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Ymca Of Greater Pgh/Environmental Charter School

Pittsburgh, PA · Allegheny County
309 S Braddock Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15221
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Quick Facts

Capacity
999 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
2

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Contact Information

📞 (412) 573-4166
309 S Braddock Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00251911
License Issued
May 29, 2026
Active Through
May 29, 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/Environmental Charter School is a Child Care Center in Pittsburgh PA, with a maximum capacity of 999 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Thursday7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Friday7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-02-18 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2025-02-24 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The storage door in the cafeteria was open making the cleaning materials and the furnace accessible to children.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The storage door has been closed and will stay shut when care is being held.
2025-02-24 Renewal 3270.25(b) - Post the inspection summary Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.25(b)

Description: Post the inspection summary

Noncompliance Area: The operator was not posting a copy of each inspection summary issued by the Department in a conspicuous location used by parents.

Correction Required: The operator shall post a copy of each inspection summary issued by the Department in a conspicuous location used by parents. The inspection summary shall remain posted until an agent of the Department verifies that each regulatory noncompliance item cited on the inspection summary has been corrected.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The past inspection summary has been posted for parents to see on our parent board.
2024-05-13 Renewal 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 4:00 PM on the day of the inspection, Staff #1 could not identify one of the 11 school aged children that were in their assigned group.

Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 was retrained on the requirement of knowing the names of the children assigned to her group. Along with using the hands free ID tag system, several techniques were provided to help her match the children's faces to their names.
2024-05-13 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: The files for Child #1 and Child #3 contained an emergency contact form that were not updated within 6 months of the previous update.

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 forms were updated with the 6 month review and parent signatures for child #1 and child #3.
2024-05-13 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 files for Child #1, #2, and #3 contained an agreement forms that were not updated within 6 months of the previous update.

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 financial agreement forms were updated with the 6 month review and parent signatures for child #1, child #2 and child #3.
2024-05-13 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): (Pediatric First Aid/CPR).

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.)
The Pediatric First Aid/CPR certification was obtained for staff person #1.
2024-05-13 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 had not completed the mandated reporter training 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).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The mandated reporter training was obtained for staff person #1.
2023-12-19 Renewal 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

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

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

Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact Form in the file for Child #4 lacked written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Written consent signed by the parent for emergency medical care was obtained for child #4.
2023-12-19 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact information was not present in the Room for Child #5. Child #5 was present and receiving care in the room.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Emergency Contact information is now present in the room for child #5 at all times.
2023-12-19 Renewal 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)

Description: Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1, enrolled for more than 60 days, lacked an initial health report. The files for Child #2 and Child #3, both enrolled for more than 60 days, lacked an initial health report and immunization record.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents of child #1, child #2 and child #3, were given a deadline of 2/21/24 to provide health reports.
2023-12-19 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: ***3RD CITATION: Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: (Health and Safety Basic Training and Mandated Reporter Training). Previously cited 4/24/23 and 6/7/23.

Correction Required: Management or Director will utilize preapproved reporting tool with which a member of Management or Director will conduct a minimum of one bi-weekly, unannounced check to document that (Aides, provisional hires, staff who have not yet completed pre-service training, staff with incomplete files, etc.) are supervised by appropriate staff. The completed reporting tool will be kept in file onsite for cert rep to review during inspections for a period of three months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 was removed from care until her Health and Safety Training and Mandated Reporter Training was completed. The trainings were completed on 6/5/23 and 8/9/23, respectively. Staff person #1 was placed on the reporting tool as a substitute staff 2/12/24. Management developed and is utilizing a reporting tool that was approved by DHS Regional Office and is conducting bi-weekly unannounced checks to confirm that staff who have not completed their pre-service training is being supervised by an AGS or higher.
2023-12-19 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: **3RD CITATION: Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: (Health and Safety Basic Training and Mandated Reporter Training). Previously cited 4/24/23 and 6/7/23.

Correction Required: The legal entity will create a checklist for each individual staff file, including substitute staff, capturing the requirements for a staff member to be unsupervised, from which a list will be created. Staff shall be informed of their status and a visual indicator will be provided at the beginning of each shift & worn by each staff who must be supervised by an AGS or higher, located where staff check in and out of their shift at the facility, until they have met all Preservice requirements.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 was removed from care until her Health and Safety Training and Mandated Reporter Training was completed. The trainings were completed on 6/5/23 and 8/9/23, respectively. A checklist was created and is being utilized for each individual staff file, including substitute staff, capturing the requirements for a staff member who must be unsupervised. Staff are informed of their status to be supervised. Staff who must be supervised wear a yellow lanyard.
2023-12-19 Renewal 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(5)

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

Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact Form in the file for Child #4 lacked written consent signed by a parent for administration of minor-first aid procedures.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Written consent signed by the parent for administration of minor first aid procedures was obtained for child #4.
2023-12-19 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: ***2ND CITATION: Staff #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised without an NSOR certificate. When reviewing the file for Staff #2 it was observed that Staff #2 needed out of state clearances. The file for Staff #2 lacked any out of state clearances or requests for out of state clearances and therefore was incorrectly provisionally hired. Previously cited 6/7/23.

