Kindercare Learning Center/penn Hills
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Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM - 6:15 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM - 6:15 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM - 6:15 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM - 6:15 PM
- Friday6:30 AM - 6:15 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-07-23 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: There were several naptime mats that were not at least 2 feet of space required on three sides of the mats in the preschool room. Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) This was actively being corrected as the teachers and children were still preparing for nap time while the licensor was present in the classroom. All cots and cribs, will have atleast 2 feet of space which is required on 3 sides of the cots and cribs during naptime. |
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| 2026-07-23 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: On 7/23/26 at approximately 12:10 pm there were 7 OT and 2 staff in the Discovery Preschool room. Staff #1 and Staff #2 did not assign the responsibility for supervision of specific children in the classroom. Staff #1 was unable to identify child #1. Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) This violation was corrected before the licensor left. Each staff person in the classroom was assigned children to be in their primary care group by a leadership team member. |
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| 2026-07-23 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.67(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.67(d) Description: Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle Noncompliance Area: There was an open garbage can that has been contaminated by human secretions in the Discovery Preschool room. Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) This was corrected the same day of the unannounced visit. The trash can was removed from the classroom and was replaced with a trash can that had a lid. |
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| 2026-06-24 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.182(7) - Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(7) Description: Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file Noncompliance Area: Base on the previous plan of correction, "A child's record will contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report will be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file.", the operator did not comply with giving the parent the copy for their child incident report on the date of the incident. During 6/24/26 visit CR observed incident reports that contained the parent unsigned copy. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The incident report that has since been signed. The parent was given their copy. School Leadership made a copy of the incident report and put it in the incident binder. While the other copy was retained in the child's file. |
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| 2026-06-12 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(d) - No harsh language | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(d) Description: No harsh language Noncompliance Area: Per investigation, it was determined that staff have used harsh language in the presence of children. Correction Required: A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff have been coached that a facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. |
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| 2026-06-12 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.61(c) - 40 square feet wall-to-wall | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.61(c) Description: 40 square feet wall-to-wall Noncompliance Area: Per staff statements, children have been taken to the office to receive care when children exhibit challenging behaviors. The office is not a measured child care space. Correction Required: Indoor child care space is measured within permanent stationary partitions or walls. The allowable number of children in a space is determined by dividing the total square feet in a space by 40. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Children who exhibit challenging behaviors or showing signs of illness will be redirected to an unoccupied classroom, which is a childcare space. Children will not be taken to the office any longer when they exhibit challenging behaviors or showing signs of illness. Children who exhibit challenging behaviors or showing signs of illness will be redirected to an unoccupied classroom, which is a measured childcare space |
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| 2026-05-28 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b) Description: No physical punishment Noncompliance Area: Per investigation and staff statements, staff #1 has been observed smacking children on the buttock and grabbing children roughly by the arms. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff have been coached that no facility person may use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. |
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| 2026-05-28 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(d) - No harsh language | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(d) Description: No harsh language Noncompliance Area: Per investigation and staff statements, staff #1 has been heard speaking to the children aggressively and telling children to shut-up. Correction Required: A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director has coached all staff on how the use of harsh, demeaning, or abusing language in the presence of children is strictly prohibited. |
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| 2026-05-28 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #2 lacked a health report and TB test. Staff #2 was observed working and entering the different classrooms at the facility during the investigation. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) This was corrected immediately. Staff #2 had a completed health report but needed to obtain the TB result again due to it not having a signature for the TB portion. Staff #2 has both health report and TB test results on file. |
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| 2026-05-28 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.182(7) - Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(7) Description: Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file Noncompliance Area: An accident report was not written nor given to the parents of Child #1 regarding an injury that occurred while receiving care in March 2026. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A child's record will contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report will be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file. |
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| 2026-05-06 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.182(7) - Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(7) Description: Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file Noncompliance Area: An incident report was not located in child #1's file or in the facility accident file for an injury received by child #1 on 4/23/2026. In addition, according to staff interviews, an incident report was not provided to the child's parent on the day of the injury. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The incident involving child #1 was reviewed with all staff members to ensure understanding of reporting and documentation requirements. All staff have been retrained on the facility's accident and incident reporting protocol and procedures. Immediate completion of incident reports following any injury or accident will be had. Placement of completed reports in both the child's file and the facility accident/incident file. We will ensure same-day parent notification and documentation of parent receipt/signature are received. The operator will review all incident reports daily to ensure proper completion, filing, and parent notification. The facility will maintain all required documentation in accordance with licensing regulations to prevent recurrence. |
