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601 Holiday Dr, Pittsburgh PA 15220 · License #CER-00243191 · Center · Child Care Center
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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.
Staff person #3 was observed caring for children unsupervised. Staff #3 has completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training; however the training was not completed through a Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) approved curriculum/ the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training curriculum.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 3, 2026
Category: supervision. 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 file for Staff #1 contained documentation of fire safety training completed more than 12 months apart; 12/12/24, 1/13/26.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 13, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
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
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
Staff person #3 has completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training, however the training was not completed through a Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) approved curriculum/ the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training curriculum.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 18, 2026
Category: health medication. 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 file for staff #2 contained a foreign degree that was translated, but not evaluated.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 31, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.75(a) · A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space.
A first aid kit was not present in Room 1.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 12, 2026
Category: health medication. 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 Pre-K room lacked gloves.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 3, 2026
Category: health medication. 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.
A bolt cover was missing on one side of the toilet base in Toddler 3 leaving the protruding bolt exposed.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 3, 2026
Category: physical safety. 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.
A child's apron in the dramatic play area was torn at the seam creating a loop in Toddler 2. In Toddler 3, two broken plastic cups were observed in the sensory bin. Two seat covers on the green stroller were fraying and torn at the base exposing the inner foam padding.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 3, 2026
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.
A box of vinyl gloves was accessible to children on the back of the toilet in the Toddler 2 restroom. Small soft craft pom-poms were accessible to young and older toddlers in Toddler 3. Two seat covers on the green stroller were fraying and torn at the base exposing the inner foam padding.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 3, 2026
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.
A written plan of daily activities was not posted in Room 1.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 3, 2026
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 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 4, 2026
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 #1 did not specify the date of the child's admission.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 4, 2026
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 for child #2 did not include a parental signature for consent for emergency medical care. Only the initials were present.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 5, 2026
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 Toddler 3 for children receiving care in the room while half of the class was on the playground. The bag containing all emergency contact forms for Toddler 3 was with staff and children on the playground.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 17, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.133(6) · A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.
Benadryl cream labeled for child #3 lacked written parental consent for administration. The Benadryl was observed in the restroom attached to Preschool 2. In the office, infant Tylenol labeled for child #4 and infant acetaminophen and ibuprofen labeled for child #5 lacked written parental consent for administration. Separate written parental consent and administration logs for Tylenol and Orajel labeled for child #6 were not on file. The medications were listed on the same form.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 16, 2026
Category: ratio. 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.
While completing a diaper change, staff in Infant 2 placed the soiled diaper directly on the changing surface before then throwing the diaper into a trash can. Additionally, the hand-free can was being used while stored in a cabinet which prevented the lid from opening freely which caused staff to touch the cabinet doors and the lid of the trash can during the diapering process.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 3, 2026
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 record for child #2 did not include a parental signature for consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Only the initials were present.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 5, 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). 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. Staff Person #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
The file for staff person #3 had an invalid state police clearance and requires a current state police clearance.
Corrected Corrected by May 9, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.
In the toddler 2 room, the water temperature at the sink was 117° F.
Corrected Corrected by May 27, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
The file for child #2 had an emergency contact form that lacked the address and telephone number of the child's physician.
Corrected Corrected by May 9, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(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 shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
The file for child #3, a young toddler, had a health assessment that exceeded 6 months between assessments.
Corrected Corrected by May 27, 2025
Category: health medication. 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 #1, an older toddler, had a health assessment that exceeded 12 months between assessments.
Corrected Corrected by May 27, 2025
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 staff person #2 had a health assessment that exceeded 24 months between assessments.
Corrected Corrected by May 27, 2025
Category: ratio. 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 had a health assessment that lacked an examination for communicable diseases and the results of the examination.
Corrected Corrected by May 27, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
During a complaint investigation conducted on 5/30/24, according to staff interviews and a review of the staff file it was determined that a staff person has been observed forcefully pulling children by the arm or neck of their shirt and yelling at them in a tone that was described as harsh and abrupt.
Corrected Corrected by May 30, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(d) · A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children.
During a complaint investigation conducted on 5/30/24, according to staff interviews and a review of the staff file it was determined that a staff person has been observed forcefully pulling children by the arm or neck of their shirt and yelling at them in a tone that was described as harsh and abrupt.
Corrected Corrected by May 30, 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 room 2 crib sheets were loose and tented when pulled up by the center of the sheet causing them to be a suffocation hazard.
Corrected Corrected by May 7, 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). Facility Person # 3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
The file for staff #3 did not contain a copy of the completed clearance information from Ohio required under the CPSL.
Corrected Corrected by May 7, 2024
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 2 most recent mandated reporter training certificates on file for Staff person #1 are dated 2/5/2019 and 3/5/2024, more than 60 months apart.
