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201 S Winebiddle St, Pittsburgh PA 15224 · License #CER-00249617 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.31(e)(4)(i) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 and #2 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 #1 and #2, staff person #1 and #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #1 has not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring (5/11/24). Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is not on file. Staff person #2 has not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring (5/30/24). Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is not on file.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 10, 2026
Category: supervision. 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.
Upon review of the facility's 30-day fire testing documentation, the following tests were observed to have been conducted more than 30 days apart: 1/9/26 - 2/17/26 (39 days).
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 Jun 10, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.
The Agreements for Child #5 and #7 lacked the date of the child's admission.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 5, 2025
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 Poppy Classroom, there was a sharp knife in the far-right kitchen drawer that was not locked and accessible to the children in care.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 9, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.
The files for Staff #3, #4, #5, #6, and #7 contained Fire Safety trainings that were dated more than 12 months apart.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 4, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.
The files for Staff #1 and #8 contained disclosure statements with no date.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 5, 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 Poppy Classroom there was Stermine tablets, labeled "Keep out of the reach of children", that were observed underneath the sink in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 9, 2025
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 Agreement for Child #5 lacked the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 5, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(a) · Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.
The files for Child #1, #2, #3, and #4 lacked emergency contact information and who shall be contacted in an emergency.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 9, 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 for Child #7 lacked the enrolling parents work address and telephone number.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 5, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
The Emergency Contact Forms for Child #5, #6, and #7 lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 9, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(8) · 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 files for Child #1, #2, #3, and #4 lacked an agreement between the parent and the operator.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 9, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(2)(iv) · 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 file for Staff #2 lacked proof of qualifications for education in the form of a diploma, transcript, or letter signed by a representative or the experiential, educational or training entity.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 9, 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 Emergency Plan parent letter lacked plans for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 9, 2025
Category: physical safety. 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 testing documentation, there was a gap in the documentation exceeding 30 days where the smoke detectors were not tested: 2/13/25-3/16/25 (31 days), 5/15/25-6/19/25 (35 days), 7/13/25-8/19/25 (37 days), and 9/11/25-10/17/25 (36 days).
Corrected Corrected by Dec 4, 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 files for Child #1, #2, #3, and #8, enrolled for more than 60 days lacked an initial health report
Corrected Corrected by Dec 9, 2025
Category: health medication. 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. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, staff person #2 and #4 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 person(s) available to supervise staff person #2 and #4, staff person #2 and #4 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #4 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #4 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: (Mandated Reporter Training and Pediatric First Aid/CPR). Staff person #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: (Pediatric First Aid/CPR).
Corrected Corrected by Nov 27, 2024
Category: supervision. 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.
A box of matches and three separate matches were observed laying on the child sized table accessible to the children in the Rosebud Classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 27, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(i) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.
The file for Staff #2 contained Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification obtained on 9/15/24. Their previous certificate expired on 8/25/22, creating a lapse in their First Aid and CPR training.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 27, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #2 and #4 must receive pediatric first-aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum by a PQAS-certified trainer. Until such time as the correction is implemented, staff person #2 and #4 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 #2 and #4, staff person #2 and #4 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #2 and #4 has acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 27, 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. Facility Person #5 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
The files for Staff #1, #3, and #5 contained disclosure statements that lacked dates. Staff #5 has lived out of state in the last 5 years and did not have documentation of requests for the West Virginia clearances.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 4, 2024
Category: background checks. 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.
Two outlets on the extension cord by the lamp in the Rosebud Nursery were observed to lack protective outlet covers. These outlets were accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 27, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.66(d) · Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.
Multiple toxic plants including Oxalis Triangularis False Shamrock, Aglaonema Urceolina × Grandiflora (Planch. & Linden) Traub, Syngonium, Spathiphyllum, Philodendron, and Pothos were observed in the Morning Garden Classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 27, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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 in the file for Child #2 lacked written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 27, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
The Emergency Contact Form for Child #1 lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. The Emergency Contact Form for Child #3 lacked the name, address, and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 27, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) · 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. Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record.
The Health Report for Child #2 lacked a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted during the health report required by this section. The file for Child #2 lacked a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian providing exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 27, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(2) · An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.
The file for Staff #5 contained the results of a tuberculin skin test, x-ray or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis that was dated over a year prior to date of hire, and therefore not valid.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 4, 2024
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 Emergency Contact Form in the file for Child #2 lacked signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 27, 2024
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.
Upon review of the facility's 30-day fire testing documentation, the following tests were observed to have been conducted more than 30 days apart: 3/13/24 - 4/21/24 (39 days), 5/13/24 - 6/19/24 (37 days).
