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Kelsey Jorden

Pittsburgh, PA · Allegheny County
Tadmar Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15237
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Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
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Tadmar Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
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Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00254663
License Issued
Jun 30, 2026
Active Through
Jun 30, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 5

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About the Provider

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Kelsey Jorden is a Family Child Care in Pittsburgh PA. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-03-17 Renewal 3290.106 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.106

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: The refrigerator at the facility lacked a thermometer.

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I ordered a stand-alone thermometer for the refrigerator and placed it inside.
2026-03-17 Renewal 3290.123(a)(3) - Services provided Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.123(a)(3)

Description: Services provided

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1, #2, and #3 lacked a child service form that provides information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided.

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 child service reports for the three children enrolled.
2026-03-17 Renewal 3290.131(a)/3290.131(e) - Within 60 days/Immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.131(a)/3290.131(e)

Description: Within 60 days/Immunization record

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #2 contained a Health Report and Immunization Record at the time of inspection, it was observed they did not have a Health Report and Immunization Record within 60 days of enrollment. The file for Child #3 lacked an initial health report.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will obtain the necessary health report(s) before the child(ren) return to care.
2026-03-17 Renewal 3290.131(d)(5)/3290.131(e)(1) - Immunization record/Parent written verification from Doctor. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.131(d)(5)/3290.131(e)(1)

Description: Immunization record/Parent written verification from Doctor.

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #3 lacked a health report and review of the child's immunized status. The file for Child #2, enrolled for more that 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of a 3rd dose of the Hep B vaccination, 3rd dose of the HIB vaccination, 3rd and 4th Pneumococcal vaccination, 1st dose of MMR, and 1st dose of Varicella as required based on the child's age as per the ACIP recommended schedule.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in childcare group settings). Child #2 and #3 must be dismissed from care by close of business 3/26/26 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will obtain the children's health reports and immunization records in accordance with the ACIP schedule. If no immunization records is available, an exemption letter will be kept on file.
2026-03-17 Renewal 3290.24(d) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(d)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The last documented Emergency Drill was conducted in an interval greater than 12 months. (10/24-11/25)

Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Maintain emergency drills performed in intervals no greater than 12 months.
2026-03-17 Renewal 3290.64(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.64(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible - in original container

Noncompliance Area: Dry erase cleaner, labeled keep out of reach of children, was observed on a shelf that was accessible to the children in care.

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.)
The dry erase cleaner was immediately moved out of reach of children.
2025-03-13 Renewal 3290.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: Observed small rubber cars and buses, both less than an inch in diameter, on the floor of the Family Room. Observed empty plastic bags on the floor in the Kitchen Area. These items were accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

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.)
Small toys were placed out of reach of young toddlers. Plastic bags have been relocated to the top of the refrigerator.
2025-03-13 Renewal 3290.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.123(a)(4)

Description: Arrival/departure times

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 contained an Agreement which did not specify the child's arrival or departure times.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The child's usual arrival and departure times were added to the file.
2025-03-13 Renewal 3290.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: The Agreement for Child #1 lacked the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Designated persons were copied from the emergency contact form and the child pick-up authorization form to the agreement.
2025-03-13 Renewal 3290.123(a)(6)/3290.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.123(a)(6)/3290.182(2)

Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

Noncompliance Area: The Agreement for Child #1 lacked the date of the child's admission.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record must contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The child's date of admission was added to the agreement.
2025-03-13 Renewal 3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(e)/3290.181(c)

Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 contained an Emergency Contact Form that had not been updated within the last 6 months.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
At drop-off, I will have the parent update and sign the emergency contact form for child #1.
2025-03-13 Renewal 3290.151(a)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.151(a)(2)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 lacked a Health Assessment completed within the previous 24 months.

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.)
I have scheduled a physical health assessment for April 4, 2025.
2025-03-13 Renewal 3290.18 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.18

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 has completed the health and safety course titled (Health and Safety Basics: Requirements for Certification) but has not completed the required health and safety update course titled Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 (1 hour) training.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Staff person #1 must complete (PA Required Health and Safety for Family Child Care Parts 1 and 2).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
An updated/more recent Health & Safety course has been completed in its place.
2025-03-13 Renewal 3290.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 contained a Financial Agreement Form that had not been updated within the last 6 months.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
At drop-off, I will have the parent update and sign the financial agreement form.
2025-03-13 Renewal 3290.64(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.64(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible - in original container

Noncompliance Area: In the Family Room there was an Airwick Plug-in Scented oil that was accessible to the children in care. In the Outside PlaySpace next to the back door there was an open bag of Rock Salt that was accessible to the children in care.

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.)
The scented plug-in was moved to a higher location out of reach of children. The rock salt was moved into the garage, also out of reach of children.

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