Plaza Allegheny

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 10/7/25, there were seven children present in room three. Four children were named. When asking staff #2 to name the children in their group staff #2 did not know the names of the three children they were responsible for.

Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Regulation: 3270.134(a)

Description: Child's hands washed

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 10/7/25, staff person #1 did not wash the child's hands after being diapered.

Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.

Regulation: 3270.135(b)

Description: Surfaces cleaned

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 10/7/25, staff person #1 did not clean the diaper changing surface after each use.

Correction Required: Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering.

Regulation: 3270.152

Description: Adult Hygiene

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 10/7/25, staff person #1 did not wash their hands after diapering each child.

Correction Required: A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 10/7/25, the record reviewed for staff #3 did not include two written references. (The recorded included one reference letter)

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.

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 10/7/25, upon request there was no emergency drill log available for review to verify the facility conducts annual emergency drills.

Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 10/7/25, there was no verification available for review to verify staff #2 was trained in emergency plan training at the time of initial employment.

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 10/7/25, staff person #4, #5 and #6 has not completed pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring for staff #4 8/30/25, Staff #5 10/21/24 and staff #6 8/30/25. Documentation of updated pediatric first aid and CPR training in 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.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 10/7/25, the file reviewed for facility person #2 contained a child abuse history clearance dated 6/5/20, an FBI fingerprint dated 2/22/20 and a NSOR national sex offenders registry dated 2/21/20 which is more than 60months old.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #2 -- may not work in a childcare position at the facility. Facility person #2 must be removed from a childcare position by the close of business because she/he does not have all the required clearances.

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 10/7/25, the record reviewed for staff #2 did not include verification of childcare experience.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.191

Description: Individual Records

Noncompliance Area: During the allocated unannounced inspection conducted on July 19, 2024, individual records were not established for staff person #1 through #16 (See code Sheet).

Correction Required: An individual record is required for each facility person.

Regulation: 3270.192(3)

Description: Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: During the allocated unannounced inspection conducted on July 19, 2024, the health assessment reviewed for staff person #1 did not contain results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Correction Required: 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.

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During the allocated unannounced inspection conducted on July 19, 2024, the record reviewed for staff person #1 was missing 1 reference letter. The record reviewed for Staff person #2 and #3, 5 and #6 was missing two written nonfamily references.

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.

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(3)

Description: Contact when arises

Noncompliance Area: During the allocated unannounced inspection on July 19, 2024, the emergency plan reviewed did not contain a method to contact parents when an emergency situation arises.

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.

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(4)

Description: Contact when ended

Noncompliance Area: During the allocated unannounced inspection on July 19, 2024, the emergency plan reviewed did not contain a method to contact parents when an emergency situation has ended.

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.

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During the allocated unannounced inspection conducted on July 19, 2024, there was no evidence produced verifying 12 hours of childcare training was updated within a 12-month period for staff person #4 (see code sheet for hire date).

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

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: During the allocated unannounced inspection conducted on July 19, 2024, the record reviewed for staff #2, #5 and #6 did not include verification of childcare experience. The record reviewed for staff person #6 did not include acceptable verification of education. The education document in the record needs to be translated and evaluated. The certificate is from Dominican Republic.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: During the allocated unannounced inspection on July 19, 2024, the outlet in room #9 near the cots was missing a protective cover. The outlet in room #10 near the science center was also missing a protective cover.

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

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During the allocated unannounced inspection on July 19, 2024, chip paint was observed near the circle time area on the wall in room #9. In room #10 chip paint was observed on the wall near the writing center and middle wall column block near the trashcan. Chip paint was also observed in the indoor play space, tan center wall column.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: During the allocated unannounced inspection on July 19, 2024, the toilet and sinks in room #10 did not contain handwashing signs that read the regulated requirements. (A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating).

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.

Regulation: 3270.95(a)

Description: Devices must be compliant

Noncompliance Area: During the allocated unannounced inspection conducted on July 19, 2024, there was no evidence that the fire detection system was tested within a 30-day period. There were no dates listed.

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)).

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(2)(i)

Description: Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, immunization record of child #1 did not include influenza immunization recommended by ACIP. A letter of exemption on file was not acceptable.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record.

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #7, #8 did not include Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 1 hour professional development training required by OCDEL within the prescribed timeframe which is by December 30, 2022.

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.

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

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

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1 included a health assessment conducted on 7/14/21, file of staff person #3 included a health assessment from 10/17/21 that were not valid since were conducted more than 24 months ago.

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.

Regulation: 3270.191

Description: Individual Records

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, an individual record was not provided for staff person #10 and #11. Staff person #10 was working in room HS9, staff person #11 was working in room EHS 2.

Correction Required: An individual record is required for each facility person.

Regulation: 3270.27(b)

Description: Plan reviewed/updated annually

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, the operator did not document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan.

Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, document that staff person #4 received training regarding the emergency plan on an annual basis, was not observed. Last emergency plan training on file was from 10/07/22.

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #8 included Pediatric First aid and CPR that expired on 2/28/23.

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.

Regulation: 3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10)

Description: Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection, file of staff person #2 did not include verification that staff person #2 has completed pre-service training that includes Pediatric First Aid/CPR, from a PQAS-approved trainer and PQAS approved curriculum within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. Staff person #2 will have until 12/7/2023 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by a primary staff person who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #2, staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, file of facility person #6 did not include NSOR certificate. Facility person #6 was not a provisional hire effective 11/8/23.

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. Facility Person #6 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection file of staff persons #4 and #5 didn't include verification of education that qualifies for a position of an assistant group supervisor and is required prior to service at the facility.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.37(c)

Description: Aides supervised all times

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection observed staff person #2 and #9 working without supervision by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor HS 7 room. Staff person #2 and #9 are qualified for the position of an aide.

Correction Required: An aide or a combination of aides shall be supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, there were several boarded up windows in rooms # 2-6 due to recent vandalism which occurred to the building while closed. The windows are located up high near the ceiling of each room but need to be replaced/repaired before a certificate of compliance can be recommended.

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.