Metropolitan Preschool And Nursery-warner Center - Pittsburgh PA Child Care Center

332 5TH AVE SUITE 100, PITTSBURGH PA 15222
(412) 281-8315

About the Provider

Description: METROPOLITAN PRESCHOOL AND NURSERY-WARNER CENTER is a Child Care Center in PITTSBURGH PA, with a maximum capacity of 137 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00175815
  • Capacity: 137
  • State Rating: 2
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Schools Served: Pittsburgh
  • 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
2020-06-22 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Nonfunctional safety straps were observed on the wall mounted changing tables in room 3 and room 5. The straps were cut and part of the buckles were missing.

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.)
Rooms 3 and 5 are not currently and have not been in use since 3/16/20. New straps and buckles were ordered for both changing tables to ensure the safety of the children if and when those rooms reopen. Until those straps are installed, the builtin changing tables will not be used. Signs have been posted on each table. Moving forward the Director will ensure that 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. The Director shall monitor and maintain.
2020-06-22 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 lacked documentation of providing information to the family about the child's growth and development. A service report on file, dated 2/4/20, was not signed by the parent.

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.)
The parent of child #1 received and signed a copy of the Child's CSR from 2/4/20. In the future, 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 3270.12 (f) (relating to emergency contact information) . The Director shall monitor and maintain.
2020-06-22 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3 contained emergency contact information which did not include the health insurance 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.)
The health insurance policy number information for child #3 was obtained by the parent and is on the Emergency contact sheet in the child's file, child's classroom and the emergency evacuation log book. Moving forward, emergency contact information will include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. The Director will monitor and maintain.
2020-06-22 Renewal 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 contained emergency contact information and an agreement which were not updated at least once in a 6 month period. The documents on file were dated 3/13/19 and 3/10/20.

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 informationA 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.)
The Director has created a working spreadsheet which will alert her to expiring Emergency contacts and agreements before they actually expire. Moving forward the Director will ensure that the parent updates in writing emergency contact information at least 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 six month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. The Director will monitor and maintain.
2020-06-22 Renewal 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The files for children #4 and #6 contained health reports which did not include statements that the children are able to participate in child care and appear to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The health reports for children #4 and #6 were returned to their physicians office to be completed correctly and now include the statement that the children are able to participate in child care and appear to be free from communicable disease. Moving forward the Director will ensure that all health reports contain a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from communicable disease. The Director shall monitor and maintain. (see attached)
2020-06-22 Renewal 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1, #4, and #5 contained immunization records which did not include documentation of having received the influenza vaccine within the last 12 months.

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.)
The parents of children #1,#4 and #5 completed waiver forms stating that they will not have their child vaccinated for Influenza (see attached). Moving forward upon enrollment any parent that does not vaccinate their child against Influenza will complete the waiver form before care starts but the parent will be notified that child care services may be halted if the PA DOH makes the influenza vaccine mandatory and the parent still chooses not to vaccinate. In the future, the facility will require the parent to provide written verification from a physician, Physicians 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 ACIP. The Director will monitor and maintain.
2020-06-22 Renewal 3270.133(5) - Original label Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: An epi pen intended for child #9 expired in May 2020. A bottle of prescription ibuprofen intended for child #10 expired on 4/3/20. Both medications were located in room 7.

Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Both children #9 and #10 no longer attend the facility (as of 3/16/20). The epi pen and ibuprofen were disposed of ( properly). The Director will ensure that expired medication or medication belonging to termed children is removed from the center by the date of expiration or the date of termination. Moving forward medications shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. The Director shall monitor and maintain.
2020-06-22 Renewal 3270.133(6) - Written consent Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Liquid acetaminophen intended for child #7 and Nystatin ointment intended for child #8 lacked written parental consent for administration. Both medications were located in the med box in room 2.

Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The medications for children #7 and #8 were returned to their parents since they no longer have a need for them. Moving forward, a parent shall provide written consent (not just verbal) for administration of medications or a special diet. The Director shall monitor and maintain.
2020-06-22 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 file for staff #4 contained a health assessment which has not been updated in over 24 months.

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.)
The physical form for staff person #4 was obtained and is in their staff file (see attached). Staff person #4 did have a physical completed before the prior one expired, they just failed to retrieve the actual form from their physician in a timely manner. The director will use her staff spread sheet to ensure that all staff paperwork is current and available for review at any given time. Moving forward, a health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does 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 TB skin texts, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom of communicable tuberculosis. The Director shall monitor and maintain.
2020-06-22 Renewal 3270.151(c)(5) - Physician/CRNP assessment Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #5 contained a health assessment which did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Correction Required: 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.)
Staff person #9 has been suspended from providing care (notice in file) until they can turn in a Health Assessment which includes the persons suitability to provide child care. Moving forward all adult health assessments will include the physicians or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. The Director will monitor and maintain.
2020-06-22 Renewal 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2, enrolled since 10/10/9, contained emergency contact information which did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent of Child #2 completed the parental consent for minor first-aid procedures by facility staff (see attached). Moving forward the Director will double check to make sure that all enrollment paperwork is filled out in its entirely at the admissions appointment, prior to the child actually starting care. A child's record will contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. The Director will monitor and maintain.
2020-06-22 Renewal 3270.21 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Adult scissors were accessible to children on a low shelf of the teacher's desk in room 8.

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.)
The adult scissors were removed and made inaccessible to the children. Moving forward The Director will do a daily walk through to ensure that Conditions at the facility will not pose a threat to the health and safety of the children. The Director will monitor and maintain.
2020-06-22 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 and #2 were unable to provide documentation of updating their mandated reporter training within the required 60 month time period. Based on documentation, the training was last completed on 6/4/15 by staff #1 and on 6/16/15 by staff #2.

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 persons #1 and #2 completed mandated reporter training and they are available to view in each persons staff file. The center has created a staff records worksheet to ensure that she is aware of pending expiration dates for clearances or training's. Moving forward the operator will comply with CPSL and Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include training following the outset of services at the facility. Please see attached training's
2020-06-22 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #2 contained expired clearances dated as follows; state police clearance 5/13/15, child abuse clearance 5/15/15, and FBI clearance 5/8/15.

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. Staff #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #2 was not working in a childcare position at the time of the inspection. Updated clearance were requested and proof of them is included. The Director will use her staff records spreadsheet to ensure the all clearance and training updates are completed before the prior ones expire. Moving forward The Director will comply with CPSL and Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A Facility person's record will 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 CPSL. The Director will monitor and maintain.
2020-06-22 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A bottle of White Out, labeled keep out of reach of children, was accessible to children on a low shelf of the teacher's desk in room 8. Cleaning materials were accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in room 4.

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.)
The white out was removed and made inaccessible to the children. The cabinet in room 4 was locked and cleaning materials were made inaccessible to the children. The staff person who permitted those items to be accessible is no longer a member of our facility staff. Moving forward, The Director will ensure that cleaning materials and other toxic materials are kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children while she does her mandatory daily center walk through. The Director will monitor and maintain.

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