YWCA Propel Braddock Hills Early Learning - Pittsburgh PA Child Care Center

1500 YOST BLVD Suite 3, PITTSBURGH PA 15221
(412) 271-3061

About the Provider

Description: YWCA Propel Braddock Hills Early Learning is a Child Care Center in PITTSBURGH PA, with a maximum capacity of 18 children. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00175851
  • Capacity: 18
  • State Rating: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 5
  • District Office Phone: (412) 261-2273 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-02-26 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information in the file for child #1 did not include phone numbers for two sets of release persons.

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 form will be updated with the missing phone numbers. In the future, lead teacher will review paperwork and director will conduct second review to assure that no information is missing.
2020-02-26 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The last two health assessments in the file for staff person #1 were dated 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The file now includes a current health assessment. In the future, we will use a calendar that will alert the operator a month ahead of time that a staff person's health assessment is expiring.
2020-02-26 Renewal 3270.171(a) - Local authorities informed Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Based on review of the most recent traffic letter and conversation with the operator, the facility's traffic letter had not been sent to the local authorities in the past 12 months.

Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the day care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A new traffic letter will be sent to the authorities and in the future, a new letter will be sent out at the beginning of every school year and at least every 12 months.
2020-02-26 Renewal 3270.27(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Based on review of the emergency plan and conversation with the operator, the plan has not been updated in the last 12 months.

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 emergency plan was immediately updated and in the future, the emergency plan will be updated at the start of every school year and within 12 months.
2020-02-26 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The last 2 mandated reporter trainings in the file for staff person #1 were dated more than 60 months apart.

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.)
The file now includes a current mandated reporter training. In the future, we will use a calendar that will alert the operator a month ahead of when a staff person's training is expiring.
2019-05-03 Renewal 3270.123(a) - Signed Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The agreement form in the file for child #1 through #3 was not signed by the operator.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The form was immediately updated with the missing information. In the future, a checklist will be created so that enrollment packets can be reviewed thoroughly to catch any missing information.
2019-05-03 Renewal 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The agreement form in the file for child #2 did not include the persons to whom the child may be released.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The form was immediately updated with the missing information. In the future, a checklist will be created so that enrollment packets can be reviewed thoroughly to catch any missing information.
2019-05-03 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The agreement in the file for child #1 through #4 did not specify the child's date of admission. .

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The form was immediately updated with the missing information. In the future, a checklist will be created so that enrollment packets can be reviewed thoroughly to catch any missing information
2019-05-03 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information in the file for child #2 did not include the physician's address.

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.)
The form was immediately updated with the missing information. In the future, a checklist will be created so that enrollment packets can be reviewed thoroughly to catch any missing information.
2019-05-03 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information in the file for child #4 did not include the work address or phone number for the child's mother.

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.)
The form was immediately updated with the missing information. In the future, a checklist will be created so that enrollment packets can be reviewed thoroughly to catch any missing information.
2019-05-03 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information in the file for child #3 did not include the health insurance policy name and number for the child.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The form will be updated with the missing information. In the future, a checklist will be created so that enrollment packets can be reviewed thoroughly to catch any missing information.
2019-05-03 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The agreement form in the file for child #2 did not include the persons 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.)
The form will be updated with the missing information. In the future, a checklist will be created so that enrollment packets can be reviewed thoroughly to catch any missing information.
2019-05-03 Renewal 3270.131(e)(2)(i) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1, #2 and #3 did not include a flu shot, nor did it include a written statement from a parent stating personal or religious objection.

Correction Required: Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will obtain a written statement from the parent stating religious or person objection. In the future, there will be a template statement to indication objection to vaccinations as part of the enrollment packet for parents to complete.
2019-05-03 Renewal 3270.171(c) - Safe routes posted Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The pick-up/drop off procedures were not posted in a conspicuous location.

Correction Required: Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The pick-up/drop off procedures will be immediately posted and, in the future, we'll make sure that the procedures are always posted.
2019-05-03 Renewal 3270.25(a) - Post the certificate of compliance Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The contact information for the Department was not posted in a conspicuous location.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance and a copy of the applicable regulations under which the facility is certified shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional day care office posted at the same location.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The phone number will be immediately posted and, in the future, we'll make sure a sign is posted with the phone number for DHS.

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