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Bright Horizons Child Development Center

Pittsburgh, PA · Allegheny County
774 Pine Valley Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15239
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Capacity
120 children
Languages
English, American Sign Language, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
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State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (724) 327-5020
774 Pine Valley Dr
Pittsburgh, PA 15239
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Active License
License Number
CER-00256290
License Issued
Aug 12, 2026
Active Through
Aug 12, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 5

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Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-06-25 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1 contained a current Child Abuse clearance dated 8/23/24, that was not renewed within 60 months of the prior FBI clearance dated 10/15/18.

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.)
Staff #1 have a current Child Abuse in the file.
2026-05-06 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: There was a broken toy kitchen sink set with sharp edges in the two's 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.)
The broken toy kitchen faucet was removed and discarded so it was no longer accessible to children.
2026-05-06 Renewal 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: On 5/6/26 at approximately 10:02 am, staff #1 was alone supervising 11 preschoolers in the pre-k room. Staff #2 was not physically present with the children assigned to staff #2.

Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff assignments were immediately clarified, and a second staff member returned to the pre-k classroom to ensure children were supervised by physically present assigned staff.
2026-05-06 Renewal 3270.51 - Similar Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.51

Description: Similar Age Level

Noncompliance Area: On 5/6/26 at approximately 10:02 am, staff #1 was alone with 11 preschoolers in the pre-k room. Staff #2 walked in around 10:03 am.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Immediately upon identification, staff coverage was restored to meet required preschool ratios by assigning a second qualified staff person to the pre-k classroom. Classroom schedules were reviewed to ensure appropriate staffing at all times, including transitions and staff breaks.
2026-05-06 Renewal 3270.67(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.67(d)

Description: Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle

Noncompliance Area: There were two open garbage cans that has been contaminated with human secretions in the preschool room.

Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The contaminated trash receptacles were immediately closed.
2026-05-06 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 two's room lacked scissors.

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.)
Scissors were immediately added to the first-aid kit in the two's classroom to ensure completeness.
2025-05-13 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: There was a cracked bin lid in the OT room. There were 5 mirrors with chipped corners creating sharp edges in the preschool 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.)
The items were removed from the classroom immediately by the Center Director and thrown away.
2025-05-13 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 person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 9/30/19.

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.)
Staff person #1 was moved to a classroom where they were not alone with children. The staff person completed the mandated reporter training on 5/14/2025.
2025-05-13 Renewal 3270.161(d) - Potentially hazardous food refrigerated Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.161(d)

Description: Potentially hazardous food refrigerated

Noncompliance Area: There were 3 lunch boxes out of the refrigerator that contained cheese, lunch meat and yogurt in the preschool 1 room.

Correction Required: Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The teacher placed the lunch boxes in the classroom refrigerator to ensure they were kept at the proper temperature.
2025-05-13 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff # 2 contained a State Police PATCH receipt. The file lacked the State Police clearance.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #2 printed a copy of the actual State Police clearance and it was placed in their file.
2025-05-13 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: According to the Fire Detection System Test Log, the tests were greater than 30 days apart from 12/26/24 to 2/21/25.

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.)
The Center Director and/or Assistant Director will ensure that the fire alarm is tested every 30 days moving forward.
2025-01-28 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: The blue small couch in the OT1 room was ripped exposing foam. There was a ripped rug in the YT room. There were 3 damaged yoga mats in the playroom. There was a broken basket in the Kindergarten Prep room. There was a broken mat exposing foam in the preschool bathroom.

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 couch cushion and the rug were both removed from the classrooms.
2025-01-28 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: The kitchen refrigerator thermometer was not operable. The temperature in the refrigerator was 47 degrees.

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.)
The kitchen refrigerator was replaced and a working thermometer was moved from the previous refrigerator into the new one.
2025-01-28 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.134(a)

Description: Child's hands washed

Noncompliance Area: Staff # 1 did not wash the child's hands after diapering.

Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Center Director retrained staff #1 on proper diaper changing procedure. This included reviewing proper hand washing for themselves and the children.
2025-01-28 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3)

Description: Disposable diapers

Noncompliance Area: Staff # 1 was opening the hands-free covered can with her hands after diapering in the infant room.

Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Center Director retrained staff #1 on proper diaper changing procedure. This included reviewing proper hand washing and using the hands-free covered can.
2025-01-28 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3)

Description: Disposable diapers

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 kept a soiled diaper on the changing table until she was done with the diaper change, instead of discarding it immediately into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.

Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Center Director retrained staff #1 on proper diaper changing procedure. This included reviewing proper hand washing, disposing of diapers/ changing table paper, and using the hands-free covered can.
2025-01-28 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff # 1 lacked the date on the disclosure statement.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The disclosure statement was dated and added to staff #1 file.
2025-01-28 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: There was an uncovered electrical outlet in the lobby wall accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A receptacle cover was placed in the electrical outlet.
2025-01-28 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: There was a missing window latch, and the bathroom countertop corner was chipped exposing splinters in the preschool room. The right-side wall panel of the shed in the playground was detached. The panel is bending outward exposing the interior.

