Jlc Day Care - Pittsburgh PA Child Care Center

2018 S BRADDOCK AVE , PITTSBURGH PA 15218
(412) 271-2820

About the Provider

Description: JLC DAY CARE is a Child Care Center in PITTSBURGH PA, with a maximum capacity of 110 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00182111
  • Capacity: 110
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • 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
2020-08-11 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In the Gym a small sized soccer ball was observed to have pieces of the vinyl torn off causing the ball to not be in good repair.

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.)
All athletic balls were replaced with new ones. All balls are to be inspected before and after each use when ball becomes warn it will be discarded.
2020-08-11 Renewal 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The Gym, which is measured child care space, lacked a posting of the daily activities.

Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Written plan of daily activities has been posted in the gym group space. In the future the daily activities will be posted on the wall.
2020-08-11 Renewal 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 10:10am Staff person #1, who was assigned responsibility for supervising six children in the Preschool Room, left the Preschool Room to answer the door to let the certification representative into the building thus causing her to not be physically present with the children in her group on the facility premises.

Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 returned to the room and resumed responsibility of her group. In the future the staff person will take their group with them to answer the door so they can continue to supervise their group of children at all times.
2020-08-11 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #3, who has an enrollment date of 3/11/19, lacked a child service report on file. The child file for Child #4, who has an enrollment date of 7/22/19, lacked a child service report on file. The child file for Child #5, who has an enrollment date of 7/1/19, lacked a child service report on file.

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).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All children enrolled in the daycare of updated child service reports on file. These reports include the services provided to the family and child including the Dept. approved forms to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development context of service being provided and other info. In the future the service reports on the children will be checked and documented every 6 months.
2020-08-11 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3 contained a financial agreement form that lacked the date of the child's admission.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All children in the facility have updated and signed financial agreement forms which include the date of child's admission. In the future the children's admission dates will be checked before the child starts.
2020-08-11 Renewal 3270.123(b) - Parent receives original Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #1 and Child #2 contained the original financial agreement.

Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All parents of children enrolled in the facility have received a copy of the signed financial agreement of their child.
2020-08-11 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #1 and Child #2 contained an emergency contact information form that lacked the health insurance name and policy number. The child file for Child #5 contained an emergency contact information form that lacked the health insurance policy number.

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 children's emergency contact information has been updated to include the health insurance coverage and policy number. In the future the emergency contact forms will have health insurance and policy documented and checked before starting care.
2020-08-11 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact information form that lacked the address and phone number for one of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. The child file for Child #3 contained an emergency contact information form that lacked the address and phone number for four of the individuals designated by the parent 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.)
All children's emergency contact information has been updated to include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. In the future the emergency contact form will have the address/phone number to whom the child may be released to checked and documented before starting at the facility.
2020-08-11 Renewal 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The Gym, which is measured child care space, lacked a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care

Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care along with staffing provisions in an event of emergency are displayed in every space and will be with any staff person who leaves the facility with children an excursion. In the future the transporting written plan will be posted on the wall.
2020-08-11 Renewal 3270.131(a) - Within 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #1 and Child #2, who has an enrollment date of 10/15/19, lacked an initial health report within 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility; the initial health report on file for Child #1 and Child #2 is dated 8/5/20. The child file for Child #4, who has an enrollment date of 7/22/19, lacked an initial health report within 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility; the initial health report on file for Child #4 is dated 8/5/20.

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.)
All parents of enrolled children's have provided an initial health report. In the future the child initial health reports will be given within 45 days following childs first day of attendance of the facility.
2020-08-11 Renewal 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #2, who is an older toddler, contained a copy of their immunization status which lacked an annual influenza vaccination as recommended by the ACIP; the child was last vaccinated for influenza on 3/23/19. The child file for Child #4, who is a preschool aged child, contained a copy of their immunization status which lacked an annual influenza vaccination as recommended by the ACIP; the child was last vaccinated for influenza on 1/23/17. The child file for Child #5, who is a preschool aged child, contained a copy of their immunization status which lacked an annual influenza vaccination as recommended by the ACIP; the child was last vaccinated for influenza on 12/7/18.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All parents have provided a statement of exemption to immunization law as they decline the influenza vaccine. In the future the childs immunization status of vaccination will be documented unless a parent fills out a form of the strong beliefs of not receiving a particular vaccination.
2020-08-11 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #1 contained a current health assessment dated 1/31/20 which was not updated within 24 months of the previously dated 10/2/17 health assessment on file. The staff file for Staff person #3 contained a current health assessment dated 9/11/18 which was not updated within 24 months of the previously dated 8/19/16 health assessment on file.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff have current health assessments to be renewed every 24 months. In the future staff health assessments will be required every 23 months after their hired date to stay in compliance.
2020-08-11 Renewal 3270.181(c)/3270.181(d) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Dated signature affixed Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #3 contained a financial agreement and emergency contact information form that were not reviewed and updated by the parent at least once in a 6-month period; the financial agreement and emergency contact information form were last reviewed on 3/11/19. The child file for Child #4 contained a financial agreement and emergency contact information form that were not reviewed and updated by the parent at least once in a 6-month period; the financial agreement and emergency contact information form were last reviewed on 7/22/19. The child file for Child #5 contained a financial agreement and emergency contact information form that were not reviewed and updated by the parent at least once in a 6-month period; the financial agreement and emergency contact information form were last reviewed on 7/1/19.

Correction Required: 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. Following review, a parent shall attest to the accuracy of information in the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at each review by affixing a dated signature to the record.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All parents have reviewed and updated their emergency contact information and financial agreement. This will be updated every 6 months with parent verify all information is accurate.
2020-08-11 Renewal 3270.21 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked a written health and safety plan that aligns with the CDC guidance to minimize the risk of COVID-19. In the Toddler Room two toaster ovens, located on top of a child's changing table, were observed to be stacked on top of each other with a metal serving tray in between them and the power cord to one of the toaster ovens was hanging down over the changing table allowing it to be in reach of toddlers causing a potential tipping hazard.

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.)
Facility has a written that aligns with the CDC guidelines to minimize the risk of COVID-19. The toaster ovens in the toddler room found stacked were removed and discarded eliminating any harm or hazards to occupants in the room. In the future the health and safety plan with CDC guidance will be on parent board. In the toddler room in the future the toaster will be out of reach to avoid potential hazard.
2020-08-11 Renewal 3270.25(a) - Post the certificate of compliance Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The facility's certificate of compliance posted in the directors office was observed to not be current; the certificate of compliance posted expired 11/26/19.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance and a copy of the applicable regulations under which the facility is certified shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional day care office posted at the same location.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Outdated facility certificate was discarded and replaced with current certificate of compliance posted in the main hall bulletin board with an expiration date of 11/26/2020 along with the application regulations in which the facility is certified, along with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional daycare office. To prevent this from happening again staff will all certificates monthly to ensure they are current. In the future the certificate of compliance will be checked and posted after annual inspection.

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