Beth Shalom Early Childhood Dept
5915 Beacon St, Pittsburgh, PA
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Jewish Community Center
- licensed capacity
- 155
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Jewish Community Center
Jewish Community Center is a child care center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 155 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 74 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Child care center
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- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 155 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 155 childrenFrom the state license |
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State record
Inspection reports for Jewish Community Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 155 children
- License number
- #CER-00245704
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 14, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 8 of 8 visits · 74 rules in all · 73 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 22
- Health, medication and illness 16
- Safety and hazards 11
- Background checks 7
- Records and paperwork 5
- Supervision and ratios 5
- Safe sleep 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Discipline and child guidance 1
For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Aug 14, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
3270.79 Firearms
“Based on the facility's self-report, on 8/13/26, Staff Person #1 accidentally left their handbag unattended outside of Room P. When staff observed the unattended handbag, they notified Security, who immediately removed the handbag from the child care center. Upon inspection of the handbag, they discovered a firearm belonging to Staff Person #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2026
Jul 6, 2026Inspection20 rules cited
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“In the children's restroom in Room G, a soiled pull-up was observed in a plastic-lined waste receptacle that was not equipped with a lid or hands-free.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2026
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file for Staff Person #7 contained health assessments dated more than 24 months apart (7/5/23 and 11/15/25).”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2026
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“Facility files contained documentation of conducting fire drills that exceeded 60 days between drills from 12/3/25 to 2/11/26 and 2/11/26 to 6/4/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2026
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Facility files contained documentation of testing the fire detection system that exceeded 30 days between testing from 3/4/26 to 4/5/26 and 5/4/26 to 6/8/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2026
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“The file for Staff Person #7 lacked 4 of their 12 hours of child care training in their respective training year.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed an exposed and protruding bolt on the door to a child's cubby in the hallway outside of Room H.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2026
3270.131(a) Health information
“The file for child #3 contained an initial health report dated 12/19/25 but was not within 60 days following the child's first day of attendance.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2026
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“The children's restroom between Room J and Room K was not equipped with a lidded waste receptacle.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2026
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“The file for Staff Person #10 contained pediatric first aid/CPR training dated 4/3/26 but did not complete within 90 days of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2026
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The file for Staff Person #1 contained a written evaluation dated 11/19/25 but was not within one year of their date of hire. The files for Staff Persons #3 and #4 contained a written evaluation dated 11/20/25 but was not within one year of their date of hire. The file for Staff Person #5 contained written evaluations dated more than 12 months apart (1/3/24 and 11/20/25). The file for Staff Person #12 contained a written evaluation dated 11/24/25 but was not within one year of their date of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2026
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for Staff Person #5 contained FBI clearance results and Mandated Reporter training that were not renewed prior to the expiration date of the most current certification. FBI clearance results: 7/29/20 and 8/6/25. Mandated Reporter training: 5/11/20 and 8/15/25. The file for Staff Person #6 contained Mandated Reporter training that was not renewed prior to the expiration date of the most current certification (5/29/20 and 9/2/25).”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2026
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #9 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric first aid/CPR and PA Required Health and Safety for Child Care Centers-Groups Part 1 and Part 2.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2026
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“Emergency contact information was not present in Room F for eight children observed to be receiving care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The files for Staff Persons #1, #2, #3, #12 and #13 contained fire safety trainings dated more than 12 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“Staff person #3 does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training expiration date of 6/30/26. The file for Staff Person #11 contained pediatric first aid/CPR training that was not renewed before the expiration date of the most current certification (10/10/23 and 1/23/26). The file for Staff Person #13 contained pediatric first aid/CPR training that was not renewed before the expiration date of the most current certification (8/17/23 and 10/15/25).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2026
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The file for Staff Person #8 contained documentation of emergency plan training on 6/16/26 but was not at the time of initial employment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2026
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact form in the file for child #1 did not contain the parent's work telephone number. The emergency contact form in the file for child #8 did not contain the parent's work address and telephone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2026
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“In Room H, children's rest mats were not labeled for the use of a specific child. The rest mats were identified only by numbers and did not contain a list or chart assigning each numbered mat to a specific child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2026
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The emergency contact and financial agreement forms in the files for children #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, and #9 have not been reviewed or updated by the parent within the last 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2026
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file child #10, who is infant age, did not contain a health report within the last 6 months. The most recent health report on file was dated 12/17/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2026
Mar 18, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“Based on staff statements and a review of video footage, Staff Person #1 demonstrated aggressive behavior by grabbing and pulling children by their arms to gain their attention. At approximately 12:20 p.m. on March 13, 2026, video footage shows Staff Person #1 holding Child #1 and throwing the child onto a mat, resulting in the child hitting a foot against a storage shelf. It was also observed that Staff Person #1 began to roughly pat the child on the back while the child was screaming and crying, used physical force to reposition the child, including placing an arm across the child's body, and continued repositioning, including turning the child onto a side.”
Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2026
3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“Based on staff statements and a review of video footage, Staff Person #1 demonstrated aggressive behavior by grabbing and pulling children by their arms to gain their attention. At approximately 12:20 p.m. on March 13, 2026, video footage shows Staff Person #1 holding Child #1 and throwing the child onto a mat, resulting in the child hitting a foot against a storage shelf. It was also observed that Staff Person #1 began to roughly pat the child on the back while the child was screaming and crying, used physical force to reposition the child, including placing an arm across the child's body, and continued repositioning, including turning the child onto a side.”
Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2026
Feb 9, 2026Inspection14 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff Person #1, who lived in Maryland during the previous 5 years of employment, lacked the out of state's Child Abuse and Sex Offender clearances as required under CPSL prior to working in a child care setting (See LIS Code Sheet). The file for Staff Person #3, who lived in New Jersey and Georgia during the previous 5 years of employment, lacked the out of state's Child Abuse and Sex Offender clearances as required under CPSL prior to working in a child care setting (See LIS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2026
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Facility files did not contain documentation that the fire detection system has been tested every 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2026
3270.133(5) Original label
“An albuterol inhaler prescribed for Child #3 was observed in the first aid bag in Room M; the medication had expired in 08/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2026
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The file for Staff Person #3 contained a health assessment dated 9/2/25 but was after the staff person's first day working in a child care setting (See LIS Code Sheet). The file for Staff Person #6 contained a health assessment, dated 1/4/26 with no name on the form; therefore, a determination could not be made that Staff Person #6 had a health assessment conducted at initial employment.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2026
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #14 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #14 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric first aid/CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2026
3270.133(1) Original container
“The first aid bag located in Room N contained an albuterol inhaler and an EpiPen prescribed for Child #1; however, neither medication was stored in its original container. The first aid bag located in Room J contained an EpiPen prescribed for Child #2; however, the medication was not stored in its original container.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2026
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The files for Staff Persons #3, #9, and #11 did not contain emergency plan training at initial employment.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2026
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“On February 9, 2026, at approximately 9:50 a.m., 3 staff persons and 8 children (4 infants, 4 young toddlers) were observed in Room Q-Infants. When asked to identify their assigned group of children to supervise, Staff Person #15 identified 4 children (2 infants and 2 young toddlers), Staff Person #7 identified 2 children (2 young toddlers), and Staff Person #4 stated they were not assigned a group of children to supervise. As a result, 2 children (both infants) were not accounted for.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2026
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“Two electrical outlets in the Gym that were accessible to children 5 years of age or younger lacked protective receptacle covers.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2026
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file for Staff Person #8 contained one written, nonfamily reference from an individual attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2026
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“Facility files did not contain documentation of conducting a fire drill within the last 60 days. The most recent documented fire drill was on 12/3/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“Staff Person #14 does not have current pediatric first aid/CPR training. This is evidence by the previously documented pediatric first aid/CPR training expiration date of 10/31/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2026
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff Persons #1, #5, #7, #12, #13 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (See LIS Code Sheet): Pediatric first aid/CPR. The file for Staff Person #4 contained pediatric first aid/CPR training dated 2/3/26 but was not completed within 90 days of their date of hire (See LIS Code Sheet). The files for Staff Persons #7 and #12 contained documentation of completing the PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Part 2 training but the training was not completed within 90 days of their date of hire (See LIS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2026
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The files for Staff Persons #2 and #9 contained signed Disclosure Statements but were dated after the staff person's first day working in a child care setting (See LIS Code Sheet). The files for Staff Persons #10 and #11 contained signed Disclosure Statements but were dated more than 180 days prior to the staff person's first day working in a child care setting (See LIS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2026
Sep 16, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“*SECOND VIOLATION The file for Staff Person #1 (identified as an Aide) contained documentation of a foreign transcript that has not been translated and evaluated to determine the staff person's qualifications. Previously cited on SIN-00269387 on 7/16/25. The files for Staff Persons #2 and #3 are now current.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2025
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“In Room Q-Infant, two cribs that were observed to be in use lacked at least 2 feet of space on three sides.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2025
Jul 16, 2025Inspection20 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The facility's documentation of testing the fire detection system exceeded 30 days between testings from 4/15/25 to 5/29/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2025
3270.94(a)(4) Hypothetical locations
“The facility's fire drill log contained documentation of conducting fire drills 4/15/25, 5/29/25, and 6/27/25 but the hypothetical location of the fire was not rotated around the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2025
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“The file for Staff Person #9 contained documentation of TB screening dated 8/15/24 but was after the staff person's date of hire (See IS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The file for Staff Person #9 contained documentation of a health assessment dated 8/15/24 but was after the staff person's date of hire (See IS Code Sheet). The two most recent health assessments in the file for Staff Person #13 are dated more than 24 months apart: 4/6/23 and 6/24/25. The files for Staff Persons #10 and #12 did not contain documentation of a health assessment conducted within the last 24 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2025
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The emergency contact forms and the financial agreement forms in the files for children #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9 and #10 have not been reviewed and updated by the parent within the last 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2025
3270.115(a)(5) Staff:child ratios while swimming
“At approximately 10:20 AM, 4 staff persons and 14 children were observed at the indoor swimming pool. When asked to identify their assigned group of children to supervise in the swimming pool, Staff Person #3 identified 6 preschool aged children and Staff Person #5 identified 8 preschool age children, resulting in Staff Persons #3 and #5 not in the required staff to child ratio.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2025
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“In Room Q, several cribs and resting mats that were observed to be in use were not labeled with the child's name and used only by the specified child.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“The diapering pads in Rooms G and P were observed to be ripped, exposing the interior. The foam climbing blocks in Room Q were observed ripped on the corners, exposing the interior. The folding mat in the Gym was observed to be ripped around the edges, exposing the interior. As a result, the diapering pads, climbing blocks, and folding mat were not in good repair.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2025
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“In Room Q, handwashing signs were not posted near the diapering area and sink.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2025
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The files for Staff Persons #8, #10, and #17 did not contain documentation of a written evaluation within the last 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2025
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The files for Staff Persons #1 and #2 (identified as Aides) and Staff Person #9 (identified as an Assistant Group Supervisor) contained documentation of foreign transcripts that have not been translated and evaluated to determine the staff person's qualifications.”
