Description: TWO HANDS ARE BETTER THAN ONE LEARNING is a Child Care Center in PITTSBURGH PA, with a maximum capacity of 30 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2020-01-30 | Renewal | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At approximately 3:50 pm in the main room, staff person #7 was observed grabbing an older toddler by the arm, when the child wouldn't sit still, and yanking them back to where they instructed the child to sit on the floor. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The child has been very difficult to re-direct and since the child's mother will not cooperate with the operator, the child will be dismissed from the program. In the future, I will conduct extensive interviews to assess a child's needs in order to determine if we can meet them. Staff will never put their hands on children. |
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| 2020-01-30 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3, enrolled more than 6 months. did not include a child service report. Correction Required: 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 in 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child has disenrolled from the program. In the future, I will review the files every other months to see what's needed and have staff assist with reviewing files every other month. |
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| 2020-01-30 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information in the file for child #3 did not include the home phone number for the child's father. 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.) Child #3 no longer attends. In the future, I will review the files every other months to see what's needed and have staff assist with reviewing files every other month. |
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| 2020-01-30 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information in the file for child #3 and #5 did not include written consent by a parent for emergency medical care. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I will update the form with the missing information for child #1. Child #3 no longer attends. In the future, I will review the files every other months to see what's needed and have staff assist with reviewing files every other month. |
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| 2020-01-30 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information in the file for child #3 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #3 no longer attends. In the future, I will review the files every other months to see what's needed and have staff assist with reviewing files every other month. |
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| 2020-01-30 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information in the file for child #1 did not include the address for the release persons. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I will update the form with the missing information. Child #1 no longer attends. In the future, I will review the files every other months to see what's needed and have staff assist with reviewing files every other month. |
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| 2020-01-30 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The last updates in writing by a parent on the emergency contact information and agreement form for child #1 and #5 were 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 information. A 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I will update the form with the missing information. Child #1 no longer attends. In the future, I will review the files every other months to see what's needed and have staff assist with reviewing files every other month. |
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| 2020-01-30 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Within 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #4, enrolled more than 60 days, did not include evidence of a health report or a report of vaccinations. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I will update the file with a current physical and vaccinations.. In the future, I will review the files every other months to see what's needed and have staff assist with reviewing files every other month. |
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| 2020-01-30 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The last health report and list of vaccinations in the file for child #1, a young toddler, was dated more than 6 months ago. 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 |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I will update the file with an updated physical and vaccinations. Child #1 no longer attends. In the future, I will review the files every other months to see what's needed and have staff assist with reviewing files every other month. |
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| 2020-01-30 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The last health report and list of vaccinations in the file for child #3, a preschooler, were dated more than 12 months ago. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #3 no longer attends. In the future, I will review the files every other months to see what's needed and have staff assist with reviewing files every other month. |
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| 2020-01-30 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3 and #5 did not include a list of the child's most recent vaccinations. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The files will be updated with current vaccinations or a statement from parents will be obtained. Child #3 no longer attends. In the future, I will review the files every other months to see what's needed and have staff assist with reviewing files every other month. |
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| 2020-01-30 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(2)(i) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The last flu vaccination in the file for child #2 was dated more than 12 months ago. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I will have mom write a statement of exemption. In the future, I will update the form with the missing information. In the future, I will review the files every other months to see what's needed and have staff assist with reviewing files every other month. and will ask parents a written statement saying they don't get one or all vaccinations. |
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| 2020-01-30 | Renewal | 3270.133(4) - Locked | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the main room, there was a tube of insulin on the door of the refrigerator, making it accessible to the children in care. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The medication was discarded. In the future, all staff medications will be stored in a lock box or out of the reach of children. |
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| 2020-01-30 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(5) - Physician/CRNP assessment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The health assessment in the file for staff person #1 did not include physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff person will get a physician's or CRNP's assessment of their suitability to provide child care. Staff person #1 is no longer employed. In the future, I will review the files every other months to see what's needed and have staff assist with reviewing files every other month. |
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| 2020-01-30 | Renewal | 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information in the file for child #1 and #3 did not include written consent by a parent for emergency medical care. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I will update the form with the missing information. Child #1 and #3 no longer attend. In the future, I will review the files every other months to see what's needed and have staff assist with reviewing files every other month. |
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