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Tishas Tender Care

Homestead, PA · Allegheny County
Margaret St, Homestead, PA 15120
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Capacity
6 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
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Contact Information

📞 (412) 656-1790
Margaret St
Homestead, PA 15120
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✓ Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00245247
License Issued
Aug 25, 2025
Expired
Feb 25, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 5

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Tishas Tender Care is a Family Child Care in Homestead PA, with a maximum capacity of 6 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 8:00 AM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM - 8:00 AM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 8:00 AM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 8:00 AM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 8:00 AM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 8:00 AM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-11-12 Renewal 3290.111(a) - Written plan Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.111(a)

Description: Written plan

Noncompliance Area: A written plan of daily activities was not available, as confirmed by the operator.

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.)
Have a written plan of daily activities posted for parents to view.
2025-11-12 Renewal 3290.117(c) - Vet's certificate required Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.117(c)

Description: Vet's certificate required

Noncompliance Area: A veterinarian's certificate of current rabies immunization was not available, as the operator confirmed that the new dog (Cocoa) had not yet received the immunizations.

Correction Required: A veterinarian's certificate of current rabies immunization is required for a cat or dog at the facility. The certificate shall be on file when the cat or dog is present.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Have a certificate that shows current rabies immunization for our family pet inside the facility. I will not have children in care until the family pet receives the rabies vaccination.
2025-11-12 Renewal 3290.123(a)(6)/3290.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.123(a)(6)/3290.182(2)

Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

Noncompliance Area: The Agreement, in the files for Child #1 and Child #2, did not specify the date of the child's admission.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record must contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will have parent add the necessary information that was missing on the childs admission form.
2025-11-12 Renewal 3290.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact form, in the file for Child #2, did not include the phone number 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.)
I will have parent make the necessary information that was missing on the child`s emergency form. The information that needs to be added and must include the following information. Phone number and the name of the physician.
2025-11-12 Renewal 3290.124(d) - Written emergency plan posted Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(d)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: A written plan which identifies the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency, was not available, as confirmed by the operator.

Correction Required: A written plan shall be conspicuously posted which identifies the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the facility staffing provisions in the event of an emergency. The plan must accompany a staff person who leaves the facility on an excursion with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Have a written plan posted with identifies the means of transporting a child to the emergency care and the facility staffing provisions in the event of an emergency.
2025-11-12 Renewal 3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(e)/3290.181(c)

Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 (see IS Code Sheet) contained documentation of a parent review of the emergency contact information and financial agreement on 1.17.25 and 10.23.25, which exceeded the 6-month review/update requirement. The file for Child #3 (see IS Code Sheet) contained documentation of a parent review of the emergency contact information and financial agreement on 5.13.25, and none prior to that date, which did not meet the 6-month review/update requirement. The file for Child #4 (see IS Code Sheet) did not contain any documentation of a parent review of the emergency contact information and financial agreement, which did not meet the 6-month review/update regulatory requirement.

Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Have the parent update written emergency contact information every 6 months or as soon as there is a change in the information.
2025-11-12 Renewal 3290.151(a)(2)/3290.192(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.151(a)(2)/3290.192(2)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 contained documentation of a Health Assessment dated beyond 24 months ago.

Correction Required: 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.)
The health assessment for Staff #1 was completed on 12.22.25, but it was not on the state's form and did not answer the required questions. The updated health assessment will address those questions.
2025-11-12 Renewal 3290.22(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.22(a)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: The current Certificate of Compliance was not posted or available, as the one available was dated 8.25.24 to 8.25.25, as confirmed by the operator.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office posted at the same location.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Post current certificate of compliance in a location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.
2025-11-12 Renewal 3290.22(c) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.22(c)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: The Inspection Summary, with uncorrected noncompliance, was not posted or available, as confirmed by the operator.