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff Person #4 does not contain documentation of current NSOR clearance results. The NSOR clearance results on file for Staff Person #4 was observed to have expired on 7/9/25. The file for Staff Person #15 does not contain documentation of FBI and NSOR clearances results. The documents in the file were not readable to determine the individual's name and the results of each clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for Staff Person #6 was observed to contain documentation of mandated reporter training being completed more than 60 months apart: 5/28/20 and 6/26/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for Staff Person #6 contained documentation of NSOR clearance results that was not renewed before the expiration date of the most current certification: 6/22/20 and 6/30/25. The file for Staff Person #9 contained documentation of clearance results for the state of North Carolina, where the staff person resided within 5 years prior to employment, dated 8/13/24 which was after the staff persons date of hire (See IS Code Sheet). The file for Staff Person #14 contained documentation of PA State Police clearance results that was not renewed before the expiration date of the most current certification: 5/20/19 and 4/9/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff Person #5 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file at the time of inspection being dated 5/29/20.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(iv)/3270.115(a)(8) Water safety/Included in ratio/annual training
“Staff Persons #3, #5, #6, and #10 have not had water safety training within the last 12 months and were observed at the indoor pool counted in the staff-child ratio.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The files for Staff Persons #7 and #10 did not contain documentation of fire safety training within the last 12 months. The file for Staff Person #17 contained documentation of fire safety training dated 8/13/24 but was not within 12 months of their date of hire (See IS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“The files for Staff Persons #7 and #11 contained documentation of pediatric first aid/CPR training that was not renewed before the expiration date of the most current certification. Staff Person #17 does not have current pediatric first aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first aid/CPR training expiration date of 1/31/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2025
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The parent letter explaining the emergency procedures did not contain information on emergency procedures for shelter in place, lockdown, method to contact families when an emergency has ended, and accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2025
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The file for Staff Person #8 did not contain documentation of emergency plan training within the last 12 months. The file for Staff Person #16 contained documentation of emergency plan training dated 6/30/25 but was not within 90 days of hire (See IS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2025
Aug 22, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“According to staff statements, in August of 2023 there was an incident between child #1 and child #2 in the three-year-old room. Staff reported the incident to staff person #1, who is the supervisor, that gave instructions not to complete an incident report form to give to the parents of child #1 and child #2 because it would ruin rapport with the families.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2024
Jul 16, 2024Inspection14 rules cited
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The two most recent health reports on file for child #1 and #2, who are preschool aged, are dated more than 12 months apart. Child #1: 10/28/22 and 6/17/24. Child #2: 2/10/23 and 4/17/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service trainings within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric first aid/CPR and Health & Safety.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2024
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid kit in the Infant room did not contain soap.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2024
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“The health assessment on file for staff person #1 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2024
3270.151(c)(1) Physical examination
“The health assessment on file for staff person #3 did not include a physical examination.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The two most recent health assessments on file for staff person #1 are dated more than 24 months apart: 11/11/21 and 12/29/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2024
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The two most recent emergency plan trainings in the file for staff person #4 are dated more than 12 months apart. Staff person #4: 3/31/23 and 6/11/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2024
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“In the Infant room, loose crib sheets were observed in cribs in which infants were sleeping in.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility's emergency plan did not include a plan for Continuity of Operations in an emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2024
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The emergency contact form in the file for child #2 has not been reviewed by the parent within the last 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2024
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“In the Infant room, two cribs in use were observed not to have at least 2 feet of space between them.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On 7/16/24 at approximately 1:45pm, staff persons #2, #7 and #8 were observed caring for 13 children in the infant room during nap time. Staff person #2 was observed sitting on the floor positioned with their back towards two infant children observed sleeping in their cribs and was unable to properly supervise the children. Staff person #7 was observed positioned on the floor, and their vision was blocked by a wall which resulted in staff person #7 not being able to properly supervise the same two children in their cribs. At approximately 1:55pm, staff person #2 was observed changing an infant's diaper with their back turned away from two children observed on the floor and was unable to properly supervise the children in their assigned group.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2024
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The two most recent staff evaluations in the file for staff person #4 are dated more than 12 months apart. Staff person #4: 9/27/21 and 6/17/24. The file for staff person #6 has documentation of an evaluation completed on 6/17/24 but was not within 12 months of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #5 completed the following required pre-service trainings but were not completed within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health & Safety (7/3/24) and Pediatric First Aid/CPR (6/23/24).”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2024
Sep 14, 2023Inspection23 rules cited
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The files for Children #6 and #8 lacked verification that the child had received an annual influenza vaccination as recommended by the ACIP. The last documented influenza vaccination for Child #6 was dated 9.24.20 and the last documented influenza vaccination for Child #8 was dated 10.29.21.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 5, 2023
3270.124(a) Each child emergency contact person
“The emergency contact form for Child #8 lacked the telephone number for the emergency contact person listed.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 5, 2023
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“The facility was observed to have a toilet in their K room that failed to have a hand washing sign posted at the toilet.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 14, 2023
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“The files for Staff Person's #3, #4, #7 and #13 lacked 7.5 of their 12 hours of child care training in their respective training year (12.19.21-12.18.22).”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 5, 2023
