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Southminster Child Care Center

Pittsburgh, PA · Allegheny County
CORNER OF WASHINGTON ROAD, Pittsburgh, PA 15228
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Capacity
72 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
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State Rating
2

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Contact Information

📞 (412) 571-9229
CORNER OF WASHINGTON ROAD
Pittsburgh, PA 15228
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Active License
License Number
CER-00251063
License Issued
Feb 28, 2026
Active Through
Feb 28, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 5

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Southminster Child Care Center is located in Southminster Presbyterian Church. We are located in Mount Lebanon on the corner of Washington Road and Castle Shannon Boulevard. Our address is 799 Washington Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15228. Southminster Child Care Center is close to the "T", bus lines and is 20 minutes from downtown Pittsburgh.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-11-18 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #4 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): (PQAS pediatric first aid and cpr).

Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #4 will have until _12/27/25 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #4 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 4-, staff person #4 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff member completed CPR/First Aid training in 11/20/2025, by a PQAS certified trainer.
2025-11-18 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #7 has completed mandated reporter training late. (not within a 60 month window) This is evidenced by the documented mandated reporter trainings on file being dated 6/2019 and 7/2024.

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.)
Staff member completed Mandated Reporter Training on July 11, 2024.
2025-11-18 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 files for staff #4 and #5 lack valid out of state clearances. #4 was due 1/2/25 and #5 was due 9/22/25.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Persons # 4 and #5 may not work in a child care position at the facility until valid clearances are obtained. 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 #4, from California- California does not release clearances for employment purposes. Facility has placed a note in the employee's file stating that Calif. Does not provide clearances. This was completed, as directed by our Certification Rep. Staff #5, from Florida, on 11/20/2025, SCCC received a letter that no criminal record was found in Florida. Both staff signed the updated Disclosure Statement on 11/17/2025. All necessary out of state clearances were obtained. Staff did not work with children until valid clearances were on file.
2025-11-18 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 following staff updated clearances late (beyond 60 months): #1 - child abuse due 5/2025 and obtained 9/2025; state police due 5/2025 and obtained 9/2025; FBI due 6/2025 and obtained 9/2025. #2 - child abuse due 8/2025 and obtained 10/2025; state police due 7/2025 and obtained 9/2025; FBI due 8/2025 and obtained 9/2025. #6 - state police due 9/13/2025 and obtained 9/17/2025; FBI due 9/10/2025 and obtained 9/18/2025.

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 #1 became up to date as of 9/2025, staff #2 became up to date as of 10/2025, and #6 became up to date as of 9/2025.
2025-11-18 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: The evaluation for staff #3 was late. It was due 8/2025 and completed 9/2025.

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 #3 was due for an annual evaluation in August 2025. Staff received the evaluation in September 2025.
2025-11-18 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: Observed peeling paint on the church building wall in the playground (large muscle space).

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.)
Wall surface under windows were scraped and repaired. Then a plastic covering was attached so that we do not have peeling paint in the future.
2025-11-18 Renewal 3270.95(b) - Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(b)

Description: Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: The fire detection system was not tested every 30 days as evidenced by the following test dates:12/3/24 -1/7/25, 3/31/25 - 5/6/25, 7/1/25 - 8/5/25,9/2/25 - 10/7/25.

Correction Required: 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.)
Fire detection system will be tested every 30 days or sooner to ensure the system is working correctly. Administration will work with the maintenance department to make sure we are checking every 30 days.
2025-09-18 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2024-11-19 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 files for staff #1, #3, #5 contain health assessments that were updated late. #1 due 6/2024 and obtained 7/2024; #3 due 5/2024 and obtained 6/2024; #5 due 4/8/2024 and obtained 4/17/2024.

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 members had health assessment performed beyond the 24 month date required. Each were a month past due. Staff were up to date within 30 days after the 24 month period.
2024-11-19 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1 contains pediatric first aid and cpr training that was renewed late. It was due 6/2023 and obtained 8/2023.

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 member completed CPR/First Aide training on 8/2023, it was due on 6/2023.
2024-11-19 Renewal 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1 contains annual training hours for the 7/2023 - 7/2024 period that were late. 5 hours from 11/2024 were used to satisfy the 7/2023 - 7/2024 window.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff was late in completing the 12 hours of professional development required. the required hours were completed by 11/2024.
2024-11-19 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid and cpr. It was due 1/2024 and completed 3/2024.

