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Riverview Childrens Center

Verona, PA · Allegheny County
655 Sylvan Way, Verona, PA 15147
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Quick Facts

Capacity
167 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (412) 828-2585
655 Sylvan Way
Verona, PA 15147
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00258995
License Issued
Oct 5, 2026
Active Through
Oct 5, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 5

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About the Provider

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Riverview Children's Center provides a nurturing and creative environment with careful attention to the individual needs of each child.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-07-06 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

Noncompliance Area: The current health assessment for child #1 (see LIS code sheet) is dated 10/21/25, which is more than 12 months after the previous health assessment that is dated 8/9/24.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent provided an updated health report as soon as child #1 had their appointment.
2026-07-06 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 has a health assessment dated 8/29/24, which is more than 12 months prior to their initial employment with children. A new health assessment was obtained on 6/17/26, which is after the date of initial employment with children (see LIS code sheet)

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
When it was realized that a mistake had been made in determining how long ago the previous health assessment was obtained, staff person #1 did not return to work until an updated health assessment had been obtained.
2026-07-06 Renewal 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)

Description: Mantoux TB

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 has documentation of tuberculosis screening dated 8/29/24, which is more than 12 months prior to date of initial employment. A tuberculosis screening was obtained on 6/19/26, which is after their date of initial employemnt (see LIS code sheet).

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
When it was realized that an error had been made regarding the how long it had been since staff #1 had obtained a TB test, staff #1 did not return to work until an updated TB test was obtained.
2025-07-22 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: A bench next to the mirror in the gym was observed to have been taped previously to cover peeling vinyl. Some of the tape has been removed, exposing the peeling vinyl and foam under the vinyl covering.

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The couch was taped to hide the exposed foam and prevent peeling of vinyl cover. This is a temporary fix until we can provide a more permanent solution.
2025-07-22 Renewal 3270.131(a) - Health information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)

Description: Health information

Noncompliance Area: The initial health assessment for child #1 was dated 11/18/21, which is more than 60 days after child's date of admission (see LIS code sheet).

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The health assessment was obtained on 11/18/2021.
2025-07-22 Renewal 3270.131(e) - ACIP recommended immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(e)

Description: ACIP recommended immunization record

Noncompliance Area: The record for child #1 did not include written verification from a medical professional, Department of Health, or local health department, of the dates the child was immunized within 60 days of the child's date of admission.

Correction Required: The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The health assessment including written verification of immunizations was obtained on 11/18/2021.
2025-07-22 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: The current mandated reporter training for staff person #4 is dated 10/14/24, which is more than 60 months after the previous mandated reporter training dated 9/26/19. The current Child Abuse clearance for staff person #5, a volunteer, is dated 7/16/20, which is more than 60 months ago.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #5 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #4 updated their mandated reporter training as soon as it was discovered that it had expired. Staff person #5 went out on medical level when it was discovered that their clearance was expired. [They] will not return to volunteering until [their] clearance is up to date.
2025-07-22 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: The current evaluation for staff person #1 is dated 6/17/25, which is more than 12 months after the previous evaluation dated 7/6/23. The current evaluation for staff person #2 is dated 6/17/25, which is more than 12 months after the previous evaluation dated 7/3/23. The most recent evaluation for staff person #3 is dated 6/30/23.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #3's review was found and added to [their] file.
2024-07-09 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: A bench next to the mirror in the gym was observed to have peeling vinyl on the surface. Large blue foam blocks in the gym were observed to have peeling foam.

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The bench (which is otherwise in good repair) was immediately taped to cover the peeling vinyl. Additionally, as recommended, the toddlers (who tend to mouth things other than food) will no longer use the "imagination playground", otherwise known as the "big blue blocks".
2024-07-09 Renewal 3270.124(b)(5) - Information re: special needs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(5)

Description: Information re: special needs

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for Child #2 did not include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent of Child #2 corrected the emergency contact form by writing N/A, indicating that the child does not have any special needs. This correction was made at pick up on the date of inspection.
2024-07-09 Renewal 3270.133(5) - Original label Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(5)

Description: Original label

Noncompliance Area: An EpiPen in the locked medication box in Classroom #4, labeled for use by Child #1 was observed with an expiration date of 06/2024.

Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The EpiPen in Classroom #4 for Child #1 was returned to the parent at pick up the day of inspection at which time, the parent notified us that she had the new EpiPen in her car. The new EpiPen was switched out on the very same time. It was also noticed that the date on the prescription label indicate an expiration date of July 2024 while the lot # on the box and the the EpiPen itself indicated a June 2024 expiration.
2024-07-09 Renewal 3270.66(a)/3270.66(d) - Locked or inaccessible/Toxic plants not permitted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)/3270.66(d)

Description: Locked or inaccessible/Toxic plants not permitted

Noncompliance Area: A philodendron plant was present and accessible to children in Classroom #8.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The philodendron was donated to RCC through a trusted organization promoting a healthy environment just a few days before the inspection. The plant was immediately discarded and RCC notified the organization that donated the plant of it's toxicity so that they could correct the error with other licensed programs that received the same donation. (The organization works with nearly 100 other licensed child care programs).
2023-07-27 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information in the file for child #1 did not include a work address for the child's mother.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The mother of child #1 just switched jobs and did not yet know the work address. The address was provided immediately once requested at the time of citation (additionally the mother was working remotely from home).
2023-07-27 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

Noncompliance Area: The last two health reports in the file for child #1, a preschooler, were dated 11/8/21 and 12/2/22.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent had already supplied a current health report (3.5 weeks late) at the time of inspection, therefore the violation is corrected.
2023-07-27 Renewal 3270.133(4) - Locked Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(4)

Description: Locked

Noncompliance Area: In the red classroom, a staff person's bookbag was observed sitting on the floor and contained OTC medication, make it accessible to the children in care at the time.

Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff member immediately placed her backpack in the locked closet at the time of inspection, correcting the violation.

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