Description: THE EARLY LEARNING CENTER AT YESHIVA is a Child Care Center in PITTSBURGH PA, with a maximum capacity of 211 children. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2020-06-26 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for Child #1, #2, #4, and #5 did not include the address and telephone number for the enrolling parent's place of employment. 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.) Parents are being called and the address and telephone numbers that were missing are being filled in. In the future, the program facilitator will check all incoming paperwork for completion. If an address and/or telephone number are missing she will highlight the missing data and contact the family to have the correct information input on the emergency contact form. The director will complete a monthly check of emergency contact forms to ensure all data is filled completely. If any is missing, a plan of action will be listed for the program facilitator to complete by end of business day. |
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| 2020-06-26 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was a missing emergency contact form for a child receiving care in Room 107. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The emergency form was placed into the room on the day of inspection. In the future, the program facilitator will complete weekly checks of classroom emergency binders ensuring students contact forms are included and up to date. This will be documented and submitted to the director for review. If any forms are missing, they will be replaced immediately following weekly inspection. |
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| 2020-06-26 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The immunization record on file for Child #1, who is 2 years old, does not include the recommended 2 doses of Hepatitis A vaccination, as recommended for a child this age by the ACIP. The immunization record on file for Child #3, who is 3 years old, does not include the recommended 2 doses of Hepatitis A vaccination, as recommended for a child this age by the ACIP. The immunization record on file for Child #2, who is 4 years old, includes 3 of the 4 recommended doses of PCV-13 vaccination, as recommended for a child this age by the ACIP. The most recent influenza vaccination on file for Child #2 is dated 11/5/18, more than 12 months ago. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The parents have been informed and will sign a personal exemption regarding the missing vaccines. Due to Covid, parents are not comfortable rushing to the doctor to obtain these vaccines. In the future, the program facilitator will check all incoming paperwork for completion. If vaccines are missing, she will contact the family to obtain an exemption or get the family to schedule a doctor's appointment for the vaccine asap. The director will complete a monthly check-in to review medical form compliance. Throughout the year, parents will be called and reminded to make a doctor's appointment before immunizations are due to make sure they have time to schedule the appointment before too late. |
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| 2020-06-26 | 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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Noncompliance Area: The most recent health assessment on file for Staff person #1, dated 6/7/20, is dated more than 24 months after the previous health assessment, dated 6/6/18. 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 person #1 received her medical exam and health form on 6/7/20. We created a google spreadsheet to document the expiration dates of all required staff documentation, including clearances, CPR, and health exams. The director will provide a 2 month notice in writing and in email of an expiring requirement. If the staff does not receive correct, up to date documentation by the expiration date, they will be suspended until documentation is received. This spreadsheet will be updated as needed to document up to date information. |
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| 2020-06-26 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Annual 6 hrs. training/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff person #3, with a hire date listed as 10/1/2006, did not include 6 hours of annual training between 10/1/18-10/1/19. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 6 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.) It is too late for staff person #3 to go back and take her missing 2 hours. However, she has taken the hours needed for next year's inspection. In the future, staff professional development will be logged in each staffs PA Keys registry. This includes any training certificates taken outside of the PA Keys and/or Better Kid Care. The director will be meeting a minimum of twice a year to review the staffs professional development plan to ensure the minimum training requirements are met. |
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| 2020-06-26 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The most recent mandated reporter training on file for Staff person #1, dated 4/20/20 is dated more than 60 months after the previous training, and is not one of the approved mandated reporter trainings. 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 #1 took the Mandated Reporter training through Pitt on August 16th, 2020. We created a google document and shared it with all staff detailing the expiration dates of clearances, medical forms, and trainings. Staff is reminded to check the document once a month and reminder emails will go out to those who have a renewal date coming up soon. We are making it clear on our new hire documents and reminder documents that staff must take the approved mandated reporter training. |
