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Mrs Nicks Kids Learning Center

Pittsburgh, PA · Allegheny County
Maple Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15214
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📞 (412) 323-8535
Maple Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
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License Number
CER-00246884
License Issued
Jan 24, 2026
Active Through
Jan 24, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 5

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MRS NICKS KIDS LEARNING CENTER 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
2025-10-16 Renewal 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) - FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b)

Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: The facility's documentation of testing the fire detection system exceeded 30 days between testing from 3/7/25 to 4/7/25, 4/7/25 to 5/8/25, and 9/3/25 to 10/4/25.

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)). The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will correctly document testing of fire detection system so as not to exceed 30 days at any given time.
2024-10-07 Renewal 3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(f)/3280.181(c)

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

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form in the file for child #1 has not been reviewed/updated by the parent within the last 6 months. The most recent update in the file is dated 10.11.23. The emergency contact form and the financial agreement form in the file for child #2 have not been reviewed/updated by the parent within the last 6 months. The emergency contact form was last updated on 10.11.23 and the financial agreement form was last updated on 11.9.23.

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.)
Provider plans to update, written agreement, contact information at least every six months or sooner if the information change with parent.
2024-10-07 Renewal 3280.151(a)/3280.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.151(a)/3280.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 has not had a health assessment conducted within the last 24 months. The most recent health assessment on file is dated 12/21/21.

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.)
Provide plans to correct violations of health assessment requirements every 12 months or every 24 months after initial service establishes. Provide plan to have a written record on file of health assessment. Also all documents required to show facility personal free from communicable disease including tuberculosis.
2024-10-07 Renewal 3280.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.31(e)(4)(i)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 was observed to have documentation of Pediatric First Aid/CPR training that was not renewed before the expiration date of the most current certification: 10.15.21 and 11.30.23.

Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and CPR. All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first-aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provide plan to renew First Aid/CPR training before the expiration of the most current certification expires.
2024-10-07 Renewal 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) - FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b)

Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: The facility's documentation of testing the fire detection system exceeded 30 days from 4/17/24 to 5/23/24, 6/10/24 to 7/18/24, and 7/18/24 to 8/26/24.

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)). The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provide plan to document testing of fire detection systems not to exceed 30 days during calendar year.
2023-10-10 Renewal 3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(f)/3280.181(c)

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

Noncompliance Area: The files for Child #1 and #2 contained an emergency contact forms 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.)
Provider will have parents update emergency contact forms.
2023-10-10 Renewal 3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(1)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1, a preschooler, lacked an updated health report within the last 12 months.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have families provide an updated health report.
2023-10-10 Renewal 3280.14/3280.20 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.14/3280.20

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 lacked the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update by the compliance date of 12/30/22 as set forth in Announcement C-22-06.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will obtain the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update training as set forth in Announcement C-22-06.
2023-10-10 Renewal 3280.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: The files for Child #1 and #2 contained agreements 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.)
Provider will have parents update agreement forms.
2023-10-10 Renewal 3280.31(e) - Age and training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.31(e)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1, lacked documentation for 3 hours of the required 12 hours of annual childcare training.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will complete the additional 3 hours of annual childcare training.
2023-10-10 Renewal 3280.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: Observed a surge protector plugged in the dining room that was missing an outlet protective receptacle cover. This outlet was accessible to children 5 years of age and younger.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider replaced the receptacle cover in the surge protector.
2022-10-03 Renewal 3280.118(c) - Vet's certificate required Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.118(c)

Description: Vet's certificate required

Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked a current rabies immunization for the cat in the facility.

