YWCA Propel Braddock Hills Early Learning
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Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-02-17 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)/3270.131(e) - Health information/ACIP recommended immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.131(e) Description: Health information/ACIP recommended immunization record Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 contains a current health report dated 11/6/25 that was obtain after 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. The child start date was 8/25/25. 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. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The classroom teacher's spoke with the parent to inform them that the child physical needed to be updated. At the time of this conversation the parent informed staff that the doctor's office couldn't schedule them in until 11/6/25, and would bring in an updated copy of the health report. The director thought that this was acceptable since the parent provided documentation from the doctor's office stating that the office could not fit the family in for an on time appointment. |
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| 2026-02-17 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: There was a hole, damaged plaster on the right-side wall in the cafeteria/Gym. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Director will work with the school Principal and other at the school to make sure that the school fixes the damage to the wall in the gym/cafeteria. |
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| 2026-02-17 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: The restroom closed to the classroom 1st stall lacked washing hands sign. The restroom near the gym 1st stall lacked washing hands sign. Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At the time of inspection the PreK staff retrieved copies of hand washing signs from the classroom and replaced the missing sign in the restroom closing to the classroom and in the restroom near the gym |
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| 2025-02-11 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: There was a broken plastic bin in the room. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff person present during the inspection immediately removed the broken plastic bin and replaced with a new bin. |
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| 2025-02-11 | Renewal | 3270.108(c) - No styrofoam | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.108(c) Description: No styrofoam Noncompliance Area: There were Styrofoam plates in the room, the school provides them during meals times. Correction Required: Styrofoam cups and plates may not be used. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director had the lead teacher contact the food services director to let them know that the PreK meal cart can not have any styrofoam cups and plates on it and that these items cannot be used in the classroom. |
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| 2025-02-11 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Noncompliance Area: The file for child # 1 a preschooler contained a current health report dated 2/4/25 that was not updated within 12 months of the previous report dated 1/25/24. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) This child and all other children are not able to attend school if their health reports are not current and up to date. The child will continue to stay out until the family is able to produce a current and updated health report. |
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| 2025-02-11 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.131(e)(3) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Dismissal policy | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.131(e)(3) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: The file for child # 2 a preschooler lacked a current health report; the previous report was dated 10/13/23. The child start date was 9/3/24. The child may not return to care until a current health report is provide. 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. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings)..Child # 2 must be dismissed from care by close of business 2/11/25 and may only return to care when the immunization records are provided or when a parent provides a written, signed and dated exemption letter |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The lead teacher notified the parent that the child #2 on 2/11/25 that child #2 cannot return to school until mom provides a current and update physical with immunization. |
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| 2025-02-11 | Renewal | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(5) Description: Original label Noncompliance Area: The Aquaphor for child # 3 was expired. The expiration date was 9/24. 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 staff that was present in the classroom was informed by the director that the Aquaphor for child # 3 was expired. The staff informed the parent that we could no longer use this since it was expired. It was removed from the emergency bag and given back to the parent at pick-up. |
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| 2025-02-11 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1 contained a current health report dated 8/8/24 that was not obtained within 24 months from the previous health report dated 3/14/22. The file for staff #3 contained a current health report dated 1/30/25 that was not obtained within 24 months from the previous health report dated 10/28/22. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 and staff #3 obtained a current health report as soon as they could in order to meet the 24-month time frame. |
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| 2025-02-11 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(1) - Physical examination | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(1) Description: Physical examination Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #2 lacked the physical examination. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director informed staff #3 that her physical examination was not a part of her TB test results. Staff #3 has until 2/28/25b to provide a copy of her physical examination that goes along with the provide TB test results. |
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| 2025-02-11 | Renewal | 3270.183(a) - Locked cabinet | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.183(a) Description: Locked cabinet Noncompliance Area: The child files were not stored in a looked cabinet. Correction Required: Child records are confidential and shall be stored in a locked cabinet. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director will have the program purchase a cabinet that can be locked to store child files in. |
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| 2025-02-11 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(iii) - Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #4 lacked a Child Abuse clearance and current CPR training. The operator was able to obtain a copy from a different location and place it in the file during the renewal inspection. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Once the director was informed that the sub file lacked a Child Abuse clearance and current CPR training she had the sub contact the sub company to forward the missing documentation for the sub. |
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| 2025-02-11 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: There was a screwdriver in the pencil holder on top of the desk accessible to children. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff person present during the inspection visit immediately removed the screwdriver and placed up out of the reach of children in order to not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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| 2025-02-11 | Renewal | 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 a big black unlidded garbage can that contains contaminated by human secretions cups, cereal bowls, spoons, and milk cartons in the 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.) The director had the classroom lead teacher contact the food services director asking for them to not provide the big black unlidded garbage can for the classroom. |
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| 2024-02-09 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact Form for Child #1 lacked the telephone number of the child's 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.) The Director and Lead Teacher worked together to have parent of child #1 add the telephone number of the child¿s physician. |
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