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Kid Biz/South Hills
3540 Washington Rd, Canonsburg PA 15317 · License #CER-00248164 · Child Care Center
Contact
- Phone
- (724) 941-4172
- Madelewood@gmail.com
- Website
- www.kidbiz.biz
- Address
- 3540 Washington Rd, Canonsburg PA 15317 · Directions
Hours
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 3-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 109 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
The file for Staff Person #1 included a High School Diploma but did not include the required documentation of two verified years of experience with children.
Corrected by Oct 10, 2025
- Violation
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
In the Pre-K 2 room, an outlet near the lunch/snack table was observed to be missing a receptacle cover.
Corrected by Oct 9, 2025
- Violation
3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.
At several sinks in the facility, the hot water temperature exceeded 110 degrees: Infants 117.3, Young Toddlers 114 and Pre-K 2 112.8.
Corrected by Oct 9, 2025
- Violation
3270.76 · 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.
In the outdoor play area on the right, four exposed bolts were observed at the corner of the fencing nearest the sandbox. Another two exposed bolts were observed at the corner nearest the retaining wall on the same side of the play area. Both areas create a potential hazard to children at play.
Corrected by Oct 9, 2025
- Violation
3270.103 · Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
In the Older Toddler room on a shelf of art supplies by the window, a red bin was observed to contain crayons. Numerous broken crayons were observed to be in pieces smaller than one inch, creating a potential choking hazard.
Corrected by Oct 9, 2025
- Violation
3270.104(a) · Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.
In the Pre-K 1 room near the dress up supplies, a small table was observed to have loose legs, causing it to wobble and be unstable. In the Pre-K 2 room, a small gray table was observed to have loose legs, causing similar instability.
Corrected by Oct 9, 2025
- Violation
3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
The Agreement on file for Child #1 did not include their date of admission.
Corrected by Oct 9, 2025
- Violation
3270.151(a) · 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.
The health assessments for Staff Person #3 appeared altered when presented for inspection. Specifically, the health assessment dated 5/5/2023 appeared to have had the date altered. Upon further investigation, it was confirmed with the health provider that all health assessments documented after 2008 for this individual had been forged.
Corrected by Oct 30, 2025
- Violation
3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topic of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
Staff Person #1 completed Pediatric First-Aid/CPR Training on 8/21/2024, which was more than 90 days after their hire date (see LIS Code Sheet).
Corrected by Oct 9, 2025
- Violation
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · 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 Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.
The facility's fire alarm test report documented testing of the fire alarm system as follows: 3/7/2025 - 4/9/2025, 4/9/2025 - 5/15/2025, 5/15/2025 - 6/20/2025 and 8//2025 - 9/9/2025. The identified tests were all completed more than 30 days apart.
Corrected by Oct 9, 2025
- Violation
3270.14/3270.21 · 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.
The emergency plan on site does not include continuity of operations, required as of 7/1/22, as per Announcement C-22-04.
Corrected by Oct 31, 2024
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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.
The state police clearance on file for staff person #1 was missing a dissemination date.
Corrected by Oct 31, 2024
- Violation
3270.66(e) · Arts and crafts materials shall be nontoxic.
In Preschool 2 there was a can of barbasol shaving cream labeled "keep out of reach of children" in the craft storage cabinet.
Corrected by Oct 30, 2024
- Violation
3270.82(h) · 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.
The two toilets in the SA restroom were missing hand washing signs above them.
Corrected by Oct 30, 2024
- Violation
3270.104(a) · Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.
The tall kitchen in the Older Toddler room was not anchored to the wall and would easily fall forward when opening the door and could be a hazard to the children.
Corrected by Nov 1, 2024
- Violation
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.
The fee agreement on file for child #2 and child #3 were missing the date of admission.
Corrected by Oct 30, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
The emergency contact form for child #1 was missing Health Insurance/MA coverage and policy number information.
Corrected by Oct 30, 2024
- Violation
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) · 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 shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
The health assessments on file for child #2 are dated 7/13/23 and 10/3/24, more than the required 12 months apart for an OT or preschool child.
