KinderCare Learning Center/Bethel Park

The incident report for Child #1 was not given to the parent on the day of the incident, nor was the parent informed of what had happened on the day of the incident.

The file of Staff #7 contained a volunteer PA state criminal history clearance. The file of Staff #13 contained consecutive PA criminal history clearances dated 5/31/2020 and 4/27/2026, child abuse clearances dated 6/1/2020 and 4/29/2026 and FBI clearances dated 7/12/2020 and 4/27/2026, all more than 60 months apart. The file of Staff #14 contained consecutive PA criminal history clearances dated 3/10/2020 and 5/11/2026, more than 60 months apart. The file of Staff #15 contained consecutive child abuse clearances dated 6/1/2020 and 5/11/2026 and FBI clearances dated 7/11/2020 and 7/16/2025, both more than 60 months apart. The file of Staff #18 contained consecutive PA criminal history clearances dated 1/8/2020 and 1/15/2025 and child abuse clearances dated 3/5/2021 and 4/21/2026, both more thank 60 months apart. A completed disclosure statement was not on file for Staff #1. The file of Staff #2, #4, #5, #6 contained a disclosure statement which did not have a witness signature. The file of Staff #7, #9, #10, #11 contained a completed disclosure statement, but it was on an old version of the form dated 11/8/2024 and not the current with the date of 1/1/2025. The file of Staff #8…

SECOND CITATION (FROM 3.12.2026 SIN-00284879): At approximately 2:05 pm, 10 children were observed to be resting on their cots in the older two-year-old classroom. Staff #15 was asked to identify the group of children in their primary supervisory group. Staff #15 identified 5 of the 10 children present. Staff #15 was asked a second time and again identified the same 5 children. When asked who had the group of 5 children not identified, Staff #15 stated Staff #3 did, and they were on break and not in classroom.

The file of Staff #16 contained documentation of emergency plan training dated 7/12/2024 but did not contain documentation of the training being completed in the past 12 months.

The trash can in the restroom by the Discovery Preschool A classroom, which contained human secretions, did not have a plastic liner.

The emergency telephone numbers for ambulance service and the nearest hospital were not posted by the telephones in the Infant, Pre-K, Discovery Preschool A, Discovery Preschool B and the Preschool classroom. The emergency numbers to the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control were not posted by the telephone in the Preschool classroom, at the telephone in the lobby and at the 2 cordless telephones which were taken to the outdoor play spaces by the Toddler B and Discovery Preschool A staff.

Fourteen wall anchors were visible in the metal wall by the play kitchen at child height in the Toddler A classroom. When touched, the sharp metal cut Cert Rep's. skin. The other areas were sharp and rough to the touch. Both the toddler and preschool outdoor play spaces had a ceramic drainpipe which the gutters drain into at the base of the building. The ceramic was broken on both drainpipes exposing sharp and rough edges to the children in care.

In the Discovery Preschool B classroom, peeling paint was observed on the wall by the blocks, below the circle time calendar, to the right of the cabinet and a large area to the right of the door to the outdoor play space. In the Toddler B classroom, a small area of paint was peeling on the bottom of the window frame.

A lidded trash can was not present in the restroom off the Discovery Preschool B classroom. The trash can in the restroom off the Pre-K classroom did not have a lid.

The doors exiting to the "Jack and Jill" closet that connects the Discovery Preschool A, and the Pre-K classrooms were blocked by children's cots, mops and buckets.

The refrigerator in the Toddler A classroom did not contain a thermometer.

The file of Child #1, who enrolled as a young toddler (see LIS code sheet), contained an initial health assessment which the date was cut off, making it unable to determine when the exam was conducted.

The file for Child #9, now identified as a preschool age child (see LIS code sheet), contained consecutive health assessments (6/11/2024 and 9/25/2025) dated more than 6 months apart as an infant to young toddler.

The file for Child #3, identified as a preschool age child (see LIS code sheet), contained consecutive health assessments dated more than 12 months apart (3/21/2026 and 4/24/2026).

