Jewish Community Center-South Hills Branch

The record for staff person #1 included a current state police clearance dated 9/13/2024, which was more than 60 months following the date of their previous clearance on 8/7/2019 and a current FBI clearance dated 9/17/2024, which was more than 60 months following the date of their previous clearance on 8/13/2019; The record for staff person #3 included a current child abuse clearance dated 1/15/2025, which was more than 60 months following the date of their previous clearance on 1/12/2020; and the record for staff person #9, who has lived outside of Pennsylvania in the past 5 years, did not include a child abuse clearance from the state where the staff person resided.

A pair of sharp adult scissors were observed in a bin on a shelf, where they were accessible to children in care and posed a potential threat to their health and safety.

Facility person #5, #6 and #7 and staff person #8 and #9, who have worked in child care more than 90 days, did not receive training regarding the emergency plan (See LIS Code Sheet).

Trader Joe's lip balm labeled keep out of the reach of children was observed in an unlocked drawer in room 124-G, where it was accessible to children in care. Hand sanitizer labeled keep out of the reach of children was in a wall mounted dispenser in the gym, where it was accessible to children in care.

A Raven ZZ plant, which was identified as being toxic to humans, was observed in room 124-G; and a Pothos plant and Snake plant, which were identified as being toxic to humans, were observed in room 124-C.

Trash that appeared to have been contaminated by human secretions was contained in open receptacles in the gym and rooms 124-C and I.

The hot water temperature in the bathroom sink used by children in room 124-E and 124-G was measured to be 118° F.

An excursion bag containing a first-aid kit was observed in a cubby in the hallway and on a window sill in room 124-E, accessible to children in care.

There were approximately 5 sharp bolts protruding from the fence surrounding the backyard (triangle) outdoor play space.

There were no lids on (2) waste receptacles in the bathroom in room 124-E.

A source of running water was not present in the diapering areas in rooms 124-B and C.

There was no thermometer in the refrigerator used to store children's milk in the prep area.

The record for child #3 and #4, a preschool child, included a current health report dated more than 12 months following the date of their previous health report.

The record for staff person #1 and #4 did not include a health assessment conducted within the past 24 months. The record for staff person #2 included a current health assessment dated more than 24 months following the date of their previous health assessment. The record for facility person #7 included an initial health assessment dated following their first day working in childcare (See LIS Code Sheet). The record for facility person #6 included results of initial TB test read more than 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting (See LIS Code Sheet).

Written notification of safe routes were not posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

Annual emergency drills were not documented and on file at the facility.

The fire detection system was not tested every 30 days during the time periods between 3/9 to 4/24/2024; 5/20 to 6/21/2024; and 9/6 to 10/17/2024.

The operator did not send a copy of the subsequent updates to their emergency plan to the county emergency management agency.

The operator did not notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.

The facility's policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment did not include the prevention and identification of child maltreatment, as required per Announcement C-22-03.

Staff person #2 renewed their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR on 8/18/2023, following the expiration of their previous certification on 6/30/2023.

Staff person #8 participated in fire safety training on 9/11/2024, more than 12 months following their first day working in childcare (See LIS Code Sheet).

Staff person #3 completed mandated reporter training on 1/10/2025, more than 60 months following the completion of their previous training on 12/18/2019.

The director did not complete a minimum of one written evaluation of staff person #8, who has worked in child care for more than 12 months.

A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed in the gym.

The emergency contact information for child #1 was not reviewed by a parent in the past 6 months. The emergency contact information for child #2 was reviewed by a parent on 2/3/2025, more than 6 months following the date the emergency contact form was completed on 7/5/2024. The emergency contact information for child #3 was reviewed by a parent on 2/3/2025, more than 6 months following the date the emergency contact form was completed on 7/18/2024.

The financial agreement for child #3 was reviewed by a parent on 2/3/2025, more than 6 months following the date the financial agreement was completed on 7/18/2024.

Based on a conversation with staff, it was determined that the facility has not been retaining a copy in the children's files.

Staff person #3 did not obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

On 3/19/24 at approximately 9:30AM the director was passing by a classroom and observed Staff Person #1 yelling and using harsh and demeaning language towards a child.

The file for staff person #3 does not include documentation of application of an NSOR certificate prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL; the NSOR on file is dated 9/11/23.

