Ymca Of Greater Pittsburgh/Sampson Family Y Lodge
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Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2025-10-21 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: Broken plastic was observed on a blue basket containing Magna-Tiles in Room 1 (nap room). Two holes which exposed the inner foam filling were observed on a nap mat labeled for child #2. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The blue basket was thrown away immediately and replaced. The mat holes were covered with tape. |
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| 2025-10-21 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(c) Description: Each child care space Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact forms were not present in Room 2 (classroom) while children were observed in care. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A second binder will be created, so there will be an emergency contact binder located in both rooms. |
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| 2025-10-21 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 contained emergency contact information and an agreement which were not reviewed and signed by the parent within 6 months. The documents were dated 2/05/25 and 9/12/25 and 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) This has already been corrected. |
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| 2025-10-21 | Renewal | 3270.133(3) - Name on bottle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(3) Description: Name on bottle Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit in Room 2 (classroom) contained medication which was not labeled for use by a specific child ; burn cream, insect sting relief, and antibiotic ointment. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The first aid kit in Room 2 was for staff and not children. The word "staff" will be written on the outside of the actual kit. The medication was thrown away. |
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| 2025-10-21 | Renewal | 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(e) Description: Letter to parents Noncompliance Area: The letter to parents explaining emergency procedures indicated communication with parents would occur through an app the facility no longer uses. Based on statements made by staff, the facility no longer uses the Remind app and instead now uses the Lillio app. Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On the actual email sent to the parents, it was stated correctly as "Lillio", but it was not changed in the Emergency Plan binder. We will physically change the paper in the EP binder, changing "Remind" to "Lillio". |
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| 2025-10-21 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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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 lacked documentation of completing fire safety training annually. The most recent documentation with both their name and the date of completion was dated 2/17/24. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The employee has completed the fire safety training and is now complaint. |
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| 2025-10-21 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 did not renew their mandated reporter training within 60 months. This is evidenced by the previous certificate being dated 2/08/20 and the most recent certificate being dated 2/10/25. Current documentation 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 verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Upon inspection the mandated reporter training was already completed but in fact late. The employee was not in care as it was the weekend and did not return until it was completed and received to be compliant. |
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| 2025-10-21 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1 contained a child abuse clearance which was not renewed within 60 months. The clearances on file were dated 6/18/20 and 6/20/25. Current documentation 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child abuse clearance upon inspection was already completed but in fact late. Employee was removed from care for the two days until the clearance was received. |
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| 2025-10-21 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: The cover of a floor level air vent in Room 1 (nap room) was not attached to the vent housing leaving sharp metal areas accessible. Thorned thistle plants were observed along the building in the outdoor play space. Two long protruding bolts on the base of the toilet lacked covers in the restroom connected to Room 2 (classroom). Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The cover of the floor vent in Room 1 will be attached to the ground. The thistle plants will be pulled and removed. Covers will be purchased to cover the two bolts protruding from the bottom of the toilet in the restroom of Room 2. |
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| 2025-10-21 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: Peeling paint was observed in the following areas; on the top rail of the fence surrounding the outdoor play space, on both door frames serving as entrances to the facility on the rear porch, on the inside of the restroom door and the area near the support bar in the restroom connected to Room 1 (nap room). Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Maintenance will sand down and repaint all areas where the peeling is occuring. |
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| 2025-10-21 | Renewal | 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(g) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: Urine build up was observed around the base of the toilet on both sides in the restroom connected to Room 1 (nap room). Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) This was corrected immediately. The teacher cleaned up the urine from around the toilet in the restroom on the Room 1 side. |
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| 2025-10-21 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: Tests of the facility's smoke detectors were conducted more than 30 days apart; 9/04/25 and 10/06/25 (32 days). 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) This was corrected already as the smoke detector test was already completed. |
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| 2024-12-05 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: The following storage bins were observed to be cracked creating sharp edges and pinch points; in room 1; the bin containing matchbox cars and the bin containing wooden blocks. Outside, the bin containing sand box toys. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The bins were immediately thrown away into the garbage can. |
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| 2024-12-05 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.104(a) Description: Clean, good repair, proper size Noncompliance Area: The flat screen TV in room 2 was not anchored. The TV is located on a low shelf and accessible to children. Four areas of broken plastic with sharp edges were observed on one of the 3 picnic tables located on the deck. Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The flat screen tv was anchored. The broken picnic table was thrown away. |
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| 2024-12-05 | Renewal | 3270.108(c) - No styrofoam | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.108(c) Description: No styrofoam Noncompliance Area: Styrofoam cups were observed in a kitchen cabinet with other dinnerware. When asked, staff stated the foam cups had been used by children for hot chocolate. Correction Required: Styrofoam cups and plates may not be used. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The styrofoams were removed from the Lodge. |
