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 26, 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 two most recent fire safety trainings in the files for staff persons #4, #5, #9, #10 and #14 are dated more than 12 months apart. Staff person #4: 3/19/24 and 4/9/25. Staff person #5: 11/14/23 and 2/26/25. Staff person #9: 4/10/23 and 4/8/25. Staff person #10: 1/25/24 and 2/5/25. Staff person #14: 6/9/24 and 2/28/25.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 26, 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 in Room 301 was observed to read 19 degrees. Upon closer inspection, it was determined the thermometer was not operable.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 26, 2025
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f) · Staff persons 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 #1 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 #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (See LIS Code Sheet): Pediatric First Aid/CPR.
Corrected Corrected by May 23, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
The file for staff person #6 completed Pediatric first aid/CPR training on 2/3/25, PA Required Health and Safety for Center-Group Child Care part 1 on 4/6/25 and part 2 on 4/7/25 but did not complete the trainings within 90 days of hire. The file for staff person #7 completed Pediatric first aid/CPR training on 2/3/25 but did not complete within 90 days of hire.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 26, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
The file for staff person #6 included NSOR clearance results dated more than 45 days after the staff persons date of hire (See LIS Code Sheet) as required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. The NSOR clearance results are dated 12/13/24. The file for staff person #11 contained documentation of PA State Police, PA Child Abuse and FBI clearance results that were not renewed prior to the expiration date of the most current certificate on file. PA State Police: 2/20/20 and 3/12/25. PA Child Abuse: 2/20/20 and 3/19/25. FBI: 3/1/20 and 3/17/25. The file for staff person #13 contained documentation of NSOR clearance results that were not renewed prior to the expiration date of the most current certificate on file: 11/6/19 and 2/11/25.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 26, 2025
Category: ratio. 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). Facility Persons #2 and #6 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
The file for staff person #2 did not contain documentation of NSOR clearance results prior to date of hire (See IS Code Sheet). The PA State Police Clearance in the file for staff person #6 did not include the disseminated date making the clearance incomplete.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 26, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
The files for staff persons #3, #6, and #8 contained documentation of mandated reporter training but did not complete within 90 days of their date of hire (See LIS Code Sheet). Staff person #3 completed the training on 4/8/25. Staff person #6 completed the training on 4/2/25. Staff person #8 completed the training on 4/7/25. The two most recent mandated reporter trainings in the file for staff person #15 are dated more than 60 months apart: 10/18/19 and 4/1/25.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 26, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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 files for staff persons #2, #6, and #8 contained documentation of a diploma, however, the diploma in each file were in Spanish so the education level completed could not be determined at the time of inspection.
Corrected Corrected by May 28, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
In Room 300, a protective receptacle cover was missing on an electrical outlet near the sink and accessible to children 5 years of age and younger.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 26, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.66(b) · 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 stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.
In Rooms 309 and 310, cleaning materials and other toxins including a bottle of rubbing alcohol, disinfectant spray, bug repellent and hand sanitizers were observed stored above children's food.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 26, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
In Room 307, peeling paint was observed on the wall near the entrance of the room.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 26, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.82(h) · A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.
A handwashing sign was not posted near the sink in Room 308.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 26, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.102(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.
In Rooms 300, 308, 309 and 310, children's resting mats were observed to be ripping on the edges of the mats exposing the interior and were not in good repair.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 26, 2025
Category: physical safety. 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 in the file for child #2 lacked the enrolling parent's work address and telephone number.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 26, 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 emergency contact form in the file for child #1 did not include written consent signed by the parent for emergency medical care for the child.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 26, 2025
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 two most recent health assessments in the files for staff persons #10 and #12 are dated more than 24 months apart. Staff person #10: 5/21/22 and 6/22/24. Staff person #12: 1/5/23 and 4/3/25.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 26, 2025
Category: ratio. 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 form in the file for child #1 did not include written consent signed by the parent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 26, 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 files for staff persons #2 and #7 contained documentation of one written, nonfamily references.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 26, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
The fee agreement on file for child #1 lacks the date of the child's admission.
