Toddlers Patch Childcare Ctr - Pittsburgh PA Child Care Center

2106 BROWNSVILLE RD , PITTSBURGH PA 15210
(412) 882-1286

About the Provider

Description: When you trust your child to the care of others, you need to know that this home away from home is the best you can provide. You need the peace of mind that comes from leaving your child in a clean, caring and educationally stimulating environment. And you need options that work with your schedule. That's why you will want to consider Toddler's Patch for your child.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00178626
  • Capacity: 98
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 5
  • District Office Phone: (412) 261-2273 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-06-22 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In the outdoor play space the fencing located to the left of the doorway, where the fencing meets the building, was observed to have two exposed bolts facing inward.

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 bolts were flipped outward. In the future will make sure safely constructed and the bolts will be facing outward.
2020-06-22 Renewal 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #1, who is an 10 month old infant, contained a copy of their immunization status which lacked an annual influenza vaccination as recommended by the ACIP.

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.)
Parent provided an exemption letter. In the future will keep track and double check the physicals and immunizations to keep the flue shot tracking sheet up to date.
2020-06-22 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #1, who has a start date working with children of 11/20/19, lacked documentation of having applied for the National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) verification certificate as required by the Child Protective Service Law (CPSL).

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 has a valid NSOR certificate on file. In the future I will make sure I always keep a copy of the NSOR forms that we sent out for new employees.
2020-06-22 Renewal 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In the blue bathroom downstairs, which is used by the children in care, three stalls were observed to lack a handwashing sign. In the yellow bathroom downstairs, which is used by the children in care, three stalls were observed to lack a handwashing sign.

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.)
Handwashing signs were posted. In the future handwashing signs will remain posted.
2019-06-04 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The child file for child #1, who has been enrolled in care since 8/27/18, contained a child service report that was not completed on or before 6 months; the date of the completed child service report was 5/21/19. The child file for child #2 contained a current child service report that was not completed every 6 months; the dates of the two most recent child service reports are 6/6/18 and 3/11/19. The child file for child #3 lacked a current child service report; the last documented child service report is dated 1/11/17.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
As soon as child service report is located for child #3 it will be sent. If it can not be located one will be done. In the future all child service reports will be done every 6 months, signed, and placed in file.
2019-06-04 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The child file for child #4, who is a preschool aged child, lacked an updated health report; the last documented health report is dated 9/29/17.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will get a copy of the most recent physical. In the future will set up 90 day reminder to notify parents of when physicals are due and will follow up with reminder every 30 days until physicals are due and turned in.
2019-06-04 Renewal 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The child file for child #2, who is a preschool aged child, contained a copy of their immunization status which lacked a current influenza vaccination according to the recommendations of the ACIP; child #2 was last vaccinated on 9/23/15. The child file for child #3, who is preschool aged child, contained a copy of their immunization status which lacked a current influenza vaccination according to the recommendations of the ACIP; child #3 was last vaccinated on 1/26/17.

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.)
Will talk with parents to see if getting a flu shot is an option. If not and they are against it will have parent or doctor write out an exemption letter. In the future will require parents to turn in a copy of updated immunization records as they receive immunizations.
2019-06-04 Renewal 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The staff file for staff person #1 contained a current health assessment that lacked examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will have her take the paper back to have doctor correct the paper. In the future will look over papers to see if everything is filled out.
2019-06-04 Renewal 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In the Nursery room two bottles were observed to not be labeled with the child's name.

Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Bottles were labeled. In the future the bottles will be labeled and rechecked to make sure they are still labeled.
2019-06-04 Renewal 3270.66(b) - Original container Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In the Toddler room a spray bottle containing a yellow liquid, which Staff person #2 identified as bleach water, was observed to lack a label specifying the contents.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The spray bottle was labeled. In the future bottles will be pre-labeled for contents when given to each room to use.
2019-06-04 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In the Nursery room a blue square carpet was observed to be torn and frayed on the back right corner closest to the wall causing it not to be in good repair.

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.)
The carpet will be repaired or replaced. In the future staff will do a daily overview to ensure all equipment is in good repair.
2018-06-12 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In the Preschool / School-Aged room a plastic dinosaur was observed to be missing two legs and a plastic toy dog food can was observed to be bent causing both toys to not to be in good repair. In the Nursery room two blue play mats were observed to have frayed edges causing the mats not to be in good repair.

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 toys were thrown away. The play mats will be repaired. In the future toys and equipment will be checked regularly to make sure they are in good repair.
2018-06-12 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In the Nursery room a young toddler was observed to be playing with the buckle of a bouncy seat that was frayed allowing for the potential to have the frayed pieces be pulled off and become a choking hazard.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The bouncy seat was removed from the child care space. In the future staff will check toys and equipment to ensure there are no objects less than 1 inch accessible to children who are still placing things in their mouths.
2018-06-12 Renewal 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In the Toddlers room, at approximately 1:00pm during nap time, Staff person #8 was observed to be sitting in a chair with her back to three children who were napping behind her making it difficult for Staff person #8 to properly see, direct, and assess those children.

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.)
Staff repositioned herself to allow to be able to properly supervise all children. In the future staff will position themselves in the room to be able to see all children at all times.
2018-06-12 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The child file for child #1 lacked an updated child service report; the last documented child service report on file is dated 1/17/17. The child file for child #2 lacked an updated child service report; the last documented child service report on file is dated 5/31/17. The child file for child #3 contained child service reports that were not completed every 6 months; the dates of the child service reports on file were 6/1/17 and 3/14/18. The child file for child #4 lacked an updated child service report; the last documented child service report on file is dated 5/25/17. The child file for child #5 lacked a child service report.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #2, #3, and #4 contain updated child service reports. Child service reports will be completed on child #1 and #5. In the future will ensure child service reports are done every 5 months

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