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Ymca Of Greater Pgh/homewood-brushton Ymca

Pittsburgh, PA · Allegheny County
7140 Bennett St, Pittsburgh, PA 15208
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Capacity
999 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
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State Rating
2

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📞 (412) 573-4166
7140 Bennett St
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00257840
License Issued
Jul 25, 2026
Active Through
Jul 25, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 5

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YMCA Before and After School programs are created to support families and children. Our program design gets kids engaged in activities that support their growth in and out of the classroom. From homework help to STEM presentations and healthy snacks to active play – the Y’s Before and After School program provides far more than a safe place. It provides kids with the building blocs they need to succeed including qualities like caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. We focus on integrating the Developmental Assets which means every child is treated as an individual, and every family can be assured that time in Y After School is time well spent. Financial Assistance is available.

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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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-08-13 Swimming Swimming Compliant - Finalized
2026-07-17 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: On 7/17/2026 at approximately 12:05pm, a group of 22 young school aged children were observed in the downstairs hallway with two staff. When asked to identify their assigned groups, Staff Person #1 was unable to identify one of the ten children in their group, despite using the facility's tag system. Given a second opportunity, Staff person #1 was still unable to identify one of the ten children in their group. Staff Person #1 had to ask the child to identify themselves.

Correction Required: TIERED LIS: 1. 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. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The Legal Entity shall develop and implement a tangible system for identifying specific children for whom each staff person is responsible and for tracking children during transition periods. All staff will utilize the identification method appropriately at all times while on duty at the facility. When a new child enrolls at the facility, a supervision card will be present at the facility on the child's first day of attendance. The operator shall provide a date for when this will be completed.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
1. 07/17/2026 - Supervision was correct immediately 2. 07/18/2026 - All youth were assigned to a specific staff member. Staff were provided a handout along with the weekly schedule to identify who each youth as been assigned to along with the hands free identification system. The hands free tag system will follow the youth where they [are] while present in the YMCA Care. This is implemented as of 7/17/2026. 3. Standard Operating Procedure for Supervision will be reviewed with the staff team.
2026-05-14 Renewal 3270.123(a) - Signed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)

Description: Signed

Noncompliance Area: The financial agreement for Child #3 was not signed by the operator and parent.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
FA has been signed by parent and operator.
2026-05-14 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for Child #4 did not contain the work telephone number of the enrolling parent.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
This has been updated on the emergency contact form.
2026-05-14 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for Child #1 did not contain 4 addresses, Child #2 did not contain 2 addresses, and Child #3 did not contain 1 address of the persons designated by the parent to whom the children may be released.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #2 is no longer enrolled and attending summer camp. All Address for child #1 and 3 have been completed.
2026-05-14 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: In the gym, a plastic-lined trash can was missing its lid. The open container held empty water bottles, a cup and a napkin.

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.)
A constructed carboard lid has been placed over the garbage can when we are in the gym
2026-05-14 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: In Classroom 220, a gallon bottle of hand sanitizer labeled "keep out of the reach of children" was found in an unlocked bottom cabinet. A second smaller bottle of the same sanitizer was stored in an unlocked top cabinet near the portable sink. Both toxic substances were accessible to children in care. In the Multipurpose Room, the kitchen door was not locked creating child access to the low shelf containing toxic leaning materials. The shelf held hydrogen peroxide cleaner and disinfectant cleaner, both of which were labeled "keep out of the reach of 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.)
These were removed at the time of inspection.
2026-05-14 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

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

Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #1 contained consecutive health assessments dated 5/17/2024 and 6/2/2026, more than 24 months apart.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Upon inspection the health form was updated but in fact late. Employee was removed from care until a new one was completed.
2026-05-14 Renewal 3270.21 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.21

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The kitchen door of the multipurpose classroom was unlocked allowing children in care access to a commercial stove. At the time of the inspection, the stove's pilot light was lit, creating active, small flames at each of the burners.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The door has been locked when summer camp kids are in attendance.
2026-05-14 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