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The facility's emergency plan does not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 14, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file for Staff Person #6 lacked one of their two written, nonfamily reference letters.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 14, 2023
3270.183(a) Locked cabinet
“The facility was observed to be storing child files in an open, unlocked or restricted area of the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 14, 2023
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The updates to the emergency contact forms for Children #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7 and #8 exceeded 6 months between updates occurring in August 2022 and August 2023. The files for Children #1, #2, #3, #5, #6 and #8 only contained a recent agreement from August 2023. Prior agreements were not on file to verify that they had been updated at least once in the prior 6 months. The agreement forms on file for Children #4, #7 and #10 lacked a date to verify when the form had been completed.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 5, 2023
3270.151(b) Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP
“The health assessment on file for Staff Person #6 lacked a signature that included the individual's professional title.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2023
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The health assessment on file for Staff Person #8 lacked a date of examination to verify that the examination had been completed within 12 months prior to starting at the facility. The file for Staff Person #11 lacked an updated health assessment that had been completed within the last 24 months. The most recent health assessment on file for Staff Person #11 was dated 7.22.21.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2023
3270.133(8) Special diet - parent's instructions
“The facility was observed to have postings, and packets relative to a special thickened liquid diet for child #11, but no written instructions or written consent from the parent was observed to be present in child # 11's file.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 5, 2023
3270.133(6)/3270.133(7) Written consent/Medication log
“The facility was observed to have an Epi-pen medication for child #12, but no written consent, or medication log for administration was present in Child 12's file.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 5, 2023
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“The agreement forms on file for children #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9 and #10 lacked the date of admission for the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 5, 2023
3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“The agreement forms on file for children #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9 and #10 lacked the fee amount to be paid.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 5, 2023
3270.123(a) Signed
“The agreement forms on file for children #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9 and #10 lacked an Operator's signature”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 5, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The files for Staff Persons #1, #5 and #14 lacked completion of the required health and safety training within 90 days of starting at the facility (refer to LIS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2023
3270.27(d) Plan posted
“The facility's emergency plan was not posted in the facility at a conspicuous location.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 14, 2023
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The Disclosure Statements on file for Staff Person #2 and #12 lacked a date. The file for Staff Person #2 also lacked page 1 of the Disclosure Statement. The file for Staff Person #15 lacked a signed Disclosure Statement.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 5, 2023
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The file for Staff Person #9, #10 and #11 lacked a written staff evaluation and the Staff have exceeded 12 months at the facility (refer to LIS Code Sheet). The file for Staff Person #13 lacked a written staff evaluation that had been completed within the last 12 months. The most recent assessment was labeled "Year End 2020", but no date was on the evaluation to verify when it was completed.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 5, 2023
3270.66(b) Original container
“The Facility was observed to have two spray bottles that contained a clear liquid but failed to possess a label or otherwise identify the contents. A blue and white spray bottle was observed in the Q room, and a clear with black combs and scissors design spray bottle was observed in the F room.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 14, 2023
3270.66(d) Toxic plants not permitted
“The facility was observed to have 2 toxic plants. A Monstera plant was observed in Room P, and a rubber plant was observed in room J.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 14, 2023
3270.81 Glass
“Every childcare space in the facility was observed to have a door with glass located in the traffic area that failed to have a visual strip or other visual identification.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 14, 2023
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The file for Child #6, preschool age child, lacked an updated health report that had been completed within the last 12 months. The most recent health assessment on file for Child #6 was dated 7.7.21.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 5, 2023
- Jun 27, 2023VisitNo rules cited
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Apr 5, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“At approximately 12:05 p.m. in the toddler room on 4/5/23, staff persons #4 and 5 were supervising 9 older toddlers. Staff # 4 stated they were supervising 5 older toddlers. Staff #5 stated they did not know whom they responsible for because another unknown staff person left the room and did not transfer the supervision cards to help establish the group.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2023
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“At approximately 12:05 p.m. in the toddler room on 4/5/23, staff persons #4 and 5 were supervising 9 older toddlers. Staff # 4 stated they were supervising 5 older toddlers. Staff #5 stated they did not know whom they responsible for because another unknown staff person left the room and did not transfer the supervision cards to help establish the group.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2023
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“At approximately 11:45 a.m. in the infant room on 4/5/23, staff persons # 1,2,3 were supervising 8 infants and 2 young toddlers. Staff persons #2 and #3 fumble with the supervision cards then staff person # 1 stated they were not assigned a group of children. Staff # 2 stated they were supervising 1 young toddler and 5 infants. Staff # 3 stated they were supervising 1 young toddler and 3 infants”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2023
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“At approximately 11:45 a.m. in the infant room on 4/5/23, staff persons # 1,2,3 were supervising 8 infants and 2 young toddlers. Staff persons #2 and #3 fumble with the supervision cards then staff person # 1 stated they were not assigned a group of children. Staff # 2 stated they were supervising 1 young toddler and 5 infants. Staff # 3 stated they were supervising 1 young toddler and 3 infants.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2023
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“At approximately 11:45 a.m. in the infant room on 4/5/23, staff persons # 1,2,3 were supervising 8 infants and 2 young toddlers. Staff persons #2 and #3 fumble with the supervision cards then staff person # 1 stated they were not assigned a group of children. Staff # 2 stated they were supervising 1 young toddler and 5 infants. Staff # 3 stated they were supervising 1 young toddler and 3 infants.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2023
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“At approximately 12:05 p.m. in the toddler room on 4/5/23, staff persons #4 and 5 were supervising 9 older toddlers. Staff # 4 stated they were supervising 5 older toddlers. Staff #5 stated they did not know whom they responsible for because another unknown staff person left the room and did not transfer the supervision cards to help establish the group.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2023
