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Eric Young Child Care Center

Pittsburgh, PA · Allegheny County
3004 STAYTON ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
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Capacity
42 children
Languages
English, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
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State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (412) 732-0315
3004 STAYTON ST
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00254508
License Issued
Apr 14, 2026
Active Through
Feb 5, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 5

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ERIC YOUNG CHILD CARE CENTER is a Child Care Center in PITTSBURGH PA, with a maximum capacity of 42 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 9:00 AM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-12-19 Unannounced Monitoring 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: *SECOND VIOLATION On December 15, 2025, a diploma for Staff Person #1 was submitted to the Department. Verification with an outside agency confirmed that the diploma submitted for Staff Person #1 was invalid. Therefore, the file for Staff Person #1 lacked documentation of the qualifications for the position in which the staff person is performing. Previously cited on SIN-00277799 on November 13, 2025.

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.)
Staff Person #1 has been downgraded from AGS to Aide and is not permitted to watch any children without supervision by a group supervisor, AGS, or the director. Staff person #1 provided high school transcripts that shows they have completed 11th grade and entered 12th grade but no proof of graduation or completion of 12th grade has been provided as of yet. Staff person #1 is qualified to be an aide at the center. Staff person #1 will remain an aide until they provide an original diploma, GED or official transcripts which show they are qualified to be an AGS.
2025-11-13 Renewal 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4)

Description: Arrival/departure times

Noncompliance Area: The financial agreement form in the file for child #2 lacked the child's arrival and departure times.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider's Plan of Correction: Child #2 arrival and departure time was written in file immediately. This violation has been corrected
2025-11-13 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form in the file for child #4 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.)
Provider's Plan of Correction: Parent of child #4 was contacted and she immediately provided the missing information. The information was written in child's file correcting this violation.
2025-11-13 Renewal 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Non 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 form in the file for child #1 were reviewed and updated by the parent on 9/3/24 and 9/8/25, which exceeded 6 months between updates. The emergency contact and financial agreement forms in the file for child #3 were reviewed and updated by the parent on 7/12/24 and 10/15/25, which exceeded 6 months between updates.

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.)
Provider's Plan of Correction: This is a "TIME/DATE" violation and cannot be retroactively resolved. This violation is noted and will be avoided with current and future children who enroll in the center. (See Provider's Plan to Maintain Compliance Below)
2025-11-13 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: The two most recent health assessments in the files for Staff Persons #1 and #2 are dated more than 24 months apart.

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.)
Provider's Plan of Correction: This is a "TIME/DATE" violation and cannot be retroactively resolved. The violation is noted and will be avoided moving forward with current and future employees. A process is in place to ensure compliance (See Provider's Plan to Maintain Compliance). Facility person #1 and facility person #2 have current health assessments and are NOT in violation.
2025-11-13 Renewal 3270.151(c)(5) - Physician/CRNP assessment Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(5)

Description: Physician/CRNP assessment

Noncompliance Area: The health assessment on file for Staff Person #2 did not include the physician's assessment of the staff person's suitability to provide child care.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider's Plan of Correction: The nurse who performed the physical examination was contacted and informed of the missing approval. The nurse corrected the missing information, dated, and initialed the correction and returned the form. Person #2 is legally suitable to provide care in a childcare setting. The form has been filed and the violation has been corrected.
2025-11-13 Renewal 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have documentation of conducting an emergency drill within the last 12 months. The most recent emergency drill on file at the time of inspection was observed to be dated 3/12/24.

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.)
Provider's Plan of Correction: An emergency drill simulating a "lock down" was conducted and documented on Monday, November 17, 2025
2025-11-13 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #1 contained documentation of PA Child Abuse, FBI, and NSOR clearance results that were not renewed prior to the expiration date of the most current certification. The file for Staff Person #1 contained documentation of mandated reporter training that was not renewed prior to the expiration date of the most current certification. The file for Staff Person #1 is now current. The file for Staff Person #3 contained documentation of PA State Police, Child Abuse, and FBI clearance results after the staff person's first day working in a child care position (See LIS Code Sheet). The file for Staff Person #3 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.)
Provider's Plan of Correction: This is a "TIME/DATE" violation and cannot be retroactively resolved. However, the files for staff person #1 and staff person #2 are now current and in compliance.
2025-11-13 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #4 lacked documentation of NSOR clearance results prior to date of hire (See LIS Code Sheet).

