La Petite Academy · Pittsburgh

The file for staff person #5 did not include a completed NSOR certificate or a Criminal History clearance, Child Abuse clearance, or Sex Offender clearance from New Jersey, where they resided in 5 years prior to date of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL.

The letter to the parents of enrolled children regarding the facility emergency plan does not include information regarding shelter/lockdown; evacuation; or accommodations for infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Peeling paint was present on the green wall in Room 107 in the Circle Time area, which was accessible to children in care.

The toilet and sink areas in the following classrooms did not include a lined, lidded waste receptacle: Room 104, 105, 106, and 107.

A source of running water was not present in the diapering area in Room 105.

The most recent health assessment on file for Child #2, who is 2-years old, is dated 6.17.24, more than 12 months ago.

The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #1, who is 3-years old, are dated 1.31.24 and 2.26.25, more than 12 months apart.

The immunization record on file for Child #3, who is 2 years old, included 1 of 3 Hepatitis B vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age and 1 of 2 Hepatitis A vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age. The most recent immunization record on file for Child #5, who is 9 months old, includes 2 of 3 Hepatitis B immunizations, 1 of 3 DTAP immunizations, 1 of 2 HIB immunizations, 1 of 3 Pneumococcal immunizations, and 1 of 2 Polio immunizations recommended by the ACIP for a child this age

The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #1 were dated 10.10.22 and 8.11.25, more than 24 months apart. The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #2 were dated 6.23.23 and 8.19.25, more than 24 months apart. The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #3 were dated 8.11.23 and 9.12.25, more than 24 months apart. The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #4 were dated 7.3.23 and 9.3.25, more than 24 months apart.

The most recent annual fire detection system inspection report is dated 9.4.24, more than 1 year ago, and is required annually as the provider is unable to test the alarm every 30 days.

The file for Child #3, with an enrollment date of 8.7.24, which is more than 60 days ago, does not include an initial health report.

The file for Staff person #3 includes documentation of completed Fire Safety training dated 11.18.23 and 4.17.25, more than 12 months apart.

The file for Staff person #5, 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 Child Service report on file for Child #2, dated 4.22.25, does not include verification that the report was given to the parent.

The emergency contact form on file for Child #3 does not include the telephone number for the child's pediatrician or source of medical care.

The file for Child #4 does not include written parental permission for the facility to obtain emergency medical care.

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

At the time of inspection, Child #1 was receiving care in Room 104 without their emergency contact information being in the room where they were receiving care.

The most recent 6-month review signature for the emergency contact form on file for Child #1 is dated 4.17.25, more than 6 months after the previous signature. The most recent 6-month review signature for the emergency contact form on file for Child #2 and #5 is dated more than 6 months ago. The file for Child #3, with an enrollment date of 8.7.24 does not include a 6-month parental review signature.

The file for Child #4 and #5 does not include written parental permission for the facility to administer minor first aid procedures.

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/CPR.

The file for staff person #1 did not contain documentation of application and receipt of a criminal history clearance, child abuse clearance, and sex offender clearance from Indiana, where Staff person #1 resided in the last 5 years prior to hire (See IS CODE SHEET) required under the CPSL. The signed Disclosure Statement on file for Staff person #2 is not the Disclosure Statement that was current at the time of hire (See LIS Code Sheet).

Used disposable cereal bowls, disposable spoons, and food waste was observed in an unlidded trashcan in Room 106.

In the bathroom in Room 106 there was a dried brown substance smeared on the floor of the toilet stall.

The bottom drawer of a dresser in the far corner of the infant room was unlocked and contained an empty ziploc plastic bag and a bag containing yarn pompoms smaller than an inch in size, both accessible to children and considered a choking hazard for still placing objects in their mouths. An unlocked cabinet in Room 105 contained a sheet of plastic bubble wrap on the bottom shelf which is considered a choking hazard and was accessible to children still placing objects in their mouths.

Used Styrofoam bowls were observed in a trash can in room 106 and were observed in Rooms 104 and 105 which staff stated are used for serving food to toddler and preschool children.

There was a bottle of Fridababy saline nasal spray in the infant room that was not labeled for use by a specific child.

The file for staff person #1 does not include documentation of a health assessment being completed within 12 months prior to date of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET). The health assessment on file for staff person #1 was dated 4.21.25.

The file for staff person #1 does not include documentation of a Tuberculosis test result being completed within 12 months prior to date of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET).

