KinderCare Learning Center/Penn Hills

Per staff statements and a facility self-report, on 7/10/25, Staff #1 used their arm to roughly stop and trip Child #1, an older toddler. Staff #1 then asked the child, "What the hell is your problem?" Child #1 was trying to run across the room to their parent at pick up.

Per staff statements and a facility self-report, on 7/10/25, Staff #1 used their arm to roughly stop and trip Child #1, an older toddler. Staff #1 then asked the child, "What the hell is your problem?" Child #1 was trying to run across the room to their parent at pick up.

Staff person # 6 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person # 6 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Mandate Reporter Training.

The file for staff # 1, #2, #3, #4 & #6 lacked an NSOR clearance. The file for staff # 5 Lacked an FBI clearance.

On 7/28/25 at 9:02 am, Child #1 and Child #2, preschoolers, were sitting on a bench in the hallway outside of the kitchen. The children were not being supervised by a staff. The children were waiting for Staff #6 to take them to their room. Staff #6 left the hallway to go into an office before returning to take the children to their rooms.

On 7/28/25 at 9:02 am, Child #1 and Child #2, preschoolers, were sitting on a bench in the hallway outside of the kitchen. The children were not being supervised by a staff. The children were waiting for Staff #6 to take them to their room. Staff #6 left the hallway to go into an office before returning to take the children to their rooms.

On 7/28/25 at 9:02 am, Child #1 and Child #2, preschoolers, were sitting on a bench in the hallway outside of the kitchen. The children were not being supervised by a staff. The children were waiting for Staff #6 to take them to their room. Staff #6 left the hallway to go into an office before returning to take the children to their rooms. On 7/28/25 at 9:15 am in the Pre-K Room, Staff #7 and Staff #8 were supervising 13 children. When asked which children were in each staff's supervision group, the staff named 19 children, then named 14 children. Staff #7 could not correctly identify the children assigned to their supervision group.

The file for staff #1 lacked the TB test read date on the health report. The file for staff #2 lacked a health report. The file for staff #3 lacked a health report. The file for staff # 4 contained a health report that was obtained after staff #4 start date. The file for staff #5 lacked a health report. The file for staff #6 lacked a health report.

The file for staff # 4 contained a health report that lacked an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

The file for staff #4 contained a health report that lacked information regarding medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.

The file for staff #2 lacked proof of education and verification of childcare experience. The file for staff # 6 lacked proof of education and verification of childcare experience. The file for staff #8 lacked proof of education and verification of childcare experience.

The file for staff # 2, 3 and 6 lacked two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid and CPR Staff person #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: mandated reporter training and health and safety topics.

The file for staff #2 lacked the FBI clearance and the application to obtain the clearance.

The file for staff # 2 lacked verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

The file for staff # 2 lacked two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Based on staff statements made on 3/26/25, the facility has been out of ratio in the mornings due to being short staffed.

The file for staff # 2 lacked Child Abuse clearance and FBI clearance. Staff #2 may not return to work in childcare position until the Child Abuse clearance and FBI clearance are in file.

On 3/14/25, the operator was notified that Child #1 was going to be treated at the emergency room after falling from a piece of climbing equipment while in child care. The operator failed to notify the regional office of the emergency room treatment.

On 3/14/25, the operator was notified that Child #1 was going to be treated at the emergency room after falling from a piece of climbing equipment while in child care. The operator failed to notify the regional office of the emergency room treatment.

There was a sharp piece of metal on the preschool room bathroom sink.

The file for staff # 1 lacked an annual emergency plan training. The prior training was dated. 3/13/23. The file for staff # 4 lacked an annual basis emergency plan training. The prior training was dated. 1/22/24.

There were 6 uncovered outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger in the TK room.

There was a gasoline can filled with gasoline on top of the toy's storage box in the infant/toddler's playground accessible to children.

There was trash contaminated by human secretions in a garbage can without plastic-lined in the OT room 1. There was trash contaminated by human secretions in a garbage can without plastic-lined in the TK room 4

There was a damage window screen in the Discovery Preschool room 2.

There was a first-aid kit bag on top of a table accessible to children in the ps/pre-K playground.

The first - aid kit in the Infant room B room lacked scissors. The first - aid kit in the Discovery PS room lacked soap. The first - aid kit in the Pre-K room lacked scissors.

