Mt Washington Childrens Ctr
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Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-02-12 | Renewal | 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(e) Description: Written emergency plan posted Noncompliance Area: An emergency transportation plan was not posted in the older toddler and pre-k 2 rooms. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency transportation plan was placed in the corrected area on the date of correction. |
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| 2026-02-12 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(3) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Dismissal policy | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(3) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3, enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, lacked documentation of the 2nd Hepatitis B, DTAP, & Polio vaccinations and the 1st & 2nd Hepatitis A vaccinations being administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP and lacked exemption documentation. 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. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). Child #3 must be dismissed from care by close of business on 2-12-26 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #3 will be required to either get an exemption letter signed and dated from the pediatrician stating that there is a recommended change in vaccine schedule or make an appointment to receive the appropriate vaccines. Child #3 is expected to go to the doctor February 24, 2026. Child #3 will not return until the documentation received. |
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| 2026-02-12 | Renewal | 3270.133(6) - Written consent | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(6) Description: Written consent Noncompliance Area: In the pre-k 1 room, there was Epinephrine medication for child #5 that lacked written parental consent for administration of the medication. Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The written parental consent form for permission to administer medication was signed immediately upon the child being picked by the parent. The permission form was reviewed and discussed with the parent. |
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| 2026-02-12 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Staff person #3 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #3 does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training expiration date of January 2026. 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. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, staff person #3 must be supervised, when interacting with children, at a minimum by an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #3, staff person #3 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member #3 will no longer continued to work in a classroom unsupervised until they complete their pediatric first aid/CPR training. They will be placed into a classroom with one other teacher until pediatric first aid/CPR is up to date. |
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| 2026-02-12 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2 had health assessments 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff members will be reminded to once again review their files on a bimonthly basis to ensure that there are no lapses in any necessary documentation. This includes class credits, clearances, fire safety, mandated reporting, CPR, and health assessments/physicals. |
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| 2026-02-12 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2) Description: Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #4 lacked a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method prior to providing initial service in a child care setting at the facility and requires a current 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) As staff person #4 was a rehire, and as a result of this person being with our organization for over 40 years, the original tuberculosis test cannot be found. This staff person is on medical leave. Staff person #4 will acquire a new TB test before returning. Once, obtained, we will send a copy. |
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| 2026-02-12 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3 lacked a current agreement updated by the parent within the last 6 months. The files for child #2 and #3 had an emergency contact form that exceeded 6 months between updates by the parent. The files for child #1 and #4 had an emergency contact form and agreement that exceeded 6 months between updates by the parent. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The files for child #3 was signed and dated the following day. All forms have been updated. Moving forward, a system (stated below) will be put into place to prevent lapses from happening in the future. The months that the signatures will be required for review are September and March. |
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| 2026-02-12 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #4 had one written, nonfamily reference and lacked a second written, nonfamily reference. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member #4 is currently on medical leave. Before returning to the organization, staff member will provide another written reference, to complete the reference portion of staff's file. Once received, an email copy will be attached and sent. |
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| 2026-02-12 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: Staff person #3 has not completed pediatric first-aid/CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training on file expiring January 2026. Documentation of updated pediatric first-aid/CPR training is not on file. Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (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. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, staff person #3 must be supervised, when interacting with children, at a minimum by an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #3, staff person #3 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member #3 will be signed up for a CPR as soon as possible. Until completion of the class, they will not be left unsupervised. Staff members will be reminded to once again review their files on a monthly basis to ensure that there are no lapses in any necessary documentation. This includes class credits, clearances, fire safety, mandated reporting, CPR, and health assessments/physicals. |
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| 2026-02-12 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 10-4-20. Staff person #4 has not completed mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 and #4 must be supervised, when interacting with children, at a minimum by an AGS who has completed all pre-service trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1 and #4, staff person #1 and #4 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff members will be reminded to once again review their files on a monthly basis to ensure that there are no lapses in any necessary documentation. This includes class credits, clearances, fire safety, mandated reporting, CPR, and health assessments/physicals. Mandated Reporting was completed on 2/24/2026 for staff member #1. An attachment will be sent by email. Staff member #4 is currently on medical leave. Before returning to the organization, staff member will complete mandated reporter training. Once received, an email copy will be attached and sent. |
