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Creative Community Llc

Pittsburgh, PA · Allegheny County
1219 5th Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15035
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Quick Facts

Capacity
54 children
Languages
English, American Sign Language, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (412) 271-6700
1219 5th Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15035
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00253554
License Issued
Apr 1, 2026
Active Through
Apr 1, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 5

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CREATIVE COMMUNITY LLC is a Child Care Center in PITTSBURGH PA, with a maximum capacity of 54 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-08-05 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #1 contained one written, nonfamily reference at the time of inspection.

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.)
The file for Staff Person #1 now contains two written, nonfamily references attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
2026-08-05 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 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 parents. The certificate of compliance posted was observed to be dated 8/15/25 to 4/1/26, which has expired.

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 current certificate of compliance is posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The current date of expiration is 04/01/2027.
2026-08-05 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: The Disclosure Statement in the file for Staff Person #2 was on an outdated form.

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 in the file for Staff Person #2 was removed from the file. An updated disclosure form was signed and placed in the Staff Person #2 file.
2026-08-05 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: In Room 4, an electrical outlet near the door was missing a protective receptacle cover where children 5 years of age and younger were observed to be receiving care.

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.)
In Room 4, a protective receptacle cover was immediately placed in an electrical outlet that was accessible to children 5 years and younger.
2026-01-22 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 Room 5.

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.)
The written plan of daily activities is now posted in the Infant Room (Room 5).
2026-01-22 Renewal 3270.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1)

Description: Amount of fee

Noncompliance Area: The financial agreement form in the file for child #2 lacked 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 financial agreement form in the file for child #2 now has the fee amount to be charged per week for services for that child.
2026-01-22 Renewal 3270.123(a)(2) - Date fee to be paid Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(2)

Description: Date fee to be paid

Noncompliance Area: The financial agreement form in the files for children #2 and #3 lacked 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.)
On the financial agreement form for child #2 and Child #3, the day in which the fee is to be paid is now listed.
2026-01-22 Renewal 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 contact forms in the files for children #1 and #3 lacked the enrolling parent's work address and telephone number.

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 enrolling parents'work information/address and telephone number for child file #1 and child file #3 is now filled in the blank space.
2026-01-22 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 in the file for child #2 lacked the health insurance coverage and policy number for the child.

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.)
The health insurance coverage and policy number was added to the emergency contact form in the file for child #2.
2026-01-22 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 in the files for children #2 and #4 lacked the address of the individuals 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 emergency contact forms for child file #2 and child file #4, are now updated with the address of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
2026-01-22 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 Room 1, Room 2, Room 3, Room 4, and Room 5.

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.)
The written plan that identifies the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency is posted in Room 1, Room 2, Room 3, Room 4 and Room 5.
2026-01-22 Renewal 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

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

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact and financial agreement forms in the file for child #4 have not been reviewed or updated by the parent within the last 6 months.

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 form and the financial agreement form for the file of child #4 have been reviewed and updated by the parent.
2026-01-22 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: At the time of inspection, the facility's emergency plan did not include a plan for Continuity of Operations in an emergency.

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's emergency plan now includes a plan for Continuity of Operations-so conditions at the facility will not pose a threat to the health and safety of the children in an emergency.
2026-01-22 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 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service trainings required prior to be caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric first aid/CPR, PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Groups Part 1 and Part 2.

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. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, Staff Person #1 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 person(s) available to supervise Staff Person #1, Staff Person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff Person #1 will complete the required trainings and will be supervised by an AGS until the required trainings are completed.
2026-01-22 Renewal 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)

Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form in the file for child #1 did not contain documentation of signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. 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.)
The emergency contact form for the file of child #1, now contains the signature for consent to obtain emergency medical care and consent for administration of minor first aid procedures by facility staff.
2026-01-22 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the file for Staff Person #1 did not contain documentation of two written, non-family references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. At the time of inspection, the file for Staff Person #4 contained one written, non-family reference from an individual attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

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.)
The file for Staff Person #1 now contains the documentation of two written, non-family references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. They were both printed out and placed into the Staff person's file. The file for Staff Person #4 now contains documentation of two written, non-family references.
2026-01-22 Renewal 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, facility files did not contain documentation of conducting an emergency drill within the last 12 months.

Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The documentation of the emergency drill conducted on October 6th, 2025 was found and placed in the facility files.
2026-01-22 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the file for Staff Person #3 did not contain documentation of emergency plan training within the last 12 months (11/15/24).

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.)
The documentation of emergency plan training from October 2025 was found and placed in Staff Person #3's file.
2026-01-22 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #2 contained documentation of fire safety training that was not renewed prior to the expiration date of the most current certificate (9/20/24 and 1/20/26). At the time of inspection, the file for Staff Person #3 did not contain documentation of fire safety training within the last 12 months (11/20/24).

