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Home › PA › Pittsburgh › The Makers Clubhouse Early Learning Center
717 N Homewood Ave, Pittsburgh PA 15208 · License #CER-00252541 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #3 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by an AGS 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 #3, staff person #3 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #3 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid and CPR.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 9, 2026
Category: supervision. 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 #2 (See LIS Code sheet) contained an NSOR certificate dated 12/10/25 which was obtained after Staff #2 started working in a child care position. The file for Staff person #3 (See LIS Code sheet) lacked a PA Child Abuse clearance for the purpose of employment; The file for Staff #3 contained a PA Child Abuse clearance dated 9/13/21 for the purpose of volunteer.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 9, 2026
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
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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
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) · 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 prior to service at the facility.
The file for Staff person #2, identified as an AGS, lacked documentation of a high school diploma or general educational development certificate.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 9, 2026
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 classroom #2, on the counter, next to the sink, accessible to children was a bottle of baby oil labeled, "Keep out of reach of children"
Corrected Corrected by Jan 6, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.75(b) · A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.
In Classroom #1, the first aid kit was on the table accessible to children.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 6, 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.
In Classroom #2, the first aid kit lacked soap and gloves.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 6, 2026
Category: health medication. 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 emergency contact form for Child #1 lacked the name and address of the child's physician. The emergency contact form for Child #2 lacked the name of the child's physician.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 9, 2026
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 forms for Child #1 and Child #2 lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 7, 2026
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 emergency contact and agreement forms for Child #2 were reviewed/updated on 11/9/25 which was more than 6 months from the previous review dated 3/10/25.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 9, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. 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 health report on file for Child #2, a preschooler, was dated 10/3/24 which is more than 12 months old.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 9, 2026
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 health assessments on file for Staff person #1 and Staff person #2 were obtained after they started working in a child care position. The health assessment on file for Staff person #1, dated 6/4/25, was obtained after Staff person #1 started working in a child care position (See LIS Code sheet). The health assessment on file for Staff person #2, dated 12/12/25 was obtained after Staff person #2 started working in a child care position (See LIS Code sheet).
Corrected Corrected by Jan 6, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.66(d) · Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.
There were three pathos plants in Classroom 1 which are considered toxic.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.95(a) · 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 documentation of fire alarm testing exceeded 30 days between 3/20/24 to 4/20/24 and 5/17/24 to 6/17/24.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 6, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
The facility's emergency plan lacked a method to contact parents when an emergency situation arises and a method to contact parents with information on how to safely reunite with their child(ren).
Corrected Corrected by Jan 16, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(c) · 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.
Facility Persons #5, #7, #8, #9, #10, and #11 lacked documentation of Emergency Plan training.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 5, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(d) · The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.
The emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 16, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) · Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #5 will have until February 14, 2025 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #5 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 person #5, staff person #5 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #5 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): 3270(f)1-10.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 17, 2025
Category: supervision. 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 #2, #8, #9, #10, and #11 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
The file for Staff Person #2 lacked clearances from South Carolina. The file for Facility Person #8 lacked a Volunteer Disclosure Statement and an NSOR certificate. The file for Facility Person #9 lacked PA State Police clearance, a DHS FBI clearance, and an NSOR certificate. The file for Facility Person #10 lacked a PA State Police clearance, a PA Child Abuse clearance, a DHS FBI clearance, and an NSOR certificate. The file for Facility Person #11 lacked a Volunteer Disclosure Statement, a DHS FBI clearance, and an NSOR certificate.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 31, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iv) · 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 acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.
The files for Staff Person #3 and #4 lacked documentation of the qualifications for the position they were performing.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 31, 2025
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 staff evaluation for Staff Person #1 was completed on 10/24/24 which was more than 12 months since starting in a child care position (See LIS Code Sheet).
Corrected Corrected by Feb 5, 2025
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 Classroom #1 lacked soap.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 10, 2025
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.
The paint on the play stove in the dramatic play area in Classroom #2 was flaking off.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 13, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(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.
The emergency contact form in the file for Child #1 lacked health insurance coverage information as well as the health insurance policy number. The emergency contact form for Child #2 lacked the health insurance policy number.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 25, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(3) · 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 facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). Child #2 will be dismissed from care by close of business 1/10/25 until either the immunization record is updated or a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.
The file for preschool Child #2 lacked a record of immunizations. Child #2 has been enrolled more than 60 days.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 6, 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 file for Staff Person #2 contained a health assessment dated 12/16/24 which was obtained after initial date of hire (See LIS Code Sheet). The file for Staff Persons #3, #4, #5, and #6 lacked a health assessment. The file for Facility Person #7, #8, #9, #10, and #11 lacked health assessments.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 22, 2025
Category: ratio. 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 Persons #2 and #5 lacked one letter of recommendation. The files for Staff Persons #3, #4, and #6 lacked two letters of recommendation. The files for Facility Persons #7, #8, #9, #10, and #11 each lacked two letters of recommendation.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 4, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(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's emergency plan lacked accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 16, 2025
Category: physical safety. 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 facility lacked documentation of annual emergency drills.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 5, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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 preschool Child #2 lacked a health report. The child has been enrolled for more than 60 days.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 7, 2025
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.
The most recent fire detection alarm test was conducted on 10/15/24 which has exceeded 30 days since the test and the alarm test prior to that was 9/14/24 which also exceeded 30 days.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 27, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.20(e)/3270.182(7) · Copies of reports of injury, death or fire shall be kept in a file at the facility. A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file.
The original incident reports were not given to the parents and a copy of the incident reports were not retained at the facility in an accident file.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 21, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.66(e) · Arts and crafts materials shall be nontoxic.
According to staff statements, shaving cream labeled keep out of the reach of children that was observed in a locked cabinet in room #1 was used for arts and crafts activities with children.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 20, 2024
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 record for child #1 and #2 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 20, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.134(f) · Toothbrushes shall be stored with the bristles up and exposed to circulating air.
Toothbrushes were not stored with the bristles up and exposed to circulating air.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 22, 2024
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 #1 and #2 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 20, 2024
Category: ratio. 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 record for staff #1 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 25, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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 record for child #1 did not contain an initial health report more than 60 days following their first day of attendance at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 12, 2024
Category: health medication. 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.
Observed an unlocked door off of the Gross Motor space that led to a Janitor's Closet that contained various chemicals labeled, "Keep out of reach of children," that were accessible to the children in care.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 7, 2023
Category: physical safety. 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.
Observed multiple cords hanging down from the tv that ran down to the outlet close to the floor that created a strangulation hazard for the children in care.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 7, 2023
Category: physical safety. 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.
Observed a hammer on the table in the Gross Motor Space that was in reach of the children, posing a crushing threat to any child that was in care.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 7, 2023
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 front entranceway there was a decorative tree that had a string of Christmas light on it that was missing two protective outlet covers. These outlets were accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 1, 2023
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.
The glass entrance door to the facility, the glass window outside the director's office, the windows in Class 2 and the three doors in Class 1 lacked visual identification.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 1, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.91(a) · Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.
Observed the doorway which led from the Gross Motor space to the Classroom Hallway was partly blocked due to a large food shelving unit being in front of the one door.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 7, 2023
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.