Acorn Academy Pittsburgh
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- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-03-19 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: The microwave in the play kitchen in Room 2 had a loose sidewall that left an exposed bolt that posed an injury 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The microwave in the play kitchen in Room 2 was immediately removed from the classroom upon discovery of the loose sidewall and exposed bolt. The item will be repaired to ensure it is in good condition and free of hazards. |
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| 2026-03-19 | Renewal | 3270.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(c) Description: Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing Noncompliance Area: The mulch under the embedded play structure in the outdoor playground did not measure to a depth on 9", recommended by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission. Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The mulch under the embedded play structure on the outdoor playground will be replenished and raked to meet the recommended depth of 9 inches as outlined by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The area will be measured to ensure proper depth is achieved throughout the entire fall zone of the structure. |
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| 2026-03-19 | Renewal | 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(b) Description: Posted in group space Noncompliance Area: There was no written daily activity schedule in the indoor gross motor room that the provider added during the renewal inspection. Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A written daily activity schedule has been created and posted in the indoor gross motor room to reflect the activities taking place in that space. The schedule is now visible and accessible to staff and children in accordance with DHS regulations. |
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| 2026-03-19 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 does not include the address and/or telephone number for the enrolling parent's employment. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency contact form for Child #1 was updated to include the enrolling parent's work address and telephone number. The file was reviewed to ensure all required information is now complete and compliant with DHS regulations. |
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| 2026-03-19 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #2 does not include written parental consent for the facility to obtain 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The file for Child #2 was updated to include written parental consent for emergency medical care. The required form was obtained, signed by the enrolling parent, and placed in the child's file to ensure compliance with DHS regulations. |
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| 2026-03-19 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 and #3 does not include a complete address for all listed 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency contact forms for Child #1 and Child #3 were updated to include complete addresses for all individuals designated for release. The files were reviewed to ensure all required information, including name, address, and telephone number, is now complete and compliant with DHS regulations. |
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| 2026-03-19 | Renewal | 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(e) Description: Written emergency plan posted Noncompliance Area: There was no emergency transportation plan posted in a conspicuous location in the indoor Gross Motor room that the provider added during the renewal inspection. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An emergency transportation plan has been created and posted in a conspicuous location in the indoor Gross Motor room as required. The plan outlines the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency. A copy of the plan has also been placed in the emergency binder to ensure accessibility. |
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| 2026-03-19 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Description: Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The initial health assessment on file for Child #4 is dated 11.26.25, more than 60 days after enrollment. The health assessment on file for Child #2, #4, and #5 does not include a signature from the healthcare professional who completed the health assessment, or the date that the health assessment was completed, making the form invalid. 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. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The health assessments for Children #2, #4, and #5 were reviewed and corrected to ensure they include the required healthcare professional's signature and date of completion. Updated documentation was obtained and placed in each child's file to validate the health assessments. For Child #4, the initial health assessment dated 11/26/25 was reviewed in relation to enrollment timing, and documentation was updated to ensure compliance with the 60-day requirement moving forward. All health records were re-verified for accuracy and completeness. |
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| 2026-03-19 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(7) Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease Noncompliance Area: The health assessment on file for Child #1 does not indicate if the child is free from contagious disease and is able to participate in child care. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The health assessment for Child #1 was reviewed and updated to include the required statement indicating that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. The corrected documentation has been placed in the child's file to ensure compliance with DHS regulations. |
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| 2026-03-19 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(3) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Dismissal policy | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(3) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: The immunization record on file for Child #2, who is a preschool age child, included 0 of 4 HIB vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; 1 of 4 pneumococcal vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; 1 of 2 Hepatitis A vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age. Correction Required: ·Child #2 must be dismissed from care by close of business on 3.20.26 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter. The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #2 was dismissed from care by close of business on 3/20/26 in accordance with DHS and Department of Health immunization requirements. The parent was notified that the child may return to care only upon submission of updated immunization records demonstrating compliance with the ACIP schedule or a signed written exemption letter. The child's file has been updated to reflect dismissal and required documentation procedures. |
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| 2026-03-19 | Renewal | 3270.133(1) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(1) Description: Original container Noncompliance Area: There was an unlabeled pink tablet in Room 2 that was not in the original container and was therefore unidentified. Correction Required: A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The unlabeled pink tablet observed in Room 2 was immediately removed from the classroom and properly disposed of in accordance with medication safety procedures. Staff were reminded that all medications must be in their original containers and properly labeled before being accepted into the facility. A review of all classroom areas was completed to ensure no additional unauthorized medications were present. |
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| 2026-03-19 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The Shaken Baby Policy submitted by the facility does not include language regarding the prevention and identification of child maltreatment. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Acorn Academy has reviewed and updated its Shaken Baby Syndrome / Abusive Head Trama policy to include specific language on the prevention and identification of child maltreatment. The revised policy now includes procedures for recognizing signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect, staff responsibilities as mandated reporters, and methods for preventing abusive situations, including appropriate caregiver responses to crying infants. All staff have been retrained on the updated policy and is implemented effective immediately. |
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| 2026-03-19 | Renewal | 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(5) Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #2 does not include written parental permission for the facility to administer 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The file for Child #2 was updated to include signed parental consent for administration of minor first aid procedures. The required form was obtained from the parent and placed in the child's record to ensure compliance with DHS regulations. |
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| 2026-03-19 | Renewal | 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(e) Description: Letter to parents Noncompliance Area: The letter to the parents of enrolled children regarding the facility emergency plan does not include information regarding accommodations for infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency procedures letter provided to parents of enrolled children has been updated to include specific information regarding accommodations for infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. The revised letter will be distributed to all currently enrolled families, and documentation of receipt will be maintained in each child's file. |
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| 2026-03-19 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: There were 2 outlets in the women's bathroom at the end of the hall that were missing an outlet covers and were accessible to children. There were multiple accessible, uncovered outlets in the new indoor gross motor space that the provider added during the renewal inspection. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) New outlet covers were immediately placed in the outlets in the women's bathroom at the end of the hall that were missing and in the indoor gross motor space that the provider added during our annual renewal inspection. |
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