The current FBI clearance on file for Staff person #6 is dated 1/22/19, more than 60 months ago. The file for Staff person #10, who resided in Louisiana within 5 years prior to hire, included a Louisiana Criminal History clearance dated 6/8/18, and which expired on 6/8/23, prior to the hire date for Staff person #10, making it invalid.

The most recent emergency plan training on file for Staff person #5 is dated 1/3/23, more than 1 year ago,

There was cracked paint and caulk around the window in Room 103 with sharp edges, which could cause in injury to a child.

There was a cracked Magna Tile in Room 102. There was a toy figurine with 2 broken pieces, an arm and a leg.

There were yarn puff balls measuring smaller than 1 inch in size, reportedly used for craft projects, in Room 106, on a shelf accessible to children still placing objects in their mouths.

The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #4, who was a Young Toddler, are dated 10/5/22 and 7/17/23, more than 6 months apart.

The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #5, who is a preschool age child, are dated 8/23/22 and 10/9/23, more than 12 months apart. The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #6, who is a preschool age child, are dated 10/10/22 and 11/20/23, more than 12 months apart. The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #7, who is a preschool age child, are dated 1/6/23 and 2/7/24, more than 12 months apart. The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #8, who is a preschool age child, are dated 3/12/21 and 3/3/23, more than 12 months apart.

The immunization record on file for Child #7, who is 3 years old, includes 3 of 4 DTAP vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age.

There was an Albuterol inhaler in Room 102, labeled for use by a specific child, that had an expiration date of 11/2023, and was therefore not in accordance with the manufacturer's original label. There was a bottle of liquid Benadryl in Room 100, labeled for use by a specific child, that had an expiration date of 1/2023, and was therefore not in accordance with the manufacturer's original label.

The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #7 are dated 6/24/21 and 9/2/23, more than 24 months apart. The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #8 are dated 6/24/21 and 8/23/23, more than 24 months apart. The two most recent staff evaluations on file for Staff person #9 are dated 4/17/21 and 7/24/23, more than 24 months apart.

The file for Staff person #4 included documentation of 9 of 12 required hours of annual training between 12/2022-12/2023. The file for Staff person #6 included documentation of 10 of 12 required hours of annual training between 12/2022-12/2023. The file for Staff person #8 included documentation of 9 of 12 required hours of annual training between 12/2022-12/2023. The file for Staff person #9 included documentation of 9 of 12 required hours of annual training between 12/2022-12/2023.

The file for Staff person #2, the facility lifeguard, includes verification of Lifeguard Certification training dated 7/6/23, after the previous certification expired on 6/11/23.

Staff person #1, #5, #6, #10 have 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 #10 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.

Staff person #1, #5 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/Pediatric CPR; the pre-service training on file for staff person # 1, #5 was dated 8/18/23.

Staff person #10 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).

The file for Staff person #10, classified as an assistant group supervisor, does not include a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 30 credit hours in education or a related human services field; or a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate with 15 credits in education or a related human services field and 1 year of experience with children; or a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children

The most recent staff evaluations on file for Staff person #8 is dated 1/13/23, more than 12 months ago.

The 2 most recent child service reports, including information for the family about the child's growth and development, on file for Child #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9 are dated more than 6 months apart.

The agreement on file for Child #1 and #9 does not include the child's date of admission.

The emergency contact form on file for Child #9 does not include the child's birthdate.

The emergency contact form on file for Child #5 does not include the address for the child's pediatrician/source for medical care.

The emergency contact form on file for Child #1, #2, and #9 does not include the work address and/or telephone number for the enrolling parent.

The current emergency contact form on file for Child #2, #5, and #6 does not indicate if the child has any special medical needs, which is needed in an emergency situation.

The most recent 6-month review signature for the emergency contact form on file for Child #2, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, and #9, is dated more than 6 months after the previous 6-month review signature.

The file for Staff person #10 does not include 2 written non-family references attesting to the staff person's suitability to work in child care.

The file for staff person #1 included a Child Abuse clearance dated after hire (See IS CODE SHEET), required for provisional hiring under the CPSL; the clearance is dated 8/26/22.

The cabinet door in Room 102 which was loose from the hinge, creating a potential hazard if it fell off the hinge.

There was peeling paint behind the teacher's chair in Room 108.

There were cracked magnet tiles in Room 101 and in Room 100. There was a wooden block in Room 102 that was splintered, creating a possible hazard to a child.

