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Small Wonders at the UPMC

Pittsburgh, PA · Allegheny County
3875 Bigelow Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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Capacity
148 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
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State Rating
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📞 (412) 687-3677
3875 Bigelow Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00246150
License Issued
Dec 3, 2025
Active Through
Dec 3, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 5

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Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Thursday7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Friday7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-03-03 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #1 was observed to contain a current State Police clearance dated 1/22/26 and there was no proof of having applied for the clearance prior to first day working with children (See IS CODE SHEET) as required under the Child Protective Service Law (CPSL.)

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.)
Moving forward the Center Director will make sure that all new hires/facility person's record shall include a copy of request for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed information required under the CPSL.
2026-03-03 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: In the Kindergarten Prep Room, an electrical outlet accessible to children 5 years of age or younger that was located near the thinking and learning area was observed to be missing one protective cover.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Moving forward the Center Director will walk through the center to make sure that all electrical outlets have a protective receptacle covering on them in each classroom and hallway of the building where children ages 5 years of age or younger have access to.
2026-03-03 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: In the Toddler One's and Two's Room, one ceiling tile near the doorway was observed to not be kept clean as evidence by having water damage spots from an unknown water source. In the Movement Matters Zone, three ceiling tiles were observed to not be kept clean as evidence by having water damage spots due to a leak from the roof.

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.)
Moving forward the Center Director will make sure floors, walls, ceiling tiles and other surfaces, including the facilities outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.
2025-09-29 Renewal 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)

Description: Exam communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #4 contained a current health assessment that lacked an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #4 provided a current health assessment which included an examination for communicable diseases and the results of it and it was placed in the staff person's file.
2025-09-29 Renewal 3270.151(c)(5) - Physician/CRNP assessment Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(5)

Description: Physician/CRNP assessment

Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #1 contained a current health assessment that lacked the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide childcare.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide childcare.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person # 1 provided an updated health assessment with a physician's (or CRNP's) assessment that staff person was suitable to provide child care. The assessment has been placed in Staff Person #1's file.
2025-09-29 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #3 was observed to contain fire safety trainings that were conducted more than 12 months apart; those fire safety trainings are dated 9/2/25 and 8/30/24.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety 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.)
Moving forward the Center Director will make sure that all staff and volunteers participate at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional before the training expires. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of the facility persons during a fire drill, and during a fire, and the use of the facilities fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.
2025-09-29 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #5 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Mandated Reporter Training; Staff person #5 has since completed the training on 1/24/25.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Moving forward the Center Director will make sure that all new hires take all required pre-service trainings within their first 90 days of hire.
2025-09-29 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #5 contained Mandated Reporter Training dated 1/24/25 which was not obtained within the first 90 days of hire (See IS CODE SHEET).

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Moving forward the Center Director will make sure that all new hires take Mandated Reporter Training within their first 90 days of hire.
2025-09-29 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff person #2 (See IS Code Sheet), who has resided out of state within the previous five years, was observed to have a West Virginia Child Abuse and Neglect check dated 8/4/25 which was not obtained prior to their first day working with children as required by the Child Protective Service Law (CPSL). Staff person #2 was also observed to have a West Virginia Sex Offender check in the file however it was not dated therefore it cannot be determined if the check was done prior to working with children. The file for Staff person #5 (See IS Code Sheet), who has resided out of state within the previous five years, was observed to lack a Georgia Sex Offender check.

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.)
Staff person #2 got a West Virginia Sex Offender check with the required date on it and it was placed in her file. Staff person #5 obtained the required Georgie Sex Offender check which was placed in their file.
2025-09-29 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: The following electrical outlets, accessible to children five years of age or younger, were observed to be missing one protective covering: In the hallway across from the entrance to the Toddler 2 Room and in the Kindergarten Prep Room near the thinking and learning area.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Center Director immediately got covers for the electrical outlets and they were placed immediately in the hallway outlet across from the entrance to the Toddler 2's room and the Preschool room's thinking and learning area.
2025-09-29 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: The following ceiling tiles were observed to not be kept clean as evidence by having water spots from an unknown water source; one ceiling tile above the eating area on the Toddler side and two ceiling tiles above the dramatic play area on the Twos side.

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 Center Director contacted the facilities department and placed a work order immediately to replace the ceiling tiles that were not in good condition.
2025-09-29 Renewal 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked a copy of the annual fire system inspection report.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Center Director promptly obtained the copy of the annual fire system report on September 30, 2025.
2024-09-12 Renewal 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)

Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months

Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #2, who is a young toddler, was observed to contain an updated health report dated 4/26/24 which was conducted more than 6 months from the previously dated 9/15/23 health report on file.