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 window latch was replaced with a new one. The bathroom countertop was repaired and new lamination was placed over the exposed chipping countertop.
2025-01-28 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: There was damaged plaster on the right-side wall in the Kindergarten Prep bathroom.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The wall behind the bathroom door in the Kindergarten Prep classroom was patched.
2025-01-28 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(g)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: There was a broken toilet in the kindergarten Prep bathroom. The lid on the toilet tank in the preschool room bathroom appears not fit the toilet tank making it unstable and creating a pinching hazard.

Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The toilet in the Kindergarten Prep classroom was plunged and now works properly. The lid to the tank of the toilet was replaced with one that fits correctly.
2024-05-14 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: In the indoor gross motor room, a wooden block had chipping paint and splintered corners.

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 Center Director immediately removed the wooden block from the gross motor room.
2024-05-14 Renewal 3270.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(c)

Description: Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing

Noncompliance Area: The outside older toddler and preschool play space had embedded equipment (PS-Tunnel, OT-embankment slide) without the proof for the proper ASTM rating for the protective surface covering.

Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Center Director reached out to the company who installed the equipment 5/14/24. They are planning to come to the facility to test the two areas to provide proper documentation that states these areas meet the recommendation of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.
2024-05-14 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: In the indoor gross motor room in which young toddler- preschool ages play there were blue foam blocks accessible to children still placing objects in their mouths.

Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Center Director removed these toys from an all ages area.
2024-05-14 Renewal 3270.115(c) - Water play table Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.115(c)

Description: Water play table

Noncompliance Area: In the outside preschool play space in which the preschool class was playing there was water in the sensory table that was confirmed by the director that it was there from the previous day when it had rained and had not been emptied.

Correction Required: A water play table or a container used for water play that contains unfiltered water shall be emptied daily.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Center Director emptied the sensory table and retrained staff on playground safety and standing water regulations.
2024-05-14 Renewal 3270.133(6) - Written consent Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(6)

Description: Written consent

Noncompliance Area: The name on the medication for Child #1 was Children's All-Day Allergy and the name on the signed parental consent form was Zyrtec.

Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Center Director corrected the medication name to Zyrtec and had the parent review and sign off on the medication form 5/14/24.
2024-05-14 Renewal 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.192(3) - Exam communicable disease/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.192(3)

Description: Exam communicable disease/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: The current health assessment on file for Staff #8 indicates that the staff person has a communicable/contagious disease, with no additional information given.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. 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 # 8 got a letter of correction written by their PCP that communicated that they DID NOT have any communicable/contagious diseases.
2024-05-14 Renewal 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(e)

Description: Letter to parents

Noncompliance Area: The emergency parent letter did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A paragraph on specific accommodations was added to the original emergency parent letter.
2024-05-14 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff #1-7 contained the old disclosure statements that were not acceptable for recent hires.

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.)
The Center Director replaced the old disclosure statement in the file for new staff.
2024-05-14 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: In the toddler diapering area, a spray bottle of bleach/water solution was on the diaper table accessible to children. Also, in the diapering area the diaper creams were sitting on an open shelf right next to the top diapering area accessible to children.

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 classroom teacher placed the diaper cream in a bin immediately and placed it on top of the entire diaper cubby area which is at least 3.5 ft above the changing table surface. The bleach was placed in a locked cupboard.
2024-05-14 Renewal 3270.72(b) - Screened Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.72(b)

Description: Screened

Noncompliance Area: In the older toddler room 2 windows were open that did not have screens.

Correction Required: Windows or doors used for ventilation shall be screened when open.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The windows that do not have screens will remain shut and locked.
2024-05-14 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: In the older toddler room, the rug under the sensory table was curling up causing a tripping hazard. In the preschool outside play space there was a rug by the older toddler room door that the top layer was separating from the bottom layer causing a tripping hazard.

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 Center Director replaced the outdoor rug and taped down the older toddler rug on 5/14/24.
2024-05-14 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: There was peeling paint on the top poles of the fence surrounding the infant/young toddler, older toddler, and preschool outside play spaces.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Center Director hired a handy man on 5/23/24 to sand and paint the outdoor fence.
2024-05-14 Renewal 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(g)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: In the preschool bathroom the toilet in the left stall easily slid left and right, seeming to not be properly secured to the floor. This same toilet had a toilet seat that was cracked causing a pinching hazard.

Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Center Director hired a plumber to come on [date} and seal the toilet and replace the toilet seat.
2024-05-14 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 fire alarm 30-day test log includes test dates 3/8/24-4/8/24(31 days) and 4/8/24-5/13/24(35 days), which are more than 30 days apart.

