Kindercare Learning Center/penn Hills - Penn Hills Township PA Child Care Center

201 TWIN OAK DR , Penn Hills Township PA 15235
(412) 795-8004

About the Provider

Description: Welcome to East Pittsburgh KinderCare!! We are located on the border of Penn Hills and Plum Borough just off of Saltsburg Road.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00178600
  • Capacity: 138
  • Age Range: 6 Weeks - 12 Years
  • State Rating: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Type of Care: Infant Programs, Toddler Programs, Discovery Preschool Programs, Preschool Programs, Prekindergarten Programs, Before and After School Programs, Summer Programs
  • 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
2020-06-24 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On the outside toddler play area, there were three basketball sets which were not secured creating a potential toppling hazard for children.

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.)
Basketball hoops were removed child accessable areas until sand can be placed in the bottom to avoid potential tipping. Moveing forward, all playground materials will be assessed and removed if hazards are created.
2020-06-24 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The seam was torn on the jumper/climber in the Infant Play Area. This exposed the inner foam, which creates a potential choking hazard for 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.)
Climber was immediatly removed and discarded. Moving forward all playground materials will be monitored for wear and discarded if needed
2020-06-24 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 had an emergency contact form that lacked the name of the health insurance and the policy number for the child.

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.)
Health insurance information was completed - Moving forward, all children's files will be monitored to ensure accuracy and completion upon reciept of updates.
2020-06-24 Renewal 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2, a 2 year old, had an immunization record that lacked verification of the Influenza vaccination being administered within the last year in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

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.)
Child's files was updated. Children's files will be monitored closely to ensure vaccination records are kep current to meet AAP guidelines.
2020-06-24 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 and staff person #7 had a health assessment that exceeded 24 months between assessments.

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.)
corrected - Moving forward, all staff files will be monitored to ensure all staff health assessments are updated within 24 months between assessments
2020-06-24 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3 lacked an emergency contact form and agreement updated within the last 6 months prior to 3/6/2020 when the regulation was suspended.

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.)
Corrected - Moving forward, all child files will be monitored to be sure that updates are occurringw within the alst 6 months.
2020-06-24 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1, staff person #5, and staff person #7 lacked current emergency plan training updated within the last year.

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 and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1,5, 7 have all been trained on emergency plan - Moving forward, all staff will have emergency plan training completed within 12 months.
2020-06-24 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #3 had mandated reporter training dated 6-18-15 and lacked current mandated reporter training completed within the last 60 months. Staff person #2, with a start date of 2-13-20, lacked mandated reporter training within 90 days of their start and require current mandated reporter training.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
mandated reporter was completed for staff #3 - moving forward all staff files will be monitored to ensure updates within last 60 months. Staff #2 completed mandated reporter training - Moving forward all new hires will be followed up with 30/60/90 days to ensure completion of required trainings
2020-06-24 Renewal 3270.72(c) - Good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The preschool room had a hole in the screen of the right window.

Correction Required: Screens shall be in good repair.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
screen was replaced. - Moving forward, classroom walls and surfaces will be monitored to avoid hazards and kept in good repair
2020-06-24 Renewal 3270.75(d) - On excursions Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The first aid kits for the preschool, toddler and infant rooms did not include a bottle of water required when each group goes outside to their play space.

Correction Required: One first-aid kit per child care group must accompany children and facility persons on excursions from the facility. Each first aid kit taken on an excursion must contain a bottle of water in addition to the items specified at 3270.75(c).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
water bottles were immediately placed in first aid kits - Movong forward, bottled water will be maintained in all first aid kits.
2020-06-24 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In the toddler 1 and toddler 2 rooms, there were rusty holes in the wall near the sink where a soap dispenser had been removed.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
wall was repaired - Moving forward, classroom walls and surfaces will be monitored to avoid hazards and kept in good repair
2020-06-24 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: 2nd CITATION: In the pre-k room in the corner by the rest cots, there was peeling wallpaper that exposed flaking plaster. On the outdoor toddler play area, there was peeling paint on the water pipe between the two red doors that exposed rust. On the outdoor school-age play area, there was flaking purple paint on the window frames of the door. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 11-15-19.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PreK playground door has been removed and replaced with new door to avoid pain peeling. PreK wall has been repaired. Pipe on playground has been sanded and painted. Moving forward all interior and exterior exterior surfaces will be monitored for potential peeling and repaired as necessary.
2019-11-15 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At 9:50 a.m. in the pre-k room with a total of 16 children, staff person #1 named 6 preschoolers in their group and staff person #2 named 9 preschoolers in their group, resulting in 15 out of 16 children being named and child #1 not being named in a group.

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.)
Director spoke with staff and children's care cards were immediately implemented and will continue to be used daily in each classroom.
2019-11-15 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.151(c)(2)(i)/3270.192(3) - Record on file if positive TB/Health assessment, TB test Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 had an initial health assessment with a chest x-ray and lacked proof of a positive tuberculin skin test.

Correction Required: If a person's medical record demonstrates a positive tuberculin skin test, that record shall be placed on file at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 no longer works at the facility. Moving forward, all staff will show proof of positive TB test if chest xray is stated as necessary for TB testing.
2019-11-15 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2 lacked initial emergency plan training at their start date and requires current training.

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 and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency plan training was completed for staff person. In the future, emergency plan training will be completed at their start date with new hire training.

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