Brenda L Upsher Family Child Care Home - Pittsburgh PA Family Child Care Home

BAINTON ST , PITTSBURGH PA 15212
(412) 537-1449

About the Provider

Description: BRENDA L UPSHER 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-00180809
  • 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
2020-06-25 Renewal 3290.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The agreement on file for child #1 did not include the 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.)
Indicated parents schedule varies daily. We will always have arrival and departure times on agreements.
2020-06-25 Renewal 3290.123(b) - Parent receives original Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The agreement on file for child #1 was the original.

Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents are now required to take the original. Gave the original to the parent and kept a copy on file.
2020-06-25 Renewal 3290.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for child #1 did not include the physician's information.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Information had been added and higher priority standard of requesting the info expeditiously to be sure we always have the physician information on the form.
2020-06-25 Renewal 3290.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for child #1 did not include the health insurance information.

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.)
We now have the health insurance information on the form and always will moving forward.
2020-06-25 Renewal 3290.151(a)/3290.151(a)(2) - Within 3 months, then 12 months/12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The only health assessment on file for Facility Person #1 was 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 on file at the facility.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.)
Most Updated record was retrieved , information has been attached to a file as well as photocopied. I will always have a current health assessment on file.
2020-06-25 Renewal 3290.24(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The annual review of the emergency plan was not documented.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency plan was reviewed and dated at the time of visit and an electronic notification was set to remind me
2020-06-25 Renewal 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The criminal history and child abuse clearances on file for Facility Person #1 were more than 60 months old. There was no NSOR clearance on file for Facility Person #1.

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 may not work in a child care position at the facility without completed criminal history, state police and NSOR clearances from within the last 60 months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
September 14 All three records were requested. Confirmation Receipt avail if required or requested. 09/14/2020 FBI pending location availability. Stopped caring for children until the required clearances were received. Will always keep the clearances current.
2020-06-25 Renewal 3290.32(a)/3290.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/Required training Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The only mandated reporter training completed and documented on file for Facility Person #1 was more than 60 months old.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include records of training required by the Department.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Mandated reporting 09/12/2020. I will always have current mandated reporter training.
2020-06-25 Renewal 3290.72 - Emergency Numbers Posted Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency phone numbers were not posted.

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.)
.emergency number are now visibly displayed and will remain there.
2020-06-25 Renewal 3290.73(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There were no tweezers in the first aid kit.

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 have been returned to the proper place 8/4/2020 corrective measures was to purchase additional tweezers 8/5/2020. I will always have all the required items in the first aid kit.
2019-06-28 Renewal 3290.117(c) - Vet's certificate required Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There was no current documentation of rabies immunization on file for the operator's dog at the facility.

Correction Required: A veterinarian's certificate of current rabies immunization is required for a cat or dog at the facility. The certificate shall be on file when the cat or dog is present.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will obtain vaccination records for the dog, and will have vaccination records in a central location .
2019-06-28 Renewal 3290.151(a) - Within 3 months, then 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The health assessment on file for Facility Person #1 was 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 on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will get an updated health assessment and make sure I'll notate on the calendar to get a health assessment at lease every 24 months.
2019-06-28 Renewal 3290.32(d) - First-aid techniques Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There was no documentation of current first aid training on file for Facility Person #1, the operator and only staff person.

Correction Required: One or more persons competent in first-aid techniques shall be at the facility when day care children are in care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will get an updated health assessment and make sure I"ll notate on the calendar to get a health assessment at least every 24 months.
2018-06-06 Renewal 3290.123(a)(3) - Services provided Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There was no child service report completed in the last 6 months on file for child #1.

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 is no longer enrolled. In the future, we will complete a child service report form for every child at least every 6 months and give a copy to the parent.
2018-06-06 Renewal 3290.123(a)/3290.182(8) - Signed /Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There was no agreement on file for child #2.

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.A child's record must 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.)
Child #2 no longer is enrolled. All agreement forms have been completed, and will be for all children in the future.

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