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider's Plan of Correction: Staff person #4 was removed from providing care until NSOR was received. The NSOR was received November 18, 2025 and filed in staff person #4 file correcting this violation.
2025-11-13 Renewal 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Non 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 file for Staff Person #2 lacked documentation of the qualifications for the position in which the staff person is 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.)
Provider's Plan of Correction: Staff person #2 was informed that the proof of qualification was not in acceptable form and asked to provide another means. Staff person #2 emailed the requested proof of qualifications. The document has been printed and put in staff person #2 file which corrected this violation.
2025-11-13 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: Several ceiling tiles in the SA-1, SA-2, and Computer room were observed to be damaged from what appears to be water damage and were not in good repair. Two ceiling vents in the SA-1 room were not properly secured to the ceiling. This is evidenced by the vents hanging from the ceiling.

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.)
Provider's Plan of Correction: All damaged ceiling tiles have been replaced/repaired. The 2 ceiling vents are secured preventing any possibilities of a dangerous hazard. These concerns have been remedied and are no longer violations.
2025-11-13 Renewal 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Non 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's files contained documentation of testing the fire detection system exceeded 30 days between testing from 10/6/24 to 11/19/24, 1/3/25 to 2/3/25, 3/4/25 to 4/7/25, and 8/1/25 to 9/2/25.

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.)
Provider's Plan of Correction: This is a "TIME/DATE" violation and cannot be retroactively resolved. A policy is in place to ensure fire testing occurs when required.
2024-11-19 Renewal 3270.133(3) - Name on bottle Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(3)

Description: Name on bottle

Noncompliance Area: Bug spray and bee sting medications were in the first aid kit and not labeled with a name of the individual for whom the medications are intended.

Correction Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The bug spray and bee sting medication was immediately removed and discarded. Staff on duty that day were immediately reminded that these products are not permitted in the first-aid kit.
2024-11-19 Renewal 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(5)

Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: The file of child #1 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first aid procedures by staff.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The father of child #1 signed the parental consent that evening when he picked up his child. The corrected file was then filed away properly.
2024-11-19 Renewal 3270.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.74

Description: Emergency Numbers Posted

Noncompliance Area: Telephone numbers of the nearest hospital, police and fire departments, ambulance and poison control center were not posted at the telephone in the School-Age 2 classroom.

Correction Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The telephone numbers of the nearest hospital, police and fire departments, ambulance and poison control center were immediately typed printed and taped to telephone receiver for easy accessibility. Any staff that notices a phone receiver missing this information will make the correction immediately and make the director aware.
2024-11-19 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit in the Computer Room did not contain gloves.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Gloves were immediately located from the supply area and placed in the first aid kit.
2024-11-19 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: The white paint on the left wall when entering the outdoor play space is chipped and peeling in many areas. Evidence of chipped paint is on the ground in front of the approximately 25 feet long wall.

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.)
A painter was hired to remove the chipped paint and repair and repaint the damaged wall.
2024-11-19 Renewal 3270.94(a)(9) - Written record Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(9)

Description: Written record

Noncompliance Area: Documentation of the fire drill conducted on 10/6/2024 did not include the evacuation time or the number of children who participated in the fire drill.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Due to the specifics of this violation only an estimate can be concluded. The number of children participating in the drill was determined by daily attendance average and checking that days attendance record. The time needed could not be exactly determined but was estimated using similar number of kids and hypothetical location of fire in past drills. Using these factors a number of children and time needed for evacuation was estimated.
2024-11-19 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: Based on documentation of the testing of the fire detection system, the testing exceeded more than 30 days on the following occasions: 4/8/2024 to 5/17/2024 and 6/6/2024 to 7/12/2024 to 8/12/2024. The provider stated the system was tested after the last documented testing date of 9/11/2024, however, it was not written on the log.

