Shady Lane School - Pittsburgh PA Child Care Center

100 N BRADDOCK AVE , PITTSBURGH PA 15208
(412) 243-4040

About the Provider

Description: Learn how all student gifts, and a diverse community of partners, contributes to the heart and soul of Shady Lane.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00172963
  • Capacity: 190
  • State Rating: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Schools Served: Pittsburgh
  • 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
2019-12-17 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The last two assessments in the file for child #3 and #5 were dated more than 6 months apart.

Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Both files now include current assessments. In the future, assessments will be conducted in October and April.
2019-12-17 Renewal 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency transportation plan was not posted in the art room.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The plan was immediately posted in the room. In the future, we'll check to make sure the posting remains in the room.
2019-12-17 Renewal 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3, a young toddler, and #4, an infant, did not include written verification of the child's most recent 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.)
We will get updated lists from the parents and in the future, we will ask parents to bring in updated shot records as required.
2019-12-17 Renewal 3270.133(2) - Written instructions Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The prescription hydrocortisone for child #1 in the Orange Room did not have written instructions from the individual who prescribed the medicine.

Correction Required: A staff person shall administer a prescription medication only if written instructions are provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine. Instructions for administration contained on a prescription label are acceptable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will get a prescription for the medication from a parent. In the future, we'll make sure all prescription medications are accompanied by a prescription from the doctor.
2019-12-17 Renewal 3270.133(5) - Original label Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There was an expired tube of Neosporin, labeled with a child's name, observed in the Pink room.

Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The medication will be returned to the parents and in the future, staff will check medications monthly and removed expired products.
2019-12-17 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #9 did not include a health assessment or a TB screening.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will get an updated physical and TB for the staff person. In the future, all staff will have both a physical and a TB before working with children.
2019-12-17 Renewal 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The date on the health assessment in the file for staff person #7 could not be verified. The file for staff person #9 did not include a health assessment or a TB screening. The health assessment in the file for staff person #10 was dated after the date that the staff person starting working with children.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will get an updated physical and TB for the staff person. In the future, all staff will have both a physical and a TB before working with children.
2019-12-17 Renewal 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) - Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The health assessment in the file for staff person #8 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff person will not return to the facility until they have a current physical on the state form. In the future, all staff will be required to use the state form.
2019-12-17 Renewal 3270.171(c) - Safe routes posted Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There was no notification of safe routes (pick up/drop-off form) posted in a conspicuous location at the facility.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will post a copy of the safe routes immediately. In the future, we will make sure that the form remains posted.
2019-12-17 Renewal 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #8, hired in January and holding the title of group supervisor, did not include any verification of education.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff person is not returning to the facility until they have appropriate verification of education. In the future, all staff will have proof of education before working with children..
2019-12-17 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Both letters in the file for staff person #1 were dated after the individual's first day with children. One of the letters of reference in the file for staff person #2 was dated after the individual's first day with children. The files for facility persons #1, #2 and #3, all student teachers, did not include any letters of reference. The file for facility person #7, hired in 2016, did not include any letters of 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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Both staff files now include 2 letters of reference. The student teachers are not returning to the facility. In the future, we'll make sure all facility persons have 2 letters of reference before working at the facility
2019-12-17 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The files for facility person #4, #5 and #6, all student teachers with a start date of 9/3/19, included FBI clearance obtained through the Department of Education, which makes them unacceptable. The file for facility person #8, the Facilities Manager, included only proof of request for a state police clearance dated from 2016, not the final clearance.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The student teachers will be removed from the classroom and facility person #8 will not be in or near children until a new state police clearance is on file. In the future, we'll make sure all volunteers have clearances through DHS and that facility persons have final clearances.
2019-12-17 Renewal 3270.36(b)(5) - HS/GED + 2 yrs Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #3, holding the title of AGS, did not include 2500 hours of child care 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The individual will no longer be employed at the facility after 1/6/2020. In the future, we will ensure all employment verification is reviewed and that duties specifically related to child care are listed.
2019-12-17 Renewal 3270.66(b) - Original container Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In the silver room, several bottles of hand sanitizer and oatmeal lotion were observed being stored on a cabinet shelf, with cups and cutlery on the shelf directly below them. All items included instructions to keep out of the reach of children.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The toxics were moved to another cabinet, away from the cups and cutlery. In the future, eating utensils and other items will not be stored next to or underneath toxics.
2019-12-17 Renewal 3270.66(e) - Arts and crafts non-toxic Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Based on conversation with staff, the shaving cream and liquid starch observed in the Pink room's closet, are used for arts and crafts with the children.

Correction Required: Arts and crafts materials shall be nontoxic.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The products will be removed from the room and in the future, all arts and crafts will be non-toxic.

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