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202 Hometown Childcare Center

Pittsburgh, PA · Allegheny County
939 California Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15202
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Capacity
131 children
Languages
English, American Sign Language, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (412) 766-2103
939 California Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15202
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00246838
License Issued
Jan 9, 2026
Active Through
Jan 9, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 5

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202 Hometown Childcare Center is a Child Care Center in Pittsburgh PA, with a maximum capacity of 131 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM - 5:30 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Thursday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Friday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-03-31 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (SEE IS CODE SHEET): Pediatric First Aid/CPR, PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 1, and PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 2.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Until such time as the required training has been completed, Staff #2 must be supervised when interacting with children, by and Assistant Group Supervisor who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise Staff #2, Staff #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff Person #2 has completed Health & Safety for Centers-Group Child Care part 1 and part 2. Certificates have been placed in Staff #2 file. Staff #2 is scheduled for Pediatric First Aid CPR Training on 4/22/26.Staff #2 will not work unsupervised until the CPR Training is complete.
2026-03-31 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: The two most recent mandated reporter trainings on file for Staff #1 are dated 1/19/21 and 3/29/26, more than 60 months apart. Staff #2 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (SEE IS CODE SHEET).

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Until such time as the required training has been completed, Staff #2 must be supervised when interacting with children, by and Assistant Group Supervisor who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise Staff #2, Staff #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The file for Staff Person #1 is now current. Staff #2 has completed the mandated reporter training and a copy of the training certificate is placed in the staff persons file.
2025-10-22 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: The two most recent health assessments in the file for Staff Person #1 are dated more than 24 months apart: 8/14/23 and 9/5/25.

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.)
The staff person's file is now current.
2025-10-22 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: The parent agreement form in the file for child #1 was reviewed and updated by the parent on 10/11/24 and 9/5/25, which is more than 6 months apart.

Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent agreement form is now current.
2025-03-18 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: In the Toddler Room, an area of the wood floor was observed to be damaged containing exposed wood and rough edges with pieces of splintered wood accessible to children. In the housekeeping area of the large Preschool Room, a hole was observed in the ceiling due to water damage per the operator.

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.)
Wooden floor in the toddler room will be repaired so that splintered wood is not exposed. Hole in ceiling will be repaired.
2025-03-10 Change in Location Capacity Change in Location Capacity Compliant - Finalized
2025-02-26 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2024-10-31 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 lacked documentation of a health report within the last 12 months.

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. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent of child #1 was contacted and submitted an updated health report for the child. Health report was placed in the child's file.
2024-10-31 Renewal 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3)

Description: Disposable diapers

Noncompliance Area: The diapering area in the Infant room was observed to have a plastic-lined, covered can, but 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.)
A hands-free covered can will be purchased and placed by the diapering area in the infant room.
2024-10-31 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: The two most recent health assessments on file for staff persons #1 and #2 are dated more than 24 months apart. Staff person #1: 1/13/22 and 10/3/24. Staff person #2: 3/22/22 and 8/28/24.

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.)
Health assessments in staff files are updated and current.
2024-10-31 Renewal 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)

Description: Mantoux TB

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #3 did not include a TB screening and the results of the screening.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #3 will have a TB screening completed.
2024-10-31 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 did not include 8 of the 12 annual clock hours of child care training.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 will complete the remaining clock hours of child care training hours that is required.
2023-10-11 Renewal 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted in the SA-1 room.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care was immediately posted on the wall in the SA-1 room.
2023-10-11 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 did not complete the following pre-service training by 12/30/22: Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022. The training on file is dated 9/20/23.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 is up to date on trainings.
2023-10-11 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: The two recent mandated reporter trainings on file for staff person #2 are dated more than 60 months apart: 8/23/18 and 9/22/23

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #2 has completed the required training and is documented in the file.
2023-10-11 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #3 lacked documentation of Child Abuse clearance results prior to date of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under CPSL. Staff person #3 now has current Child Abuse clearance results dated 9/29/23.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #3 has current clearances on file.
2022-12-27 Renewal 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.111(b)

Description: Posted in group space

Noncompliance Area: A written plan of daily activities was not posted in the Toddler play space.

Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A written plan of daily activities will be posted in the Toddler play space.
2022-12-27 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2 was observed to lack documentation of a health assessment being completed within 12 months prior to date of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET).

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 person #2 will complete a health assessment.
2022-12-27 Renewal 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)

Description: Mantoux TB

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #2 lacked documentation of a tuberculosis screening at initial employment. (See LIS CODE SHEET). The TB screening was observed to be dated 8/19/22.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #2 now has a complete TB screening and a copy is placed in the staff file.
2022-12-27 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: The file for facility person #2 lacked documentation of two written, nonfamily references. (See LIS CODE SHEET).

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 person #2 will provide documentation of two written, nonfamily references and will be placed in the staff file.
2022-12-27 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric first aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum.

Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #2 will have until 1/12/23 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #2 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, staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #2 will complete pediatric first aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum.
2022-12-27 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2 was observed not to have completed pre-service Health and Safety training within 90 days of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET). The Health and Safety training on file is dated 10/14/22.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #2 has now completed the health and safety training.
2022-12-27 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 was observed to have documentation of PA FBI Clearance that was not renewed before the expiration date of the most current certification: 12/8/17 and 12/12/22. The file for staff person #2 lacked PA State Police clearance prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. Staff person #2 cannot work in the facility until the PA State Police clearance results are submitted and verified.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #2 may not work at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 and #2 now have current and up to date clearance results.
2022-12-27 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: One outlet cover was observed to be missing under the birthday board in the Toddler room, and two outlet covers were observed to be missing in the back of the room near the doors in the nap room which was accessible to children under the age of 5.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The outlet covers in the Toddler and nap room were immediately placed in the outlets.
2022-12-27 Renewal 3270.66(b) - Original container Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(b)

Description: Original container

Noncompliance Area: One unlabeled blue spray bottle of cleaning fluid was observed in a cabinet in the PS Room. The staff person in the room identified the contents in the bottle as bleach water.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The spray bottle was immediately labeled with the contents.
2022-07-21 Initial review 3270.105 - High Chairs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.105

Description: High Chairs

Noncompliance Area: In the Toddler room, a six-seat toddler table lacked three T-shaped safety straps.

Correction Required: High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
T-shaped safety straps were ordered and are not on the six-seat toddler table.
2022-07-21 Initial review 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4)

Description: Arrival/departure times

Noncompliance Area: The agreement form on file for child #1 and #2 lacked the child's arrival and departure times.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The child's file is now updated to include the child's arrival and departure times.
2022-07-21 Initial review 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The emergency form on file for child #1 lacked the work address and work telephone number of the enrolling parent.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The file is now updated to include the work address and work telephone number of the enrolling parent.
2022-07-21 Initial review 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: The emergency form on file for child #1 lacked the release persons address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The file for child #1 has been updated and includes the release persons address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
2022-07-21 Initial review 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information was not present in the Toddler room where children were receiving care.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Copies of the emergency contact information was immediately made and placed in the toddler room.
2022-07-21 Initial review 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked policies regarding recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with crying, fussing, or distraught children, and prevention and identification of child maltreatment. The facility lacked updating their emergency plan to address volunteer emergency preparedness training, practice drills, and continuity of operations.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The facility now has policies regarding of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with crying, fussing, or distraught children, and prevention and identification of child maltreatment. The facility now has updated the emergency plan to address volunteer emergency preparedness training, practice drills, and continuity of operations.
2022-07-21 Initial review 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #3 and #5 lacked documentation of a health assessment being completed within 12 months prior to date of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET). The health assessment on file for staff person #3 is dated 8/12/22 and for staff person #5 is dated 6/28/22. The file for staff person #7 lacked an updated health assessment. The most recent health assessment on file for staff person #7 is dated 10/2/19.