Corrected Corrected by Nov 27, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
Based on conversations with the operator, the operator did not send a copy of the emergency plan to the local or county municipalities.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 4, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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 Child #1, enrolled for more than 60 days lacked an initial health report.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 27, 2024
Category: health medication. 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 # 1 contained an evaluation that is dated more than 12 months from than staff start date.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 28, 2023
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.
There was an unlocked cabinet in the butter cup room that contained adult scissors and matches accessible to children.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 14, 2023
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 files for staff # 1 and 2 contained a current Emergency plan training that was obtained after 90 days of hired. The training is date. 8/27/23. Staff # 1 start date was 12/5/22 and staff # 2 start date was 12/22.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 28, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. 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. Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10), 3280.31(f) (1-10), or 3290.31(g) (1-10) within 90 days of hire.
Staff # 1 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety training the certificate is dated. 3/2/23. Staff # 2 did not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety training the certificate is dated 10/12/23.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 28, 2023
Category: health medication. 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 record shall include a copy of the following information: Verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
The file for staff #1 contained a current Mandated Reporter training certificate dated 3/14/23 that was not obtain withing 90 days of hired. The file for staff # contained a current Mandated Reporter training certificate dated 10/16/23 that was not obtain withing 90 days of hired.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 28, 2023
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).
The file for staff #1 & #3 lacked completed clearance information required under the CPSL prior to working with children. Staff #1 started working with children on 12/5/22. The following clearances were dated after 12/5/22: FBI clearance dated 1/31/23, Child Abuse clearance dated 12/21/22, State Police clearance 12/19/22. Staff #3 started working with children on 9/6/23. The following clearance request was dated after 9/6/23: NSOR clearance request dated 9/11/23. The NSOR clearance dated 10/11/23 is on file.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 28, 2023
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.
There was a bottle of hand sanitizer labeled, "keep out of reach of children," on top of the window frame in the Auditorium accessible to children. There were two bottles of disinfecting wipes labeled, "keep out of reach of children," on the girl's bathroom window accessible to children.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 28, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.72(d) · Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.
The window in the Auditorium room was open while the children were in care. The window was opened more than 6inches.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 14, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.82(g) · Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.
There were rusted metal fixtures on the sink in the boys bathroom.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 12, 2023
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.
The girl's bathroom lacked washing hand signs in two of the toilets and the boy's bathroom lacked washing hand signs at each toilet, urinal and sinks.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 12, 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.
The Auditorium and Buttercup room lacked a written plan of daily activities.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 12, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.
The files for child # 1,2,3,4 and 5 lacked the operator's signature on the agreement form..
Corrected Corrected by Nov 28, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
The files for children #1,2,3,4 and 5 lacked the date of the child's date of admission on the agreement form.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 28, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
The file for child # 2 lacked the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 28, 2023
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 # 2 lacked the information on the child's special needs, on the emergency contact form.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 12, 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 lacked the address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form. The file for child #4 lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 12, 2023
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 file for staff # 1 contained a current health report dated 1/18/23 that was obtained after providing initial service in a childcare setting. Staff # 1 start date was. 12/5/22. The file for staff # 3 contained a current health report dated 9/13/23 that was obtained after providing initial service in a childcare setting. Staff # 1 start date was. 9/6/23.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 12, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(2)(ii) · 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 # 3 lacked proof of qualifications or verification of hours and experience in child care.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 14, 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 file for staff # 3 lacked two written references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 14, 2023
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.
The file for staff # 2 contained a current Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR certificate that was taken after 90 day of initial employment. The certificates for staff # 2 is date 10/14/23.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 28, 2023
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.
Per the Director statement the facility is not conducting fire drills. She stated that she brought the request to the school board to get permission to conduct the fire drill every 60 days as required.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 14, 2023
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 operator was not maintaining a written log for testing the fire detection system every 30 days.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 14, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.25(a) · The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.
The Certificate of Compliance posted in a conspicuous location used by parents was dated 2/1/21 to 2/1/22.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 14, 2023
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.
There was a broken wood basket in the Dandelion room.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 29, 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.
There was a peeled plaster spot on the bottom of the back wall by the cots. There was peeling paint on the kitchen counter wall on the Dandelion room.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 13, 2023
Category: physical safety. 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.
The girl's bathroom has two toilet areas that lacked washing hand signs posted at each toilet and sink. The boy's bathroom has one toilet areas that lacked washing hand signs posted at each toilet and sink.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 29, 2022
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.