The most recent health assessment on file for Child #2, who is 4 years old, is dated 1/24/22, more than 1 year ago.

The most recent influenza vaccination on file for Child #2, who is 4 years old, is dated 10/23/21, is dated more than 1 year ago, and is recommended annually by the ACIP. The most recent influenza vaccination on file for Child #3, who is 4 years old, is dated 9/25/20, is dated more than 1 year ago, and is recommended annually by the ACIP. The immunization record on file for Child #5 includes 3 of 4 recommended DTAP immunizations for a child this age. The file for Child #6, with an enrollment date of 8/21/22, does not include aa immunization record. The file for Child #8, with an enrollment date of 8/23/21, does not include an immunization record.

There was no written parental consent to administer medication. saline spray, for a child in Room 105.

There was a medication log on file in Room 108 with a child's name, signed by a parent, that did not include the name of the medication to be administered.

The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #2 were dated 5/21/19 and 7/2/21, more than 24 months apart. The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #3 were dated 5/17/19 and 9/13/21, more than 24 months apart. The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #4 were dated 4/5/19 and 7/11/22, more than 24 months apart. The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #5 were dated 6/10/19 and 7/7/22, more than 24 months apart. The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #6 were dated 5/29/20 and 7/5/22, more than 24 months apart.

The current health assessment on file for Staff person #2 indicates that the staff person has a communicable/contagious disease, with no additional information given.

There were infant feeding bottles in Room 105 that were not labeled with the name of the child for whom they were intended.

The file for Child #3, with an enrollment date of 8/28/21, does not include a health assessment. The file for Child #6, with an enrollment date of 8/21/22, does not include a health assessment. The file for Child #8, with an enrollment date of 8/23/21, does not include a health assessment.

The Health and Safety professional development training update on file for Staff person #2 is dated 1/2/23, after the deadline of 12/30/22, as per Announcement C-22-06. The Health and Safety professional development training update on file for Staff person #4 is dated 1/8/23, after the deadline of 12/30/22, as per Announcement C-22-06. The Health and Safety professional development training update on file for Staff person #6 is dated 1/10/23, after the deadline of 12/30/22, as per Announcement C-22-06. The file for Staff member #9 does not include the 1-hour Health & Safety update, due to be completed by 12/30/22, as per Announcement C-22-06.

The file for Staff person #4 was observed not to have completed 12 hours of annual training between 12/19/21-12/19/23.

Staff person #1 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 2/14/23. Staff person #8 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. Staff person #9 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 two most recent staff evaluations on file for Staff person #2 are dated 12/6/21 and 1/13/23, more than 12 months apart. The two most recent staff evaluations on file for Staff person #4 are dated 12/6/21 and 1/9/23, more than 12 months apart. The two most recent staff evaluations on file for Staff person #5 are dated 12/7/21 and 1/13/23, more than 12 months apart. The two most recent staff evaluations on file for Staff person #6 are dated 12/17/21 and 1/13/23, more than 12 months apart. The two most recent staff evaluations on file for Staff person #7 are dated 6/7/19 and 1/13/23, more than 12 months apart.

The agreement on file for Child #6 is not signed by the operator.

The two most recent child service reports on file for Child #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, and #8 are dated more than 6 months apart.

The agreement on file for Child #6 does not include the child's arrival and departure times.

The agreement on file for Child #3 does not include the persons to whom the child can be released.

The agreement on file for Child #3, #6, and #7 does not include the child's date of admission.

The emergency contact form on file for Child #7 and #8 does not include the work address and/or telephone number for the enrolling parent.

The current emergency contact form on file for Child #1, #3, and #8 does not indicate if the child any special medical needs, which is needed in an emergency situation.

The emergency contact form on file for Child #3, #6, and #8 does not include the health insurance coverage and/or policy number for the medical insurance policy.

The emergency contact form on file for Child #1, #2, #3, #7, and #8 does not include a complete address for all listed release persons.

There was no medical emergency transportation plan posted in Room 103.