Correction Required: The operator shall post a copy of each inspection summary issued by the Department next to the facility's certificate of compliance in a conspicuous location used by parents. The inspection summary must remain posted until an agent of the Department verifies that each noncompliance item noted on the inspection summary has been corrected.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Post copy of each inspection summary issued by the Department next to the facility`s certificate of compliance.
2025-11-12 Renewal 3290.24(b) - Emergency plan Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(b)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The most current review of the Emergency Plan on file was conducted on 7.22.24, more than a year ago.

Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. Each review and update of the emergency plan shall be documented in writing and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Review and update the emergency plan annually as needed.
2025-11-12 Renewal 3290.24(d) - Emergency plan Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(d)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The most current review of the Annual Emergency Drill on file was dated 6.29.24, more than a year ago.

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.)
As the owner of Tishas Daycare, I will ensure that the Emergency Drill will be conducted annually. The most recent one was completed on 11.25.25.
2025-11-12 Renewal 3290.31(f)/3290.192(4) - Age and training/Required training Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.31(f)/3290.192(4)

Description: Age and training/Required training

Noncompliance Area: SECOND CITATION: The file for Staff #1 contained documentation of only nine (9) out of twelve (12) required hours of annual child care training. PREVIOUSLY CITED on 9/16/25.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include records of training required by the Department.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will obtain the remaining 12 hours of child care training that is required to contain operating my daycare.
2025-11-12 Renewal 3290.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 did not contain any Disclosure Statement. The file for Staff #1 contained an expired NSOR Certificate dated 6.26.20, and none thereafter.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will obtain the necessary Disclosure statement and renew the nsor certificate.
2025-11-12 Renewal 3290.62 - Outside Walkways Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.62

Description: Outside Walkways

Noncompliance Area: The brown carpet on the front porch, where children enter the facility, was torn and fragmented approximately 1 1/2' x 2', showing the worn, green padding and wooden floorboards, which created a tripping/falling hazard.

Correction Required: Outside walkways shall be free from ice, snow, leaves, equipment and other hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Cover damage area.
2025-11-12 Renewal 3290.64(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.64(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible - in original container

Noncompliance Area: A Lysol Spray can (10 oz.) was located on the mantle in the dining room, which stated, "Keep out of reach of children," and was accessible to children. Two (2) containers of lighter fluid were located on the porch leading into the facility, which stated, "Combustible. Harmful or fatal if swallowed. Keep out of reach of children," and were accessible to children: Kingsford Charcoal Lighter (32 oz.) and Cooks Lighter Fluid (32 oz.).

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Remove all toxic materials from reach of children.
2025-11-12 Renewal 3290.73(c) - Has all items Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.73(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: The first-aid kit contained two (2) items: scissors and band-aids. Soap, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, and nonporous gloves were missing.

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.)
Purchase all necessary materials needed for the first aid kit.
2025-11-12 Renewal 3290.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: The last fire drill documented by the provider, occurred on 5.30.25, which exceeded the 60-day requirement.

Correction Required: Fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will conduct fire drills once every 60 days, and place in the proper file. The most recent fire drills were conducted on 12.24.25 and 1.30.26.
2025-11-12 Renewal 3290.94(a)(5) - Evacuation routes posted Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.94(a)(5)

Description: Evacuation routes posted

Noncompliance Area: An evacuation route was not posted on two (2) of the three (3) levels of the facility: none on top floor or basement, as confirmed by the operator.

Correction Required: Evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will have all Evacuation routes posted and in view on each floor of the facility. Dining area, basement, and second level.
2025-11-12 Renewal 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) - System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b)

Description: System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: THIRD CITATION: The facility continued to lack operable smoke alarms that are interconnected, via hardwire, Bluetooth connectivity or any other means that allow for communication between smoke alarms, as required per Announcement C-23-01. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 7/9/25 and 9/16/25. In addition, the last fire system test, documented by the provider as having occurred on 6.5.25, exceeded the 30-day requirement.