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

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

Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #3 contained documentation of fire safety training completed 11/1/2024 but lacked documentation of the training within the past 12 months.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Fire Safety has been completed by staff #3
2026-05-14 Renewal 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

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

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

Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #3 did not contain documentation of 12 annual training hours.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #3 has shown documentation of completing 12 hours of training for the current year.
2026-05-14 Renewal 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10)

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

Noncompliance Area: Documentation of pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR completed by Staff #5 was dated 1/29/2026, more than 90 days from their start date at the facility (see LIS code sheet).

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
CPR was completed upon inspection but late.
2026-05-14 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #1 contained documentation of consecutive NSOR verification certificates date more than 60 months apart (5/59/2020 and 6/2/2025). The file of Staff #5 contained an NSOR verification certificate dated 10/16/2025, after their start date at the facility (see LIS code sheet). The file of Staff #2 and #4 contained completed disclosure statements, but they were completed on a prior version of the form dated 11/8/2024 and not the current dated 1/1/2025.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Upon inspection NSOR was completed by late. The disclosures have been updated on the newest form
2025-07-31 Swimming 3270.133(4) - Locked Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(4)

Description: Locked

Noncompliance Area: An Epi-Pen was stored in an unlocked first aid kit that was on a picnic table in the pool area accessible to children.

Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The first aid kits will be locked so that children are not able to access the medication.
2025-07-31 Swimming 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: There was a bottle of Advil in the front of the first aid backpack located on a picnic table in the pool area that was unlocked and accessible to children.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Any medication will be labelled, sealed, and locked in a pocket of our first aid back packs.
2025-07-31 Swimming 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(b)

Description: Inaccessible to children

Noncompliance Area: Three of the four first aid kits were located on a picnic table in the pool area and were accessible to children.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
During a swim day, the first aid kits will be locked and left under the supervision of the land counselor.
2025-07-31 Swimming 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit for the Alpha group lacked scissors, soap, gauze and 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The necessary materials will be placed into the first aid kits.
2025-06-25 Renewal 3270.123(a) - Signed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)

Description: Signed

Noncompliance Area: The agreement form on file for Child #1 lacked the parent signature.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We attempted to gain the signature, however the child is no longer in our care.
2025-06-25 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: Peeling paint was observed in the following areas utilized by children in care at the facility: the cafeteria (specifically the area/corner by the door across from the maker's room), the first stall of the girls' bathroom, and the basketball posts in the outdoor play area.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A work order was submitted on June 20, 2025 regarding the peeling paint. The work order specified the areas in the building that needed new layers of paint.
2024-07-25 Swimming 3270.69(d) - Provided every 1 hour outdoors Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.69(d)

Description: Provided every 1 hour outdoors

Noncompliance Area: The children were out of doors at the swimming pool from 1:00pm -3:30pm with no drinking water available during that time.

Correction Required: Drinking water shall be provided to children who are out-of-doors for a period exceeding 1 hour.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The bus broke down. Staff bought water and popsicles for the campers.
2024-06-20 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact Form for Child #1 lacked the phone number for the child's physician.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
EC has been updated.
2024-06-20 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact Form for Child #1 lacked the phone number for the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
EC has been updated.
2024-06-20 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: Child #2 was in the gym and the emergency contact information was not present.

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.)
EC form has been placed on all first aids bags and all locations.
2024-06-20 Renewal 3270.67(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.67(d)

Description: Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle

Noncompliance Area: Four trash receptacles, one in each of the four restrooms, used by the child care contained trash receptacles that were not lidded.

Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We replaced all trash cans with ones that have lids,.
2024-06-20 Renewal 3270.69(b) - 110º F or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.69(b)

Description: 110º F or less

Noncompliance Area: The hot water temperature on the left, upper level restroom measured 124 degrees.

Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We turned down the hot water tank and have an out of order sign on the sink so that it is not being used.
2024-06-20 Renewal 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: Seven of the eight flushing toilets lacked handwashing signs.

Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We have placed new signs above all toilets.
2023-08-17 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: 2nd citation: At approximately 2:15 pm, there were 6 staff and 27 school-age children in the playground below West Penn pool. Staff #7, #8 and #9 were seated at a picnic bench on the near side of the playground and staff #3, #10 and #11 were standing. When staff person #7 stated the name of their first child, they could not find the child while seated at the table. Staff person #7 got up from the table and walked around the playground with this certification representative, but could not locate the child. Staff person #7 then identified 6 more children in their supervision group, all of which were located. After approximately 1-2 minutes, staff person #7 located the first child named in their supervision group. The child was observed on the swings, which are on the opposite side of the climbing equipment in the middle of the playground. Staff person #7 could not see, hear, direct and assess the child while they were seated on the bench. Staff persons #3, #8,. #9, #10 and #11 identified their children. Some of the children identified by staff person #8 and #9 were on the opposite side of the playground equipment and neither staff person could see, hear, direct and assess those children from the bench. Staff person #7, #8 and #9 did get up and walked around to identify their children, but then all three staff went back and sat on the bench until they were asked to get off the bench so that children could be properly supervised. Staff person #12 was in the playground by this time, but was not responsible for any children. Previously cited on 7/6/23.

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 #7, #8, #9 were directed to get off the bench and actively supervise the children so they could see, hear, direct and assess the children at all times.
2023-08-17 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 2:15 pm, there were 6 staff and 27 school-age children in the playground below West Penn pool. Staff #7, #8 and #9 were seated at a picnic bench on the near side of the playground and staff #3, #10 and #11 were standing. When staff person #7 stated the name of their first child, they could not find the child while seated at the table. Staff person #7 got up from the table and walked around the playground with this certification representative, but could not locate the child. Staff person #7 then identified 6 more children in their supervision group, all of which were located. After approximately 1-2 minutes, staff person #7 located the first child named in their supervision group. The child was observed on the swings, which are on the opposite side of the climbing equipment in the middle of the playground. Staff person #7 could not see, hear, direct and assess the child while they were seated on the bench. Staff persons #3, #8,. #9, #10 and #11 identified their children. Some of the children identified by staff person #8 and #9 were on the opposite side of the playground equipment and neither staff person could see, hear, direct and assess those children from the bench. Staff person #7, #8 and #9 did get up and walked around to identify their children, but then all three staff went back and sat on the bench until they were asked to get off the bench so that children could be properly supervised. Staff person #12 was in the playground by this time, but was not responsible for any children. Previously cited on 7/6/23.

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 were assigned supervision responsibility of specific children. Staff were directed to get up and move around the play area so they could know the whereabouts of the children in his/her assigned group.
2023-08-17 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(b)

Description: Inaccessible to children

Noncompliance Area: 2nd citation: Upon entering the pool area, the two excursion bags containing the first aid kits were observed in an unlocked lidded plastic storage container on the ground near the restrooms. Previously cited on 7/6/23.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director took ownership of the excursion bags to make them inaccessible.
2023-07-06 Renewal 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 1:45 pm on 7/6/23, when 6 staff and 29 school-age children were in the pool, staff person #1 was observed towards the shallow end of the pool. At this time, the staff person identified 5 school-age children in their group. Four of the children were near the staff person, however, one child was swimming towards the deep end of the pool. Because of the distance between the staff person and the child, staff person #1 could not see, hear, direct and assess the child.

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.)
The swimmer in the deep end of the pool joined the staff who was supervising his group of 6 children in the 5 foot deep area.
2023-07-06 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 1:45 pm on 7/6/23, when 6 staff and 29 school-age children were in the pool, staff person #1 was observed towards the shallow end of the pool. At this time, the staff person identified 5 school-age children in their group. Four of the children were near the staff person, however, one child was swimming towards the deep end of the pool. Because of the distance between the staff person and the child, staff person #1 was not physically present with the child.