The two most recent emergency contact form 6-month review signatures on file for Child #2 are dated 8/9/21 and 8/2/22, more than 6 months apart. The two most recent agreement 6-month review signatures on file for Child #2 are dated 8/4/21 and 3/22/222, more than 6 months apart; and the most recent review signature is dated more than 6 months ago. The two most recent agreement and emergency contact form 6-month review signatures on file for Child #3 are dated 8/25/21 and 3/22/22, more than 6 months apart, and more than 6 months ago. The two most recent emergency contact form 6-month review signatures on file for Child #4 are dated 8/9/21 and 8/2/22, more than 6 months apart. The two most recent agreement 6-month review signatures on file for Child #4 are dated 8/9/21 and 3/7/22, which are more than 6 months apart and more than 6 months ago. The 2 most recent emergency contact form 6-month review signature on file for Child #5 are dated 1/3/21 and 8/3/22, more than 6 months apart; and the 2 most recent agreement 6-month review signatures are dated 1/3/21 and 3/7/22, more than 6 months apart and more than 6 months ago. The two most recent agreement and emergency contact form 6-month…

The file for Staff person #4 includes only 1 written nonfamily reference.

The facility does not have proof of purchase for the fire detection system, which is required as per Act 62.

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.

The emergency plan on site at the facility does not include a method for parents to be contacted when an emergency arises.

The emergency plan on site at the facility does not include a method for parents to be informed when the emergency has ended and information regarding how they are to be reunited with their child.

The facility does not have verification of having sent the updated emergency plan to the local municipality and county emergency management agency, as per Announcement C-22-04.

There was a missing outlet cover in Room 102.

There were several holes and cracks in the poured playing surface in the Front playground and in the side (Triangle) playground. There were wood railroad ties used as borders in the side (Triangle) playground with splintered areas, creating a hazard.

The health assessment on file for Child #2 does not include a date, making it invalid

The most recent influenza vaccination on file for Child #4, who is 5 years old, is dated 11/5/20, which is dated more than 1 year ago, as recommended annually for a child this age. The most recent influenza vaccination on file for Child #5, who is 3 years old, is dated 10/12/20, which is dated more than 1 year ago, as recommended annually for a child this age.

A diaper change was observed in Room 106 after which the staff did not ensure that the child's hands were washed.

A diaper change was observed in Room 106, and the staff person was observed using their hand to open the hands free can when disposing of the diaper.

The most recent health assessment on file for Staff person #6, dated 7/1/22, is dated more than 24 months after the previous health assessment, dated 5/20/20. The most recent health assessment on file for Staff person #7, dated 7/8/22, is dated more than 24 months after the previous health assessment, dated 5/24/19. The most recent health assessment on file for Staff person #13 is dated 9/25/19, more than 24 months ago. The most recent health assessment on file for Staff person #14, dated 8/27/20, is dated more than 24 months after the previous health assessment, dated 2/23/18. The initial health assessment and Tuberculosis screening on file for Staff person #15 is dated after the hire date (See LIS Code Sheet).

The current health assessment on file for Staff person #16 indicates that the staff person has a communicable/contagious disease, with no additional information given.

There was a child under 12 months old in the infant room who did not have a written feeding plan on file submitted by the parent.

Staff person #1, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11 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.

The 2 most recent mandated reporter trainings on file for Staff person #2 are dated 1/7/15 and 7/3/20, more than 60 months apart. The 2 most recent mandated reporter trainings on file for Staff person #3 are dated 5/4/16 and 6/8/21, more than 60 months apart.

The file for Staff person #15, who is classified as an aide, does not include a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate; or a minimum of an 8th grade education and 2 years of experience with children.

The file for Child #1 does not include a signed agreement. The agreement on file for Child #5 does not include the operator's signature.

The agreement on file for Child #3 and #5 does not include the fee to be paid for services.

The agreement on file for Child #1, #3, and #5 does not include the child's date of admission.

The emergency contact form on file for Child #3 does not include the health insurance coverage and policy number for the medical insurance policy.

The emergency contact form on file for Child #3 does not include the complete address for all listed release persons.

The file for Child #1,#2,#4, #5, who have been enrolled for more than 6 months, do not include a 6 month review signature for the agreement and emergency contact form.

The file for Staff person #15 includes only 1 written nonfamily reference.

Staff person #6, #13 does not have verification of completing 12 hours of annual training between 12/19/20-12/19/21, as per Announcement C-20-09.

Staff gave Children's Tylenol to a child without written consent for administration from the parent.

Staff who administered Children's Tylenol to a child in care did not establish a medication log for the medication that was administered.

Facility failed to promptly notify OCDEL of a positive COVID test result that occurred on Saturday, 12/18/21; OCDEL did not receive notification of the positive COVID test result until Wednesday, 12/22/21, which was more than 24 hours.