YMCA of Greater PGH/Sampson Family YMCA CDC

A spray bottle labeled disinfectant was accessible to children in a changing table in the PS restroom. The appliance lock used to limit access to the cupboard was broken. Three Swiffer Wet-Jet mops, with the solution canisters still attached, were accessible to children in the PS, OT, and YT rooms. In the OT room, the canister was leaking which left a puddle of cleaning solution on the floor near the sink.

A divider wall in the PS restroom was observed to be loose creating pinch points. A thorned weed was observed in the sandbox in the outdoor play space.

Torn seams, which exposed the inner foam filling, were observed on 6 nap mats; 4 in the PS room, 1 in the OT room, and 1 in the YT room.

The hands-free can in the OT restroom was not functional. The pedal did not work and the main exterior lid was stuck in the open position. Smeared feces was observed on the inner lid. Soiled pullups were observed in the can.

The file for staff #2, hired provisionally, contained NSOR results dated more than 45 days after their start date. The file lacked documentation that the staff person was suspended after 45 days.

Two cans on shaving foam, labeled keep out of reach of children, were observed under the sink in the PS room. Based on statements made by staff, the shaving foam is used with children during art projects.

Multiple stained ceiling tiles were observed including 4 in the hall, 3 in the PS room and 1 in the YT room. In the outdoor toddler playground, two sharp metal corners were observed on the trim on the facility wall, 1 near the door and 1 near the storage area for push toys. In the large fenced outdoor play area, branches with thorn were observed protruding through the fence into the play space and were accessible to children. Two broken hinges were observed on lower cabinets in the OT room. One broken hinge was observed on a lower cabinet in the infant room.

Spilt or torn seams, which exposed the inner foam filling, were observed on 8 nap mats in the OT room and 1 in the YT room.

Diaper cream, which was not in the original container, was observed in the infant room. The cream was labeled for child #5.

An unopened box of Children's Zrytec, which was not labeled with the name of the child it was intended for, was observed in the infant room.

Two containers of yogurt were observed in a lunch box sitting on top of the cubbies in the preschool room.

Based on the facility's fire drill log, names of participating facility persons have not been recorded with each drill.

Based on the facility's log of the 30 day tests of the fire alarm system, consecutive tests dated 6/18/24 and 7/24/24 were conducted more than 30 days apart.

Staff #5 did not update mandated reporter training within 60 months. This is evidenced by the previous training being dated 4/16/19 and the most recent training being dated 4/19/24.

The files for staff #1, #3, and #4 contained annual evaluations dated more than 12 months apart. Each staff person was evaluated in July 2023 and again in August 2024. Current evaluations are now on file for all 3 staff.

The agreement for child #2 was not signed by the operator.

The agreements for children #1 and #4 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged.

The emergency contact form for child #2 did not include a complete work address for the enrolling parent and lacked the enrolling parent's work phone number.

The emergency contact form for child #3 did not include the phone numbers for the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

The operator did not contact the Western Regional Office within 24 hours after a child in care was taken to the hospital on 2-7-24 for treatment.

The operator documented the manner in which emergency treatment was sought and obtained for a child that was transported to the hospital on 2-7-24. The documentation did not include the following required information as referenced at 3270.20(c): the address of the facility, the child's birthdate, the address of the child and the child's parent, and the address of the place where the treatment was received.

The operator did not mail or deliver a written report to the Western Regional Office within 72 hours after a child in care was taken to the hospital on 2-7-24 for treatment.

According to staff, the interconnected fire detection system was not manually tested in the facility at least once every 30 days, including within the last 30 days as of 2-22-24.

An incident report was not provided to the parent of a child in care at the facility and transported to the hospital on 2-7-24.

The file for Staff #1 contained documentation of Emergency Plan training on 8.5.22 and 9.1.23, which exceeded the annual requirement.

The files for Staff #2 and Staff #4 contained documentation of Fire Safety training on 7.31.22 and 8.9.23, which exceeded the annual requirement.

The file for Staff #5 (see IS Code Sheet), contained documentation of Pediatric First-Aid/CPR on 10.10.22, which exceeded the 90 days of hire requirement.

The file for Staff #3 contained documentation of evaluations dated 3/2022 and 7/2023, which exceeded the 12-month requirement.

The Agreements, in the files for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #4, did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Located in the front of the indoor gym, eleven outlets were not covered by protective receptacle covers and were accessible to children 5 years or younger.

Located on the left side of the indoor gym, one blue foam protector which was mounted to the wall contained a visible hole in the material. Located on the left side of the gym, one blue foam protector which was mounted to the wall contained two visible tears in the material.

Located in the outdoor playspace, the gray, wooden sand table contained five areas of wood which were sharp, splintered and could cause an injury to occur to a child.

The file for child #2 did not contain an Influenza immunization which was due by the mandatory date of October 26, 2022.

The file for staff #2 contained a health assessment date 4-15-2019 and 9-3-2021 which exceeded the 24 months to receive an updated health assessment. The file for staff #9 contained a health assessment date of 8-31-2020 and 10-10-2022 which exceeded the 24 months to receive an updated health assessment.

The file for staff #8 contained a Pediatric First Aid/CPR Training date which expired on 9-15-21 and received an updated training on 10-21-2021 which exceeded the 24 months to receive the training.

The file for staff #1 (See IS Code Sheet) contained a Pediatric First Aid/CPR Training date of 10-10-2022 which exceeded the mandatory ninety days to receive the training. The file for staff #9 (See IS Code Sheet) contained a Pediatric First Aid/CPR Training date of 10-21-2021 which exceeded the ninety days to receive the training.

The file for staff #1 (See IS Code Sheet) contained a health and safety training date of 5-26-2022 which exceeded the mandatory ninety days to receive the training.

The file for staff #2, staff#3, staff #4, and staff #6 contained a Pediatric First Aid/CPR Training which was completed on 10-10-2022 and exceeded the mandatory date of 4-29-2022 to receive the Pediatric First Aid/CPR Training with an approved curriculum and a PQAS instructor. The file for staff #5 contained a Pediatric First Aid/CPR Training which was completed on 10-22-2022 and exceeded the mandatory date of 4-29-2022 to receive the Pediatric First Aid/CPR Training with an approved curriculum and a PQAS instructor.

The file for staff #7 (See IS Code Sheet) contained a Mandated Reporter Training date of 4-30-2021 which exceeded the mandatory ninety days to receive the training.

The file for child #1 contained an emergency contact form which did not include the policy number of the health insurance coverage.

In the Infant Classroom the first aid kit was observed to be taken with the young toddlers to the gross motor gym. This left the classroom, where infants were receiving care, without a first aid kit present.

The first aid kit in the Infant Classroom was missing gloves.

The garbage cans in place in the men and women's restrooms outside of the gym were observed to be missing lids.

The facility, located inside the YMCA, lacked proof of purchase of the interconnected fire system.

The file for Facility Person #2 lacked verification that they had completed Fire Safety Training within 12 months of starting.

The file for Facility Person #1 lacked a Staff evaluation within 12 months of starting at the facility.

The agreement for Child #1 lacked the date of admission for the child.