Elizabeth Seton Center-childrens Program - Pittsburgh PA Child Care Center

1900 PIONEER AVE , PITTSBURGH PA 15226
(412) 561-8400

About the Provider

Description: The Seton Center School-Age Program provides both before

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00185548
  • Capacity: 191
  • State Rating: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Schools Served: Pittsburgh
  • 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

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-10-26 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Needs Verification

Noncompliance Area: A sharp piece of plastic trim was observed on a play kitchen set in room 14.

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 piece was covered with tape and made inaccessible. Going forward we will be more diligent about checking the toys and equipment. We will utilize the health and safety checklist.
2020-10-26 Renewal 3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) - Written plan/Posted in group space Needs Verification

Noncompliance Area: Rooms 13, 14, and 15 lacked posted schedules that reflected the new full day schedules for the school age children currently attending.

Correction Required: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Schedules were made to reflect each schools schedule for the day. Going forward, if our schedule changes in any room or department we will make sure to update our classroom schedules.
2020-10-26 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Needs Verification

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #4 contained emergency contact information which did not include the address of 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency contact form for child #4 was updated.Going forward we will double check to make sure all information is included when they forms are turned in.
2020-10-26 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Needs Verification

Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1, #2, #3, and #4 contained emergency contact information which did not include health insurance policy numbers.

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.)
All four forms were updated with the children's health insurance policy numbers. Going forward we will double check to make sure all information is included when they forms are turned in.
2020-10-26 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Needs Verification

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #4 contained emergency contact information which did not include the addresses on the individuals to 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.)
Child #4s emergency contact form was updated to include the addresses. Going forward we will double check to make sure all information is included when they forms are turned in.
2020-10-26 Renewal 3270.133(3) - Name on bottle Needs Verification

Noncompliance Area: Triamcinolone observed in room 9 and intended for child #8 was not labeled with the child's name.

Correction Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Medication was labeled with the child's name. Going forward we will make sure all medication is correctly labeled.
2020-10-26 Renewal 3270.133(5) - Original label Needs Verification

Noncompliance Area: The following expired medications were observed in room 5; a Ventolin inhaler (exp 8/2020) intended for child #5, an Auvi Q injector (exp 8/2020) and benadryl (exp 3/2020) intended for child #6, and an Auvi Q injector (exp 8/2020) intended for child #7.

Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All expired medications were sent home. Going forward staff will check expiration dates monthly when they check first aid kits.
2020-10-26 Renewal 3270.133(6) - Written consent Needs Verification

Noncompliance Area: Benadryl which lacked written parental consent for administration was observed in room 5. The medication was intended for child #7.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The benadryl was sent home because it was expired. If a new one is sent in we will have the parent fill out a medicine log and consent for it.
2020-10-26 Renewal 3270.133(7)(iv)/3270.133(7)(v) - Amount to administer/Date of administration Needs Verification

Noncompliance Area: The medication log for liquid hydroyzine , intended for child #8, included administration details for a separate medication, triamcinolone. The log was observed in room 9.

Correction Required: A medication log shall include the amount of medication administered. A medication log shall include the date of administration.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
New medication logs were filed out and signed by parent. Going forward we will make sure the medicine matches the medicine name on the log. A separate log will be filled out for each type of medicine.
2020-10-26 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Needs Verification

Noncompliance Area: The files for staff #3,#5, #6, #9, #13, #15, #19, #20, and #21 contained health assessments which were not updated within 24 months as required. The most recent health assessments on file for staff #3, #5, #6, #9 are now current. The files for staff #7, #16, #24, and #25 contained initial health assessments conducted after their first day in child care positions. Staff #13, #15, #19, #20, and #21 did not have current health assessments on file at the time of the inspection.

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.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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff 13 and 21 have turned in physicals. Staff 19 is no longer employed at the facility. Staff 20 and 15 are in the process of getting physicals. Going forward our new staff form will make sure staff have physicals handed in before starting at Seton Center. SA chart is being made to ensure staff update their physicals every 2 years.
2020-10-26 Renewal 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test Needs Verification

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #4 contained results from a TB screening which were more than 12 months old at the time of initial employment. The file for staff #24 did not contain the results of a TB screening.

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.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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff 24 went for her TB screening and received her results Staff 4 is in the process of getting her TB screening. Going forward, we will ensure staff have a TB screening at initial hire and if they leave and return we know they need a new TB screening. .
2020-10-26 Renewal 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) - Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment Needs Verification

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #3 contained a health assessment which did not include the results of an examination for communicable diseases or the physician's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #3 has an appointment scheduled to bring in the correct form. Going forward we will make sure we have the correct form and that employees understand we need a specific form. We also now know that if an employee leaves the center and is rehired later, they need a new TB test.
2020-10-26 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Needs Verification

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #10 contained only 1 reference. The file for staff #24 did not contain any references.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #10 had another reference but in was not in her file. Staff #25 was able to get references from nonfamily members. Going forward we will use our new staff checklist form to ensure references are in the files.
2020-10-26 Renewal 3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility Needs Verification

Noncompliance Area: The files for staff #4, #7, and #17 did not contain documentation of receiving emergency plan training at the time of initial employment. Staff #4 was hired on 1/23/20 and first received the training on 9/16/20. Staff #7 was hired on 1/14/20 and first received the training on 9/16/20. Staff #17 was hired on 224/20 and first received the training on 9/23/20.

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. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Proof of training is now on file. We met with the three staff members and reviewed the emergency plan training. Going forward we will use our new hire chart to make sure all employees have their training at the time of employment.
2020-10-26 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility Needs Verification

Noncompliance Area: Based on documentation at the facility the following staff members did not update mandated reporter training within 60 months as required; staff #1 (previous 9/21/15, updated 10/9/20), staff #2 (previous 3/19/15, updated 6/12/20), staff #8 (previous 5/22/15, updated 5/29/20), staff #9 (previous 10/7/15, has not yet updated), staff #11 (previous 4/7/15, updated 7/15/20), staff #14 (previous 5/15/15, updated 5/27/20), staff #20 (previous 5/11/15, updated 7/7/20), staff #21 (previous 5/22/15, updated 6/25/20), and staff #22 (previous 5/7/15, updated 5/28/20). Based on documentation at the facility, staff #7 and #18 did not complete mandated reporter training with in 90 days of hire as required. Staff #7 was hired 1/14/20 and completed the training on 8/16/20. Staff #18 was hired 12/20/19 and completed the training on 8/16/20.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #9 completed mandated reporter training on 10/27/20. All other staff have current certificates on file. We will use the new hire chart throughout a new employees first year to ensure they complete their mandated reporter training within 90 days. We are also creating a spreadsheet which includes the dates of every current staff members mandated reporter training. The spread sheet will be checked monthly to ensure every staff member updates their training every 5 years.

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