Crafton Childrens Corner · 2644 Banksville Rd, Pittsburgh

The emergency plan on file did not address continuity of operations. The file for Staff Person #5 did not contain the Pa. Health and Safety update 2022 which was required to be completed by 12.30.22, as per Announcement C-22-06.

The play kitchen in the preschool room had an exposed bolt sticking out that could be dangerous to the children. The play mats in the 1yo room were cracking and peeling. The rest mats in the 1yo room were also cracking and peeling and not in good repair.

Multiple children's lunch boxes were observed in the Pre-K room unrefrigerated, and a yogurt was observed inside of one lunch box and a cheese stick inside of the other lunchbox, which can be hazardous if not properly refrigerated. Multiple children's lunch boxes were observed in the Pre-K Counts room unrefrigerated, and a yogurt was observed inside of one of the lunch boxes, which can be hazardous if not properly refrigerated.

The facilities emergency plan did not state they would make accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities or children with chronic medical conditions. The facilities parent letter did not state they would make accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities or children with chronic medical conditions.

The annual emergency drill's completed at the facility were dated 12/7/2022 and 12/12/2023, more than 12 months apart.

The facility does not have documentation verifying that the most recent emergency plan was submitted to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Staff person #5 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 #2 has acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic.

The file for staff person #2 was missing a transcript or verification of experience to qualify them as a group supervisor.

The file for staff person #1 was lacking proof of 12 hours of annual PD training.

The file for Staff #2 (see IS Code Sheet), contained a Child Abuse Clearance dated 6.24.22, which was after initial service. The file for Staff #3 (see IS Code Sheet), did not contain an NSOR Certificate or application dated prior to initial service. The file for Staff #4 contained State Police Clearances dated 2.28.17 and 4.28.22, Child Abuse Clearances dated 5.21.18 and 5.26.23, and FBI Clearances dated 5.10.18 and 5.24.23, which exceeded the 60-month renewal requirement.

The file for Staff #3 did not contain a signed Disclosure Statement.

The First-Aid Kit, in Room E, did not contain tape.

A handwashing sign was not posted at the toilet, in the first stall, in the restroom used by the preschool children.

The Immunization Record, in the file for Child #1, did not contain documentation of the Influenza vaccination, and an exemption letter was not available.

The Epinephrine Injection, for Child #2, in Room C, had an expiration date of 9/2023.

The Albuterol Sulfate Inhaler, for Child #3, in Room B, did not contain written consent for administration of the medication.

The fire drill documentation showed that a fire drill was held on 4.5.23 and not again until 7.20.23, which exceeded the 60-day requirement.

As confirmed by the operator, the Emergency Plan was not sent to the local municipality or to the county emergency management agency.

The file for Staff #1 contained documentation of Pediatric First-Aid/CPR training on 2.15.21 and 6.6.23, which exceeded the expiration of the 2021 training.

The file for Staff #3 (see IS Code Sheet) contained documentation of Pediatric First-Aid/CPR training on 6.6.23, which exceeded 90 days of hire.

The file for Staff #2 (see IS Code Sheet), contained a State Police Clearance dated 9.28.22, which exceeded the start date, and no application was available. The file for Staff #3, contained State Police Clearances dated 7.11.16 and 8.10.21, and Child Abuse Clearances dated 7.12.16 and 9.2.21, which exceeded the 60-month renewal requirement. The file for Staff #5, contained Child Abuse Clearances dated 2.2.17 and 3.11.22, which exceeded the 60-month renewal requirement.

The hall restroom, used by preschool children, did not have a handwashing sign posted at two toilets.

The Immunization Record, in the file for Child #1, did not contain documentation of the influenza vaccination according to the ACIP recommendation.

The two most recent Health Assessments, in the file for Staff #5, exceeded the 24-month renewal requirement.

The file for Staff #1 contained documentation of completion of Pediatric First-Aid/CPR training on 1.30.19 and 7.3.21, which exceeded the renewal requirement. The file for Staff #3 contained documentation of completion of Pediatric First-Aid/CPR training on 3.7.20 and 3.16.22, which exceeded the renewal requirement.

The files for Staff #3 did not contain verification of Fire Safety training in 2021.

