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500 1st Ave, Pittsburgh PA 15219 · License #CER-00254778 · Center · Child Care Center
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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.
The current emergency plan training documented and on file for Facility Persons #1, #5, and #6 were completed more than 12 months after the previous emergency plan training.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 16, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. 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 current mandated reporter training documented and on file for Facility Person #4 was completed more than 60 months after the previous mandated reporter training on file.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 28, 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). 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.
There were no clearances on file from the three states outside of PA in which Facility Person #1 resided within the 60 months prior to their start date. The NSOR clearance on file for Facility Person #2 was completed after their start date. The FBI clearance on file for Facility Person #2 was completed more than 45 days after their start date. There was no proof application for an FBI clearance on file for Facility Person #2. The disclosure statement on file for Facility Person #3 was signed after their start date.
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 29, 2026
Category: background checks. 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.
Facility Persons #1 and #7 were classified as a Group Supervisor without the required education and/or experience documented and on file. Facility Person #6 was classified an Assistant Group Supervisor without the required education and/or experience documented and on file.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 29, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(3) · 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 in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).
There was no approved developmental assessment completed and a copy to given to parents on file for child #2, enrolled more than 6 months.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 6, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(1) · Emergency contact information must include the name and birth date of the child.
The child's birthdate was not recorded on the emergency contact form on file for child #1
Corrected Corrected by Jan 28, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. 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 assessment & TB test results on file for Facility Person #2 were completed after their start date.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 28, 2026
Category: ratio. 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.
There was no proof of purchase on file for the facility's interconnected fire alarm system.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 4, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(e) · The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.
The letter to the parents explaining the emergency plan did not include reference to the accommodations for infants and toddlers in the event of an emergency.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 20, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f)/3270.31(g) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Completion of professional development shall be documented by the signature and title of a representative of the professional development entity and include the date professional development was completed. Documentation shall be retained in the facility person's file or maintained in an electronic system as designated by the Department. Documentation of the completion of the professional development under subsection (f) taken from September 30, 2016, forward satisfies this requirement.
The health and safety training on file for Facility Person #1 was completed on 9/23/16.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 11, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) · 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 following the outset of service at the facility.
There was insufficient documentation on file of the education and/or child care experience required for the respective staff classifications for Facility Persons # 2 (assistant group supervisor) and #3 (group supervisor). The documentation of required education on file for Facility Person #4 to serve as a group supervisor was an international document that was not accompanied by an equivalency evaluation from a U.S. accredited agency.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 22, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.75(a) · A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space.
There was no first aid kit in the lounge, a child care space.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 20, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
There was peeling paint/ damaged plaster on the wall in the School Age room, where tables in dining booths rest against the wall.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 18, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to 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 #1 must be dismissed from care by close of business 1/17/25 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.
The immunization record on file for child #1 did not include sufficient doses of the DTAP, HIB, pneumococcal and polio vaccines required according to the ACIP recommendations based on the child's age.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 17, 2025
Category: health medication. 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.
There was a pair of sharp adult scissors on a low counter in the art studio in reach of children.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 26, 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). 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 #2 and #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
The child abuse and state police clearances on file for Facility Person #2 were completed after their hire date. There was no proof of application for a criminal history clearance on file for Facility Person #2. There were no required out -of - state clearances on file. There was no disclosure statement, criminal history, FBI, NSOR or required out-of-state clearances on file for Facility Person #3.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 26, 2024
Category: background checks. 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.
There was no documentation of an emergency drill conducted in the previous 12 months on file.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 9, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
There was no documentation of completion of pediatric first aid training on file for Facility Person #1, employed at the facility for more than 90 days.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 9, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.94(a)(9) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill.
The hypothetical location of the fire was not recorded on the facility's fire drill log.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 9, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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 facility has a valid reason they are unable to test the smoke detectors at least every 30 days and instead required to have the fire alarm system professionally inspected annually. There was no documentation of an annual professional inspection on file at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 26, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
The file for staff #2, employed for over 90 days, did not include documentation of receiving training regarding the emergency plan.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 26, 2024
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 firesafety 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 #4, #5, #6, and #7 contained documentation of consecutive fire safety trainings dated more than 12 months apart. The previous training for all staff was dated in July 2022 with updated training occurring in January 2024. Current fire safety training is now on file.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 17, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. 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 #8 contained health and safety training in topics 1-9 completed more than 90 days after their start date. The training was dated 1/15/24.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 15, 2024
Category: health medication. 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 person #3 will have until 2/03/24 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #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 person #3, then 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): health and safety topics 1-9.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 3, 2024
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 #1, #2, and #3 - may not work in a child care position at the facility.
The file for staff #1, provisionally hired, contained a DHS FBI clearance dated after hire. No application was on file. The file also lacked a completed NSOR clearance. The file for staff #2 lacked a completed child abuse clearance and lacked a completed NSOR. An application for the NSOR was not on file. The file for staff #3 did not contain a completed state police clearance or a completed NSOR and did not contain applications for either clearance. The file for staff #8 contained state police, child abuse, FBI, and NSOR clearances dated after their hire date. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)
Corrected Corrected by Jan 17, 2024
Category: background checks. 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, designated as an aide on the staff data worksheet, lacked documentation of the qualifications required for the position.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 9, 2024
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 files for staff #4, #5, #6, and #7 contained consecutive evaluations dated more than 12 months apart. Current evaluations are now on file.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 17, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.75(b) · A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.
A first aid kit was accessible to children in an emergency bag which was observed on the counter of the art room while two children were present .
Corrected Corrected by Jan 17, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
An area of peeling red paint was observed in the school age room near the art table.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 18, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.101(a) · Play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children shall be provided in sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use.
Five pairs of blue blunt tip Colorations brand scissors were observed in the preschool room. Five additional pairs were observed in the art room where 2 preschool children were present. Based on the manufacturer's instructions, the scissors are intended for Ages 5+ / Grades K+.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 17, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.111(b) · The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.
The Art Room lacked a posted written plan of daily activities .
Corrected Corrected by Jan 17, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(3) · 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 in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).
The file for child #1 did not include documentation of sharing a service report with the parent. The child has been enrolled for over 6 months.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 17, 2024
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 #8 contained an initial health assessment dated after their first day in a child care position. A current health assessment is now on file.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 17, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(1)/3270.192(2)(i) · A facility person's record shall include the name, address and telephone number of the facility person. A facility person's record shall include verification of age.
The file for staff #3 did not include the individual's address or verification of age.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 9, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
Consecutive annual testing reports of the facility's fire alarm system were dated more than 12 months apart; 3/03/22 and 4/06/23. A current report is on file.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 17, 2024
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 file for child #1 contained a health report which was not updated within 12 months. The most recent health report on file is now current.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 16, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to 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).
The files for children #1 and #2 contained immunization records which lacked documentation of receiving the influenza vaccine at anytime in 2021 and 2022. Written exemptions were not on file.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 10, 2023
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 files for Child #1, #2 and #3 contained emergency contact forms which lacked the addresses of release persons.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 19, 2022
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 observed emergency plan lacked accommodations for infants and toddlers.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 20, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f)(10)/3270.192(2)(iii) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. 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 #2, both hired after the implementation of the current regulations, contained documentation of pediatric first-aid and CPR certification dated more than 90 days after their first day of employment in a child care position.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 2, 2022
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.
Proof of purchase for the interconnected fire detection system was not available at the time of inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 19, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.