Childs Way - Pittsburgh PA Child Care Center

5324 PENN AVE , PITTSBURGH PA 15224
(412) 441-4884

About the Provider

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Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00186850
  • Capacity: 104
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • 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

Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.

Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-01-22 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A bin containing balls was cracked on the edge in the school age classroom.

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 plastic bin was immediately removed at the time of inspection and thrown away. All 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.
2020-01-22 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact forms of child #2, 3 and 5 did not contain the addresses and the emergency contact form of child #4 did not contain the addresses and phone numbers of the individuals designated by the parent 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 emergency contact form has been changed to include the name, phone number and address of the parent and the person(s) designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. We have also updated our Information & Physical Release from which this information is obtained from the parent at the time of admission, or when the parent adds a person who may pick up the child.
2020-01-22 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Documentation of the review and/or update of the financial agreement of child #1 and 4 exceeded the 6 month requirement.

Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We have updated our procedure: A parent is now required to review and sign the financial agreement, along with the emergency contact information once every 6 months (January & July) or when there is a change in the information.
2020-01-22 Renewal 3270.192(4) - CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The files of facility persons #9, 10 and 11, identified as volunteers did not contain a copy of the signed disclosure statement.

Correction Required: 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.)
We have obtained the signed volunteer disclosure statement on the three individuals #9, #10, and #11 and they have been placed in their files. Our Compliance manager for staff and our Volunteer Manager will be sure to include in facility staff and volunteer records a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the signed disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under CPSL.
2020-01-22 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The files of facility persons #1 through 8 contained documentation of fire safety training which was not completed in person by a fire protection professional.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Fire safety training will be conducted by a professional in-person and include the regulations under 3270.31(4)(ii). This training will be scheduled annually for all Childs Way staff and volunteers. Dan Clements, Benefits & Compliance Manager, has reached out to Lisa Epps and Christopher Skertich, listed under: Inpsector - Code Compliance and Education on the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire. https://pittsburghpa.gov/joinpghfire/contact/index.html. He is working on scheduling our training for March 2020. A date has not yet been confirmed by Lisa Epps. Once the date is confirmed this information will be forwarded to Meggan McCann.
2019-01-23 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The school-age space and the young toddler space each contained a play kitchen with a loose faucet. The young toddler room contained a bin with a cracked top with rough edges accessible to the children.

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.)
Both play kitchen faucets were repaired. The bin, used only by staff, with a cracked top was placed higher on a shelf to remain out of reach of children. Staff were educated about the risk of injury to children. Toys and all other equipment used by our children will be cleaned daily and be inspected on a regular basis for disrepair.
2019-01-23 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The young toddler room contained stickers and marker caps which had a diameter of less than one inch 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 containers with stickers and markers with caps were placed high, out of reach of children. The staff were educated on the risk of children placing these in their mouths. Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts with a diameter less than 1 inch, and other choking hazards shall be kept up and out of reach of children.
2019-01-23 Renewal 3270.133(4) - Locked Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: An Epi-Pen, Ventolin inhaler and Vitamin B-6, medications labeled "keep out of the reach of children," were in a child's backpack in a cubby accessible to children.

Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The backpack was removed from the childs cubby and placed up out of reach of children. Childrens backpacks, with home medications, will be kept up and out of reach of children.
2019-01-23 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file of facility person #4, with a start date of 10/2/2018, contained an initial health assessment dated 10/3/2018, the file of facility person #9, with a start date of 10/8/2018, contained a health assessment dated 11/12/2018, both of which are after their starting date with children. The file of facility person #7, with a start date of 12/19/2018, does not contain documentation of an initial health assessment.

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.)
In consultation with our HR department, all new hire personnel will have a completed health assessment prior to working with our children and every 24 months thereafter.
2019-01-23 Renewal 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file of facility person #1, with a start date of 7/16/2018, contained documentation of a tuberculosis test read on 8/9/2018, the file of facility person #2, with a start date of 11/6/2018, contained documentation of a tuberculosis test read on 11/9/2018, the file of facility person #3, with a start date of 7/27/2018, contained documentation of a tuberculosis test read on 8/1/2018, the file of facility person #4, with a start date of 10/2/2018, contained documentation of a tuberculosis test read on 10/4/2018, the file of facility person #6, with a start date of 6/27/2018, contained documentation of a tuberculosis test read on 7/2/2018, the file of facility person #7, with a start date of 12/19/2018, contained documentation of a tuberculosis test read on 1/7/2019, the file of facility person #8, with a start date of 9/17/2018, contained documentation of a tuberculosis test read on 10/25/2018, the file of facility person #9, with a start date of 10/8/2018, contained documentation of a tuberculosis test read on 10/15/2018, and the file of facility person #10, with a start date of 5/15/2018, contained documentation of a tuberculosis test read on 5/24/2018, all which exceed their initial start dates with children. All staff now have a tuberculosis screening on file.

