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202 Hometown Childcare Center
939 California Ave, Pittsburgh PA 15202 · License #CER-00246838 · Child Care Center
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- (412) 766-2103
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- 939 California Ave, Pittsburgh PA 15202 · Directions
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When they operate
Ages served
- 1-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 131 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Until such time as the required training has been completed, Staff #2 must be supervised when interacting with children, by and Assistant Group Supervisor who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise Staff #2, Staff #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Staff #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (SEE IS CODE SHEET): Pediatric First Aid/CPR, PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 1, and PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 2.
Corrected by Apr 23, 2026
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Until such time as the required training has been completed, Staff #2 must be supervised when interacting with children, by and Assistant Group Supervisor who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise Staff #2, Staff #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
The two most recent mandated reporter trainings on file for Staff #1 are dated 1/19/21 and 3/29/26, more than 60 months apart. Staff #2 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (SEE IS CODE SHEET).
Corrected by Apr 2, 2026
- Violation
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) · 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. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
The two most recent health assessments in the file for Staff Person #1 are dated more than 24 months apart: 8/14/23 and 9/5/25.
Corrected by Oct 29, 2025
- Violation
3270.181(c) · 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.
The parent agreement form in the file for child #1 was reviewed and updated by the parent on 10/11/24 and 9/5/25, which is more than 6 months apart.
Corrected by Oct 29, 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 Toddler Room, an area of the wood floor was observed to be damaged containing exposed wood and rough edges with pieces of splintered wood accessible to children. In the housekeeping area of the large Preschool Room, a hole was observed in the ceiling due to water damage per the operator.
Corrected by May 21, 2025
- 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 file for child #1 lacked documentation of a health report within the last 12 months.
Corrected by Nov 15, 2024
- Violation
3270.135(a)(3) · If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.
The diapering area in the Infant room was observed to have a plastic-lined, covered can, but was not hands-free.
Corrected by Nov 22, 2024
- Violation
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) · 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. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
The two most recent health assessments on file for staff persons #1 and #2 are dated more than 24 months apart. Staff person #1: 1/13/22 and 10/3/24. Staff person #2: 3/22/22 and 8/28/24.
Corrected by Nov 15, 2024
- Violation
3270.151(c)(2) · 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.
The file for staff person #3 did not include a TB screening and the results of the screening.
Corrected by Nov 18, 2024
- Violation
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
The file for staff person #1 did not include 8 of the 12 annual clock hours of child care training.
Corrected by Nov 22, 2024
- 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.
Staff person #1 did not complete the following pre-service training by 12/30/22: Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022. The training on file is dated 9/20/23.
Corrected by Sep 20, 2023
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
The two recent mandated reporter trainings on file for staff person #2 are dated more than 60 months apart: 8/23/18 and 9/22/23
Corrected by Sep 22, 2023
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
The file for staff person #3 lacked documentation of Child Abuse clearance results prior to date of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under CPSL. Staff person #3 now has current Child Abuse clearance results dated 9/29/23.
Corrected by Sep 29, 2023
- Violation
3270.124(e) · A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.
A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted in the SA-1 room.
Corrected by Oct 13, 2023
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #2 will have until 1/12/23 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #2 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 #2, staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric first aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum.
Corrected by Jan 13, 2023
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
The file for staff person #2 was observed not to have completed pre-service Health and Safety training within 90 days of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET). The Health and Safety training on file is dated 10/14/22.
Corrected by Dec 30, 2022
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #2 may not work at the facility.
The file for staff person #1 was observed to have documentation of PA FBI Clearance that was not renewed before the expiration date of the most current certification: 12/8/17 and 12/12/22. The file for staff person #2 lacked PA State Police clearance prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. Staff person #2 cannot work in the facility until the PA State Police clearance results are submitted and verified.
Corrected by Dec 30, 2022
- Violation
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
One outlet cover was observed to be missing under the birthday board in the Toddler room, and two outlet covers were observed to be missing in the back of the room near the doors in the nap room which was accessible to children under the age of 5.
Corrected by Dec 30, 2022
- Violation
3270.66(b) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.
One unlabeled blue spray bottle of cleaning fluid was observed in a cabinet in the PS Room. The staff person in the room identified the contents in the bottle as bleach water.
Corrected by Dec 30, 2022
- Violation
3270.111(b) · The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.
A written plan of daily activities was not posted in the Toddler play space.
Corrected by Jan 6, 2023
- Violation
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) · 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. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
The file for staff person #2 was observed to lack documentation of a health assessment being completed within 12 months prior to date of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET).
Corrected by Jan 13, 2023
- Violation
3270.151(c)(2) · 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.
The file for staff #2 lacked documentation of a tuberculosis screening at initial employment. (See LIS CODE SHEET). The TB screening was observed to be dated 8/19/22.
Corrected by Dec 30, 2022
- Violation
3270.192(5) · A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
The file for facility person #2 lacked documentation of two written, nonfamily references. (See LIS CODE SHEET).