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| 2026-02-12 | Renewal | 3270.75(a) - In child care spaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(a) Description: In child care spaces Noncompliance Area: The older toddler room lacked a first-aid kit. Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Each staff member will be responsible for ensuring that the first aid bag is locked safely in the cabinet before beginning and shift and at the end of the day. A first-aid kit was placed in the older toddler room. |
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| 2026-02-12 | Renewal | 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(b) Description: Inaccessible to children Noncompliance Area: In the toddler room, the first-aid kit was in a bag near the door and was accessible to children. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All first aid bags will be locked in a secure cabinet after each use. All staff will be reminded of this and the reasons on why the bags need to be out of the reach of children. The first-aid kit was placed in a locked cabinet. |
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| 2025-02-11 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1, a preschooler, had a health assessment that exceeded 12 months between assessments. 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 shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent was contacted to provide us with the correct day that the physical occurred. Upon further review, the date was Jan 8. We recognize this still puts this out of compliance. |
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| 2025-02-11 | Renewal | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(5) Description: Original label Noncompliance Area: In the pre-k 1 room, there was an inhaler for child #4 that was expired. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Medication was immediately sent home to the parent/guardian. |
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| 2025-02-11 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 lacked a current health assessment updated within the last 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We contacted staff person #1 to ask her doctor for the form. Health assessment was completed on time and will be placed in staffs file. A copy will also sent to certification representative. We are making a staff data sheet that will help us keep track of everyone's expiring clearances and health assessments. Staff will also be reminded within 2 months of a clearances/health assessment that are expiring. |
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| 2025-02-11 | Renewal | 3270.161(d) - Potentially hazardous food refrigerated | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.161(d) Description: Potentially hazardous food refrigerated Noncompliance Area: In the Pre-k 1 and Pre-k 2 rooms, there were children's lunchboxes observed in the rooms containing multiple potentially hazardous foods that were not refrigerated including Go-Gurt Squeeze Yogurts, sliced strawberries, Pizza Lunchables with Cheese, Lunchables with turkey, ham, and cheese, and a sandwich with lunchmeat. Correction Required: Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Lunches for Bag Lunch Day were moved into the fridge immediately. Moving forward, the lunches will be placed into the fridge at drop off. Bag Lunch Day occurs every 2nd Tuesday of the month. |
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| 2025-02-11 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 had an emergency contact form that exceeded 6 months between updates by the parent. The files for child #1, #2, and #3 lacked a current agreement updated by the parent 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will be more diligent in checking to see that these are signed every 6mo. All children now have updated emergency contact forms and agreements. |
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| 2025-02-11 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: On 2-11-25, the door to the kitchen was observed to be open at two different times during the morning and had sharp knives on the counter that were accessible to children. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff members have been reminded that this is essential. The cook was not there that day, and she is very good at ensuring this happens. We had a staff meeting that discussed this. |
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| 2025-02-11 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Staff person #3 completed the following required pre-service training on 1-8-25 that was over 90 days after their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric first-aid/CPR training. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) CPR and first aid was not completed in 90 days due to the fact that English is not the staff person's first language. In the future, we will contact Trying Together to help find a class appropriate for new staff's languages. |
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| 2025-02-11 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2 had an NSOR verification certificate dated 2-10-20 and lacked a current NSOR verification certificate dated within the last 60 months. 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 Person #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We are making a staff tracking sheet that will help us keep track of everyone's expiring clearances and health assessments. Staff will also be reminded within 2 months of a clearances/health assessment expiration date. We also talked about the importance of maintaining compliance in our staff meeting. The NSOR verification form was sent to certification representative on February 24. Staff person #2 did not work in a child care position until the NSOR verification form was received. |
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| 2025-02-11 | Renewal | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #3, functioning as a group supervisor, lacked verification of education to qualify as a group supervisor. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We are in the process of getting the staff member's diploma/transcripts translated and evaluated by an approved organization/agency. |
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| 2025-02-11 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: In the infant room, there was one area with peeling paint on the back wall. In the pre-toddler room, there was one area with peeling paint on the back wall. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Spots on wall will be sanded and repainted. A staff member will be appointed to be a safety inspector and use our already developed Health and Safety checklist |
