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The Leo Academy For Early Education

Pittsburgh, PA · Allegheny County
237 6th St, Pittsburgh, PA 15238
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Quick Facts

Capacity
81 children
Languages
English, American Sign Language, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (412) 219-9280
237 6th St
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00242011
License Issued
Oct 1, 2025
Expired
Oct 1, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 5

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At The LEO Academy we strive to provide the highest quality of care to each individual child and family. We believe that in order to meet all of the developmental needs of each child it is imperative to maintain professional relationships, and effective communication with each family.

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

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-07-02 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: In Classroom 9, the PreK Classroom, one cracked bin and one cracked pencil box were observed. The cracked resulted in pinch points.

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.)
In classroom 9, the cracked bin and cracked pencil bin were removed and replaced with new bins.
2025-07-02 Renewal 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: Three unlabeled rest mats were observed in Classroom #5.

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The three unlabeled rest mats were labeled for the use of the specific children using them.
2025-07-02 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: The agreement form for Child #1 lacked an Operator signature.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The agreement form for child #1 was signed by the operator.
2025-07-02 Renewal 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: The agreements on file for Children #2 and #3 lacked the designated release persons to whom the child may be released.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The agreements on file for Children #2 and #3 will be completed with designated release persons to whom the child can be released to.
2025-07-02 Renewal 3270.123(b) - Parent receives original Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(b)

Description: Parent receives original

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #2 was observed to include an original agreement.

Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The original agreement for Child #2 was copied. The copy was kept in the file and the original was sent home with the child.
2025-07-02 Renewal 3270.131(d)(7)/3270.131(d)(8) - Free from contagious/communicable disease/Age appropriate screenings complete Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(7)/3270.131(d)(8)

Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease/Age appropriate screenings complete

Noncompliance Area: The current health report on file for Child #4 lacked information that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious of communicable diseases. The report also lacked a statement that the child had received all age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. A health report shall include a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The health report for child #4 was replaced with the necessary information stating the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious of communicable disease. The report also contains the age appropriate screenings recommended by the AAP.
2025-07-02 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: The updates to the health assessments on file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 24 months between examinations on 1.26.23 and 3.31.25.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A current health assessment is on file at this time. Staff health assessments will be completed within the required 24 months and will not lapse.
2025-07-02 Renewal 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) - Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5)

Description: Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment

Noncompliance Area: The current health assessment on file for Staff Person #1 lacked information that they had been examined for communicable diseases and the results of that examination and the physician's assessment of their suitability to provide child care.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff health assessments will be completed and include all necessary information including they have been examined for communicable diseases and the results of that examination and the physicians assessment of their suitability to provide child care. A letter from Staff persons #1 physician was received, stating they were examined for the above and is on file.
2025-07-02 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #2 lacked an out of state Child Abuse Clearance for a state they established residency in within the last 60 months.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff Person #2 has been removed from the schedule until they receive the complete out of state child abuse clearance. We will ensure that if a new hire has resided out of state within the last 60 months all clearances from that state they resided in will be on file prior to starting in a child care facility.
2025-07-02 Renewal 3270.33(a)/3270.35(b)(1) - Each staff person meets quals/Bachelor's Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.35(b)(1)

Description: Each staff person meets quals/Bachelor's

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #1, who was identified as a Group Supervisor, lacked verification of education to qualify them for the position. The degree on file did not meet the qualifications for the human services field.

Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A group supervisor shall have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Because the staff person #1 lacked the necessary bachelors degree to qualify as a group supervisor that staff person only qualified as an assistant group supervisor.
2025-07-02 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: A white vent in the outdoor play space was observed to have peeling paint around the vent.

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 white vent in the outdoor play space was repainted and has no peeling paint.
2024-09-11 Renewal 3270.105 - High Chairs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.105

Description: High Chairs

Noncompliance Area: The bucket high chair seats in Classroom 5 were missing the T-shaped safety straps.

Correction Required: High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Safety straps were installed in the bucket high chair seats in Classroom 5.
2024-09-11 Renewal 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4)

Description: Arrival/departure times

Noncompliance Area: The agreement form for Child #2 lacked the arrival and departure times.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The agreement form for Child #2 was filled out completely including the arrival and departure times.
2024-09-11 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for Child #1 lacked the complete address for the release persons listed.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency contact form for Child #1 was corrected with the names, address and telephone numbers of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released too.
2024-09-11 Renewal 3270.133(6) - Written consent Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(6)

Description: Written consent

Noncompliance Area: Written parental consent was missing for a bottle of children's Ibuprofen observed in Classroom 2.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The childrens ibuprofen was sent home with the parent.
2024-09-11 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: The updates to the health assessments on file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 24 months between examinations on 2.24.22 and 8.26.24.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The health assessment for Staff Person #1 was completed however it exceeded the 24 months between examinations.
2024-09-11 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: One electrical outlet was observed to be missing a protective receptacle cover in Classroom 7.