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“At approximately 12:05 p.m. in the toddler room on 4/5/23, staff persons #4 and 5 were supervising 9 older toddlers. Staff # 4 stated they were supervising 5 older toddlers. Staff #5 stated they did not know whom they responsible for because another unknown staff person left the room and did not transfer the supervision cards to help establish the group.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2023
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“At approximately 12:05 p.m. in the toddler room on 4/5/23, staff persons #4 and 5 were supervising 9 older toddlers. Staff # 4 stated they were supervising 5 older toddlers. Staff #5 stated they did not know whom they were responsible for because another unknown staff person left the room and did not transfer the supervision cards to help establish the group.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2023
Feb 15, 2023Inspection30 rules cited
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“The files for Staff #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #7, and #8 lacked documentation of the required 12 hours of annual childcare training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2023
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2023
3270.24(f) Director ID
“Staff #15, designated as the director, lacked current photo identification.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2023
3270.171(c) Safe routes posted
“Written notification of safe routes was not posted in the child care facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2023
3270.152 Adult Hygiene
“In the Room F, Staff #12 was observed changing a diaper. Staff #12 did not wash their hands after the diaper change was completed.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2023
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“In the Room F, Staff #12 was observed changing a toddler's diaper. Staff #12 did not ensure the child's hands were washed after being diapered.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2023
3270.133(5) Original label
“Two bottles of expired hydrocortisone, labeled for child #11, were observed in the medication box in Room K. The medications expired Nov 2022 and Dec 2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2023
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“The file for child #3 contained a health report which did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2023
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The files for children #2-#10 contained immunization records which did not include documentation of receiving the influenza vaccine in 2022 or yet in 2023. Written exemptions were not on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2023
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The files for children #4 and #8 did not include the full addresses of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. The city and zip codes were not listed.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2023
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The file for child #5 contained emergency contact information which did not include the phone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2023
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“The files for children #1-#9 contained agreements which did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2023
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The files for children #1-#10 contained agreement which did not include the services to be provided the family.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2023
3270.123(a)(2) Date fee to be paid
“The files for children #1-#10 contained agreement which did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2023
3270.123(a) Signed
“The files for children #1-#9 contained agreements which were not signed by the operator.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2023
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During Naptime, Room P was observed to be very dark. The lack of light in the classroom, furniture placement, and teacher positioning made it impossible for Staff #19 to see, hear, direct, and assess all of the children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2023
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“*During Naptime, Room P was observed to be very dark. The lack of light in the classroom, furniture placement, and teacher positioning made it impossible for Staff #19 to see, hear, direct, and assess all of the children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2023
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“Written plans of daily activities were not posted in room H or the young infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Although Staff #12, #14, #15, #16, #17, and #18 had the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Updated training at the time of the Renewal Inspection it was observed that Staff #12, #14, #15, #16, #17, and #18 had not completed the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Updated by the compliance date of 12/30/22 as set forth in Announcement C-22-06.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2023
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The file for Staff #10 contained Emergency Plan training that was updated in an interval greater than 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Although Staff #1, #2 #3, #4, #5, #6, #8, #9, #13, and #15 had current Pediatric First Aid and CPR at the time of the Renewal Inspection it was observed that Staff #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #8, #9, #13 and #15 had 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).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2023
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The files for Staff #2, #5, #10, and #11 contained a written evaluation that was conducted in an interval greater than 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2023
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“Five outlets lacking protective covers were observed on a power strip in room N near the turtle tank.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2023
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“In Room E, A + D Ointment, Aquaphor, and Diaper Rash Spray all labeled keep out of the reach of children, were observed to be accessible in the unlocked cabinet under the changing table. Disinfecting wipes, bleach, and glass cleaner were accessible to children in a cabinet under the sink in room H. Though the room is not currently in use, the door and the cabinet were both unlocked leaving them accessible to children. Petroleum jelly, labeled keep out of reach of children, was accessible in a locker in the hall outside the toddler rooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2023
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid kit in room G lacked tweezers.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Pieces of metal were observed protruding into the child care space from the base of the radiators in room K and room J. In room K, 3 pieces were observed in the front left hand corner near the windows where children were placing their nap mats.. In room J, 2 pieces were observed near the loft area. The pieces measured approximately 1 in x 3 inches.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2023
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“A broken toy basket was observed in room C. A cracked plastic bin containing paint bottles was observed in room N. The microwave door in the play kitchen in room P was missing screws at the hinge causing the door to be loose and crating pinch points.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2023
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“In Room C, two large black trash bags were observed next to the changing table accessible to the children in care who are still placing objects in their mouths. In Room F, the diaper changing pad was observed to be ripped with exposed foam. Located in the Gym were three large climbing blocks that had torn edges with exposed foam. The changing pad and the large blocks with exposed foam were accessible to children in care who are still placing objects in their mouths. A broken toy basket was observed in room C. Small broken pieces were accessible to children in the bottom of the basket under the soft toys.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2023