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| 2020-06-26 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff person #4 does not include a criminal history clearance, child abuse clearance, and child sex offender clearance from Kentucky, where she resided in the 5 years prior to her employment, as per current CPSL. The file for Staff person #5 does not include a criminal history, child abuse and sex offender clearances from South Dakota where she lived in the 5 years prior to her hire date of 8/28/19, which were required to be completed by 7/1/20. The file for Staff person #6 does not include the results of the applied for criminal history and sex offender registry from Virginia and does not include a child abuse history clearance from Virginia, where she resided in the 5 years prior to her employment, which were to be competed by 7/1/20, as per CPSL. The file for Staff person #8, with a hire date of 7/6/20, lacks a child abuse and sex offender clearance or application for said clearances from Ohio, as required for all new hires after 12/31/20, as per CPSL. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #2, #4, #5, #6, and #8 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Staff person #8 no longer works for us and we were instructed we don't need to correct this violation for her. The out of state clearances that were missing have all been requested from the relevant States. We will exclude staff until their results are in . We have received missing documentation for Staff person #6, and staff person #4. In the future, we will use the document sent to us by our inspector to help us get out of state clearances for new employees. We will receive both out of state child abuse and criminal history clearances before staff is permitted to work with children. During the hiring process, staff who have not lived continuously in PA the last 5 years will be supported in receiving their clearances from the state(s) they previously lived in. |
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| 2020-06-26 | Renewal | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff person #5, classified as an assistant group supervisor, does not include verification of high school graduation or a general educational development certificate. The file for Staff person #7, who is classified as an aide, does not include verification of high school graduation or a general educational development certificate. 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 facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Staff person #5 took and passed her GED on 8/20/20. We have been in contact with staff person #7's high school and they are sending us her diploma before she is scheduled to work with children. Any new hires will be asked for documentation of their high school diploma/ GED to verify completed coursework. If there are any questions about the documentation, an email will be sent to DHS for verification during the hiring process. If they do not have the correct documentation, they won't be hired. |
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| 2020-06-26 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was a missing outlet cover in Room 109. 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.) The outlet was plugged up with an outlet cover during inspection and it remains covered. Staff complete and submit a monthly health and safety room checklist to the director to verify outlets are covered and there is no peeling paint. The director will also complete a monthly random health and safety room checklist to ensure the outlets are covered and there is no peeling paint as required. Any noncompliance will be corrected immediately by the staff and/ or director and documented on the checklist. These checklists will be kept on file for one year and reviewed at monthly team meetings If there are concerns and we will create and implement a plan to correct. |
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| 2020-06-26 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was peeling paint on the wall above the sink in Room 109. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The peeling area was covered during inspection and it remains covered. Staff complete and submit a monthly health and safety room checklist to the director to verify outlets are covered and there is no peeling paint. The director will also complete a monthly random health and safety room checklist to ensure the outlets are covered and there is no peeling paint as required. Any noncompliance will be corrected immediately by the staff and/ or director and documented on the checklist. These checklists will be kept on file for one year and reviewed at monthly team meetings If there are concerns and we will create and implement a plan to correct. |
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| 2019-03-05 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was a cracked plastic plate in the Kitchen/Dramatic Play area in Room 109. There was a crack on a drawer on the play kitchen in the Kitchen/Dramatic Play area in Room 109. 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.) Teachers will check their play equipment regularly and, if broken pieces are found or pieces are missing, teachers will either notify Maintenance or throw out broken pieces. The broken items were removed during the inspection. |
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| 2019-03-05 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was a child's rocking chair in Room 110 with a missing screw on the bottom, making it unstable. Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Teachers will check their play equipment regularly and, if broken pieces are found or pieces are missing, teachers will either notify maintenance or throw out broken pieces. Administrators will remind teachers of this requirement at monthly staff meetings. The chair was removed from the child care space for repair during the inspection. |
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| 2019-03-05 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The agreement on file for Child #2 and Child #6 does not include the fee amount to be paid to the facility. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Administrator will review agreement before signing the agreement to ensure that the agreement is completely filled in and signed by parent. The agreements were corrected during the inspection on 3-5-19. |
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| 2019-03-05 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(2) - Date fee to be paid | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The agreement on file for Child #2 does not include the date the fee is to be paid to the facility. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Administrator will review agreement before signing the agreement to ensure that the agreement is completely filled in and signed by parent. The agreement was updated at the time of inspection and reviewed by the parent. |
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| 2019-03-05 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The agreement on file for Child #2 and Child #8 does not include the child's departure time. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Administrator will review agreement before signing the agreement to ensure that the agreement is completely filled in and signed by parent. The parent completed the departure time during the inspection. |
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