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Thomas Child Care And Learning Academy

Pittsburgh, PA · Allegheny County
11609 Frankstown Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15235
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Capacity
54 children
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
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Contact Information

📞 (412) 839-1009
11609 Frankstown Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00246066
License Issued
Nov 20, 2025
Active Through
Nov 20, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 5

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Thomas Child Care And Learning Academy is a Child Care Center in Pittsburgh PA, with a maximum capacity of 54 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM - 9:00 AM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Thursday6:30 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Friday6:30 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-08-18 Renewal 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4)

Description: Arrival/departure times

Noncompliance Area: The fee agreement for Child #1 was lacking the child's 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 parent completed the agreement adding the child's arrival and departure times.
2025-08-18 Renewal 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: The fee agreement on file for Child #1 is lacking the persons designated by a parent 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 parent completed the fee agreement and added the persons to whom the child may be released.
2025-08-18 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 form on file for Child #2 is lacking the work address and telephone number of 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 parent completed the emergency contact form and added the work address and telephone number.
2025-08-18 Renewal 3270.124(b)(5) - Information re: special needs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(5)

Description: Information re: special needs

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 is lacking information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency contact form was completed by the parent adding the special needs field.
2025-08-18 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for Child #1 was lacking health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent added the health insurance coverage and policy number to the emergency contact form.
2025-08-18 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 on file for Child #2 was lacking the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

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 parent updated the emergency contact form adding the address and phone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
2025-08-18 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

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 most recent health assessment on file for Child #2 is dated 10/25/23 which was received when child was of preschool age and is older than 12 months. (See LIS code sheet)

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent provided an updated child health report dated 5/5/25
2025-08-18 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 fire safety training on file for Staff Person #1 is dated 7/18/24, which is over 12 months ago.

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 #1 completed Fire Safety training on 8/19/25.
2025-08-18 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: The Child Abuse Clearance dated 7/10/25 on file for Staff Person #2 is a volunteer clearance making it invalid for a staff person. The two NSOR Clearances on file for Staff Person #3 are dated 2/10/20 and 7/30/25, which are more than 60 months apart.

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.)
The staff member provided the updated child abuse clearance dated 7/11/2025.
2025-08-18 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: In the unlocked cabinet in the bathroom, it was observed that there was Comet cleaner and hydrogen peroxide that were accessible to the children in care.

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.)
A childproof lock was placed on the bathroom cabinet.
2025-08-18 Renewal 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(i)

Description: Lidded waste receptacles

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that there was not a lidded waste receptacle in the bathroom.

Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A lidded trash can was placed in the restroom
2025-08-18 Renewal 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: The log for the 30-day fire detection tests contained dates of testing from 12/3/24-1/7/25, 1/7/25-2/28/25, 3/7/25-4/23/25, with the last testing 7/1/25. All more than 30 days apart.

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We completed the fire detection test.
2024-08-14 Renewal 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 10:24 AM while assessing supervision and ratio in the gym play space it was observed that two school age children were using the bathroom in the hallway without a staff person.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A safety checklist policy has been put into place and reviewed with staff to ensure all children are accounted for when transitioning and at all times
2024-08-14 Renewal 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 10:24 AM while assessing supervision and ratio in the gym play space it was observed that two school age children were using the bathroom in the hallway without a staff person.

Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A safety checklist policy has been put into place and reviewed with staff to ensure all children are accounted for when transitioning and at all times
2024-08-14 Renewal 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4)

Description: Arrival/departure times

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #2 and Child #4 contained a fee agreement that was lacking the child's 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 arrival and departure times were added to the children¿s files and parents were provided the original copy
2024-08-14 Renewal 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) - Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8)

Description: Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #4 contained the original signed fee agreements.

Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Copies were made of the agreements and the parents were provided the original documents.
2024-08-14 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 contains an emergency contact form that was lacking the address of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The physician information was updated by the parent on the emergency contact form.
2024-08-14 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 file for Child #2 and Child #3 contained and emergency contact form that was lacking the work addresses and telephone numbers of 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 address was added to the emergency contact form.
2024-08-14 Renewal 3270.124(b)(5) - Information re: special needs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(5)

Description: Information re: special needs

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #3 contains an emergency form that was lacking information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The form was completed by the parent in its entirety.
2024-08-14 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 file for Child #1 and Child #3 contains and emergency contact form that are lacking the addresses of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

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 addresses of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released were added to the emergency contact form.
2024-08-14 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 training update on file for Staff Person #4 is dated 6/1/23 which is after the deadline date of 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.)
Staff member completed the 2022 Health and Safety Update
2024-08-14 Renewal 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) - Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3)

Description: Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: The health assessment on file for Staff Person #3 is dated 2/12/24 which is after their start date (see LIS coded sheet).

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. 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.)
Health Assessment was completed
2024-08-14 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 health assessment on file for Staff Person #2 does not include the physical assessment of the person's suitability to provide childcare or if the staff person was assessed for communicable/contagious diseases.

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.)
The staff member was dismissed until she is able to provide an updated health assessment.
2024-08-14 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 state police clearance on file for Staff Person #1 was lacking a dissemination date making it invalid.

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.)
Staff member re-applied for the state police clearance and provided new clearance with the dissemination date.
2024-08-14 Renewal 3270.51 - Similar Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.51

Description: Similar Age Level

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 10:24 AM while assessing supervision and ratio in the gym play space it was observed that two school age children were using the bathroom in the hallway without a staff person.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A safety checklist policy has been put into place and reviewed with staff to ensure all children are accounted for when transitioning and at all times
2024-08-14 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: There was an unlocked closet in the hallway outside of Room #3 that contained cleaning supplies, paint, and paint thinner, that was accessible to the children in care.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The door has been locked. The church officials and staff were notified that the closet door needs to be locked at all times due to the hazardous materials inside
2024-08-14 Renewal 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: There was no handwashing sign above the toilet in the restroom in Room #3.

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.)
A handwashing sign was hung up in the restroom
2024-08-14 Renewal 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(i)

Description: Lidded waste receptacles

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that all four bathrooms in the childcare facility contained a waste receptable without a lid.

Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A Lidded garbage can was placed in all bathrooms
2024-08-14 Renewal 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: The 30-day fire detection log includes test dates 9/8/23-10/17/23, 12/14/23-1/15/24, 1/18/24-2/20/24, 3/15/24-4/17/24, 6/10/24-7/16/24, all more than 30 days apart.

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
On 8/16/24 Fire detection system was tested
2023-08-01 Renewal 3270.111(a) - Written plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.111(a)

Description: Written plan

Noncompliance Area: Room 3 lacked a written plan of daily activities and routines.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A daily schedule was added to room 3.
2023-08-01 Renewal 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4)

Description: Arrival/departure times

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #2 contained an agreement which did not specify the child's arrival/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 child's arrival and departure time was added to the child's agreement.
2023-08-01 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact Form for Child #3 lacked the telephone number of 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child is no longer attending the facility
2023-08-01 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact Form for Child #1 lacked the health insurance coverage and policy number for the child.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #1 no longer attends the facility
2023-08-01 Renewal 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: Room 1 and Room 3 lacked a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency.

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.)
The written plan of transporting children in an emergency event document was hung up in room 1 and 3.
2023-08-01 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: Although Staff #1 had complete clearances at time of Renewal Inspection, it was observed that Staff #1 lacked a State Police Clearance request at time of hire, and therefore was incorrectly provisionally hired.