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“Protruding nails were observed on a free standing wooden cabinet in room J where the backing of the cabinet had pulled away from the frame.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2023
3270.107 Refrigerator
“The bottom of the inside of the refrigerator in the studio area was heavily soiled at the time of the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2023
Jan 11, 2023Complaint investigation8 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The requirement of taking an additional one-hour training course titled, "Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022" for facility staff who have taken the "Health and Safety Basics" training or "Get Started with Center- Based Care: Building Blocks for Quality" (taken before 10/4/2022) was not completed for facility staff #1 - 19 and 21 - 30 by 12/30/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #20, 21 and 31 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid and pediatric first aid (#21) and health and safety training topics (#20 and 31)”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2023
3270.92(a) No portable space heaters
“A portable space heater was observed to be in the director's office in the child care facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 11, 2023
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“A fire drill was not conducted within 60 days of the visit (1/11/2023). This is evidenced by the most recent fire drill being documented occurring on 10/25/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2023
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Facility person #22 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 1/7/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2023
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“Based on conversations with facility staff, staff person #1 has been observed to yell at, and belittle children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2023
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“**Based on conversations with facility staff, staff person #1 has been observed grabbing and yanking a child by the shirt and arm as a means of discipline.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2023
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“Based on conversations with facility staff, staff person #1 has been observed grabbing and yanking a child by the shirt and arm as a means of discipline.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2023
Jan 11, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The requirement of taking an additional one-hour training course titled, "Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022" for facility staff who have taken the "Health and Safety Basics" training or "Get Started with Center- Based Care: Building Blocks for Quality" (taken before 10/4/2022) was not completed for facility staff #1 - 19 and 21 - 30 by 12/30/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #20, 21 and 31 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid and pediatric first aid (#21) and health and safety training topics (#20 and 31)”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2023
3270.92(a) No portable space heaters
“A portable space heater was observed to be in the director's office in the child care facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 11, 2023
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“A fire drill was not conducted within 60 days of the visit (1/11/2023). This is evidenced by the most recent fire drill being documented occurring on 10/25/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2023
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Facility person #22 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 1/7/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2023
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“Based on conversations with facility staff, staff person #1 has been observed to yell at, and belittle children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2023
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“**Based on conversations with facility staff, staff person #1 has been observed grabbing and yanking a child by the shirt and arm as a means of discipline.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2023
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“Based on conversations with facility staff, staff person #1 has been observed grabbing and yanking a child by the shirt and arm as a means of discipline.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2023
Oct 24, 2022Inspection37 rules cited
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“There was no medical emergency transportation plan posted in the Studio.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2022
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The most recent influenza vaccination on file for Child #8, who is 4 years old, is dated 9/15/20, more than 1 year ago, as is recommended annually by the ACIP. The most recent influenza vaccination on file for Child #10, who is 3 years old, is dated 10/21/19, more than 1 year ago, as is recommended annually by the ACIP.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2023
3270.131(e) ACIP recommended immunization record
“The file for Child #5, with an enrollment date of 8/22/22, more than 60 days ago, does not include the child's immunization record.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2022
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“There was a loose faucet on a toy kitchen sink in Room J. There was a broken yellow plastic base and a broken orange pylon in the Gym, both with sharp edges.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2022
3270.133(6) Written consent
“There was no written parental permission for an EpiPen and Benadryl for Child #1 in Room G. There was no written parental consent for an Auvi Q for Child #2 in Room D. There was no written parental consent for an EpiPen for Child #3 in Room C.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2023
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“There were plastic bags in an unlocked cabinet in the Young Infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2022
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“There was a crib in the Infant room (Room Q) with a sleeping infant that did not have 2 feet on 3 sides of the crib.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2022
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The most recent 6 month review signature for the emergency contact form and agreement on file for Child #6, #7, #8 is dated in February 2022, more than 6 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2022
3270.131(a) Health information
“The file for Child #5, with an enrollment date of 8/22/22, more than 60 days ago, does not include an initial health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2022
3270.111(a) Written plan
“There was no schedule of activities posted in Room H.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2022
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“At 2:50 PM in Room N, a child was observed under a tarp, unable to be seen by the staff person.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2022
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“At approximately 9:40 AM, Room F was observed to have 8 young and older toddlers. Staff person #1 named 4 children and Staff person #2 named 3 children, leaving one child unaccounted for.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2022
3270.123(a) Signed
“The agreement on file for Child #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #13, and #12 are not signed by the operator.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2022
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“The agreement on file for Child #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, and #13 does not include the child's arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2022
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact form on file for Child #5 does not include a complete telephone number and address for all listed release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2023
