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Angels Place
2615 Norwood Ave, Pittsburgh PA 15214 · License #CER-00247700 · Child Care Center
Contact
- Phone
- (412) 321-4447
- Website
- www.angelsplacepgh.org
- Address
- 2615 Norwood Ave, Pittsburgh PA 15214 · Directions
Hours
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 4-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 46 children
How this facility compares
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).
The legal entity representative self reported and according to staff statements, on December 15, 2025, Staff Person #1 was supervising 4 children (1 young toddler, 1 older toddler, and 2 preschool-aged) who were napping in the Gross Motor Room. At approximately 2:10 p.m., Staff Person #1 left the Gross Motor Room and went up one flight of stairs to unlock the back porch door for Staff Person #2, who had locked themselves out of the building. Staff Person #1 then returned to the Gross Motor Room. As a result, the 4 children were left alone and unsupervised for a short period of time.
Corrected by Dec 15, 2025
- 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.
The legal entity representative self reported and according to staff statements, on December 15, 2025, Staff Person #1 was supervising 4 children (1 young toddler, 1 older toddler, and 2 preschool-aged) who were napping in the Gross Motor Room. At approximately 2:10 p.m., Staff Person #1 left the Gross Motor Room and went up one flight of stairs to unlock the back porch door for Staff Person #2, who had locked themselves out of the building. Staff Person #1 then returned to the Gross Motor Room. As a result, the 4 children were left alone and unsupervised for a short period of time.
Corrected by Dec 15, 2025
- 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.
The legal entity representative self-reported and according to staff statements, on December 15, 2025, Staff Person #1 was supervising 4 children (1 young toddler, 1 older toddler, and 2 preschool-aged) who were napping in the Gross Motor Room. At approximately 2:10 p.m., Staff Person #1 left the Gross Motor Room and went up one flight of stairs to unlock the back porch door for Staff Person #2, who had locked themselves out of the building. Staff Person #1 then returned to the Gross Motor Room. As a result, the 4 children were left alone and unsupervised for a short period of time.
Corrected by Dec 15, 2025
- Violation
3270.66(e) · Arts and crafts materials shall be nontoxic.
Two cans of shaving cream, that are labeled "Keep out of reach of children," were observed in a closet in the Older Toddler room. Based on staff statements, it was reported that the children participate in art projects using the shaving cream.
Corrected by Nov 7, 2025
- 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.
Children's toys were observed to be obstructing the exit door from the Older Toddler room to the foyer.
Corrected by Nov 4, 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.
Children's resting mats were observed to be torn on the edges, exposing the interior and were not in good repair in the Basement Gross Motor Space.
Corrected by Nov 19, 2025
- 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 in the file for child #1 did not include the enrolling parents's work address and telephone number.
Corrected by Nov 7, 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 two most recent health assessments in the file for Facility Person #1 are dated more than 24 months apart: 3/23/23 and 10/28/25.
Corrected by Oct 28, 2025
- Violation
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
The two most recent emergency drills conducted on file at the facility were dated more than 12 months apart: 8/27/24 and 10/2/25.
Corrected by Oct 2, 2025
- Violation
3270.94(a)(1) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.
The facility has not conducted a fire drill within the last 60 days. The most recent fire drill conducted was documented on 1/3/25.
Corrected by Mar 20, 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. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, facility person #1 must be supervised by a AGS who has completed the required trainings related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise facility person #1, facility person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Facility person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Facility person #1 has not completed the following pre-service trainings required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric first aid/CPR and the Health & Safety training.
Corrected by Mar 27, 2025
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Facility persons shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Until such time as the required training has been completed, facility 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 facility persons available to supervise facility person #1, facility person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Facility person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service trainings within 90 days of their date of hire (See LIS Code Sheet): Pediatric first aid/CPR and the Health & Safety training.
Corrected by Mar 27, 2025
- Violation
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under the fac 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 system has not been tested within the last 30 days. The most recent testing was observed to be dated on 1/3/25.
Corrected by Mar 20, 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.
According to the log, the operator did not manually test the interconnected fire detection system in the facility at least once every 30 days between 11-28-24 to 1-3-25.
Corrected by Jan 3, 2025
- 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 in the file for child #2 lacked the enrolling parent's work address and telephone number.
Corrected by Nov 7, 2024
- 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 file for child #1 had documentation that the parent reviewed and updated the emergency contact form and parent agreement form on 10/26/23 and 9/24/24, and the file for child #2 had documentation dated 2/13/24 and 9/19/24, which are more than 6 months apart.
Corrected by Nov 5, 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 forms on file for staff person #1 are dated more than 24 months apart: 8/2/22 and 10/28/24.
Corrected by Oct 28, 2024
- Violation
3270.34(b) · A director shall have attained one of the following qualification levels specified at §3270.34(b)(1) - (4).
The file for Staff #1, listed as the Director, lacked verification of the 1-year experience with children needed to accompany the required degree.
Corrected by Nov 21, 2023
- 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 #2 lacked the telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Nov 20, 2023
- 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 files for Child #1 and #2 contained an Emergency Contact Forms that were not updated within 6 months of the previous update.
