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643 1/2 Hillsboro St, Pittsburgh PA 15204 · License #CER-00254721 · Center · Child Care Center
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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 two most recent health reports on file for child #2 (preschool-age) were dated 2/22/23 and 4/9/25, which are more than 12 months apart.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 17, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(d)(7) · A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
The health report on file for child #1 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 17, 2026
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 files for Staff Persons #1 and #2 were observed to have documentation of PA State Police clearance results that were not renewed before the expiration date of the most current certifications on file: 2/7/20 and 3/27/25. The file for Staff Person #3 was observed to have documentation of FBI clearance results that was not renewed before the expiration date of the most current certification on file: 1/14/20 and 3/19/25.
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Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
Corrected Corrected by Apr 11, 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 #1 and #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
The files for Staff Persons #1 and #2 did not include documentation of current PA Child Abuse Clearance results. This is evidenced by the previously documented PA Child Abuse clearance results on file for Staff Persons #1 and #2 dated 2/21/20.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 11, 2025
Category: background checks. 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.
Bottles of disinfectant spray were observed store above and next to children's food in the PS/SA room.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 11, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
The file for child #3, preschool aged, did not include documentation of a health report within the last 12 months. The most recent health report on file was observed to be dated 10/4/23.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 11, 2025
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 two most recent health assessments on file Staff Persons #3 and #4 are dated more than 24 months apart. Staff person #3: 2/3/22 and 4/9/24. Staff person #4: 2/21/23 and 3/25/25.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 11, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(a) · 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.
The file for child #1 includes documentation of a health report dated 2/20/25 but was not within 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 11, 2025
Category: health medication. 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 includes documentation of a health report dated 2/20/25 but was not within 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. The file for child #2 did not include documentation of a health report and has been attending the facility for more than 60 days.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 25, 2025
Category: health medication. 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 files for children #1 and #2, all enrolled more than 6 months, did not include a child service report.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 2024
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.
Emergency contact information for a child observed to be receiving care was not present in the Infant/YT room.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 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.
Staff person #1 has not had a health assessment conducted within the last 24 months. The most recent health assessment on file for staff person #1 is dated 2/3/22.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 2024
Category: ratio. 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.
The facilities documentation of testing the fire detection system exceeded 30 days from 8/11/23 to 9/15/23.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 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.
In the Infant/YT room, a loose crib sheet was observed on a crib in which an infant was sleeping.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 27, 2023
Category: health medication. 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 documented in the files for staff persons #1, #2, and #3 are dated more than one year apart.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 27, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
Staff person #2 did not complete the following required pre-service training by April 29, 2022: Health and Safety training. The training on file for staff person #2 was observed to be dated 4/1/23.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 27, 2023
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). Staff person #3 cannot work in the facility until the PA Criminal History clearance and PA Child Abuse clearance results are submitted and verified. .
The file for staff person #3 was observed to have documentation of PA Criminal History clearance and PA Child Abuse clearance results that were not renewed before the expiration date of the most current clearances required under CPSL. (PA Criminal History: 2/21/18 and PA Child Abuse clearance: 3/20/18). Staff person #3 cannot work in the facility until the PA Criminal History clearance and PA Child Abuse clearance results are submitted and verified.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 27, 2023
Category: ratio. 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 #2 was observed to have documentation of a health assessment that was not renewed before the expiration date of the most current certification. The health assessments on file for staff person #2 are dated 1/18/21 and 2/21/23.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 27, 2023
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 the facility a hallway storage area a metal pole had peeling paint.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 26, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.81 · A visual strip or other visual identification shall be placed on glass located in a traffic area, a child care space or a play space.
In the School Age/Preschool room, the glass door did not have a visual strip or visual identification placed on the glass door located in a traffic area.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 25, 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.
In the Infant/Young Toddler room, a written plan of daily activities was not posted in the Infant group space.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 25, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.67(d) · Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles.
In the Infant/Young Toddler room, used nasal tissues were not in a closed, lined receptacle.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 25, 2022
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.
In the School Age/Preschool room, two pairs of adult scissors were on a staff persons desk which were accessible to preschool age children.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 25, 2022
Category: health medication. 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 the School Age/Preschool room, twelve protective receptacle covers were missing from surge protectors on the left and right side of the room and accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 25, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.
In the Infant/Young Toddler room, a bottle of Clorox wipes and hand sanitizer were in the diaper changing area accessible to children.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 25, 2022
Category: health medication. 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.
In the Infant/Toddler room, emergency contact information for child #5, #6 and #7 were not present in the child care space where children were receiving care.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 25, 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 #4 did lacked an updated health report conducted within 12 months of previous health report.
Corrected Corrected by May 10, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(e)(1) · The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.
The file for child #4 lacked documentation of the yearly Influenza shot with no letter of exemption in file.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 25, 2022
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.
In the Infant/Young Toddler room, a hands-free garbage can was not located next to the diaper changing table.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 25, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.166(1) · A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.
In the Infant/Young Toddler room, written statements giving formula and feeding schedule for infants were not obtained from the parents.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 28, 2022
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
The files for staff #1 and #2 pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training was not renewed before the expiration date of the most current certification.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 25, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(a) · 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.
The files for child #1, #2 and #3 lacked an initial health report within 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by May 31, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.