Altimease N Tann Family Child Care Home - Pittsburgh PA Family Child Care Home

CLIMAX ST , PITTSBURGH PA 15210
(412) 488-7521

About the Provider

Description: ALTIMEASE N TANN FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME is a Family Child Care Home in PITTSBURGH PA, with a maximum capacity of 6 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00180953
  • Capacity: 6
  • 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
2020-07-08 Renewal 3290.131(e)(1) - Parent written verification from Doctor. Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #2, who is a young school age child, contained a copy of their immunization status which lacked an annual influenza vaccination as recommended by the ACIP; the child was last vaccinated for influenza on 1/9/20. The child file for Child #3, who is a preschool age child, contained a copy of their immunization status which lacked an annual influenza vaccination as recommended by the ACIP; the child was last vaccinated for influenza on 3/1/17. The child file for Child #4, who is an older toddler, contained a copy of their immunization status which lacked an annual influenza vaccination as recommended by the ACIP; the child was last vaccinated for influenza on 7/20/18. The child file for Child #5, who is an older toddler, contained a copy of their immunization status which lacked an annual influenza vaccination as recommended by the ACIP; the child was last vaccinated for influenza on 2/13/18.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will talk to the parent to get the updated immunization or exemption letter. In the future will make sure the flu shots are on there and if not get an exemption letter from parent if they strongly disapprove.
2020-07-08 Renewal 3290.151(a)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #1 lacked a valid health assessment; the most recent health assessment on file is dated 10/12/17 which is more than 24 months old.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Have an appointment for 9/1/20. In the future will keep health report updated by tracking dates.
2020-07-08 Renewal 3290.181(c)/3290.181(d) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Dated signature affixed Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #2 contained a financial agreement and emergency contact information form that were not reviewed and updated by the parent at least once in a 6-month period; the financial agreement and emergency contact information form were reviewed and signed by the parent on 6/30/19 and 6/30/20. The child file for Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5 contained a financial agreement and emergency contact information form that were not reviewed and updated by the parent at least once in a 6-month period; the financial agreement form was reviewed and signed by the parent on 7/21/19 and 7/3/20 and the emergency contact information form was reviewed and signed by the parent on 7/5/19 and 7/3/20.

Correction Required: 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. Following review, a parent shall attest to the accuracy of information in the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at each review by affixing a dated signature to the record.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All forms are updated. In the future will keep track of all paperwork by tracking dates and going through folders a bit more often.
2020-07-08 Renewal 3290.31(f)(4)(i) - First aid - 3 yrs. Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #1 lacked valid first-aid training; the certification on file expired as of 8/30/19.

Correction Required: Competence in first-aid is demonstrated by the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid. First-aid training shall be renewed on or before expiration of certification or every 3 years, as applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will scheduled first-aid training and submit copy of proof of enrollment. In the future will keep first-aid updated by tracking dates.
2019-07-18 Renewal 3290.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The child file for child #3, child #4, and child #5 contained a financial agreement form that lacked the child's date of admission.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Admission date was added. In the future make sure that the admission date is put on their on the date of enrollment.
2019-07-18 Renewal 3290.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The child file for child #1 contained an emergency contact information form that lacked the addresses of three of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released to.

