Description: Stepping Stones Daycare and Learning Center is a Child Care Center in MONROEVILLE PA, with a maximum capacity of 28 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2020-07-29 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1, a young toddler, lacked a current health assessment that had been completed within the last 6 months. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Operator has obtained a copy of the child's recent health assessment. Operator will continue to request that the parent provide a copy of the child's health assessment and immunization record each time the child visits the physician. |
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| 2020-07-29 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 lacked verification that they have received their 12-15 month Pneumococcal, their 12 month MMR, Varicella and Hepatitis , and their 15-18 DTAP and HIB vaccinations. The file for Child #2 lacked verification that they had received a current flu vaccination. Written exemptions were not on file for the children. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Operator has obtained a copy of the Child #1's current immunizations from the parent. A written exemption has been obtained for Child #2. Operator will continue to request that the parent provide a copy of a current health assessment and immunization record. |
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| 2020-07-29 | Renewal | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the Infant Medication bin one expired Albuteral Inhaler was observed. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The Albuteral Inhaler was discarded as the child is no longer enrolled at the facility. Operator will check medications at the end of the month for expiration. |
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| 2020-07-29 | Renewal | 3270.75(a) - In child care spaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit in the Toddler Classroom was missing gauze. Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Gauze was placed in the first aid kit. Operator will check first aid kits monthly to assure that it contains all needed items. |
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| 2019-10-31 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.123(b) - Parent receives original | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of an unannounced inspection original Agreements were observed in selected children's files. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) All original agreements will be copied and given to the parents. Original agreements will be given out and only the copies will remain in the files. |
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| 2019-10-31 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Updates to the Emergency Contact Form were not updated in the last six month for three of five selected Children's files. Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) There were no changes in the information in the information in the Emergency Contact Forms. Going forward all documents will be updated every 6 months beginning January 2, 2020. |
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| 2019-05-08 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Children #3 and #4 lacked a Child Service Report. Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Child Service Reports will be completed for the children and reviewed with the parent. Child Service Reports will be completed every 6 months. |
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| 2019-05-08 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The agreements on file for Children #1, #3, #4 and #5 lacked designated release persons to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Operator will update the agreement contract to include an area for designated release persons. Operator will assure that the parent includes designated release persons at the time of enrollment. |
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| 2019-05-08 | Renewal | 3270.123(b) - Parent receives original | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Original agreements were observed in the children's files. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Operator will make copies of the agreements for the children's files and the originals will be given to the parent. Operator will assure that the originals are given to the parent at the time of enrollment. |
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| 2019-05-08 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for Children #1 and #4 lacked the physician information for the children. The emergency contact form for Child #3 lacked the telephone number for the physician. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Operator will review the emergency contact form with the parent and request the missing physician information. Operator will assure that the parent includes the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician at the time of enrollment. |
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| 2019-05-08 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact Form for Children #1 and #4 lacked the health insurance coverage and policy number for the child. The Emergency Contact form for Child #3 lacked the policy number for the health insurance. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Operator will review the child's emergency contact form with the parent and request the missing health insurance information. Operator will assure that the parent includes the health insurance information for the children on the emergency contact form at the time of enrollment. |
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| 2019-05-08 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact Form for Children #1, #4 and #5 lacked the addresses for the designated release persons. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Operator will review the child's emergency contact form with the parent and request the missing addresses. Operator will assure that the parent includes the name, address and telephone number of the release persons at the time of enrollment. |
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| 2019-05-08 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Within 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #3 lacked an initial health assessment within 60 days following the child's first day of attendance in care. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Child #3 has a current health assessment on file at this time. Operator will require the parent to provide a current health report within 60 days of the child's enrollment. |
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| 2019-05-08 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5) - Immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The immunization records on file for Children #1, #3 and #4 lacked documentation that the children had received annual flu vaccinations as recommended by the ACIP. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Operator will request documentation of an annual flu shot or an exemption will be obtained as appropriate. Operator will review the children's immunzation records and address with parents as needed. |
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| 2019-05-08 | Renewal | 3270.133(4) - Locked | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A bottle of Infants Acetaminophen was observed in an open cubby in the hallway that children pass through to use the first floor restroom allowing it to be accessible. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The acetaminophen was removed from the cubby and placed in the medication cabinet. The medication had been left behind by a parent and Operator will discuss with the parent. All medication will be kept out of reach of children. |
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