Corrected Corrected by May 23, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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 file for staff #9, who has the ten-hour health and safety training dated 8/20/20, lacked the one hour health and safety training update by 12/30/22. There is now a one-hour update on file and dated 3/29/24.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 28, 2024
Category: ratio. 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). Facility Person #2 and 10 -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. . 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 files for staff #1, 4, and 8 lack a dated disclosure statement. The file for staff #2, lacks a witness signature on the disclosure statement. The file for staff #7, lacks a signature on the disclosure statement. The file for staff #2 lacks the correct PA State Police clearance required under the CPSL. There was more than 60 months between the Child Abuse and DHS FBI clearances on file for staff #6. Dates are as follows: Child Abuse- 1/28/19 and 3/18/24, FBI - 2/7/19 and 4/4/24. The file for staff #10, who has lived outside of PA within the past five years, lacks a New York lacks a New York Child Abuse and Sex Offender clearance.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 28, 2024
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 files for staff #1 and 3, who hold the title of aide, lack verification of a high school diploma. The file for staff #5, who holds the title of assistant group supervisor, lacks 2500 hours of child care experience.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 28, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 gym, observed multiple areas of damaged plaster along the bottom of the walls.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 28, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.82(h) · A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.
The toilet in room 310 lacked a hand washing sign.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 28, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.102(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.
In Room 307, observed a wooden toy bin which had sharp points on the top areas of the bin. In the outside play space, observed a child playing with a red wagon and there was a bird dropping on the wagon.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 24, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.
The fee agreement on file for child #4 was not signed by the parent.
Corrected Corrected by May 23, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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 fee agreement on file for children #4 and 6 lacked the names of the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by May 23, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) · Children #2 and 4 must be dismissed from care by close of business of date of provider notification and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter. A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to 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 #2 contained 1 of 2 Hep A vaccinations and the file for child #4 contained 2 of 3 Hep B, 3 of 4 DTAP, 3 of 4 Pneumococcal and 1 of 3 Polio vaccinations as recommended by the ACIP for the age of the child.
Corrected Corrected by May 23, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.135(a)(3) · If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.
The diaper changing area in room 300 lacked a hands free can.
Corrected Corrected by May 24, 2024
Category: health medication. 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 files for staff #2, 3, 8 and 10 lack a TB screening including the results.
Corrected Corrected by May 24, 2024
Category: health medication. 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 1 hour health and safety update in the file for staff person #1 was dated 4/4/23. The file for staff #5, #10 and #11 and #14 did not include the 1 hour health and safety update. The 1 hour health and safety in the file for staff person #13 was dated 3/1/23.The 1 hour health and safety update in the file for staff person #15 was dated 3/29/23. The 1 hour health and safety update in the file for staff person #17 was dated 4/10/23. All staff were hired before 10/4/22.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2023
Category: ratio. 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 facility's emergency plan did not include information regarding continuity of operations. The facility's shaken baby syndrome policy did not include information regarding identification and prevention of child maltreatment.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(3) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.
At the time of the inspection, the facility's emergency plan did not include information regarding contacting parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(4) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
At the time of the inspection, the facility's emergency plan did not include information regarding informing parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(i) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (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 last two first-aid/CPR trainings in the file for staff person #14 were dated 9/22/20 and 2/3/23. The last two first-aid/CPR trainings in the file for staff person #18 were dated 8/6/20 and 2/3/23.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2023
Category: ratio. 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 last two fire safety traings in the file for staff person #1 were 4/1/22 and 4/4/23. The last two fire safety trainings in the file for staff person #2 were 9/19/21 and 3/28/23. The last two fire safety trainings in the file for staff person #5 were 3/3/21 and 11/28/22. The only fire safety training in the file for staff person #7 was 3/27/23, which was beyond the individual's first 12 months working with children. The only fire safety training in the file for staff person #9 was 4/10/23, which was beyond the individual's first 12 months working with children.The last two fire safety traings in the file for staff person #11 were 3/3/21 and 4/10/23. The only fire safety training in the file for staff person #13 was 3/31/23, which was beyond the individual's first 12 months working with children. The last two fire safety traings in the file for staff person #14 were 3/23/22 and 3/30/23. The last two fire safety traings in the file for staff person #17 were 4/29/21 and 4/10/23. The last two fire safety traings in the file for staff person #18 were 3/23/22 and 3/27/23.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2023
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). Staff person #7 will have until 5/6/7/23 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #7 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 #7, staff person #7 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #7 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Health and safety training.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 7, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING: The only health and safety training in the file for staff person #3 was dated 3/20/23, which is beyond the individual's first 90 days working with children. The only health and safety training in the file for staff person #4 was dated 4/10/23, which is beyond the individual's first 90 days working with children. The only health and safety training in the file for staff person #9 was dated 12/21/22, which is beyond the individual's first 90 days working with children. The only health and safety training in the file for staff person #16 was dated 4/10/23, which is beyond their first 90 days working with children. FA/CPR TRAINING: The only FA/CPR training in the file for staff person #3 was dated 2/3/23, which is beyond their first 90 days working with children. The only FA/CPR training in the file for staff person #4 was dated 2/3/23, which is beyond their first 90 days working with children. The only FA/CPR training in the file for staff person #3 was dated 2/3/23, which is beyond their first 90 days working with children. The only FA/CPR training in the file for staff person #9 was dated 2/3/23, which is beyond their first 90 days working with children. The only FA/CPR training in the file for staff person #13 was dated 2/3/23, which is beyond their first 90 days working with children. The only acceptable FA/CPR training in the file for staff person #7 was dated 2/3/23, which is beyond their first 90 days working with children.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee.