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“The file for staff person #13 did not contain documentation of a Tuberculosis screening being completed within 12 months prior to date of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET). The TB test is dated 8/2/19.The file for staff person #16 did not contain documentation of a Tuberculosis test result being completed within 12 months prior to date of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET). The Tuberculosis test result on file for staff person #16 was dated 1/5/21. The file for staff person #23 did not contain documentation of a Tuberculosis screening being completed within 12 months prior to date of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET). The TB test is dated 5/12/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2022
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“A diaper change was observed in Room F, during which the Staff person left the soiled diaper on the table throughout the change and handwashing process, then placed the soiled diaper in the can.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2022
3270.131(c) Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP
“The initial health assessment on file for Child #8 does not include a signature or date from a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP, making it invalid.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2022
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The file for Staff person #11, #21, #22, who were hired more than 1 year ago (See LIS Code Sheet), does not include an annual staff evaluation.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2023
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“At 3:00 PM in Room K, Staff person #3 left the room with 3 preschool children, leaving Staff person #4 in the room with 11 preschool children. At 3:15 PM in Room J, Staff person #5 left the room with 2 preschool children, leaving Staff person #6 in the room with 11 preschool children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2022
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“There were uncovered electrical outlets in the following places in the Gym: in the front by the banner, in the back by the banner, in the back by the bleachers and along the left wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2022
3270.66(b) Original container
“There was an unlabeled spray bottle reported to contain toxic in Room M.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2022
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“There was a First aid kit which was accessible to children on a bench in the outdoor play space .”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The 2 most recent mandated reporter training certificates on file for Staff person #11 are dated 8/25/17 and 10/23/22, more than 60 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #12 did not include a rap sheet with the FBI clearance, which indicated the person has a record (See IS CODE SHEET) required for CPSL compliance. The file for staff person #18 does not contain a valid PA criminal history clearance within 45 days of hire, as the clearance on file does not include a dissemination date. (See IS CODE SHEET). The file for staff person #19 does not contain an NSOR certificate within 45 days of hire (See IS CODE SHEET).”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for staff person #21 did not contain documentation of completed Fire Safety Training within 1 year of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET). Staff person #21 completed fire safety training on 8/15/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“The file for Staff person #3, #7, #8, #9, #10, #20 includes verification of First Aid/CPR training dated 10/3/22, after the expiration date of 8/17/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The 2 most recent criminal history clearances on file for Staff person #11 are dated 7/25/17 and 7/27/22, more than 60 months apart. The 2 most recent child abuse clearances on file for Staff person #11 are dated 7/26/17 and 8/2/22, more than 60 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2022
3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for staff person #3, #7, #8, #10, #20, #21, includes emergency plan training dated 8/16/21 and 10/3/22, more than 1 year apart. The file for staff person #22 includes emergency plan training dated 9/17/21 and 10/3/22, more than 1 year apart. The file for staff person #11 includes emergency plan training dated 9/9/21 and 10/3/22, more than 1 year apart. The file for staff person #25 did not contain documentation of completion of Emergency Plan training within the first 90 days of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET).”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2022
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“There were adult scissors accessible to children in the unlocked cabinet of the Young Infant room (former napping room).”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2022
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The emergency plan on site does not include provisions regarding volunteer emergency preparedness training, and continuity of operations, required as of 7/1/22, as per Announcement C-22-04.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“There was a loose piece of baseboard along the back right wall of the Gym.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #14 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/Pediatric CPR and Get Started with Center-based Care: Building Blocks for Quality. Staff person #15 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/Pediatric CPR and Get Started with Center-based Care: Building Blocks for Quality. Staff person #23 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Get Started with Center-based Care: Building Blocks for Quality. Staff person #24 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Get Started with Center-based Care: Building Blocks for Quality.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #17 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Get Started with Center-Based Care; Building Blocks for Quality. The training was completed on 10/27/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2022
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“There was no handwashing sign at the right (far) sink of the Infant Room (island).”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2022
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“There was no lidded can in the bathroom in Room N.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2022
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #8 are dated 7/7/20 and 7/10/22, more than 24 months apart. The file for staff person #13 did not contain documentation of a health assessment being completed within 12 months prior to date of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET). The health assessment on file for staff person #13 was dated 7/31/19.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2022
Jul 27, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The facility file lacked documentation of an emergency plan drill within the past year with all required information on the emergency drill log.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2022
Jan 5, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The facility does not have proof of purchase for the fire detection system, which is required as per Act 62.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2022
Oct 6, 2021Inspection25 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The files for Staff #2 and #8, existing staff members, include documentation of certification in pediatric first-aid and CPR dated 9/22/21, more than 180 days following the implementation of the current regulations. The file for Staff person #5, with a hire date of 6/7/21, has documentation of pediatric first aid-CPR certification dated 9/22/21, more than 90 days after hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2021
3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility
“The most recent fire safety training on file for Staff person #1, dated 8/18/20, is dated more than 1 year ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 12, 2021
3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan
“The emergency plan on file at the facility does not include lock down procedures, as required per updates to 3270 Child Care Center regulations, effective 12/19/20.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2021