There was a broken light cover in the Pre-k room. There was a vent coming off the wall in the Pre -k room. There was a broken bulletin board in the TK room. The Preschool door safety cover was broken creating sharp edges. There was a broken brown barrier grad in the toddler sidewalk playing area. There was a rusted cracked fence pole in the infant toddler's playground. There's an exposed sharp metal corner entering the TK room. There was a malfunctioning door in the infant B room.

There was peeling paint on the back blue wall in the TK room.

The toilet tank lid in the OT room was broken. The toilet in the 1st TK room bathroom was leaking water at the base. The bathroom floor and toilet were dirty with yellow stains and rusted powder on the base of the toilet bowl.

There were 2 toilets and 1 sink in the OT bathroom that lacked washing hands signs posted.

There was a broken clear bin in the Pre-k room. There was a cracked white bin in the TK room. There was cracked green bin in the infant/toddler's playground. The was a rusted cracked metal on the Preschool playground equipment step. There was a broken garbage can in the 2nd TK bathroom.

The rest equipment in the OT, Discovery Preschool, Preschool and Pre-K room was not labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

The file for child # 5 a preschooler contained a current health report dated 8/19/24. The report was not updated within 12 months. The previous report was dated. 9/22/22.

Staff # 3 did not wash the child's hands after diapering.

The bathroom in the preschool room lacked paper towels.

The bathroom in the TK room lacked soap.

Staff # 3 kept a soiled diaper on the changing table until she was done with the diaper change, instead of discarding it immediately into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.

On 3/26/25 the lunch was served at 1:27pm. The children were in care for more than 4 hours after breakfast without a snack in between.

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

Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Mandate Reporter training and Health and Safety training.

The file for child # 5 lacked the parent's signature on the agreement form.

The file for child # 5 lacked the date of the child's date of admission on the agreement form.

The file for child # 4 lacked the name of the child's physician or source of medical care on the emergency contact form. The file for child # 4 lacked the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care on the emergency contact form.

The files for children # 2 and 4 lacked the work addresses of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form. The files for children # 2,3 and 4 lacked the work telephone numbers of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form.

The file for child # 5 lacked written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care on the emergency contact form.

The files for child # 2 and 3 lacked the information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation, on the Emergency contact form.

The file for child # 5 lacked the health insurance policy number on the emergency contact form.

The file for child #2 lacked the address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form. The file for child #4 lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form.

The emergency contact form for child #6 was not present in the infant B room where the child was receiving care. The emergency contact form for child #7 was not present in the pre-k room where the child was receiving care.

The operator was not maintaining a child file for child # 1.

The file for child #5 lacked signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission on the emergency contact form.

The file for staff # 3 lacked verification of childcare experience and education.

Based on staff statements, child #1 has left the preschool room on several occasions without staff noticing.

Based on staff statements, child #1 has left the preschool room on several occasions without staff noticing.

Based on staff statements, child #1 has left the preschool room unnoticed by staff. During opening on 2/25/25 Staff #2 was responsible for 17 preschoolers.

During opening on 2/25/25, Staff #3 was responsible for 6 children including toddlers and preschoolers, Staff #4 was responsible for 4 infants and 1 young toddler.

Staff person #-1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First-Aid, Pediatric CPR and Health and Safety trainings.

On 2/25/25 at approximately 9:05 am, Child #1, a young toddler, was observed awake in a crib. Per staff #1, Child #1 was in the crib for a time-out because Child #1 was hitting other children.

In Room #1, the young toddler room, a bottle of multi-purpose cleaner was observed on the counter next to the young toddler food.

In the hallway by Room #6, Infant B, there was an unlidded trash can that contained trash contaminated by human secretions.

Based on a review of the facility's Fire Detection System Test log, the fire system was not tested within the past 30 days. The last test was recorded on 11/25/24.

It was verified that Staff #1 screams at the children, using harsh language and a loud voice, several times per month.

Staff #1 was supervising 14 preschool children, when Staff #2 left the play yard to get Child #1, a preschool child, after he eloped from the play yard gate. Staff:Child ratio was 1:14.

The file for Staff #2 contained documentation of FBI Clearances dated 5.3.18 and 5.18.23, which exceeded the 60-month renewal requirement. The file for Staff #3 (see IS Code Sheet) contained documentation of the State Police Clearance and application dated 3.4.24, which was after the initial start date.

