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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