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The Learning Loft At Phcse

Pittsburgh, PA · Allegheny County
2501 Main St, Pittsburgh, PA 15235
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2501 Main St
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
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CER-00261496
License Issued
Nov 13, 2026
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Nov 13, 2027
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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 Loft At Phcse 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
2026-08-05 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: There was a broke cabinet door in room 8.

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The broken cabinet door was removed from classroom #8 until it is able to be repaired.
2026-08-05 Renewal 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: Room 22 lacked emergency transportation 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 childcare space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

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 childcare space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A posting containing the emergency transportation plan was placed into room #22
2026-08-05 Renewal 3270.131(a)(4) - Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.131(a)(4)

Description: Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2 lacked an initial health report for a school-age in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance in 28 Pa. Code § 23.2

Correction Required: The initial health report for a school-age child must be dated in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance in 28 Pa. Code § 23.2 (relating to medical examinations).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
An initial health report was obtained and placed in the file for child #2.
2026-08-05 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 contained a current health report dated 2/12/26 The report was obtained more than 12 months from the prior report dated 1/15/25.

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.)
A health report was obtained for child #1 on 2/12/26.
2026-08-05 Renewal 3270.131(e)(2)(i)/3270.131(e)(3) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Dismissal policy Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.131(e)(2)(i)/3270.131(e)(3)

Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Dismissal policy

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 lacked immunization records or an exemption letter signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian.

Correction Required: Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings).Child # 1 must be dismissed from care by close of business 8/5/26 and may only return to care when the immunization records are provided or when a parent provides a written, signed and dated exemption letter

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A signed and dated exemption letter for immunizations was provided by the parent of child #1 and was placed in the child's file. This letter was also provided to the inspector following the inspection.
2026-08-05 Renewal 3270.161(d) - Potentially hazardous food refrigerated Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.161(d)

Description: Potentially hazardous food refrigerated

Noncompliance Area: There was a lunch box out of the refrigerator that contained cheese and lunchmeat. in room #9.

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.)
The lunch box was removed from classroom #9 and was placed in the refrigerator.
2026-08-05 Renewal 3270.171(b) - Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.171(b)

Description: Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing

Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked the pick-up and drop-off notification of safe routes posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the childcare facility.

Correction Required: Safe pedestrian crossways, pick-up and drop-off points and bike routes shall be appropriately determined in the vicinity of the facility and communicated to the children and parents in writing.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A pick-up and drop-off notification of safe routes was created and posted in a conspicuous location at the childcare facility.
2026-08-05 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: There were two uncovered electrical outlets in the cafeteria accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

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.)
An electrical outlet cover was placed in each of the uncovered outlets in the cafeteria.
2026-08-05 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: There was a perfume bottle on top of a desk accessible to children in room 27.

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 bottle of perfume was removed from classroom 27.
2026-08-05 Renewal 3270.66(b) - Original container Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.66(b)

Description: Original container

Noncompliance Area: There was an isopropyl alcohol first aid antiseptic in a box with food in room #27.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The isopropyl alcohol first aid antiseptic was removed from classroom #27.
2026-08-05 Renewal 3270.66(d) - Toxic plants not permitted Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.66(d)

Description: Toxic plants not permitted

Noncompliance Area: There were 7 Coleus ( Pleactranthus) and 1 Monstera Deliciousa (Swiss cheese plant) considered toxic, the plants were located on top of the window frame in the preschool room accessible to children.

Correction Required: Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The 7 Coleus and 1 Monstera Deliciousa plants were put high up in the classroom in an area that is inaccessible to children.
2026-08-05 Renewal 3270.67(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.67(d)

Description: Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle

Noncompliance Area: The girl's bathroom had an open trash can contaminated by human secretions located in trash receptacles that lacked a plastic liner.

Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The open trash container was replaced with a closed trash receptacle that contained a plastic liner.
2026-08-05 Renewal 3270.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.74

Description: Emergency Numbers Posted

Noncompliance Area: Room 22 lacked the telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center by each telephone.

Correction Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility. Room

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A posting that contained the telephone numbers of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center was placed into room #22.
2026-08-05 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit in room 11 lacked tweezers.

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.)
Tweezers were placed in the first-aid kit in room #11.
2026-08-05 Renewal 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: The girl's bathroom lacked washing hand sign above the 4 sinks and 6 toilets.

Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Hand washing signs were placed above the 4 sinks and 6 toilets in the girl's bathroom.
2025-08-22 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: There was a broken thermostat with an exposed metal box and screws on the wall closed to the entry door in the PS room.

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.)
Duct tape was placed over the exposed area to ensure the safety of the children.
2025-08-04 Renewal 3270.101(a)/3270.101(b) - Age appropriate/Facilitate child development Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.101(a)/3270.101(b)

Description: Age appropriate/Facilitate child development

Noncompliance Area: Based on observation and staff interview rooms # 8,9,11,15, and PTA lacked play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs of the children.

Correction Required: Play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children shall be provided in sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use. Play equipment shall facilitate the child's emotional, cognitive, communicative, perceptual-motor, physical and social development.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Sensory, auditory and dramatic play equiptmen were purchased and gathered, made available to the children in each group.
2025-08-04 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: There were 3 clear cracked bins in the preschool room.

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The bins were discarded and replaced with appropriate bins.
2025-08-04 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: The thermometer in the refrigerator in the preschool room was 55 degrees.

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Any child related food items will be placed in an appropriately temperature regulated refrigerator in the kitchen. A new refrigerator has been purchased with an operating thermometer to store food at the temperature of 45 degrees or below.
2025-08-04 Renewal 3270.111(a) - Written plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.111(a)

Description: Written plan

Noncompliance Area: The cafeteria lacked a written plan of daily activities and routines.