The file for Staff #1 contained written evaluations dated 9.20.21 and 9.29.22, which exceeded the 12-month requirement. The file for Staff #3 (see IS Code Sheet), did not contain a written evaluation in 2021.

The Agreement, in the file for Child #3, did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.

The Emergency Contact form, in the file for Child #1, did not contain the address of the child's physician or source of medical care.

The Emergency Contact form, in the file for Child #1, did not contain the enrolling parent's work address or work phone number. The Emergency Contact form, in the file for Child #2, did not contain the enrolling parent's work address.

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

The file for Staff #6 did not contain two written, nonfamily references, as only one was available.

Staff person #1 was observed roughly placing Child #1, #2, and #3, all young toddlers, on their rest mats repeatedly when they would not stay on their mats at nap time.

The signed disclosure statement on file for Staff person #5, with a hire date of 9/27/21, is dated 10/19/21, not at hire. The NSOR on file for Staff person #6, with a hire date of 8/19/21, and whose provisional hire period ended on 10/3/21, is dated 10/21/21, after the provisional period ended. The signed disclosure statement on file for Staff person #7, with a hire date of 7/28/21, is dated 8/1/21, not at hire.

The files for Staff person #1, #2, #3, and #4, previously employed by the legal entity, who all began employment at the new location on 7/19/21, do not include documentation of emergency plan training for the new location. The file for Staff person #7, with a date of hire of 7/28/21, includes verification of emergency plan training, dated 8/26/21, not at hire. The file for staff person #8, with a hire date of 10/25/21, does not include verification of emergency plan training completed at hire.

The lunch room, where children have meals and snacks, does not contain a first aid kit.

The refrigerator in the pre-toddler room, where children's lunches are stored, did not have an operable thermometer.

The immunization record on file for Child #4, who is 4 years old, includes 2 of 3 Hepatitis B vaccinations, as recommended by the ACIP for a child this age.

The current health assessment on file for Child #3 does not indicate that all age-appropriate screenings have been conducted as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics

During an observed diaper change in the older toddler room, a staff person was observed not washing the child's hands after diapering.

During an observed diaper change in the older toddler room, a staff person was observed opening the hands free can to dispose of the diaper with their hand, not the foot pedal.

The file for Staff person #4, with a hire date of 1/8/21, does not include an initial health assessment dated within 12 months of the first day of employment.

The tuberculosis test on file for Staff person #4, with a hire date of 1/8/21, is dated 9/23/18, more than 12 months prior to hire.

There were feeding bottles in the Infant room which were not labeled with the child's name for whom they were intended.

The safe drop off and pick up procedures notification was not posted in the facility.

The most recent Pediatric First Aid/CPR training on file for Staff person #1, dated 3/13/21, is dated after the expiration of the previous training, completed 2/18/19. The most recent Pediatric First Aid/CPR training on file for Staff person #2, dated 4/10/21, is dated after the expiration of the previous training, completed 2/18/19. The most recent Pediatric First Aid/CPR training on file for Staff person #3, dated 4/10/21, is dated after the expiration of the previous training, completed 2/18/19. The file for Staff person #7, with a hire date of 7/28/21, does not include verification of completed pediatric First Aid/CPR training, which was required to be completed within 90 days of hire, 10/26/21.

The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 does not include the telephone number for the child's physician/health care provider. The emergency contact form on file for Child #5 does not include the complete address for the child's physician/health care provider.

The emergency contact form on file for Child #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 does not include the address and/or telephone number for the enrolling parent's place of employment.

The emergency contact form on file for Child #2 and #5 does not include the health insurance coverage information for the child's health insurance.

The emergency contact form on file for Child #2 and #5 does not include a complete address for all listed release persons.

Children were observed in the lunch room without the emergency contact forms being in the room. Children from the preschool room were observed in the Pre-K Counts room without the emergency contact forms being in the classroom. There was a child receiving care in the pretoddler room without the emergency contact form being in the classroom where he was receiving care.

There was no emergency transportation plan posted in any of the classrooms or the lunch room in the facility.

The file for Staff #7, with a hire date of 7/28/21, lacked documentation of health and safety training numbers 1 - 9, as listed in the regulation 3270.31(f). Training was required to be completed within 90 days of hire, 10/26/21,

The provider did not have verification of notifying parents information on how to access the Chapter 3270 child care center regulations electronically or instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.