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 operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
As the owner of Tisha's Tender Care, I will not have children in care until the interconnected fire detection system is operational on all 3 levels.
2025-07-24 Unannounced Monitoring 3290.31(f) - Age and training Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.31(f)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #1 did not include any annual hours of child care training for the most recent full year of service: May, 2024-May, 2025.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will obtain the remaining 12 hours of child care training that is required to continue operating my daycare.
2025-07-24 Unannounced Monitoring 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) - System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b)

Description: System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: Previously cited on 7/9/25: The facility did not have interconnected smoke detectors as required by 9/6/23 per Announcement C-23-01. When cert rep attempted to verify corrections on 7/24/25, an interconnected system had not yet been purchased and installed.

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 operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in § 3290.95(a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
As the owner of TIshas Daycare, I will ensure that all requirements are met and up to date with a new fire interconnected system.
2025-05-28 Renewal 3290.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form in the file for Child #1 did not include the name, address and telephone number 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.)
I will have parent make the add the necessary information that was missing on the child`s emergency form. The information that needs to be added name, address, and telephone number of the child`s physician or source of medical care.
2025-05-28 Renewal 3290.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form in the file for Child #1 did not include 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.)
I will have parent make the add the necessary information that was missing on the child`s emergency form. The information that needs to be added and must include the following information, health insurance coverage, policy number of the child and or medical assistance benefits.
2025-05-28 Renewal 3290.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form and fee agreement in the file for Child #1, who has been enrolled for more than 6 months, has not been updated by the parent.

Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency contact form and fee agreement will be completed and or updated by parent.
2025-05-28 Renewal 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) - System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b)

Description: System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have interconnected smoke detectors as required by 9/6/23 per Announcement C-23-01.

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 operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in § 3290.95(a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will purchase a UL interconnecting fire system on July 15, 2025.
2024-05-30 Renewal 3290.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.123(a)(1)

Description: Amount of fee

Noncompliance Area: The fee agreement form for Child #1 lacked a fee amount.

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 provider will have the fee amount added to the fee agreement form.
2024-05-30 Renewal 3290.123(a)(2) - Date fee to be paid Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.123(a)(2)

Description: Date fee to be paid

Noncompliance Area: The fee agreement form for Child #1 lacked the date fee to be paid.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will have the date to be paid added to the fee agreement form.
2024-05-30 Renewal 3290.123(a)(3) - Services provided Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.123(a)(3)

Description: Services provided

Noncompliance Area: The fee agreement form for Child #1 did not include services to be provided.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify 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 at § 3290.124(e).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will have the services provided added to the fee agreement form.
2024-05-30 Renewal 3290.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.123(a)(4)

Description: Arrival/departure times

Noncompliance Area: The fee agreement form for Child #1 did not include a departure time.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will have the child's arrival and departure time added to the fee agreement form.
2024-05-30 Renewal 3290.124(a) - Each child emergency contact person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(a)

Description: Each child emergency contact person

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 lacked an emergency contact form.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will have the parent complete the emergency contact form.
2024-05-30 Renewal 3290.131(a)(4) - Initial health report for school age Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.131(a)(4)

Description: Initial health report for school age

Noncompliance Area: The initial health assessment for Child #1 (School-Age) was dated 9/16/21 prior to Kindergarten enrollment (See LIS Code Sheet).

Correction Required: The initial health report for a school-age child must be dated in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance in 28 Pa. Code § 23.2 (relating to medical examinations).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #1 will not return to care until a health assessment is turned in.
2024-05-30 Renewal 3290.18 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.18

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan on site does not include provisions regarding the facility's continuity of operations, required as of 7/1/22, as per Announcement C-22-04.

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 will develop a Continuity of Operations policy to the emergency plan.
2024-05-30 Renewal 3290.24(b) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(b)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The facility does not have documentation that the emergency plan is reviewed annually.

Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. Each review and update of the emergency plan shall be documented in writing and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider reviewed the emergency plan on 7/16/24 and documented it on the front of the emergency plan.
2024-05-30 Renewal 3290.24(d) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(d)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The facility does not have documentation of annual emergency drills.

