ABCS AND 123S CHILD CARE CENTER - Homestead PA Child Care Center

406 E 8TH AVE , HOMESTEAD PA 15120
(412) 758-5773

About the Provider

Description: Here at ABC's & 123's Child Care Center we provide a caring learning environment we believe that children of all ages can learn if you just take the time out.  Our programs are age appropriate we work with children with math, spelling, word phrase, reading, science, and history.  We also make sure that we teach the children learning through play

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00175613
  • Capacity: 17
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 5
  • District Office Phone: (412) 261-2273 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2019-12-18 Renewal 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1-#5 lack an updated parental signature on the agreement and emergency contact form.

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.)
Parental signatures will be obtained now and maintained in the future.
2019-12-18 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The files for children #4 and #5 lack updated toddler health assessments.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Updated health assessments will be obtained for child #4 and #5. From now on, health assessments will be current.
2019-12-18 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 lacks an updated 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 #1 will obtain a current health assessment. From now on, health assessments will be obtained timely.
2019-12-18 Renewal 3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff #2 did not complete annual emergency plan training.

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. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The training was conducted immediately and will be conducted annually from now on.
2019-12-18 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #2 lacks annual fire safety training.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety 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.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #2 will obtain fire safety training and maintain annually.
2019-01-10 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed a television on a stand that became unstable when the drawers for the tv stand were opened.

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.)
Per safety regulations staff removed tv from lower level stand and replaced tv on large desk top out of reach of children. Staff will monitor safety at all times.
2019-01-10 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.54(a) - Two facility persons present in facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 12/19/18, only one staff person was present with 1 infant and 2 toddlers for a brief period of time when the second staff went to pick up baby bottles for an enrolled infant.

Correction Required: At least two facility persons shall be present in the facility when two or more children are in care. At a minimum, one of the facility persons shall be a staff person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
As per regulation there staff ratio will be kept at all times to include two staff at all times when 2 or more children are in care.
2018-12-06 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed torn rest mats. Observed one leaking bathroom sink. Observed one torn changing/diapering pad.

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The rest mats that were torn were thrown away. The rest mats will be monitored. The sink was repaired and will be monitored. The diapering pad was thrown away. Diapering pads will be monitored.
2018-12-06 Renewal 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed pack n plays in use without children's names on them.

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.)
A number and name charting system was established to label the pack n plays for each individual child.
2018-12-06 Renewal 3270.123(a)/3270.182(8) - Signed /Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1, #2, and #3 lacked agreements.

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.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.)
The agreements were obtained from the parent. From now on, agreements will remain in a child's file.
2018-12-06 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

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #4 lacks signed parental permission for emergency medical care and minor first aid.

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 necessary signatures were obtained from the parent and will remain current.
2018-12-06 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The files for staff #2 and #3 lack annual IN PERSON fire safety training. The staff completed an online fire safety training.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety 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.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will complete an IN PERSON fire safety training. Staff completed an online fire safety training in error. Training will be maintained and acceptable.
2018-12-06 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1 lacks a copy of a valid criminal clearance. Previously, a valid clearance was on file but could not be located.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #1may not work in a child care position at the facility until a valid criminal clearance is on file at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of the criminal history record, the FBI clearance, child abuse registry clearance information, and a copy of the disclosure statement as required under the CPSL.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 was/will be removed from child care until a valid criminal clearance is on file. CPSL procedures will be followed.
2018-12-06 Renewal 3270.75(a) - In child care spaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Room 406 lacked a first aid kit.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A first aid kit was placed in room 406 and one will remain in room 406
2018-12-06 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed a damaged piece of trim on the floor in the bathroom and an exposed bolt on the toilet in the bathroom in room 406.

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 trim was repaired and the bolt was covered. Both the trim and the bolt will be monitored.

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