Correction Required: A veterinarian's certificate of current rabies immunization is required for a cat or dog at the facility. The certificate shall be on file when the cat or dog is present.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider, provided current rabies immunization for cat when notified information submitted was not the most recent immunization.
2022-10-03 Renewal 3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(1)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1, a preschool aged child, lacked a Updated Health Report within the last year.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
child #1 yearly Physical was schedule for October 14th summited report when obtained.
2022-10-03 Renewal 3280.171(c) - Safe routes posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.171(c)

Description: Safe routes posted

Noncompliance Area: Observed the facility did not have written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

Correction Required: Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will post in writing notification of safe routes for Group family child care facility.
2022-10-03 Renewal 3280.178 - Transportation First Aid Kit Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.178

Description: Transportation First Aid Kit

Noncompliance Area: The transportation first aid kit in vehicle #1 lacked soap. The transportation first aid kit in vehicle #2 lacked, scissors, soap, and water.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit, including the contents as specified in §3280.75 (relating to first-aid kit) shall be in the vehicle when children are being transported.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider placed soap and water in first aid kits in both cars.
2022-10-03 Renewal 3280.20 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.20

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Located on the front porch of the facility was a sharp hand held garden spade, creating a protruding hazard for the children in care. Observed on the back porch a large, sharp, garden jagged blade, creating a cutting hazard for the children in care.

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.)
Director removed all objects that could cause a protruding hazard for children.
2022-10-03 Renewal 3280.24(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.24(a)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have current certificate of compliance posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Current Certificate placed back on intimation board in a location parents used.
2022-10-03 Renewal 3280.26(a)(1) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(a)(1)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan did not provide details for shelter of children during an emergency lock down.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency plan updated to include information for shelter of children during an emergency lock down.
2022-10-03 Renewal 3280.26(a)(5) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The facilities emergency plan lacked accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider updated Emergency plan to include accommodations for infants, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.
2022-10-03 Renewal 3280.31(e) - Age and training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.31(e)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1, lacked documentation of the annual 12 clock hours of child care training.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 completed 6 additional hour of training to be in compliance. Also will complete the 12 hour requirement in the future,
2022-10-03 Renewal 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 and Household Member #2 lacked a signed disclosure statement.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Included disclosure statement in all filles.
2022-10-03 Renewal 3280.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: Located on the Living Room there was a surge protector that was missing a protective receptacle cover. Observed In both the Dining Room and Hallway there was an electrical outlet that was missing a protective receptacle outlet cover. The outlets were accessible to children 5 years of age and younger.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Replaced protective cover on all outlets and surge protectors accessible to children age 5 and under.
2022-10-03 Renewal 3280.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible - in original container

Noncompliance Area: Located on the front porch there was Rainex. Four Cycle Engine Oil was located on the back porch. Both of these items were labeled "keep out of the reach of children" and accessible to the children in care. In the upstairs facility restroom, there was hand sanitizer, scrubbing bubbles, and glade air freshener all labeled keep out of reach of children and were 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.)
Relocated the Rain-ex and 4 Cycle Engine Oil on the porches to safe containers. The hand sanitizer, scrubbing bubbles for children, glade air freshener containers discarded.
2022-10-03 Renewal 3280.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit located at the facility lacked adhesive bandages.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Replaced all adhesive bandages in all first aid kits all too old, out of date.
2022-10-03 Renewal 3280.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: Observed deer feces in multiple areas of the back yard place space.

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.)
Provider cleaned up all deer dropping from yard.
2022-10-03 Renewal 3280.94(a)(5) - Evacuation routes posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.94(a)(5)

Description: Evacuation routes posted

Noncompliance Area: The Basement, Main Floor, and Second Floor, lacked posted evacuation routes.

Correction Required: The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider replaced on the wall, all evacuation routes poster on all floors.
2022-10-03 Renewal 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) - FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b)

Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: Based on Smoke Detection Log Testing documentation, smoke detectors are not being tested at least every 30 days; 1/4/22, 2/16/22, 3/12/22, 4/18/22, 5/20/22, 7/11/22, and 8/16/22.