The file for Staff person 1, observed acting in the role of an assistant group supervisor and unsupervised, 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

Staff person #3 and Staff person #5 were observed to be in the same classroom caring for children. Staff person #3 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #3 and #5 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Get Started with Center-based Care: Building Blocks for Quality.

The file for Staff person #2 contains an incomplete criminal history clearance that did not include a dissemination date, (See LIS Code Sheet), making it invalid. The file for Staff person #3 includes a criminal history clearances dated 8.9.19, more than 60 months ago. The file for staff person #5 was observed not to contain documentation of application of a PA Criminal History clearance prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL.

The file for Staff person #4 does not include verification of emergency plan training completed within 90 days of hire (See LIS Code Sheet).

During the inspection, the Toddler 2 room was observed in the outdoor playground and the first aid kit was observed on the ground, accessible to children.

There were 2 areas of peeling paint in Toddler 2, under the family pictures and by the table, under the bulletin board. There was peeling paint in Toddler 1, by the rest cots.

There were yarn pom-pom's in Toddler 2 smaller than 1 inch in diameter, used for arts and craft projects. There were empty garbage bags in Toddler 1 in an unlocked drawer on the changing table, accessible to children.

The most recent health assessment on file for Child #2, who is a Young Toddler, is dated 1.22.24, more than 6 months ago. The most recent health assessment on file for Child #3, who is a Young Toddler, is dated 8.21.23, more than 6 months ago.

The immunization record on file for Child #1, who is 5 months old, included 1of 2 Rotavirus vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; 1 of 2 DTAP vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; 1 of 2 HIB vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age 1 of 2 pneumococcal vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; and 1 of 2 Polio vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age. The immunization record on file for Child #2, who is 19 months old, included 3 of 4 DTAP vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; 2 of 4 HIB vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age 3 of 4 pneumococcal vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; and 1/2 Hepatitis A vaccines recommended for a child this age. The immunization record on file for Child #3, who is 21 months old, included 3 of 4 DTAP vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; 3 of 4 HIB vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age 3 of 4 pneumococcal vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; and 1/2 Hepatitis A vaccines recommended for a child this age.

Following an observed diaper change in the Infant room, the staff person did not ensure the child's hands were washed before returning the child to the floor.

While observing a diaper change in the Infant room, the staff person set the soiled diaper on the end of the changing table and did not dispose of it until after the diaper change was completed and was not immediately thrown away.

The initial health assessment on file for Staff person #2 does not include the date of the examination (See LIS Code Sheet). The file for staff person #5 did not contain documentation of a health assessment and Tuberculosis screening being completed within 12 months prior to date of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET). The health assessment and Tuberculosis test on file for staff person #5 was dated 9.4.24.

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

The most recent fire safety training on file for Staff person #1 is dated 7.16.23, more than 1 year ago. The most recent fire safety training on file for Staff person #2 is dated 6.21.23, more than 1 year ago.

Staff person #4 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 training was completed on 8.31.24.

The file for Staff person #5, who was classified as a group supervisor, does not have verification of a Bachelor's degree in education or a related human services field; or a Bachelor's degree with 30 credits in education or a related human services field and 1 year of verified child care experience; or an Associate's degree in education or a related human services field and 2 years of verified child care experience; or an Associate's degree with 30 credits in education or a related human services field and 3 years of verified child care experience.

The file for Child #2, who began receiving care on 1.2.24, more than 6 months ago, does not include a Child Service report. The file for Child #3, who began receiving care on 9.5.23, more than 6 months ago, does not include any Child Service reports. The file for Child #5, who began receiving care on 10.2.23, more than 6 months ago, does not include any Child Service reports.

The agreement on file for Child ##1, #2, and #3 does not include the persons to whom the child can be released.

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

The most recent 6-month review signature for the emergency contact form and financial agreement on file for Child #2, #3, and #5 is dated more than 6 months after the previous 6-month review signature.

Protective outlet covers were missing on the top and bottom outlets, on the window wall, in Room 106.

The First-Aid Kit, located in Room 106, did not contain tweezers.

The Immunization Record, in the file for Child #1 and Child #3, did not contain documentation of the influenza vaccination.

The Health Assessment, in the file for Staff #1 (see IS Code Sheet), was dated 11.4.23, which was beyond initial service.

The Fire System Testing Log contained documentation of testing on 9.20.23 and 10.31.23, which exceeded the 30-day requirement for manual testing.

The Agreement, in the file for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5, did not contain the date of admission.

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

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

The Emergency Transportation Plan was not posted in Room 107.