The file for Staff #1 contained documentation of Emergency Plan training on 2.28.23 and 3.1.24, which exceeded the annual requirement.

A one (1) quart, spray bottle of Kay Restroom Cleaner, which stated Keep Out of Reach of Children, was located on a shelf outside of the Transitional K restroom, which was accessible to children.

In Infant - A, the rubber baseboard was pulled away from the walls in the following areas: back wall (approximately 12"), right wall (entire strip - 6' to 8'), and left section by door (approximately 6"), which was in need of repair and created a tripping hazard.

Peeling drywall and paint were located, on the wall to the right of the door frame, in the Preschool restroom.

A handwashing sign was not posted at the toilet, in the left restroom, in the Transitional K room.

The two (2) most recent Health Assessments in the file for Staff #2 exceeded the 24-month renewal requirement.

The Fire Detection System Testing Log contained documentation of testing on 10.1.23 - 11.1.23, and also 12.1.23 - 1.3.24, which exceeded the 30-day requirement.

The file for Staff #2 contained documentation of Pediatric First-Aid/CPR training which expired in April 2023, and it was not renewed until 9.28.23.

The Emergency Contact form, in the file for Child #3, did not contain the health insurance policy number.

The files for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3 did not contain documentation of a parent review/update of the Emergency Contact Form and Financial Agreement, at least once in a 6-month period.

Three cribs, in use by children, lacked 2 feet of space on 3 sides. Cribs #1 and #2 were obstructed on one side by a low shelf positioned between them. Crib #2 also had a trash can at one end. Crib #3 was obstructed by another crib on one side an an adult rocking chair on another.

The following open inspections were not posted at the facility: SIN-00225522 and SIN-00226020. Regulatory noncompliance cited on the inspection summaries was not yet verified as corrected.

Based on statements made by staff, staff #1 and staff #2 used physical discipline described as "tapping" or "popping" a child on the stomach after that child had hit another student.

Based on the facility's fire drill log, fire drills have not been conducted and documented every 60 days. The last 2 fire drills on record were dated 1/17/23 and 5/26/23.

Based on documentation at the facility, tests of the fire alarm system have not been conducted and documented every 30 days as required. The last 2 tests on record were dated 1/17/23 and 5/26/23.

During nap time in the Toddler room, children were observed being placed on rest mats that were labeled with a different child's name on the mat.

During nap time in the Toddler room, it was observed that the rest mats were not placed so that there was 2 feet on 3 sides of the mat.

Continued Noncompliance from Renewal inspection conducted on 3/3/23: On 4/10/23, at the time of inspection, the preschool cots were labeled with numbers corresponding with a chart hanging in the classroom containing the child assigned to the specific cot number. During the inspection, preschool children were observed using cots that were not assigned to the specific intended child.

Continued noncompliance from Renewal inspection conducted on 3/3/23: On 4/10/23, at time of virtual inspection, Staff #2 file did not contain annual Fire Safety Training.

Continued noncompliance from Renewal inspection conducted on 3/3/23: On 4/10/23, at the time of virtual inspection, Staff #2 file did not contain an annual evaluation.

Continued Noncomplaince: On 4/10/23, the facility is operating without a qualified director on site a minimum 30 hours per week.

Continued Noncompliance from Renewal inspection conducted on 3/3/23: On 4/10/23, at the time of virtual inspection, emergency contact information for one child was not observed in the childcare space where children in the Toddler Room were receiving care. Additionally, emergency contact information for 2 children was not observed in the childcare space where children in the PS classroom were receiving care.

On 3/3/23, at time of renewal, Staff #3 file did not contain a completed NSOR Clearance. Staff #4 file did not contain a completed FBI and Child Abuse Clearance (the child abuse clearance on file was for a Household Member). Staff #5 file did not contain a completed FBI Clearance and NSOR Clearance.

On 3/2/23, at time of inspection, a water play table filled with dirty unfiltered standing water was observed on the Infant/Toddler outdoor play space. The toys located in the water play table were also dirty.

On 3/3/23, at the time of inspection, the facility's emergency plan was not updated in writing at least annually. Additionally, no evidence that the facility's emergency plan was sent to the local municipality and the county emergency management agency was observed on file.

On 3/3/23, at time of inspection, the first aid kit hanging on the back wall of the PS Classroom was accessible to children.

