Erica R Winstead Family Child Care - Pittsburgh PA Family Child Care Home

MOUNT VERNON ST , PITTSBURGH PA 15208
(412) 295-5746

About the Provider

Description: ERICA R WINSTEAD FAMILY CHILD CARE 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.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00184108
  • Capacity: 6
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Schools Served: Pittsburgh - Pick-Up service to/from school
  • 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
2020-06-23 Renewal 3290.151(a)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The last two health assessments in the file for staff person #1 were dated more than 24 months apart.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The file now includes a current health assessment. In the future, staff will complete a new health assessment before the old one expires.
2020-06-23 Renewal 3290.24(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The last emergency plan training in the file for staff person #2 and #3 was more than 12 months ago.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Both files now include current emergency plan trainings. In the future, I'll make sure that staff have updated signed emergency plan trainings approximately every six months.
2020-06-23 Renewal 3290.24(f) - Copy to county EMA Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Based on conversation with the operator, the emergency relocation site was recently changed and a copy of the updated plan was not yet sent to the County Emergency Management Agency.

Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the county emergency management agency.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will send a copy of the plan to the Emergency Management Agency in Moon and in the future, if there is a significant change in the plan, I will immediately send an updated copy to the agency.
2020-06-23 Renewal 3290.32(a)/3290.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/Required training Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The last two Mandated Reporter training in the file for staff person #1, the operator, were dated more than 60 months apart. The Mandated Reporter training in the file for staff person #3, was dated beyond their first 90 days of employment.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include records of training required by the Department.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Both files now include current Mandated Reporter training. In the future, staff will complete an updated mandated reporter training before the old one expires.
2020-06-23 Renewal 3290.64(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The following items were observed as accessible to children in care, which included school-age children, and included instructions to keep out of the reach of children: A small space air freshener on the entrance-way cubby, Member's Mark Premium wipes on the floor in the living room and mounted hand sanitizers on the wall at the entrance, between the hall and living room, between the living room and dining room and between the dining room and kitchen.

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.)
All items were moved all of the reach of children. The mounted sanitizer units will be covered until they can be removed. In the future, all items that are labeled to keep out of the reach of children will be kept inaccessible based on the tallest child.
2019-06-04 Renewal 3290.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The following items, less than an inch in diameter, were observed in the middle room and accessible to toddlers in care.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The small objects were immediately removed, and in the future, I will do periodic checks to make sure small items are not in areas reachable to children putting things in their mouth.
2019-06-04 Renewal 3290.123(a)(3) - Services provided Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #10 did not include evidence of a child service report in the last 6 months.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. the operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information at 3290.124(e).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will complete a report for child #10 and in the future, I'll complete them every 6 months, during the same 2 months.
2019-06-04 Renewal 3290.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form in the file for child #10 did not include a phone number for two of the individuals to whom 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.)
I'll have mom update the form with the information. In the future, I will review the forms with parents when submitted to make sure they're completed in full.
2019-06-04 Renewal 3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The last update in writing by a parent on the emergency contact information and the agreement form in the file for child #10 was dated more than 6 months ago.

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.)
I will take the forms to the child's house to have mom updates and sign. In the future, I will have parents update the forms and sign them before 6 months.
2019-06-04 Renewal 3290.131(b)(1) - Updated infant health report: every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The last two health reports in the file for child #1, who just turned two year-old, were dated 12 months apart.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The file now includes a current health report. In the future, I will obtain new health reports for one year olds every 6 months.
2019-06-04 Renewal 3290.131(e)(2)(i) - Religious belief/strong personal objection Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #10 did not include evidence of a flu shot or a written statement of exemption from immunization from a parent or religious belief or strong personal objection

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 mom provide statement of exemption. In the future, if a child does not have a vaccination, I will obtain a written statement from parent.
2019-06-04 Renewal 3290.173(a) - Age appropriate restraints Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 8:49 am, staff person #1, the operator, transported 8 children in their personal vehicle, a combined group of 4 preschoolers, 3 young school-ager and 1 older school-ager. There were no car seats or booster seats in the vehicle for the 6 children under 7 years of age. The 11 year-old sat in the single front passenger seat, 4 children sat in the middle row, which only seats 3 people, and 3 children sat in the back row, which only seats 2 people. Two sets of children were sharing seat belts.

Correction Required: A child 7 years of age or younger shall be transported in accordance with the requirements for parents and guardians as stated in 75 Pa.C.S. 4581 (relating to restraint systems).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I started making two separate trips and put the 2 car seats and booster seats in the car. I will no longer be transporting the neighbor's children. In the fall, I will only transporting children to 2 schools. In the future, I'll make multiple trips, if needed, and will always use proper restraints.
2019-06-04 Renewal 3290.176 - Transportation First Aid Kit Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 8:49 am, staff person #1, the operator, transported 8 children in their personal vehicle, a combined group of 4 preschoolers, 3 young school-ager and 1 older school-ager. There was not a first aid kit in the vehicle.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit, including the contents as specified in 3290.73 (relating to first-aid kit) shall be in the vehicle when children are being transported.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I placed an excursion bag in my truck containing a first aid kit. In the future, I will keep a first aid kit in my truck.
2019-06-04 Renewal 3290.64(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: 2nd citation: On 6/21, the following toxics, all including instructions to keep out of the reach of children, were observed in the facility and were accessible to children: In the middle room, there was a travel size tube of Colgate toothpaste in a book bag in a chest of toys, 3 cans of adhesive spray, a small tube of super glue and a tube of green acrylic paint was in a low drawer in the arts and crafts cart, and a tube of Desonide, a bottle of baby oil and a packaged bath bomb was sitting on a table behind the television. TA--3 wax air fresheners On 6/4, the following toxics, all including instructions to keep out of the reach of children, were observed in the facility and were accessible to children, In an unlocked cabinet under the bathroom sink, there was Mister Plumber drain opener, Lysol toilet bowl cleaner, Comet cleanser, Crest mouthwash, Scrubbing Bubbles toilet bowl tablets and several other toxics. In an unlocked cabinet at the end of the second floor hallway, there were several toxics, including 2 containers of Chlorox wipes and Soft Scrub cleanser. There was an unlabeled bottle containing a pink solution on the bathroom sink. Previously cited on 4/9/19.

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.)
In the bathroom, I will make sure the lock is always closed on the cabinet and toxics will be stored inside. In the hallway, I placed a lock on the cabinet in which the toxics will be stored. I placed a lock on my bedroom door and a gate and curtain on the 2nd bedroom, to make those toxics inaccessible. In the future, I'll make sure all toxics are inaccessible, all locks are closed and bedrooms are locked/gated.
2019-06-04 Renewal 3290.64(d) - Arts and crafts non-toxic Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There was a tube of green acrylic paint in a drawer in the arts and crafts cart in the middle room which was not non-toxic,, which included instructions to keep out of the reach of children.

Correction Required: Arts and crafts materials shall be nontoxic.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The acrylic paint was removed and in the future, no toxic materials will be used for art and craft projects.

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