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.)
Due the nature of this violation the it can not be immediately corrected as it takes place in physical time past. However, a plan has been put in place to greatly reduce the risks of future similar violations.
2023-11-27 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: The School Age 2 classroom contained a small aquarium on the desk with was broken exposing the children to sharp edges.

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 broken item was immediately thrown in the trash.
2023-11-27 Renewal 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 3:40, facility person #2 was supervising 6 children in the School Age 1 classroom. On two occasions, children were observed to leave the School Age 1 room and go into School Age classroom 2 in order to obtain materials for play.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility Person #2 was immediately made aware of the violation and instructed as to how to correct it immediately and in the future. Facility person #2 was ultimately retrained so that this violation does not occur again.
2023-11-27 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 form of child #1 did not contain the work address and work telephone number of the enrolling parent.

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 parent of child #1 was immediately contacted and she provided her work address and telephone number that evening.
2023-11-27 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 form of child #2 did not contain the address of one individual designated 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 parent of child #2 was contacted immediately and she responded by December 6, 2023. The change was made to the file and updated.
2023-11-27 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: The file of facility persons #1, who took the required health and safety topics under regulation 3270.31(f)(1-9) on "Better Kid Care - Penn State Extension" between 9/30/2016 and 10/4/2022, contained documentation of completion of the required 1-hour health and safety updated dated 3/6/2023 which was after the required completion date of 12/30/2023.

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.)
Facility Person #1 required health and safety update was completed prior to the inspection, however, after the required completion date of 12/30/2023. The facility person¿s file is updated and in good standing currently.
2023-11-27 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 persons #2 and #3 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff persons #2 and #3 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health and Safety Topics

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 persons #2 and #3 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 persons #2 and #3, staff persons #2 and #3 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff persons #2 and #3 were relegated to aides and supervised until their training was completed and verified.Staff persons #2 and #3 have completed the required Health and Safety Topics training and proof of completion is in each staff persons file. The documents were also emailed as proof of completion on Dec 6, 2023. No staff person is permitted to be unsupervised with any children until the checklist of all mandatory file documents has been completed and submitted to the director.
2023-11-27 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: The file of facility person #1 contained an updated PA state police clearance (11/16/2023) which was dated more than 60 months from the prior clearance (8/7/2018).

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility Person #1 PA State Police Clearance was completed prior to the inspection, however, outside the required completion date of the previous PA State Police Clearance. The facility person¿s updated PA State Police Clearance is up to date and on file.
2023-11-27 Renewal 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.52

Description: Mixed Age Level

Noncompliance Area: While conducting an exit interview at approximately 4:20 in the computer classroom, facility person #2 was observed walking into the computer classroom and to the kitchen area to get snack. Facility person #1 directed facility person #2 to return to the classroom. Prior to leaving the certification representative went to school-age 2 classroom where 16 children were present. When asked facility person #1 confirmed facility person #2 left facility person #1 in the school-age 2 classroom with 16 younger and older school age children alone exceeding the 1 staff to 12 children ratio.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff were made aware immediately of ratios and how best to maintain them utilizing proper scheduling and teamwork. All staff have been trained on staff:child ratios and how the age of the youngest child in the group determines the ratio. All staff have been trained to never leave a room unattended or out of ratio but to predict, organize, and execute legal movements that keep the children safe by always remaining in ratio.
2023-11-27 Renewal 3270.94(a)(9) - Written record Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(9)

Description: Written record

Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have documentation of fire drills being conducted between 12/2022 and 6/2023. Based on discussions with facility person #1, they did complete the fire drills, however, the documentation of the drills were not present.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The fire drills were conducted as required but documentation was misplaced. A designated area has been assigned and all documents must be placed in the area immediately.
2023-11-27 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 did not have documentation of testing the fire detection system between 12/2022 and 6/2023. Documentation of testing the fire detection system exceeded 30 days from 7/7/2023 to 8/11/2023 and 10/13/2023 to 11/16/2023.