Correction Required: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A schedule was placed in a conspicuous area in the cafeteria.
2025-08-04 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 8/4/25 at approximately 8:35 am there were 3 staff and 30 children ages 6 to 12. Staff # claimed 4 children, staff # 2 claimed 11 and staff #3 claimed 6. There was a group of 5 older SA children that were not assigned to a specific staff until the CR conducted the supervision and ratio review. Per staff statement the staff person who normally is assigned to that group was not present at the time of the inspection.

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.)
The children were realigned ensure that they were all accounted for, that the child to staff ratios were appropriate.
2025-08-04 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for child #1 was not present in the cafeteria room where the child 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The bag containing the emergency contacts was retrieved with the child's emergency contact information in it.
2025-08-04 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: There were 18 uncovered electrical outlets in the gym accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

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.)
Outlet covers were installed in the gym in all of the outlets. Executive Director was able to video chat with the Certification Rep and show that the outlets were covered.
2025-08-04 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: There was a bottle of Lysol disinfecting bottle in the cafeteria and 2 hand sanitizers on top of the teacher's desk in room 8 labeled " keep out of reach of children" 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 Lysol and hand sanitizer bottles were removed from the area, locked up and put out of reach of children.
2025-08-04 Renewal 3270.67(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.67(d)

Description: Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle

Noncompliance Area: There were two trash that appeared to be contaminated with human secretions observed in an open, plastic-lined receptacle used by the children enrolled in the child care program summer camp in the cafeteria. Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles per Announcement C-24-02.

Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Larger trashcans that are both handsfree and with a lid have been purchased. They were delivered on 8/8/25. These cans will be put into the cafeteria for Summer Camp and Extended Day purposes.
2025-08-04 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: There were 2 blue benches with peeling paint in the playground.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Learning Loft Executive Director notified the Executive Director of the Penn Hills Charter School about the benches. It was reported that they are aware of the issue and will have the benches repair/repainted prior to the beginning of the school year. In the meantime, the exposed areas of the benches will be taped.
2025-06-30 Change in Location Capacity Change in Location Capacity Compliant - Finalized
2025-04-16 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: There was a cracked clear bin in the preschool room.

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The bin was disposed of.
2025-04-16 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: The refrigerator in the preschool room lacked a thermometer.

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
New thermometers were ordered and placed into the refrigerator
2025-04-16 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.161(d) - Potentially hazardous food refrigerated Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.161(d)

Description: Potentially hazardous food refrigerated

Noncompliance Area: There was a lunch box out of the refrigerator that contained ground meat.

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.)
The lunchbox was put into the refrigerator
2025-04-16 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: There were 16 uncovered outlets in the gym area accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

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.)
Prior to the children using the gym, staff placed outlet covers into each un used outlet.
2025-04-16 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: The sink cabinet handle in the preschool room had a loss screw. There was a broken thermostat cover in the preschool wall.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The screw was replaced, and the handle was appropriately fastened to the cabinet
2024-08-13 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: There were 2 cracked bins in the preschool room.

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.)
2 cracked toy bins were repaired in the classroom and then replaced to ensure that the equipment and area were free from rough edges, sharp points, or pinch points in the classroom.
2024-08-13 Renewal 3270.111(a) - Written plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.111(a)

Description: Written plan

Noncompliance Area: The Art and Music room lacked a written plan of daily activities and routines.

Correction Required: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The written plan of daily activities and routines including free play times for each group were posted in the Art and Music room.
2024-08-13 Renewal 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: The Art and Music room lacked an emergency transportation plan.

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.)
A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency were placed in the Art and Music room.
2024-08-13 Renewal 3270.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.74

Description: Emergency Numbers Posted

Noncompliance Area: The Art and Music room lacked the emergency telephone number.

Correction Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Postings of the telephone numbers for the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance, and poison control center were posted by the telephone in the Art and Music room the same day.
2024-08-13 Renewal 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: The girl's bathroom lacked washing hand signs at each toilet. There were 3 urinals in the boy's bathroom that lacked washing hands signs posted.

Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All handwashing signs on the backs of each toilet stall in the girls' bathrooms as well as the 3 urinals in the boys bathrooms were replaced to ensure all facilities persons and children are using proper hand washing throughout the day and after each bathroom usage.
2023-11-13 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: There was a cracked white bin and a deflated ball in the gym.

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The cracked bin was discarded (thrown away) and the deflated ball was pumped with air for appropriate and safe use.
2023-11-13 Renewal 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(f)

Description: 2 feet apart

Noncompliance Area: There were two mats in the preschool room that were not at least 2 feet of space on three sides while the equipment was in use.

Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The mats were moved to allow for 2 feet of space on three sides while it was in use.
2023-11-13 Renewal 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(g)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: The toilet in the preschool room was not flushed, contained urine.

Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The toilet in the preschool room was flushed and followed by proper hand washing procedures.
2023-07-27 Initial review 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 facility's emergency plan did not include requirements for volunteer emergency preparedness training, practice drills and continuity of operations (backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster) to maintain compliance with 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii)

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.)
We have amended the emergency plan to include requirements for volunteer emergency preparedness training, practice drills and continuity of operations (backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster) to maintain compliance.
2023-07-27 Initial review 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: The facility did not have a Proof of Purchase for the interconnected fire alarm system.

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.)
We completed and submitted the proper attestation for the interconnected fire alarm.

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