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A Giving Heart
2429 Charcot St, Pittsburgh PA 15210 · License #CER-00254856 · Child Care Center
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- 2429 Charcot St, Pittsburgh PA 15210 · Directions
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When they operate
Ages served
- 1-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 108 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.52 · When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). TIERED LIS: 1. The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. 2. The legal entity shall have all staff complete the training "Supervision: Staff:Child Ratios" provided by Better Kid Care. Proof of completion shall be submitted to the certification representative and kept in each staff person's record.
CONTINUTED NON-COMPLIANCE: On 2/3/26 an unannounced renewal inspection was conducted at the facility. At approximately 2:40pm, Staff #1 and Staff #3 were observed switching classrooms. Staff #1 was observed exiting Room 104 leaving 4 children unsupervised for 5 seconds until Staff #3 crossed the hall to return to Room 104. On 3/13/26, an unannounced inspection was conducted. At approximately 11:50am, Staff #1 left Room 104 to open the front door, leaving Staff #2 alone with 1 infant, 2 young toddlers, and 2 older toddlers.
Corrected by Apr 10, 2026
- Violation
3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
In Room 106, a hot glue gun with a long cord was observed in an unlocked cabinet and accessible, which could pose a threat to the health and safety of the children.
Corrected by Mar 6, 2026
- Violation
3270.27(a)(3) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.
The facility's emergency plan that was reviewed during the inspection lacked a method for to contact parents when an emergency situation arises.
Corrected by Mar 6, 2026
- Violation
3270.27(a)(4) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
The facility's emergency plan that was reviewed during the inspection lacked a method for to contact parents when an emergency has ended and how to safely be reunited with their child.
Corrected by Mar 6, 2026
- 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 most recent emergency plan training on file for Staff #1 is dated 12/19/24, more than 12 months prior to the date of inspection.
Corrected by Mar 6, 2026
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
The file for Staff #2, Staff #3, Staff #4, and Staff #5 contained a disclosure statement that expired on 1/31/25. The file for Staff #2 lacked a mandated reporter training. The file for Staff #3 contained a child abuse clearance dated 12/30/25, after the start date with children.
Corrected by Mar 6, 2026
- 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 #4 and Staff #5, observed working alone in Room 104, did not include 2500 hours of experience in childcare.
Corrected by Mar 6, 2026
- Violation
3270.52 · When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level).
On 2/3/26 at approximately 2:40pm, Staff #1 and Staff #3 were observed switching classrooms. Staff #1 was observed exiting Room 104 leaving 4 children unsupervised for 5 seconds until Staff #3 crossed the hall to return to Room 104.
Corrected by Mar 6, 2026
- Violation
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
In Room 107, a power strip under the desk was observed to lack an outlet cover.
Corrected by Mar 6, 2026
- 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 Room 104, alcohol wipes were observed on the chalkboard ledge and accessible to children. In the upstairs boy's bathroom, Simple Green and Clorox Bleach were observed in an unlocked closet and accessible to children.
Corrected by Mar 6, 2026
- Violation
3270.67(d) · Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles.
Trash cans in Room 104, Room 107, the Gym, and all 4 bathrooms were observed to contain used tissues and paper towels and lacked a lid.
Corrected by Mar 6, 2026
- 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 entrance of the upstairs girl's bathroom, a broken tile was observed on the wall, and not in good repair.
Corrected by Mar 6, 2026
- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
Heating vents on the back wall in the Gym were observed to contain peeling paint. In the downstairs girl's bathroom, peeling plaster was observed behind all toilets. In the upstairs boy's bathroom, peeling blue paint was observed in the first stall.
Corrected by Mar 6, 2026
- Violation
3270.113(a) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises.
On 2/3/26 at approximately 2:40pm, Staff #1 and Staff #3 were observed switching classrooms. Staff #1 was observed exiting Room 104 leaving 4 children unsupervised for 5 seconds until Staff #3 crossed the hall to return to Room 104.
Corrected by Mar 6, 2026
- Violation
3270.113(a)(1) · Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.
On 2/3/26 at approximately 2:40pm, Staff #1 and Staff #3 were observed switching classrooms. Staff #1 was observed exiting Room 104 leaving 4 children unsupervised for 5 seconds until Staff #3 crossed the hall to return to Room 104.