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 testing of fire detection system was conducted as required but documentation was misplaced. A designated area has been assigned and all documents must be placed in the area immediately.
2022-11-17 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 of child #1, 2 and 3 did not include the work address and work telephone number of the enrolling parent.

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.)
Each enrolling parent was contacted immediately via text message requesting work addresses and phone numbers. Each parent responded within 90 minutes of the text from the director and submitted the requested information. The information was then transferred to the enrolled child files correcting the violation.
2022-11-17 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: The facility emergency plan did not have a continuity of operations plan or contingency plan in the event of a disaster.

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 continuity of operations plan was developed by the director and included in the emergency evacuations procedures manual. The continuity of operations plan is now a part of the emergency evacuation plan. The plan will be reviewed and all staff will be trained on its implementation.
2022-11-17 Renewal 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: The file of facility person #1 contained 8 hours of professional development between 12/19/2020 and 12/19/2021 and an addition 4 hours dated 3/23/2022, after the established 12 months.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. 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.)
Facility person #1 training was not completed within the time frame required but is now completing all annual training to ensure that facility person #1 is in compliance for the upcoming period.
2022-11-17 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: The first aid kid in the SA 2 classroom did not contain gloves.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Plastic gloves were located and placed in the First Aid kit correcting the violation. The gloves were put in the kit that evening by the director.
2022-11-17 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 did not have documentation the fire detection system has been tested at least 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.)
A more complete documentation form was created by director in regards to fire system detection testing compliance. This form has all reminders in place that show what needs to be performed and practiced for a successful, lawful, and complete drill per state minimum requirements. The fire system was tested and verified to be maintained and operable per all mandatory safety requirements the day of inspection.
2021-11-30 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: There were no emergency contact forms present in the outside playspace for the children receiving care in that space.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Copies of emergency contacts for children receiving care in the outside playspace were located and given to the outside playspace teacher immediately. The teacher was made aware of the violation at time of violation. The teacher agreed to keep the forms with her and a space was created to store and easily access the required forms.
2021-11-30 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: There was only one written nonfamily reference on file for Facility Person #1.

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.)
Facility Person #1 obtained and submitted a second written, nonfamily reference that is now, and will remain in her file.
2021-11-30 Renewal 3270.94(a)(4) - Hypothetical locations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(4)

Description: Hypothetical locations

Noncompliance Area: The hypothetical locations of the fire notated on the facility's fire drill log for fire drills conducted in October and November 2021 - two consecutive fire drills - was the same location.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that the hypothetical locations of the fire are rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location is never the same for consecutive drills.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff were made aware immediately of the violation. Hypothetical locations of the fire will be rotated around the facility and will never be in the same place consecutively. By making all staff aware of the requirement this now decreases the likelihood of consecutive hypothetical locations. A fire drill was conducted the following day, December 1, 2021 using a different hypothetical location.
2019-11-28 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There were no emergency contact forms with the group of children in the outdoor playspace. There were three children receiving care in the middle room without emergency contact forms in that room.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Outdoor space emergency contacts - forms were copied and teachers were trained to take the forms with them when they play in the outside back play area. Middle room no emergency contacts - missing forms were immediately located in the office file and copied. These copies were placed in the designated space that day. As children enroll a copy of the emergency contact will be made immediately and placed in the appropriate room. As each lead teacher is assigned a new child, the lead teacher must physically touch the copied emergency contact and file in designated space. The emergency contacts in each room will be checked each January and July and when a child transitions into a new class room. This potentially provides for a minimum of 3 checks in a given year.
2019-11-28 Renewal 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form and agreement on file for child #1 were not reviewed and updated by a parent in writing 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 informationA 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 parent reviewed the file and updated and signed where necessary. The director will enroll in training on the importance and procedures for maintaining child records within the next 3 months. Child files will be reviewed every January and July and also when children transition from one class to another. This will provide potentially 3 times the child files will be checked. The director will perform the initial check (parent/child orientation) and all subsequent checks will be performed by the director and a second check by the child's lead teacher.
2019-11-28 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There was no health assessment / TB test results on file for Facility Person #2.

