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A Giving Heart

Pittsburgh, PA · Allegheny County
2429 Charcot St, Pittsburgh, PA 15210
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Quick Facts

Capacity
108 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (412) 492-6955
2429 Charcot St
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00254856
License Issued
Apr 25, 2026
Active Through
Apr 25, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 5

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A Giving Heart is a Child Care Center in Pittsburgh PA, with a maximum capacity of 108 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-03-13 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.52

Description: Mixed Age Level

Noncompliance Area: CONTINUTED NON-COMPLIANCE: On 2/3/26 an unannounced renewal inspection was conducted at the facility. At approximately 2:40pm, Staff #1 and Staff #3 were observed switching classrooms. Staff #1 was observed exiting Room 104 leaving 4 children unsupervised for 5 seconds until Staff #3 crossed the hall to return to Room 104. On 3/13/26, an unannounced inspection was conducted. At approximately 11:50am, Staff #1 left Room 104 to open the front door, leaving Staff #2 alone with 1 infant, 2 young toddlers, and 2 older toddlers.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). TIERED LIS: 1. The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. 2. The legal entity shall have all staff complete the training "Supervision: Staff:Child Ratios" provided by Better Kid Care. Proof of completion shall be submitted to the certification representative and kept in each staff person's record.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
1. [3/13/26] We are following ratio at all times. [IMPLEMENTED 4/20/26] 2. [4/10/26] All staff will complete the training Supervision: Staff:Child Ratios in Better Kid Care and documentation will be kept in each staff person's record. [IMPLEMENTED 4/15/26]
2026-01-04 Renewal 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: On 2/3/26 at approximately 2:40pm, Staff #1 and Staff #3 were observed switching classrooms. Staff #1 was observed exiting Room 104 leaving 4 children unsupervised for 5 seconds until Staff #3 crossed the hall to return to Room 104.

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.)
Will meet with Staff #1 and Staff #3 on child supervision at all times.
2026-01-04 Renewal 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: On 2/3/26 at approximately 2:40pm, Staff #1 and Staff #3 were observed switching classrooms. Staff #1 was observed exiting Room 104 leaving 4 children unsupervised for 5 seconds until Staff #3 crossed the hall to return to Room 104.

Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 and Staff #3 are assigned to specific rooms with a specific group of children. Staff #3 returned to room 104 to be physically present with the children.
2026-01-04 Renewal 3270.123(a) - Signed Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)

Description: Signed

Noncompliance Area: The agreement form for Child #3 was not signed by the operator or the parent.

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #3 no longer attends the program.
2026-01-04 Renewal 3270.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1)

Description: Amount of fee

Noncompliance Area: The agreement form for Child #3 lacked the fee amount.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #3 no longer attends the program.
2026-01-04 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #2 and Child #3 lacked a child service report regarding the child's growth and development.

Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Complete child service report for Child #2. Child #3 no longer attends the program.
2026-01-04 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)

Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

Noncompliance Area: The agreement form for Child #2, Child #3, and Child #4 lacked the child's date of admission.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Update the agreement for child #2 and child #4 with the date of admission. Child #3 no longer attends the program.
2026-01-04 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for Child #3 lacked the address for the child's physician.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #3 no longer attends the program.
2026-01-04 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for Child #4 did not contain a complete home address for 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 emergency contact form for Child #4 will be updated with the complete home address by the enrolling parent.
2026-01-04 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for Child #4 did not contain a complete address for the child's release persons.

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 emergency contact form for Child #4 will be updated with the complete address for the child's release persons.
2026-01-04 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: Room 104 and Room 107 lacked emergency contact information for children present, and receiving care in the space.

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.)
Emergency Contact information for Room 104 and Room 107 will be placed in each binder and on rings in each room for children present and receiving care in the space.
2026-01-04 Renewal 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: The most recent emergency contact review for Child #3 is dated 6/17/25, more than 6 months prior to the date of inspection. The most recent emergency contact review for Child #4 is dated 6/15/25, more than 6 months prior to the date of inspection. The most recent agreement form review on file for Child #3 and Child #4 is dated 6/17/25, more than 6 months prior to the date of inspection.