Correction Required: Management or Director will utilize preapproved reporting tool with which a member of Management or Director will conduct a minimum of one bi-weekly, unannounced check to document that (Aides, provisional hires, staff who have not yet completed pre-service training, staff with incomplete files, etc.) are supervised by appropriate staff. The completed reporting tool will be kept in file onsite for cert rep to review during inspections for a period of three months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 and staff person #2 were both removed from care. Staff person #1 received the NSOR certificate dated 4/3/23. For staff person #2, we are unable to provide paper corrections due to no longer being employed by the YMCA. Management developed and is utilizing a reporting tool that was approved by DHS Regional Office and is conducting and documenting at least one bi-weekly unannounced checks of staff (Aides, provisional hires, staff who have not yet completed pre-service training, staff with incomplete files) who must be supervised by an AGS or higher. The reporting tool is posted onsite for the cert rep to review.
2023-12-19 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: **2ND CITATION: Staff #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised without an NSOR certificate. When reviewing the file for Staff #2 it was observed that Staff #2 needed out of state clearances. The file for Staff #2 lacked any out of state clearances or requests for out of state clearances and therefore was incorrectly provisionally hired. Previously cited 6/7/23.

Correction Required: The legal entity will create a checklist for each individual staff file, including substitute staff, capturing the requirements for a staff member to be unsupervised, from which a list will be created. Staff shall be informed of their status and a visual indicator will be provided at the beginning of each shift & worn by each staff who must be supervised by an AGS or higher, located where staff check in and out of their shift at the facility, until they have met all CPSL requirements.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 and staff person #2 were both removed from care. Staff person #1 received the NSOR certificate dated 4/3/23. For staff person #2, we are unable to provide paper corrections due to no longer being employed by the YMCA. A checklist was created and is being utilized for each individual staff file, including substitute staff, capturing the requirements for a staff member to be unsupervised. Staff are informed of their status to be supervised. Staff who must be supervised wear a yellow lanyard.
2023-12-19 Renewal 3270.37(c) - Aides supervised all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.37(c)

Description: Aides supervised all times

Noncompliance Area: ***3RD CITATION: Staff #1, qualified to be an aide, was observed caring for children unsupervised. Previously cited 4/24/23 and 6/7/23.

Correction Required: Management or Director will utilize preapproved reporting tool with which a member of Management or Director will conduct a minimum of one bi-weekly, unannounced check to document that (Aides, provisional hires, staff who have not yet completed pre-service training, staff with incomplete files, etc.) are supervised by appropriate staff. The completed reporting tool will be kept in file onsite for cert rep to review during inspections for a period of three months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 was removed from care. Staff person #1 is now qualified as an Assistant Group Supervisor and was placed on the reporting tool as substitute staff 2/12/24. Management developed and is utilizing a reporting tool that was approved by DHS Regional Office and is conducting and documenting at least one bi-weekly unannounced checks of staff (Aides, provisional hires, staff who have not yet completed pre-service training, staff with incomplete files) who must be supervised by an AGS or higher. The reporting tool is posted onsite for the cert rep to review.
2023-12-19 Renewal 3270.37(c) - Aides supervised all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.37(c)

Description: Aides supervised all times

Noncompliance Area: **3RD CITATION: Staff #1, qualified to be an aide, was observed caring for children unsupervised. Previously cited 4/24/23 and 6/7/23.

Correction Required: The legal entity will create a checklist for each individual staff file, including substitute staff, capturing the requirements for a staff member to be unsupervised, from which a list will be created. Staff shall be informed of their status and a visual indicator will be provided at the beginning of each shift & worn by each staff who must be supervised by an AGS or higher, located where staff check in and out of their shift at the facility, until they have met all educational & experiential qualifications.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 was removed from care. Staff person #1 is now qualified as an Assistant Group Supervisor and was placed on the reporting tool as substitute staff 2/12/24. A checklist was created and is being utilized for each individual staff file, including substitute staff, capturing the requirements for a staff member who must be unsupervised. The checklist is located where staff check in and out. Staff are informed of their status to be supervised by an AGS or higher until they have met all educational and experiential qualifications. Staff who must be supervised wear a yellow lanyard.
2023-06-07 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: **2ND CITATION: Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: (Health and Safety Basic Training and Mandated Reporter Training). Previously cited 4/24/23