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.)
The provider will complete an emergency drill and document it on the emergency drill log.
2024-05-30 Renewal 3290.24(f) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The facility does not have a letter explaining to parents the emergency plan procedures.

Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures described in subsection (a). 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.)
Provider will develop a parent letter explaining the emergency procedures in the facility's emergency plan.
2024-05-30 Renewal 3290.31(f)(4)(i)/3290.31(g)(10) - Age and training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric first aid/CPR Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.31(f)(4)(i)/3290.31(g)(10)

Description: Age and training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric first aid/CPR

Noncompliance Area: The most current Pediatric First-Aid/CPR training for Staff Person #1 is dated 4/25/21, exceeding the 24-month update (See LIS Code Sheet).

Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and 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. Pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider completed the Pediatric First-aid/CPR training on 6/29/24.
2024-05-30 Renewal 3290.31(f)/3290.192(4) - Age and training/Required training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.31(f)/3290.192(4)

Description: Age and training/Required training

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 lacked all 12 hours of required annual training completed between 6/12/22-6/12/23, as per Announcement C-21-09.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include records of training required by the Department.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will complete the 12 hours of annual training, as per Announcement C-21-09.
2024-05-30 Renewal 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #1 lacked a Disclosure Statement. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)

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.)
The provider will resign a new disclosure statement.
2024-05-30 Renewal 3290.32(d) - Age and training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.32(d)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: Staff Person #1, the only staff on site, did not have a current Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR.

Correction Required: One or more facility persons competent in pediatric first-aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques shall be at the facility when one or more children are in care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider completed the Pediatric First-aid/CPR training on 6/29/24.
2024-05-30 Renewal 3290.63 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.63

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: In the dining room, there were two electrical outlets located on the front wall that did not have outlet covers.

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 provider purchased outlet covers and will place them in the plugs.
2024-05-30 Renewal 3290.73(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.73(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit at the facility lacked tweezers and soap.

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.)
The provider added tweezers and soap to the first-aid kit.
2024-05-30 Renewal 3290.95(a) - System in compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.95(a)

Description: System in compliance

Noncompliance Area: The facility does not have documentation of 30-day fire alarm testing.

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)).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will use the updated fire drill and fire detection log and document when the fire alarm is tested every 30 days.
2023-05-30 Renewal 3290.151(c)(1)/3290.192(2) - Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.151(c)(1)/3290.192(2)

Description: Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 lacked an updated Health Assessment.

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 will be completed on July 14, 2023, which was the first available appointment.
2023-05-30 Renewal 3290.18 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.18

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 lacked completion of the UPDATED 1 Hour Health and Safety Training on or before 12/30/2022. The facility files lacked a copy of the Shaken Baby, Child Maltreatment and Abusive Head Trauma policies.

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.)
The health and safety training was completed on July 25, 2023. Th shaken baby, and maltreatment and abusive head trauma policies were written and submitted to my certified rep.
2023-05-30 Renewal 3290.24(d) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(d)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: Documentation of an emergency drill held in the past 12 months was not available in the facility file.

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.)
All emergency drills were conducted conducted June 14, 2023.
2023-05-30 Renewal 3290.31(g)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric first aid/CPR Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.31(g)(10)

Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric first aid/CPR

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1 lacked an updated Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR Training.

Correction Required: Pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
First aid and CPR training will be completed on july 19, 2023
2022-07-26 Renewal 3290.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.123(a)(1)

Description: Amount of fee

Noncompliance Area: The Fee Agreement form for Child #1 lacked the amount of the fee to be charged.

