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Ymca Of Greater Pgh/duquesne University Child Dev

Pittsburgh, PA · Allegheny County
2 Chatham Ctr 112 Washington Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
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51 children
Subsidized Program
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State Rating
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📞 (412) 742-4195
2 Chatham Ctr, 112 Washington Place
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00249992
License Issued
Jan 22, 2026
Active Through
Jan 22, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 5

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YMCA OF GREATER PGH/DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY CHILD DEV is a Child Care Center in Pittsburgh PA, with a maximum capacity of 51 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 7:45 AM - 6:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:45 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday7:45 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday7:45 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday7:45 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday7:45 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-05-15 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10)

Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

Noncompliance Area: Documentation of first aid training on file for Facility Person #1 indicates the training (5/1/26) was completed more than 90 days after date of hire.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topic of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
CPR was completed but late upon inspection
2026-05-15 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: In the older toddler room, there were 2 uncovered outlets on a plugged-in power strip near the shelf by the sink, in reach of children.

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.)
Outlet covers were placed in the open spots on the power strip.
2026-05-15 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: In the older toddler room, there was hand sanitizer on top of a drawer unit behind the changing area, and sunscreen labeled "keep out of reach of children," in one of the drawers. Both toxics were in reach of children.

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 hand sanitizer was removed from the childcare center. The sunscreen was placed in a container and the container was placed out of the reach of the children.
2026-05-15 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: There were small spots of damaged plaster on the wall in the Preschool room in the writing area. There was a small area of damaged plaster in the older toddler room on a wall behind a cart to the right of the sink.

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.)
The plaster spots were repaired on 5/18/2026 and the spots were painted on 5/19/2026.
2025-10-23 Renewal 3270.106(j) - Prohibit items in crib Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(j)

Description: Prohibit items in crib

Noncompliance Area: There was an infant asleep in a crib in the infant room with a pacifier in their mouth that was connected to a small stuffed animal.

Correction Required: Toys, bumper pads, or pillows may not be present in a crib while an infant is sleeping in the crib.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The stuffed animal was removed from the pacifier and the animal was sent home.
2025-10-23 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: The current child service report on file for child #1 was completed and a copy given to the parent more than 6 months after the previous child service report on file (reports dated 10/28/24 and 5/1/25),

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.)
Upon inspection a child services report was in the child's file it was dated 3 days after the 6 month timeline.
2025-10-23 Renewal 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)

Description: Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: There was no documentation of the results of a TB test on file for Facility Person #2.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. 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.)
Staff is trying to obtain the records from the doctor and if she cannot then will complete a new TB test,
2025-10-23 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: The required preservice health and safety training documented and on file for Facility Person #3 was completed more than 90 days after their start date.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Upon inspection the trainings were completed but in fact late.
2025-10-23 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 out of state child abuse and sex offender clearances on file for Facility Person #1, required as they resided in this state within the 60 months prior to hire, were completed after their start date. The NSOR clearance on file for Facility Person #2 was completed after their start date.

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.)
Upon inspection the clearances were already obtained.
2025-10-23 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 operator has a valid reason they are unable to test the smoke detectors in the facility. The most recent professional inspection of the fire alarm system was conducted on 10/10/2024.

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.)
A smoke detector was purchased for the center and tested the same day. A copy of the building report was sent to [certification representative] after it was completed.
2024-10-10 Renewal 3270.102(f) - Indoor climbing- protective surface Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(f)

Description: Indoor climbing- protective surface

Noncompliance Area: There were two pieces of climbing equipment in the indoor gross motor space without any protective surface covering underneath them.

Correction Required: Indoor play equipment for climbing shall be installed or used over a protective surface covering which does not interfere with the stability of the equipment.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Protective surfacing was place under both climbers in the gross motor room.
2024-10-10 Renewal 3270.123(a)(2) - Date fee to be paid Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(2)

Description: Date fee to be paid

Noncompliance Area: The agreements on file for children #1 and #2 did not specify the date on which 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.)
Payment dates were added to Child #1 and Child #2 agreement forms on 10/24/2024.
2024-10-10 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: The current child service reports on file for children #1 and #3 were completed and a copy given to the parent more than 6 month after the previous child service reports on file.

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.)
This was corrected on 10/24/2024 at the time of the visit because the children's file did have a current child services report which was given to the parent a month late.
2024-10-10 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 #3 did not include the addresses and phone numbers for all release persons.

