The Childrens Center of Pittsburgh
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About the Provider
Our Center is non-profit, non-sectarian, and conveniently located in Squirrel Hill in the Wightman School Community Building. We offer part-time and full-time care for families. The Center, which is open from 7:30 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, is accredited by the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs and licensed by the Department of Public Welfare. The pre-school is also licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
The Carriage House Children's Center also manages an affiliate of Magee-Womens Hospital, The Children's Center of Pittsburgh. It, too provides care for children ages six weeks to six years. The Center is located at 327 Craft Avenue in Oakland. The Children's Center houses a Get Well Room, which provides child care for mildly ill children and is available to all of our families.
Our founder, Natalie A. Kaplan, who has been teaching and directing childcare programs in the Pittsburgh area for more than 30 years, directs our highly qualified staff. The staff includes a program director and experienced early childhood educators dedicated to implementing a developmentally appropriate curriculum.
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:45 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:45 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:45 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday6:45 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday6:45 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2026-01-05 | Renewal | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: At approximately 9:50am, in Room 109, two staff and nine older toddlers were observed. During the onset of supervision and ratio, when staff were asked to identify and name the children whom they were responsible for, Staff person #6 identified and named 6 older toddlers and Staff person #7 identified and named all 9 older toddlers. When Staff person #7 was asked if they had an assigned group of children that they were responsible for they responded that they were not sure. Staff person #6 when asked the same question, responded that they just named the children near them who they could see. Therefore, it was determined that neither staff were assigned a specific group of children to supervise. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All classrooms have been instructed on how to assign children to a staff member based on the number of staff present. When there are only 2 staff members present, one takes the boys and one takes the girls. If there are 3 staff present, they will use the photo cards to assign children to staff. |
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| 2026-01-05 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #1, who is a preschool age child, was observed to contain an updated health report dated 11/7/25 which was conducted more than 12 months from the previously dated 9/20/24 health report on file. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Preschool children will be excluded from care if a health assessment is not obtained within the 12 month time frame. |
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| 2026-01-05 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #2, contained a current health assessment dated 4/2/25 which was conducted more than 24 months from the previously dated 3/24/23 health assessment on file. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will schedule their health assessment within 24 months from the previous one we have on file. |
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| 2026-01-05 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #5 was observed to contain fire safety trainings that were conducted more than 12 months apart; those fire safety trainings are dated 9/4/25 and 8/30/24. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff who are not available for the in person fire safety training will be instructed to take the online version of the training to maintain the proper dates. |
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| 2026-01-05 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Staff person #3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/CPR training; the training on file dated 10/16/24 was not an approved curriculum nor was it conducted by a PQAS instructor. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff has taken an approved Pediatric First Aid/CPR course. |
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| 2026-01-05 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #1 contained current mandated reporter training dated 2/18/25 which was not renewed within 60 months from the previously existing mandated reporter certificate dated 2/12/20. 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.) We will have staff renew clearances and mandated reporting prior to their expiration dates. |
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| 2026-01-05 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #4 lacked a valid 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A new state police clearance was obtained [on day of inspection] that did not say pending on it. |
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| 2026-01-05 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #6 contained a staff evaluation which was not dated therefore it cannot be determined if it was completed at least once every 12 months from the previous staff evaluation on file dated 4/2/24. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Program manager will date all staff evaluations after reviewing the evaluation with the staff member. Program manager will also ensure that all staff complete evaluations within the month given to them. |
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| 2025-03-25 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2025-01-21 | Renewal | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: At approximately 12:30pm in Room 101B the following mats were observed to not have at least 2ft of space on 3 sides while in use: a young toddler was observed sleeping on mat that was placed 10inches from a shelving unit, and two infants were observed sleeping on mats that had 10 inches between them and were placed an inch from the wall. At approximately 2:30pm during naptime in Room 108 and in Room 001, multiple mats were observed to lack at least 2ft of space on 3 sides while in use during naptime. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Nap mats were moved so that there were 2 feet of space on 3 sides of each mat. |
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| 2025-01-21 | Renewal | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: At approximately 12:30pm in Room 101B two infants were observed sleeping on mats that were on one side of a room divider that had a toy shelving unit on the opposite side obstructing the view of the two staff who were on the opposite side of the room divider and they could not adequately see and assess those two sleeping infants. At approximately 2:30pm during naptime in Room 001 and in Room 002, depending on where staff were positioned in the room, they could not adequately supervise some of the napping children due to multiple pieces of furniture obstructing the Staff's ability to see and assess those children who were napping. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In room 101B, the gate was removed and the room was rearranged so that all children on mats can be adequately supervised. In the preschool rooms, the staff moved the furniture so that all children can be supervised easily. |