The only mandated reporter training in the file for staff person #3 was dated 3/5/23, which was beyond their first 90 days working with children. The last two mandated reporter trainings in the file for staff person #5 was dated 6/9/17 and 4/10/23. The mandated reporter training in the file for staff person #7 was dated 4/1/22, which was beyond their first 90 days working with children. The mandated reporter training in the file for staff person #13 was dated 4/5/23, which was beyond their first 90 days working with children. The mandated reporter training in the file for staff person #16 was dated 3/5/23, which was beyond their first 90 days working with children.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. 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 #8 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
The last two child abuse clearances in the file for staff person #5 were 7/21/16. The last two FBI clearances in the file for staff person #5 were dated 8/30/16 and 4/1/22. The file for staff person #8, hired provisionally, did not include proof of request for the child abuse and FBI clearances before working with children. The staff person is now beyond their provisional period and there is no NSOR clearance on file. The last two child abuse clearances in the file for staff person #9 were dated 9/12/17 and 1/7/23.The NSOR certificate in the file for staff person #16 was dated 3/5/23, which was beyond the individual's 45-day provisional period. The file for staff person #17 did not include proof of request for the NSOR and the NSOR clearance was dated 3/28/22, which was after the individual began working with children.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2023
Category: background checks. 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 last two evaluations in the file for staff person #2, #7, #10, #11, #14 and #19 were 12/17/21 and 1/11/23.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.35(b)(1) · A group supervisor shall have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field.
The director stated that staff person #3 had a Bachelors Degree in Accounting, qualifying the individual as a group supervisor. However, the diploma was in spanish, so the education level completed could not be determined at the time. The director stated that staff person #9 had a Bachelors Degree in Education, qualifying the individual as a group supervisor. However, the diploma was translated by an agency not accepted by OCDEL, so the education level completed could not be determined at the time. The director stated that staff person #15 had a Bachelors Degree in ECE, qualifying the individual as a group supervisor. However, the diploma was translated by an agency not accepted by OCDEL, so the education level completed could not be determined at the time
Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.35(b)(2) · A group supervisor shall have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children.
The director stated that staff person #4 had a Bachelors Degree in Accounting, qualifying the individual as a group supervisor if 30 credit hours in a related degree were included, as the person has 1250 hours of experience. However, the diploma was in spanish, so the education level and courses completed could not be determined at the time.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.36(b)(5) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.
The director stated that staff person #13 had a high school diploma, qualifying the individual as an assistant group supervisorin addition to 2500 hours of experience. However, the diploma was in spanish, so the education level completed could not be determined at the
Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.37(b)(1) · An aide shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate.
The director stated that staff person #12 and #16 had a high school diploma, qualifying the individual as an aide. However, the diploma was in spanish, so the education level completed could not be determined at the time.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2023
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 in room 307 read 49 degrees at two separate checks.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2023
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.111(a) · A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group.
There was not a daily schedule posted in rooms 306, 307, 308 and 309.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2023
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 in the file for child #1 did not specify the release persons.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. 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 information in the file for child #1 and #2 did not include the work address or telephone of the child's mother.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 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 most recent emergency contact form in the file for child #3 did not include signed consent by a parent for emergency medical care.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to 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(ren) #2 must be dismissed from care by close of business and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.
The file for child #2, a 3 year-old, didn't contain documentation of any vaccinations and the written statement by a parent specified an exemption to only the flu shot.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(d)(8) · A health report shall include a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.
