Ymca Of Greater Pgh/Elroy Elementary

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 record for facility person #1 did not include a 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. 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.

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: There were 2 broken Zoob connector toys and 1 cracked Magna-tile in the childcare space.

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.

Regulation: 3270.123(a)

Description: Signed

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #3 does not include an Agreement that was signed by the enrolling parent or the operator.

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

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1)

Description: Amount of fee

Noncompliance Area: The agreement on file for Child #4 does not include the amount of the fee to be paid by the parent/guardian.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)

Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #3 and #4 does not include written parental consent for the facility to obtain emergency medical care; the enrolling parent did not sign a full-name signature, but rather only their initials.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: A child was observed receiving care outside in the playground without their emergency contact form being in the present in the playground.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Regulation: 3270.182(5)

Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #2, #3, and #4 does not include written parental consent for the facility to administer minor first aid procedures; the enrolling parent did not sign a full-name signature, but rather only their initials.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Regulation: 3270.183(a)

Description: Locked cabinet

Noncompliance Area: The child files were not being stored in a locked cabinet at the time of the inspection.

Correction Required: Child records are confidential and shall be stored in a locked cabinet.

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The facility has documentation of an emergency drill being conducted on 8.26.25, but does not have documentation of an emergency drill being completed within 1 year prior to 8.26.25

Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

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

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

Noncompliance Area: The two most recent fire safety trainings on file for Staff person #1 are dated 7.8.24 and 8.26.25, more than 12 months apart. The most recent fire safety training on file for Staff person #2 is dated 9.23.24, more than 12 months ago.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety 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.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 completed their current mandated reporter training on 8.20.25, more than 60 months after the previous training dated 8.18.20. Staff person #2 completed their current mandated reporter training on 7.16.25, more than 60 months after the previous training dated 6.27.20.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: The two most recent staff evaluations on file for Staff person #2 are dated 3.30.24 and 5.9.25, more than 1 year apart. The two most recent staff evaluations on file for Staff person #3 are dated 3.24.24 and 5.9.25, more than 1 year apart.

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

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: There was a cabinet in the childcare space that was unlocked and contained several toxic items labeled "Keep out of reach of chiildren" including Clorox disinfectant cleaner with bleach; Seventh Generation disinfectant cleaner; hydrogen peroxide; isopropyl alcohol; acetone (nail polish remover); sterile saline (contact lens) solution; Uineko all purpose cleaner; Dawn dish detergent; Oxyultra Deluxe dish detergent; Zep instant hand sanitizer gel.

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

Regulation: 3270.66(b)

Description: Original container

Noncompliance Area: There was an unlabeled spray bottle in an unlocked cabinet with other cleaning products that was not the original container or labeled with the contents of the bottle marked.

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.

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: There were 6 broken Zoob connecting toys in a bin in the facility.

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.

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: The agreement on file for Child #1 does not include the persons to whom the child can be released.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)

Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

Noncompliance Area: The agreement on file for Child #1 does not include the child's date of admission.

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

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 does not include the complete home address for the enrolling parent.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(5)

Description: Information re: special needs

Noncompliance Area: The current emergency contact form on file for Child #1 does not indicate if the child has any special medical needs, which is needed in an emergency situation.

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

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The certification representative observed children disposing of food wrappers, food waste, napkins, etc. into an unlidded trashcan following snack. Staff stated they did not have a lidded trashcan in the childcare space.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

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 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #1 were dated 7.22.22 and 8.5.24, more than 24 months apart.

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.

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

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

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff person #1and #2 includes documentation of Emergency Plan training dated 8.16.23 and 9.10.24, more than 12 months apart.

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.

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

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

Noncompliance Area: The two most recent fire safety trainings on file for Staff person #2 are dated 8.29.23 and 10.1.24, more than 1 year apart.

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.

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/Pediatric CPR and Get Started with Center-based Care: Building Blocks for Quality.

Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1 will have until 11.27.24 to complete the required 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 available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff person #1, classified as an aide, does not include a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate; or a minimum of an 8th grade education and 2 years of experience with children.

Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

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

Noncompliance Area: The agreement and emergency contact information for child #1 has not been reviewed and signed by the parent since 2/27/23. The agreements and emergency contact information for children #3 and #4 were not reviewed within 6 months, but are 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.

Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)

Description: Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #4, enrolled for over 60 days, did not contain a health report.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

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 #1 contained CPR/First aid certification that was not renewed on or before its expiration. The previous training was dated 5/15/21 and was renewed on 6/08/23. Current training is now on file.

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.

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #5 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric CPR and First Aid.

Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10), 3280.31(f) (1-10), or 3290.31(g) (1-10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #5 will have until 12/02/23 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #5 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 available to supervise staff person #5, then staff person #5 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

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

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

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #4 contained Health and Safety training completed 125 days after their date of hire. The training was dated 10/15/23. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)

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.

Regulation: 3270.51/3270.113(a)

Description: Similar Age Level/Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: At 3:40PM, facility person #3 was observed in the hallway with 3 YSA children. No staff were present in the hallway at the time. Facility person #3 is designated as a volunteer.

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

Regulation: 3270.52

Description: Mixed Age Level

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 3:15PM, staff #1 was observed answering the door at the side of the school to allow the certification representative to enter the building. Upon entering the cafeteria, staff #2 was observed supervising 18 school age children. Facility person 3, who is designated as a volunteer, was present in the room, but no other staff were present.

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).

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 #2 contained documentation of fire safety training completed more than 12 months apart; 8/18/21 and 9/7/22.

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.

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

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

Noncompliance Area: Based on documentation on file, staff #2 completed 4 of the 12 hours of annual training late. The training on file is now current.

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.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #2 contained FBI clearances obtained more than 60 months apart. The previous FBI clearance on file was dated 12/10/16. The most recent is dated 12/29/21. A current FBI clearance is now 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.

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(4)

Description: Hypothetical locations

Noncompliance Area: Based on documentation on the fire drill log, 11 consecutive drills conducted between 10/28/21 and 10/06/22 had the same hypothetical location.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that the hypothetical locations of the fire are rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location is never the same for consecutive drills.

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 file for staff #1 lacks updated pediatric first aid and cpr training.

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.

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 contain current first aid and cpr training, however they were renewed late.

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.