On 3/3/23, at time of renewal inspection, trash and debris was observed on the outdoor playspace used by infants/toddlers. Additionally, damaged plaster was observed on the bottom wall of the boy's bathroom located in the Preschool Room.

On 3/3/23, at time of inspection, a handwashing sign specifying the requirement for hands to be washed after toileting and before eating was not posted at each sink, toilet and diapering area in the facility.

On 3/3/23, at time of inspection, seven preschool children were observed asleep on rest equipment that was not labeled for individual use of a specific child.

On 3/3/23, at time of inspection, Child #3, #4 and #5 have been enrolled at the facility for more than 60 days. Documentation of annual influenza vaccine was not observed in the files belonging to Child #3, #4 and #5.

On 3/3/23, at time of inspection, soiled pull ups were observed in an unlined trash container in the boy's bathroom located in the PK room.

On 3/3/23, at time of inspection, the file belonging to Staff #1 and Staff #3 did not contain an initial health assessment, including results of tuberculosis testing.

On 3/3/23, at time of inspection, an annual emergency drill was not conducted at the facility.

On 3/3/23, at time of inspection, the facility did not have an operable fire detection system as required by the Fire and Panic Act 62. The alarms system did not sound when two pull stations were engaged.

On 3/3/23, at time of inspection, a fire alarm test was not logged in the last 30 days. The last test was logged 1/23/23.

On 3/3/23, at time of inspection, Child #2 has been enrolled at the facility for more than 60 days. An initial health assessment was not observed on file for Child #2.

On 3/3/23, at the time of inspection, Staff #2 and Staff #4 files did not contain the 1-hour Health & Safety Update required by OCDEL.

On 3/3/23, at the time of renewal, annual Fire Safety training was not observed in the file belonging to Staff #2.

On 3/3/23, at time of inspection, an annual evaluation was not observed in the file belonging to Staff #1.

On 3/3/23, at time of inspection, the facility is operating without a qualified director present at the facility site for a minimum of 30 hours per week.

On 3/3/23, at time of inspection, the health insurance information located on the emergency contact information belonging to Child #2 did not contain a policy number.

On 3/3/23, at time of inspection, emergency contact information was not present in the childcare space for 5 children receiving care in the Toddler Room. Emergency contact information was not present for 4 of 7 children receiving care in the Preschool classroom. Emergency contact information was not present for 6 of 8 children receiving care in the PK classroom. Additionally, the emergency contact information that was present in the childcare space where children were receiving care, was not updated at least once in a 6-month period.

On 3/3/23, at time of inspection, the Financial Agreements belonging to Child #1 and Child 3 were not updated at least once in a 6-month period. (Child #1 agreement was dated 8/12/22, Child #3 agreement was dated 8/22/22.)

Staff #1 intimidated children in care when she smacked a related child (child #1) in the mouth in front of a classroom full of children.

Staff #1 used harsh language in the presence of children when she cussed at a related child (child #1).

In the Department of Education kindergarten room at approximately 9:30am, staff #1 identified his supervisory group to include 13 children enrolled in the Department of Education kindergarten program and 4 preschoolers totaling 17 children which exceeded the maximum staff child ratio of 1:10.

All of the following outlets were accessible to children under the age of five: In room #2 one outlet was not covered in the back right portion of the room. In room #1 one outlet was not covered in the back of the room. In room #6 located on the right side of the front wall one outlet was not covered.

In Room #2 a cracked, sharp clear plastic guard was observed on the bathroom door and could cause a laceration to occur in a child.

In the Department of Education Kindergarten classroom at approximately 9:30am staff #1 identified his supervisory group to include 13 children enrolled in the Department of Education kindergarten program and 4 preschoolers totaling 17 children which exceeded the maximum staff child ratio of 1:10. The Department of Education Kindergarten classroom is a separate service from child care that is certified by the Department of Human Services at this location.

The facility had verification of annual testing of the fire detection system by a fire safety professional that lacked the required documentation showing that the fire detection system was in full compliance with 62 P.S. 1016(c)(3).