Correction Required: The legal entity will create a checklist for each individual staff file, including substitute staff, capturing the requirements for a staff member to be unsupervised, from which a list will be created. Staff shall be informed of their status and a visual indicator will be provided at the beginning of each shift & worn by each staff who must be supervised by an AGS or higher, located where staff check in and out of their shift at the facility, until they have met all Preservice requirements.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 was removed from care. We are unable to provide the paper corrections.
2023-06-07 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: *2ND CITATION: Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: (Health and Safety Basic Training and Mandated Reporter Training). Previously cited 4/24/23

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 was removed from care. We are unable to provide the paper corrections.
2023-06-07 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: ***2ND CITATION: Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: (Health and Safety Basic Training and Mandated Reporter Training). Previously cited 4/24/23

Correction Required: Management or Director will develop a reporting tool with which a member of Management or Director will conduct a minimum of one bi-weekly, unannounced check to document that (Aides, provisional hires, staff who have not yet completed pre-service training, staff with incomplete files, etc.) are supervised by appropriate staff. The tool should be submitted for approval to the Regional Office prior to use. Upon approval, the completed tool will be submitted to the Regional office within 2 business days after the checks have occurred, for a period of three months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 was removed from care. We are unable to provide the paper corrections.
2023-06-07 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: **Staff #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised without an NSOR certificate. When reviewing the file for Staff #2 it was observed that Staff #2 needed out of state clearances. The file for Staff #2 lacked any out of state clearances or requests for out of state clearances and therefore was incorrectly provisionally hired.

Correction Required: The legal entity will create a checklist for each individual staff file, including substitute staff, capturing the requirements for a staff member to be unsupervised, from which a list will be created. Staff shall be informed of their status and a visual indicator will be provided at the beginning of each shift & worn by each staff who must be supervised by an AGS or higher, located where staff check in and out of their shift at the facility, until they have met all CPSL requirements.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 and staff person #2 were both removed from care. We are unable to provide the paper corrections.
2023-06-07 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: ***Staff #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised without an NSOR certificate. When reviewing the file for Staff #2 it was observed that Staff #2 needed out of state clearances. The file for Staff #2 lacked any out of state clearances or requests for out of state clearances and therefore was incorrectly provisionally hired.

Correction Required: Management or Director will develop a reporting tool with which a member of Management or Director will conduct a minimum of one bi-weekly, unannounced check to document that (Aides, provisional hires, staff who have not yet completed pre-service training, staff with incomplete files, etc.) are supervised by appropriate staff. The tool should be submitted for approval to the Regional Office prior to use. Upon approval, the completed tool will be submitted to the Regional office within 2 business days after the checks have occurred, for a period of three months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 and staff person #2 were both removed from care. We are unable to provide the paper corrections.
2023-06-07 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: *Staff #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised without an NSOR certificate. When reviewing the file for Staff #2 it was observed that Staff #2 needed out of state clearances. The file for Staff #2 lacked any out of state clearances or requests for out of state clearances and therefore was incorrectly provisionally hired.

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 #1 may not work at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 and staff person #2 were both removed from care. We are unable to provide the paper corrections.
2023-06-07 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Non Compliant - Finalized

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

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

Noncompliance Area: 2ND CITATION: Staff #1 acting as an assistant group supervisor lacked documentation of the qualifications required. Previously cited 4/24/23

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 was removed from care. We are unable to provide the paper corrections.
2023-06-07 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.37(c) - Aides supervised all times Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.37(c)

Description: Aides supervised all times

Noncompliance Area: **2ND CITATION: *Staff #1, qualified to be an aide, was observed caring for children unsupervised. Previously cited 4/24/23

Correction Required: The legal entity will create a checklist for each individual staff file, including substitute staff, capturing the requirements for a staff member to be unsupervised, from which a list will be created. Staff shall be informed of their status and a visual indicator will be provided at the beginning of each shift & worn by each staff who must be supervised by an AGS or higher, located where staff check in and out of their shift at the facility, until they have met all educational & experiential qualifications.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 was removed from care. We are unable to provide the paper corrections.
2023-06-07 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.37(c) - Aides supervised all times Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.37(c)

Description: Aides supervised all times

Noncompliance Area: ***2ND CITATION: *Staff #1, qualified to be an aide, was observed caring for children unsupervised. Previously cited 4/24/23

