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Home › PA › Pittsburgh › Sherk Heinold Childrens Center Llc
500 Huntington Ave, Pittsburgh PA 15202 · License #CER-00250836 · Center · Child Care Center
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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 #2 contained documentation of pediatric first aid/CPR training that was not renewed prior to the expiration date of the most current certificate on file: 5/17/23 and 12/17/25.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 6, 2026
Category: ratio. 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 file for Staff Person #2 contained documentation of fire safety trainings dated 5/21/24 and 6/19/25, which are more than 12 months apart.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 6, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. 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 #1 contained documentation of NSOR clearance results that were not renewed prior to the expiration date of the most current certification. The file for Staff Person #4 contained documentation of PA Child Abuse clearance results that were not renewed prior to the expiration date of the most current certification. The files for Staff Persons #1 and #4 are now current.
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 Jan 6, 2026
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 #4 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
The file for Staff Person #4 lacked documentation of current NSOR clearance results. The most current results on file was observed to be dated 12/1/20, which have expired.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 9, 2026
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 #2 contained documentation of written evaluations dated 1/19/24 and 6/19/25, which is more than 12 months apart.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 6, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(3) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.
The file for Staff Person #1 contained documentation of a health assessment that included an examination for communicable disease but lacked the results of the examination.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 12, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(5) · An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
The file for Staff Person #3 contained documentation of a health assessment in which the physician indicated that the staff person is not suitable to work in a child care position; however, the assessment results were not included.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2026
Category: health medication. 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 files contained documentation of testing the fire detection system on 10/9/25 and 11/10/25, which exceeded 30 days between testing.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 6, 2026
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). Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
The file for staff person #1 did not have complete PA State Police and FBI clearance results prior to date of hire (See LIS Code Sheet).
Corrected Corrected by Jan 20, 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). 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 # -- 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.
The file for staff person #2 had documentation of completing Mandated Reporter training on 12/4/19 and 12/20/24, which were completed more than 60 months apart.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 10, 2025
Category: supervision. 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 the Gym, three plastic nail cover caps on a children's playhouse were observed to be broken with rough edges and were not in good repair. The diapering pad in the Three-Year-Old room was observed to have to two holes exposing the foam interior and was not in good pair.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 10, 2025
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).
The file for staff person #3 was observed to have documentation FBI clearance results that was not renewed before the expiration date of the most current certification required under CPSL. The two most current FBI clearance results are dated 8/28/17 and 11/9/22.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 3, 2024
Category: ratio. 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 the indoor play space, the horn to a children's Little Tikes Cozy Coupe was observed to be broken. In the Pre K+ room, a red bin containing children's toys was observed to be cracked. These conditions expose the children to sharp corners, rough edges and were not in good repair.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 3, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.103 · Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
In the OT room, the arm to a children's couch was observed to be tearing and exposing the foam interior to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 3, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
The emergency contact form on file for child #1 did not include the addresses of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 3, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(e)/3270.182(1) · 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. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
The initial health report on file for child #2 lacked documentation of the yearly Influenza shot with no letter of exemption in file.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 3, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.133(1) · A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received.
In the medication box in the Infant room, a child's medication of Albuterol was not in the original container in which it was received.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 4, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(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 person #1 lacked documentation of a tuberculosis screening at initial employment. (See LIS CODE SHEET)
Corrected Corrected by Jan 19, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(3) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.
The health assessment on file for staff person #2 lacked the results of the examination for communicable diseases.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 19, 2024
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).
The file for staff person #1 was observed to have documentation of an FBI clearance that was not renewed before the expiration date of the most current certification: 2/24/17 and 11/29/22.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 11, 2023
Category: ratio. 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.
A trash receptacle in the 3-year-old room was observed to contain used nasal tissues and was not contained in a closed, plastic-lined receptacle.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 11, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.75(c) · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.
The first aid bag in the Gym was observed to lack soap.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 11, 2023
Category: health medication. 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.
Rest equipment in the Pre-K 2 room were observed to be ripped.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 11, 2023
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 was not posted in the Infant and Pre-K 2 group space.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 11, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(2) · An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
The agreement form on file for child #1 lacked the date on which the fee is to be paid.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 11, 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 forms on file for child #1 and #2 lacked the enrolling parents work address and work telephone number.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 11, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
The emergency contact form on file for child # 2 lacked the telephone number of in the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 11, 2023
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 was not present in the Gym where the Pre-K and PS children were receiving care.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 11, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) · The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.
The agreement form and emergency contact form on file for child #1 has not been reviewed and updated in writing within the last 6 months. The most recent update was observed to be updated and signed by the parent on 7/6/22.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 13, 2023
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 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 #2 are dated 12/20/20 and 12/30/22.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 11, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f) · Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Staff persons #1, #2, and #3 will have until 12/12/22 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff persons #1, #2, and #3 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff persons #1, #2, and #3, staff persons #1, #2, and #3 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #1, #2, and #3 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety training.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 12, 2022
Category: supervision. 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.
One protective receptacle cover was observed to be missing next to the refrigerator in the Infant room, and one protective receptacle cover was observed to be missing between the sink and refrigerator in the YT room, which were accessible to children under the age of 5.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 21, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.76 · 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.
One ceiling tile was observed to be missing and one ceiling tile was observed to be damaged from what appears to be water in the PreK bathroom.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 12, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) · The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
The files for Staff #3, Staff #4, Staff #6, Staff #7, Staff #8, Staff #9, Staff #10, Staff #11, Staff #12, and Staff #13 contained documentation of Emergency Plan training on 2.22.21 and 2.24.22, which exceeded the 12 month renewal requirement.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 6, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
The files for Staff #2, Staff #3, Staff #4, Staff #6, Staff #7, Staff #8, Staff #9, Staff #10, Staff #11, and Staff #12 contained documentation of Fire Safety training on 2.22.21 and 2.24.22, which exceeded the 12 month renewal requirement.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 6, 2022
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.
The file for Staff #5 contained State Police clearances dated 1.15.15 and 2.18.20, and Child Abuse clearances dated 2.2.15 and 3.4.20, both of which exceeded the 60 month renewal requirement. The file for Staff #7 contained State Police clearances dated 1.11.17 and 2.11.22, Child Abuse clearances dated 1.18.17 and 2.11.22, and FBI clearances dated 1.12.17 and 2.18.22, all of which exceeded the 60 month renewal requirement.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 6, 2022
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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 for Staff #7 contained Mandated Reporter training on 1.10.17 and 2.22.22, which exceeded the 60 month renewal requirement.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 6, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.75(c) · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.
The first-aid kit, in the PK room, did not contain scissors.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 23, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record.
The files for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #4 did not contain documentation of the influenza vaccination or a letter of exemption.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 19, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(2)(iii) · 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 for Staff #1 (See IS Code Sheet), did not contain Pediatric First-Aid/CPR until 2.24.22, which exceeded the requirement of six (6) months at that time.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 6, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.25(a) · The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.
The was no information available for parents on how to access the regulations electronically.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 23, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.