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| 2025-02-11 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: According to the log, the operator did not manually test the interconnected fire detection system in the facility at least once every 30 days between 5-24-24 to 6-24-24. 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 Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A staff member will be appointed to create a reminder/alarm in their phones to make sure there is no lapse in testing moving forward. The already existing log will also be checked on a more regular basis. |
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| 2024-02-28 | Renewal | 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(b) Description: Posted in group space Noncompliance Area: A written plan of daily activities was not posted in the Infant, Pre-Toddler, and OT rooms. Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Plan was placed up immediately. |
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| 2024-02-28 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form in the file for child #2 did not include the address of the child's physician. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Address was corrected immediately. |
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| 2024-02-28 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact forms in the files for children #1 and #2 did not include the enrolling parent's work address and telephone number. The emergency contact forms in the files for children #4 and #5 did not include the enrolling parent's work address. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Addresses were corrected immediately. Telephone numbers were added immediately. |
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| 2024-02-28 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for child #3 did not include the addresses of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Address for designated parent authorized to pick up was added immediately. |
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| 2024-02-28 | Renewal | 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(e) Description: Written emergency plan posted Noncompliance Area: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted in the following rooms: PreK-1, PreK-2, Infants, OT, Toddlers, and Pre-Toddler. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Sign was posted immediately. |
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| 2024-02-28 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: The light switch in the Infant room was observed to lack the wall plate cover for the light switch making it a visible 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Switch plate was replaced immediately. |
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| 2024-02-28 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: Handwashing signs were not posted at each toilet in the Toddler bathroom. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Hand washing signs were put up immediately. |
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| 2024-02-28 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The facilities documentation of testing the fire detection system exceeded 30 days from 12/8/23 to 1/11/24. 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 Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Schedule will be posted on the calendar in the classrooms for the next fire drill. The director will place a reminder into computer calendars as well. |
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| 2023-02-06 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: Three plastic bins containing children's toys were observed to be cracked with rough edges in the PreK-2 room and were not in good repair. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The bins were removed immediately. The director informed that the bins were replaced. |
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| 2023-02-06 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: In the Toddler room, foam building blocks were observed to have bite marks and accessible to 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The foam blocks were removed from the toddler area. A new set of blocks will be provided meeting licensing standards. |
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| 2023-02-06 | Renewal | 3270.123(b) - Parent receives original | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(b) Description: Parent receives original Noncompliance Area: The agreement forms on file for children #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 were observed to be the original agreement form, in which the parent shall receive the original agreement and the facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff persons involved with parent contracts have reviewed regulation for retaining copy of contracts and the original document will be given to the parent. |
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| 2023-02-06 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for child #5 lacked the enrolling parent's work address and work telephone number. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Currently all files are being reviewed by the lead teacher in each classroom to ensure all forms are completed by parents. Any item that is missing on enrollment forms will be collected from the parent immediately. |
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| 2023-02-06 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: The file for child #4 lacked documentation of a yearly Influenza vaccine (recommended annually by the ACIP) in 2022. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Lead teachers will send out reminders to any families who have passed the recommended vaccination deadline, asking for vaccination documentation or religious and medical exclusions. |
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| 2023-02-06 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 was observed to lack completion of the following pre-service training by December 30, 2022: Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022. The pre-service training on file for staff person #1 has a completion date of 1/18/23. The emergency plan for the facility did not include requirements for continuity of operations (backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster). 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All new staff will receive information regarding mandated trainings and a strict time frame for completion. It is the director's responsibility to meet with new staff members regarding the progress of the required trainings. RS will follow the training calendar with the new staff member. |
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| 2023-02-06 | Renewal | 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10) Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2 lacked completion of pediatric first aid and CPR training within 90 days of hire (See LIS Code Sheet): 8/10/22. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All new staff will receive information regarding mandated trainings and a strict time frame for completion. It is the director's responsibility to meet with new staff members regarding the progress of the required trainings. RS will follow the training calendar with the new staff member. |
