Description: CRAFTON CHILDRENS CORNER is a Child Care Center in PITTSBURGH PA, with a maximum capacity of 59 children. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2020-06-30 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There were cracks and pieces missing on the edging of a book shelf in the older toddler room causing sharp edges to be exposed to the children. There were multiple cones on which there were cracks on the tops causing pinch points to be accessible to the children on the outdoor play area. There was a toy riding car on the outdoor play area on which the pretend plastic gas cap was broken off in several places causing there to be sharp 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The cracks on the book shelf were repaired with duct tape to ensure that there were not any sharp edges exposed to the children. In the future staff will be diligent about keeping equipment safe for all children. |
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| 2020-06-30 | Renewal | 3270.105 - High Chairs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed that there were 3 young toddlers in the young toddler room sitting in high chairs who were not buckled in using the attached t-shaped safety straps. Correction Required: High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The staff member was informed that young toddlers always need to be buckled into high chairs. They were buckled in at the time of inspection. In the future, staff will make sure to always buckle the provided T-shaped safety strap. |
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| 2020-06-30 | Renewal | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed that there was a young toddler sleeping in a crib in the infant room who was positioned on one side of a toy shelf. From where the two staff persons in the room were positioned, they could not see the young toddler on the other side of the toy shelf. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) At the time of inspection, the child's crib was moved so you were able to see his face, not only his body. In the future, staff will ensure that one of them are always able to see the face of the sleeping child to ensure proper supervision. |
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| 2020-06-30 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child #1 had an immunization record that lacked an updated influenza vaccination. 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.) The child's father provided a letter of exemption for the flu shot. In the future, staff will make sure that a flu shot or exemption letter is included in immunizations for each child. |
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| 2020-06-30 | Renewal | 3270.183(b) - No information disclosed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: While on the outside play area, it was observed that two staff persons disclosed the names of several of the children they were caring for on the play area to two passersby not affiliated with the childcare who asked the names of the children. Correction Required: A facility person may not disclose information concerning a child or family, except in the course of inspections and investigations by agents of the Department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Staff will not disclose any personal information about any children to any one who is outside of the facility. |
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| 2020-06-30 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 had a previous child abuse clearance dated 6-29-15 and a current child abuse clearance dated 7-20-20, which was obtained after the previous child abuse clearance had already expired. Staff person #2 had an NSOR verification dated 8-5-20, which was obtained after the required time frame as designated by the CPSL. Staff person #3 had a disclosure statement that was not signed by a witness. Staff person #4 lacked the required out of state sex offender clearance and state police clearance. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 4 may not work in a child care position at the facility.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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) We will ensure that all clearances are completed and turned in in a timely manor. we will always make sure we have turned in all proper clearance from out of state. The director will make sure that all forms and disclosure statements are signed at the time of witnessing them. |
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| 2020-06-30 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was an uncovered outlet on the wall in the preschool room. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The uncovered outlet was replaced with a cover. In the future, staff will ensure that receptacle covers are placed back on the outlets after use. |
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| 2020-06-30 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was a container of disinfectant wipes accessible to children in a bin on a low table in the young toddler room. There was a container of hand sanitizer in an unlocked drawer accessible to children in the young toddler room. There was a package of Clorox wipes accessible to children in an unlocked drawer in the Pre-K room. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) All cleaning material were locked up or thrown away during the inspection. In the future, all cleaning material will be locked and made inaccessible to children at all times. |
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| 2020-06-30 | Renewal | 3270.68(b) - No cigarette butts | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There were multiple cigarette butts on the ground in the outdoor play area. Correction Required: Ashes and cigarette or cigar butts are prohibited in a child care space, a play space or a food preparation area. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The cigarette butts have been cleaned from the play space. Staff will ensure that all cigarette butts that were blown onto the playground from surrounding areas are removed from the play space each day. |
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| 2020-06-30 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit in the preschool room lacked sterile gauze pads. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Sterile gauze pads were bought for the first aid kits. Staff will ensure that all first aid kits have the proper materials inside. |
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| 2020-06-30 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A piece of the inoperable baseboard heating unit cover was missing over part of the unit causing sharp metal brackets to protrude into the older toddler classroom space. There was a piece of the covering on the inoperable baseboard heating unit in the older toddler and young toddler classroom that was detached in an area causing sharp metal brackets to be accessible to the 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The baseboard heating cover was reattached and made safe again. In the future, staff will be sure to check to make sure the cover is always in its proper place. We will ask the building maintenance if anything can be done to make the covers safer for the space. |
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| 2020-06-30 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was damaged paint on the blue wall in the infant room on the side of the room where the cribs were positioned. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The wall with the damaged paint was painted over. In the future staff will ensure there is no peeled or damaged paint or plaster. |
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| 2019-06-13 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was a Little Tykes car observed in the outdoor play space for the older children that was cracked/broken/pieces missing by the front wheels, creating rough edges that posed a potential hazard to children in care. 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.) We removed the little tykes car from the play area. We felt it was not able to be repaired. In the future we will ensure that all outside equipment is kept in good repair and free from sharp edges. |
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| 2019-06-13 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was a container of glitter in an unlocked drawer in the 2 year old room, accessible to children who are 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The container of glitter was disposed of immediately. In the future we will ensure that toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch are not accessible to children who still put objects in their mouths. |
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| 2019-06-13 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The agreement for child #1 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The agreement was updated to reflect the child's arrival and departing times. In the future we will ensure that all areas of the emergency contact form are filled out completely. |
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