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- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-06-26 | Technical Assistance | 3290.64(c) - Toxic plants not permitted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.64(c) Description: Toxic plants not permitted Noncompliance Area: Two golden ornamental conifer cypress shrubs were observed on the sides of the steps to the family child care home that will be used by children entering and exiting the facility. The shrubs are considered toxic to humans. Correction Required: Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The two ornamental cypress shrubs located along the steps to the family child care home will be permanently removed by the correction date listed above. The property will be thoroughly inspected to ensure no additional shrubs or vegetation of this type remain in any area accessible to children. All toxic plants will be eliminated from the child care environment to ensure compliance with 55 Pa. Code § 3290.64(c). |
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| 2026-06-26 | Technical Assistance | 3290.74(a) - Requirements | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.74(a) Description: Requirements Noncompliance Area: A sanitary clean out pipe in the front yard was observed to have been broken causing the pipe to be sharp and created a visible hazard. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play area, 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 broken sanitary cleanout pipe located in the front yard has been fully repaired by the correction date listed above. The repair eliminated the sharp edges and corrected the visible hazard, restoring the area to a safe condition in compliance with 55 Pa. Code § 3290.74(a). |
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| 2026-06-03 | Technical Assistance | 3290.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: In the Science Room, a black chair, an ab lounger and a gray playpen were observed to be soiled with dust and debris and in need of cleaning. The playpen was also observed to be standing up on its side which created a tipping hazard. The playpen was also in need of cleaning. In the Reading Room, a pack and play and Infant Jumper were observed to be in need of cleaning. 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.) All equipment and furnishings identified during the inspection were thoroughly cleaned. The playpen was placed in its proper storage position to eliminate the tipping hazard, and the Pack and Play, Infant Jumper, chairs, and other equipment were cleaned and inspected to ensure they were safe and ready for use. |
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| 2026-06-03 | Technical Assistance | 3290.117(c) - Vet's certificate required | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.117(c) Description: Vet's certificate required Noncompliance Area: Operator indicated that a cat tower and a child's play pen observed in the Science Room were intended for their cat. Upon exiting the home, a dog was observed in the back yard. Pet records were not presented at the time of the inspection. Correction Required: A veterinarian's certificate of current rabies immunization is required for a cat or dog at the facility. The certificate shall be on file when the cat or dog is present. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At the present time, no animals will be present during the care and supervision of children in the Family Child Care Home. The child care environment is maintained free of animals during operating hours. If an animal is introduced into the program in the future, all applicable Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) requirements will be met prior to the animal's presence, including maintaining all required documentation and complying with all applicable health and safety requirements. |
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| 2026-06-03 | Technical Assistance | 3290.14(a) - Building codes | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.14(a) Description: Building codes Noncompliance Area: On 5.19.26, the Department was notified by the Sewickley Township Building Inspector that the occupancy permit dated 9.22.25 had been revoked. Correction Required: A certificate of compliance will not be granted by the Department until the legal entity provides a certificate of occupancy as proof of compliance with the applicable requirements in 34 Pa. Code § 403.23 (relating to child day care facilities) and under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A valid Certificate of Occupancy will be obtained from Sewickley Township and submitted to the Department. All requirements identified by the Township and DHS have been addressed, including corrections necessary for occupancy approval. Documentation will be provided immediately upon issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy. |
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| 2026-06-03 | Technical Assistance | 3290.74(a) - Requirements | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.74(a) Description: Requirements Noncompliance Area: The plaster board behind the door in the Play Room was observed to be slightly detached along the baseboard allowing the plaster to move when pushed and created a potential pinch point hazard. The doors to the upstairs child care spaces in the family child care home were in need of cleaning. The window jamb/interior ledges in the home were also observed to have debris and in need of cleaning. In the Science Room, to the left upon entering the room, an area of the wall was observed to be damp from a spray used to kill gnats. The gnats were observed to be stuck to the wall at the time of the inspection, and the area of the wall was slick to the touch with the spray. The latch bore on the door to the Reading Room was observed to be damaged resulting in splintering wood. A filtered water stand in the kitchen was observed to have a broken plastic strip that created sharp edges and a visible hazard. Two exposed screws were observed on the window ledge on the front porch play space. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play area, 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.) All cited hazards were corrected. The detached plaster behind the playroom door was secured, child care doors, window jambs, and ledges were thoroughly cleaned, the damp wall was cleaned and dried, damaged wood around the reading room door latch was repaired, the damaged water stand was repaired, and exposed screws on the front porch window ledge were removed. |
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| 2026-06-03 | Technical Assistance | 3290.75(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.75(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: In addition to the areas of peeling paint cited on 5.12.26, peeling paint was also observed on the front steps and railings leading to the family child care home, on the window ledge on the front porch, and on the ceiling in the kitchen. Damaged plaster was also observed under the window in the Play Room. 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.) All peeling paint and damaged plaster identified during the inspection were repaired. Damaged surfaces were scraped, repaired, sealed, and repainted to eliminate exposed peeling paint and deteriorated plaster. |
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| 2026-02-23 | Initial review | 3290.18 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.18 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked a policy on the prevention of shaken baby and abusive head trauma. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Operator will complete a policy on the prevention of shaken baby and abusive head trauma. |
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| 2026-02-23 | Initial review | 3290.24(e) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.24(e) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location at the facility. Correction Required: The emergency plan shall be posted in the facility at a conspicuous location. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Operator will print out the completed emergency plan and post at the facility. |
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| 2026-02-23 | Initial review | 3290.63 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.63 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: Protective receptacle covers were missing from electrical outlets in the first floor Front and Back (Nap Room) and the upstairs Playroom, Reading Room and Science 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.) Protective receptacle covers will be placed in electrical outlets. |
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| 2026-02-23 | Initial review | 3290.70(d) - Above ground window opening restricted to 6" | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.70(d) Description: Above ground window opening restricted to 6" Noncompliance Area: Windows in the upstairs Playroom, Reading Room, Science Room and Restroom were observed to lack window restrictions, which allowed the windows to open more than 6 inches. Correction Required: Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Operator will install window restrictions to limit the window openings to 6 inches or less. |
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| 2026-02-23 | Initial review | 3290.73(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.73(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit was observed to be missing soap and scissors. 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.) Operator will add soap and scissors to the first aid kit. |
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| 2026-02-23 | Initial review | 3290.74(a) - Requirements | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.74(a) Description: Requirements Noncompliance Area: The bolts on the base of the toilet in the upstairs restroom were observed to be exposed. This created a visible hazard as bolts do need to be covered. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play area, 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.) Operator will purchase covers for the toilet bolts. |
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| 2026-02-23 | Initial review | 3290.75(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.75(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: Peeling paint was observed around the window frame and on the window ledge in the upstairs Reading Room. 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 peeling paint will be repaired. |
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| 2026-02-23 | Initial review | 3290.94(a)(5) - Evacuation routes posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.94(a)(5) Description: Evacuation routes posted Noncompliance Area: Evacuation routes were not posted on each floor of the facility. Correction Required: Evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Operator will print out the evacuation routes already developed and post on each floor. |
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