Corrected by Oct 31, 2024
- Violation
3270.131(d)(5) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.
The files for Child #2 contained records of immunization history which lacked current MMR and Varicella vaccinations, recommended by the ACIP. Child #2 must be dismissed from care by close of business on 10/21/24 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.
Corrected by Oct 21, 2024
- Violation
3270.131(e)(2)(i) · Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record.
The file for child #2 was lacking a written letter of exemption for their missing immunizations. The file for child #4 had a typed prefilled letter of exemption for their missing immunizations, which was not written, dated and signed per the regulations.
Corrected by Oct 21, 2024
- Violation
3270.133(1) · A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received.
The epi pen located in Preschool 2 was expired (8/24).
Corrected by Oct 31, 2024
- Violation
3270.133(7)(v) · A medication log shall include the date of administration.
The medication log in the Young Toddler room stated that the medication should only be used through 9/16/2024 and the medication was administered through 9/20/24.
Corrected by Oct 21, 2024
- Violation
3270.27(a)(5) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
The emergency plan at the facility was lacking accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. The parent letter portion of the emergency plan at the facility was lacking accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected by Oct 31, 2024
- Violation
3270.27(c) · The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.
The files for staff # 1 and 2 contained a current Emergency Plan training dated 1/6/23. The previous Emergency Plan training was dated 12/22/21.
Corrected by Oct 24, 2023
- Violation
3270.76 · 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.
The bottom right side of the fence in the preschool playground was damaged, it has a hole in the corner and part of the fence is lifted from the floor creating a space where children can get through.
Corrected by Oct 27, 2023
- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
There was damage plaster on the wall behind the sink in the School Age room bathroom.
Corrected by Oct 24, 2023
- Violation
3270.82(g) · Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.
The sink in P-K 2 room was not clean.
Corrected by Oct 24, 2023
- Violation
3270.102(a) · 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.
There was a broken green truck toy and a ripped stuff animal with exposed stuffing in the OT room. There was a cracked airplane toy in the YT gross motor outdoor area. There was a cracked magnetic tyle in P-K 2 room.
Corrected by Oct 24, 2023
- Violation
3270.107 · A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.
The kitchen refrigerator temperature was 50°.
Corrected by Oct 24, 2023
- Violation
3270.133(1) · A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received.
There was an EPI pen with an original box expiration date of 10/3/22. The staff has scratched the original expiration date and added an expiration date of 03/24. Per staff statement, the parent got a refiled the EPI pen and did not receive a new box just the pen was refiled. for child # 2 .
Corrected by Oct 27, 2023
- Violation
3270.151(a) · 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.
The file for staff # 1 contained a current health assessment dated 5/5/23. It was not obtained within 24 months of the previous assessment dated 4/27/21..
Corrected by Oct 24, 2023
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1 will have until 11/11/22 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 an AGS 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.
Staff persons # 1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): 3270.31(f)(1)-(9). Staff # 1 file contained a Georgia Health and Safety training.
Corrected by Nov 1, 2022
- Violation
3270.76 · 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.
There were 3 spots of ripped dry wall on the back wall by the cubbies in the infant room. The rubber base board in the school age bathroom was pulling of the wall. The rubber base board was pulling of the yellow wall by the door in the Pre K 1 room. There was a hole above the toilet on the blue wall in the pre-k 1 room. There was a hole with ripped rubber that cover the wood on the step # 7 on the stairs used to go to the second floor the school age room to the Pre-k 1 room floor. There were 3 damage ceiling tiles in the pre-k 2 room.
Corrected by Nov 1, 2022
- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
There was peeling paint on the blue bathroom door in the older toddler room.
Corrected by Nov 1, 2022
- Violation
3270.82(g) · Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.
There was a hole on the sink in the older toddler room. There was a rusted metal ring behind the two toilets in the school age room.
Corrected by Nov 1, 2022
- Violation
3270.102(a) · 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.
