Community Preschool And Nursery - Pittsburgh PA Child Care Center

Noncompliance Area: There were 2 cots in the older toddler room, and 6 cots in the preschool room with less than 2 feet of space on 3 sides while in use.

Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.

Noncompliance Area: The health insurance policy number was not included on the emergency contact for on file child #1.

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.

Noncompliance Area: The address and/or phone number for each release person was not listed on the emergency contact forms on file for children #1, #3, #4, and #5.

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.

Noncompliance Area: There were no emergency contact forms in the school-age rooms for the Pre-K children receiving care in that room during naptime.

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.

Noncompliance Area: The initial health assessment on file for child #5 was not on file within 60 days of the first day of the child's attendance at the facility.

Correction Required: The initial health report for an infant must be dated no more than 3 months prior to the first day of attendance at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: The current health assessment on file for child #2, a preschooler, was completed more than 12 months after the prior health assessment on file.

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.

Noncompliance Area: There was no documentation of an influenza vaccine from the last 12 months (recommended annually by the ACIP) on file for children #3 and #4.

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.

Noncompliance Area: There was a tube of Neosporin in the preschool first aid kit, labeled with a child's name for use by that child. There was no written parental consent on file for the Neosporin.

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

Noncompliance Area: There was no signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff on the emergency contact form on file for child #5.

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.

Noncompliance Area: There was only one written nonfamily reference on file for Facility Person #4.

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

Noncompliance Area: Facility Person #1 began employment in a child care position on 10/29/19. There was no NSOR clearance on file for Facility Person #1 and her child abuse clearance on file was a volunteer clearance. There was no proof of application for either clearance on file for Facility Person #1. Facility Person #2 began employment in a child care position with the legal entity on 8/29/19. There was no criminal history clearance on file for Facility Person #2, or documentation of completion of mandated reporter training. Facility Person #3 began employment in a child care position at the facility on 12/2/19. There was no NSOR clearance on file for Facility Person #3. Facility Person #3 was observed in the older toddler room caring for 1 preschooler and 8 older toddlers with no other staff person present in the room. Facility Person # 4 began employment in a child care position on 12/2/19. There was no NSOR clearance on file for Facility Person #4. Although there was a signed disclosure statement and proof of application for an NSOR clearance on file for Facility Person #4, the CPSL prohibits provisional hiring practices after 12/30/19.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Persons #1, #2, #3, and #4 may not work in a child care position at the facility without all completed 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. Facility Person #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: Facility Person #1 was serving as an assistant group supervisor without documentation of the child care experience required for the classification.

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.

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 12:45 PM on 1/3/20, Facility Person #5 was observed caring for 8 younger toddlers in the young toddler room as the children were napping. Facility Person #3 was caring for 8 older toddlers and one preschooler in the older toddler room. There was only one staff person in the facility not already in ratio in a classroom supervising children.

Correction Required: Staff persons who are on duty but are not providing child care during naptime shall remain in the child care portion of the facility premises.

Noncompliance Area: There were two uncovered outlets in the preschool classroom on the wall below the window. There was an uncovered outlet in the restroom near the preschool room on the wall next to the sink.

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

Noncompliance Area: There was a small area of damaged plaster on the wall in the preschool room on the wall in a corner near the school-age room.

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