HERITAGE 4 KIDS EARLY LEARNING CENTER - Braddock PA Child Care Center

404 BRADDOCK AVE , BRADDOCK PA 15104
(412) 271-3300

About the Provider

Description: HERITAGE 4 KIDS EARLY LEARNING CENTER is a Child Care Center in BRADDOCK PA, with a maximum capacity of 121 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 6 weeks through 5 Years. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00173933
  • Capacity: 121
  • Age Range: 6 weeks through 5 Years
  • State Rating: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Type of Care: Daytime, Full-Time
  • Schools Served: Woodland Hills
  • 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
2020-01-15 Renewal 3270.123(a)(2) - Date fee to be paid Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The agreement form in the file for child #2 did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The date was immediately placed on the form. In the future, director will make sure that agreement is filled in completely.
2020-01-15 Renewal 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The agreement form in the file for child #1 did not specify the individuals to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The date was immediately placed on the form. In the future, director will make sure that agreement is filled in completely.
2020-01-15 Renewal 3270.131(e)(2)(i) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2, #3, and #4 did not include evidence of a flu shot in the last 12 months or a written statement of exemption by a parent.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director had parents complete an exemption form. In the future, director will make sure a signed exemption form is on file if parents choose not to get child vaccinations.
2020-01-15 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The last two health assessments in the file for staff person #1 and #2 were dated more than 24 months apart.

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.)
Both files now include current health assessments. In the future, director will ensure that health assessments are up to date.
2020-01-15 Renewal 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2, holding the title of group supervisor, did not include proof of their associates degree in a related field.The file for staff person #3, holding the title of assistant group supervisor, included verification of an associates degree in psychology and at least 1250 hours of experience, but did not include proof of 15 credit hours in a related field.

Correction Required: 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.)
The staff person submitted proof of their associates degree.The staff person immediately printed their transcripts to show more than 15 credit hours in human services field. In the future, director will make sure that staff have appropriate qualifications on file before working with children.
2020-01-15 Renewal 3270.35(b)(4) - Associate's, 30 + 3 yrs Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2, holding the title of group supervisor, did not include proof of their associates degree in a related field.

Correction Required: A group supervisor shall have an associate's degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 3 years of experience with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff person submitted proof of their associates degree. In the future, the director will ensure that the appropriate qualifications are in a staff's file before working with children.
2020-01-15 Renewal 3270.36(b)(3) - HS/GED, 15 credits + 1 yr Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #3, holding the title of assistant group supervisor, included verification of an associates degree in psychology and at least 1250 hours of experience, but did not include proof of 15 credit hours in a related field.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate, 15 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff person immediately printed their transcripts to show more than 15 credit hours in human services field. In the future, director will make sure that staff have appropriate qualifications on file before working with children.
2019-01-15 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There were two plastic toy bins in the Dolphins room on which the corners had broken off, making the rough edges accessible to 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.)
The bins will be repaired. In the future, staff will discard or repair any broken equipment.
2019-01-15 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form in the file for child #1 did not include any work information for the child's father.

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 form will be updated with the missing information. In the future, the director will make sure all spaces are filled in on all forms by parents.
2019-01-15 Renewal 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The last two updates on the emergency contact information in the file for child #2 were more than 6 months apart.

Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the informationA 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 form now includes a current update. In the future, the director will make sure they complete periodic reviews every 6 months or sooner.
2019-01-15 Renewal 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The last two health reports in the file for child #3, who just turned two years old, were dated more than 6 months apart.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The file now includes a current health report. In the future, the director will make sure the health reports are completed according to the AAP.
2019-01-15 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The last two health reports in the file for child #2, a 3 year-old, were more than 12 months apart.

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 file now includes a current health report. In the future, the director will make sure that children 2 or older have updated health reports every 12 months or sooner.
2019-01-15 Renewal 3270.151(c)(1) - Physical examination Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The health assessment in the file for staff person #1 did not include evidence of a physical examination.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The form will be updated with documentation of a physical examination. In the future, when the director reviews the health assessments for staff, they will make sure all 3 boxes are checked correctly.
2019-01-15 Renewal 3270.66(b) - Original container Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In the Dolphins room, there were several bottles of Fantastick glue sticks on the shelf directly above individual packages of cereal.

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 fantastic will be moved from above the food. In the future, all toxics will be kept separate from food.
2019-01-15 Renewal 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There was not a hand washing sign posted at one of the toilets in the Dolphin's bathroom.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A hand washing sign was posted above the toilet and in the future, all hand washing signs will be posted above all toilets.

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