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 Agreement Form was filled out, during the inspection, and verified by my certification rep.
2022-07-26 Renewal 3290.123(a)(3) - Services provided Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.123(a)(3)

Description: Services provided

Noncompliance Area: The Fee Agreement Form for Child #1 lacked the Services Provided.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify 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 at § 3290.124(e).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Fee Agreement Form, "Services Provided" section was filled out, during the inspection, and verified by my certification rep.
2022-07-26 Renewal 3290.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: The Fee Agreement Form for child #1 lacked the names of the persons designated by the 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.)
During the inspection, the Fee Agreement Form was filled out with the names of people to whom the child may be released and verified by my certification rep.
2022-07-26 Renewal 3290.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.123(a)(6)

Description: Admission date

Noncompliance Area: The Fee Agreement Form for Child File #1 lacked the Date of Admission.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
During the inspection, the Date of Admission was placed on the Fee Agreement Form and verified by my certification rep.
2022-07-26 Renewal 3290.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact Form for Child #1 lacked the Health Insurance/MA Coverage and Health Insurance/MA Policy Number.

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.)
During the inspection, I put the health insurance information (policy #) on the Emergency Contact Form and was verified by the certification rep.
2022-07-26 Renewal 3290.131(e)(1) - Parent written verification from Doctor. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.131(e)(1)

Description: Parent written verification from Doctor.

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 (OT) lacked a yearly Influenza shot for 2021 with no Letter of Exemption in the File.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A Letter of Exemption was filled out and placed in the child's file.
2022-07-26 Renewal 3290.24(g) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(g)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked proof of sending a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to 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.)
Provider will send an email of the Emergency Plan to the Allegheny County EMS and personally deliver the Emergency Plan to the Munhall Borough Building and verify it was received with a signature that it was received and send to my certification rep.
2022-07-26 Renewal 3290.73(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.73(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: The facility's first-aid kit lacked the following items: Rubber Gloves and Tape.

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.)
Provider replaced missing rubber gloves and tape during the inspection.
2022-02-28 Initial review 3290.106 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.106

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: The refrigerator lacked a thermometer.

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Corrective action was taken on 3/15/22. refrigerator thermometer was purchased and placed inside of the refrigerator.
2022-02-28 Initial review 3290.151(c)(5)/3290.192(2) - Physician/CRNP assessment/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.151(c)(5)/3290.192(2)

Description: Physician/CRNP assessment/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: The health assessment dated 10/8/21 for staff #1 lacks the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.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.)
corrective action was taken place on 3/21/22.
2022-02-28 Initial review 3290.22(a)/3290.22(b) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations/Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.22(a)/3290.22(b)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations/Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: The instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office and the regulations were not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office posted at the same location. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled in the facility 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.)
as the day care owner, the regulations and the regional office phone number were placed in an area used by the parents
2022-02-28 Initial review 3290.24(a) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(a)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have an appropriate emergency plan.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
as the owner of the daycare, I took corrective action on 3/15/22 and made the correct emergency plan as stated.
2022-02-28 Initial review 3290.73(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.73(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit lacked soap.

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.)
I myself as owner of the day care took corrective action on 3/15/22 by placing a bar of soap in the first aid kit.
2022-02-28 Initial review 3290.94(a)(5) - Evacuation routes posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.94(a)(5)

Description: Evacuation routes posted

Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked posted evacuation routes in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.

Correction Required: The operator 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.)
corrective action was taken place on 3/15/22. all plans were placed at exit routes in conspicuous locations on the floors of the facility
2022-02-28 Initial review 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) - System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b)

Description: System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: The fire extinguisher in the kitchen area was not an ABC fire extinguisher. It was not rated for kitchen use.

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 operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in § 3290.95(a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
corrective action was taken on 3/15/22. fire extinguisher that was not code regulations was replaced with the ABC fire extinguisher.
2022-02-28 Initial review 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) - System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b)

Description: System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: Two of the three smoke detectors/fire detection system were functioning.

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 operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in § 3290.95(a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Corrective action was taken on 3/15/22. fire system was replaced with a 10 year operative system detector.
2022-02-28 Initial review 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) - System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b)

Description: System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: The facility does not have the proof of purchase for the fire detection system.

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 operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in § 3290.95(a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
corrective action was taken on 3/15/22. fire detectors were purchased with a proof of purchase. the attestation statement will be signed.

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