Corrected by Mar 6, 2026
- Violation
3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.
The agreement form for Child #3 was not signed by the operator or the parent.
Corrected by Mar 6, 2026
- Violation
3270.123(a)(1) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
The agreement form for Child #3 lacked the fee amount.
Corrected by Mar 6, 2026
- Violation
3270.123(a)(3) · 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).
The file for Child #2 and Child #3 lacked a child service report regarding the child's growth and development.
Corrected by Mar 6, 2026
- 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 agreement form for Child #2, Child #3, and Child #4 lacked the child's date of admission.
Corrected by Mar 6, 2026
- Violation
3270.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
The emergency contact form for Child #3 lacked the address for the child's physician.
Corrected by Mar 6, 2026
- Violation
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
The emergency contact form for Child #4 did not contain a complete home address for the enrolling parent.
Corrected by Mar 6, 2026
- 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 contact form for Child #4 did not contain a complete address for the child's release persons.
Corrected by Mar 6, 2026
- 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.
Room 104 and Room 107 lacked emergency contact information for children present, and receiving care in the space.
Corrected by Mar 6, 2026
- Violation
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) · The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. 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 most recent emergency contact review for Child #3 is dated 6/17/25, more than 6 months prior to the date of inspection. The most recent emergency contact review for Child #4 is dated 6/15/25, more than 6 months prior to the date of inspection. The most recent agreement form review on file for Child #3 and Child #4 is dated 6/17/25, more than 6 months prior to the date of inspection.
Corrected by Mar 6, 2026
- Violation
3270.131(d)(7) · A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
The health report form on file for Child #4 did not contain a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and if the child appears to be free from communicable disease.
Corrected by Mar 6, 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 file for Staff #3 lacked an initial health assessment.
Corrected by Mar 6, 2026
- 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 Staff #4 and Staff #5 lacked two written, nonfamily reference letters.
Corrected by Mar 6, 2026
- 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 facility's emergency plan parent letter lacked accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected by Mar 6, 2026
- Violation
3270.94(a)(1) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.
The facility's fire drill log documented dates 7/9/25-9/11/25, 9/11/25-11/19/25, and 11/19/25-1/2/26; more than 60 days apart.
Corrected by Mar 6, 2026
- 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 detection log documented dates 4/2/25-5/16/25, 8/4/25-9/11/25, 9/11/25-10/16/25, 10/16/25-11/19/25, and 12/16/25-1/21/26; more than 30 days apart.
Corrected by Mar 6, 2026
- Violation
3270.27(a)(1) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.
The facility's emergency plan that was reviewed during the inspection lacked procedures for sheltering in place and lockdown.
Corrected by Mar 6, 2026
- Violation
3270.27(a)(2) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises. The evacuation routes and evacuation plans to exit the building may be the same as those required by §3270.94 (relating to fire drills).
The facility's emergency plan that was reviewed during the inspection lacked procedures for evacuating to a location away from the facility.
Corrected by Mar 6, 2026
- Violation
3270.131(a) · 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 health report form on file for Child #1 is dated, 12/29/25, more than 60 days after the child's start date. The health report form on file for Child #2 is dated, 5/21/25, more than 60 days after the child's start date. The health report form on file for Child #5 is dated 6/2/25, more than 60 days after the child's start date.
Corrected by Mar 6, 2026
- Violation
3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
In Room 107, adult scissors were observed on a desk and accessible to children. In Room 103, a screwdriver was observed in an unlocked drawer and accessible to children. In Room 102, pliers were observed on the heating vent and accessible to children.
Corrected by Apr 11, 2025
- Violation
3270.27(d) · The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.
A copy of the facility's current emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location.
Corrected by Apr 2, 2025
- Violation
3270.37(b)(1) · An aide shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate.
The file for Staff #4 lacked documentation of education and experience to be classified as an aide.
Corrected by Apr 18, 2025
- Violation
3270.74 · The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.
The facility lacked emergency telephone numbers posted in each classroom space.
Corrected by Apr 2, 2025
- Violation
3270.76/3270.77(a) · 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. Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
In the upstairs boy's bathroom and the gym bathrooms, it was observed that the heating vents contained rust and bubbling paint.
Corrected by Apr 25, 2025
- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
In the girl's bathroom off the gym, bubbling paint/plaster was observed behind the toilets on the wall. In the boy's bathroom off the gym, broken paint/plaster was observed on the wall under the sink.
