Crafton Childrens Corner · 545 Hamilton Rd, Pittsburgh

The Emergency Contact form, in the file for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #4 did not contain the enrolling parent's work address.

The Emergency Contact form, in the files for Child #1 and Child #3 did not contain the release person's address.

The files for Staff #4 (see IS Code Sheet) and Staff #5 (see IS Code Sheet) contained documentation of Pediatric First-Aid/CPR training on 2.6.25, which exceeded the 90 days of hire requirement.

The signed, Disclosure Statement, in the files for Staff #1, Staff #2, and Staff #3, did not contain a date. It could not be determined if the Disclosure Statements were obtained at the time of hire due to the missing date.

The file for staff person #3 has documentation of child abuse clearance dated 8/16/23 and FBI clearance results dated 8/16/23, which is after their date of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under CPSL.

The facility's emergency plan does not include a plan for continuity of operations in an emergency.

The emergency plan on file at the facility has not been reviewed within the last 12 months and there have been changes in staff persons and their responsibilities. The emergency plan on file at the facility was observed to be reviewed on 1/25/23.

Based on the operator's statement, the parents of each enrolled child did not receive a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The parent letter on file explaining the emergency procedures did not include lockdown procedures during an emergency.

The bottom of the cabinet door below the sink in the boy's bathroom was observed to be splintering and not in good repair.

In the PreK room, the corner of a windowsill trim on the right side of the room was observed to be peeling and chipping paint.

In the PS room, an albuterol sulfate inhaler for child #6 was observed not to be in the original container.

The health assessment on file for staff person #5 lacked documentation of the person's suitability to provide child care.

The facility had documentation of fire drills being conducted that exceeded 60 days from 10/14/23 to 12/15/23.

The facility's documentation of testing the fire detection system exceeded 30 days from 7/26/23 to 10/14/23 and 11/9/23 to 12/15/23.

The facility did not have documentation of sending a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

The facility did not have documentation of notifying local traffic safety authorities of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.

The two most recent Mandated Reporter trainings in the file for staff person #5 are dated 9/20/18 and 1/29/24, which are more than 60 months apart between trainings.

The file for staff person #2 was observed to lack documentation of verification of child care experience in order to meet staff qualification for the position in which the person is performing.

The two most recent evaluations in the files for staff persons #1 and #4 exceeded 12 months between evaluations. Staff person #1: 8/11/21 and 1/31/24. Staff person #4: 1/10/21 and 2/23/23. The file for staff person #5 has documentation of an evaluation dated 6/13/23, which was not within one year of hire (See LIS Code Sheet).

The parent agreements in the files for children #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not specify the persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

The emergency contact forms in the files for children #2 and #4 lacked the enrolling parents work telephone number. The emergency contact form in the file for child #5 lacked the enrolling parents work address and telephone number.

The emergency contact forms in the files for children #3 and #4 lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

The file for staff person #1 was observed to have documentation Mandated Reporter training that was not renewed before the expiration date of the most current certification. The two most recent trainings are dated 1/29/18 and 2/13/23. The file for staff person #3 lacked documentation of application of an NSOR clearance prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL.

A copy of the facility's emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location in the facility.

The PS room was observed to have one missing protective receptacle cover near the window and the PreK room was observed to have two missing protective receptacle covers near the teacher's desk and were accessible to children under the age of 5 in the rooms.

The first aid kit in the PS room was observed to lack soap, and the first aid kit in the PreK room was observed to lack tweezers.

A red cushion on a child's wooden sofa was observed to have holes and tears in the PreK room.

The resting mats in the PS room were observed to be ripped and not in good condition.

The health forms on files for children #1, #4, and #5 lacked documentation of the yearly Influenza shot that is recommended by the ACIP for the year 2022 with no letter of exemption on file.

The file for staff person #2 was observed to have documentation of health assessment dated more than 24 months apart: 5/29/20 and 8/30/22.

The facility did not conduct or have documentation of an annual emergency drill on file for the year 2022.

The facility had documentation of fire detection testing that exceeded 30 days from 12/1/22-1/19/23.

The facility lacked policies regarding recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with crying, fussing, or distraught children, and prevention and identification of child maltreatment. The emergency plan for the facility did not include requirements for continuity of operations (backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster).

The file for staff person #2 does not have documentation of a written evaluation conducted by the director within the last 12 months. The more recent written evaluation on file is dated 1/10/21.

The files for children #1 and #2 lacked an agreement form that shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

The emergency contact forms on file for children #1, #3 and #4 lacked the enrolling parent's work address and work telephone number. The emergency contact form on file for child #2 lacked the enrolling parent's work telephone number.

The emergency contact forms on file for children #2 and #5 lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted in the PS room and the Toddler room downstairs.

The file for child #1 lacked documentation that the parent reviewed and updated the emergency contact form within the last 6-months: 2/24/22.

The facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The certificate of compliance that was posted was dated 5/19/21-5/19/22.

Two protective receptacle covers were missing from two power strips located on the windowsill, at a level accessible to children 5 years of age and younger, in the Pre-K Counts room.

A bag of Topcare Epson Salt was in an unlocked, metal, tan cabinet in the Pre-K Counts room, was accessible to children, and stated, "Keep out of reach of children."

No handwashing sign was posted at 1 toilet and 3 urinals in the boys' restroom. No handwashing sign was posted at 1 toilet in the girls' restroom.

The top shelf of the blue cubby, assigned to a specific child for personal belongings, was not secured, and created a falling hazard in the Preschool room.

The files for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3 did not contain verification of the influenza vaccination on the Health Assessment or an exemption on a written, signed, dated statement from the child's parent or guardian.

A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provision was not displayed in either the Preschool room or the Pre-K Counts room.

No information was provided for the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations electronically.