Lois Johnson Learning & Child Care Center - Bethel Park PA Child Care Center

5397 BRIGHTWOOD RD , BETHEL PARK PA 15102
(412) 835-7324

About the Provider

Description: Lois Johnson provides a cheerful, friendly atmosphere where children are safe to learn, play and grow! A qualified, caring staff encourages creative thinking, exploration of the environment and learning through fun activities. Child development is nurtured in a comfortable small group setting. Our early childhood facility has a park like play yard shaded with oak, maple, and hickory trees so children can explore, play and be outside in nature – just as children should be. (Ages 6 weeks - kindergarten.)

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00172465
  • Capacity: 57
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, American Sign Language, Spanish
  • 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
2020-01-10 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A plastic barrier in the mulched outdoor space was observed to have raised pins, exposing the children to potential trip hazards.

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.)
The outdoor play space and all indoor/outdoor equipment will continue to be monitored on a daily basis for potential hazards. The current tripping hazard has been eliminated and will be monitored to ensure it remains a safe area for child play.
2020-01-10 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form in the file for Child #1 lacked the name, address, or telephone number of a designated release person.

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.)
The current child's emergency contact form has been corrected to state " Parent pick-up only" on the designated line. Each current child's ECF has been reviewed to ensure compliance. All new and current children's ECF forms are required to have each line filled out with correct information.
2020-01-10 Renewal 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) - Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Facility Person #1 contained a health assessment that did not include the results of the examination for communicable diseases or the assessment of the facility person's suitability to provide child care.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff member will remain in non-working status until the correct statement that "no communicable diseases are present" is stated by her physician on the physical form. Each new and current employee's health assessment will be checked to assure this statement is present prior to beginning care with children.
2020-01-10 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A container of Aquaphor ointment was observed in an unlocked cabinet below the changing table in the Downstairs Infant Room, accessible to children.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All diaper creams will remain on a shelf or higher area, out-of-reach, from any child. All diaper creams have been removed from the changing table area. The current changing tables will continue to remain closed to children.

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