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Family Child Care ✓ Licensed

Vivan E Ray

Pittsburgh, PA · Allegheny County
Creedmoor Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15226
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Quick Facts

Capacity
6 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (412) 403-4858
Creedmoor Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
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Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00251743
License Issued
May 1, 2026
Active Through
May 1, 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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VIVAN E RAY is a Family Child Care in PITTSBURGH PA, with a maximum capacity of 6 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Saturday 6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Sunday 6:00 AM - 6:00 AM

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-02-13 Renewal 3290.18 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.18

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Plan did not contain a section for Continuity of Operations.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I have corrected the violation by adding the Continuity of Operation to the emergency plan.
2026-02-13 Renewal 3290.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 contained NSOR Certificates dates 6.5.20 and 6.17.25, which exceeded the 60-month renewal requirement.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I have corrected this violation. This [NSOR] is now in my files.
2026-02-13 Renewal 3290.63 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.63

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: A protective outlet cover was missing on one (1) outlet, on the surge protector, behind the television.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I have corrected the violation by putting protective cover over/in plug.
2025-05-01 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2024-09-23 Renewal 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) - System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b)

Description: System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: The Fire Detection Testing Log contained documentation of manual testing which exceeded 30 days: 1.3.24 to 2.3.24, 3.3.24 to 4.3.24, 5.1.24 to 6.3.24, and 7.3.24 to 8.3.24.

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in § 3290.95(a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I have corrected my Fire Detection Log by testing the system within 30 days of the previous test.
2023-09-12 Renewal 3290.18 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.18

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: health and safety training one hour update.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS, primary staff person, or family child care home staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 will not be a caregiver until the health and safety update is completed. The update will be completed immediately.
2023-09-12 Renewal 3290.31(g) - Age and training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.31(g)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training by the 12/2022 due date: health and safety one hour update.

Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10), 3280.31(f) (1-10), or 3290.31(g) (1-10) within the due date. Staff person #1 will have until 9/26/23 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by a or family child care home staff person who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Health and safety update training will be completed immediately.
2023-09-12 Renewal 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) - System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b)

Description: System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: On 2 occasions, the operator tested the fire protection system monthly but the test exceeded 30 days. (11/21/22- 12/28/22) and (3/4/23-4/12/23).

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in § 3290.95(a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
From now on, the system will be tested within 30 days.
2022-09-14 Renewal 3290.131(b)(2)/3290.182(1) - Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.131(b)(2)/3290.182(1)

Description: Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 lacks an updated health assessment.

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.A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will obtain an updated health assessment for child #1.
2022-09-14 Renewal 3290.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: Staff person/facility person #1 had not completed mandated reporter training within the 60 month requirement. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 2/5/17. Mandated reporter training was completed on 8/31/22.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will update the mandated reporter training timely from now on.
2022-09-14 Renewal 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1 lacks the following updated clearances: state police, child abuse. The FBI clearance is current however, was updated late (beyond 60 months). It was updated on 3/16/22 and was due 1/6/22.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff/ Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility until valid clearances are on file. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will obtain the state police and child abuse clearance and will not be a caregiver until they are received.
2022-09-14 Renewal 3290.74(a) - Requirements Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.74(a)

Description: Requirements

Noncompliance Area: Observed exposed bolts on the gate to the fence in the outdoor play space.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play area, shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Fence bolts will be covered.
2021-09-08 Renewal 3290.22(b) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.22(b)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, parents have not been given information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically.

Correction Required: The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled in the facility with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Information on how to find the regulations electronically will be posted in an area used by parents.
2021-09-08 Renewal 3290.24(f) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan was updated on 8/28/21. Parents have not been given a letter explaining these updates.

Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures described in subsection (a). The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents will receive a letter explaining the updates that were made to the emergency plan.
2021-09-08 Renewal 3290.24(g) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(g)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan as updated on 8/28/21. A copy of the plan with these updates has not been sent to the municipality and the county emergency management agency.

Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The plan, including the updates, will be sent or taken to the municipality and the county EMA.

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