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| 2025-01-21 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #1, who is a preschool age child, was observed to contain an updated health report dated 7/22/24 which was conducted more than 12 months from the previously dated 5/12/23 health report on file. The child file for Child #2, who is a preschool age child, was observed to contain an updated health report dated 4/5/24 which was conducted more than 12 months from the previously dated 3/17/23 health report on file. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Both children have updated health assessments on file. |
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| 2025-01-21 | Renewal | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(5) Description: Original label Noncompliance Area: In Room 101A an infant Tylenol and Little Remedies saline spray were both observed to have expired as of 10/2024. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Expired medications in room 101A have been discarded. |
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| 2025-01-21 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #2, contained a current health assessment dated 10/7/24 which was conducted more than 24 months from the previously dated 9/29/22 health assessment on file. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A current health assessment is on file for Staff person #2. |
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| 2025-01-21 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: In Room 003 adult scissors. a stapler, a stapler remover, and boxes of thumb tacks were observed inside an unlocked drawer accessible to children in care; a lock was on the drawer however it was broken and would not engage to prevent from opening. 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.) All scissors, staplers, staple remover and thumb tacks were moved to a locked drawer. |
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| 2025-01-21 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: An annual emergency drill was observed to be conducted on 11/14/24 which was more than 12 months after the previously documented emergency drill dated 3/29/23. Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A current emergency drill is on file at the center. |
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| 2025-01-21 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #1 was observed to lack a valid Child Abuse clearance; the clearance on file was a volunteer clearance which is not acceptable for employment purposes per the Child Protective Service Law (CPSL). Staff person #1 also lacked a valid FBI clearance on file at time of hire; a clearance was on file, but it was not a DHS FBI clearance as required by the CPSL. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 submitted a new child abuse clearance for employment purposes and not volunteer. Staff #1 submitted a new FBI clearance as well. |
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| 2025-01-21 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: In Room 003 an electrical outlet located to the left of the kitchen play area, which is accessible to children 5 years of age or younger, was observed to lack one protective outlet cover. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Outlet was immediately covered with a protective outlet cover. |
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| 2025-01-21 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: In Room 003 a bottle of Advil and an Elta MD skincare product both labeled 'Keep Out of Reach of Children' was observed inside an unlocked drawer accessible to children in care; a lock was on the drawer however it was broken and would not engage to prevent from opening. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Items were immediately moved to a locked drawer. |
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| 2024-10-22 | Incident Investigation | 3270.20(a)(1) - Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.20(a)(1) Description: Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child Noncompliance Area: During an incident investigation conducted on 10/22/24 it was determined that on 9/27/24 Child #1 had a seizure and was taken to the emergency room, and the facility did not notify the western region office of the incident until 10/4/24. Correction Required: The operator shall immediately notify a child's parent and shall telephone notice to the appropriate regional office within 24 hours if a child in care at the facility is hospitalized or receives emergency room treatment. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Moving forward, the Children's Center will notify the western region office of the incident within 24 hours even if care information is unknown at that time. |
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| 2024-10-22 | Incident Investigation | 3270.20(b) - Mail or deliver written report to regional office within 72 hours | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.20(b) Description: Mail or deliver written report to regional office within 72 hours Noncompliance Area: During an incident investigation conducted on 10/22/24 it was determined that on 9/27/24 Child #1 had a seizure and was taken to the emergency room, and the facility did not submit a written report of the incident to the western region office until 10/4/24. Correction Required: The operator shall mail or deliver a written report to the appropriate regional office within 72 hours after hospitalization of a child in care, emergency room treatment of a child in care, death of a child in care, a facility fire requiring the services of a fire department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Children's Center submitted the report; however, it was more than 72 hours after the incident. Moving forward, the Children's Center will submit the report no more than 72 hours after an incident. |
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| 2024-01-17 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: In Room 004, several of the large, soft, padded shapes of the children's play equipment was observed to be tearing and were 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Play equipment was repaired on areas of wear. |
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| 2024-01-17 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form in the file for child #2 did not include the enrolling parent's work address. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent's work address has been added. |
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| 2024-01-17 | Renewal | 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(e) Description: Written emergency plan posted Noncompliance Area: In Room 009-Front, a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted in a conspicuously location. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Medical emergency procedures were posted in the room. |
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| 2024-01-17 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact and financial agreement forms in the file for child #1 was updated by the parent on 1/26/23 and 8/2/23, which was more than 6-months apart. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) New enrollment forms are current. |
