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Pittsburgh PA 15220 · License #CER-00255452 · Home-based · Group Child Care Home
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3280.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual 12 clock hours of child care training.
There was no evidence of 12 clock hours of child care training in the training year for staff person #3.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 27, 2026
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). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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.
Staff person #1 lived out of state within the past 60 months, and there are not out of state clearances on file.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 11, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.33(a) · 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.
Documentation of education level for staff person #1 was not acceptable. The college transcripts on file for staff person #1 were not provided by the institution where they were earned. There was no verified documentation of child care experience for staff person #1 or staff person #2.
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 Feb 27, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.34(a) · A primary staff person is responsible for the supervision of children receiving care in the facility.
Upon arrival there were no staff members present with required documentation to qualify them as a primary staff person.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 11, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.35(3) · A secondary staff person shall have a minimum of an 8th grade education and 2 years of experience with children.
The file for staff #1 did not include any acceptable evidence of education level or verified experience working with children.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 11, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
There was no protective receptacle cover on an electrical outlet on the power strip near the sink.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 11, 2026
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.
A spray bottle identified as a cleaning solution was stored in an unlabeled container in the kitchen area.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 11, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.106 · 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 facility refrigerator in the kitchen area did not contain an operating thermometer.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 11, 2026
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.123(a)(3) · An agreement shall specify 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 at § 3280.124(f).
The child service report form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development for child #3 was not dated. The child service report form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development for child #4 was not signed.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 11, 2026
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.
Emergency contact information for child #3 did not include the address of the child's physician.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 11, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
Emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the work telephone number of the enrolling parent.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 11, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.124(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.
Emergency contact information for child #2 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 11, 2026
Category: health medication. 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.
Emergency contact information for child #1 was missing the telephone number of an individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 11, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.131(b)(1)/3280.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports.
The most recent health report for child #5, an infant or young toddler, was dated 01/31/2025 a period greater than 6 months.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 11, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.131(e) · 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.
For child #4, there was no written verification from a physician or local health department of the dates the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 11, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.151(a)/3280.192(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 record for staff person #2 did not include a health assessment.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 27, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.192(2)(ii) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
The record for staff #1 and #2 did not include verification of experience. The record for staff #1 did not include a valid verification of education.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 11, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.192(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.
Neither the record for facility person #1 nor #2 included any nonfamily references.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 11, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.131(a)/3280.182(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 must contain initial and subsequent health reports.
The initial health report in the file for child #2 was dated 01/07/2026, a period greater than 60 days following the first day of attendance. There was no health report on file for child #4.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 11, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
An electrical outlet by the ball pit in the play space, which is accessible to children under the age of 5 years, did not have a protective receptacle cover.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 1, 2025
Category: physical safety. 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. Until such time as the required pre- service trainings are completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, a primary staff person who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: health and safety training topics
Corrected Corrected by Jun 1, 2025
Category: supervision. 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 child abuse clearance of staff #1, which was completed before their start date at the facility (see LIS code sheet), was dated 3/20/2022, but was a volunteer clearance. Staff #1 now contains an employment child abuse clearance dated 4/1/2025, which was after their start date at the facility. The file of staff #1 did not contain a completed disclosure statement.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 1, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.123(a)(3) · An agreement shall specify 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 at § 3280.124(f).
The file of child #1, enrolled for more than 6 months (see LIS code sheet), did not contain completed documentation of providing the family with 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.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 1, 2025
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 include the address of the child's physician.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 1, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
The emergency contact form of child #1 did not contain the enrolling parents work telephone number.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 1, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.124(f) · 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.
The file of child #1 did not contain documentation of a review and/or update of the emergency contact form since 9/24/2024.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 1, 2025
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 of staff #1 did not contain documentation of a health assessment prior to working at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 1, 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 of staff #1 did not contain documentation of a tuberculosis screening prior to working at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 1, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.182(3) · A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.
The file of child #1 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 1, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.182(5) · A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.
The file of child #1 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 1, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.192(2)(ii) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
The file of staff #1 did not contain documentation of education.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 1, 2025
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 last documented test of the fire detection system was dated 4/19/2025, which was more than 30 days from the date of the inspection (5/20/2025).
Corrected Corrected by Jun 1, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.67(d) · Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles.
There was no closed, plastic-lined receptacle for trash in the restroom on site.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 5, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.106 · 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 refrigerator on site had a thermometer that showed a temperature of 50 degrees.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 5, 2025
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.62(a) · A facility shall provide outdoor or indoor play space to be used for large muscle activity which includes running, jumping, climbing and riding.
The facility did not have a designated area for outdoor or indoor play space.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 2, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.17 · The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover all persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.
The operator did not have documentation of liability insurance on file at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 12, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.151(a)/3280.192(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 did not include a current health assessment.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 2, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.151(c)(2)/3280.192(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 file for staff person #1 did not include a TB screening and the results of the screening at initial employment.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 2, 2024
Category: health medication. 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 operator did not have documentation of proof of purchase for the fire detection system.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 12, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.