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The Learning Bridge Llc

Pittsburgh, PA · Allegheny County
2090 Greentree Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15220
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2090 Greentree Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
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CER-00248553
License Issued
Dec 16, 2025
Active Through
Dec 16, 2026
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Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
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Early Learning Resource Center for Region 5

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The Learning Bridge Llc is a Child Care Center in Pittsburgh PA. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-09-17 Renewal 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: The release persons field for child service agreement on children #3 and 4 was observed to incomplete.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Have parent/s fill in names of the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
2025-09-17 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)

Description: Admission date

Noncompliance Area: The agreements for child #, 1,2,3,4, and 5 lacked a date of admission.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Filled in the date of admission.
2025-09-17 Renewal 3270.123(a)(7) - Services considered extra Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(7)

Description: Services considered extra

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the agreement for child #3, #4, and #5 did not specify the services which are to be considered as extra.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
No special services are provided; therefore, I filled in N/A.
2025-09-17 Renewal 3270.151(c)(5) - Physician/CRNP assessment Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(5)

Description: Physician/CRNP assessment

Noncompliance Area: There was no check mark in section 3 of the adult health assessment for staff #3, indicating the physician's or CRNP'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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #3 went back to their doctor and had them certify that they are in fact suitable to provide child care.
2025-09-17 Renewal 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(a)

Description: Pick-up and drop-off points

Noncompliance Area: The most recently dated annual notification to local traffic safety authorities of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility was dated for 08/15/24, more than one year ago.

Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Updated the annual notification to local traffic safety authorities and resent to the municipality.
2025-09-17 Renewal 3270.21 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.21

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The kitchen was unlocked and accessible to children. A Swiffer mop with cleaning chemicals was in the kitchen. in the kitchen, a low cabinet containing cleaning materials was unlocked and accessible to children.

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.)
We locked the door.
2025-09-17 Renewal 3270.36(b) - Assistant Group Supervisor qualifications Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.36(b)

Description: Assistant Group Supervisor qualifications

Noncompliance Area: Facility staff #3 has a foreign degree that must be evaluated in order to qualify for Assistant Group Supervisor Qualifications.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified at § 3270.36(b)(1-5).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #3 will submit credentials for evaluation, following the processes laid out by the PA Key and PA DHS and work as an aid until credentials are evaluated positively.
2025-05-07 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: In the Resource Room, the Main Room, and the Art Room white shelving units were observed to have sharp corners. In the Main Room, a cracked purple bin with a sharp edge was observed. In the Main Room, two wooden chairs were observed to have loose screws, and not in good repair. In the Gross Motor Room, a blue cushion was observed to ripped along the seem, and not in good repair. In the Gross Motor Room, a black mat was observed to contain rips, and not in good repair.

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.)
Foam corners were placed on the shelving units. The purple bin was replaced. The two wooden chairs were thrown out. The blue and black mats were thrown out.
2025-05-07 Renewal 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: On 5/7/25 at approximately 9:45am, Staff #1 left the Art Room to open the front door leaving two children unsupervised.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Supervision was corrected when Staff #1 returned to the Art Room.
2025-05-07 Renewal 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: On 5/7/25 at approximately 9:45am, Staff #1 left the Art Room to open the front door leaving two children unsupervised.

Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Supervision was corrected when Staff #1 returned to the Art Room.
2025-05-07 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: The files for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5 lacked a Child Service Report to provide information to families about the child's growth and development.

Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will complete child service reports for Child 1-5.
2025-05-07 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for Child #3 lacked a complete address for the listed release persons. The emergency contact form for Child #5 lacked addresses for the listed release persons.

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.)
Addresses will be added to Child #3 and Child #4's emergency contact form.
2025-05-07 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: On 5/7/25 at approximately 12:20pm, Staff #2 left the facility taking the Main Room's emergency to go bag, which contained the emergency contact forms for the children in care at the facility.

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.)
The emergency forms for the children were back in the classroom when Staff #1 returned to the facility.
2025-05-07 Renewal 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)

Description: Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 contained a health report form dated 4/30/25, more than 60 days after the child's start date.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #1 has a current health form on file
2025-05-07 Renewal 3270.133(4) - Locked Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(4)

Description: Locked

Noncompliance Area: An albuterol inhaler for Child #1 was observed in a cubby and accessible to children.

Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The inhaler for Child #1 was immediately placed out of reach of children.
2025-05-07 Renewal 3270.133(6) - Written consent Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(6)

Description: Written consent

Noncompliance Area: An albuterol inhaler for Child #1 lacked written parental consent for administration.

Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will have the parent of Child #1 complete the medical consent form.
2025-05-07 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 file for Staff #5 contained a health assessment dated 8/21/23, more than 12 months prior to the date of hire. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)

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 #5 will have a health assessment completed.
2025-05-07 Renewal 3270.161(d) - Potentially hazardous food refrigerated Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.161(d)

Description: Potentially hazardous food refrigerated

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the children's lunchboxes containing potentially hazardous foods from home were observed in the cubbies, not refrigerated.

Correction Required: Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Lunch boxes were placed in the refrigertor.
2025-05-07 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #3 and Staff #4 lacked two written, nonfamily references.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #3 and STaff #4 will provide two nonfamily references.
2025-05-07 Renewal 3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) - Contact when arises/Contact when ended Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4)

Description: Contact when arises/Contact when ended

Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan parent letter lacked information on a method to contact parents during an emergency and after the emergency has ended.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will add a method to contact parents during and after an emergency to the parent letter.
2025-05-07 Renewal 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan parent letter lacked the accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

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.)
I will add accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with chronic medical conditions, and children with disabilities to the emergency plan parent letter.
2025-05-07 Renewal 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The facility did not contain documentation of completing an emergency drill.

Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will complete an emergency drill and document it.
2025-05-07 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff #3, Staff #4, and Staff #5 did not contain documentation of emergency plan training.

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will complete emergency plan training with Staff 3, 4, and 5 and document it.
2025-05-07 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: The most recent fire safety training on file for Staff #3 is dated 8/1/23, more than 12 months prior.

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.)
Staff #3 will look for or take an updated fire safety training.
2025-05-07 Renewal 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10)

Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

Noncompliance Area: The fire for Staff #4 contained a First Aid/CPR certificate dated 11/17/24, more than 90 days after the date of hire. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #4 has a current first aid/CPR training on file.
2025-05-07 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 #3 lacked a PA State Police clearance.

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. Staff #3--- may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #3 acquired a new state police clearance.
2025-05-07 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff #3 and Staff #4 lacked a written staff evaluation.

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.)
I will create a staff evaluation and complete it with Staff #3 and Staff #4.
2025-05-07 Renewal 3270.36(b)(3) - HS/GED, 15 credits + 1 yr Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(3)

Description: HS/GED, 15 credits + 1 yr

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #5, observed working alone in the Main Room, did not include a high school diploma or 2500 hours of childcare experience.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate, 15 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #5 will acquire a diploma and childcare experience forms.
2025-05-07 Renewal 3270.51 - Similar Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.51

Description: Similar Age Level

Noncompliance Area: On 5/7/25 at approximately 9:45am, Staff #1 left the Art Room to open the front door leaving two children unsupervised.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Ratio was corrected when Staff #1 reentered the Art Room.
2025-05-07 Renewal 3270.54(a) - Two facility persons present in facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.54(a)

Description: Two facility persons present in facility

Noncompliance Area: On 5/7/25 at approximately 12:20pm, Staff #2 left the facility leaving only one staff member on the premises, alone with 6 children.

Correction Required: At least two facility persons shall be present in the facility when two or more children are in care. At a minimum, one of the facility persons shall be a staff person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
There was 2 staff in the facility when Staff #2 returned to the premises.
2025-05-07 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: A bottle of sunscreen was observed in a cubby and accessible to children. A container of Ice Melt was observed on the floor near the front entrance and accessible to children. A bottle of Purell was observed on a shelf in the Main Room and accessible to 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 sunscreen, Ice Melt, and purell was immediately placed out of reach of children.
2025-05-07 Renewal 3270.75(a) - In child care spaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(a)

Description: In child care spaces

Noncompliance Area: On 5/7/25 at approximately 12:20pm, Staff #2 left the facility taking the Main Room's emergency to go bag, which contained the first aid kit for the childcare space.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The bag was returned to the childcare space when Staff #2 returned to the facility
2025-05-07 Renewal 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(b)

Description: Inaccessible to children

Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit in the Gross Motor Room was observed to be hanging on the door handle and accessible to children. The first aid kit in the Art Room was hanging on hook near the front window and accessible to children.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The first aid kit bags were placed on a hook higher and out of reach of children.
2025-05-07 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: In the Main Room above a metal outlet, broken plaster/drywall was observed.

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 placed over the broken plaster.
2024-05-22 Renewal 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) - Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8)

Description: Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.

Noncompliance Area: The agreement on file for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5 was the original and not a copy.

Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Original copies of the forms were given to parents of children #1, #2, #3, and #4, copies were made and kept at facility.
2024-05-22 Renewal 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: The following children's records indicated that there were more than 6 months between the parent review of the emergency contact information and financial agreement: Child #2 (EC 6/19/23-4/24/24 & FA 8/29/23-4/16/24), Child #4 (EC 8/7/23-4/24/24 & FA 8/25/23-4/15/24).

Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Special note has been made that in the future revisions needs to be done prior to the 6-month mark.
2024-05-22 Renewal 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)

Description: Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: The health assessment on file for Child #3 was dated 4/16/24 which was past 60 days of their enrollment date.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Moving forward health assessments will be received by parents within 60 days of the child's enrollment.
2024-05-22 Renewal 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The parent letter portion of the emergency plan at the facility lacked information addressing children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.

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.)
The parent letter was updated to include the children with disabilities and chronic medical conditions portion of the emergency plan. Prior the policy was written but only attached to the emergency plan, this has been maintained there but also added to the parent letter. MAGES THE UPDATED PARENT LETTER WILL BE EMAILED TO THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE
2024-05-22 Renewal 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: While at the facility the operator could not provide proof of the emergency plan and subsequent updates being sent to the local municipality or to the county emergency management agency.

Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I have obtained the confirmation portion of the emergency plan with signatures from county and municipal personnel confirming the receival of the updated emergency plan version. IMAGES OF HIS PORTION WILL BE EMAILED TO THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE.
2024-05-22 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 facility person #1 does not include a dated disclosure statement.

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.)
I had facility person #1 sign a new disclosure statement with the date included. IMAGE OF THE NEW DISCLOSURE STATEMENT WILL BE EMAILED TO THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE.
2024-05-22 Renewal 3270.35(b)(2)/3270.192(2)(iv) - Bachelor's, 30 credits + 1 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.35(b)(2)/3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Bachelor's, 30 credits + 1 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #3 lacked verification of 1 year of experience working with children.The file for staff person #2 and #3 lacked the appropriate verification of experience.

Correction Required: A group supervisor shall have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children. A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff persons #2 and #3 have provided proof of previous employment with children from previous employer, The Jewish Community Center of South Hills. IMAGES OF STAFF PERSONS #2 AND #3 EMPLOYMENT EXPIRENCE WITH CHILDREN WILL BE EMAILED TO THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE.
2024-05-22 Renewal 3270.35(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(iv) - Associate's + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.35(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Associate's + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2 did not have verification of 2 years of previous childcare experience.The file for staff person #2 and #3 lacked the appropriate verification of experience.

Correction Required: A group supervisor shall have an associate's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 2 years of experience with children. A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff persons #2 and #3 have provided proof of previous employment with children from previous employer, The Jewish Community Center of South Hills. IMAGES OF STAFF PERSONS #2 AND #3 EMPLOYMENT EXPIRENCE WITH CHILDREN WILL BE EMAILED TO THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE.
2024-05-22 Renewal 3270.66(e) - Arts and crafts non-toxic Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(e)

Description: Arts and crafts non-toxic

Noncompliance Area: A can of Barbisol shaving cream which was labeled "Keep out of reach of children" was observed to be on the shelf in the art room and was stated to be used by the children for art projects.

Correction Required: Arts and crafts materials shall be nontoxic.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The can of Barisol was immediately disposed of in the trash and removed from the facility.
2024-05-22 Renewal 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: There were more than 12 months between the last fire detection report on 12/28/22 and the most recent report on 5/2/2024. Per Chapter 3270 Act 62 regulation updates on May 24, 2021, the fire detection device or system must be tested annually by a fire safety professional.

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)). 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.)
I have contacted the building manager via email and emphasized that in the future the fire detection report needs to be done in a timelier manner moving forward. IMAGES OF THE EMAIL WILL BE EMAILED TO THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE.
2023-08-01 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact form, in the files for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3, did not contain the release person's address.

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.)
I contacted parents and had them fill in the missing addresses and telephone numbers for their child's emergency contact.
2023-08-01 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: Eight (8) children were receiving care in the Main room, and Emergency Contact information was not present in that child care space.

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.)
I printed out and placed all emergency contact forms in each Go Bag, located in each room.
2023-08-01 Renewal 3270.131(c) - Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(c)

Description: Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP

Noncompliance Area: The Health Assessment, in the file for Child #2, did not contain the signature, title, or date of the physician, physician's assistant, or a CRNP.

Correction Required: A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I contacted Parent and they sent me the signed form.
2023-08-01 Renewal 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.25(a)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: As confirmed by the Operator, information was not provided to the parent of each enrolled child, on how to access the regulations electronically.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I printed out the form and have it posted on Parent's Info Board.
2023-08-01 Renewal 3270.54(a) - Two facility persons present in facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.54(a)

Description: Two facility persons present in facility

Noncompliance Area: Only one (1) staff/facility person was present in the facility when eight (8) pre-school and young school-age children were in care.

Correction Required: At least two facility persons shall be present in the facility when two or more children are in care. At a minimum, one of the facility persons shall be a staff person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
At least 2 staff members will be present in the facility when 2 or more children are in care.
2023-05-12 Initial review Initial review Compliant - Finalized

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