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| 2026-04-21 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: On 4.16.26, at approximately 9:50 AM, Child #1, who was to be supervised by Staff #1, was left alone in Room 5 when the class went to the playground, with staff unaware the child was missing. Child #1 was found and returned to the group by Staff #3. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff members who are in compliance with the designated ratio are instructed to utilize the Child Service Report, ensuring that each child is individually identified and their attendance is accurately marked on the respective CSRs. This procedure, referred to as a name-to-face process, shall be carried out each time the class crosses a specified threshold. (Verified Implemented - 5.12.26) |
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| 2026-04-21 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: On 4.16.26, at approximately 9:50 AM, Child #1, who was to be supervised by Staff #1, was left alone in Room 5 when the class went to the playground, with staff unaware the child was missing. Child #1 was found and returned to the group by Staff #3. Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director will ensure that each staff person is assigned responsibility for the supervision of specific children at all times. Staff members will maintain awareness of the names and whereabouts of all children in their assigned group and will remain physically present with the children both inside/outside the facility premises. Staff assignments and classroom supervision procedures were reviewed with all employees immediately. Classroom rosters and transition procedures will be utilized to ensure accountability for children throughout the day. Supervisory staff will monitor classrooms, playground activities, and transitions to verify compliance with active supervision requirements. Staff will receive ongoing training and reminders regarding supervision responsibilities, child accountability, and maintaining physical presence with assigned groups at all times. (Verified Implemented - 5.12.26) |
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| 2026-04-21 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.51 Description: Similar Age Level Noncompliance Area: On 4.16.26, while to be supervising children, Staff #2 left the line of children in the hall to retrieve a blanket. During that time, Staff #1 was alone supervising preschool children. Based on staff statements, there were approximately 13-15 preschool children in the group with one (1) staff, which exceeded the staff:child ratio of 1:10. Correction Required: Tier 1 - When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. Tier 2 - Ratio postings and the definitions of each age group are to be clearly visible in each classroom. The operator shall provide a date for when this will be completed. Tier 3 - The legal entity will conduct mandatory staff meetings at least once per month for a period of 3 months following the approval of this plan of correction. At each staff meeting, ratio requirements and the previous two (2) years of citations, will be reviewed and discussed with staff. The agenda for each of those three (3) staff meetings will be sent to the regional office/certification representative prior to each meeting. All staff will sign an attendance sheet, and a copy will be sent to the regional office/certification representative following each meeting. A copy shall be kept on file at the facility. The correction date for this portion of the plan shall be a minimum of 3 months from the date the regional office/certification representative approves this plan of correction. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Tier 1: (4-16-26) Effective immediately; the Director reviewed all classroom group sizes and staff-to-child ratios to ensure compliance with Tier 1 requirements for each age group. Staff schedules and classroom assignments will continue to meet the required ratios and maximum group sizes as follows: Infants: 1:4, maximum group size 8 - Young toddlers: 1:5, maximum group size 10 - Older toddlers: 1:6, maximum group size 12 - Preschool children: 1:10, maximum group size 20 - Young school-age children: 1:12, maximum group size 24 - Older school-age children: 1:15, maximum group size 30. The director and administrative staff immediately verified classroom attendance and staffing to ensure all classrooms were in compliance on the date of correction. (Verified Implemented - 6.24.26) Tier 2: (5-26-26) The Director will ensure that ratio postings and definitions for each age group are clearly visible in every classroom as required. Updated ratio charts and age group definition postings will be printed, laminated, and placed in a visible location in each classroom. The director will verify that all classrooms have the required postings displayed and will conduct routine checks to ensure they remain visible and current. (Verified Implemented - 6.24.26) Tier 3: (8-10-26) The legal entity will conduct mandatory staff meetings at least once per month for a period of three (3) months following approval of this Plan of Correction. During each meeting, staff-to-child ratio requirements and all citations received within the previous two (2) years will be reviewed and discussed with all staff members. An agenda for each meeting will be prepared and submitted to the regional office/certification representative prior to the scheduled meeting date. All staff members will sign an attendance sheet at each meeting. Copies of the attendance sheets will be submitted to the regional office/certification representative following each meeting, and copies will also be maintained on file at the facility. The Center Director and administrative staff will monitor completion of all required meetings, documentation, and submissions to ensure ongoing compliance with this requirement. |
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| 2026-04-15 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: Per a facility self-report and staff statements, on 4/10/26 in the Pre-K room during nap time, Staff #1 was observed laying down between two children. Staff #1 was asleep while the staff was responsible for supervising the children in the room. Correction Required: TIERED LIS: 1. Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity will require all childcare staff persons at the facility to complete an Active Supervision Training. The training must be offered by ELRC 5, in-person and a minimum of 2 hours. The training must be completed within 3 months of the approval of this plan of correction. The training must be approved by the Department prior to implementation. Upon completion of the training, staff training documentation will be provided to the OCDEL-DHS representative by email. The training may count towards the mandatory 12 training hours required by the Department. The operator shall provide a date for when this training will be complete. 3. The legal entity will require all childcare staff to participate in technical assistance visits provided by the ELRC regarding classroom supervision/ratio and managing challenging behaviors in the classroom. The legal entity will complete a minimum of 3, in-person technical assistance visits provided by ELRC 5. The technical assistance visits must be completed within 4 months of the approval of this plan of correction. Upon completion of the visits, documentation will be provided to the OCDEL-DHS representative by email. The operator shall provide a date for when this training will be complete. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Tier 1 - All children will be supervised in all indoor and outdoor play areas. This was corrected immediately on 4/16/26. Tier 2 - A 2 hour STARS training Managing Challenging Behaviors is happening on 6/15/26. All staff are mandatory to attend. Tier 3 - All staff have been notified that it is mandatory to attend the training on 6/15/26. 3 STARS visit will be completed by October 30, 2026. |
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