Correction Required: Management or Director will develop a reporting tool with which a member of Management or Director will conduct a minimum of one bi-weekly, unannounced check to document that (Aides, provisional hires, staff who have not yet completed pre-service training, staff with incomplete files, etc.) are supervised by appropriate staff. The tool should be submitted for approval to the Regional Office prior to use. Upon approval, the completed tool will be submitted to the Regional office within 2 business days after the checks have occurred, for a period of three months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 was removed from care. We are unable to provide the paper corrections.
2023-06-07 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.37(c) - Aides supervised all times Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.37(c)

Description: Aides supervised all times

Noncompliance Area: *2ND CITATION: *Staff #1, qualified to be an aide, was observed caring for children unsupervised. Previously cited 4/24/23

Correction Required: An aide or a combination of aides shall be supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 was removed from care. We are unable to provide the paper corrections.
2023-04-24 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: **2ND CITATION: At approximately 4:30 PM, Staff #1 opened the outside facility door and let a child leave the facility. The facility outside door was shut and the child was left alone outside of the facility. Staff #1 was seen returning to the inside of the facility where they were not able to see, hear, direct, and assess the child. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 1/11/23.

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. Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must update their dismissal policy to include specific and detailed steps on releasing a child without a lapse in supervision. This policy must be submitted to OCDEL for approval.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1, who is an Aide, is no longer escorting children to the door to leave the facility. Children are supervised on the program premises, including the outdoor play space and excursions at all times. The Dismissal Policy was revised to ensure supervision of children at all times and provides detailed steps on releasing a child so that there is no lapse in supervision.
2023-04-24 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: *2ND CITATION: At approximately 4:30 PM, Staff #1 opened the outside facility door and let a child leave the facility. The facility outside door was shut and the child was left alone outside of the facility. Staff #1 was seen returning to the inside of the facility where they were not able to see, hear, direct, and assess the child. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 1/11/23.

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 person #1, who is an Aide, is no longer escorting children to the door to leave the facility. At dismissal time, an AGS or Group Supervisor is escorting the child to the facility outside door and maintains their ability to see, hear, direct and assess the child. The staff is ensuring that the child sees their parent and acknowledges the parent and ensures that the parent has taken supervision of their child.
2023-04-24 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: 3RD CITATION: At approximately 4:30 PM, Staff #1 opened the outside facility door and let a child leave the facility. The facility outside door was shut and the child was left alone outside of the facility. Staff #1 was seen returning to the inside of the facility where they were not physically present with the child in their group. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 12/12/22 and 1/11/23.

Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1, who is an Aide, is no longer escorting children to the door to leave the facility. Staff are assigned responsibility of specific children, know the children's names and have those children's nametags on their lanyards as part of our Hands Free ID System. Staff are physically present with their assigned children on premises, during excursions and at dismissal. Supervision is maintained so that they can see, hear, direct and assess the child all times.
2023-04-24 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: (Health and Safety Basic Training).

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. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are 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, 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 person #1 completed the pre-service training (Health and Safety Basic Training) on 5/1/23 and was supervised until completed.
2023-04-24 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Non Compliant - Finalized

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

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

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 acting as an assistant group supervisor lacked documentation of the qualifications required.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 qualifies as a Child Care Aid according to the documentation in the staff file and will only complete duties deemed acceptable to that position.
2023-04-24 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.37(c) - Aides supervised all times Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.37(c)

Description: Aides supervised all times

Noncompliance Area: **Staff #1, qualified to be an aide, was observed caring for children unsupervised.

Correction Required: An aide or a combination of aides shall be supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor. The legal entity will devise a physical system identifying which staff members are qualified to supervise children alone and which staff members need to be supervised, with the resulting information being available to all staff who are working.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 is now supervised by an AGS or Group Supervisor. A list of staff and whether they can supervise children alone and which staff need to be supervised is posted in the staff area.
2023-04-24 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.37(c) - Aides supervised all times Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.37(c)

Description: Aides supervised all times

Noncompliance Area: *Staff #1, qualified to be an aide, was observed caring for children unsupervised.

Correction Required: An aide or a combination of aides shall be supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 is now supervised by an AGS or Group Supervisor.
2023-04-24 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.51 - Similar Age Level Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.51

Description: Similar Age Level

Noncompliance Area: 2ND CITATION: At approximately 4:30 PM, Staff #1 opened the outside facility door and let a child leave the facility. The facility outside door was shut and the child was left alone outside of the facility. Staff #1 was seen returning to the inside of the facility. The child did not see their pickup person and returned to the facility door where they knocked on the door to speak with Staff #1. Therefore, Ratio was 0:1. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 1/11/23.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
When children leave the program, they are supervised in that process; including the staff doing the following: *ensure the child sees their parents *acknowledge the parent with a wave, hello, short conversation *watch the child go to care and get into car *ensure the parent takes supervision of the child.
2023-01-11 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: **At approximately 3:40 PM a young school aged child was seen going to the restroom down the hallway alone and unsupervised. Therefore, children on the facility premises were not supervised by a staff person at all times.