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.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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility Person #2 - Health assessment was not in file. Facility person had a health assessment/ TB completed but it needed to be located and put in file. The health assessment/ TB was located and placed in file. File was secured in file cabinet. The director will enroll in training on the importance and procedures for maintaining employee records within in next 3 months. The director will immediately keep all records in each employees files and secure them as required. The director will use the check sheet provided by inspector as a "punch list" that shows all items that are needed in an employee file prior to their being permitted to start. Using this list and keeping all documents together at all times will ensure a complete file is on hand.
2019-11-28 Renewal 3270.18(a) - On file at facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There was no copy of the liability insurance on file at the facility.

Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The liability insurance was located and proof of insurance was provided. A "center file" with all required paperwork will be kept secure and on location at all times. Included but not limited to this file will be proof of liability insurance for the location. The director will seek further training within the next 3 months on organization and how to maintain critical files at all times.
2019-11-28 Renewal 3270.25(a) - Post the certificate of compliance Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The certificate of compliance posted at the facility was expired.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance and a copy of the applicable regulations under which the facility is certified shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional day care office posted at the same location.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The current certificate of compliance was located, printed, and posted immediately. The director shall make sure that the certificate of compliance is posted in a conspicuous space at all times.
2019-11-28 Renewal 3270.27(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There was no documentation the emergency plan had been updated within the last 12 months.

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 reviewed and not deemed to need updated at this time. The emergency plan was documented as having been reviewed. The emergency plan will be reviewed every January and July and updated when necessary. This review coincides with the newly implemented policy to review child files on these same dates. These new procedures are now policy and written KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS of the director.
2019-11-28 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There was no documentation of emergency plan training completed at hire on file for Facility Person #2.

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 was located and placed in Facility Person #2 file. The director will enroll in training on the importance and procedures for maintaining employee records within the next 3 months. The director will immediately keep all records in each employees files and secure them as required. The director will use the check sheet provided by inspector as a "punch list" that shows all items that are needed in an employee file prior to their being permitted to start. Using this list and keeping all documents together at all times will ensure a complete file is on hand.
2019-11-28 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There was no criminal history clearance on file for Facility Person #1, and the child abuse clearance on file for Facility Person #1 was completed more than 90 days after her start date. The proof of application for a criminal history clearance on file was dated after her start date. There were no clearances, proof of application for any clearance, or a signed disclosure statement on file for Facility Person #2. At approximately 4:30 PM, Facility Person #2 was observed supervising a group of 2 young schoolagers and 5 older schoolagers outside in the playspace with no other staff present.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Persons #1 and #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility without all completed clearances on file. A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility Person #1 - Criminal history clearance was printed and filed immediately. Facility Person #2 - Missing clearances were obtained or applied for with proof of application filed. Disclosure statement was immediately signed and filed. Facility Person #2 was placed on temporary leave until required paperwork is turned in. All staff were retrained/reminded that provisional employees must always be supervised by a permanent employee when working with children. The director will enroll in training on the importance and procedures for maintaining employee records within next 3 months. The director will immediately keep all records in each employees files and secure them as required. The director will use the check sheet provided by inspector as a "punch list" that shows all items that are needed in an employee file prior to their being permitted to start. Using this list and keeping all documents together at all times will ensure a complete file is on hand.
2019-11-28 Renewal 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Facility Person #2 was supervising children, serving as an assistant group supervisor, with no documentation on file. of previous education or child care experience required to serve as a staff person.

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.)
Facility Person #2 - . Diploma proving education and documents to support experience were located and filed. The director will enroll in training on the importance and procedures for maintaining employee records within next 3 months. The director will immediately keep all records in each employees files and secure them as required. The director will use the check sheet provided by inspector as a "punch list" that shows all items that are needed in an employee file prior to their being permitted to start. Using this list and keeping all documents together at all times will ensure a complete file is on hand.
2019-11-28 Renewal 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There were no handwashing signs posted at the two toilets in the restroom.

