Little Hearts Learning Center - Pittsburgh PA Child Care Center

5017 CURRY RD , PITTSBURGH PA 15236
(412) 655-8812

About the Provider

Description: LITTLE HEARTS LEARNING CENTER is a Child Care Center in PITTSBURGH PA, with a maximum capacity of 53 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00185509
  • Capacity: 53
  • State Rating: 2
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Schools Served: Baldwin-Whitehall - Escorted to/from school, Baldwin-Whitehall - Pick-Up service to/from school
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 5
  • District Office Phone: (412) 261-2273 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2019-10-22 Renewal 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: One crib was in use as rest equipment and did not have 2 feet of space on 3 sides of the crib.

Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The crib was immediately adjusted to assure adequate spacing. Rest equipment spacing will be monitored in the future.
2019-10-22 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1 and #2 lack valid health assessments.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will obtain current health assessments now and in the future.
2019-10-22 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1 lacks one non-family reference.

Correction Required: 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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 will obtain a non-family reference. in the future, staff files will contain 2 non-family references.
2019-10-22 Renewal 3270.21 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The battery in the smoke detector in the infant room was not properly working.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The battery was immediately replaced. From now on, smoke detectors will be adequately working.
2019-10-22 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1lacks a valid FBI clearance.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility until a valid FBI clearance is on file. A facility person's record shall include the criminal history record, the FBI clearance,the child abuse registry clearance information, and a copy of the disclosure statement as required under the CPSL.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 will be removed from child care until a valid FBI clearance is on file.
2019-10-22 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1 lacks an annual evaluation.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Now and in the future, evaluations will be done annually.
2019-10-22 Renewal 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1 lacks verification of education and experience to qualify her as an AGS.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 will obtain the necessary documentation to verify her AGS qualifications.
2019-10-22 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed Lysol in a storage area that was accessible to children. Observed sunscreen accessible to children in the cubbie area in the hall.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Toxics were made inaccessible and will be monitored for accessibility.
2019-10-22 Renewal 3270.66(c) - Toxic use- no contamination Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed cleaning products on the kitchen counter in the infant area where food items are present.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be used in a way that does not contaminate play surfaces, food, food preparation areas and does not constitute a hazard to the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The cleaners were moved to another location and will not be present in food preparation areas in the future.
2019-10-22 Renewal 3270.66(e) - Arts and crafts non-toxic Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed bingo dobbers that were children's use that were labeled "keep out of reach of children."

Correction Required: Arts and crafts materials shall be nontoxic.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The bingo dobbers will no longer be used for the children. Bingo dobbers will be non-toxic in the future.
2019-10-22 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed the edges of the new ledge in the preschool room to be sharp.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The edges will be rounded and monitored.
2018-10-23 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed several damaged and cracked plastic sand toys on the playground.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The damaged toys were thrown away today. From now on, the toys will be monitored to assure that broken toys are thrown away.
2018-10-23 Renewal 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed an infant sleeping in a crib without 2 feet of space on all 3 sides in the infant room.

Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The cribs were immediately repositioned to allow children at least 2 feet of space on 3 sides while in use. Crib spacing will be monitored when cribs are in use.
2018-10-23 Renewal 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The infant diapering area lacked a hands-free lidded waste can for soiled diapers. The waste can that was being used was not hands-free.

Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The facility will purchase and maintain hands-free waste cans for diapering.
2018-10-23 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1 lacked proof of the FBI fingerprinting prior to being a caregiver. The FBI clearance that is on file is currently valid.

Correction Required: 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, the FBI fingerprint proof, child abuse registry clearance information, and a copy of the disclosure statement if provisionally hired. In addition, copies of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL and disclosure shall be maintained in the staff file.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
From now on, all CPSL provisional hire procedure will be followed.

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