The initial health assessment on file for Staff #1 was dated 4/30/2026, after their start date with children (see LIS code sheet). The health assessment on file for Staff #3 was dated 7/31/2024, more than 12 months prior to their start date with children (see LIS code sheet). The file of Staff #11 did not contain an initial health assessment (see LIS code sheet). The file of Staff #12 contained consecutive health assessments dated 1/24/2024 and 5/5/2026, more than 24 months apart. The file of Staff #14 contained a health assessment dated 6/26/2023 but did not contain documentation of a health assessment within the past 24 months.

The file of Staff #16 contained a health assessment which did not state a physical exam was conducted.

The files of Staff #2 and #11 did not have documentation a tuberculosis screening was completed prior to working at the facility.

The file of Staff #1 contained a health assessment with documentation of "yes" to having an examination for communicable diseases but did not include an explanation of the result. The file of Staff #16 contained a health assessment which did not include documentation an examination for communicable disease was conducted and the results of the exam.

The file of Staff #16 contained a health assessment which did not include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children or documentation they are suitable to provide child care.

A bottle in the Toddler B classroom was not labeled with the child's name.

The fire drill log did not contain documentation of a hypothetical location of the fire, evacuation time, time of day or the names of staff participating in the drill.

Testing the fire detection system exceeded 30 days based on documentation of the testing occurring on 4/3/2026 with the next test documented 42 days later on 5/15/2026,

The "Documentaiton of Emergency Plan Delivery" stated the emergency plan was sent to the Allegheny County Office Building on Forbes Avenue and not the Allegheny County Emergency Management Agency on Hookstown Road.

Documentation of part 1 and part 2 of the acceptable health and safety training for Staff #1 were both dated 4/26/2026, more than 90 days from their start date at the facility (see LIS code sheet). Documentation of part 1 of the acceptable health and safety training for Staff #5 was dated 12/29/2025, more than 90 days from their start date at the facility (see LIS code sheet). Documentation of part 2 of the acceptable health and safety training for Staff #9 was dated 4/1/2026, more than 90 days from their start date at the facility (see LIS code sheet). Documentation of part 1 of the acceptable health and safety training on file for Staff #16 was dated 2/1/2026 and part #2 was dated 2/2/2026, more than 90 days from their start date at the facility (see LIS code sheet).

Mandated reporter training for Staff #5 was dated 4/26/2026, more than 90 from their start date at the facility (see LIS code Sheet). The file of Staff #14 contained consecutive mandated reporter trainings dated 9/17/2020 and 5/2/2026, more than 60 months apart.

The facility did not contain documentation of an annual evaluation completed by the director for Staff #12 and #18, who have been employed at the facility for more than 12 months (see LIS code sheet).

The file of Staff #17, identified as the interim director, did not contain documentation of education to qualify them for the position they are serving.

The file of Staff #7, #8 and #10, identified as aides, did not contain documentation of education and/or experience to qualify them for the position which they are serving in.

The financial agreements for Child #7 and #8 did not contain the operator's signature.

The financial agreements for Child #1, #2, #3 and #7 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged by day or week.

The file of Child #1, #8 and #9. all enrolled for more than 6 months, did not contain documentation of any child service reports. The file of Child #3 and #4, enrolled for more than 12 months (see LIS code sheet), contained documentation of a child service report being completed in 5/2026, but did not contain any prior reports. The file of Child #5, #6 and #7 enrolled for more than 12 months (see LIS code sheet), contained documentation of a child service report being completed in 4/2026, but did not contain any prior reports.

The financial agreements for Child #2, #4 and #6 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.

The financial agreement for Child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8 and #9 did not specify the child's date of admission.

The emergency contact information for Child #1 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician.

The emergency contact information for Child #1, #4, #5, #6 and #8 did not include the work address and work telephone number of the enrolling parent.

The emergency contact information for Child #1, #2 and #8 did not include information on the child's special needs in an emergency situation or documentation this is not applicable to the child.