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| 2023-02-06 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for facility person #3 lacked documentation of FBI clearance results (See IS CODE SHEET) required under the CPSL. Facility person #3 cannot work in the facility until the FBI clearance results are submitted and verified. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility person #3 may not work in the facility until the FBI clearance results are submitted and verified. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The volunteer (JUMPSTART) was sent for proper FBI finger printing. They were notified they could not return until they receive the DHS approved FBI fingerprinting. The University of Pittsburgh Jumpstart supervisor was notified and was informed on the accepted DHS FBI clearances and not the Department of Education FBI fingerprinting. |
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| 2023-02-06 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: Clorox Disinfectant Bleach that states "keep out of reach of children" was observed in an unlocked storage closet across from the Toddler room and was accessible to children. Several containers of toxics that included Soft Scrub, Clorox Disinfectant Bleach, Lighter Fluid and Oxi-All Clean N' Fresh that all state "keep out of reach of children" were observed below the sink in the kitchen and the door to the kitchen was unlocked making the toxics accessible to children. A bag of rock salt was observed outside of the Main Entrance of the building and was 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The storage door was locked immediately. Winter salt was removed from the front of the building. Chemicals were removed from the closet across from the toddler classroom and stored in a locked closet away from classrooms. |
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| 2022-03-08 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: There was a broken wooden peg on the roof of the dollhouse in Preschool 2, which had sharp points, creating a hazard. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The doll house was taken to the trash after deciding that the house and peg were not worth fixing to keep and a new doll house will be ordered at the end of May 2022 |
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| 2022-03-08 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: There was a Lego figurine in the Older Toddler room which was broken in to 2 pieces that were smaller than 1 inch. There were water beads in the Older Toddler room, which are not recommended for use by children 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Lego furniture was thrown in trash that day and the water beads were taken out of toddler counter area and were given to the pre k 2 room to play with for winter sensory bin for the older children 3 and up |
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| 2022-03-08 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates Noncompliance Area: The agreement on file for Child #3 does not include the date of the child's admission to the program. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #3 file was pulled and the admission date was added to the appropriate paperwork. It is noted that when getting a new contract or transferring information all dates must transfer over to the current paperwork and follow the child util child withdraws from the program |
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| 2022-03-08 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(c) Description: Each child care space Noncompliance Area: There was a child receiving care in the Preschool 2 room, and 2 children receiving care in the Pre-toddler room without their emergency contact forms being in the room where they were receiving care. Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff were informed that when there is a need for a child/ren leaving and going to another room the emergency forms will accompany a child. Since the time or inspection the 2 children have moved over to the classrooms and their emergency contacts have been put into the files. |
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| 2022-03-08 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) - Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) Description: Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: The most recent influenza vaccination on file for Child #1 is dated 9/8/20, more than 1 year ago. The most recent influenza vaccination on file for Child #2 is dated 11/1/18, more than 1 year ago. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1 had a note that he was going for a physical on 3/30/22 when the child returned in june 6/2021 center received a note that the original physical was 3/2021 which at that time he would not have received the flu shot until 10/2021 Since they copied the physical and dated it 6/2021 the shot did not show. Mother had a the the yearly physical was due on 3/2022 where the file was updated to show that the chid had an influenza shot yearly. Child #2 has not received an influenza shot since 2018 due to some issues and the mother has since signed a form stating that child #2 would not be receiving immunizations for flu. |
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| 2022-03-08 | Renewal | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(5) Description: Original label Noncompliance Area: There was an expired Epi-Pen in Preschool 2 labeled for use by a child which expired in 1/2022. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Unfortunately the parent of the epi pen children was to get a new prescription and had not brought it into the center since we had told him it was needed. He had said that he had an allergy appointment in late February but had not picked up the one pen. The correction was made on 3/24/2022 when he finally brought in the 2nd pen. |
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| 2022-03-08 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The most recent health assessment on file for Staff person #5 is dated 7/10/20, more than 24 months after the previous health assessment, dated 7/8/18. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person#5 when scheduling the physical for insurance purposes at least this is my understanding was delayed 2 days. Center staff will be more diligent in scheduling physicals and keeping them within a timely manner and trying to schedule in advance otherwise will write notes in file to maintain the time frames indicated on the regulation |
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| 2022-03-08 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) - Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Description: Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The initial health assessment on file for Staff person #4, with a hire date of 9/7/21, does not indicate that the health care professional completing the form conducted an examination. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director wrote a letter and sent it with the staff person #4 with instructions on what was needed. Along with the initial exam for med express to correct the errors as noted. Staff person #4 returned back on 3/15/22 showing the dates of ppd skin test marked 9/2/21 administered and read on 9/4/21 and checked that a physical exam had been done. |
