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Home › PA › Pittsburgh › Thomas Child Care And Learning Academy
11609 Frankstown Rd, Pittsburgh PA 15235 · License #CER-00246066 · Center · Child Care Center
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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 form on file for Child #1 is lacking 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.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 20, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · 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.
The fire safety training on file for Staff Person #1 is dated 7/18/24, which is over 12 months ago.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 19, 2025
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). Facility Person #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
The Child Abuse Clearance dated 7/10/25 on file for Staff Person #2 is a volunteer clearance making it invalid for a staff person. The two NSOR Clearances on file for Staff Person #3 are dated 2/10/20 and 7/30/25, which are more than 60 months apart.
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 Aug 22, 2025
Category: background checks. 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 unlocked cabinet in the bathroom, it was observed that there was Comet cleaner and hydrogen peroxide that were accessible to the children in care.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2025
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.
It was observed that there was not a lidded waste receptacle in the bathroom.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 19, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.
The fee agreement for Child #1 was lacking the child's arrival and departure times.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 20, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
The fee agreement on file for Child #1 is lacking the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 20, 2025
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 form on file for Child #2 is lacking the work address and telephone number of the enrolling parent.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 20, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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 for Child #1 was lacking health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 20, 2025
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 form on file for Child #2 was lacking the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 20, 2025
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 most recent health assessment on file for Child #2 is dated 10/25/23 which was received when child was of preschool age and is older than 12 months. (See LIS code sheet)
Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 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 log for the 30-day fire detection tests contained dates of testing from 12/3/24-1/7/25, 1/7/25-2/28/25, 3/7/25-4/23/25, with the last testing 7/1/25. All more than 30 days apart.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 12, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
The one-hour Health and Safety training update on file for Staff Person #4 is dated 6/1/23 which is after the deadline date of 12/30/22.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 1, 2023
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.
The state police clearance on file for Staff Person #1 was lacking a dissemination date making it invalid.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 30, 2024
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.51 · When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30.
At approximately 10:24 AM while assessing supervision and ratio in the gym play space it was observed that two school age children were using the bathroom in the hallway without a staff person.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 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.
There was an unlocked closet in the hallway outside of Room #3 that contained cleaning supplies, paint, and paint thinner, that was accessible to the children in care.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.82(h) · A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.
There was no handwashing sign above the toilet in the restroom in Room #3.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2024
Category: health medication. 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.
It was observed that all four bathrooms in the childcare facility contained a waste receptable without a lid.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(a) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises.
At approximately 10:24 AM while assessing supervision and ratio in the gym play space it was observed that two school age children were using the bathroom in the hallway without a staff person.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(a)(1) · Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.
At approximately 10:24 AM while assessing supervision and ratio in the gym play space it was observed that two school age children were using the bathroom in the hallway without a staff person.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.
The file for Child #2 and Child #4 contained a fee agreement that was lacking the child's arrival and departure times.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 6, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) · A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.
The file for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #4 contained the original signed fee agreements.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 6, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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 #1 contains an emergency contact form that was lacking the address of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 6, 2024
Category: health medication. 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 file for Child #2 and Child #3 contained and emergency contact form that was lacking the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 6, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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 file for Child #3 contains an emergency form that was lacking 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.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 6, 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 file for Child #1 and Child #3 contains and emergency contact form that are lacking the addresses of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 6, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) · An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. 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 health assessment on file for Staff Person #3 is dated 2/12/24 which is after their start date (see LIS coded sheet).
Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
The health assessment on file for Staff Person #2 does not include the physical assessment of the person's suitability to provide childcare or if the staff person was assessed for communicable/contagious diseases.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 14, 2024
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 30-day fire detection log includes test dates 9/8/23-10/17/23, 12/14/23-1/15/24, 1/18/24-2/20/24, 3/15/24-4/17/24, 6/10/24-7/16/24, all more than 30 days apart.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2024
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.
Although Staff #1 had complete clearances at time of Renewal Inspection, it was observed that Staff #1 lacked a State Police Clearance request at time of hire, and therefore was incorrectly provisionally hired.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 10, 2023
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.74 · The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.
Room 3 lacked the telephone numbers of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center posted by the telephone.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 29, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.75(a) · A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space.
Room 3 and Room 4 lacked a first aid kit in each of these childcare spaces.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 1, 2023
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 located in Room 1 lacked scissors.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 1, 2023
Category: health medication. 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.
Room 3 lacked a written plan of daily activities and routines.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 1, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.
The file for Child #2 contained an agreement which did not specify the child's arrival/departure times.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 1, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. 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 #3 lacked the telephone number of the child's physician.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 31, 2023
Category: health medication. 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 for Child #1 lacked the health insurance coverage and policy number for the child.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 31, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(e) · A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.
Room 1 and Room 3 lacked a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 1, 2023
Category: transportation. 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.
Based on Smoke Detection Log Testing documentation, smoke detectors are not being tested at least every 30 days; 12/5/22, 1/9/23, 2/6/23, 3/7/23; 5/3/23, 6/6/23, 7/7/23, and 8/10/23
Corrected Corrected by Sep 8, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.111(b) · The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.
There was no daily activities schedule posted in Room 1, Room 2, and Room 4.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 8, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.
The file for child #3 contained a fee agreement review date of 9-22-2022 but was not signed by a parent.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 20, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.74 · The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.
There were no emergency numbers posted by the telephone in Room 2.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 8, 2022
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 file for child #1 did not contain the health insurance/MA coverage.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 20, 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 file for child #1 and child #2 did not include the address of the person designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 20, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(e) · A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.
There was no emergency transportation plan posted conspicuously in Room 1, Room, 2, and Room 4.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 8, 2022
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.94(a)(5) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.
There was no evacuation route posted in Room 1 or Room 2.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 8, 2022
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.
The facility was observed to lack proof of purchase of interconnected fire detection system
Corrected Corrected by Oct 28, 2022
Category: health medication. 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 #1, and #2 was observed to lack documented evidence of training regarding the emergency plan including the date of the training and the names of facility persons who received the training.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 28, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.
Hot water temperature in the Women's bathroom (138.2 degrees) , the Men's bathroom (134.4 degrees) and the unisex bathroom in Classroom #3 (144.5 degrees) in the church was observed to exceed 110 degrees F.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 27, 2022
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.
The Pipe in the bathroom in Room #2, was observed to have exposed pipe clamps at the toilet in proximity to pose a hazard.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 27, 2022
Category: physical safety. 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.
The plaster in Room #1 was observed to be peeling and damaged along the baseboard. The wall to left of the door used to enter Room #2 from Room #1 was observed to have holes in the dry wall.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 27, 2022
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 plastic bin in Room #1, containing games/game pieces was observed to have a cracked lid which presented with a sharp edge, and pinch and crush point. Several magna tiles in Room #1 were observed to be cracked and/or broken exposing the magnet, and creating a sharp edge.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 28, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(f) · The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
The facility was observed to lack documented evidence that a copy of the emergency plan was sent to local municipality and the county emergency management agency.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 28, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.