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Fire safety training for Staff Person #2 is current and was completed on 1/20/2026. Staff Person #3 will complete Fire safety training.
2026-01-22 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: The NSOR clearance results in the file for Staff Person #1 were dated 1/7/26, which was after the staff person's first day working with children (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file is now current. The file for Staff Person #2 contained documentation of State police, Child Abuse and FBI clearance results that were not renewed prior to the expiration date of the most current certification. The file for Staff Person #2 is now current.

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 NSOR clearance for Staff person #1 was reapplied for on 01/07/2026 when we were not able to locate the initial application in the file. The file for both staff persons are now current.
2026-01-22 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: Staff Person #2 has not completed Mandated Reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidence by the previously documented Mandated Reporter training on file being dated 10/28/20. The file for Staff Person #3 contained documentation of Mandated Reporter training that was not renewed prior to the expiration date of the most current certification (8/9/20 and 1/4/26). The file is now current.

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 Mandated Reporter training and it is now current. The file for Staff Person #3 is now current.
2026-01-22 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 lacked a signed disclosure statement. The file for Staff Person #1, who had lived in New Jersey during the previous 5 years of employment, did not contain documentation of out of state clearances as required under CPSL to work in a child care position. In addition, Staff Person #1 was observed supervising children in Room 1 while alone and unsupervised by a permanent employee. The file for Staff Person #4 did not contain documentation of State Police application or clearance results prior to the staff person's first day working with children as required under CPSL (See LIS Code Sheet). In addition, Staff Person #4 was observed supervising children in Room 4 while alone and unsupervised by a permanent employee.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Persons #1 and #4 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The disclosure statement for Staff Person #1 is completed and filed. Staff Person #1 has applied for the out of state clearances. Staff Person #1 has been removed from a child care position until the out of state clearances are submitted. Staff Person #4 immediately put in an application for State Police and we received the clearance results the same day.
2026-01-22 Renewal 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff Persons #1 and #4, identified as assistant group supervisors, lacked qualification documents for the position in which the staff persons are performing.

Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. 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 verification of education (high school diploma) and reference letter verifying more than 2 years of child care experience was filed into Staff Person #1's folder. Verification of education ( high school diploma) and the child verification form was printed out and filed into Staff Person #4's folder.
2026-01-22 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #3 did not contain documentation of a written evaluation within the last 12 months.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff evaluation for Staff Person #3 was printed out and filed into their folder.
2026-01-22 Renewal 3270.81 - Glass Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.81

Description: Glass

Noncompliance Area: In Room 4, a visual strip or visual identification was not placed in a traffic area on the glass door.

Correction Required: A visual strip or other visual identification shall be placed on glass located in a traffic area, a child care space or a play space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
In Room 4, visual identification was placed on the lower glass door in the child care space.
2026-01-22 Renewal 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: The smoke detector in the Infant Room was observed emitting a chirping sound; therefore, its operability could not be determined.

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 batteries for the smoke detector in the infant room were replaced with new batteries. The chirping emitting sound has stopped. We tested the alarm again to make sure it is interconnected with the other alarms.
2025-08-15 Change in Location Capacity Change in Location Capacity Compliant - Finalized
2025-03-17 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: In room #4 next to the kitchen on the bottom shelf of the black, plastic shelf was a bin with stuffed animals which had a broken, green lid handle. In the Preschool Room, a plastic "Little Tykes" basketball hoop was not secured which poses a toppling hazard. In the Preschool Room, a clear, plastic bin with plastic building blocks had a broken corner posing a cutting hazard.

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.)
Owner threw the lid away. The Little Tykes basketball hoop was filled with water. The clear plastic bin was thrown away and replaced.
2025-03-17 Renewal 3270.102(a)/3270.103 - Clean and good repair/Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)/3270.103

Description: Clean and good repair/Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: A stuffed animal with hard, plastic eyes were observed in room #1, behind the changing table with one eye not attached posing a choking hazard.

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. 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.)
The stuffed animal was thrown away.
2025-03-17 Renewal 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: In Room #4, two blue, wooden child chairs with loose screws were wobbly which posed a pinch point or fall hazard. In Room #4, the changing table with loose screws was wobbly which posed a falling and/or toppling hazard. In Room #4, The "Little Tykes" play kitchen was wobbly and unsecured posing a toppling hazard. In room #4, a child chair across from the play kitchen with loose screws was wobbly which posed a pinch point or falling hazard. In Room #1, the wooden bookcase, left of the door, the corner was chipped with splintering wood which poses a splintering hazard. In Room #1, the bookcase, left of the door, was missing two screws making the bookcase unstable which posed a toppling hazard or pinch point. In Room #1, a black plastic, shelf was wobbly posing a tipping hazard. In the middle of Room #1, at the bottom of the two shelf, wooden bookcase's veneer is lifting posing a splintering or cutting hazard. In the Preschool Room a folding bookcase on the wall across from Room #2 had missing veneer and a chipped corner posing a cutting and/or splintering hazard. In the Preschool Room, a 2 x 3 shelf next to the glass exterior door was broken posing a splintering hazard. In the Preschool Room, loose screws were observed on a blue, art, drying rack to be unstable posing a fall hazard.