Corrected by Apr 25, 2025
- 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 facility lacked handwashing signs posted at each toilet within the facility.
Corrected by Apr 2, 2025
- 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.
In Room 104, a metal cabinet near the exit door was observed to contain holes with sharp edges.
Corrected by Apr 2, 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 upstairs girl's bathroom, exposed foam surrounding a pipe was accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. In the gym area, exposed foam surrounding a pipe was accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. In Room 102, various unattached screws were observed sitting on the heating vent and accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
Corrected by Apr 2, 2025
- Violation
3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.
The agreement form for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #5 was not signed by the operator.
Corrected by Apr 11, 2025
- Violation
3270.123(a)(1) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
The agreement form for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #5 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
Corrected by Apr 11, 2025
- Violation
3270.123(a)(3) · 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).
The agreement form for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #5 lacked what services will be provided to the child and family.
Corrected by Apr 11, 2025
- Violation
3270.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.
The agreement form for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #5 lacked arrival and departure times.
Corrected by Apr 11, 2025
- Violation
3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
The agreement form for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #5 lacked the names of the release persons.
Corrected by Apr 11, 2025
- 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 agreement form for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #5 did not specify the date of the child's admission.
Corrected by Apr 11, 2025
- Violation
3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) · A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.
The file for Child #4 lacked an agreement form. The agreement form for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #5 contained the original agreement form, not a copy.
Corrected by Apr 11, 2025
- Violation
3270.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
The emergency contact form for Child #5 lacked the name of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Corrected by Apr 14, 2025
- 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 #1, Facility Person #2, Staff #3, and Staff #4 lacked two written, nonfamily references.
Corrected by Apr 16, 2025
- Violation
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) · Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.
The emergency contact form for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3 lacked parental consent for emergency medical care.
Corrected by Apr 11, 2025
- 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 #5 lacked the child's insurance policy number.
Corrected by Apr 14, 2025
- 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 contact forms for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3 lacked an address for the release persons.
Corrected by Apr 11, 2025
- 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 #3 contained a staff health assessment and TB test dated 3/26/25, after the date of hire.
Corrected by Apr 11, 2025
- Violation
3270.171(c) · Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
A copy of the facility's written notification of safe routes and pick up/drop off procedures were not posted in a conspicuous location.
Corrected by Apr 18, 2025
- Violation
3270.182(5) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.
The emergency contact form for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3 lacked parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures.
Corrected by Apr 11, 2025
- Violation
3270.171(a) · An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.
The facility lacked an annual traffic letter to local traffic safety authorities.
Corrected by Apr 18, 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 facility's emergency plan did not contain a policy on continuity of operations.
Corrected by Jan 2, 2025
- Violation
3270.18(a) · The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.
At the time of inspection, the facility did not possess liability insurance.
Corrected by Jan 8, 2025
- Violation
3270.27(a)(3) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.
The facility's emergency plan did not contain a method to contact parents when an emergency situation arises.
Corrected by Jan 2, 2025
- Violation
3270.27(a)(4) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
The facility's emergency plan did not contain a method to contact parents that the emergency has ended and how to safely reunite with their children.
Corrected by Jan 2, 2025
- Violation
3270.75(c) · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.
The first aid kit in Room 108, Room 104, Room 107, Room 103, Room 106, and Room 102 lacked soap.
Corrected by Jan 3, 2025
- Violation
3270.101(a) · Play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children shall be provided in sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use.
Room 106 lacked a sufficient amount of play equipment for school age children.
Corrected by Jan 31, 2025
- 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 facility's emergency plan did not contain accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected by Jan 2, 2025
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Mar 13, 2026 inspection noted: “CONTINUTED NON-COMPLIANCE: On 2/3/26 an unannounced renewal inspection was conducted at the facility. At approximately 2:40pm, Staff #1 and Staff #3 were observ…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Jan 4, 2026 inspection noted: “In Room 106, a hot glue gun with a long cord was observed in an unlocked cabinet and accessible, which could pose a threat to the health and safety of the child…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Apr 2, 2025 inspection noted: “In Room 107, adult scissors were observed on a desk and accessible to children. In Room 103, a screwdriver was observed in an unlocked drawer and accessible to…” — what has changed since then?
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