The file for staff person #2, with a start date of 12-2-21, lacked an NSOR verification certificate at their start date and requires a current NSOR verification certificate. The files for staff person #4, hired provisionally with a start date of 6-24-21, staff person #5, hired provisionally with a start date of 6-15-21, and staff person #10, hired provisionally with a start date of 3-24-21, had proof of application for the NSOR verification certificate at their start date and lacked the NSOR verification certificate within 45 days of their start date as required for a provisional hire and requires a current NSOR verification certificate. The file for staff person #6, with a start date of 8-16-21, had a Department of Education FBI clearance dated 4-5-21 and lacked a DHS FBI clearance and an NSOR verification certificate at their start date as required. The file for staff person #7, hired provisionally with a start date of 1-24-22, lacked verification of application for the child abuse clearance at their start date to be a provisional hire and requires a current child abuse clearance. The file for staff person #9 had a child abuse clearance dated 1-23-17 and an FBI clearance dated…

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

In the preschool room, the screen in the window was torn and had a large hole.

In the pre-k room in the 2nd bathroom, there was an exposed bolt on the base of the toilet that was protruding up and was a potential hazard.

There was peeling paint in multiple areas on the red storage closet door on the outdoor preschool play space, on the 2 red storage closet doors on the outdoor toddler play space, and on the 3 classroom doors near the handles on the toddler play space.

In the preschool room, the cots were not labeled for the use of a specific child.

The file for child #8, a school-age child, lacked an initial school-age health assessment.

The file for child #2 had a health assessment that lacked a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

The file for child #1, a 5 year old, child #2, a 2 year old, child #3, a 3 year old, child #5, a 23 month old, and child #6, a 2 year old, had an immunization record that lacked verification of the Influenza vaccination being administered within the last calendar year in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP and lacked exemption documentation. The file for child #5, a 23 month old, had an immunization record that lacked documentation of the 4th dose of the DTAP vaccination by age 18 months in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP and lacked exemption documentation.

The file for staff person #1 lacked a current health assessment within the last 24 months. The files for staff person #8 and #12 had a health assessment that exceeded 24 months between assessments.

The file for staff person #4, with a start date of 6-24-21, had a valid reason for a delayed TB test at their start date and lacked a current TB test in the required timeframe.

The file for staff person #2 had a health assessment that said "Yes" to having communicable diseases and lacked an explanation of the results. The file for staff person #4 had an initial health assessment that lacked an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

The file for staff person #4 had an initial health assessment that lacked the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. The file for staff person #11 had an initial health assessment that said "No" to the individual being suitable to provide child care.

The file for staff person #1 lacked current pediatric first-aid and CPR training completed by 6-17-21 as required by the regulations for staff persons with a start date prior to 12-19-20.

The file for staff person #11, with a start date of 3-31-21, lacked health and safety training, covering topics #1-9, within 90 days of their start date and requires current training. The file for staff person #6, with a start date of 8-16-21, had health and safety training dated 1-6-22 that was over 90 days after their start date, with the health and safety training covering topics #1-9.

Staff person #5, with a start date of 6-15-21, and staff person #10, with a start date of 3-24-21, lacked mandated reporter training within 90 days of their start date and require current training. Staff person #12 had mandated reporter trainings dated 1-30-17 and 3-9-22 that were over 5 years between trainings.

The file for staff person #2, functioning as an assistant group supervisor with a start date of 12-2-21, lacked verification of education/experience to qualify as an assistant group supervisor.

The file for staff person #1 had a staff evaluation that exceeded 12 months between evaluations.

The file for staff person #3, functioning as an assistant group supervisor with a start date of 8-16-21, lacked verification of 1 year of experience working with children to qualify as an assistant group supervisor.

The file for staff person #11, functioning as an assistant group supervisor with a start date of 3-31-21, lacked verification of education to qualify as an assistant group supervisor.

The file for child #5 had an emergency contact form that lacked the health insurance policy number.

In the preschool room, there were 11 children receiving care in the room that lacked an emergency contact form in the room. In the pre-k room, there were 3 children receiving care in the room that lacked an emergency contact form in the room.

The files for child #4, #5, #6, and #7 lacked an emergency contact form and agreement updated within the last 6 months. The file for child #8 lacked an emergency contact form updated within the last 6 months.

The file for child #1 had an emergency contact form that lacked signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

The file for child #2 lacked an initial agreement and requires a current agreement.

The file for staff person #2, with a start date of 12-2-21, lacked pediatric first-aid and CPR training within 90 days of their start date and requires current training. The files for staff person #4, with a start date of 6-24-21, and staff person #5, with a start date of 6-15-21, had pediatric first-aid and CPR training dated 10-11-21 that was over 90 days after their start date.