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.)
The receptacle cover was placed in the exposed outlet that was accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
2024-06-20 Unannounced Monitoring 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: Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid and CPR.

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. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS, who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff Person #1 was joined by a Staff Person with current Pediatric First Aid and CPR training.
2024-06-20 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10)

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

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid and CPR.

Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1-10), within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1 will have until July 11, 2024 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS, who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff Person #1 was removed from the schedule and will not be placed back on the schedule until she completes the required Pediatric First Aid and CPR training.
2023-09-22 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: The last child assessment in the file for child #3 was dated 3/4/23.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
An updated child assessment for child #3 will be updated in accordance with the regulation that all children must have an updated Department approved assessment every 6 months.
2023-09-22 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information in the file for child #2, #4 and #5 did not include work information for the enrolling parent.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency contact information in the file for child #2, #4 and #5 have been updated to include work information for the enrolling parent.
2023-09-22 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information in the file for child #1 did not include an address for one of the release persons.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency contact information in the file for child #1 will be updated to include an address for one of the release persons.
2023-09-22 Renewal 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: Staff person #8 and #9 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #8 and #9 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Revised 10 hour health and safety training..

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. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, staff person #8 and #9 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #8 and #9, staff person #8 and #9 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #8 and #9 will completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Revised 10 hour health and safety training..
2023-09-22 Renewal 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 one hour health and safety update in the file for staff persons #2, #4, #5, 6, #7, #10 and #11, all employed before 10/4/23. was dated after 12/30/22.

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.)
All staff members will complete the new revised, required pre-service health and safety training before caring for children alone and within the 90 days.
2023-09-22 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

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 last two health assessments in the file for staff persons #2 were dated 6/1/2/21 and 7/18/23 and in the staff file for staff person #11 were dated 2/14/21 and 2/16/23.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All health assessments for all staff members that come into contact with 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.
2023-09-22 Renewal 3270.151(c)(1) - Physical examination Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(1)

Description: Physical examination

Noncompliance Area: The most recent health assessment in the file for staff person #6 indicated that a physical exam was not performed, as the first box on the state health assessment form was cheked "No" in error.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #6 is on leave and will provide an updated health assessment that will include a physical examination before they return to the facility. The required form will be filled out in its entirety as required to meet the regulation.
2023-09-22 Renewal 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)

Description: Mantoux TB

Noncompliance Area: The TB screening in the file for staff person #1 and #10 was dated more than 12 months previous to the individual's first day working with children.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff persons #1 and #10 will provide updated TB screenings.
2023-09-22 Renewal 3270.151(c)(5) - Physician/CRNP assessment Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(5)

Description: Physician/CRNP assessment

Noncompliance Area: The most recent health assessment in the file for staff person #6 indicated that the individual was not suitable to provide child care, as the third box on the state health assessment form was cheked "No" in error.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff member #6 is on leave and will provide an updated health assessment that will state they are suitable to provide childcare before they return to care.
2023-09-22 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: The last two fire safety trainings in the file for staff person #6 were dated 10/23/21 and 11/17/22.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff members will participate in the required fire safety training annually, 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.
2023-09-22 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #9 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Revised health and safety training.

Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10). Staff person #9 will have until 11/1/23 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #9 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #9, staff person #9 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff persons #8 and #9 will complete the updated version of the pre-service health and safety training by 11/1.
2023-09-22 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: The last two mandated reporter training in the file for staff person #4 were dated 10/7/17 and 8/7/23. The last two mandated reporter trainings in the file for staff person #6 were dated 10/7/17 and 8/7/23.

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.)
All staff members will and operator will comply with CPSL. Mandated reporter trainings will be completed every 60 months with no lapse in time as required.
2023-09-22 Renewal 3270.37(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.37(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: HS/GED/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #3, holding the title of aide, did not include proof of a high school diploma or GED.

