Ymca Of Greater Pgh/homewood-brushton Ymca
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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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| 2026-08-13 | Swimming | Swimming | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2026-07-17 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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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. |
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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. |
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| 2026-05-14 | Renewal | 3270.123(a) - Signed | Compliant - Finalized |
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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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) FA has been signed by parent and operator. |
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| 2026-05-14 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) This has been updated on the emergency contact form. |
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| 2026-05-14 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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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. |
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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. |
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| 2026-05-14 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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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. |
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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 |
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| 2026-05-14 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) These were removed at the time of inspection. |
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| 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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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| 2026-05-14 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The door has been locked when summer camp kids are in attendance. |
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| 2026-05-14 | 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 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Fire Safety has been completed by staff #3 |
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| 2026-05-14 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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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. |
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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. |
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| 2026-05-14 | Renewal | 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR | Compliant - Finalized |
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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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) CPR was completed upon inspection but late. |
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| 2026-05-14 | 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 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. |
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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 |
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| 2025-07-31 | Swimming | 3270.133(4) - Locked | Compliant - Finalized |
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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. |
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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. |
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| 2025-07-31 | Swimming | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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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. |
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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. |
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| 2025-07-31 | Swimming | 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children | Compliant - Finalized |
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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. |
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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. |
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| 2025-07-31 | Swimming | 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 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The necessary materials will be placed into the first aid kits. |
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| 2025-06-25 | Renewal | 3270.123(a) - Signed | Compliant - Finalized |
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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. |
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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. |
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| 2025-06-25 | 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 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. |
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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. |
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| 2024-07-25 | Swimming | 3270.69(d) - Provided every 1 hour outdoors | Compliant - Finalized |
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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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The bus broke down. Staff bought water and popsicles for the campers. |
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| 2024-06-20 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) EC has been updated. |
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| 2024-06-20 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) EC has been updated. |
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| 2024-06-20 | 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: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) EC form has been placed on all first aids bags and all locations. |
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| 2024-06-20 | Renewal | 3270.67(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle | Compliant - Finalized |
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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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We replaced all trash cans with ones that have lids,. |
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| 2024-06-20 | Renewal | 3270.69(b) - 110º F or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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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. |
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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. |
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| 2024-06-20 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We have placed new signs above all toilets. |
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| 2023-08-17 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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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. |
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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. |
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| 2023-08-17 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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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. |
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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. |
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| 2023-08-17 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children | Compliant - Finalized |
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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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director took ownership of the excursion bags to make them inaccessible. |
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| 2023-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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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. |
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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. |
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| 2023-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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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. |
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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. |
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| 2023-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The program is closed. |
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| 2023-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.133(4) - Locked | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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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. |
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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 |
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| 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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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| 2023-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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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. |
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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. |
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| 2023-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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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. |
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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. |
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| 2023-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The drills, screwdrivers, pliers and paint scrapers were removed from access. |
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| 2023-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.26 - Compliance/Nondiscrimination | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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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). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The additional information was submitted. |
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| 2023-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The program is closed. |
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| 2023-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.27(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility is closed. |
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| 2023-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The program is closed. |
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| 2023-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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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). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The program is closed. |
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| 2023-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility Person #6 was immediately removed from care. |
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| 2023-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.62(b) - Play space - 65 square feet/child | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The children were removed from the grassy area and gaga pitt. |
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| 2023-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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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. |
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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. |
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| 2023-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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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. |
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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. |
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| 2023-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Tweezers, band-aids and soap were placed into the first aid kits. |
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| 2023-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.75(d) - On excursions | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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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). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A bottle of water was placed into the first aid kits. |
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| 2023-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The tear was covered. |
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| 2023-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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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. |
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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. |
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| 2022-07-19 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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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. |
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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. |
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| 2022-07-19 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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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. |
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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. |
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| 2022-06-28 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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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. |
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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. |
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| 2022-06-28 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Ross has already completed the Course to become complaint. |
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| 2022-06-28 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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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: |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person will be certified in the correct course asap. |
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| 2022-06-28 | Renewal | 3270.61(h) - Exceeding Capacity | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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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. |
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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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