Hearts of Gold Childcare Min

3290.64(c) Toxic plants not permitted

“Two golden ornamental conifer cypress shrubs were observed on the sides of the steps to the family child care home that will be used by children entering and exiting the facility. The shrubs are considered toxic to humans.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2026

3290.74(a) Requirements

“A sanitary clean out pipe in the front yard was observed to have been broken causing the pipe to be sharp and created a visible hazard.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2026

3290.117(c) Vet's certificate required

“Operator indicated that a cat tower and a child's play pen observed in the Science Room were intended for their cat. Upon exiting the home, a dog was observed in the back yard. Pet records were not presented at the time of the inspection.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2026

3290.102(a) Clean and good repair

“In the Science Room, a black chair, an ab lounger and a gray playpen were observed to be soiled with dust and debris and in need of cleaning. The playpen was also observed to be standing up on its side which created a tipping hazard. The playpen was also in need of cleaning. In the Reading Room, a pack and play and Infant Jumper were observed to be in need of cleaning.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2026

3290.75(a) No peeling paint or plaster

“In addition to the areas of peeling paint cited on 5.12.26, peeling paint was also observed on the front steps and railings leading to the family child care home, on the window ledge on the front porch, and on the ceiling in the kitchen. Damaged plaster was also observed under the window in the Play Room.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2026

3290.74(a) Requirements

“The plaster board behind the door in the Play Room was observed to be slightly detached along the baseboard allowing the plaster to move when pushed and created a potential pinch point hazard. The doors to the upstairs child care spaces in the family child care home were in need of cleaning. The window jamb/interior ledges in the home were also observed to have debris and in need of cleaning. In the Science Room, to the left upon entering the room, an area of the wall was observed to be damp from a spray used to kill gnats. The gnats were observed to be stuck to the wall at the time of the inspection, and the area of the wall was slick to the touch with the spray. The latch bore on the door to the Reading Room was observed to be damaged resulting in splintering wood. A filtered water stand in the kitchen was observed to have a broken plastic strip that created sharp edges and a visible hazard. Two exposed screws were observed on the window ledge on the front porch play space.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2026

3290.14(a) Building codes

“On 5.19.26, the Department was notified by the Sewickley Township Building Inspector that the occupancy permit dated 9.22.25 had been revoked.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2026

3290.18 General Health and Safety

“The facility lacked a policy on the prevention of shaken baby and abusive head trauma.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026

3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility

“The Operator has purchased approved interconnected smoke alarms. The Operator was unable to provide proof of purchase for the interconnected smoke alarms. At the time of the inspection the smoke alarms had not been connected and placed on each floor of the home to allow for an operable system to be in place.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026

3290.24(e) Emergency plan

“The emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location at the facility.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026

3290.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted

“Evacuation routes were not posted on each floor of the facility.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026

3290.75(a) No peeling paint or plaster

“Peeling paint was observed around the window frame and on the window ledge in the upstairs Reading Room.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026

3290.74(a) Requirements

“The bolts on the base of the toilet in the upstairs restroom were observed to be exposed. This created a visible hazard as bolts do need to be covered.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026

3290.73(c) Has all items

“The first aid kit was observed to be missing soap and scissors.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026

3290.70(d) Above ground window opening restricted to 6"

“Windows in the upstairs Playroom, Reading Room, Science Room and Restroom were observed to lack window restrictions, which allowed the windows to open more than 6 inches.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026

3290.63 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

“Protective receptacle covers were missing from electrical outlets in the first floor Front and Back (Nap Room) and the upstairs Playroom, Reading Room and Science Room.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026