Pinky Toes Childcare & Dvpt Ctr - Connellsville PA Child Care Center

204 E CRAWFORD AVE , CONNELLSVILLE PA 15425
(724) 628-7373

About the Provider

Description: Pinky Toes offers state regulated, high quality childcare for infants and toddlers. A formal preschool program is available for children ages 3-5.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00169440
  • Capacity: 49
  • State Rating: 3
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Schools Served: Connellsville Area
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 4
  • District Office Phone: (724) 836-4580 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2019-12-06 Renewal 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child file #1 lacked written verification of Hepatitis B, MMR, Varicella and Hepatitis A vaccinations according to the ACIP.

Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider had a conversation with parent explaining the options of exemption or documentation from the child's pediatrician of what a catch-up schedule would be. Parent stated that there is no plan to receive Hepatitis B, MMR, Varicella or Hepatitis A. Parent provided a written letter of exemption specifically for these vaccinations and it is part of the child's file. Provider will review all vaccination records and have conversations with parents when it Is determined that documentation lacks verification of any required vaccination. Provider will ensure all children are receiving vaccinations according to the schedule or otherwise exempt.
2019-12-06 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff file #1 contained health assessments dated 9/26/16 and 12/3/18 which exceeded the required 24 months of service at the facility.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will review staff files at 3 months prior to their anniversary date to ensure no lapses occur and that all health assessments for facility persons are current.
2019-12-06 Renewal 3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) - Contact when arises/Contact when ended Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan did not provide for a method to notify parents when an emergency arises and when the emergency has ended.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider added an update to the emergency plan that included a method to notify parents when an emergency arises and when the emergency has ended. This update was sent to the Fayette County Emergency Management Agency. This update was sent to all parents. This update was provided to all staff in an emergency plan training update. Provider will ensure the emergency plan always includes all components through regular reviews and updates.
2019-12-06 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit in the nap room downstairs lacked assorted band aids. The first aid kit in the middle room downstairs and the preschool room upstairs both lacked tweezers.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Assorted band-aids and tweezers were placed in first aid kits. Provider will continue to monitor first aid contents and refill the contents as depleted. First Aid Kits will be audited monthly.
2018-12-06 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed three infant toys which contained objects with diameters of less that one inch with lids that were not permanently sealed and which were accessible to children n the infant room.

Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider removed toys from child care space. Provider will continue to monitor toys to ensure they are safe and age appropriate and do not pose a health risk to children.
2018-12-06 Renewal 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed an unlabeled Pack n Play in the infant room. The Pack n Play is used by a child in care.

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The pack n play is now labeled for individual child use. Provider will continue to monitor rest equipment to ensure clean, safe and age appropriate equipment is labeled for individual child use.
2018-12-06 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 contains health reports which were updated in an interval greater than 12 months. Child #1 is a preschool aged child.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The child has a current health report. Provider will monitor child files closely and ensure updated health reports and vaccination records are obtained for preschool aged children prior to expiring every 12 months.
2018-12-06 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1, #2 and #3 contains health assessments which were updated in an interval which exceeds 24 months.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff health assessments are current and provider will monitor files closely to ensure updated staff health assessments are completed prior to expiring every 24 months.
2018-12-06 Renewal 3270.21 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed a loose-fitting crib sheet on a crib mattress used by children in care in the infant room which poses a suffocation hazard.

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 facility purchased pack n play sheets that fit compact cribs more tightly than standard fitted crib sheets that parents provide. Effective 12/10/18 the provider will provide clean, tight fitting, fitted sheets for each individual infant crib. Provider will monitor several times daily that sheets have not become loose and will make immediate changes when discovered.
2018-12-06 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #4 contains a disclosure statement which is dated after staff person #4 began in a child care taking position.

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 and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will ensure compliance with the CPSL by reviewing disclosure statements at orientation, prior to beginning work in a child care position. Disclosure statements will be kept in the staff file.
2017-12-19 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A play kitchen located in the upstairs Pre-school Room was missing a door leaving two exposed hinges, that were very sharp, The cubbies located on the wall where the fishbowl is painted are not anchored making them unsteady. There were two sharp L brackets sticking out from a shelving unit, located in the Pre-school room, that were sharp, posing a hazard to the children.

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.)
Provider removed the exposed hinges and no sharp edges are present. The cubbies were moved to an adjacent wall and attached at the top and bottom, securely anchoring them to prevent tipping. Provider will continue to monitor all furnishings and materials to ensure they are in good repair and free of hazards.
2017-12-19 Renewal 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During naptime one child was moved to the far end of the room, out of the vision of the staff.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Furniture was moved and child was placed in an area within visual supervision of staff. Provider restricted hidden areas of the classroom using gates and reviewed the supervision requirements with all staff. Provider will monitor that visual supervision of children is maintained at all times.
2017-12-19 Renewal 3270.161(a) - Wholesome Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A bottle of apple juice, located in a Doggie Lunch bag, was not kept in the refrigerator per manufacturer's suggestion.

Correction Required: Food stored, prepared or served shall be clean, wholesome, free from spoilage, free from adulteration and safe for human consumption.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider discarded the juice to prevent consumption of unsafe food. All food will be stored appropriately to maintain safety and health. Provider will monitor all food prep areas to ensure compliance.

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