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| 2024-01-17 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #6 was observed to lack documentation of completion of the following pre-service training by December 30, 2022: Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #6 will complete Health & Safety Update 2022 by 2/1/24. |
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| 2024-01-17 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The two most recent health assessments in the files for staff persons #1 and #8 exceeded 24 months between assessments. Staff person #1: 3/22/21 and 7/21/23. Staff person #8: 8/23/21 and 9/20/23. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Health appraisals are current. |
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| 2024-01-17 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: The two most recent emergency plan trainings documented in the files for staff persons #3, #7, and #11 are dated more than 12 months apart. Staff person #3: 7/14/22 and 8/30/23. Staff person #7: 3/3/22 and 8/30/23. Staff person #11: 5/19/22 and 8/30/23. The file for staff person #9 has documentation of emergency plan training dated 8/30/23 but was not at the time of initial employment (See LIS Code Sheet). 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff do initial Emergency Plan training at orientation, then every August thereafter. We will have staff do Emergency Plan every August even if it is within months of their initial training in order to stay in compliance. |
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| 2024-01-17 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: The files for staff persons #1, #2, #4, and #5 did not include documentation of a minimum of 12 annual clock hours of child care training for the last full year of employment. Staff person #1 had 8 annual hours documented. Staff person #2 had 9 annual hours documented. Staff person #4 had 11 annual hours documented. Staff person #5 had 9 annual hours documented. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will take needed training hours by 2/19/24. |
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| 2024-01-17 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #10 had documentation of Mandated Reporter training that was not renewed before the expiration date of the most current certification: 8/28/18 and 9/14/23. 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.) Staff person's Mandated Reporter training is current. |
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| 2024-01-17 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #9 had documentation of FBI clearance dated 4/7/23, which was after the staff person's start date (See LIS Code Sheet). 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.) Staff person #9 date of hire was 4/3/23 when she came In for Pediatric First Aid/CPR training only. Staff person #9 did not start working in a classroom until 4/11/23. We will update and correct this on the licensing staff data sheets (i.e., 4/3/23 and 4/11/23). |
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| 2024-01-17 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit in Room 001 did not include 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Tweezers were placed in Room 001's first aid kit. |
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| 2023-01-31 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: There was a cracked toy bin in the play kitchen area in Room 108. 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.) TCCP discarded the cracked bin. |
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| 2023-01-31 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5) Description: Designated release persons Noncompliance Area: There were no release persons listed on the most recent agreement in the file for child #4 Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Release persons have been added to child #4's emergency contact. |
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| 2023-01-31 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: The most recent emergency contact information in the file for child #3 did not include a city or zip code for the child's physician. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The city and zip code have been added to child #3's emergency contact for the physician. |
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| 2023-01-31 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The most recent emergency contact information in the file for child #3 did not include a city or zip code for the enrolling parent's home and work address. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #3's emergency contact was updated to include a city and zip code for the parent's home and work address. |
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| 2023-01-31 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The last two reviews in writing by a parent on the emergency contact information and agreement form in the file for child #2 were 12/14/21 and 7/22/22. The last two reviews in writing by a parent on the emergency contact information and agreement form in the file for child #3 were 12/16/21 and 8/9/22. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency contact information and the financial agreement information will be updated and signed every 6 months. |
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| 2023-01-31 | Renewal | 3270.131(c) - Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(c) Description: Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP Noncompliance Area: The most recent health report in the file for child #1 did not include the name or title of the individual who completed the form. The only information listed was "Nurse CCP BW." 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Nurse was contacted and provided a signature for child #1's health report. |
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| 2023-01-31 | Renewal | 3270.133(2) - Written instructions | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(2) Description: Written instructions Noncompliance Area: There were no written instructions for the inhaler belonging to child #5 Correction Required: A staff person shall administer a prescription medication only if written instructions are provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine. Instructions for administration contained on a prescription label are acceptable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #5 provided a new inhaler with the instructions. |
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| 2023-01-31 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan did not include information regarding continuity of operations. The facility's shaken baby polciy did not include informations regarding the identification of child maltreatment. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) TCCP's Emergency Plan has been updated to include information regarding continuity of operations. TCCP's Shaken Baby policy has been updated to include information regarding the identification of child maltreatment. |
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| 2023-01-31 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #4 included a provisional FA/CPR certificate that had expired 9/22/22. The individual did not complete the second part of the training. Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #4 has completed Pediatric First Aid and CPR. |