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 completed the required pre-service training in March 2024 and it should have been done by Jan. 2024.
2024-11-19 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 following staff files contain clearances that were updated late: #3 - criminal due 8/2024 and obtained 9/2024, child abuse due 8/2024 and obtained 9/2024; #4 - FBI due 6/22/2024 and obtained 6/24/2024; #6 - criminal due 9/19/2024 and obtained 9/24/2024, child abuse due 9/12/2024 and obtained 9/30/2024, NSOR due 11/6/2024 and obtained 11/7/2024.

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 completed all within the 30 days past the due date. Administration will be certain to keep clearances up to date for all staff.
2024-11-19 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: Observed one unlocked janitor's closet in the hallway that had cleaning products in it that were accessible to the 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.)
The closet door was locked on 11/19/24 by custodial staff and the child care director, and custodial staff was reminded to keep the janitor's closet locked at all times while children are in the center.
2024-11-19 Renewal 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: On 2 occasions since the previous annual inspection, fire drills exceeded 60 days. ( 11/8/23-1/12/24; 3/11/24-6/21/24).

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 least once every 60 days.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Fire drills were past the 60 day time span but were completed. Administration will do a fire drill at least every 60 days.
2023-11-28 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: There were two climbing bolsters in the outdoor playground that had tears on the vinyl surface covering.

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.)
Outdoor equipment was removed and disposed of.
2023-11-28 Renewal 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: A written emergency transportation plan detailing transportation procedures for a medical emergency was not posted in the Preschool 2 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.)
- Emergency Transportation Plan- Procedure were reposted in Preschool II classroom.
2023-11-28 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #1, who is a preschool age child, are dated 5/2/22 and 6/1/23, more than 12 months apart. The most recent health assessments on file for Child #2, who is a preschool age child, is dated 10/5/22, more than 12 months ago.

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. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #1 was corrected on 6/1/2023. Child #2 will produce an updated health form.
2023-11-28 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 Health and Safety professional development training update on file for Staff person #1 is dated 9/9/23, after the deadline of 12/30/22, as per Announcement C-22-06.

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.)
- Staff member completed training on 9/9/2023, documentation was placed in staff file to prove the course was taken.
2023-11-28 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 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #2 were dated 10/19/21 and 11/9/23, 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. 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 member had health assessment performed on 11/9/2023.
2023-11-28 Renewal 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.192(3) - Exam communicable disease/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.192(3)

Description: Exam communicable disease/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: The current health assessment on file for Staff person #4 does not indicate if the staff person was assessed for communicable/contagious disease.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. 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 member's last day was 12/8/2023.
2023-11-28 Renewal 3270.151(c)(5)/3270.192(3) - Physician/CRNP assessment/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(5)/3270.192(3)

Description: Physician/CRNP assessment/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: The health assessment on file for Staff person #4 does not include the physician or health care professional's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. 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 member's last day was 12/8/2023.
2023-11-28 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 #1 does not contain documentation of a completed NSOR certificate within 45 days of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the 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. Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff member applied for NSOR. At the completion of her shift on November 28, 2023, she was taken off the schedule until proof of NSOR documentation was available.
2023-11-28 Renewal 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #3, classified as an assistant group supervisor, does not include a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 30 credits in education or a related human services field; or a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate, 15 credits in education or a related human services field and 1 year of experience with children; or a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.

Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. 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 employee was changed to aide in description until she obtains the proper number of hours.
2023-11-28 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff person #1 includes a staff evaluation dated 10/2023, more than 12 months after hire (See LIS Code sheet).

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 member's evaluation was done on 10/2023
2023-11-28 Renewal 3270.71 - Heat Source Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.71

Description: Heat Source

Noncompliance Area: The surface of the radiator cover on the wall across from the doorway in the infant room, and which is accessible to children in care, measure over 110 degrees Fahrenheit.

Correction Required: Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110° F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Thermostats were turned down to provide a surface temperature below 110 degrees. The custodial manager will recalibrate the temperature controls in each classroom and rec hall.
2023-11-28 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: There was an area of exposed plaster on the wall in the young toddler room where a coat hook had pulled out of the wall, damaging the surface.

