Sonshine Quality Child Care - Pittsburgh PA Child Care Center

729 WALLACE AVE , PITTSBURGH PA 15221
(412) 731-5501

About the Provider

Description: SONSHINE QUALITY CHILD CARE is a Child Care Center in PITTSBURGH PA, with a maximum capacity of 90 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00178543
  • Capacity: 90
  • State Rating: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Schools Served: Wilkinsburg Borough - On Site at School
  • 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
2020-06-23 Renewal 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The last two health reports in the file for child #1 and #2 were dated more than 6 months apart, while the children were young toddlers.

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.)
Both files now include current health reports. In the future, we will make sure that young toddlers and infants have updated health reports within 6 months.
2020-06-23 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The last two health assessments in the file for staff person # 2 and #3 were dated more than 24 months apart.

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.)
Both files now include a current health assessment. In the future, we will ensure all staff and facility people have renewed health reports on time.
2020-06-23 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The last two fire safety trainings in the file for staff person #1 through #5 were dated more than 12 months apart.

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.)
All files now include a current fire safety training. In the future, we will ensure that our fire safety training is renewed on time for all staff.
2020-06-23 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The last two Mandated Reporter trainings in the file for staff person #1 and #2 were dated more than 60 months apart. The state police, child abuse and FBI clearances in the file for staff person #2 were expired since late 2019 and the individual was not removed from their child care position until 7/9/20.

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.)
Both files now include current clearances and Mandated Reporter trainings. In the future, we will ensure all mandated reporter trainings and clearances are completed on time.
2020-06-23 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There were a few small areas of chipping paint on the pillars by the back door of the facility, which is where parents and children enter the facility.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The areas of peeling paint were covered. In the future, we will ensure that we remove chipping paint, as needed.
2019-05-17 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A bin with a cracked edge which creates a sharp corner was observed in the young toddler room. A ttoy storage basket in the middle pre-K room was cracked, creating a pinch point. A measuring cup and a mixing bowl in the play table were cracked with pieces missing.

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 repaired or replaced. The measuring cup and bowl were discarded. In the future, any broken toys or bins will be repaired, replaced, or removed to enable equipment used by children to be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.
2019-05-17 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A child's couch in the young toddler room was torn along the seam, making the foam stuffing accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouth.

Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The child's couch was taped. In the future, children's furniture that has stuffing will be maintained in good repair, with no rips or access for children to break pieces off and put in their mouths.
2019-05-17 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The thermometer in the refrigerator in the older toddler room measured at 60 F. The kitchen refrigerator is missing an operating thermometer.

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 operator placed a new thermometer in the refrigerator. In the future, all facility refrigerators will be monitored to be sure they maintain 45 degree F or below and that each facility refrigerator will have a working thermometer inside the refrigerator.
2019-05-17 Renewal 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The last health report in the file for child #3, a young toddler, was dated more than 6 months ago.

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.)
The operator received the necessary updated health report for child #3. in the future, the operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler.
2019-05-17 Renewal 3270.131(e)(2)(i) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1, #2 and #3 did not include evidence of a recent flu shot or written exemption by a parent stating religious or personal objection.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator received the necessary written exemption for child #1, #2, and #3. In the future, the operator shall obtain written exemption by a parent stating religious or personal objection for any shot and be kept in the child's record.
2019-05-17 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The last health assessment in the file for staff person #2 was dated more than 24 months ago. The last two health assessments in the file for staff person #3 were dated more than 24 months apart.

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.)
The file for staff person #3 now includes a current health assessment. In the future, the facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children shall have a health assessment conducted every 24 months.
2019-05-17 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The last two FBI fingerprint clearances in the file for staff person #1 were dated more than 60 months apart and the individual was not removed from their child care position.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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 file now includes a current FBI clearance. In the future, we will ensure all clearances will be renewed within the appropriate time frame.
2019-05-17 Renewal 3270.61(c) - 40 square feet wall-to-wall Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Six preschool children were observed receiving care in the front preschool room, which has a capacity of five children.

Correction Required: Indoor child care space is measured within permanent stationary partitions or walls. The allowable number of children in a space is determined by dividing the total square feet in a space by 40.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
One child was moved to the room next door. In the future, we will utilize capacity picture board that allows children and teachers to visually see when they have reached their limit in specific areas to avoid any capacity violations.
2019-05-17 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A bottle of toilet cleaner labeled 'keep out of the reach of children' was observed on the toilet tank in the preschool classroom, making it accessible to the children in care in the room.

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.)
The toilet cleaner was made inaccessible. In the future, cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.
2019-05-17 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A broken electrical face plate and a broken junction face plate was observed in the upstairs lunch room. A few water-damaged ceiling tiles were observed in the back pre-K classroom. The hinge on the upstairs bathroom door was observed to be dislodged from the door.

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 broken electrical face plate and junction face plate were replaced, the water damaged ceiling tiles in the back pre-K classroom were painted, and the upstairs bathroom door was removed altogether until a new door and new hinges could be installed at a later date.In the future, floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces will be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

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