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.)
The swimmer in the deep end of the pool joined the staff who was supervising his group of 6 children in the 5 foot deep area.
2023-07-06 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information in the file for child #1 did not include the address for an individual who was listed as a release person.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The program is closed.
2023-07-06 Renewal 3270.133(4) - Locked Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(4)

Description: Locked

Noncompliance Area: On 7/6/23, following items were observed in the unlocked drawstring bags that were observed in the grass, on the wall or on benches in the pool area, making the contents accessible to the children in care: an unlabeled container of various pills, a box of Azo pain relief medication, a bottle of Tylenol and an inhaler

Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
First Aid/Med bags were made inaccessible to the children by the Director holding them
2023-07-06 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

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

Noncompliance Area: The last two health assessments in the file for staff person #4 were dated 7/17/20 and 7/20/22. There was no health assessment on file for facility person #5 and #6.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The health appraisal and TB for staff person #5 was obtained on 7/19/23. Staff person #6 was immediately removed from care.
2023-07-06 Renewal 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)

Description: Mantoux TB

Noncompliance Area: There was no TB screening in the file for facility person #5 and #6.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The health appraisal and TB for staff person #5 was obtained on 7/19/23. Staff person #6 was immediately removed from care.
2023-07-06 Renewal 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)

Description: Exam communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: The question regarding communicable disease on the most recent health assessment in the file for staff person #3 was marked "Yes."

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A letter from doctor/s office was received dated 7/11/23 and confirmed that staff person #3 was free from communicable diseases.
2023-07-06 Renewal 3270.21 - General Health and Safety Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.21

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: On 7/31/23 in the verizon room, there were accessible drills, screwdrivers, pliers and a paint scraper.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The drills, screwdrivers, pliers and paint scrapers were removed from access.
2023-07-06 Renewal 3270.26 - Compliance/Nondiscrimination Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.26

Description: Compliance/Nondiscrimination

Noncompliance Area: BEO denied operator's application for failure to respond to their request for additional information.

Correction Required: A legal entity must comply with The Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (43 P. S. §§951-962.2), the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (42 U.S.C.A. §§6101-6107), Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C.A. §§2000d-2000d-4a). Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C.A. §§2000e-2000e-5), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C.A. §794), the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C.A. §§12101-12514).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The additional information was submitted.
2023-07-06 Renewal 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The only emergency drill available at the time of the inspection was dated 7/10/23. The previous drill could not be located, so timeliness could not be assessed.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The program is closed.
2023-07-06 Renewal 3270.27(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(b)

Description: Plan reviewed/updated annually

Noncompliance Area: The last two documented reviews of the facility's emergency plan were dated May 2022 and 6/13/23.

Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The facility is closed.
2023-07-06 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: The last two fire safety trainings in the file for staff person #4 were 2/13/22 and 2/21/23.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The program is closed.
2023-07-06 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: The last two Mandated Reporter trainings in the file for staff person #2 were dated 2/11/15 and 9/6/20 and for staff person #3 were dated 3/21/18 and 4/13/23.

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 program is closed.
2023-07-06 Renewal 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: The state police clearance in the file for facility person #6 was missing a disposition, making the clearance incomplete. The FBI clearance in the file for facility person #6 indicated a record exists, but no rap sheet was attached.

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 #-6 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility Person #6 was immediately removed from care.
2023-07-06 Renewal 3270.62(b) - Play space - 65 square feet/child Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.62(b)

Description: Play space - 65 square feet/child

Noncompliance Area: On 7/6/23, children were observed playing in the gaga pitt and in the fenced-in grassy area to the right of the building. Neither spaces were on the facility's capacity.

