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Pittsburgh PA 15224 · License #CER-00250367 · Home-based · Group Child Care Home
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3280.151(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 Staff #1 contained a health assessment that was conducted more than 12 months prior to providing initial service in a childcare setting.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 24, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.151(c)(2) · 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.
The file for Staff #1 contained tb screening that was conducted more than 12 months prior to providing initial service in a childcare setting.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 24, 2025
Category: health medication. 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
3280.32(a)/3280.192(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 childcare position at the facility.
Although the file for Staff #1 contained an FBI Clearance at the time of inspection, it was observed that the file lacked an FBI Clearance or proof of fingerprinting dated prior to the date that Staff #1 began working with children. The file for Staff #1, employed for more than 45 days contained a PA State Police request.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 12, 2026
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.95(a)/3280.95(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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met
Based on Smoke Detection testing documentation, there was a gap in the documentation exceeding 30 days where the smoke detectors were not tested: 12/2/24-2/2/25 (62 days) and 2/2/25-3/22/25 (48 days).
Corrected Corrected by Dec 15, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.32(a)/3280.192(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 lacked a witness.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 11, 2024
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
The Emergency Contact Form for Child #1 lacked the telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 3, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.151(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 Staff #1 contained a Health Assessment at the time of inspection, but it was observed Staff #1 did not have a Health Assessment prior to their first day working in childcare.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 3, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.151(c)(2) · 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.
The file for Staff #1 contained tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at the time of inspection, it was observed Staff #1 did not have tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method prior to their first day working in childcare.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 3, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.26(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
The documented annual emergency drills were dated more than 12 months apart.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 3, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.95(a)/3280.95(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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met.
Upon review of the facility's 30-day fire testing documentation, the following tests were observed to have been conducted more than 30 days apart: 9/1/24-10/4/24 (33 days) and 10/4/24-11/9/24 (36 days).
Corrected Corrected by Dec 3, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.
There were 3 bottle of daily moisture lotion labeled," Keep out of reach of children." On top of the cubbies, in the Cubby Room accessible to children.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 2, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.
The rubber wall baseboard in the bathroom was pulled off in the Clover's room. The far-right side of the porch floor was unstable, the wood was rotten and some of the floor panels pulled up when you stand.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 12, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
There was peeling paint on the porch stair rail. There was damage plaster on the top of the staircase, in front of the Cubby Room.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.151(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 staff # 1 contained a current health assessment dated 7/19/23. It was not obtained within 24 months of the previous assessment dated 5/17/21.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 3, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.26(a)(5) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.
The facility emergency plan lacked accommodations for infants, and toddlers.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 3, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.95(a)/3280.95(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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met.
According to the Fire Detection System Test Log, the tests were greater than 30 days apart from 11/21/23 to 1/2/24.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 2, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
The PA state police clearance of facility person #2 was dated 9/23/2022, which was after their start date (see coded LIS sheet) at the facility and lacked documentation of submitting the clearance prior to working with children.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 6, 2022
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.14/3280.20 · 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 did not contain documentation of a plan for continuity of services or a contingency fund/plan to be able to run the facility after a disaster of emergency.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 9, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.31(e)/3280.192(2)(iii) · A staff person shall obtain an annual 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
The file of facility person #1 contained 8.5 hours training during their annual training year of 12/19/2020 and 12/19/2021 and contained an additional 8 hours dated 2/11/2022 through 2/13/2022. The file of facility person #3 contained 7.5 hours of training during their annual training year of 12/19/2020 and 12/19/2021 and contained an additional 6 hours dated 1/27/2022. Facility person #1 and 3 now have current annual training hours.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 6, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.
The brown plastic cover on a rectangular metal box attached to the baseboard by the window was broken, exposing children to sharp edges.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 6, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.91(a) · Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.
A child was asleep on their mat partially in front of the door to exit the Apple Blossom classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 9, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.123(b) · A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.
Based on the financial agreements for the children and conversations with the primary staff person, the facility had kept the original agreement forms and provided copies to the parents..
Corrected Corrected by Dec 6, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.124(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 of child #1 did not contain the telephone number of the child's physician.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 6, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.131(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 immunization record of child #1 contained documentation of 3/4 DTAP and 1/2 Hep A vaccinations (lacking 1 of each dose) and child #2 contained 2/3 Hep B vaccinations (lacking 1 dose) based on the recommendations of the ACIP for their age (see coded LIS sheet).
Corrected Corrected by Dec 8, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.26(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
The facility had documentation of emergency drills were conducted on 10/26/2021 and 11/3/2022, exceeding 12 months.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 6, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.94(a)(4) · The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that the hypothetical locations of the fire are rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location is never the same for consecutive drills.
The fire drill log contained documentation of the main building being the hypothetic location for 2 consecutive drills (3/25/2022 and 5/17/2022).
Corrected Corrected by Dec 6, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.24(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 facility did not have documentation of providing the parent of each enrolled child with information on how to access the regulations electronically.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 6, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.
Simple Green degreaser and disinfectant labeled "keep out of the reach of children" was accessible to children on a shelf by the window in the Clover Meadow classroom and on the windowsill in Apple Blossom classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 8, 2021
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.71 · Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110° F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact.
A space heater in the Clover Meadow classroom and 2 in the Apple Blossom classroom all assessible to children exceeded 110° and did not have protective guards.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 8, 2021
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
The financial agreement of child #1 did not contain an admission date.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 8, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.95(a)/3280.95(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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met.
The facility did not have the proof of purchase of the interconnected fire detection system.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 6, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.