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.)
Child #3 parents were given the emergency contact form to update addresses and phone numbers for release persons. Parents updated the form on 10/25/2024 and added all addresses and phone numbers.
2024-10-10 Renewal 3270.133(2) - Written instructions Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(2)

Description: Written instructions

Noncompliance Area: There were two prescription medications - both albuterol inhalers, one in the young toddler room and one in the preschool room - without written instructions from the prescriber.

Correction Required: A staff person shall administer a prescription medication only if written instructions are provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine. Instructions for administration contained on a prescription label are acceptable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The child in the young toddler room parents brought in a new inhaler in the box with prescription attached on 10/25/2024. The child in the preschool room parents had the pediatrician's office send a letter with instructions for use of the inhaler on 10/25/2024.
2024-10-10 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: The current health assessment on file for Facility Person #1 was completed more than 24 months after the previous health assessment.

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.)
upon inspection the health form was already completed but late. That staff member was removed from care until it was completed.
2024-10-10 Renewal 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.166(4)

Description: Bottles labeled

Noncompliance Area: There was an infant's bottle not labeled with the child's name in the infant room.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The child's bottle was labeled with their name on 10/24/2024
2024-10-10 Renewal 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(e)

Description: Letter to parents

Noncompliance Area: The letter to the families explaining the emergency plan does not include information regarding the accommodations for infants and toddlers in the event of an emergency.

Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures 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.)
The letter to the families explaining the emergency plan was updated on 10/31/2024 to include information regarding accommodations for infants and toddlers in the event of an emergency.
2024-10-10 Renewal 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: There was documentation of 4 hours of child care training on file completed during the most recent review year (9/2023-9/2024) for Facility Person #1.

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 verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
College transcripts have been placed in the staff members file to show they have completed human service credits to count toward the 12 yearly credit which puts them back in compliance.
2024-10-10 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: There was no child abuse clearance, or proof of application for this clearance, on file for Facility Person #3 from a state in which Facility Person #3 resided within the previous 60 months.

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. Facility Person #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility without all required completed clearances on file.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The out of state clearance has been completed and filed in her staff file to be in compliance and to go back into care.
2024-10-10 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: The current staff evaluations completed and on file for Facility Persons #1 and #2 were completed more than 12 months after their previous evaluations on file.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Upon inspections staff evals where completed but late.
2024-10-10 Renewal 3270.82(e) - Toilet and sinks proper height Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(e)

Description: Toilet and sinks proper height

Noncompliance Area: There was a sink in the infant room used by walking young toddlers in care to wash hands. There is no stool at the sink. Staff state they must hold the children at the sink in order for them to reach it to wash their hands.

Correction Required: Toilets and sinks shall be at proper heights for children using them or shall be easily approached by means of platforms or steps.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A step stool was purchased for the infant room so the children who are walking can reach the sink to wash hands.
2024-10-10 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 operator has a valid reason they are unable to test their smoke detectors. The documentation on file of the current professional inspection of the smoke detectors indicates the inspection was conducted on 10/10/24. Inspections are required annually. The previous inspection on file was dated 10/4/23.

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.)
A fire alarm inspection was conducted in 2024 after the due date and a copy of this inspection was provided on 10/24/2024.
2023-10-19 Renewal 3270.102(a)/3270.103 - Clean and good repair/Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)/3270.103

Description: Clean and good repair/Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: A broken plastic mechanical toy spider was observed on a low shelf in the OT room. The small broken leg piece was accessible to children. A sleeping mat with a split seam that exposed the inner foam filling was observed in the PS room. (mat #9)

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. 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.)
Toy spider and sleeping mat were both put into a trash can that was not accessible to the children.
2023-10-19 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: Multiple bins of art stampers with a diameter of less than 1 inch were accessible to children in the OT room.

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 bin of stampers was removed from the room and placed into the art closet out of reach of the children.
2023-10-19 Renewal 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3)

Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 did not contain record of the child receiving the influenza vaccine at anytime in 2022 or yet in 2023. A written exemption was not on file.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The child received the flu vaccine on 10/19/2023 and a copy of the child's record was emailed on 10/20/2023.
2023-10-19 Renewal 3270.133(3) - Name on bottle Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(3)

Description: Name on bottle

Noncompliance Area: An epi pen and an inhaler, which were not labeled with the name of the child for whom the medication was intended, were observed in the preschool room. The epi pen was not in the labeled prescription box. The inhaler was in a plastic bag, however the name was illegible and the inhaler itself was not labeled.

