YMCA of Greater PGH/Franklin Elementary

The file for Staff person #1 does not include 2 written non-family references attesting to the staff person's suitability to work in childcare; one reference on file was written by a relative.

The agreement on file for Child #2 does not include the date that the fee is due to be paid by the parent/guardian.

The agreement on file for Child #1 does not include the child's arrival and departure times. The agreement on file for Child #2 does not include the child's departure time.

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

The child files on site were not stored in a locked cabinet.

The two most recent fire safety trainings on file for staff persons #1 and #2 are dated more than 12 months apart. Staff person #1: 8/8/21 and 9/1/22; Staff person #2: 8/27/21 and 9/3/22.

The emergency contact form and the parent agreement form in the files for children #1 and #2 lacked documentation that the parent has reviewed and updated the forms within the last 6 months.

The file for Staff person #2, with a hire date of 11/5/21, does not include a valid sex offender registry check from the state of Maryland, where she resided in the 60 months prior to hire.

The file for Staff #2, with a hire date of 11/5/21, includes documentation of certification in pediatric first-aid and CPR, which is dated 2/26/22. Certification was due 90 days following hire, as per the current regulations. The file for Staff #4, an existing staff member, included documentation of current certification in pediatric first-aid and CPR, which is dated 2/5/22. Certification was due180 days (6/17/21), following the implementation of the current regulations.

The two most recent staff evaluations on file for Staff person #1 are dated 9/30/20 and 12/1/21, more than 12 months apart.

The file for Staff #3, with a hire date of 6/25/21, includes documentation of health and safety training numbers 1 - 9, as listed in the regulation 3270.31(f), which was completed on 10/28/21. Training was due to be completed within 90 days of hire, as per the current regulations.

The file for Staff person #2, with a hire date of 9/7/21, and who has lived in Ohio within the last 5 years, does not include a child abuse clearance or sex offender clearance from Ohio, or proof of application prior to working with children provisionally.

The emergency plan on file at the facility does not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions, as required per updates to 3270 Child Care Center regulations, effective 12/19/20.

The emergency plan on file at the facility does not include lock down procedures, as required per updates to 3270 Child Care Center regulations, effective 12/19/20.

The agreement on file for Child #4 is not signed by the operator.

The agreement on file for Child #4 does not include the child's date of admission.

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

The file for Staff person #1, with a hire date of 6/16/21, does not include documentation of current certification in pediatric first-aid and CPR. Certification was due within 90 days after hire, by 9/14/21, as per the implementation of the current regulations.

The file for Staff #1, with a hire date of 6/16/21, lacked documentation of health and safety training numbers 1 - 9, as listed in the regulation 3270.31(f). Training was required within 90 days of hire, by 9/14/21, following the implementation of the current regulations.

The facility did not have information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically posted, or verification that the information had been shared with parents.