Tender Care Learning Center-hermitage - Hermitage PA Child Care Center

1475 N HERMITAGE RD , HERMITAGE PA 16148
(724) 962-1998
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About the Provider

Description: Welcome to Tender Care Learning Centers - where the foundation of a lifetime love of learning is set. At Tender Care we provide children with a safe, nurturing and educationally support environment here in Pittsburgh. Day care is not a word that we use to describe our centers. We offer child care and preschool programs designed with the complete picture of a child in mind - to support them emotionally, educationally and socially.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00179055
  • Capacity: 63
  • State Rating: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Schools Served: Hermitage
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 1
  • District Office Phone: (814) 836-5898 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-08-12 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: An approximately 18"x12" plastic storage bin was observed in an area accessible to children in care in the Preschool Room was observed to have a cracked, jagged edge that could cause a laceration and/or puncture injury.

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.)
Bin discarded. Moving forward all storage bins will be inspected on a regular basis. Cracked or broken bins will be removed from the classroom and discarded. New bins will be supplied as needed.
2020-08-12 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for Child #2, who was present in the Young Toddler room, was not present in the classrom.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency contact form placed in classroom. Moving forward all enrolled children will have an emergency contact form placed in the class binder in the classroom on their first day of enrollment.
2020-08-12 Renewal 3270.131(d)(5) - Immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1, a two-year-old child, contained an immunization record that did not include documentation of a flu vaccine in the past year.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
File updated with flu vaccine documentation. Moving forward all enrolled children will have current immunization records, including the flu vaccine, on file
2020-08-12 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff #1 and Staff #3 contained current health assessmenst; however, the previous assessments were completed more than 24 months ago. The file for Staff #2 contained a health assessment that was completed more than 24 months ago.

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.)
Current health assessments on file. Moving forward all staff members will have current health assessments on file that are completed within 24 months of the previous assessment.
2020-08-12 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The first-aid kit present in the Preschool Readiness room did not contain non-sterilized gauze.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Gauze added. Moving forward we will ensure that all first aid kits have the required materials. First aid kits will be inspected by the Health and Safety Coordinator on a regular basis and supplies will be replenished as needed.
2019-06-28 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for facility person #2 contained a current health assessment; however, the previous health assessment was completed more than 24 months ago.

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.)
There is a current health assessment on file. We will make sure that everyone has one in the correct time span.
2019-06-28 Renewal 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) - Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for facility person #1 contained a current health assessment; however, noted assessment did not include the results of an examination for communicable disease, nor a medical professional's assessment of suitability for a position working with children.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Information will be obtained and placed on file. Moving forward, we will make sure that the proper health form is completed on each staff member.
2019-06-28 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: An approximately 7' x 2' wooden bridge was observed to have a sharp screw protruding from underneath of the hand railing in an area accessible to children in care. Said hazard could cause a laceration or puncture injury.

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.)
Screw will be removed. All play equipment will be inspected regularly to ensure that no safety hazards are present.
2019-01-17 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In the Preschool Readiness room, which is used for care of children ages 2-3, two rest mats were observed to have split seems which caused the foam lining to be exposed. Foam lining could be bitten or torn into small pieces, which would present a choking hazard. Although the room is utilized for children aged two or older, Staff #1 acknowledged that several children in care in said room are placing things in their mouths.

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.)
Seems will be reinforced with duct tape. In the future, mats will be checked regularly to ensure that there are no rips or tears and foam is not exposed.
2018-06-26 Renewal 3270.21 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Two crib mattresses in the infant room were observed to have sheets that were too large for the mattress causing the potential for the bunching of material around a sleeping infant.

Correction Required: 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.)
Properly fitted sheets placed on crib mattresses. Moving forward, pack and play mattresses will have properly fitting sheets.
2018-06-26 Renewal 3270.69(b) - 110 F or less Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The hot water to the sink in the young toddler room was measured at 132 degrees Fahrenheit. The hot water to the sink in the infant room was measured at 132 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.)
The hot water has been turned off to both sinks. Hot water will be checked at all sinks accessible to children to make sure that the water temperature is under 110 degrees Fahrenheit.
2018-06-26 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Several aluminum clips along the chain link fence encircling the outside play space were observed to have sharp ends that were accessible to children in care. The toilet in the girls' restroom in the Pre-K Counts room was observed to have one exposed bolt at the side of the toilet securing it to the floor that was accessible to children in care.

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.)
Ends of aluminum clips will be covered. The cap will be replaced on the toilet bolt. Surfaces will be checked and maintained accordingly.
2017-06-27 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Three mats in the infant readiness room were observed to have tears in the seams that exposed foam that was 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Torn mats discarded. All equipment will be checked on a regular basis to ensure there are no safety issues. Equipment that is in poor repair will be removed from the room and discarded accordingly.
2017-06-27 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Files for Child #1 and #2 contained emergency contact forms that did not include the addresses of persons to whom the child can be released.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Release person's addresses added to emergency forms. All enrolled children will have emergency contact forms fully completed upon enrollment. Forms will include all of the necessary information.
2017-06-27 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: File for Child #3, a Preschool child, contained a health assessment that was completed 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Health assessment obtained and placed in child's file. All enrolled children will have an updated child health assessment according to the schedule put forth by the Department of Human Services.

If you are a provider and you believe any information is incorrect, please contact us. We will research your concern and make corrections accordingly.

Reviews

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Robin Oct 07, 2014

thank you for the smiling pumpkin, i was having such a bad day until i got my lunch tray at greenville hospital and some little one made a smiling pumpkin, made me smile to know a little one made it with a huge heart, thank you little ones of Tender Learning Center, i will cherish and keep forever!!

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