Correction Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The epi pen was labeled with the child's name, the box was taped back together, and the epi pen was returned to the box. The actual inhaler was labeled as well as the bag.
2023-10-19 Renewal 3270.133(5) - Original label Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(5)

Description: Original label

Noncompliance Area: An inhaler observed in the preschool room expired 7/2023. The medication was intended for child #3.

Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The child's parents were notified that their child's inhaler had expired. The inhaler was placed out of reach of children until the parents were able to get the inhaler when they picked up their child. The parents brought in a new inhaler the next day.
2023-10-19 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

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

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #9 contained consecutive health assessments conducted more than 24 months apart. The most recent health assessment on file is now current.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Upon inspection the health form was completed but late.
2023-10-19 Renewal 3270.31(f)(10)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #3 did not complete training in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR within 90 days of hire. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) The training was dated 10/06/23.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #3 completed pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR on 10/06/2023
2023-10-19 Renewal 3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 did not complete training in health and safety topics 1-9 within 90 days of hire. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) The training was dated 9/11/23.Staff #5 did not complete training in health and safety topics 1-9 within 90 days of hire. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) The training was dated 9/29/23. Staff #7 did not complete training in health and safety topics 1-9 within 90 days of hire. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) The training was dated 10/03/23. Staff #9 did not complete training in health and safety topics 1-9 within 90 days of hire. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) The training was dated 2/07/23.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The health and safety training has been completed upon inspection but late.
2023-10-19 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 has not completed the mandated reporter training from an approved source within 90 days of their date of hire (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff person #1 will have until 15 days from POC requested date to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1, then staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 has completed the approved mandated reporter training.
2023-10-19 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 file for staff #4, hired provisionally (SEE LIS CODE SHEET), contained an NSOR application dated 12/18/22 and a completed NSOR dated 107 days later on 4/26/23. No record of suspension after 45 days was on file. The file for staff #6, hired provisionally (SEE LIS CODE SHEET), contained an NSOR application dated 6/09/23 and a completed NSOR dated 115 days later on 10/06/23. No record of suspension after 45 days was on file.

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.)
NSOR have been received upon inspection but late.
2023-10-19 Renewal 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.52

Description: Mixed Age Level

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 9:15 AM, staff #2 was observed answering the front door of the facility which resulted in staff #8 being alone in the OT room with 7 children; 4 older toddlers and 3 preschoolers.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #2 stayed in the room with staff #8 and the director let in all additional families and answered the door.
2023-10-19 Renewal 3270.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.74

Description: Emergency Numbers Posted

Noncompliance Area: Emergency numbers were not posted by the telephone in the infant room.

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 that were posted in another area of the infant room were removed and placed next to the phone in the infant room.
2022-10-06 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: The following items were observed in the OT room; a wooden chair with loose legs that created a pinch point , a protruding screw on one leg of the sensory table, and a broken yellow helmet. The following items were observed in the PS room; a blue #10 car with a broken wheel, a loose hinge creating a pinch point on the door of the pretend market stand, and cracked sharp clear plastic also on the door of the market stand. Multiple baskets with broken sharp edged weave were observed in the YT and PS rooms.

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.)
Wooden chairs in OT were removed from the room, sensory table was removed and repaired, and yellow helmet was thrown away. In the PS room the blue car was thrown away, the door on the market was removed. The baskets in YT and PS rooms were trimmed.
2022-10-06 Renewal 3270.123(a)(2) - Date fee to be paid Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(2)

Description: Date fee to be paid

Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1-5 contained agreement which did not specify the date on which 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.)
Date the fee is paid was entered on to the agreement for children 1-5.
2022-10-06 Renewal 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4)

Description: Arrival/departure times

Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1-5 contained agreements which did not specify 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.)
Arrival and departures times were put on the agreement forms for children 1-5.
2022-10-06 Renewal 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

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

Noncompliance Area: Th file for child #2 contained emergency contact information which was not updated within a 6 month period. The document is now current.

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.)
The emergency contact information was updated by parent.
2022-10-06 Renewal 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1)

Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2, now an older toddler, contained consecutive health reports which were not conducted within 6 months of each other. The previous health report was not updated by the deadline of 1-06-22. The most recent health report on file for child #2 is now current.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The 6 month health report was received from parent.
2022-10-06 Renewal 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1)

Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #5 contained an immunization record which did not include documentation of receiving the influenza vaccine in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. A written exemption was not on 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.)
Child received influenza vaccine on 10/21/2022.
2022-10-06 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3 contained an agreement which was not updated within a 6 month period. The document is now current.