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.)
Will call the mother and get the addresses over the phone. In the future will go over the emergency contact information form once I have the signatures to make sure everything is filled out.
2019-07-18 Renewal 3290.131(b)(1) - Updated infant health report: every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The child file for child #4 and child #5, who are both young toddlers, lacked an updated health report at least every 6 months; the most recent health report on file is dated 9/12/18.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Children have appointments scheduled for next month. Will give parents the states child health assessment and have the doctor fill it out. In the future try to be more structured by using a calendar to keep things more current and in a timely manner.
2019-07-18 Renewal 3290.131(b)(2) - Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The child file for child #3, who is an older toddler, lacked an updated health report; the most recent health report on file is dated 4/13/18.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child has an appointment scheduled for next month. Will give parents the states child health assessment and have the doctor fill it out. In the future try to be more structured by using a calendar to keep things more current and in a timely manner.
2019-07-18 Renewal 3290.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The child file for child #1 contained an updated health assessment dated 6/18/19 that lacked a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. The child for child #2 contained an updated health assessment dated 6/17/19 that lacked a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. The child file for child #4 and #5 contained an initial health report dated 9/12/18 that lacked a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or 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.)
Will give parent the states health assessment and have doctor fill it out. In the future states health assessment will be given to parents to use.
2019-07-18 Renewal 3290.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The child file for child #1 contained a financial agreement and emergency contact information form that were not reviewed and updated by the parent at least once in a 6-month period; the dates of review for the emergency contact information form were 8/27/18 and 6/30/19 and dates of review for the financial agreement form were 9/17/18 and 6/30/19. The child file for child #2 contained a financial agreement and emergency contact information form that were not reviewed and updated by the parent at least once in a 6-month period; the dates of review for the emergency contact information form were 8/27/18 and 7/10/19 and dates of review for the financial agreement form were 9/17/18 and 7/10/19. The child file for child #6 contained a financial agreement and emergency contact information form that were not reviewed and updated by the parent at least once in a 6-month period; the dates of review for the emergency contact information form were 8/27/18 and 6/18/19 and dates of review for the financial agreement form were 8/277/18 and 7/10/19.

Correction Required: 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.)
All forms are up to date. In the future try to be more structured by using a calendar to keep things more current and in a timely manner and have parents do the forms in from of me while they are here.
2019-07-18 Renewal 3290.31(f) - Biennial 12 hrs. training Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The staff file for staff person #1 lacked documentation of having completed a minimum of 6 clock hours of the biennial minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training for 10/2016-10/2018

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an biennial minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will make a phone call to the food program and look for the training's that were already done. In the future will complete training's through better kid care.
2018-07-17 Renewal 3290.123(a)(3) - Services provided Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The child file for child #1 contained child service reports that were not completed every 6 months. The dates of the child service reports on file were 12/15/17 and 7/2/18.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify 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 at 3290.124(e).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #1 has current child service report. In the future as I review the folders will make sure child service reports are done at the time they are due.
2018-07-17 Renewal 3290.131(a) - Within 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The child file for child #1, who has an enrollment date of 5/23/17, contained an initial health report dated 9/20/17 which is more than 60 days from first day of attendance at the facility.

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.)
Child #1 has a current health report on file. In the future make sure health report is received from the parent and that the DHS form is given to parent prior to doctor visit.
2018-07-17 Renewal 3290.131(b)(1) - Updated infant health report: every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The child file for child #3, who is a young toddler, contained health reports which were not updated at least every 6 months. The dates of the health reports on file were 4/1/17 and 7/6/18.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #3 contains a current health report on file. In the future make sure health report is received from the parent and that the DHS form is given to parent prior to doctor visit.
2018-07-17 Renewal 3290.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The child file for child #1, who has an enrollment date of 5/23/17, contained an emergency contact information and financial agreement form that were not updated at least once in a 6 month period. The date of review for the emergency contact information form was 9/1/17 and 7/2/18 and date of review for the financial agreement form was 9/27/17. The child file for child #2, who has an enrollment date of 7/6/16, contained an emergency contact information and financial agreement form that were not updated at least once in a 6 month period. The date of review for the emergency contact information and financial agreement form was 9/25/17. The child file for child #3, who has an enrollment date of 2/27/17, contained an emergency contact information and financial agreement form that were not updated at least once in a 6 month period. The date of review for the emergency contact information form was 9/23/17 and the date of review for the financial agreement form was 9/21/17.

Correction Required: 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.)
Parents will sign and date the forms. In the future review the folders more often to make sure all contact information is up to date every 6 months with parents signature and date.

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