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)). The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will make sure that smoke detection test are done exactly 30 days apart and logged in as such.
2021-10-18 Renewal 3280.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: A Styrofoam pipe insulation tube, if torn, could produce pieces that are less than 1 inch in diameter and could pose a choking hazard to the children in the room 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.)
All Styrofoam and any other objects small enough to pose a choking hazard will be removed from child care area of home immediately.
2021-10-18 Renewal 3280.123(a)(2) - Date fee to be paid Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.123(a)(2)

Description: Date fee to be paid

Noncompliance Area: Child File #1 lacked the Fee Agreement Form.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will update all Child Care Agreement Form as need including date and fee to be paid.
2021-10-18 Renewal 3280.124(a) - Each child emergency contact person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(a)

Description: Each child emergency contact person

Noncompliance Area: Child File #1 lacked an Emergency Contact Information form.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information shall reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 will collect Emergency Contact information for Child #1 immediately.
2021-10-18 Renewal 3280.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact Form for Child #2 lacked Address of the Physician or Medical Care Provider.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider Will update The Emergency contact Form for Child #2 this include the address of the Medical Care Provider.
2021-10-18 Renewal 3280.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact Form for Child #2 and #3 lacked the Enrolling Parent's Work Address and Work Number.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 will collect Emergency contact information for child #2 and #3 and update Emergency Contact Form as required by state regulation.
2021-10-18 Renewal 3280.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact form for child #2 and #3 lacked the address of the listed 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.)
Staff Person #1 will collect information for The Emergency Contact Form for the release of Child #2 and #3 and update Emergency contact form.
2021-10-18 Renewal 3280.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked a posted Transportation Plan in the Child Care Space.

Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Plan For the transportation of the children to emergency care and staffing provision in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in the Child Care Space. This will be done by Staff Person #1.
2021-10-18 Renewal 3280.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.135(a)(3)

Description: Disposable diapers

Noncompliance Area: Through a conversation with the operator, soiled diapers are not discarded immediately or placed into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.

Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff Person will obtain hands-free covered can for the discarded soiled diapers for all children in child care who ware disposable diapers.
2021-10-18 Renewal 3280.151(a)/3280.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.151(a)/3280.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 contained a health assessment that was older than 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.)
A current health report will be obtain for staff person #1. now.
2021-10-18 Renewal 3280.171(b) - Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.171(b)

Description: Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing

Noncompliance Area: The drop-off and pick-up procedures were not posted in a conspicuous place.

Correction Required: Safe pedestrian crossways, pick-up and drop-off points and bike routes shall be appropriately determined in the vicinity of the facility and communicated to the children and parents in writing.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Safety during drop-off and Pick-up of children will be outline in a NOTICE to all parents upon enrollment.
2021-10-18 Renewal 3280.24(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.24(a)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: The operator had outdated regulations posted and had not provided parents with the information on how to access the regulations electronically.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will post regulations and provide parents with information on how to access these regulations on website.
2021-10-18 Renewal 3280.26(a)(1) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(a)(1)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Plan in place has not been updated to include: lock-down, shelter in place and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider plans to update emergency plan and update lockdown procedures and relocation to the parents.
2021-10-18 Renewal 3280.26(a)(3)/3280.26(a)(4) - Contact when arises/Contact when ended Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(a)(3)/3280.26(a)(4)

Description: Contact when arises/Contact when ended

Noncompliance Area: A method for facility persons to contact parents when an emergency arises and ends was lacking from the Emergency Plan.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will maintain information to contact parents in the event of emergency and shall update emergency plan as needed. In the event of an emergency, all information will be available to staff and parent.,
2021-10-18 Renewal 3280.26(a)(4) - Contact when ended Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(a)(4)

Description: Contact when ended

Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Plan has not been updated to include: how parents will be reunited with their children when the emergency ends

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider plans to update emergency plan that includes how parents will be able to reunite with their child at the end of an emergency. This information will be distributed to all families.
2021-10-18 Renewal 3280.26(a)(5) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Plan has not been updated to include: Accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency plan has been updated to accommodate infants, toddlers, and children with disabilities and chronic medical conditions. This information will be provided to all relevant families.
2021-10-18 Renewal 3280.26(d) - Plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(d)

Description: Plan posted

Noncompliance Area: A copy of the facility's current Emergency Plan was not posted in a conspicuous place.