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| 2023-01-31 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: The first fire safety training in the file for staff person #2, hired 12/4/20, was dated 8/31/22. last two fire safety trainings in the file for staff person #3 were dated 8/19/21 and 8/30/22. The last two fire safety trainings in the file for staff person #4 were dated 8/29/21 and 8/31/22. The last two fire safety trainings in the file for staff person #5 were dated 8/30/21 and 8/31/22 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff receive fire safety training annually in August on our In-Service and Transition Day. |
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| 2023-01-31 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: The health and safety training in the file for staff person #1, hired 8/2/22, was 11/16/22. The individual was suspended from 9/14/22 and 11/2/22, but returned without the training being completed. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 completed the health and safety training upon return from his suspension. |
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| 2023-01-31 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: The last two evaluations in the file for staff person #5 were dated 4/16/21 and 5/23/22. The last two evaluations in the file for staff person #6 were dated 4/16/21 and 5/23/22. Neither were signed/dated by the director. Based on conversation with the director, they review all staff evaluations, but did not document the reviews. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) TCCP has created a spreadsheet to track evaluation dates. The director has signed all evaluations. |
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| 2023-01-31 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: There were no handwashing signs at the 3 toilets in the "preschool potty" bathroom. The restroom in Room 009 did not have a handwashing sign above one of the 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Handwashing signs have been rehung in the preschool bathroom and the 009 bathroom. |
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| 2022-08-17 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.62(b) - Play space - 65 square feet/child | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.62(b) Description: Play space - 65 square feet/child Noncompliance Area: At approximately 10:30 am, staff person #1 and #2 were observed in the indoor gross motor space with 10 preschooler. Some children were eating and some children were playing. As a gross motor space, the room measures for 5 children. As a child care space, it measures for 6 children. Based on staff interviews, over the last week, between 4 and 10 preschool children were being cared for in the indoor gross motor space Correction Required: Outdoor or indoor play space shall be measured at 65 square feet per child |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The children and staff moved back into their classroom. |
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| 2022-08-17 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.94(a)(2) - Different times of day | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(2) Description: Different times of day Noncompliance Area: Based on review of the facility's fire drill log, all fire drills conducted in 2022 occurred between 9:30 am and 11 am. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at different times of the day or night, or both, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The next fire drill was conducted in the afternoon. |
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| 2022-04-13 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The facility does not have verification of the purchase of the fire alarm system installed in the facility, as required per Act 62. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Signed attestation form Magee stating the approximate purchase date of the fire alarm system was 2012-2013. |
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| 2022-01-07 | Renewal | 3270.133(6) - Written consent | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(6) Description: Written consent Noncompliance Area: There was Tylenol in Room 106 labeled for use by a child that did not have written parental consent to administer. Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff had parents fill out a new medication form for the tylenol on the day of inspection. |
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| 2022-01-07 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3) Description: Exam communicable disease Noncompliance Area: The current health assessment on file for Staff person #1 indicates that she has a contagious or communicable disease, with no further information given. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person received a new physical on 1.26.22 with the correct box checked for communicable diseases. |
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| 2022-01-07 | Renewal | 3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The most recent emergency plan training on file for Staff person #4 is dated 11/1/21, more than 1 year after the previous training, dated 1/7/20, 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. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Moving forward, when student workers are on a leave from the center, we will have them complete the emergency plan training and sign and return to us or we will have them do it prior to their leave. |
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| 2022-01-07 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The first aid and CPR certification on file for Staff #3, with a hire date of 8/17/21, does not indicate it was pediatric first aid and CPR, as required to be completed within 90 days of hire, as required by the current regulations. The file for Staff #5, with a hire date of 5/3/21, does not include pediatric first aid and CPR certification, as required to be completed within 90 days of hire, as required by the current regulations. Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The certificates were corrected at the time of inspection as our Nurse, an RN who does this training for our staff, had clearly marked on the sign in sheets that it was Pediatric First aid and CPR. The cards were sent to us without this listed on it. |
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| 2022-01-07 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff person #2, with a hire date of 11/17/20, does not include 12 hours of annual training between 12/19/20-12/19/21, as required per Announcement C-21-09. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff member never linked her PD Registry# to her Better Kid Care account. We have linked it and the staff has adequate training hours. We will ensure that staff link PD Registry numbers to Better Kid Care accounts as we will now be using the registry to verify training hours. |
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| 2022-01-07 | Renewal | 3270.69(b) - 110º F or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.69(b) Description: 110º F or less Noncompliance Area: The hot water at the sink where children wash their hands in Room 003 measured 111 degrees Fahrenheit. Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Magee came over the day of inspection and adjusted the water temperature in the sink in room 003. |
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