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 information. 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 emergency contact and agreement form for Child #4 will be updated and signed. Child #3 no longer attends the program.
2026-01-04 Renewal 3270.131(a) - Health information Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)

Description: Health information

Noncompliance Area: The health report form on file for Child #1 is dated, 12/29/25, more than 60 days after the child's start date. The health report form on file for Child #2 is dated, 5/21/25, more than 60 days after the child's start date. The health report form on file for Child #5 is dated 6/2/25, more than 60 days after the child's start date.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The health report is on file for Child #1, Child #2 and Child #5.
2026-01-04 Renewal 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(7)

Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: The health report form on file for Child #4 did not contain a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and if the child appears to be free from communicable disease.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The health report on file for Child #4 will be updated by the child's health provider that the child is free from communicable disease.
2026-01-04 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Non 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 #3 lacked an initial health assessment.

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 has a completed initial health assessment on file.
2026-01-04 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #4 and Staff #5 lacked two written, nonfamily reference letters.

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 #4 and Staff #5 will have 2 non-family reference letters on file.
2026-01-04 Renewal 3270.21 - General Health and Safety Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.21

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: In Room 106, a hot glue gun with a long cord was observed in an unlocked cabinet and accessible, which could pose a threat to the health and safety of the children.

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.)
Hot guns will be moved and stored in the locked storage closet in the room.
2026-01-04 Renewal 3270.27(a)(1) - Emergency plan Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(1)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan that was reviewed during the inspection lacked procedures for sheltering in place and lockdown.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Update the facility's emergency plan to include sheltering in place and lockdown.
2026-01-04 Renewal 3270.27(a)(2) - Emergency plan Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(2)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan that was reviewed during the inspection lacked procedures for evacuating to a location away from the facility.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises. The evacuation routes and evacuation plans to exit the building may be the same as those required by §3270.94 (relating to fire drills).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The facility's emergency plan will add the procedures for evacuating to a location away from the facility under Attachment 5.1: Evacuation Plan Procedures.
2026-01-04 Renewal 3270.27(a)(3) - Contact when arises Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(3)

Description: Contact when arises

Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan that was reviewed during the inspection lacked a method for to contact parents when an emergency situation arises.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Add the method for contact to parents when an emergency situation arises to the emergency plan.
2026-01-04 Renewal 3270.27(a)(4) - Contact when ended Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(4)

Description: Contact when ended

Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan that was reviewed during the inspection lacked a method for to contact parents when an emergency has ended and how to safely be reunited with their child.

Correction Required: 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.)
Add to the facility's emergency plan the method for contact for parents during an emergency with instructions on how parents can safely be reunited with their children. d
2026-01-04 Renewal 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan parent letter lacked accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Update the emergency plan parent letter to reflect accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
2026-01-04 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: The most recent emergency plan training on file for Staff #1 is dated 12/19/24, more than 12 months prior to the date of inspection.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 will be re-trained on the emergency plan.
2026-01-04 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #2, Staff #3, Staff #4, and Staff #5 contained a disclosure statement that expired on 1/31/25. The file for Staff #2 lacked a mandated reporter training. The file for Staff #3 contained a child abuse clearance dated 12/30/25, after the start date with children.

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.)
The disclosure statement (01/01/2025) will be signed by Staff #2, Staff#3, Staff #4, and Staff #5 and placed in their folder. Staff#2 mandated reporter training certificate will be placed in their file. Staff# 3 child abuse clearance is on file.
2026-01-04 Renewal 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #4 and Staff #5, observed working alone in Room 104, did not include 2500 hours of experience in childcare.

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 #4 and Staff #5 will not be left alone with children until the 2500 hours of experience in childcare is on file.
2026-01-04 Renewal 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.52

Description: Mixed Age Level

Noncompliance Area: On 2/3/26 at approximately 2:40pm, Staff #1 and Staff #3 were observed switching classrooms. Staff #1 was observed exiting Room 104 leaving 4 children unsupervised for 5 seconds until Staff #3 crossed the hall to return to Room 104.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A meeting will be held with Staff #1 and Staff #3 to discuss not leaving children unsupervised at any time.
2026-01-04 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: In Room 107, a power strip under the desk was observed to lack an outlet cover.

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.)
A protective receptacle cover will be placed on the power strip in Room 107.
2026-01-04 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: In Room 104, alcohol wipes were observed on the chalkboard ledge and accessible to children. In the upstairs boy's bathroom, Simple Green and Clorox Bleach were observed in an unlocked closet 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.)
Move the alcohol wipes in Room 104 to the top of the storage cabinet out of the reach of children. In the upstairs boy's bathroom, pushed the locked closet door closed so the Simple Green and Clorox Bleach is inaccessible to children.
2026-01-04 Renewal 3270.67(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.67(d)

Description: Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle

Noncompliance Area: Trash cans in Room 104, Room 107, the Gym, and all 4 bathrooms were observed to contain used tissues and paper towels and lacked a lid.

Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Trash cans in Room 104, Room 107, and all 4 bathrooms will be replaced with trash cans that have lids. The gym has a lid for the garbage can (which was on the floor). A sign will be posted that lids must be on the trash can when not in use.
2026-01-04 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: In the entrance of the upstairs girl's bathroom, a broken tile was observed on the wall, and not in good repair.

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.)
In the entrance of the upstairs girl's bathroom, the broken tile will be replaced.
2026-01-04 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: Heating vents on the back wall in the Gym were observed to contain peeling paint. In the downstairs girl's bathroom, peeling plaster was observed behind all toilets. In the upstairs boy's bathroom, peeling blue paint was observed in the first stall.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The peeling paint on the heating vents on the back wall in the gym will be sanded and painted. In the girl's bathroom downstairs, the peeling plaster behind the toilet will be repaired, sanded and painted. In the boy's bathroom upstairs, the peeling paint in the first stall will be sanded and painted.
2026-01-04 Renewal 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: The facility's fire drill log documented dates 7/9/25-9/11/25, 9/11/25-11/19/25, and 11/19/25-1/2/26; more than 60 days apart.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The fire drill log is completed for 2025. Moving forward the fire drill log will be updated no more than 60 days apart.
2026-01-04 Renewal 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: The facility's fire detection log documented dates 4/2/25-5/16/25, 8/4/25-9/11/25, 9/11/25-10/16/25, 10/16/25-11/19/25, and 12/16/25-1/21/26; more than 30 days apart.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The fire detection log has been completed for 2025. Moving forward fire detection log will not me more than 30 days apart.
2025-04-02 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: In Room 104, a metal cabinet near the exit door was observed to contain holes with sharp edges.

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.)
Cover the holes in the metal cabinet.
2025-04-02 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: In the upstairs girl's bathroom, exposed foam surrounding a pipe was accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. In the gym area, exposed foam surrounding a pipe was accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. In Room 102, various unattached screws were observed sitting on the heating vent and accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

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.)
Cover the exposed insulation so that children cannot place it in their mouth. The screws from 102 were removed.
2025-04-02 Renewal 3270.123(a) - Signed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)

Description: Signed

Noncompliance Area: The agreement form for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #5 was not signed by the operator.

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Have operator sign the agreement form for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3 and Child #5.
2025-04-02 Renewal 3270.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1)

Description: Amount of fee

Noncompliance Area: The agreement form for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #5 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The agreement form for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3 and Child #5 will be updated to include the fee to be charged per day or per week.
2025-04-02 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: The agreement form for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #5 lacked what services will be provided to the child and family.

Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Update the agreement form for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #5 to include services that will be provided to the child and family on the Department's approved form.
2025-04-02 Renewal 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4)

Description: Arrival/departure times

Noncompliance Area: The agreement form for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #5 lacked 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.)
Update the agreement to include the child's arrival and departure times for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3 and Child #5.
2025-04-02 Renewal 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: The agreement form for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #5 lacked the names of the release persons.

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.)
Add the persons designated by a parent for whom the child may be released to the agreement form for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #5.
2025-04-02 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)

Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

Noncompliance Area: The agreement form for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #5 did not specify the date of the child's admission.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Write a new agreement for child #1, child #2, child #3, and child #5 to specify the date of the child's admission.
2025-04-02 Renewal 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) - Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8)

Description: Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #4 lacked an agreement form. The agreement form for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #5 contained the original agreement form, not a copy.

Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Copy agreement forms for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #5. Create an agreement form for child #4. Return the original copy of the agreement form to the parent.
2025-04-02 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for Child #5 lacked the name of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Return the form to the parent for child #5 to complete the information and return it.
2025-04-02 Renewal 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)

Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3 lacked parental consent for emergency medical care.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Highlight incomplete information, return to parents to sign for parental consent for emergency medical care and return for child #1, Child #2, and child #3.
2025-04-02 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for Child #5 lacked the child's insurance policy number.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Review the form with the parent of Child #5 so that insurance policy number is added and form returned.
2025-04-02 Renewal 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 contact forms for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3 lacked an address for the release persons.

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.)
At drop off review the emergency contact forms for Child#1, Child #2. and Child #3 so that the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released is completed.
2025-04-02 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 #3 contained a staff health assessment and TB test dated 3/26/25, after the date of hire.