The emergency contact information for Child #1 and #4 did not contain the health insurance name and policy number. The emergency contact information for Child #2 did not contain the health insurance name.

The emergency contact information for Child #2 and #8 did not contain addresses of the persons designated by the parents to whom the child may be released.

Emergency contact forms for Child #10, #11 and #12 were not present in the Discovery Preschool A classroom where the children were receiving care.

Based on dated documentation, consecutive emergency contact forms for Child #1, #3, #4, #5, #6, #8 and #9 were reviewed and/or updated more than 6 months apart. The financial agreement on file for Child #3 was dated 10/17/2022 and did not contain documentation of a review and/or update since that date. Financial agreements on file for Child #5 were dated 8/1/2024 and 5/11/2026, more than 6 months apart.

The financial agreement for Child #1 did not contain a date with the signature of the parent.

The files of Child #4, #6, #8 and #9, all enrolled for more than 6 months (see LIS code sheet), contained current financial agreements dated 5/2026 but did not contain any prior agreements.

The files of Staff #3 and #5 did not contain 2, and the file of Staff #11 lacked 1 written, nonfamily reference attesting to the person's suitability as a staff person.

Pediatric first aid and CPR for Staff #7 was dated 1/20/2026 and Staff #16 was dated 7/3/2025, both more than 90 days from their start date at the facility (see LIS code sheet).

The file of Staff #1, #3 and #11, all identified as assistant group supervisors, did not contain documentation of education and/or experience to qualify them for the position they are serving in. The file of Staff #2 and #5 contained documentation of education from another country but did not have the education evaluated to determine the US equivalency.

Per staff statements on 3/5/26 at approximately 11:30 a.m. in the Pre-K Classroom, Child #1 was upset and yelling. Staff #1 heard the yelling and entered the room. Staff #1, knelt down and restrained Child #1 in a "bear hug." The staff wrapped their arms around the child and the staff's hand was over the child's mouth and nose.

Per staff statements on 3/5/26 at approximately 11:30 a.m. in the Pre-K Classroom, Child #1 was upset and yelling. Staff #1 heard the yelling and entered the room. Staff #1, knelt down and restrained Child #1 in a "bear hug." The staff wrapped their arms around the child and the staff's hand was over the child's mouth and nose.

The file for staff #1 contained a current Child Abuse clearance dated 11/14/25, an FBI clearance dated 11/13/25 and an NSOR dated 11/13/25. The clearances were obtained after the staff's first day working with children (see LIS code sheet). The file for staff #2 lacked a State Police, Child Abuse, FBI and NSOR clearance. The file for staff #9 contained a current NSOR clearance dated 2/26/26. The NSOR was obtained after the staff's first day working with children (see LIS code sheet).

On 3/12/26 at 8:47 am in the Infant Room, staff #9 and staff #10 were caring for 6 infants and 2 young toddlers. During the supervision and ratio check, the staff were asked to identify the specific children each staff was responsible for supervising. After several attempts, child #1, a young toddler, had not been identified in either staff's supervision group.

The file for staff #1, #2, #4 & #9 lacked a complete disclosure statement.

The file for staff #5 lacked the emergency plan training at the time of initial employment.

The file for staff # 2 contained a TB form that lacked provider signature, date and result. The file for staff # 9 lacked TB test screening at the initial employment.

According to the Fire Drill Log, the last Fire Drill was conducted more than 60 days ago, on 9/16/25.

The operator was not maintaining a written log for testing the fire detection system every 30 days.

Staff person #2 did not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of their previous certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring (8/30/23) and the most current training dated 9/17/25. Staff person #6 has not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring (2/15/24). Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is not on file. Staff person #7 has not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring (1/13/24). Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is not on file.

Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): The Health and Safety Trainings. Staff person #3 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): The Health and Safety Training part II. Staff person #8 did 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. Staff #8 has a current training certificate dated 11/19/25.

Staff person #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).

The file for staff #1 lacked proof of education and childcare experience.