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.)
-Coat hook was reattached, and wall surface was repaired.
2023-11-28 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: There was a spot of peeling paint, accessible to children, on the rear wall in the young toddler classroom. There was peeling paint in the social hall/gross motor room on the post and along the wall on the left of the room.

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.)
Tape was put on the areas notated until custodial staff can prime and paint the areas.
2022-11-18 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 emergency plan on site does not include provisions regarding volunteer emergency preparedness training, and continuity of operations, required as of 7/1/22, as per Announcement C-22-04.

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.)
- Researched a continuity of operations plans to add to my emergency plan. Incorporated it into my current emergency plan and sent it to DHS on November 29,2022. We do not have volunteers in the center, all employees are paid staff.
2022-11-18 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 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #2 were dated 8/3/20 and 10/15/22, more than 24 months apart. The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #4 were dated 8/19/20 and 9/26/22, more than 24 months apart. The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #5 were dated 11/25/19 and 1/11/22, 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. 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 members 2, 4, 5 have now have current health assessments.
2022-11-18 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1, #2, #3, #4 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Get Started with Center-Based Care-Building Blocks for Quality. Staff person #1 completed the training on 5/23/22; Staff person #2 completed the training on 5/15/22; Staff person #3 completed the training on 6/5/22; Staff person #4 completed the training on 5/7/22.

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 members completed the required Getting Started with Center Based Care-Building Blocks for Quality. Documentation was placed in staff files to show completion of the course.
2022-11-18 Renewal 3270.69(b) - 110º F or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.69(b)

Description: 110º F or less

Noncompliance Area: The water in the sink by the window in the hallway bathroom measured 119 degrees Fahrenheit.

Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Custodial manager was informed of the violation and has committed that the temperature regulator will be reset to a temperature not to exceed 110 degrees, as per the regulation.
2022-11-18 Renewal 3270.71 - Heat Source Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.71

Description: Heat Source

Noncompliance Area: There were 2 register covers in Rec Hall that measured 136 degrees Fahrenheit to the touch, and 2 register covers in the Infant room that measured over 110 degrees Fahrenheit to the touch. All register covers were accessible to children.

Correction Required: Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110° F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Thermostats were turned down to provide a surface temperature below 110 degrees. The custodial manager will recalibrate the temperature controls in each classroom and rec hall.
2022-11-18 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: There was bubbled plaster and peeling paint on the far wall, under the windows in Rec Hall, within reach of children.

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.)
Custodial team will scrape, patch , prime and paint all areas that are peeling or bubbling.
2021-11-08 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #2, who has a start date working in child care as 8/9/21 contained a current health assessment dated 8/20/21 which was not obtained prior to providing initial service in a child care setting. The staff file for Staff person #3, contained a current health assessment dated 10/9/21 which was obtained more than 24 months from the previously dated 9/25/19 health assessment on file.

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.)
Staff #2 has a current health assessment and we will make sure that it is completed before the staff will start at the center. Staff #3 has a current health assessment on file.
2021-11-08 Renewal 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)

Description: Mantoux TB

Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #2, who has a start date working in child care as 8/9/21, contained a tuberculosis screening dated 10/24/21 which was not obtained within previous 12 months of new employment.

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.)
Staff #2 obtained a new tuberculosis test.
2021-11-08 Renewal 3270.27(a)(1) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(1)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The facility emergency plan lacked a lockdown procedure.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
In the Emergency Operation Plan, in Checklist D: Specific Incident Checklists, the checklist was created to cover what is to be done in the event of a lockdown. Staff will be trained on the update.
2021-11-08 Renewal 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The facility emergency plan lacked accommodations for infants and toddlers in the event of an emergency.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
In the Emergency Operations Plan, under section #3 Concept of Operations, a section was created. Special medical, physical or behavioral needs was added to address accommodations for infants and toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.
2021-11-08 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 staff file for Staff person #1, who has a start date working in child care of 8/9/21, lacked a valid FBI clearance on file at time of hire; a DOE FBI clearance was on file which is no longer an acceptable clearance per the Child Protective Service Law (CPSL). Staff #1 has a DHS FBI clearance dated 8/20/21 on file.

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 staff member did get the acceptable clearance per the Child Protective Service Law (CPSL) and was placed in their file.
2021-11-08 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: In the Rec Hall an electrical outlet, located to the right of the youth lounge door, was observed to lack two protective receptacle covers.

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.)
Two covers were placed in the electrical receptacle to keep the children safe.

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