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.)
All staff members have obtained their State police clearance at the facility
2023-08-01 Renewal 3270.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.74

Description: Emergency Numbers Posted

Noncompliance Area: Room 3 lacked the telephone numbers of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center posted by the telephone.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A list of the telephone numbers were hung in room 3.
2023-08-01 Renewal 3270.75(a) - In child care spaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(a)

Description: In child care spaces

Noncompliance Area: Room 3 and Room 4 lacked a first aid kit in each of these childcare spaces.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
First aid kits have been added to room 3 and room 4.
2023-08-01 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit located in Room 1 lacked 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 added to first aid kit in room 1.
2023-08-01 Renewal 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: Based on Smoke Detection Log Testing documentation, smoke detectors are not being tested at least every 30 days; 12/5/22, 1/9/23, 2/6/23, 3/7/23; 5/3/23, 6/6/23, 7/7/23, and 8/10/23

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Dates to check the smoke detector within every 30 days were added to the center calendar for staff to complete.
2022-12-07 Renewal 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.111(b)

Description: Posted in group space

Noncompliance Area: There was no daily activities schedule posted in Room 1, Room 2, and Room 4.

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.)
Daily activity plans were posted in each room
2022-12-07 Renewal 3270.123(a) - Signed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)

Description: Signed

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3 contained a fee agreement review date of 9-22-2022 but was not signed by a parent.

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The agreement for child #3 was signed by the parent.
2022-12-07 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 did not contain the health insurance/MA coverage.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The health insurance was added to the child's emergency contact form.
2022-12-07 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 file for child #1 and child #2 did not include the address of the person designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

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.)
Addresses for the person the child may be released to were added to the emergency contact form.
2022-12-07 Renewal 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: There was no emergency transportation plan posted conspicuously in Room 1, Room, 2, and Room 4.

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 plan was posted in room 1, 2, and 4.
2022-12-07 Renewal 3270.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.74

Description: Emergency Numbers Posted

Noncompliance Area: There were no emergency numbers posted by the telephone in Room 2.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency numbers were posted in every room.
2022-12-07 Renewal 3270.94(a)(5) - Evacuation routes posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(5)

Description: Evacuation routes posted

Noncompliance Area: There was no evacuation route posted in Room 1 or Room 2.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Evacuation routes were posted in all rooms.
2022-10-14 Initial review 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: A plastic bin in Room #1, containing games/game pieces was observed to have a cracked lid which presented with a sharp edge, and pinch and crush point. Several magna tiles in Room #1 were observed to be cracked and/or broken exposing the magnet, and creating a sharp edge.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The contents were removed from the bin. The bin was thrown in the trash.
2022-10-14 Initial review 3270.21 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.21

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The facility was observed to lack proof of purchase of interconnected fire detection system

Correction Required: 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.)
Provider completed attestation statement for proof of purchase of detectors
2022-10-14 Initial review 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1, and #2 was observed to lack documented evidence of training regarding the emergency plan including the date of the training and the names of facility persons who received the training.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency plan training was completed for both staff members
2022-10-14 Initial review 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The facility was observed to lack documented evidence that a copy of the emergency plan was sent to local municipality and the county emergency management agency.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency plan was sent to local county and municipality.
2022-10-14 Initial review 3270.69(b) - 110º F or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.69(b)

Description: 110º F or less

Noncompliance Area: Hot water temperature in the Women's bathroom (138.2 degrees) , the Men's bathroom (134.4 degrees) and the unisex bathroom in Classroom #3 (144.5 degrees) in the church was observed to exceed 110 degrees F.

Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Hot water tank was turned below 110 degree to ensure temperature was sufficient for children's use.
2022-10-14 Initial review 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: The Pipe in the bathroom in Room #2, was observed to have exposed pipe clamps at the toilet in proximity to pose a hazard.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Pipe clamps were moved away from the toilet to ensure safety of the children
2022-10-14 Initial review 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: The plaster in Room #1 was observed to be peeling and damaged along the baseboard. The wall to left of the door used to enter Room #2 from Room #1 was observed to have holes in the dry wall.

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.)
Cove base was added to both classrooms along the baseboards

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