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.)
The signs were made and placed over toilets as specified by inspector. Director will re-read "blue book" refreshing knowledge on mandatory postings. Director will inform all staff of which postings are mandatory. The postings will be maintained. Any mandatory posting that is removed for any reason (painting/cleaning/repair) shall be re-posted ASAP to avoid future violations.
2018-12-06 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There was no emergency contact form present in the back room for one of the children receiving care in that space.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Correction Date: 11/9/18 Correction: The child's emergency contact was copied from his file and put in the childcare space immediately. Staff has been reminded and retrained that all children must have a copy of their EC in their area of care. Director will make copy of EC upon enrollment of children and put in correct room of care immediately. This will ensure that when children are in care in the facility the needed paperwork is on hand and readily available.
2018-12-06 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The health assessment on file for Facility Person #1was more than 24 months old.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Correction: Facility Person #1 went for staff health assessment on January 11, 2019. We will move our due date for staff physicals earlier, to ensure they are always on file within 24 months of the prior physical. This new procedure and protocol will take effect immediately and it is the responsibility of the director to ensure this takes place.
2018-12-06 Renewal 3270.27(d) - Plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency evacuation plan was not posted in a conspicuous location.

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.)
Correction: The emergency evacuation plan was located before the inspection was completed and put back in place in the first play room. It is posted in a conspicuous location. The emergency evacuation plan will be returned immediately to its proper location after any staff trainings or emergency evacuations ensuring that it is always available and in a conspicuous location.
2018-12-06 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Annual 6 hrs. training Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There was no documentation on file of any child care training completed by Facility Person #1 during the most recent review year (between anniversary dates).

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Correction: Facility person #1 has been assigned annual training which will be completed by January 18, 2019. Staff will be required to complete a minimum of 2 hours of training every 3 months ensuring that 8 hours of training will be completed each year within the calendar year or hire date. This will satisfy the annual 6 clock of training and will safe-gaurd so as not to violate the regulation in the future. The director is responsible for assigning the training quarterly.
2018-12-06 Renewal 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 4:05 PM on 12/6/18, Facility Person #2 was supervising a group of 15 mixed age school agers (younger and older) in the middle room.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in 3270.51 (relating to similar age level).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Correction: Violation was identified and ratio was corrected by redirecting 4 children to back room with a second teacher who was well within ratio. The second teacher was informed that the new children would now be assigned to him. All other required adjustments for safety and code were also taken into consideration and made as necessary. All staff has been reminded and retrained to stay aware of their ratio and room capacity. Staff has also been assigned specific children so that this violation does not occur in the future. Staff was reminded and retrained to use the age of the youngest child to determine the ratio.
2018-08-10 Initial review 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The daily activity schedule posted in the front and middle rooms reflected the after-school schedule, rather than the current all-day operating hours for the summer. There was no daily schedule posted in the back room.

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 current all-day summer schedule was immediately located, updated and posted in each required room for parents, children, staff, and inspectors to visibly see. The outdated schedule was removed. The director will ensure that an updated daily schedule is posted and visible at all times. Teachers will act as "safety nets" to ensure their rooms have the required updated daily schedule each day. Updated schedules will be reviewed weekly and as needed to ensure compliance.
2018-08-10 Initial review 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The health assessment and TB test on file for Facility Person #1 were completed more than a year prior to her start date.

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.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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility Person #1 updated physical is on site and in file. We will move our due date for staff physicals earlier, to ensure they are always on file within 24 months of the prior physical.
2018-08-10 Initial review 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There was no documentation of emergency plan training conducted within the last year on file for Facility Person #2.

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.)
Facility Person #2 was trained that evening on the emergency plan. The training was updated, documented and filed at the facility. This training brought facility person #2 into compliance and also the center. All persons shall be trained during orientation prior to official start date on the emergency plan. The completed training will be documented and kept on file and reviewed annually or as any updates are made to the plan.
2018-08-10 Initial review 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit in the middle room did not contain tweezers or nonporous gloves.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
: Tweezers and nonporous gloves were immediately located and put into the first aid kit. Effective immediately items used from the first aid kit will immediately be reported and replaced that day. First aid kits will be checked prior to leaving the center for any outings and once per week to ensure each kit contains the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

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