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.)
Child file #2 young toddler has a current health report on file.
2024-09-12 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact information form that was not reviewed and signed by the parent every 6 months; the two most recent reviews of the emergency contact form were signed on 6/17/24 and 11/30/23.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #1 has a current emergency contact form on file.
2024-09-12 Renewal 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The documented annual emergency drill dated 8/27/24 lacked special accommodations the facility used for any category of children, and any problems encountered that is required to be documented when conducting the emergency drill, per announcement C-22-04.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Moving forward the center director will make sure that all emergency drills are conducted annually and have the special accommodations and list of problems sections completed on the PA Emergency Drill Log, and kept on file at the facility.
2024-09-12 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety Training; Staff person #1 has since completed the training on 6/11/24.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 had completed the Health and Safety Training on 6/11/2024.
2024-09-12 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: In the 3 year old room, gallons of paint and setting compound labeled 'Keep Out of Reach of Children' were observed on the floor and considered 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All paint and toxic material were removed by Center Director while certification rep. was on site.
2024-09-12 Renewal 3270.75(a) - In child care spaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(a)

Description: In child care spaces

Noncompliance Area: The 3 year old room was observed to lack a first aid kit.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Center Director made a new first aid kit and placed it in the room while Cert rep was on site.
2023-09-26 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: Observed the refrigerator in the pre k room did not have an operable thermometer. Observed the refrigerator in the preschool room needed to be cleaned.

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director will ensure that each classroom refrigerator has a working and operable thermometer in it. That reads 45" or below.
2023-09-26 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #1 did not contain documentation of the completed health and safety professional development training update which was required to be completed by the due date of 12/30/22.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director will ensure that anyone hired in 2022 will completed the 1 hour health and safety update. Staff file #1 has completed the 1 hour health and safety update on October 1, 2023. All other staff have completed this training by the 12/30/22 deadline.
2023-09-26 Renewal 3270.161(d) - Potentially hazardous food refrigerated Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.161(d)

Description: Potentially hazardous food refrigerated

Noncompliance Area: Observed in the toddler 2 room, a bottle of milk stored in a lunch bag which was not stored in a refrigerator.

Correction Required: Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director will ensure that any stored milk will be placed in the refrigerator immediately. The milk that was in the lunch bag did have ice packs in it at the time of the licensing visit. The milk was placed in a refrigerator outside the classroom to keep cool and safe for drinking.
2023-09-26 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #1 contained documentation of fire safety training which was completed more than 12 months after the previous valid fire safety training.

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.)
The director will ensure that staff# 1 has completed fire safety. Fire safety was completed on September 9, 2023 but was due in July 2023. The director will check files monthly to ensure that all staff are up to date on annual state trainings before they expire.
2023-09-26 Renewal 3270.72(b) - Screened Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.72(b)

Description: Screened

Noncompliance Area: Observed 2 windows in the preschool room, which were open and used for ventilation, did not have screens.

Correction Required: Windows or doors used for ventilation shall be screened when open.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director will contact the building owner's facility person. The building owner's facility person will seal the 2 windows so that they cannot be opened until screens can be placed in them.
2023-09-26 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: Observed ceiling and wall vents, throughout the rooms and halls of the facility, which needed to be cleaned. Observed pieces of broken plastic and a small amount of trash in the preschool outdoor play area.

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 director will ensure that the cleaning company cleans the vents and ceiling vents monthly to clean dust from them. The director will also make sure the playground is free of debris and trash by doing daily checks of the playground and throwing away any plastic bottles or trash that is on the playground.
2022-09-14 Renewal 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 2 pm in the young toddler room where staff person #7 was present with 9 young toddlers sleeping on their rest equipment, one child was positioned behind a cabinet and the staff person could not see the child's face from where they were sitting at the time.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Director and Health and Safety Director will ensure that all staff have a map of where the students should be placed for nap time. The children shall be placed where the staff can see, hear, and assess the children at all times. No child or rest equipment shall be placed behind a cabinet and the teacher should be able to see the child¿s face at all times as well. On Wednesday September 14, 2022. DHS conducted a sleep check and staff person #9 was present with 9 children and couldn¿t see one (1) child¿s face. The Center Director moved that child so staff person #9 could see their face.
2022-09-14 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

Noncompliance Area: The last two health assessments in the file for child #1, a preschooler were dated 6/7/21 and 7/13/22.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All child health assessments will be updated every 12 months for an older toddler or preschooler.
2022-09-14 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan did not include information regarding continuity of operations.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The facility¿s emergency plan will include a continuity of operations
2022-09-14 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #4 and #7 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #4 and #7 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: FA/CPR.