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| 2024-12-05 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1 and #2 did not contain documentation of completed child service reports shared with the parents in the last 6 months. 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). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) There were growth and assessment reports done for both children #1 and #2. They were just in the STARS folder. |
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| 2024-12-05 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form and the agreement for child #3 were not reviewed and signed by the parent at least once in a 6-month period. The documents were updated on 9/07/23 and again 9/07/24. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The teacher had the parent sign the form. |
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| 2024-12-05 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3, a preschooler, contained consecutive health reports dated more than 12 months apart. The initial health report was dated 1/06/22. The only other health report on file was dated 8/26/24. A current health report is now on file. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A current health report is on file. |
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| 2024-12-05 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: The files for staff #1,2, and 3 contained consecutive evaluations dated more than 12 months apart. Current evaluations are now on file for all 3 staff. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Current evals are on file for all staff. |
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| 2024-12-05 | Renewal | 3270.66(e) - Arts and crafts non-toxic | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(e) Description: Arts and crafts non-toxic Noncompliance Area: Two cans of shaving foam, both labeled keep out of reach of children, were observed in storage cabinets. Based on statements made by staff, the shaving foam is used by children for art projects. Correction Required: Arts and crafts materials shall be nontoxic. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Shaving foam cans were thrown away into the garbage can. |
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| 2024-12-05 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Three protruding nails heads were observed on the threshold trim of the door to room 2. A portion of the railing cap on the deck was no longer attached, creating a pinch point. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The nails were hammered into the trim so they were no longer protruding. The railing cap was repaired. |
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| 2024-12-05 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: Damaged plaster was observed at the base of the kitchen door in room 1. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Maintenance spackled over the damaged part and will repaint it. |
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| 2024-09-30 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2024-08-27 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2024-07-12 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: PREVIOUSLY CITED ON SIN-00241226The bolts on the toilet base in the Right Side/Half Day Preschool Classroom were observed to be missing the protective caps allowing the bolts to be exposed. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Protective caps were installed over the exposed bolts on the toilet in the right side classroom. |
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| 2024-06-07 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: The bolts on the toilet base in the Right Side/Half Day Preschool Classroom were observed to be missing the protective caps allowing the bolts to be exposed. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In the right side classroom, the missing protective caps on the toilet will be replaced to cover the bolts. |
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| 2024-06-07 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: The siding on the left side and back side of the facility was observed to have large areas of algae growth. The algae was observed to wipe away with both a wet and dry paper towel. The algae growth created building surfaces that are not clean. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The siding on the left side and back side of the Lodge will be power washed to remove the algae. |
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| 2024-05-13 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: One electrical outlet was observed to be missing a protective receptacle cover in the half day Preschool Classroom. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The plug was plugged back into the outlet. |
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| 2024-05-13 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: SECOND CITATION The front door to the facility was observed to be in disrepair on the bottom left corner as viewed from the foyer area. The facility is past the correction date for the repair. FACILITY PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 4.16.24. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A kick plate was installed on the bottom of the door. We are working on a quote for a new door. The cost will determine if the door can be replaced within this fiscal year budget or next fiscal years budget. |
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| 2024-05-13 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(g) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: At approximately 10am, the toilet in the restroom in the Full Day Preschool classroom was observed to have a significant amount of dried urine around the base area of the toilet. The restroom was observed to have a strong smell of urine. Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The base of the toilet was thoroughly cleaned. The rug next to the toilet was removed and discarded. The floor was cleaned and sanitized. |
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| 2024-04-16 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(5) Description: Original label Noncompliance Area: One expired Albuterol Inhaler was observed in the medication bag in the Full Day PreK side of the facility. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The expired Albuterol inhaler was returned to the parent. |
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| 2024-04-16 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: The front door to the facility was observed to be in disrepair on the bottom left corner as viewed from the foyer area. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The front door was repaired. |
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| 2024-03-20 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: The thermometer in place in the refrigerator in the kitchen area was observed to measure at 50° F. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The temperature in the refrigerator was turned down to 45 degrees. |
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| 2024-03-20 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.161(d) - Potentially hazardous food refrigerated | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.161(d) Description: Potentially hazardous food refrigerated Noncompliance Area: Two lunch boxes containing potentially hazardous foods requiring refrigeration were observed on top of a cubby in the Left classroom. The items requiring refrigeration were chicken and a yogurt. Correction Required: Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The lunch boxes were placed into the refrigerator. |
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| 2024-02-22 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2024-01-24 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2023-12-15 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2023-11-28 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: Two strings of Christmas lights were observed to be missing protective receptacle covers on the connecting ends of the strings. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A receptacle cover was placed in the electrical outlet. |
