Plaza Allegheny

During the renewal inspection conducted 10/7/25, there were seven children present in room three. Four children were named. When asking staff #2 to name the children in their group staff #2 did not know the names of the three children they were responsible for.

During the renewal inspection conducted 10/7/25, there was no verification available for review to verify staff #2 was trained in emergency plan training at the time of initial employment.

During the renewal inspection conducted 10/7/25, staff person #1 did not wash the child's hands after being diapered.

During the renewal inspection conducted 10/7/25, staff person #1 did not clean the diaper changing surface after each use.

During the renewal inspection conducted 10/7/25, staff person #1 did not wash their hands after diapering each child.

During the renewal inspection conducted 10/7/25, upon request there was no emergency drill log available for review to verify the facility conducts annual emergency drills.

During the renewal inspection conducted 10/7/25, staff person #4, #5 and #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 for staff #4 8/30/25, Staff #5 10/21/24 and staff #6 8/30/25. Documentation of updated pediatric first aid and CPR training in not on file.

During the renewal inspection conducted 10/7/25, the record reviewed for staff #2 did not include verification of childcare experience.

During the renewal inspection conducted 10/7/25, the record reviewed for staff #3 did not include two written references. (The recorded included one reference letter)

During the allocated unannounced inspection on July 19, 2024, the emergency plan reviewed did not contain a method to contact parents when an emergency situation arises.

During the allocated unannounced inspection on July 19, 2024, the emergency plan reviewed did not contain a method to contact parents when an emergency situation has ended.

During the allocated unannounced inspection on July 19, 2024, the outlet in room #9 near the cots was missing a protective cover. The outlet in room #10 near the science center was also missing a protective cover.

During the allocated unannounced inspection on July 19, 2024, chip paint was observed near the circle time area on the wall in room #9. In room #10 chip paint was observed on the wall near the writing center and middle wall column block near the trashcan. Chip paint was also observed in the indoor play space, tan center wall column.

During the allocated unannounced inspection on July 19, 2024, the toilet and sinks in room #10 did not contain handwashing signs that read the regulated requirements. (A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating).

During the allocated unannounced inspection conducted on July 19, 2024, there was no evidence that the fire detection system was tested within a 30-day period. There were no dates listed.

During the allocated unannounced inspection conducted on July 19, 2024, the record reviewed for staff #2, #5 and #6 did not include verification of childcare experience. The record reviewed for staff person #6 did not include acceptable verification of education. The education document in the record needs to be translated and evaluated. The certificate is from Dominican Republic.

During the allocated unannounced inspection conducted on July 19, 2024, individual records were not established for staff person #1 through #16 (See code Sheet).

During the allocated unannounced inspection conducted on July 19, 2024, the health assessment reviewed for staff person #1 did not contain results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

During the allocated unannounced inspection conducted on July 19, 2024, the record reviewed for staff person #1 was missing 1 reference letter. The record reviewed for Staff person #2 and #3, 5 and #6 was missing two written nonfamily references.

During the allocated unannounced inspection conducted on July 19, 2024, there was no evidence produced verifying 12 hours of childcare training was updated within a 12-month period for staff person #4 (see code sheet for hire date).

At the time of the inspection, file of facility person #6 did not include NSOR certificate. Facility person #6 was not a provisional hire effective 11/8/23.

At the time of renewal inspection observed staff person #2 and #9 working without supervision by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor HS 7 room. Staff person #2 and #9 are qualified for the position of an aide.

At the time of renewal inspection, the operator did not document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan.

At the time of renewal inspection, document that staff person #4 received training regarding the emergency plan on an annual basis, was not observed. Last emergency plan training on file was from 10/07/22.

At the time of renewal inspection, immunization record of child #1 did not include influenza immunization recommended by ACIP. A letter of exemption on file was not acceptable.

At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1 included a health assessment conducted on 7/14/21, file of staff person #3 included a health assessment from 10/17/21 that were not valid since were conducted more than 24 months ago.

At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #7, #8 did not include Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 1 hour professional development training required by OCDEL within the prescribed timeframe which is by December 30, 2022.

At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #8 included Pediatric First aid and CPR that expired on 2/28/23.

At the time of the renewal inspection, file of staff person #2 did not include verification that staff person #2 has completed pre-service training that includes Pediatric First Aid/CPR, from a PQAS-approved trainer and PQAS approved curriculum within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).

At the time of renewal inspection file of staff persons #4 and #5 didn't include verification of education that qualifies for a position of an assistant group supervisor and is required prior to service at the facility.

At the time of renewal inspection, an individual record was not provided for staff person #10 and #11. Staff person #10 was working in room HS9, staff person #11 was working in room EHS 2.

At time of inspection, there were several boarded up windows in rooms # 2-6 due to recent vandalism which occurred to the building while closed. The windows are located up high near the ceiling of each room but need to be replaced/repaired before a certificate of compliance can be recommended.