Alliance Child Care Center - Mckeesport PA Child Care Center

938 SUMMIT ST , MCKEESPORT PA 15132
(412) 678-1169

About the Provider

Description: Since 1982, our state-licensed facility has provided quality child care for children from six weeks of age to preschool. In 2006, we began offering afterschool care. We are committed to providing excellent child care in a nurturing Christian environment.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00175790
  • Capacity: 101
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, Mandarin, Spanish
  • Schools Served: McKeesport Area - Walking distance to school
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 5
  • District Office Phone: (412) 261-2273 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-06-25 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The thermometer placed in the refrigerator in green room, blue room, red room and nursery was not operating.

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45 F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Working thermometers were replaced in the refrigerators in the green, blue, red, and nursery rooms. In the future, all refrigerators will be inspected to insure they have a working thermometer and that it is kept at 45 degrees.
2020-06-25 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The agreement for child #1, #2 and #4 did not include the services to be provided to the family and the child.

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.)
Services to be provided were included on the agreement form for child#1, #2, and #4. In the future, all agreement forms will include services to be provided.
2020-06-25 Renewal 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The agreement for child #2 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The agreement form for child #2 was updated to include designated pick up persons. In the future, All agreements will be completed and will include the designated pick up persons.
2020-06-25 Renewal 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) - Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The record for child #2, #3 and #4 contained the original agreement.

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.)
New agreements for child#2,#3,and #4 were completed and a copy was made and the original was given to each family. In the future, a copy of the agreement will be made and the original will be given to the parent.
2020-06-25 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #4 did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number for the child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

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 insurance information for child #4 was recorded on the emergency contact form. In the future every parent will complete the insurance information on the emergency contact form
2020-06-25 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: The record for staff #2 included a current health assessment dated more than 24 months following the date of their previous health assessment. The record for staff #4 did not include a current 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 health forms were updated and both have current physicals. In the future, all staff will update health forms every 24 months.
2020-06-25 Renewal 3270.27(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The operator did not document in writing the review and update of the emergency plan at least annually since the last review documented in writing on 4/5/2019.

Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency plan was updated and reviewed. In the future, the posted plan will be updated annually and verified by the director's signature
2020-06-25 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The operator did not assure that facility persons received training regarding the emergency plan on an annual basis; the last documented training was on 3/1/2019.

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.)
All staff received Emergency Plan training and have documented it. In the future, all staff will receive emergency plan training an an annual basis
2020-06-25 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The record for staff#3 included verification of mandated reporter training completed on 6/22/2020, more than 60 months following the date of the last training completed on 6/23/2015. The record for staff #5 included verification of mandated reporter training completed on 5/26/2020, more than 60 months following the date of the last training completed on 3/23/2015.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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 mandated reporter training certificates are included in the Staff's files. in the future, all staff will complete all required mandated reporter training every 60 months.
2020-06-25 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The record for staff #1, who began working in child care on 4/18/2016, lacked a child abuse clearance and NSOR certificate; the record for staff #2, who began working in child care on 1/11/1999, included an invoice for a state police clearance, which is not a valid clearance, and lacked a NSOR certificate; and the record for staff #3, who began working in child care on 9/16/1999, lacked a NSOR certificate.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1, #2 and #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The child abuse and state police clearance were applied for and are in the file. The NSOR clearance for staff #1 and #2 have been applied for but have not yet been received. These staff have not been back to work. The NSOR for staff #3 was received and is in the file. In the future, no staff person will be permitted to work with the children until all clearances have been received.
2020-06-25 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The director did not complete a minimum of one written evaluation of staff persons every 12 months; the last evaluation of staff persons was 3/1/2019.

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.)
Evaluations were completed for each worker. In the future, the director will complete an annual staff evaluation
2020-06-25 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In the yellow room, the following toxic materials labeled keep out of the reach of children were observed in a cabinet with a failed childproof lock, in an area accessible to children: Bordeaux Butt Pasted and A+D ointment.

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.)
The basket with the diaper cream was moved to a closet that was not accessible to the children. In the future, all products labeled "keep out of reach of children" will be stored in a locked closed out of children's reach
2020-06-25 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In the outdoor play space, there were two areas on the lattice attached to the chain link fence that were broken, creating sharp edges and a potential hazard to children in care.

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 sharp edges on the lattice were repaired. In the future, all play spaces will be carefully inspected for any signs of hazard and repaired immediately.
2020-06-25 Renewal 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A sign on which the requirement for a facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating was not posted at one of the two urinals in the restroom on the first floor.

Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A sign was placed over each urinal in the boys bathroom. In the future, signs will be visible over every toilet or urinal.
2019-04-29 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Cracked storage containers that posed potential pinch points for children in care were observed in the following areas: on a shelf in the orange room and on a shelf in the big room.

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.)
Cracked containers were removed from the classroom. In the future, all storage containers will be regularly inspected to insure they are in good repair and not posing potential harm to the children.

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