Corrected by Jan 6, 2023
- Violation
3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.
In the SA Room, a bottle of glass cleaner and carpet cleaner were observed on the window sill and accessible to children.
Corrected by Sep 2, 2022
- 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 facility lacked policies regarding recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with crying, fussing, or distraught children, and prevention and identification of child maltreatment. The facility lacked updating their emergency plan to address volunteer emergency preparedness training, practice drills, and continuity of operations.
Corrected by Sep 9, 2022
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1, #3, #4, #5 and #7 will have until 8/6/22 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1, #3, #4, #5 and #7 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, #3, #4, #5 and #7, staff person #1, #3, #4, #5 and #7 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #1, #3, #4, #5 and #7 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety topics 31(f) (1-10).
Corrected by Sep 16, 2022
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1, #2, #6 and #7 must do one of the following: provide documentation that the trainer has become PQAS-certified or at least is on the waiting list, request the instructor provide documentation, such as their Pediatric First-Aid/CPR Instructor Card from the PQAS-approved organization or the approved curriculum organization, that the instructor is approved to offer Pediatric First-Aid/CPR training on behalf of their organization, or receive pediatric first-aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum by a PQAS-certified trainer.
Staff person #1, #2, #6, and #7 has acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic.
Corrected by Sep 2, 2022
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #3, #4 and #5 will have until 8/9/22 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #3, #4 and #5 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 #3, #4 and #5, staff person #3, #4 and #5 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #3, #4 and #5 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum.
Corrected by Sep 2, 2022
- 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 file for staff person #1 and #6 was observed to have documentation of PA Criminal History Clearance, PA Child Abuse Clearance and FBI Clearance that was not renewed before the expiration date of the most current certification. The file for staff person #1 and #6 was observed to have documentation of mandated reporter training being completed more than 60 months apart.
Corrected by Sep 2, 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.
The block room in the PS Room was observed to lack a working ceiling light. In the Toddler room, a fan fixture was observed not to be properly secured to the ceiling. This is evidenced by it hanging from the ceiling along with wires. The radiator covers in the PS Room and Toddler Room were observed to be broken causing pinch points.
Corrected by Sep 15, 2022
- Violation
3270.82(g) · Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.
The boys bathroom located off of the coat room was observed to have a broken toilet paper holder in the first stall and was not in good repair. In the girls bathroom located off of the coat room, the bottom of the toilet had two exposed screws that did not have the round toilet bolt caps.
Corrected by Sep 2, 2022
- Violation
3270.91(a) · Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.
In the nap room in front of the double doors, a table and a fan were observed to be blocking an exit.
Corrected by Sep 2, 2022
- Violation
3270.105 · High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap.
In the Toddler room, a six-seat toddler table lacked three T-shaped safety straps.
Corrected by Sep 2, 2022
- Violation
3270.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.
The agreement form on file for child #1 and #2 lacked the child's arrival and departure times.
Corrected by Sep 2, 2022
- Violation
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
The emergency form on file for child #1 lacked the work address and work telephone number of the enrolling parent.
Corrected by Sep 2, 2022
- 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 emergency form on file for child #1 lacked the release persons address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Sep 2, 2022
- Violation
3270.124(c) · When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.
Emergency contact information was not present in the Toddler room where children were receiving care.
Corrected by Sep 2, 2022
- Violation
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) · 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. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
The file for staff person #3 and #5 lacked documentation of a health assessment being completed within 12 months prior to date of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET). The health assessment on file for staff person #3 is dated 8/12/22 and for staff person #5 is dated 6/28/22. The file for staff person #7 lacked an updated health assessment. The most recent health assessment on file for staff person #7 is dated 10/2/19.
Corrected by Sep 9, 2022
- Violation
3270.151(c)(2) · 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.
The file for staff person #3 and #5 lacked documentation of a tuberculosis screening at initial employment. (See LIS CODE SHEET).
Corrected by Sep 2, 2022
- Violation
3270.171(c) · Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
Written notification of safe routes were observed not to be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
Corrected by Jul 21, 2022
- Violation
3270.25(a) · The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.
The facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location used by the parents. The certificate of compliance that was observed to be posted in the facility was dated 12/1/20-12/1/21.
Corrected by Aug 18, 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 person #1 lacked documentation of an annual minimum of 12 hour clock hours of child care training for the year December 19, 2020-December 19, 2021.
Corrected by Aug 26, 2022
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Mar 31, 2026 inspection noted: “Staff #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (SEE IS CODE SHEET): Pediatric First Aid/CPR, PA Req…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Oct 22, 2025 inspection noted: “The two most recent health assessments in the file for Staff Person #1 are dated more than 24 months apart: 8/14/23 and 9/5/25.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Mar 18, 2025 inspection noted: “In the Toddler Room, an area of the wood floor was observed to be damaged containing exposed wood and rough edges with pieces of splintered wood accessible to c…” — what has changed since then?
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