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.)
The agreement for Child #3 was updated.
2022-10-06 Renewal 3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #2 did not contain documentation of completing emergency plan training within 90 days of hire (SEE LIS CODE SHEET). The only documented training on file was dated 9/7/22.

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. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency plan training has been completed prior to date of inspection
2022-10-06 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #7 contained consecutive fire safety training documentation dated more than 12 months apart; 8/21/21 and 9/02/22.

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. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Yearly fire safety training was already completed prior to inspection but late.
2022-10-06 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff persons #1, #3, #4, #5, and #6 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric CPR/FA. Current training is now on file.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
CPR has been completed prior to inspection but late.
2022-10-06 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: Multiple packages of Wipes Plus brand disinfecting wipes were accessible to children in the bottom drawer of an unlocked storage cabinet in the preschool room. An open can of wall paint and a rolling tray with paint still inside were observed on the floor of an unlocked maintenance closet.

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.)
Wipes were removed to a location out of the reach of children. Paint cans and rolling tray were moved to a locked location.
2022-10-06 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 facility has not had the fire detection system inspected on an annual basis. The previous inspection report was dated 3/24/21. A current inspection has not been conducted. Based on statements made by staff, an inspection is scheduled for 10/11/22.

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.)
Inspection took place on 10/12/2022 . Building Management is waiting for final report. Final report will be sent to DHS when received.
2021-10-28 Renewal 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(f)

Description: 2 feet apart

Noncompliance Area: 3 cots in the OT room and 1 crib in the Infant Room were observed to lack 2 feet on 3 sides while children were sleeping.

Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The crib in the Infant Room was moved to allow for 2 feet on 3 sides on the day of the inspection. The 3 cots in the OT room were moved to allow for 2 feet on 3 sides while the children are sleeping.
2021-10-28 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: The refrigerator in the Infant Room was observed to lack 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.)
An operable thermometer was placed in the infant room refrigerator.
2021-10-28 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 contained an emergency contact form which lacked the name, address and telephone number of the child's medical provider.

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 file #1 now contains the name, address and telephone number of the child's medical provider.
2021-10-28 Renewal 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted in the PS Room.

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 identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency is posted in the preschool room.
2021-10-28 Renewal 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3)

Description: Disposable diapers

Noncompliance Area: During an observed diaper change in the Infant Room, a staff member used her hand to lift the lid of the can to dispose of the soiled diaper and did not use the hands-free mechanism.

Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff will only use the hands-free mechanism when disposing a soiled diaper.
2021-10-28 Renewal 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(a)

Description: Pick-up and drop-off points

Noncompliance Area: Documentation of notification to local traffic safety authorities of the location of the facility and the use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility was not available at the time of inspection.

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 child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A Traffic Safety letter and our Emergency Plan was sent to the local safety authorities; Police, EMS, and Fire.
2021-10-28 Renewal 3270.21 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.21

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: A loose crib sheet was observed on 2 infant cribs in the Infant Room, causing suffocation hazards.

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.)
6 new fitted crib sheets were purchased to replace the worn-out crib sheets that caused them to fit loosely.
2021-10-28 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #3 contained consecutive certifications in Pediatric First-Aid and CPR in which had a lapse of time between certifications.

Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (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.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #3 has current certification in Pediatric First-Aid and CPR on file.
2021-10-28 Renewal 3270.31(f)(10)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff #2 and #5, existing staff members, contained certification in Pediatric First-Aid and CPR which were dated more than 180 days after the implementation of the current regulations. The files for Staff #1 and #4, new staff members, contained certification in Pediatric First-Aid and CPR which were dated more than 90 days after the first day of employment in child care.

Correction Required: Pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1, #2, #4 and #5 have current certification in Pediatric First-Aid and CPR on file.
2021-10-28 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: The first-aid kit in the YT Room was observed to lack gauze.

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.)
Gauze was placed in the first-aid kit on the day of the inspection.
2021-10-28 Renewal 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: The last stalls of the OT and PS bathrooms lacked handwashing signs.

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 placed in the last stalls of the OT and PS bathrooms.
2021-10-28 Renewal 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: The observed fire drill log contained drills conducted ore than 60 days apart.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A copy of our fire drill log is submitted showing 2 consecutive drills conducted within the 60 day timeframe of each other.
2021-10-28 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 proof of purchase for the interconnected fire detection system was not available at the time of inspection.

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.)
The proof of purchase for the interconnected fire detection system was obtained and submitted in the shared drive.

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