Correction Required: Outdoor or indoor play space shall be measured at 65 square feet per child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The children were removed from the grassy area and gaga pitt.
2023-07-06 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: On 7/6/23, the following items were observed in the unlocked drawstring bags that were observed in the grass, on the wall or on benches in the pool area, making the contents accessible to the children in care: vaping cartridges, alcohol prep pads and a stick of deodorant. On 7/18/23, a can of paint was observed in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in the "Verizon Room." The following toxics were observed in another low unlocked cabinet in the same room: a container of Lysol disinfectant wipes, hand sanitizer, several bottles of Dust Off compressed air and screen cleaner, a box of anti-fog wipes and a bottle of green liquid, which was later determined to be "Simply Green" industrial cleaner. In the multi-purpose room, there were 3 bottles of hand sanitizer on the counter in front of the kitchen and a bottle of Banana Boat kids sunblock on one of the tables. All items were accessible to children and included instructions to keep out of the reach of children.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
First Aid/Med bags were made inaccessible to the children by the Director holding them.
2023-07-06 Renewal 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(b)

Description: Inaccessible to children

Noncompliance Area: On 7/19/23, all six first-aid kits were in unlocked drawstring bags that were observed in the grass, on the wall or on benches in the pool area, making the kits accessible to the children in care.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
First Aid/Med bags were made inaccessible to the children by the Director holding them.
2023-07-06 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: On 7/6/23, three of the six first-aid kits at the pool did not contain tweezers. Three of the six first-aid kits at the pool did not contain band-aids. One of the first-aid kits at the pool did not contain soap.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Tweezers, band-aids and soap were placed into the first aid kits.
2023-07-06 Renewal 3270.75(d) - On excursions Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(d)

Description: On excursions

Noncompliance Area: On 7/6/23, two of the six first-aid kits at the pool did not contain water.

Correction Required: One first-aid kit per child care group must accompany children and facility persons on excursions from the facility. Each first aid kit taken on an excursion must contain a bottle of water in addition to the items specified at §3270.75(c).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A bottle of water was placed into the first aid kits.
2023-07-06 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: There was a tear at the bottom of the padding on the gym wall closest to the maker space 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The tear was covered.
2023-07-06 Renewal 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: The following bathrooms were missing handwashing signs: Boys' bathroom near the maker space classroom was missing a sign at the urinal and in the stall; The girls' bathroom closest to the maker space classroom was missing a sign in one of the stalls. The boys' bathroom near room 220 was missing a sign in both stalls.

Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
In the boys' bathroom near the maker space, handwashing signs were posted at the boys urinal and stall. in the girls' bathroom near the maker space, a handwashing sign was posted in the stall. In the boys' bathroom near room 220, handwashing signs were placed in both stalls.
2022-07-19 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: 2nd citation: Staff person #2 lacked 12 annual training hours from 12/19/20-12/19/21 (See LIS for hire date).

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #2 has been removed from care until she completes her annual training hours.
2022-07-19 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: 2nd citation: Staff person #4--- has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet) Pediatric first aid and CPR training

Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #4-- will have until 8/3/2022 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #4--- must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #4--, staff person #4-- may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #4 has been removed from care until she can get recertified by a PQAS instructor.
2022-06-28 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: The files for staff person #2, staff person #3, and staff person #5 lacked 12 clock hours of child care training from 12/19/20-12/19/21.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Training was completed and back dated to cover the time frame that was missing hours.
2022-06-28 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1-- completed 1st aid and CPR training after the pervious training had expired. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training expiration date of 5/15/21, with the current training being completed on 6/9/22.

Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Ross has already completed the Course to become complaint.
2022-06-28 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #4-- has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children: 1st aid and CPR training

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire:

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person will be certified in the correct course asap.
2022-06-28 Renewal 3270.61(h) - Exceeding Capacity Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.61(h)

Description: Exceeding Capacity

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, it was observed that in the maker room, which measures for 11, 13 children were present.

Correction Required: The capacity established for an indoor space may not be exceeded.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The group of 13 children went to another space in at the center that is large enough to suit enough kids.

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