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 #4 and #7 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #4 and #7, staff person #4 and #7 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #4 and #7 have both completed CPR/First Aid Training by an approved PQAS instructor who uses an approved curriculum on Thursday September 15, 2022 and Sunday September 18, 2022 respectively.
2022-09-14 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

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 last two health assessments in the file for staff person #1 were dated 1/17/20 and 2/10/22. The last two health assessments in the file for staff person #5 were dated 5/7/19 and 7/22/22.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person¿s #1 and #5 have provided their updated health assessments on September 14, 2022.
2022-09-14 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #5 did not include 12 hours of training between 12/19/20 and 12/19/21.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person # 5 will maintain 12 hours of training moving forward
2022-09-14 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1, #6 and #8, hired before 12/19/20, did not have current FA/CPR training by 6/17/21, as their previous certification had expired and was not updated until after 6/17/21.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1, #6, #8, will complete CPR and First Aid training before it expires
2022-09-14 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: The last two fire safety trainings in the file for staff person #1 were dated 2/15/20 and 2/21/22. The initial fire safety training in the file for staff person #6, hired 7/1/19, was dated 11/14/21. The last two fire safety trainings in the file for staff person #7 were dated 12/8/20 and 2/21/22. The last two fire safety trainings in the file for staff person #8 were dated 2/1/21and 2/8/22.

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 persons #1, #6, #7, #8 and volunteers will complete Fire Safety training that focuses on fire protection, maintenance of smoke detectors, and duties of facility persons during a fire drill, and the use of facilities fire extinguishers.
2022-09-14 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: The first FA/CPR training in the file for staff person #2, hired 11/1/21, was dated 5/4/22. Staff person #5 and #7 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: FA/CPR

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #5 and #7 will have until 11/24/22 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #5 and #7 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #5 and #7, staff person #5 and #7 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person¿s #5 and #7 have completed CPR and First Aid by a PQAS instructor on September 18, 2022. Staff person #5 had not been on site for a couple weeks due to schooling. Staff person #7 was supervised and placed with another teacher until she received CPR/FA training by a PQAS Instructor.
2022-09-14 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: The last two evaluations in the file for staff person #9 were dated 1/3/21 and 1/15/22.

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.)
Staff person #9 will have an annual evaluation each year every 12 months
2022-09-14 Renewal 3270.35(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Bachelor's/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.35(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Bachelor's/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: The college diploma in the file for staff person #3, holding the title of group supervisor, did not specify the degree.

Correction Required: A group supervisor shall have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field. 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.)
Staff person #3 provided college transcripts that specified what the degree was in when DHS was on site. All group supervisors will have transcripts from an accredited college or university when their degree does not specify early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field.
2022-09-14 Renewal 3270.37(c) - Aides supervised all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.37(c)

Description: Aides supervised all times

Noncompliance Area: The college diploma in the file for staff person #3, holding the title of group supervisor, did not specify the degree, There was also no proof of child care experience, qualifying them as an aide at the time of the inspection. The staff person was observed in a room alone with preschool children.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
When a group supervisor is hired and has a college diploma, the Director and Health and Safety Director will ensure that their college diploma specifies what the degree is in. If the diploma is not specific to what the degree is in, the Director and Health and Safety Director will ask for transcripts, verification of hours of child care experience, education, and training prior to working at the center
2022-09-14 Renewal 3270.94(a)(2) - Different times of day Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(2)

Description: Different times of day

Noncompliance Area: All fire drills between 9/29/21 and 8/26/22 were conducted between 7:04 am and 10:37 am.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at different times of the day or night, or both, if applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All fire drills will be conducted by the Director and Health and Safety Director from different hypothetical locations and these locations will be rotated monthly as well the times of day or night that fire drills are conducted. Fire drill locations will never be the same.
2022-09-14 Renewal 3270.94(a)(4) - Hypothetical locations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(4)

Description: Hypothetical locations

Noncompliance Area: The fire drills conducted consecutively on 1/20/22 and 2/16/22 listed the hypothetical location as "front entrance." The fire drills conducted consecutively between 3/30/22 and 6/29/22 all listed the hypothetical location as "front lobby."

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that the hypothetical locations of the fire are rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location is never the same for consecutive drills.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All fire drills will be conducted by the Director and Health and Safety Director from different hypothetical locations and these locations will be rotated monthly as well the times of day or night that fire drills are conducted. Fire drill locations will never be the same.
2022-09-14 Renewal 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have proof of purchase of the fire detection system.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Director will maintain the attestation form for fire detection system on file for annual inspection. On Wednesday September 14, 2022, the director of Small Wonders signed an attestation for the fire detection system that the DHS representative provided.

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