Correction Required: An aide shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #3 will provide a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate.
2023-09-22 Renewal 3270.37(c) - Aides supervised all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.37(c)

Description: Aides supervised all times

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #3, holding the title of aide at the time of the inspection, was observed alone in the older toddler room.

Correction Required: An aide or a combination of aides shall be supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #3 will not be permitted to care for children alone unless there is at minimum an AGS supervising.
2023-09-22 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: In the older toddler room, there was a bottle of Up & Up hand sanitizer on the desk and a package of Members Mark baby wipes on a table, making them accessible to children in care at the time. In the infant room, there was a bottle of Lacura hand sanitizer on a cubby, which was accessible to children because young toddlers were in care at the time. In the PreK room, the gate to the storage closet easily disengaged when opening the door, making the closet, which contained cans of paint, accessible.

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.)
In the older toddler room, the bottle of Up & Up hand sanitizer on the desk and a package of Members Mark baby wipes on a table were moved to be unaccessible to children in care at the time. In the infant room, the bottle of Lacura hand sanitizer on the cubby was moved to be unaccessible to children. In the PreK room, the gate to the storage closet now has a lock to prevent the door from being easily accessible.
2023-09-22 Renewal 3270.66(c) - Toxic use- no contamination Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(c)

Description: Toxic use- no contamination

Noncompliance Area: In the luch room, there was a container of Member's Mark disinfectant wipes next to boxes of cereal on the shelf.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be used in a way that does not contaminate play surfaces, food, food preparation areas and does not constitute a hazard to the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The container of Member's Mark disinfectant wipes next to boxes of cereal on the shelf was removed away from the food.
2022-09-15 Renewal 3270.113(e) - Restraints prohibited Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(e)

Description: Restraints prohibited

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 9:45 am, a young toddler was observed buckled into a chair on the floor of the gross motor room while other toddlers were playing. When asked why the child was in the chair, staff stated that she was placed in the chair because she was biting other children.

Correction Required: A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The child was let out of the strapped chair. All facility persons will not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room.
2022-09-15 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information in the file for child #1 did not include a work address for the child's mother. The emergency contact information in the file for child #4 did not include a work address or phone number for the child's mother or a work address for the child's father.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include thein the file for child #1 home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency contact form for child #1 was updated to include the work address for the child's mother. The emergency contact information for child #4 was updated to include a work address and phone number for the child's mother and father.
2022-09-15 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information in the file for child #2 did not include an address for one of the release persons.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency contact information for child #2 was updated to include the address for the release person.
2022-09-15 Renewal 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)

Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months

Noncompliance Area: Th last two health reports in the file for child #1, a young toddler, were dated 1/20/22 and 8/24/22.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #1 health reports will be provided in the required time or every 6 months for an infant/young toddler.
2022-09-15 Renewal 3270.131(e)(2)(i) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3, who is approximately 8 months old, did not include evidence of a flu shot and did not contain a written statement of exemption by a parent.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #3 submitted a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian stating a personal objection from getting the flu shot.. The statement shall be kept in the child's record.
2022-09-15 Renewal 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 information regarding continuity of operations or emergency preparedness training for volunteers.

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.)
The facilities emergency plan will include information regarding the continuity of operations or emergency preparedness training for volunteers. In the future the emergency plan will include all necessary information regarding continuity operations and emergency preparedness for volunteers.
2022-09-15 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: The last two health assessments in the file for staff person #7 were dated 12/12/19 and 2/24/22.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #7 and all staff members will provide a health assessment within 12 months of being hired 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.
2022-09-15 Renewal 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The first emergency drill documented at the facility was 7/5/22.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency drills will be conducted annually and documented as well as kept on file at the facility.
2022-09-15 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: The last two FA/CPR trainings in the file for staff person #5 were dated 10/24/19 and 7/26/22. The training was not renewed before the previous certification had expired.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #5 shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.
2022-09-15 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: The last two fire safety trainings in the file for staff person #4 were dated 10/8/20 and 10/23/21.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #4 and all staff members will participate in fire safety training annually.
2022-09-15 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff persons #1, #2, #4, #5, #6, #7 and #9 included a FA/CPR training dated before 4/29/22 that was not an acceptable curriculum and was not taught by a PQAS instructor and the updated training with an acceptable curriculum and a PQAS instructor was dated 7/26/22. The file for staff person #6 included a health and safety training dated 2/22/22, which is more than 90 days past their initial employment.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff Members #1, #2, #4, #5, #6, #7 and #9 included a FA/CPR training dated before 4/29/22 that was not an acceptable curriculum and was not taught by a PQAS instructor and the updated training with an acceptable curriculum and a PQAS instructor was dated 7/26/22. Staff members #1, #2, #4, #5, #6, #7 and #9 will take FA/CPR training through a certified PQAS instructor. The file for staff person #6 included a health and safety training dated 2/22/22, which is more than 90 days past their initial employment. Moving forward all staff persons will take the FA/CPR training through a certified PQAS instructor and all new staff members will take the required health and safety training within 90 days of hire.
2022-09-15 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #8 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Acceptable FA/CPR.

Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 - 10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #8 will have until 10/26/22 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #8 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #8, staff person #8 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #8 will complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 - 10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #8 will have until 10/26/22 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #8 will be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #8, staff person #8 will not work in a child-care position at the facility.
2022-09-15 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The disclosure statement in the file for staff person #2, #3 and #6 was not the most current version of the form. The only state police clearance in the file for staff person #9, DOH 8/10/21, was dated 7/13/22.

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. Facility Person #2, #3 and #6 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #2, #3 and #6 will sign and date the new updated disclosure statement. The updated disclosure statements will be added to the staff files.
2021-09-08 Renewal 3270.103/3270.108(c) - Small Toys and Objects/No styrofoam Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.103/3270.108(c)

Description: Small Toys and Objects/No styrofoam

Noncompliance Area: There were styrofoam bowls in the older toddler and young toddler room that staff state are used to serve food to children.

Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. Styrofoam cups and plates may not be used.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The styrofoam bowls were removed from the older toddler and young toddler room.
2021-09-08 Renewal 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(f)

Description: 2 feet apart

Noncompliance Area: There was an infant sleeping in a crib in the infant room in which there was not 2 feet of space on 3 sides.

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 crib was moved to allow 2 feet of space on 3 sides.
2021-09-08 Renewal 3270.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1)

Description: Amount of fee

Noncompliance Area: The fee amount was not specified on the agreement on file for child #1.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The fee amount was written down for child #1 and copied, given to the parents.
2021-09-08 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: The current health assessments on file for Facility Persons #1 and #3 were each completed more than 24 months after the prior respective health assessments.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility Persons #1/ #3 health reports were completed but not within the 24 months. All staff will have health assessments completed within 24 months.
2021-09-08 Renewal 3270.166(1) - Written statement Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.166(1)

Description: Written statement

Noncompliance Area: There was not a written feeding schedule at the facility from the parents of one of the enrolled infants.

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.)
A written feeding schedule was received from the parents of the enrolled infant.
2021-09-08 Renewal 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.25(a)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: According to the operator's statement, the operator has not provided the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The QR code and directions on how to obtain the regulations electronically were posted in place of the previous regulations.
2021-09-08 Renewal 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan does not specify accommodations for infants and toddlers.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency plan for the facility was updated to specify accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
2021-09-08 Renewal 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(e)

Description: Letter to parents

Noncompliance Area: The facility's letter to the parents explaining the emergency procedures did not include information about the program's plan for shelter of children in a lockdown.

Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility's emergency procedures were adjusted to include the plan for shelter during a lockdown. The emergency procedure letter that parents receive at enrollment was changed to include the updated plan for shelter and was dispersed to every enrolled child.
2021-09-08 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: Firesafety training was completed by Facility Person #3 on 7/27/20 and 8/30/21 more than 12 months apart.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility Person #3 will complete all necessary fire safety training annually.
2021-09-08 Renewal 3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10)

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

Noncompliance Area: Facility Person #2 has been employed at the facility for more than 90 days and has not completed pediatric first aid and CPR.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility Person #2 completed Pediatric first aid and CPR on 10/11.
2021-09-08 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: Mandated reporter training was completed by Facility Person #1 on 7/3/15 and 8/28/20, more than 60 months apart.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). . A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility Person #1 took the mandated reporter training.
2021-09-08 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Facility Person #2 began employment with a volunteer criminal history clearance on file and no proof of application for a criminal history clearance. The valid (employment) criminal history clearance on file for Facility Person #2 was completed after her start date.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility Person #2 obtained the correct valid criminal history clearance for employment and not volunteer.
2021-09-08 Renewal 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: Fire drills were recorded on the facility's fire drill log for 12/2/20 and then 2/1/21, with no fire drill in between these dates.

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 least once every 60 days.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Fire drills will be completed every 60 days and documented.

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