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The most recent FBI clearance on file for Staff person #4, dated 6/9/20, is dated more than 60 months after the previous clearance, dated 1/27/15.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2021
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The most recent mandated reporter training on file for Staff person #9, dated 8/8/20, is dated more than 60 months after the previous training, dated 5/17/15. The most recent mandated reporter training on file for Staff person #10, dated 8/25/20, is dated more than 60 months after the previous training, dated 4/16/15”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2021
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The most recent staff evaluation on file for Staff person #2 is dated 12/20/19, more than 1 year ago. The most recent staff evaluation on file for Staff person #3, dated 1/13/21, is dated more than 1 year after the previous evaluation, dated 11/6/19. The most recent staff evaluation on file for Staff person #4 dated 1/11/21, is dated more than 1 year after the previous evaluation, dated 11/7/19.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2021
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“There was an outlet accessible to children in the Art area that did not have a protective cover. There was a power strip that was accessible to children in the lobby area of the facility that had 5 outlets without protective covers. There was an outlet which is accessible to children in the hall beside Room H that was missing a protective cover.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2021
3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The 2 most recent emergency plan trainings on file for Staff person #1 are dated 8/21/20 and 9/13/21, more than 1 year apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2021
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“The first aid kit in Room F was hanging on a hook by the door and was accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2021
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid kit in Room E did not include gauze pads.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2021
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“There was an area of peeling paint in the Young Infant room above the baseboard on the right side of the room. There was peeling paint on the radiator in the Room K bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2021
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“There was mulch with pieces smaller than an inch in the Levinson Court area, which is used as outdoor playspace by toddlers, creating a choking hazard”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2021
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“There was no written daily activity schedule posted in Room M.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2021
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“The agreement on file for Child #1, #2, #3, #5, #6, and #7 does not include the child's date of admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2021
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact form on file for Child #5 does not include the home telephone number for the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2021
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The emergency contact form on file for Child #4 does not include health insurance coverage or policy number for the child's health insurance coverage.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2021
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact form on file for Child #1, #2, and #5 does not include a complete address for all listed release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2021
3270.133(5) Original label
“There was Zyrtek allergy medication labeled for use by a child in Room D that had an expiration date of 4/2021”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2021
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“During the inspection, a staff person in Room D was observed changing a child's diaper without having the child wash his/her hands.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2021
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The most recent health assessment on file for Staff person #3, dated 3/10/20, is dated more than 24 months after the previous health assessment, dated 1/23/18.The most recent health assessment on file for Staff person #4, dated 5/14/20, is dated more than 24 months after the previous health assessment, dated 2/9/18. The initial health assessment on file for Staff person #5 is dated 7/10/21, after the hire date of 6/7/21.The most recent health assessment on file for Staff person #7, dated 12/2/19, is dated more than 24 months after the previous health assessment, dated 5/24/17. The most recent health assessment on file for Staff person #9, dated 3/12/20, is dated more than 24 months after the previous health assessment, dated 5/19/17. The most recent health assessment on file for Staff person #10, dated 11/25/20, is dated more than 24 months after the previous health assessment, dated 11/8/18. The most recent health assessment on file for Staff person #11, dated 4/22/21, is dated more than 24 months after the previous health assessment, dated 10/31/18.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2021
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“The initial tuberculosis test on file for Staff person #5, with a hire date of 6/7/21, is dated 7/10/21, after hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2021
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The emergency plan on file at the facility does not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions, as required per updates to 3270 Child Care Center regulations, effective 12/19/20.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2021
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“The facility did not have information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically posted, or verification that the information had been shared with parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2021
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“There were adult scissors in Room G, that were placed in a storage container on the cabinet next to the computer station which were accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2021
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“In Room F, there was an accessible, unlocked cabinet containing children's sunscreen containers. In Room G the cabinet under the diaper changing table, which is accessible to children, was unlocked, and contained Desitin, Aquaphor, Butt Paste, and Aveeno lotion, all labeled to keep out of reach of children. In the staff room, which was unlocked and accessible to children, several toxics were located in the cupboard under the sink (unlocked), including 1 bottle of Speedball, 1 bottle of Bactro Kill, Zepamine multi-surface cleanser, 1 container of Ajax, 1 container of Borax, and 2 containers of Bar keepers Friend, all of which are labeled "keep out of reach of children." In the lobby of the facility, by the entrance, there was a container of Virex and hand sanitizer on a counter, accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Jewish Community Center
Is Jewish Community Center licensed?
Yes. Jewish Community Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Jewish Community Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 14, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Jewish Community Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 74 rules across 8 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 73 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Jewish Community Center care for?
155, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Jewish Community Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Jewish Community Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Jewish Community Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 697-3530 to ask.
What is Jewish Community Center's phone number?
(412) 697-3530.
Where is Jewish Community Center?
5738 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15217. The nearest other daycare we list is Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh, under 0.1 miles away.