Corrected by Sep 15, 2023
- 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, a preschooler, contained health reports updated in an interval greater than 12 months.
Corrected by Sep 11, 2023
- 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 files for Child #1 and #2 contained a Financial Agreements that were not updated within 6 months of the previous update.
Corrected by Sep 15, 2023
- Violation
3270.15(b) · The legal entity shall maintain ongoing compliance with the applicable requirements prescribed by the Department of Labor and Industry in 34 Pa. Code § 403.23 and under section 1016(c) of the act at all times following issuance of any certificate of compliance issued by the Department under this chapter.
Upon review of the most current occupancy permit for the facility, it was discovered that the second floor of the facility which was confirmed by staff as being used within the last year was not included in the occupancy permit.
Corrected by Nov 14, 2023
- Violation
3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
Observed sharp fancy kraft scissors manufactured for children ages three and up in the Older Toddler Classroom. The items were accessible to children under 3 years of age being cared for in this space.
Corrected by Nov 14, 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. Facility Person #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
The file for Staff #1 contained a State Police clearance that was not obtained within 60 months of the previous clearance. (SEE LIS CODE Sheet)
Corrected by Feb 7, 2018
- 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 #2 contained a written evaluation that was conducted in an interval greater than 12 months.
Corrected by Sep 29, 2022
- Violation
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
In the Basement, the indoor play space, there was an electrical outlet on a surge protector that lacked a protective receptacle covers. The outlets were accessible to children 5 years of age and younger.
Corrected by Nov 14, 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.
The exit door leading from the Older Toddler bathroom to the hallway in the entrance was blocked on both sides by large storage cabinets.
Corrected by Dec 5, 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.
Observed a cracked black plastic bin In the Older Toddler Classroom creating a pinching hazard for the children in care. Observed a ripped red child-sized chair in the Preschool Classroom not in good repair.
Corrected by Nov 14, 2022
- 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.
Observed foam pom-pom balls and foam animal shapes with less than an inch in diameter in the Older Toddler Room where there were children still placing objects in their mouths. Observed glue sticks and Tropical Chubbie Markers labeled for ages 3+ in the Older Toddler Room accessible to children under the age of three who are still placing objects in their mouths.
Corrected by Nov 14, 2022
- Violation
3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
The Agreement for Child #2 lacked the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Nov 15, 2022
- 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 file for Child #1 contained an Emergency Contact form that was not updated within 6 months of the previous update.
Corrected by Aug 23, 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 file for Staff #2 contained a Health Assessment that lacked the physician's assessment of the person's suitability to provide childcare.
Corrected by Dec 9, 2022
- Violation
3270.166(1) · A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.
The file for Child #2, an infant, lacked a written formula and feeding schedule obtained from the parent.
Corrected by Nov 14, 2022
- 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 file for Child #1 contained a financial agreement form that was not updated within 6 months of the previous update.
Corrected by Aug 23, 2022
- Violation
3270.71 · Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110° F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact.
The stove in the kitchen was accessible to children due to safety gates not being properly secured.
Corrected by Nov 30, 2021
- 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 the infant room lacked tweezers.
Corrected by Nov 30, 2021
- Violation
3270.82(g) · Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.
In the Pre-School room, the two toilets had a yellow dried substance which appeared to be urine on the base of the bowls near the floor bolts.
Corrected by Nov 30, 2021
- Violation
3270.82(i) · A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.
In the 2nd floor restroom, a waste receptacle was not equipped with a lid.
Corrected by Dec 6, 2021
- 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 the (Pre) Pre-School Room a clear, plastic bin used for toy storage had cracked corner which poses a cutting hazard. In the Older Toddler Room, the front load dryer playset door had a hairline crack down the middle of the plastic that poses a pinch and crush point. In the outdoor play space a Fisher Price plastic, multi-colored picnic table, had cracks around the bolts which secure the table's bench seats, also causing a pinch point.
Corrected by Dec 6, 2021
- Violation
3270.124(a) · Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.
The Emergency Contact Form for Child # 1 lacked Emergency Contact Information and Contact Name.
Corrected by Dec 6, 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 Emergency Contact Form for Child # 1 lacked the Release Person's Name, Address and Phone Number.
Corrected by Dec 6, 2021
- Violation
3270.134(f) · Toothbrushes shall be stored with the bristles up and exposed to circulating air.
The toothbrush in the infant room was not stored with the bristles up and exposed to circulating air.
Corrected by Dec 6, 2021
- 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 on 01/07/2021, 02/08/2021 and 03/23/2021. The tests conducted on those dates were more than 30 days apart.
Corrected by Dec 6, 2021
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Dec 18, 2025 inspection noted: “The legal entity representative self reported and according to staff statements, on December 15, 2025, Staff Person #1 was supervising 4 children (1 young toddl…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Nov 4, 2025 inspection noted: “Two cans of shaving cream, that are labeled "Keep out of reach of children," were observed in a closet in the Older Toddler room. Based on staff statements, it…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Mar 19, 2025 inspection noted: “The facility has not conducted a fire drill within the last 60 days. The most recent fire drill conducted was documented on 1/3/25.” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error