The Learning Loft Hd - Pittsburgh PA Child Care Center

1835 CENTRE AVE Suite 155, PITTSBURGH PA 15219
(412) 706-1919

About the Provider

Description: A facility providing quality childcare and education. The program is designed to give pre-school children a great start through education, health screenings, and the chance to develop social skills. Parents can go to work knowing their children are in a safe, nurturing environment.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00174811
  • Capacity: 65
  • State Rating: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Schools Served: Pittsburgh
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 5
  • District Office Phone: (412) 261-2273 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-06-23 Renewal 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A written plan of daily activities was not posted in the Older Toddler Room.

Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A written plan of activities was posted in the Older Toddler Room. Going forward each classroom will include a written plan of daily activities.
2020-06-23 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact forms were not present in the child care spaces with the children.

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.)
A copy of all enrolled students emergency contact forms were made and posted in each classroom. Going forward each room will have emergency contact forms posted and accessible to classroom staff.
2020-06-23 Renewal 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: 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 the Infant Room, Young Toddler Room or Library.

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.)
Emergency transportation plans were printed and posted in each classroom including the library. Going forward each room will have an emergency transportation plan posted.
2020-06-23 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 contained consecutive health reports dated more than 12 months apart.

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.)
Child #1 has a current health report on file. Going forward al child health reports will be reviewed and renewed prior to a 12 month time period elapsing.
2020-06-23 Renewal 3270.166(1) - Written statement Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Written statements giving the formula and feeding schedule for the enrolled infants were not available at the time of the inspection.

Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Feeding schedules were created and signed for each enrolled infant. Going forward feeding schedules will be signed upon enrollment and kept on file for review.
2020-06-23 Renewal 3270.25(a) - Post the certificate of compliance Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The center regulations and instructions for contacting the appropriate regional day care office were not posted in a conspicuous location at the facility.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance and a copy of the applicable regulations under which the facility is certified shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional day care office posted at the same location.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The regulations and contact information were posted at the facility entrance. Going forward regulations and contact information for the regional daycare office will be posted in conspicuous location at the facility.
2020-06-23 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 completed consecutive Mandated Reporter trainings more than 60 months apart.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 has current Mandated Reporter training. Mandated reporter training was taken and filed immediately. Going forward mandated reported training will be completed every 60 months.
2020-06-23 Renewal 3270.66(b) - Original container Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Unlabeled spray bottles containing what was reported as bleach water were observed in the Older Toddler Room and the kitchen.

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 spray bottles were immediately and properly labeled with its contents. Going forward each spray bottle will be labeled in accordance with its contents.
2020-06-23 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The Infant first-aid kit was observed to lack scissors.

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.)
Scissors were placed in the first aid kit during the time of inspection. Going forward all first aid kits will include all necessary items including scissors.
2019-12-05 Initial review 3270.27(a)(1) - Shelter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The observed emergency plan lacked a description of shelter in place at the facility.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for shelter of children during an emergency including shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A plan was provided for shelter in place at the facility on the day of the inspection. Going forward, a plan for shelter in place at the facility will be included in the emergency plan at all times.
2019-12-05 Initial review 3270.27(d) - Plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan was not posted in the facility at a conspicuous location.

Correction Required: The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A posting designating the emergency plan location in the office was posted on the day of the inspection. This posting will be posted in plain sight at all times.
2019-12-05 Initial review 3270.27(f) - Plan to County EMA Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Per operator report, the observed emergency plan had not been sent to the local county emergency management agency.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency plan was forwarded to the local county emergency management agency on the day of the inspection. Going forward, any updates or changes made to the emergency plan will be sent to the local emergency management agency.
2019-12-05 Initial review 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Handwashing signs were observed to not be posted above the sinks in the Pre-School Room bathroom.

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.)
Signs were posted on the day of the inspection. Going forward, handwashing signs will be placed at each sink and toilet.

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