Description: CREATIVE KIDZ CHILDCARE is a Group Child Care Home in PITTSBURGH PA, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2019-12-27 | Renewal | 3280.17 - Liability Insurance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Based on conversation with the operator, the facility's liability insurance was cancelled because she no longer had children in care. Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I will get new liability insurance, and, in the future, I will keep the insurance current if I have a certificate. |
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| 2019-12-27 | Renewal | 3280.192(3) - Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The last health assessment reviewed in the file for staff person #1, the only staff person employed at the facility, was dated more than 24 months ago. Based on conversation with the operator, she had an exam in 2018, but did not have documentation. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I will get my 2018 exam documented on the state form or will get a new exam. In the future, I will keep a list of dates posted in the child care space to make sure updated paperwork is completed timely. |
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| 2019-12-27 | Renewal | 3280.24(a) - Post the certificate of compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The certificate posted at the facility was from the previous certification year. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I will post the new certificate, and, in the future, I will plan to print the certificate once I receive it and post it. |
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| 2019-12-27 | Renewal | 3280.31(e) - Annual 6 hrs. training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Based on conversation with the staff person #1, the operator, they have not completed 6 hours of child care training in their last full anniversary year, 9/9/18 to 9/9/19. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I will complete 6 hours of training on Better Kid Care. Their 2019 Mandated Reporter and BKC training "Career Preparation in OST" 3/5/20. In the future, I will keep a list of dates posted in the child care space to make sure updated paperwork is completed timely. |
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| 2019-12-27 | Renewal | 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1, the operator, was not able to produce their file at inspection. Based on an offsite review of the file by fax, staff person #1 did not have a copy of their mandated reporter training. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I will take the training again if I don't find the original training certificate. In the future, I will comply with the Child Protective Services Law and I will keep a copy of the training on file at all times. |
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| 2019-12-27 | Renewal | 3280.63 - Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The fencing in the outdoor play space, acting as a barrier to the root cellar doors, stairs and a large grill, was no longer engaged. Correction Required: If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I will put orange fencing back up in the play space or I will place an alternate barrier out there. In the future, I will always have a barrier engaged in the outdoor play space. |
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| 2019-12-27 | Renewal | 3280.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The ceiling in the main room had several small areas of chipped and peeling paint on each side close to the wall, in the middle of the ceiling in front of the half walls and on the back of the ceiling near the bathrooms. 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.) I will have someone come in a remove the chipping and peeling paint. In the future, I will have peeling paint removed as needed. |
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| 2019-12-27 | Renewal | 3280.94(a) - Fire drill every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Based on conversation with the operator, one fire drill was conducted in the last 12 months. There was no fire drill log. Correction Required: A fire drill shall be held at least every 60 days. Staff persons, volunteers and children in attendance shall participate in the fire drill and shall exit the facility, weather permitting. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) There have no children in care since November. In the future, I will post a fire drill due date in the child care space as a visual reminder to conduct drills every 60 days. |
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| 2018-12-18 | Renewal | 3280.111(b) - Posted in area used by parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was no written plan of daily activities posted anywhere at the facility. Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities and routines shall be posted in a traffic area used by parents. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator will post a daily schedule on the parent board. In the future, the daily schedule will remain posted on the parent board. |
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| 2018-12-18 | Renewal | 3280.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At approximately 1:30 pm, staff person #1 answered the front door of the facility. Upon entering the facility, child #1 was observed lying behind a cubby and was not able to be directly supervised by staff person #1, the only staff on site. Based on conversation with staff, they were mopping the floor in the back half of the room and could not see the child from there. 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.) The operator will rearrange the furniture so that the space is open, and place the gate back between the front and back of the room. In the future, staff will always be in the same group space as the children and children will be supervised at all times. |
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| 2018-12-18 | Renewal | 3280.123(a) - Signed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #5 did not include an agreement form. The agreement form in the file for child #7 was not signed by the operator. Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The file for child $5 will be updated with a complete agreement form. The agreement form in the file for child #7 will be signed by the operator. In the future, all child files will include an agreement form signed by the operator. Child #5 no longer attends the facility. |
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| 2018-12-18 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The agreement in the file for child # 1 and #7 did not include the child's date of 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.) The operator will update the file with the date of the child's admission. In the future, the operator will use a checklist in every child's file to make sure that all required items are in the file. Child #1 no longer attends the facility. |
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| 2018-12-18 | Renewal | 3280.124(a)/3280.124(c) - Each child emergency contact person/Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was no emergency contact information for child #7 on site at the facility. Correction Required: Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information shall reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.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 operator will update the file with the missing information. In the future, the operator will use a checklist in all child files to better track required forms. |
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| 2018-12-18 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information in the file for child #1 did not include the address and phone number for the child's physician. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator will update the file with the missing information. In the future, the operator will use a checklist in all child files to better track required forms. Child 31 no longer attends the facility. |
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| 2018-12-18 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information in the file for child #5 did not include the work address for the child's mother. The emergency contact information in the file for child #1 did not include the work information for the child's mother. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator will update the file with the missing information. In the future, the operator will use a checklist in all child files to better track required forms. Child #1 and #5 no longer attend the facility. |
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