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| 2022-03-08 | Renewal | 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.25(a) Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have verification of having notified parents of enrolled children how to access the regulations for this chapter 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The license and current certificate of compliance shall be posted in the vestibule until parents are coming into the facility on a regular basis. The link to the child care offices DHS has been sent under separate email to all current families currently enrolled in the facility the link will also be posted outside in the vestibule area for all parents to see and have the ability to contact and report violations or concerns on the facility and to familiarize themselves with the current regulations in a PA child care facility. |
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| 2022-03-08 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The two most recent fire safety training certificates on file for Staff person #6 are dated 12/1/20 and 1/27/22, more than 1 year 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.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #6 started in November of 2020 then decided to leave in November of 2021 and failed to take DHS Fire and Safety While she was gone from Mt Washington Children's Center. It was an oversight on the Center's Office Staff to have the staff person take a fire and safety since it had expired. When asked the staff person they replied they couldn't find one when they briefly left this position for 2 weeks at a new position else where and then returned to employment at Mt Washington Children's Center. Office staff has staff person take fire and safety when we all renewed for 2022 and then the error was corrected. |
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| 2022-03-08 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff person #5, who was hired prior to 12/19/20, lacked 12 hours of annual training between 12/19/20-12/19/21, as per Announcement C-21-09. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #5 was currently enrolled in on going college credits to obtain the Master's in ECE. Staff person #5 had printed out her courses and are now in her file. |
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| 2022-03-08 | Renewal | 3270.31(f)(10)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff person #1, with a hire date of 5/13/21 includes certification of pediatric first aid/CPR training dated 2/2/22, which was due by 8/16/21, 90 days after hire. The file for Staff person #2, with a hire date of 11/3/21 includes certification of pediatric first aid/CPR training dated 2/2/22, which was due by 2/1/22, 90 days after hire. The file for Staff person #3, with a hire date of 10/13/21 includes certification of pediatric first aid/CPR training dated 2/2/22, which was due by 1/11/22, 90 days after hire. The file for Staff person #, with a hire date of 9/7/21 includes certification of pediatric first aid/CPR training dated 2/2/22, which was due by 12/6/21, 90 days after hire. The file for Staff person #6, an existing staff member, includes certification of pediatric first aid/CPR training dated 2/2/22, which was due by 6/17/21, 180 days following the implementation of the current regulations. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At the time of covid and working with other affiliations involved with Mt Washington Children's Center trainings continued to be pushed back and then at the last minute it was also a requirement that the trainer be pqas certified it was continually pushing the center into making the trainer choices limited. At that time it was decided to conduct a training for all staff on 2/2/22 with a pqas certified person |
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| 2022-03-08 | Renewal | 3270.31(h)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(h)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #4, with a hire date of 9/7/21, lacked documentation of health and safety training numbers 1 - 9, as listed in the regulation 3270.31(f). Training was required within 90 days of hire, 12/6/21. Correction Required: All staff persons shall complete the professional development under subsection (f). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #4 completed the building blocks health and safety course on 3/24/22. This is a required class to be completed within 90 days of new staff hire. This year has been very trying in regards to changes, trainings and securing staff that agree and complete the training in the tine frame allotted. Trainings are now conducted within the center and employees are no longer given the option to train at the leisure away from the center, |
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| 2022-03-08 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff person #2, with a hire date of 11/3/21, includes a child abuse clearance dated 11/10/21, with no proof of application prior to working with children. The file for Staff person #3, with a hire date of 10/13/21, has documentation of an invalid FBI clearance (Department of Education), dated 10/1/21 at hire, and a valid FBI clearance dated 1/28/22, with no proof of fingerprinting prior to working with children. The file for Staff person #3, with a hire date of 10/13/21, includes an NSOR certificate dated 10/21/21, with no proof of application prior to working with children. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #2 had come in October for the initial interview and to initiate the clearance process. On October 27 a money order was purchased to be mailed however the mailing took place a few days later when staff person was going to get it done on line and then decided that she did not know how to operate the computer. Staff person was also told to make a list of where she had babysat children and approximate how many hours. Office staff then completed the paperwork and mailed the clearance for child abuse. Staff person never completed the babysitting hours that were asked of her to provide and then after employment refused to complete trainings in a timely manner or to complete at all. Staff#3 was an incident that never should 've happened she had taken clearances in her own hands and did not provide the correct coding for the child care position came in with Dept of Ed clearance and then applied for the wrong one because she simply refused to pay attention and listen. When the error was caught she was sent home until the appropriate clearances were applied for and given to the facility for her return. Luckily at the time center had staff that covered for her in her absence. She also refused to train while she was waiting and did not receive compensation. |
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| 2022-03-08 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: The two most recent staff evaluations on file for Staff person #6 are dated 1/18/21 and 2/2/22, more than 12 months apart. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The center has always done staff evaluations every year in January when we would do fire and safety on MLK Day. This past year when the person for fire and safety was not working on MLK Day and then the new reg of pqas certified came up and staff #6 leaving to start a new position and then returning to the old position 2 weeks later it became an oversight on the Director's part. |
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