Description: TENDER LOVING CARE CHILDRENS CENTER is a Child Care Center in CARNEGIE PA, with a maximum capacity of 85 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2020-07-24 | Renewal | 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was no posted daily schedule in the preschool quiet room. Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) A daily schedule was immediately posted in the preschool Quiet room. This schedule will be followed by staff members when children are in that specific room. Daily activity schedules ensure that staff and children are following specific routines and regulations to maintain ratio and safety of children. |
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| 2020-07-24 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(1) - Child's health history | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The health assessment on file for Child #1 does not include a review of the child's health history. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's health history. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The health assessment for Child #1 was not completed in full by his doctor. They failed to check off a question. On 7/29/20, a new health form was completed. I will make sure that when all health reports are given to me that I will check to see if all questions are not only checked but that each form is completed in full. This will help staff to stay current on each child's health needs and conditions. |
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| 2020-07-24 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The immunization record on file for Child #1 includes only 3 of the 4 Pneumococcal (PCV-13) vaccinations recommended for a child his age, as per ACIP recommendations. 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.) Children are required to have a total of 4 Pneumococcal vaccines. This should be documented and completed on the health history form in each child's file. On 7/29/20, Child #1 was given the 4th Pneumococcal vaccine. There is proof in his file now/ I will ensure that going forward all of the children's vaccines are current and given in full at the necessary age to ensure health and safety requirements for children and staff. |
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| 2020-07-24 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was a fire extinguisher by the door in the preschool room that was not fully charged. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Our fire extinguisher company (National Fire Safety, Pittsburgh PA) came out to the center and removed the uncharged extinguisher and replaced it with one that was charged. Extinguishers will be inspected/checked periodically throughout the year to make certain the arrow is in the "green area." This will insure they are in proper working order to maintain the safety of the staff and children. the company will be contacted immediately if one is found to not be charged. |
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| 2019-07-24 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the multi-purpose room there was a plastic picnic table cracked on the bench and a bin that was observed to be cracked causing a pinch point. In the quiet room there was a little tikes mini copper with a broken screw cap causing sharp edges to be exposed. In the outside play space on the wooden picnic table, bolts were exposed. 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.) I will purchase and install bolt covers. Picnic table and bin will be removed. The mini copper was fixed by removing the sharp edges. In the future I will do weekly inspections to make sure all equipment is in good repair. |
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| 2019-07-24 | Renewal | 3270.105 - High Chairs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the multi-purpose room it was observed that one of the high chairs did not have a T-shaped safety strap. Correction Required: High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The high chair was removed from the facility. In the future all high chairs that are located within the facility will have T-shaped safety strap. |
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| 2019-07-24 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The agreement form for child #1 lacked an arrival and departure time. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Arrival and departure times were put onto the agreement form. In the future, all newly enrolled children will have a completed agreement form including arrival and departure. |
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| 2019-07-24 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the preschool room bathroom, on the right hand side by the toilet, the plaster was chipping and coming apart. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The bathroom wall will be fixed. In the future checks will be made to ensure all surfaces are in good repair. |
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| 2019-01-29 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child #1 was observed in the classroom, but a review of the emergency contact forms in the preschool room revealed that his form was not in the classroom where he was receiving care. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) We immediately made a copy of his emergency contact form and placed it in the proper file in the room he was in at the time. We will make sure emergency contact forms are always with the child. |
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| 2019-01-29 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At 10:05 Am on 1/29/19, staff person #1 was observed in the preschool classroom with 1 older toddler and 8 preschool age children. Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) We will maintain ratio at all times by remaining in our designated rooms while the children are present. We will follow the correct ratios during the time of caring for mixed age d children. We will follow the ratio guide of the youngest child. This was addressed and corrected at time of inspection and addressed again June 17, 2019. |
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| 2019-01-29 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There were holes in the wall in the infant room where the gate to the eating area had pulled out of the wall, exposing the drywall. 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.) I immediately called a carpenter who arrived that same day and repaired the holes in the wall where the infant room gate was attached. I sent the picture to the CR that day. We will continue to monitor conditions at the facility and will make necessary repairs as quickly as possible. |
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| 2018-07-13 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The agreement for Child #1 did not include the child's arrival and departure times. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The parent for Child #1 will update the agreement to include the arrival and departure time. I will make certain arrival and departure times are noted on agreements prior to the child starting. |
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| 2018-07-13 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff person #1 did not include a signed disclosure statement. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Each new staff member will have a signed disclosure statement in their file on or prior to their first day of employment. Staff person #1 will sign the disclosure statement. |
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| 2018-07-13 | Renewal | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff person #1 did not include verification of education, such as a high school diploma, general education development certificate or education transcripts. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Staff person #1 will submit her high school diploma and a copy will be placed in her file. I will make sure staff persons show proof of education prior to starting work. |
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| 2017-07-05 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The health assessment on file for Child #1 does not include a statement from the physician or health care provider which indicates that the child is free from contagious disease and may attend child care. Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The parent for Child #1 will submit an updated health assessment. Upon every child's enrollment, I will provide the proper child health appraisal to the parent so that their pediatrician can complete it. It will remain in the child's file at all times. It will include the proper statement on the form. |
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