On the health report in the file for child #2, the individual completing the form marked the box "no" for the question asking if age-appropriate screenings recommended by the AAP were conducted since the time of the previous health report and no further information was provided.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2023
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 last two health assessments in the file for staff person #1 were dated 3/17/21 and 4/10/23. The only health assessment in the file for staff person #2 was dated 3/24/22, which was 6 months after they began working with children. The last two health assessments in the file for staff person #11 were dated 1/24/19 and 3/24/22.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(b) · A health assessment shall be conducted and a report shall be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title.
The health assessment in the file for staff person #13 was listed as "FNP-BC." staff person #15 was listed as "FNP-APRN."
Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2023
Category: health medication. 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 most recent emergency contact form in the file for child #3 did not include signed consent by a parent for minor first-aid.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2023
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 two reference letters in the file for staff person #2 were written in spanish so the content of the letters could not be determined. One of the reference letters in the file for staff person #9 was written in spanish so the content of the letter could not be determined.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2023
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.
There was one time since May 2022 that fire drills were conducted more than 60 days apart: 11/23/22 and 1/24/23.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.94(a)(9) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill.
The documented fire drills since May 2022 listed the number of participating facility persons, but not their names.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · 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 Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.
At the time of the inspection, the facility was not able to provide a current fire detection testing report by a fire safety professional. The last testing report was dated 4/7/22 and had just expired.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.`
At the time of the inspection, the file for staff person #5, hired before 12/19/20, included 7 hours of annual child care training between 12/19/21 and 12/19/22. At the time of the inspection, the file for staff person #11, hired before 12/19/20, included 10 hours of annual child care training between 12/19/21 and 12/19/22. At the time of the inspection, the file for staff person #2, hired on (See LIS code sheet), included 7 hours of annual child care training during their last full anniversary year. At the time of the inspection, the file for staff person #7, hired on (See LIS code sheet), included 10 hours of annual child care training during their last full anniversary year.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.75(a) · A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space.
Room 301 and room 306 lacked a first-aid kit.
Corrected Corrected by May 2, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.111(b) · The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.
The gym lacked a written plan of daily activities posted.
Corrected Corrected by May 2, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.
The agreement for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4, and child #5 lacked the arrival and departure times.
Corrected Corrected by May 2, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
The agreement for child #3 lacked the admission date.
Corrected Corrected by May 2, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. 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 for child #2 lacked the enrolling parent's work address and work phone number.
Corrected Corrected by May 2, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.94(a)(5) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.
Facility lacked an evacuation map in the gym on the 4th floor.
Corrected Corrected by May 2, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(i) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (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 #1, staff person #2, and staff person #3 completed pediatric first aid and CPR after the previous card on file had expired. Staff have current training on file.
Corrected Corrected by May 2, 2022
Category: ratio. 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 file for staff person #2 completed fire safety training on 3/3/21 and 4/7/22 which is not annually.
Corrected Corrected by May 2, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire:
The file for staff person #4, was observed not to have completed pre-service training within 90 days of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET).
Corrected Corrected by May 2, 2022
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.
The file for staff person #5, (See LIS CODE SHEET for hire date), contained a Child Abuse clearance dated for 3/22/22, which is more than 45 days after hire.
Corrected Corrected by May 2, 2022
Category: background checks. 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 and staff person #3 had an evaluation completed in 12/2021 with no other previous evaluation on file (SEE LIS for Hire Dates).
Corrected Corrected by May 2, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
In room 300 beside the climber and room 306 by the heat register, it was observed that the outlet was missing a protective outlet cover and was accessible to the children.
Corrected Corrected by May 2, 2022
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 and financial agreement for child #1 and child #4 were reviewed more than 6 months apart. The financial agreement for child #2 and child #5 were reviewed more than 6 months apart.
Corrected Corrected by May 2, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(b)(2) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.
The file for child #1, who is a preschool age child, contained a health assessment dated for 10/2/20, which is more than 12 months ago.
Corrected Corrected by May 2, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.133(5) · Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.
In room 309, it was observed that the medication Auvi-Q expired on 3/21/22.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 20, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(a) · 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.
The file for facility person #2 and facility person #3 lacked a health assessment dated within the last 24 months.
Corrected Corrected by May 2, 2022
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 facility person #6 lacked two written references.
Corrected Corrected by May 2, 2022
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.
It was observed that the facility had allowed more than 60 days to pass between multiple fire drills, 5/11/21-7/29/21, 7/29/21-10/7/21, and 10/7/21-2/2/22. A fire drill was conducted the day of the inspection 4/20/22.
Corrected Corrected by May 2, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · 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 Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.
Facility lacked proof of purchase of the inter-connected smoke alarm system.
Corrected Corrected by May 2, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.