Correction Required: The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will post information as to how families may obtain a copy of the emergency plan upon request.
2021-10-18 Renewal 3280.31(e)(4)(i)/3280.33(c) - Age and training/Age and training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.31(e)(4)(i)/3280.33(c)

Description: Age and training/Age and training

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 was lacking Pediatric CPR Training.

Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and CPR. All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first-aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.One or more facility persons competent in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques shall be at the facility when one or more children are in care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 will complete pediatric cpr training effective immediately.
2021-10-18 Renewal 3280.32(a)/3280.192(2)(iii) - Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(2)(iii)

Description: Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: The most current Mandated Reporter Training in the file for Staff #1 is dated more than 60 months ago.

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 training for staff # 1will be completed within 60 months.
2021-10-18 Renewal 3280.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: Uncovered electrical outlets were accessible to children 5 years and younger in the following areas: In the dining room near the wooden buffet, and in the power strip on the floor by the table. In the living room, in the power strip that was under the TV table and under the living room window.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All electrical outlets will be covered with safety cap so children 5 years and younger may not have access to outlets.
2021-10-18 Renewal 3280.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible - in original container

Noncompliance Area: A small bottle of hand sanitizer, hand lotion and bug spray labeled, "Keep out of the reach of children" was on the computer stand at a level accessible to children. Under the covered porch was a bottle of hand sanitizer labeled, "Keep out of the Reach of Children," was accessible to children. In the upstairs bathroom, used by the children, the following toxics, Under Arm Deodorant, Suntan Lotion, Shoe Polish and Conditioning Gel with the label "Keep Out of the Reach of Children," were accessible to children.

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.)
All product containing warning labels " Keep out reach of Children" will be Discarded, moved or Lock away so children will not be able to reach them.
2021-10-18 Renewal 3280.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.74

Description: Emergency Numbers Posted

Noncompliance Area: A copy of the facility's Emergency Telephone Numbers were not posted by the facility's phone located in the living room.

Correction Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A copy of all Emergency Telephone number will be posted by all working phones in Facility and input on all cell phones.
2021-10-18 Renewal 3280.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: A broken white tile was observed under the tv stand, in front of the non-working fireplace which poses a cutting hazard. The following was observed in the outdoor play space: railroad spikes, Sharp pieces of metal, Tree sticks, rusted metal pipe, pieces of cut wood, a 1/2" piece of PVC pipe with jagged edges and a cordless screw driver, which may cause a cutting or impalement hazard.

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.)
Provider will Remove broken tile under table, remove all Hazardous object from yard clean and prepare yard for winter.
2021-10-18 Renewal 3280.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: Written documentation of fire drills being conducted at least once every 60 days was not on file.

Correction Required: The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will update fire drill Log and poste on information board to keep families informed.
2021-10-18 Renewal 3280.94(a)(5) - Evacuation routes posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.94(a)(5)

Description: Evacuation routes posted

Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked posted evacuation routes on each floor.

Correction Required: The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider plan to replace evacuation route removed due to paint wall.
2021-10-18 Renewal 3280.94(a)(9) - Written record Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.94(a)(9)

Description: Written record

Noncompliance Area: A written record of fire drills were lacking from the facility's file.

Correction Required: The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will post written record of fire drill and in file .
2021-10-18 Renewal 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) - FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b)

Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: The facility's fire detection system tests were conducted more than 30 days apart.

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)). The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will use interconnected fire Alarm System to perform fire drill there by testing system. within the prescribe time frame.

If you are a provider and believe any information is incorrect, please contact us. We will research your concern and make corrections accordingly.

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