Correction Required: Children must be supervised at all times. All staff working at the facility will take In Person Supervision Training with the ELRC Region #5 within 45 days of the issuance of the inspection summary.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Children will not be allowed to use the restroom alone, children will be supervised at all times. All staff working at the facility have completed the In Person Supervision training with the ELRC Region #45.
2023-01-11 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: ***At approximately 3:40 PM a young school aged child was seen going to the restroom down the hallway alone and unsupervised. Therefore, children on the facility premises were not supervised by a staff person at all times.

Correction Required: Children must be supervised at all times. The director will conduct a monthly mandatory staff meeting for at least 3 months discussing ratio and supervision and submit agendas, minutes, and staff sign in sheets to OCDEL.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Children will continue to not use the restroom alone and will be supervised at all times. Supervision and ratio will be discussed during the monthly staff meetings, staff will sign-in and agendas and sign in sheets will be sent to OCDEL for 3 meetings.
2023-01-11 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: *At approximately 3:40 PM a young school aged child was seen going to the restroom down the hallway alone and unsupervised. Therefore, children on the facility premises were not supervised by a staff person at all times.

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.)
On January 11th, children are no longer allowed to use the restroom alone. Children will be supervised at all times.
2023-01-11 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: *2ND CITATION: At approximately 3:40 PM a young school aged child was seen going to the restroom down the hallway alone and unsupervised. Therefore, staff was not physically present with the child in her group that she was responsible for supervising. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 12/12/22.

Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Children are not allowed to go down the hallway by themselves and will be supervised at all times. A third staff member arrived at the facility and groups were assigned to maintain ratio. Students were recognized by their teachers and the ratio was maintained.
2023-01-11 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.51 - Similar Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.51

Description: Similar Age Level

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 3:40 PM a young school aged child was seen going to the restroom down the hallway alone and unsupervised. Therefore, ratio was 0:1. At 3:45 PM Staff #1 and #2 were observed in the cafeteria with 35 young school age children. Therefore, ratio was 2:35; 1:17 and 1:18. Therefore, ratio when children are grouped in similar age levels, was not met for maximum group sizes and ratios for staff persons; which is 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24 for young school aged children.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
As of January 11th 2023, children were no longer permitted to go down to the restroom by themselves. A third staff member arrived as soon as possible, therefore we were able to meet the required ratio of 1:12.
2022-12-01 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: Observed a cracked plastic Tupperware bin and toy skimmer that were in the outside playground space and creating a pinching hazard to the children in care.

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 aforementioned bins have been removed from the outside playground space and will be replaced with new bins.
2022-12-01 Renewal 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 3:45 PM, Staff #1 and Staff #2 had a group of school age children in the front of the cafeteria. When asked to name their group of assigned children and how many children they were responsible for; Staff #1 named and identified 6 children in their assigned group and Staff #2 named and identified having 8 children in their group. Cert Rep counted the children and noticed that one child was not named or identified as being assigned to a group.

Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A tag for the child was created immediately and the child was placed in a n assigned group. We have updated our tag system to account for missing tags, by creating a line order system. This will insure that each staff person can name the students that they are responsible for.
2022-12-01 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact information was not present in the Cafeteria for Child #2. The child was present and receiving care in the room.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Emergency Contact form for child #2 has been placed in all first aid bags utilized by staff. It was in 2/3 first aid kits, now it is in all 3.
2022-12-01 Renewal 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)

Description: Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 lacked an initial health report within 60 days of attendance.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
This student has been removed from the program until they can provide a physical for the child.
2022-12-01 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): (Pediatric First Aid/CPR and Health and Safety Basic training).

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 certification was completed upon inspection date but was late.
2022-12-01 Renewal 3270.94(a)(9) - Written record Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(9)

Description: Written record

Noncompliance Area: The fire drill written record on file at the facility did not include the names of the facility persons who had particapted in the fire drill.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A written record of each staff member present for any fire drills has been added to our log.
2022-12-01 Renewal 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: At the time of Renewal Inspection, the last valid annual Fire Detection Letter on file was dated 9/16/21 and the facility was not testing the smoke detection system monthly.

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.)
An updated Fire Detection Letter (dating 10/13/2022) that outlines the testing of the system was submitted and updated in the emergency binder and on file.
2022-06-16 Initial review Initial review Compliant - Finalized

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