Description: Small World Early Learning and Development Centers were established in 1981 and are state licensed and a division of The Learning Center. Both are located in the heart of Pittsburgh's Golden Triangle.
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| 2019-10-02 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A play sink with a loose faucet was observed in PS 2 and a child sized table with a loose leg was observed in PS1. Each created a pinch point accessible to children. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Going forward, 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. The sink and the table were removed from the room until they are repaired. |
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| 2019-10-02 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1 and #2 contained immunization records which lacked documentation of having received an influenza vaccine within the past 12 months. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will obtain proof of a flu vaccine or a letter stating the child will not be getting the flu shot. Going forward, we will make sure these are on file. |
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| 2019-10-02 | 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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Noncompliance Area: The files for staff #1 and #2 contained health assessments which were not updated within the required 24 month time frame. The most recent health assessments on file for both staff are now current. 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.) Physicals are now current. In the future health assessments will be obtained before 24 months is up. |
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| 2019-10-02 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Two corner guards were observed to be detached from the corner of the wall; 1 in the restroom and 1 near the entry in the lobby. A crack, which created a pinch point and left a sharp edge exposed, was observed on a 3rd corner guard in the young toddler room. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Going forward, 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. All corner guards were secured and covered. |
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