There were 11 foam blocks with teeth marks in the older toddler room. There was a aqua sand box sea star toy cracked in the Preschool playground. There was a chipped area in the green table in the school age room. There were two rusted toy holder cars in the preschool playground. There was a ball pit with several ripping spots around the border. There was a clear cracked bin use for the ocean theme in the school age room. There was a cracked yellow magnet tile in the pre-k 1 room.
Corrected by Nov 1, 2022
- Violation
3270.131(b)(2) · 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 file for child # 1 a preschooler contained a current health report dated 7/29/22 that was not updated within 12 months. The previous report was dated 6/17/21.
Corrected by Nov 1, 2022
- Violation
3270.131(e)(1) · 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.
The files for Child # 1 lacks documentation of a current influenza immunization as recommended by the ACIP
Corrected by Nov 1, 2022
- Violation
3270.151(a) · 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.
The file for staff #1 contained a current health assessment dated 12/2/21. It was not obtained within 24 months of the previous assessment dated 11/11/19.
Corrected by Nov 1, 2022
- Violation
3270.151(c)(3) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.
The health report for staff #4 lacked examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.
Corrected by Nov 1, 2022
- Violation
3270.151(c)(5) · An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
The health report for staff # 4 lacked he physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
Corrected by Nov 1, 2022
- Violation
3270.192(2)(iii) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
The files for staff #1 contained a current mandated reporter training certificate dated 3/12/20 that was not obtained within 60 months of the previous certificate dated 3/9/15. The files for staff #2 contained a current mandated reporter training certificate dated 6/8/20 that was not obtained within 60 months of the previous certificate dated 6/6/15.
Corrected by Nov 1, 2022
- Violation
3270.27(a)(5) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
The emergency plan lacked accommodations for infants, toddlers and children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected by Nov 1, 2022
- Violation
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
The file for staff # 2, lacked 2 out of 12 required hours of annual child care training, from 12/19/20 to 12/19/21.
Corrected by Nov 4, 2022
- Violation
3270.82(i) · A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.
The bathroom of the OT Room was observed to lack a lidded waste receptacle.
Corrected by Oct 12, 2021
- Violation
3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
A loose crib sheet was observed on a crib in the Infant Room, causing a suffocation hazard.
Corrected by Oct 12, 2021
- Violation
3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) · The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
The files for Staff #1 and #2, transfers from another location of the same legal entity, lacked documentation of initial emergency plan training at the new location.
Corrected by Oct 12, 2021
- Violation
3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
The file for Staff #3 lacked documentation of current fire safety training.
Corrected by Oct 27, 2021
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
The file for Staff #2 contained documentation of consecutive mandated reporter trainings conducted more than 60 months apart.
Corrected by Oct 12, 2021
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).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. Facility Person #-1-- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
The file for Staff #1, an existing staff member, contained a state police clearance which was under review.
Corrected by Oct 12, 2021
- Violation
3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.
The file for Staff #3 lacked documentation of a current staff evaluation.
Corrected by Oct 27, 2021
- Violation
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
The file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact form which lacked the work telephone number of the enrolling parent.
Corrected by Oct 12, 2021
- Violation
3270.124(b)(7) · 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.
The files for Child #2 and #3 contained emergency contact forms which lacked the addresses for release persons.
Corrected by Oct 19, 2021
- Violation
3270.151(a) · 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.
The files for Staff #1, #2 and #4 contained consecutive health assessments dated more than 24 months apart.
Corrected by Oct 12, 2021
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Oct 9, 2025 inspection noted: “The file for Staff Person #1 included a High School Diploma but did not include the required documentation of two verified years of experience with children.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Oct 21, 2024 inspection noted: “The emergency plan on site does not include continuity of operations, required as of 7/1/22, as per Announcement C-22-04.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Oct 3, 2023 inspection noted: “The files for staff # 1 and 2 contained a current Emergency Plan training dated 1/6/23. The previous Emergency Plan training was dated 12/22/21.” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error