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The 2 screws in the blue chair were tightened. The loose screws in the changing table were tightened. The Little Tykes kitchen was secured to the wall with a child safety strap. The screws in bookcase were tightened and the chips were covered. The 2 screws in the bookcase were added and tightened. The black shelf was repaired. The veneer was repaired. The folding bookcase with chipped wood was repaired. The broken bookshelf was thrown away. The loose screws were tightened on the blue, art drying rack.
2025-03-17 Renewal 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: The facility's rest equipment was ripped that exposed the foam padding.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The rest equipment was repaired.
2025-03-17 Renewal 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 Contact Forms for Child Files #1, 2 and 3 lacked the "Enrolling Parent's Work Address and Work Number." (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)

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.)
Parents work address and phone number was added to the sheet.
2025-03-17 Renewal 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: The written emergency transportation plan was lacking from Rooms #1, #2, #3 and #4.

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.)
The Emergency Transportation Plan was posted on the wall in all rooms.
2025-03-17 Renewal 3270.165 - Menus Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.165

Description: Menus

Noncompliance Area: The provider did not have a menu posted in a conspicuous place.

Correction Required: An operator shall conspicuously post the menu at least 1 week in advance or provide a menu to each family.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The menu was posted on parent board.
2025-03-17 Renewal 3270.21 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.21

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: In Room #1 above the changing table, were loose push pins in the wall which pose a puncture or cutting hazard.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Push pins were removed and replaced with Command Strips.
2025-03-17 Renewal 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 provider did not have their current Certificate of Compliance posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.

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 certificate was placed in a conspicuous place for parents to see.
2025-03-17 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 place.

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.)
Owner posted a sign, "To see Emergency Plan speak with owner."
2025-03-17 Renewal 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The facility's Updated Emergency Plan lacked proof of the Emergency Plan being sent to the local municipality and Allegheny County Emergency Management Services.

Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Sent an email to local municipality and ACEMS.
2025-03-17 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: In Room #1, on the right wall, next to door #2, one protective receptacle cover was missing which was accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

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.)
Put receptacle cover in open plug.
2025-03-17 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: In private restroom, it was observed a bottle of "Windex," "Clorox Disinfecting Bathroom Bleach-Free Cleaner," "Lysol Wipes," and "AJAX Powder, "which were labeled, "Keep out of the reach of children" was accessible to children while in the restroom under the sink.

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.)
All toxics were locked up.
2025-03-17 Renewal 3270.82(j) - Running water - diapering Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(j)

Description: Running water - diapering

Noncompliance Area: The portable sink in the Toddler Room diapering area did not have running water creating both a safety and cross-contamination concerns.

Correction Required: A source of running water for handwashing shall be present in infant and toddler diapering areas. If the running water does not flow directly into a drain that is connected to a sewage system, a receptacle shall be provided to contain the water used for washing. The receptacle shall be emptied into an approved sewage system at least once a day.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Filled the reservoir with water.
2025-03-17 Renewal 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: The observed fire drill log contained consecutive drills held more than 60 days apart (11.15.2024 -- 01.23.2025 (69 Days).

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
This was corrected by having a new fire drill dated 01.23.2025.
2025-03-17 Renewal 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 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 lacked a log of the fire detection system being tested every 30 days.

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 cert rep sent a fire testing log to owner and will keep track of testing.
2024-11-21 Initial review 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: In the Pre-School Room, the lid for blue bin with toy figures was cracked posing a cutting hazard and/or pinch point. In the Older Toddler Room, a clear bin with large Legos was cracked posing a cutting hazard and/or pinch point.

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.)
During the inspection, the bins were replaced.
2024-11-21 Initial review 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)

Description: Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: The initial health assessment on file for Staff person #1 does not include the results of a tuberculosis screening, due at hire. (See IS 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. 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 returned to Dr office to have the information entered onto Health Assessment.
2024-11-21 Initial review 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: The following unsafe condition was observed in the Indoor Gross Motor play space: Heavy, black, rubber blocks (2' x 2' x 4") used as a base for the outdoor play space was stacked and poses a toppling or crushing hazard.

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 hazards were removed and placed in the shed.
2024-11-21 Initial review 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: The boys and girl's restroom lacked handwashing signs above the toilets.

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.)
Handwashing signs were put above the toilets.
2024-11-21 Initial review 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: Facility files lacked proof of purchase for the interconnected smoke detection system.

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.)
Completed Fire Attestation form.

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