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 #3 and #5 now have updated health assessments and a copy is placed in their file. Staff #7 has scheduled an appointment and will place a copy of the updated form in their file.
2022-07-21 Initial review 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)

Description: Mantoux TB

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #3 and #5 lacked documentation of a tuberculosis screening at initial employment. (See LIS CODE SHEET).

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #3 and #5 now have documentation of a TB test and placed in their file.
2022-07-21 Initial review 3270.171(c) - Safe routes posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(c)

Description: Safe routes posted

Noncompliance Area: Written notification of safe routes were observed not to be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

Correction Required: Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Safe routes on pick up and drop off information is now posted by the parent board at the child care facility.
2022-07-21 Initial review 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.25(a)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: The facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location used by the parents. The certificate of compliance that was observed to be posted in the facility was dated 12/1/20-12/1/21.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The facility's most current certificate of compliance is now posted in a conspicuous location on the parent board.
2022-07-21 Initial review 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 lacked documentation of an annual minimum of 12 hour clock hours of child care training for the year December 19, 2020-December 19, 2021.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The file for staff person #1 now has completed 12 annual training hours.
2022-07-21 Initial review 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1, #3, #4, #5 and #7 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety topics 31(f) (1-10).

Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1, #3, #4, #5 and #7 will have until 8/6/22 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1, #3, #4, #5 and #7 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 #1, #3, #4, #5 and #7, staff person #1, #3, #4, #5 and #7 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff will complete the health and safety training and the certificate will be placed in their file.
2022-07-21 Initial review 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1, #2, #6, and #7 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.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1, #2, #6 and #7 must do one of the following: provide documentation that the trainer has become PQAS-certified or at least is on the waiting list, request the instructor provide documentation, such as their Pediatric First-Aid/CPR Instructor Card from the PQAS-approved organization or the approved curriculum organization, that the instructor is approved to offer Pediatric First-Aid/CPR training on behalf of their organization, or receive pediatric first-aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum by a PQAS-certified trainer.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff persons now have acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum and by a PQAS-certified trainer.
2022-07-21 Initial review 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #3, #4 and #5 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum.

Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #3, #4 and #5 will have until 8/9/22 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #3, #4 and #5 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, #4 and #5, staff person #3, #4 and #5 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff persons now have completed pediatric first aid/CPR by an approved trainer and the correct curriculum.
2022-07-21 Initial review 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 and #6 was observed to have documentation of PA Criminal History Clearance, PA Child Abuse Clearance and FBI Clearance that was not renewed before the expiration date of the most current certification. The file for staff person #1 and #6 was observed to have documentation of mandated reporter training being completed more than 60 months apart.

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.)
Staff person #1 and #6 now have the correct clearances and are placed in their files. Staff person #1 and #6 now have current mandated reporter training.
2022-07-21 Initial review 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: In the SA Room, a bottle of glass cleaner and carpet cleaner were observed on the window sill and accessible to children.

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.)
The glass cleaner and the carpet cleaner were removed to make inaccessible to children.
2022-07-21 Initial review 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: The block room in the PS Room was observed to lack a working ceiling light. In the Toddler room, a fan fixture was observed not to be properly secured to the ceiling. This is evidenced by it hanging from the ceiling along with wires. The radiator covers in the PS Room and Toddler Room were observed to be broken causing pinch points.

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 ceiling light and the fan fixture are not repaired. The radiators will be repaired to not cause pinch points.
2022-07-21 Initial review 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(g)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: The boys bathroom located off of the coat room was observed to have a broken toilet paper holder in the first stall and was not in good repair. In the girls bathroom located off of the coat room, the bottom of the toilet had two exposed screws that did not have the round toilet bolt caps.

Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The toilet paper holder and the toilet bolt caps in the boys and girls bathroom have been repaired.
2022-07-21 Initial review 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.91(a)

Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

Noncompliance Area: In the nap room in front of the double doors, a table and a fan were observed to be blocking an exit.

Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The fan was immediately removed from the area so it would not block the exit doors.

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