Description: Childrens Ark Creative Learning Center is a Child Care Center in PITTSBURGH PA, with a maximum capacity of 61 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2020-06-24 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was a crack in a plastic basket in Room 5 used to store balls, causing a potential pinch point. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The basket was removed immediately and replaced with a basket that didn't have a crack in it. In the future during the periodic checks for safety they will be done closely to assure there is nothing that will harm the children. |
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| 2020-06-24 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was mulch (with pieces with a diameter of less than an inch) on the ground along the edge of the facility's outdoor play space. There was a chair in the upstairs girls restroom with tears in the fabric on the seat, exposing foam in the seat cushion. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Mulch was removed, the chair was also removed out of the girls bathroom, In the future we will do a better job at doing periodic checks in each room so that there are no hazards to the children. |
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| 2020-06-24 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The refrigerator in room 2 lacked a thermometer. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The thermometer was placed back in the refrigerator. in the future when ever something is cleaned out or replaced I will make sure that it go back with the proper things needed for state regulation. |
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| 2020-06-24 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #5 and child #6 had an agreement that lacked the date of the child's admission. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Child #5 and #6 both do in fact have a admission date on their agreement form. In the future I will continue to make sure that the admission dates are on the agreement form as they get updated as well. |
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| 2020-06-24 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact forms were not present in Rooms 2 and 3 for the three children receiving care in that room. An emergency contact form was not present in Room 6 for one of the children receiving care 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The emergency contact forms were moved over to the rooms that the children are currently in, as well as checked and updated in all the other rooms as well. In the future the forms will be copied and transferred when the child is switched to another room. |
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| 2020-06-24 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Within 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #6, with a start date of 4-20-19, lacked an initial health assessment within 60 days of the child's start date and requires a current health assessment. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Child #6 parent retrieved the updated child health report and shot record. In the future the child's parents will be notified when the documents are due ahead of time so that it can be scheduled and due to the childcare facility in the proper amount of time. |
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| 2020-06-24 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #4, a young toddler, had a health assessment that exceeded 6 months between assessments. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The dr office had faxed over the current child health report, that was done 5/15/2020, while we were off dur to COVID. In the future when ever we are closed or a child out for a period of time we will assure that the documents required are updated upon the arrival of the child. |
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| 2020-06-24 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #8, an older toddler, lacked a current health assessment updated within the last 12 months. The file for child #7, a preschooler, had a health assessment that exceeded 12 months between assessments. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Child #8 is not currently attending the facility due to COVID-19. The child will be required to have an updated health assessment upon return. Child #7 no longer will be attending due to COVID. In the future the parents will be reminded in advance to get their child's appointments scheduled so that they can have their shot records in on time. |
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| 2020-06-24 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #4, a 20 month old, had an immunization record that lacked documentation of the 4th dose of the DTAP vaccination by age 18 months in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. The file for child #6, a 16 month old, had an immunization record that lacked documentation of the 4th dose of the Pneumococcal vaccination by age 15 months and the 1st doses of the MMR and Varicella vaccinations by age 15 months in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. The file for child #8, a 2 year old, had an immunization record that lacked documentation of the 3rd dose of the Hepatitis B vaccination by age 18 months in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Child #2 and Child #8 all had the there updated shot records sent in. Child #8 is not currently attending the facility due to COVID-19. The child will be required to have an updated immunization record upon return. In the future the children will not be able to return without their updated records and will be reminded ahead of time when they are due so that they do no schedule the appointments at the last minute which causes a delay in the appointment and shots. |
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| 2020-06-24 | Renewal | 3270.133(6) - Written consent | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was no written parental consent for administration on file for Miralax at the facility for child #1 and acetomenaphin for child #2. Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Child #1 and Child #2 had their medicine sent home. In the future the medication will be sent home after it is used and if required to bring and when needed with have detailed instructions by the parent including the signature of the parent. |
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| 2020-06-24 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2, with a start date of 6-15-20, lacked an initial health assessment at their start date and requires a current health assessment. The file for staff person #6, with a start date of 6-8-20, had an initial health assessment dated 8-23-18 that was conducted over 12 months prior to their start date and requires a current health assessment. The file for staff person #4 had a health assessment that exceeded 24 months between assessments. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The health assessment for staff #6 was completed. Staff #2 no longer works at the facility. Staff #4 health assessment do not expire until 12/20/2020. The last health assessment was done 12/19/2020. In the future staff will not start regardless of the situation until the file is complete with everything required. |
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| 2020-06-24 | Renewal | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A bottle for the infant in care in the infant room was not labeled with his name. Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) POC was that the bottle were labeled immediately . In the future all the bottles and the sippy cups belonging to a specific child will be labeled immediately when they bring them in. |
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| 2020-06-24 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #4 lacked an emergency contact form updated within the last 6 months. Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Child #4 parent filled out a updated emergency contact also a 6 month review was added to the file to reflect the 6 month review done in February. In the future all required document will be in the file and double checked by management to assure any updates are updated. |
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| 2020-06-24 | Renewal | 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #5 had an emergency contact form that lacked signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Parent of child #5 signed emergency contact. the POC is to assure that all documents are completed and reviewed once received back from the parent. |
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| 2020-06-24 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: One of three smoke detectors on the first floor, the one at the top of the steps, was not functioning because the battery was not properly connected. This condition poses a threat to the health or safety of children. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Demonstration of Compliance with 34 Pa. Code 403.23 is required. The provider will demonstrate this smoke detector is operable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The smoke detector at the top of the steps which was just there as a extra precaution, was not tightened, while the inspection was still going on and it was tightened and it was and checked and sounded off. In the future we will assure that all of the smoke detectors are tightened and checked periodically. |
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