Kindercare Learning Center/downtown - Pittsburgh PA Child Care Center

600 GRANT ST , PITTSBURGH PA 15219
(412) 765-3973

About the Provider

Description: Welcome to the Downtown Pittsburgh KinderCare. We are conveniently located in the heart of Pittsburgh's financial district on the bottom floor of the US Steel Tower. We are proud of the outstanding reputation that we have earned over the last 19 years as providing exceptional, high-quality care to working families. We currently have over 150 families as part of our KinderCare family and welcome you to join us!

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00181957
  • Capacity: 186
  • Age Range: 6 Weeks - 12 Years
  • State Rating: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, American Sign Language,
  • Type of Care: Infant Programs, Toddler Programs, Discovery Preschool Programs, Preschool Programs, Prekindergarten Programs, Private Kindergarten 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
2020-06-23 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff #3, #5 and #7 contained consecutive health assessments completed more than 24 months apart. The files for Staff #9 , #10, #12, #13, #14 and #16 contained current health assessments yet lacked previous health assessments, making it unable to be determined if assessments were completed within 24 months. The file for Staff #15 lacked documentation of a current health assessment.

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.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 #3, #5, #7, #9, #10, #12, #13, #14 and #16 have current health assessments on file. The center director will provide current health assessments for Staff #15 as they are not on standby. Going forward the center director will ensure that every staff member has a health assessment every 24 months.
2020-06-23 Renewal 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff #3, #4, #7, #8 , #10, #12, #13, #14, #15 and #16 lacked documentation of tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Center Director will obtain tuberculosis screening documentation for the files belonging to Staff #3, #4, #7, #8 , #10, #12, #13, #14, #15 and #16.Going forward Center Director will verify that TB documents are in a newly hired staff person's file upon hire.
2020-06-23 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff #13 and #16 lacked documentation of two written, nonfamily references.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Center Director will obtain and send in two written nonfamily references for these two files. Staff #13 is on standby will obtain when she returns to work. Going forward Center Director will ensure that two letters of reference are received for a staff person's file upon hire.
2020-06-23 Renewal 3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff #4, #5, #7, #9 and #14 contained documentation of consecutive emergency trainings dated more than 12 months apart. The file for Staff #16 contained current emergency plan training yet lacked documentation of previous training, making it unable to be determined if training occurred at least annually.

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. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #4, #5, #7 #9, #14 and #16 have current emergency plan training on file. The Center Director will obtain and provide current and previous emergency plan training on file for active employees. Going forward emergency plan training will be completed and documented annually and this will be verified by Center Director.
2020-06-23 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #13 contained documentation of current fire safety training, yet lacked documentation of previous training, making it unable to be determined if training was completed at least annually. The file for Staff #7 lacked documentation of current fire safety training. The files for Staff #5 and #15 contained documentation of consecutive fire safety training completed more than 12 months apart.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #5, #13 and #15 have current fire safety training on file. The Center Director will obtain previous and current fire safety for all active employees. Going forward all staff members will participate in annual fire safety training.
2020-06-23 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #3 and #8 contained documentation of consecutive mandated child abuse reporter training dated more than 60 months apart. The files for Staff #4, #7, #10 contained documentation of mandated child abuse reporter training completed more than 60 months ago. The files for Staff #9 ,#12, #13 and #14 contained documentation of current mandated reporter training yet lacked documentation of previous training, making it unable to be determined if training was updated within 60 months. The files for Staff #15 and #16 lacked documentation of mandated reporter training.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #3 ,#8, #9, #12, #13 and #14 have current mandated reporter training on file. The Center Director will provide documentation of previous and current mandated reporter training. Going forward, Center Director will ensure mandated reporter training is done within 60 months of previous training.
2020-06-23 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff #1 and #9 lacked NSOR clearances or applications for NSOR clearances. The file for Staff #2 contained initial child abuse and NSOR clearances dated after the first day of employment in a child care position and lacked a child abuse or NSOR request receipt. The files for Staff #4, #5, # 7 #13, and #14, existing staff members, contained NSOR clearances dated after 7/1/2020. The files for Staff #9 and #15 lacked disclosure statements. The file for Staff #11 contained an initial NSOR clearance dated after the first day of employment in a child care position and lacked an NSOR request receipt. The file for Staff #15 contained consecutive child abuse clearances dated more than 60 months apart.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1 ,#9, #10, and #15 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The center director will provide current and previous clearance information that is on file. Staff #9 has been removed from the center while we wait to obtain her NSOR clearance. Going forward, the center director will ensure that all required clearances and other required documentation are completed timely and in staff member files. (#9 and #15 corrected 11/3)
2020-06-23 Renewal 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The files for #6, #11 and #13, designated as Aides, lacked documentation of education and/or experience to qualify them for that position.

Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #11 is not being designated as an Aide until translation of her high school diploma is obtained. Staff #6 and Staff #13 are still on standby status. Once those staff return to work, the center director will collect those. Going forward the center director will ensure that all required education and experience documents are received upon hire.
2020-06-23 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #7 lacked a current staff evaluation. The files for Staff #3 ,#4, #8, and #13 and #14 contained current staff evaluations yet lacked previous evaluations, making it unable to be determined if evaluations were completed every 12 months.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #3, #4, #8 , #13 and #14 have current staff evaluations on file. Center Director will provide previous and current evaluation on file for staff member named. Going forward staff evaluations will be completed every 12 months.
2020-06-23 Renewal 3270.66(b) - Original container Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: An unlabeled spray bottle containing what was reported to be toxic degreaser was observed in the kitchen. A surface cleaner labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children was observed on the counter of the food preparation area outside of the kitchen.

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 stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The bottle was labeled and the toxic removed from the food prep area on the day of the inspection. Center Director ensured that the bottle containing degreaser was labeled and moved. Going forward the Center Director and cook will ensure all toxics are labeled and not stored with food.
2020-06-23 Renewal 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A handwashing sign was observed to be missing at the back sink of the YT Room.

Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A sign was posted on the day of the inspection. The Center Director ensured that a sign was posted at the sink. Going forward Center Director and health/safety coordinator will ensure proper handwashing signs are posted by all sinks.
2020-02-26 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Upon assessment of supervision and ratio in the back side of the Young Toddler Room on 2/26/2020 at 10:00 AM, Staff #1 named 2 YT, Staff #2 named 5 YT and Staff #3 named 5 YT. There were 13 children in the space at this time. Staff #1 was asked to re-name her group, with the same result. When asked regarding the unnamed child, staff named each of their children again to determine which child was not named. When the child was determined, he was assigned to Staff #1. Previously cited on 10/18/19 on SIN-00164392.

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.)
The Center Director will review the importance of primary group cards with Staff #1. The Center Director will spot check the use of identification cards by staff. Going forward, all teachers will be able to name all children in their assigned group.
2020-01-15 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: According to Director self-report and interviews conducted with staff during a complaint investigation, staff report Staff #1, whom was assigned a group of YT children, was observed by multiple staff sleeping on three occasions throughout the day, while responsible for the supervision of the group of children. Staff #1 could not see, hear, assess or direct her supervision group during the times she was asleep.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Management Team worked in partnership with District Leader and KCE Human Resource Department regarding this incident. The teacher was placed on suspension and after a thorough investigation we decided to separated employment. The teaching team received training on Child Abuse and Neglect Practice and Mandating Reporting Guidelines. The importance of alerting management team immediately when you hear/see anything that can compromise the safety of a child/ren. Management Team will continue classroom observations and daily check-ins with teachers. We will also continue to make this a focus during our Team Meetings. Moving forward, children in our care will remain supervised by a staff person at all times.
2019-10-18 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A PS child was left alone and unsupervised outside the elevator in the building lobby for a period of time up to 5 minutes when he failed to enter the elevator with the staff member whom was responsible for him.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Going forward, teachers will use the steps for older children when traveling outside. If the steps cannot be used then the teachers will follow the same protocol for using the elevator - one teacher will go in and the second teacher will ensure all children are in the elevator prior to leaving the lobby. Going forward children on the playground and children going to the playground will be supervised by staff members at all times.
2019-10-18 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A PS child was left alone and unsupervised outside the elevator in the building lobby for a period of time up to 5 minutes when he failed to enter the elevator with the staff member whom was responsible for him. The staff member responsible for the child was not physically present with the child during this time.

Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. + 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.)
Going forward, the teachers will use primary group cards and supervision tools to ensure all children in his/her primary group are accounted for. Going forward while escorting a group of children to the playground all children will be assigned to a staff person and the staff persons will be physically present with the children at all times.

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