Corrected Corrected by May 7, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iii) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. 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 person #2 classified as an assistant group supervisor, did not contain a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate.
Corrected Corrected by May 21, 2024
Category: supervision. 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 toddler 2 bathroom there was Swiffer cleaner by the child toilet accessible to children. In toddler 2 room on the counter next to the diapering area was a bucket of water with Steramine sanitizing solution which was accessible to children. The bottle of Steramine tablets that was used in the bucket of water says "Keep out of reach of children."
Corrected Corrected by May 7, 2024
Category: health medication. 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.
In the preschool bathroom, 2 toilets had bolts exposed.
Corrected Corrected by May 7, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.82(i) · A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.
The garbage can under the sink in the kitchen did not have a lid.
Corrected Corrected by May 17, 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 the main preschool room there were cracked magna tiles with rough edges.
Corrected Corrected by May 7, 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 young preschool room there were foam blocks with teeth marks. In the toddler 3 room there were small broken pieces of crayons less than an inch in diameter in the art center accessible to children still placing objects in their mouths.
Corrected Corrected by May 7, 2024
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 Toddler Room 1 and Toddler Room 3 it was observed that the rest equipment was not labeled for the use of a specific child.
Corrected Corrected by May 17, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.106(f) · At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.
It was observed in the infants room that 2 cribs were in use and did not have the required space of at least 2 feet of space on 3 sides of the crib.
Corrected Corrected by May 7, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(5) · Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.
The emergency contact information for child #4 did not contain information on the child's special needs.
Corrected Corrected by May 7, 2024
Category: health medication. 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 information for child #2 did not contain the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by May 7, 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.
In the toddler 2 room one emergency contact form was missing for a child that was receiving care in the space.
Corrected Corrected by May 7, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(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 shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
The file for child #3 contained a health assessment dated 10/25/23 that was more than 6 months old (See LIS Code Sheet).
Corrected Corrected by May 18, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(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.
The file for Child #1 contained an initial Health assessment and immunization record that was more than 60 days after enrolling.
Corrected Corrected by May 7, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.133(6) · A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.
The medication for Child #5 the name on the medication/prescription was Diazepam and the name on the signed parental consent form was Diastat AcuDial. Child #5 had children's Tylenol in the locked box with no signed parental consent form.
Corrected Corrected by May 7, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.161(c) · Food that has been previously served to a person or returned from a table shall be discarded.
In the toddler 1 room milk cups that had been used for previously were placed back into the refrigerator to be served later. Staff said they did not want to waste milk if the child did not drink it all at one time.
Corrected Corrected by May 7, 2024
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(4) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.
The emergency contact information for child #4 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.
Corrected Corrected by May 7, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
The documentation on file for the most recent emergency drill only named the type of drill as "Building." The documentation on file for the most recent emergency drill does not allow for documentation of the following required elements: the names of the staff participants; if any special accommodations for children with special needs were required; any observations or problems encountered during the drill.
Corrected Corrected by May 7, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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 contained an initial Health assessment and immunization record that was more than 60 days after enrolling.
Corrected Corrected by May 7, 2024
Category: health medication. 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 #1 did not contain documentation of the following required preservice training within 90 days of hire (see IS Code Sheet): Health & Safety Training (10-hour). Staff #1 will have until June 15, 2023, to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, Staff #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 #1, Staff #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 9, 2023
Category: supervision. 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 #1 contained documentation of Mandated Reporter training on 12.31.14 and 3.1.23 (see IS Code Sheet), which expired on 12.31.19, and it was not renewed until 3.1.23.
Corrected Corrected by May 31, 2023
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.
The files for Staff #2 and Staff #3 did not contain two (2) nonfamily references, as only one (1) was located in each file.
Corrected Corrected by May 31, 2023
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 #1 and Staff #4 contained Fire Safety training on 1.16.21 and 1.17,22, which exceeded the 12 month renewal requirement.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 19, 2022
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 #3 contained Mandated Reporter training on 3.21.17 and 3.24.22, which exceeded the 60 month renewal requirement.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 19, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. 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 #2 contained Evaluations dated 12.17.20 and 12.20.21, which exceeded the 12 month requirement.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 19, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
Toxics (2 Fantastix Disinfectant bottles - 32 oz each, Clorox Cleaner Disinfectant - 32 oz, and Lysol Disinfectant Spray - 19 oz) were stored in an inaccessible cupboard, above the sink, in the Toddler 3 room, where food items (open bags of pretzels, Tutfi Fuiti cereal, animal crackers, and vanilla wafers) were located, which were next to and below the toxics.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 17, 2022
Category: ratio. 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.
No gloves were located in the first-aid kit in the Toddler 2 room.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 17, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.