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Darea Mahdis Tiny Tots

Pittsburgh, PA · Allegheny County
PENNSYLVANIA AVE, Pittsburgh, PA 15233
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Quick Facts

Capacity
6 children
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (412) 322-7489
PENNSYLVANIA AVE
Pittsburgh, PA 15233
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Licensed Family Child Care Home
Active License
License Number
CER-00178040
Expired
Jul 20, 2022
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 5

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About the Provider

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DAREA MAHDIS TINY TOTS is a Family Child Care Home in PITTSBURGH PA, with a maximum capacity of 6 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday
  • Tuesday
  • Wednesday
  • Thursday
  • Friday
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2019-10-23 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3290.18 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On the date of the inspection, provider did not demonstrate that the smoke detectors were operable because they were out of reach and the individual didn't feel it was safe to do so.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The certification representative will return after 5 pm, when the operator's husband is home from work. He is tall and can sound the alarms, demonstrating that they are all operable.
2019-04-24 Renewal 3290.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The agreement in the file for child #2 did not specify the child's date of admission.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The date was immediately added to the form. In the future, I will document their start date on the form when they enroll.
2019-04-24 Renewal 3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The last two updates in writing by a parent on the emergency contact form and the agreement form in the file for child #3 were more than 6 months apart.

Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the informationA 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.)
The file now includes current updates on both forms. In the future, I will continue to ask parents to update the forms every 6 months or sooner.
2019-04-24 Renewal 3290.131(a) - Within 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #4, enrolled more than 60 days, included a list of vaccinations, but not an exam.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will get a current exam from the parent. In the future, I will make sure that physicals include both an exam and vaccinations.
2019-04-24 Renewal 3290.131(e)(2)(i) - Religious belief/strong personal objection Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 and #2, both older than 6 months, did not include evidence of a flu vaccination.

Correction Required: Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will have the parents of both children document in writing that they are opposed to the flu vaccine. In the future, if parents are opposed to the flu shot, I will have them document that in writing.
2019-04-24 Renewal 3290.166(1) - Written statement Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2, a 7 month-old, did not include a feeding schedule from the parents.

Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will obtain a feeding schedule from the parent. In the future, I will make sure I get feeding schedules when infants enroll.
2019-04-24 Renewal 3290.69 - Heat Source Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Children were observed eating in the kitchen with no barrier to the stove.

Correction Required: Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110 F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will purchase a stove guard to keep the burners inaccessible. In the future, I will make sure the guard stays in place to keep the burners inaccessible.
2019-03-08 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3290.18 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There were several packs of razors observed under the sink and in a low drawer in the facility's upstairs bathroom, making them accessible to children in care.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator removed the razors. In the future, razors will be locked up or kept in an area out of reach of the children.
2019-03-08 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3290.64(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The following toxics were observed in drawers, in the medicine cabinet and under the sink in the facility's upstairs bathroom: Immodium, Edge shaving gel, acne medication, Glade wax air freshener and spray, Benadryl, Lysol wipes, Lysol toilet bowl cleaner, Comet, Windex, Off Skintastic and cold medicine. The following toxics were observed in the medicine cabinet and on a shelf in the facility's downstairs bathroom: Glade and Air Wick wax air fresheners, Chlorox wipes, Speed Stick deodorant, Dove baby lotion, hydrogen peroxide, itch relief cream, Aspercreme and 2 Old Spice deodorants. Two tubs of Chlorox wipes were observed in the upstairs hallway closet. All items were accessible to children and included instructions to keep out of the reach of children.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator removed all of the toxics from the bathrooms. In the future, toxics will be locked up or kept in an area that is inaccessible to children.
2019-03-08 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3290.69 - Heat Source Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The gate between the living room and kitchen was down, making the kitchen stove accessible to the children in care at the time of the inspection.

Correction Required: Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110 F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The gate was put back in place. In the future, the operator will keep the gate up at all times that children are in care.
2018-04-13 Renewal 3290.105(b) - No bed linens alone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #2 was observed sleeping on a blanket on the floor.

Correction Required: Bed linens may not be used alone as age-appropriate rest equipment.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I have purchased yoga mats to use as rest equipment. In the future, bed linens will not be used as rest equipment.
2018-04-13 Renewal 3290.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information in the file for child #4 did not include any work information for the child's mother and father.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will have the parents update the form with the missing information. In the future, the operator will continue to ask parents to fill out all forms completely.
2018-04-13 Renewal 3290.124(b)(4) - Written consent Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information in the file for child #4 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care or administration of minor first aid techniques prior to admission.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will have the parents update the form with the missing information. In the future, the operator will continue to ask parents to fill out all forms completely.
2018-04-13 Renewal 3290.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information in the file for child #8 did not include the policy number for the child's health insurance.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will have the parents update the form with the missing information. In the future, the operator will continue to ask parents to fill out all forms completely.
2018-04-13 Renewal 3290.131(e)/3290.131(e)(2)(i) - Immunization record/Religious belief/strong personal objection Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The health report in the file for child #1, enrolled since 2016, did not include evidence of immunizations. Based on conversation with the operator, the parents do not believe in immunizing their child, however, there was not a statement of strong personal objection or religious belief from the parents in the child's file.

Correction Required: The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP. Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I have obtained the statement from the child's mother. In the future, I'll obtain a statement from parents if a child is not immunized.

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