Tolatr Academy - Pittsburgh PA Child Care Center

1112 N NEGLEY AVE , PITTSBURGH PA 15206
(412) 361-7733

About the Provider

Description: Our mission is to provide " Optimus Disciplina " -- the best in educational excellence to every child enrolled in the Academy. We offer "new perspectives" through "new experiences" by encouraging fair play and teaching children to become independent thinkers

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00179329
  • Capacity: 6
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, American Sign Language, Spanish
  • 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
2020-06-30 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Approximately 11 empty plastic bags were on the shelf below the changing table accessible to children.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We have no day care children, and there is a bag holder the bags were moved to the bag holder and no plastic bags will be accessible to the children.
2020-06-30 Renewal 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The child care space did not contain a written plan of daily activities.

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.)
There was no day care children, however, we do have a lesson plan for each day posted on the wall toward the bathroom. One was added to the child care space and will remain there.
2020-06-30 Renewal 3270.123(a)(2) - Date fee to be paid Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The financial agreement of child #1 did not specify the date the fee is 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 date the fee will be paid will added and all areas of the agreement will be filled out moving forward.
2020-06-30 Renewal 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The financial agreement of child #1 did not specify 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.)
The parent will fill out the designated pick-up and will be done in the future.
2020-06-30 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The financial agreement of child #1 did not specify the child's admission date.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The date was added to the agreement and will be completed moving forward.
2020-06-30 Renewal 3270.123(b) - Parent receives original Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The original financial agreement was in the file of child #1.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The original was given to the parents and will be moving forward.
2020-06-30 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The health assessment of facility person #1 was dated 9/6/2015, lacking an update within 24 months.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The health assessment will be updated and staff will have health assessments at least every 24 months.
2020-06-30 Renewal 3270.171(a) - Local authorities informed Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The operator did not notify local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the use the pedestrian and vehicular routes around the facility.

Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the day care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A letter will be sent to the local traffic authorities and will be annually.
2020-06-30 Renewal 3270.18(a) - On file at facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Documentation of current comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises was not provided at the on-site inspection.

Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The current liability is now on-site and will remain on-site.
2020-06-30 Renewal 3270.192(3) - Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file of facility person #1 did not contain documentation of a tuberculosis screening.

Correction Required: 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 tuberculosis screening will be completed and added to the file. The file will contain a tuberculosis screening moving forward.
2020-06-30 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file of facility person #1 did not contain 2 written non-family references from individuals attestimg to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The references were added and all staff will have 2 written non family references moving forward.
2020-06-30 Renewal 3270.21 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have a COVID-19 Health and Safety Plan.

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.)
We are in the process of writing a formal plan which we have already begun to implement. A copy will be placed on the bulletin board.
2020-06-30 Renewal 3270.25(a) - Post the certificate of compliance Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The certificate of compliance posted at in a conspicuous location at the facility expired 9/16/2019.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance and a copy of the applicable regulations under which the facility is certified shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional day care office posted at the same location.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The certificate of compliance and a copy of the applicable regulations under which the facility is certified are posted on the board near the entrance where parents/guardians bring their children.
2020-06-30 Renewal 3270.27(a)(1) - Shelter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan did not provide for shelter of children in place or a location away from the facility premises during an emergency

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for shelter of children during an emergency including shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
There is a designated place, around the corner from the school, where the students are to be taken in case of an emergency. The plan will be updated to include that information.
2020-06-30 Renewal 3270.27(a)(2) - Evacuation Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan for the facility did not include evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises. The evacuation routes and evacuation plans to exit the building may be the same as those required by 3270.94 (f) and (g) (relating to fire drills).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We evacuate to the corner of Hampton and Negley were we make a left, and walk to the church, which we have an arrangement with, which is 4 blocks down. Further, all staff know to get the children quickly out of the building.

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