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 Center Director will ensure that the fire alarm is tested every 30 days moving forward.
2023-05-09 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: There was a clear cracked bin in the OT room. There was a black book holder in the inside gross motor room with exposed splinters. There was a cracked cup, a cracked plastic bin and a rusted garbage can in the in the Prep Kindergarten room. There was a broken circle yellow toy, a cracked bin and a cracked plastic lid in the preschool shed.

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 Center Director removed all cracked or broken materials. The book shelf was sanded and repainted.
2023-05-09 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: The kitchen refrigerator temperature was 60 degrees. The thermometer in the kitchen refrigerator was not operable.

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.)
The Center Director placed a new thermometer immediately in the fridge and turned the fridge temperature down.
2023-05-09 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 for staff # 2 lacked the one-hour updated health and safety training course, Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 by the deadline of 12/30/22.

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.)
Staff #2 completed updated health and safety training course.
2023-05-09 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1 contained a current health assessment dated 6/13/21. It was not obtained within 24 months of the previous assessment dated 5/23/19 .

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.)
Staff #1 has a current and up to date Health assessment.
2023-05-09 Renewal 3270.27(d) - Plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(d)

Description: Plan posted

Noncompliance Area: The operator did not post the emergency plan in the facility at 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.)
The operator created a sign for the emergency plan that is posted in the lobby. Letting the parents know the Emergency plan is available at their request.
2023-05-09 Renewal 3270.72(c) - Good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.72(c)

Description: Good repair

Noncompliance Area: There was a hole on the back wall window screen in the preschool room.

Correction Required: Screens shall be in good repair.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Provider contacted facilities immediately and facilities came in on 5/10/2023 , removed the screen and patched the hole.
2023-05-09 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: The base board in the inside gross motor room was pulling of the wall. The base board along the wall by the sink in the preschool room was pulling of the wall. The blue vinyl floor in the prep Kindergarten room was lifting off creating a tripping hazard. The first window in the inside gross motor room lacked the handle exposing the bolt, this bolt is accessible to children. Both doors on the preschool playground shed are cracked on the bottom. The push bar metal plate in the toddler's playground was rusted and has sharp edges accessible to children. There was a uncovered internet box exposing a screw and wires on the OT room wall accessible to children.

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 Center Director contacted facilities immediately on 5/9/2023 and the following repairs were made to fix the issues on 5/10/2023. *Facilities repaired the baseboards and glued them back to the wall in the Movement Matters space and the Preschool classroom. *Facilities glued the blue vinyl floor down in the Kindergarten Prep bathroom. *Facilities replaced the knob on the window. *Facilities had the playground doors fixed with silicone and then painted. *Facilities temporarily fixed and painted the push bar. A replacement push bar has been ordered. *Facilities removed the internet cover and had it replaced with a flat plate.
2023-05-09 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: There was chipped paint on the wall by the OT entry door.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facilities painted over the chipped paint in the Twos classroom.
2022-08-01 Unannounced Monitoring 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 documentation that was previously submitted was reassessed and found to be for replacement parts. Therefore, there was no proof of purchase for the interconnected fire detection system.

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 facility has completed an Attestation statement for Fire Safety Requirements facilities with interconnected systems and/or Lithium battery listed by Underwrites Laboratory.
2022-05-05 Renewal 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.111(b)

Description: Posted in group space

Noncompliance Area: The daily activity schedule was not posted in the Infant 1 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 written plan of daily activities was posted in the group space on 5/26/2022.
2022-05-05 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 who is a preschooler contained a health assessment and vaccinations dated more than 12 months after the previous health assessment and vaccinations.

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.A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child 1¿s parents were contacted immediately on 5/26/2022 and asked to provide a current and updated health report. Family provided it on 5/26/2022.
2022-05-05 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 for staff #1, staff #5 and staff #6 contained a Pediatric First Aid/CPR Training which was not an approved curriculum nor was the training taught by a PQAS trainer. Staff #1, 5, and 6 have all been employed more than 90 days in a childcare position.

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.)
Staff #1, Staff # 5, and Staff number 6# all completed first aid and CPR training on 6/1/2022 that was the approved curriculum and taught by a PQAS trainer.
2022-05-05 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff#1, staff #2, and staff #3 contained a fire safety training date of 2-17-2021 and 2-21-2022 which exceeded the mandatory training date of 2-17-2022 to receive the training.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.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.)
Staff #1, #2, and #3 completed their training on 2/21/22.
2022-05-05 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #4 who was provisionally hired (See IS Code Sheet) contained an FBI Clearance application date of 8-5-2021 which exceeded the first date with children. The file for staff #8 who was not provisionally hired (See IS Code Sheet) contained a FBI Clearance date of 12-11-2019 which exceeded the first date with children..

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff #4 had all clearances dated 8/5/2022. The staff #7 had all clearances dated by 12/11/2022.

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