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| 2023-11-28 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Damaged plaster was observed in the front foyer area where the children's cubbies had been prior to moving them into the classroom. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The damaged plaster was covered with wood cladding. |
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| 2023-10-18 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.25(a) Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Noncompliance Area: A copy of the current certificate of compliance and the negative sanction letter were not posted in a conspicuous location. Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The certificate of compliance and sanction letter were posted on the Parent Welcome Board in the entrance to the Lodge. |
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| 2023-10-18 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.27(a) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: A copy of the current emergency plan was not available for review at the time of the inspection. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Emergency Plan is available via a three ring binder and via the QR code on the posting with the phone number for DHS. |
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| 2023-10-18 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.34(c) - Employed and present 30 hrs/wk | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(c) Description: Employed and present 30 hrs/wk Noncompliance Area: The Director is not currently on site at the facility during operating hours as they are working in another facility operated by the same Legal Entity. Correction Required: A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A new Director was confirmed. The director is present during all hours of program operation. |
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| 2023-10-18 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: In the Left Classroom a bottle of gel sanitizer labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children was observed on a low shelf in an unlocked cabinet. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The bottle of gel sanitizer was removed from children's access. |
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| 2023-10-18 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(b) Description: Original container Noncompliance Area: An unlabeled spray bottle containing a cleaning solution was observed in the Right Classroom Restroom. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The unlabeled spray bottle was removed. |
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| 2023-10-18 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(i) Description: Lidded waste receptacles Noncompliance Area: The receptacle in place at the classroom sink in the Left Classroom was missing a lid. Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A lidded waste receptable was placed by the sink in the left classroom. |
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| 2023-10-18 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.91(a) Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Noncompliance Area: In the Right Classroom one of the exits to the back deck was observed to be blocked by a bookshelf. Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The bookshelf was moved so it did not block the exit to the back deck. |
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| 2023-10-18 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: Verification that the facility has tested the fire alarms since their initial opening on 9.5.23 was not on file at the time of the inspection. The fire alarms are required to be tested every 30 days. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The fire detection system was tested and the test was recorded on the Fire and Detection Log. |
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| 2023-09-06 | Unannounced Monitoring | 20.71(a)(7) - Fraud or deceit in obtaining or attempting to obtain a certificate of compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 20.71(a)(7) Description: Fraud or deceit in obtaining or attempting to obtain a certificate of compliance Noncompliance Area: On 9.6.2023, the Department received documentation from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Police Department that the Health Assessment that had been presented for Staff Person #1, dated 8.20.2023, could not be confirmed as valid. Correction Required: The Department may deny, refuse to renew or revoke a certificate of compliance for fraud or deceit in obtaining or attempting to obtain a certificate of compliance. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Staff Person obtained a current health assessment. The original health assessment is in the staff file. |
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| 2023-08-29 | Initial review | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: The refrigerator in the kitchen area was missing an operable 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An operable thermometer was placed in the refrigerator. |
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| 2023-08-29 | Initial review | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: The health assessment presented as the current health assessment for Staff #1 is deemed unacceptable and invalid. The health assessment presented appeared to be an altered copy of the prior health assessment with the date changed and other information edited out and altered. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Staff Person obtained a current health assessment. The original health assessment is in the staff file. |
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| 2023-08-29 | Initial review | 3270.18(a) - On file at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.18(a) Description: On file at facility Noncompliance Area: The insurance policy presented lacked an indication of the facility address and/or premises. Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Certificate of Insurance was updated with the new address. |
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| 2023-08-29 | Initial review | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(b) Description: Original container Noncompliance Area: A spray bottle, that was reported to contain Windex, was observed under the Kitchen area sink. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The spray bottle was emptied out. |
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| 2023-08-29 | Initial review | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit in the Left child care space was missing gloves. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Gloves were added to the first aid kit. |
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| 2023-08-29 | Initial review | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: Handwashing signs were missing from the sink and toilet in the Right child care space restroom. A handwashing sign was missing from the sink in the Left child care space restroom. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Hand washing signs were posted at the sinks and the toilet. |
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| 2023-08-29 | Initial review | 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(i) Description: Lidded waste receptacles Noncompliance Area: A lidded waste receptable was not in place in the restrooms or the sinks in the Right and Left child care spaces. Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Lidded waste receptables were placed in the restrooms and at the sinks. |
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