The facility lacked a policy to identify Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma, and Child Maltreatment.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 13, 2023
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. Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #3will have until 11/22/22 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 staff person #3 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff persons # 3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): 3270.31(f)(1)-(9).
Corrected Corrected by Dec 29, 2022
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. Facility Person ##1 and 3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
The file for staff # 1 contained a Volunteer Child Abuse clearance. The file for staff # 3 lacked FBI and NSOR clearance.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 29, 2022
Category: background checks. 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.
There were 2 uncovered protective outlets in the library accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. There were 2 uncovered protective outlets in the Auditorium room accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 29, 2022
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 a skin calming body creme, the naked bee and sanitizer, ultimate sunscreen and Purell hand sanitizer label "keep out of reach of children." accessible to children in the Dandelion room. There were 3 bottles on the window frame in the Auditorium one was label wood cleaner the other one was label glass and the third one was not label. There was a light blue liquid in a bottle with a label US Malachi decorative hardware product the bottle was open and accessible to children in the girl's bathroom.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 29, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.72(c) · Screens shall be in good repair.
There was a hole on the screen on the back window in the Dandelion room.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 29, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.
There was a cracked corner on the window glass in the Butter Cup room. There is a damaged screen frame in the Butter cup room. There were two pieces of felt coming off the door frame in the Auditorium room creating a tripping and shocking hazard. There were 3 damaged areas on the wood fences, there were missing panels and broken panels on the bottom and at the top on the playground. There is a n Automovil battery charger in the playground with the cord accessible to children.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 13, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.107 · A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.
The refrigerators lacked the thermometer in the Dandelion and Rosebud rooms. The inside part of the door of the refrigerator in the Rosebud room was damage
Corrected Corrected by Jan 13, 2023
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
The files for child # 1,2,3,4 and 5 lacked the child's admission date on the agreement form.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 29, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.161(e) · Fresh fruits and vegetables that are not used on the day of purchase shall be refrigerated.
There was a bag of apples and a bag of carrots on top of the refrigerator in the Rosebud room. The items were purchased prior to 11/7/22
Corrected Corrected by Dec 29, 2022
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 an annual emergency drill.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 13, 2023
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 operator was not maintaining a written log specific to the smoke detector test every 30 days. They were using the fire drill log. These tests were conducted more than 30 days apart.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 29, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.25(a) · The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.
The operator was not providing the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically .
Corrected Corrected by Jan 5, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
The file for staff # 2, lacked 2 out of 12 required hours of annual child care training, from 12/19/20 to 12/19/21.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 13, 2023
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 child # 1 a preschooler lacked an initial health report. The child has been in care longer than 60days.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 29, 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.
The facility did not have the proof of purchase of the fire detection system.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 3, 2022
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.
Documentation of initial emergency plan training was not on file for facility person #5.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 17, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
Pediatric first aid and CPR of facility person #1 expired in 1/2021and lacked documentation it was renewed on or before the expiration.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 31, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.
Documentation of fire safety training of facility person #1 was dated 10/1/2020 and updated on 12/8/2021 exceeding 1 year.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 9, 2021
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). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 4 may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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 #4 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
The file of facility person #4 contained a PDE FBI clearance and lacked the acceptable DHS FBI clearance or documentation of fingerprinting to obtain the clearance.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 3, 2022
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.
Written annual evaluations were not completed by the director for facility person #1 (start date 9/2020) and #2 (start date 9/2020).
Corrected Corrected by Jan 31, 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.
The girls restroom contained cleaning material which was not labeled with its contents and was accessible to children.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 9, 2021
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.
The financial agreement of child #1 was not signed by the operator.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 9, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
The financial agreement of child#1 did not contain the child's admission date to the program.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 9, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.133(3) · The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container.
Ricola cough drops were in the first aid kit in the Morning Garden/Bluebell Nursery and were not labeled with the name of the individual for whom they were intended.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 9, 2021
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 of facility person #5 (start date 11/4/2021) contained a heath assessment dated 12/14/2021 which was after their start date with children.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 14, 2021
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) · An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. 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 of facility person #5 (start date 11/4/2021) contained a tuberculosis screening dated 12/15/2021 which was after their start date with children.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 15, 2021
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(2)(ii) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
The file of facility person #4 (start date 12/1/2021) and #5 (start date 11/4/2021) did not include verification of education, experience or training prior to working at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 31, 2022
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 file of facility person #3 and 4 contained one and facility person #5 did not contain either written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 31, 2022
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.
Documentation of manually testing the fire detection system exceeded 30 days on multiple occasions.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 31, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.