Riverview Childrens Center - Verona PA Child Care Center

655 SYLVAN WAY , VERONA PA 15147
(412) 828-2585

About the Provider

Description: Riverview Children's Center provides a nurturing and creative environment with careful attention to the individual needs of each child.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00179245
  • Capacity: 215
  • State Rating: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Schools Served: Riverview
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 5
  • District Office Phone: (412) 261-2273 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-07-27 Renewal 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In the green Pre-K classroom, it was observed that there was no daily activities schedule posted.

Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Now and in the future all classrooms will have a daily activities plan posted.
2020-07-27 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The agreement for child #1 lacked an admission date.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Now and in the future, all agreement forms will specify the date of the child's admission.
2020-07-27 Renewal 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for child #2, lacked written consent for emergency medical care prior to admission.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Now and in the future, all emergency contact forms will have written consent for emergency medical care prior to starting.
2020-07-27 Renewal 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The record for child #2 lacked signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff, prior to admission.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Now and in the future, all children's record will contain consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff, prior to starting
2020-07-27 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 contained a State Police Clearance dated 2/25/15, which is more than 60 months old, and no application for a new clearance on file.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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 #1--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Now and in the future, all staff will comply with CPSL and Chapter 3490.
2019-07-22 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In the PreK White Classroom 2 bins and one lid were observed to be cracked and caused potential pinch points.

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The bins were discarded. All toys and equipment used by the children will be in good repair.
2019-07-22 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for Child #2 lacked addresses and telephone numbers for 2 of the release persons listed. The emergency contact form for Child #5 lacked addresses for 2 and a telephone number for 1 of the release persons listed.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will review the emergency contact forms with the parent and request the missing release person information. Operator will assure that the parent includes the name, address and telephone number of the release persons on the emergency contact form at the time of enrollment.
2019-07-22 Renewal 3270.131(a) - Within 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #4 lacked an initial health assessment and the child has exceeded 60 days in care. The file only contained an immunization record.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator has requested that the parent provide an initial health assessment. Operator will require all parents to provide an initial health assessment within 60 days of the child starting at the facility.
2019-07-22 Renewal 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child # 5 lacked their updated 6 month health report from when they turned 2.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will request that the parent provide a copy of the child's updated health report. Operator will request that parents provide updated health reports each time the child visits the physician.
2019-07-22 Renewal 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 lacked verification that they had received an annual flu vaccination. The file for Child #3 lacked verification that the child had received their 6 month DTAP, HIP and Pneumococcal vaccinations.

Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will request that the parent provide verification of an annual flu vaccination or that a written exemption be provided. Operator will request that the parent provide updated health reports each time the child visits the physician.
2019-07-22 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The fire safety training on file for Staff Person #1 was completed online and not in person with a fire protection professional.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff Person #1's last day at the facility is August 16th. Operator will assure that all staff have fire safety training with a fire protection professional face to face within the year
2019-07-22 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #1 lacked an annual written evaluation.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A written staff evaluation was completed for Staff Person #1. The Director will complete written evaluations of staff at least once each 12 months.
2019-07-22 Renewal 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The garbage can in the Kindergarten School Age Classroom was missing a lid.

Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A lidded garbage can was placed in the restroom. All toilet, diapering and sink areas will have a clean, lidded garbage can in place.
2019-02-15 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.66(b) - Original container Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In the toddler room, there were cleaning products n the cupboard above where food or snacks could be prepared.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The cleaning products were move to another location. Cleaning products will be stored away from food and food prep areas.
2019-02-15 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In the Pre-K Blue room, bathroom, the splashboard to the right of the toilet is in need of cleaning. In the toddler room, below the soap dispenser to the right of the toilet is in need of cleaning.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The splashboards in both bathrooms will be cleaned. All floors wall ceilings and play spaces in the facility will be kept clean and in good repair.

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