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 has a current health assessment and TB test on file.
2025-04-02 Renewal 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(a)

Description: Pick-up and drop-off points

Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked an annual traffic letter to local traffic safety authorities.

Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Send an annual traffic letter to local traffic safety authorities.
2025-04-02 Renewal 3270.171(c) - Safe routes posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(c)

Description: Safe routes posted

Noncompliance Area: A copy of the facility's written notification of safe routes and pick up/drop off procedures were not posted in a conspicuous location.

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.)
Post the pick up/drop off procedures in a conspicuous location for safe routes.
2025-04-02 Renewal 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(5)

Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3 lacked parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Obtain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3.
2025-04-02 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: The file for Facility Person #1, Facility Person #2, Staff #3, and Staff #4 lacked two written, nonfamily references.

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.)
Obtain 2 written nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability for Facility Person #1, Facility Person #2, Staff #3, and Staff #4.
2025-04-02 Renewal 3270.21 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.21

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: In Room 107, adult scissors were observed on a desk and accessible to children. In Room 103, a screwdriver was observed in an unlocked drawer and accessible to children. In Room 102, pliers were observed on the heating vent and accessible to children.

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.)
In Room 107 lock the scissors in the staff cabinet. In Room 103 remove the screwdriver from the drawer. In Room 102 remove the pliers from the room.
2025-04-02 Renewal 3270.27(d) - Plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(d)

Description: Plan posted

Noncompliance Area: A copy of the facility's current emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location.

Correction Required: The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Post notices regarding access to the emergency evacuation plan in conspicuous locations for parents.
2025-04-02 Renewal 3270.37(b)(1) - HS/GED Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.37(b)(1)

Description: HS/GED

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #4 lacked documentation of education and experience to be classified as an aide.

Correction Required: An aide shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Obtain a copy of Staff #4 high school transcript or high school diploma.
2025-04-02 Renewal 3270.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.74

Description: Emergency Numbers Posted

Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked emergency telephone numbers posted in each classroom space.

Correction Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Print the emergency contact list from the emergency evacuation plan, laminate and post in each classroom near the telephone.
2025-04-02 Renewal 3270.76/3270.77(a) - Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76/3270.77(a)

Description: Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: In the upstairs boy's bathroom and the gym bathrooms, it was observed that the heating vents contained rust and bubbling paint.

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. Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Scrape and repair damaged plaster in the boy's bathrooms on the 1st floor and in the gym bathrooms. Sand and paint heating vents containing rust and bubbling paint.
2025-04-02 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: In the girl's bathroom off the gym, bubbling paint/plaster was observed behind the toilets on the wall. In the boy's bathroom off the gym, broken paint/plaster was observed on the wall under the sink.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Scrape and repair damaged plaster in the girl's bathrooms on the 1st floor and in the gym bathrooms. Sand and paint heating vents containing rust and bubbling paint.
2025-04-02 Renewal 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked handwashing signs posted at each toilet within the facility.

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.)
Copy and laminate handwashing signs for all toileting areas.
2025-01-02 Initial review 3270.101(a) - Age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.101(a)

Description: Age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: Room 106 lacked a sufficient amount of play equipment for school age children.

Correction Required: Play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children shall be provided in sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The childcare director will purchase more play equipment for school age children
2025-01-02 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's emergency plan did not contain a policy on 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 childcare director will add attachment 14 for Continuity of Operations.
2025-01-02 Initial review 3270.18(a) - On file at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.18(a)

Description: On file at facility

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the facility did not possess liability insurance.

Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The childcare director will obtain general liability insurance for the childcare.
2025-01-02 Initial review 3270.27(a)(3) - Contact when arises Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(3)

Description: Contact when arises

Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan did not contain a method to contact parents when an emergency situation arises.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The childcare director will add Attachment 7: Communication with Parents/Guardians to outline how to contact parents when an emergency situation arises.
2025-01-02 Initial review 3270.27(a)(4) - Contact when ended Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(4)

Description: Contact when ended

Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan did not contain a method to contact parents that the emergency has ended and how to safely reunite with their children.

Correction Required: 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.)
The childcare director will list the method to inform parents that the emergency has ended on Attachment 7: Communication with Parents.
2025-01-02 Initial review 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan did not contain accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The childcare director will add Attachment 12: Accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
2025-01-02 Initial review 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit in Room 108, Room 104, Room 107, Room 103, Room 106, and Room 102 lacked soap.

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.)
The childcare director purchased soap for all the first aid kits.

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