Correction Required: 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.)
In consultation with our HR department, all new hires will have a completed TB test prior to working with our children.
2019-01-23 Renewal 3270.25(a) - Post the certificate of compliance Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A copy of the regulations under which the facility is certified and the instructions for contacting the appropriate regional day care office were not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents at the facility.

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.)
A copy of the regulations under which the facility is certified and the instructions for contacting the appropriate regional day care office have been placed in a binder in the front entrance area in the rack on the wall and will be kept here and updated. The current certificate of compliance is located behind the main desk at the front of Childs Way entrance where parents can see it. The compliance certificate is replaced each year with the new certificate.
2019-01-23 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file of facility person #1, with a start date of 7/16/2018, contained documentation of emergency plan training dated 8/2/2018, the file of facility person #2, with a start date of 11/6/2018, contained emergency plan training dated 12/7/2018, the file of facility person #5, with a start date of 9/17/2018. contained emergency plan training dated 12/7/2018. the file of facility person #8, with a start date of 9/17/2018, contained emergency plan training dated 12/26/2018, and the file of facility person #9, with a start date of 10/8/2018, contained emergency plan training dated 1/2/2019, all exceeding the requirement of initial training within one week of working with children. All staff now have current emergency plan training.

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.)
In consultation with the HR department each new hires will complete emergency plan training prior to working with our children.
2019-01-23 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file of facility person #1, with a start date of 7/16/2018, contained documentation of FBI fingerprinting dated 9/4/2018, PA State Police clearance dated 7/17/2018 and Child Abuse clearance dated 7/18/2018 all after their start date with children. The file of facility person #3, with a start date of 7/27/2018, contained a PA State Police clearance dated 7/30/2018, which was after their start date with children and did not contain documentation of the request. The file of facility person #4, with a start date of 10/2/2018, contained a PA State Police clearance dated 10/19/2018, a Child Abuse clearance dated 10/3/2018 and an FBI clearance dated 10/13/2018, all of which were after their start date with children and did not contain documentation of their requests. The file of facility person #7, with a start date of 12/19/2018, contained a PA State Police clearance dated 1/2/2019, which was after their start date with children and did not contain documentation of a request for or completed Child Abuse clearance or FBI clearance. The file of facility person #8, with a start date of 9/17/2018, contained an FBI clearance dated 12/14/2018 which was after their start date with children and did not contain documentation of being fingerprinted. The file of facility person #9, with a start date of 10/8/2018, contained a PA State Police clearance dated 10/17/2018 which was after their start date with children and did not contain documentation of the request. The file of facility person #10, with a start date of 5/15/2018, contained a State Police clearance dated 5/21/2018 and FBI clearance dated 5/16/2018 which were after their start date with children and did not contain documentation of requests. The file of facility persons #3, 4, 5 and 6 did not contain documentation of mandated reporter training.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: 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 #7 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Person #7 was placed on leave of absence as of 1/24/19 and returned on 1/25/19 when she presented a child abuse clearance that was completed within the past year and her FBI clearance that she had previously received, but did not present it as she thought it was also sent to us. Persons #3,4,5 and 6 are registered nurses and have a current PA RN state license. In order to receive a license from the State Board of Nursing (SBON) in Pennsylvania RNs are required to complete mandated reporter training and submit this training to the SBON prior to license renewal. The SBON will not issue a license without proof of the training. In consultation with our HR department we will comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 requirements to have all clearances or receipts of clearance submission prior to the employee working with our children. We will also require RNs to provide the certificate of completion of mandated reporter training to HR every two years.
2019-01-23 Renewal 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file of facility person #8, identified as an aide, does not have documentation they meet the qualifications for that position.

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.)
The identified staff #8 has a certified nurse assistance license. Her resume was located in a different section of the HR files that the new director did not know. We will be sure to have these files located in the main section of qualifications.
2019-01-23 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file of facility person #12 contained written evaluations dated 8/8/2016 and 4/2018, exceeding the requirement of a written evaluation at least annually.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #12 was the Education Program Assistant and her review date was in August of each year. She changed her job back to Teacher in April 2017 (along with her status to casual) and therefore this resets her evaluation date because there was an actual job change. A review was conducted 4/2018, a year after starting her new position. All employees will continue to have a review conducted on a yearly basis.

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