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Animal Crackers Playhouse Llc
9625 Perry Hwy Lower Level, Pittsburgh PA 15237 · License #CER-00248807 · Child Care Center
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- cjcblumer@gmail.com
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- 9625 Perry Hwy Lower Level, Pittsburgh PA 15237 · Directions
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When they operate
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- Does not accept Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 38 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.
2ND CITATION: The child file for Child #1 through Child #5 contained a financial agreement form that lacked the operator's signature. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 5/12/26
Corrected by Jun 15, 2026
- Violation
3270.123(a)(2) · An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
2ND CITATION: The child file for Child #1 through Child #5 contained a financial agreement form that lacked the date on which the fee is to be paid. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 5/12/26
Corrected by Jun 15, 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).
2ND CITATION: The child file for Child #1 through Child #5 contained a financial agreement form that lacked mention of services to be provided. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 5/12/26
Corrected by Jun 15, 2026
- Violation
3270.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.
2ND CITATION: The child file for Child #1 through Child #5 contained a financial agreement form that lacked the child's arrival and departure times. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 5/12/26
Corrected by Jun 15, 2026
- Violation
3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
2ND CITATION: The child file for Child #1 through Child #5 contained a financial agreement form that lacked the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 5/12/26
Corrected by Jun 15, 2026
- Violation
3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
2ND CITATION: The child file for Child #1 through Child #5 contained a financial agreement form that lacked the date of the child's admission. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 5/12/26
Corrected by Jun 15, 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.
2ND CITATION: The child file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact information form that was observed to lack the address of the child's physician. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 5/12/26
Corrected by Jun 15, 2026
- Violation
3270.124(b)(5) · Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.
2ND CITATION: The child file for Child #2 and Child #5 contained an emergency contact information form that was observed to lack the information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent or physician. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 5/12/26
Corrected by Jun 15, 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.
2ND CITATIAON: The child file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact information form that was observed to lack the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 5/12/26
Corrected by Jun 15, 2026
- Violation
3270.182(3) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.
2ND CITATION: The child file for Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5 contained an emergency contact information form that was observed to lack signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 5/12/26
Corrected by Jun 15, 2026
- 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.
2ND CITATION: The child file for Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5 contained an emergency contact information form that was observed to lack signed parental consent for emergency medical care for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 5/12/26.
Corrected by Jun 15, 2026
- Violation
3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
In the lunchroom, two pairs of adult scissors were observed stored inside an unlocked drawer located to the right of the dishwasher and considered accessible to the children who were in the room eating a snack.
Corrected by May 12, 2026
- 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 kits in the Preschool Room, Library Center, Learning Center, Art Room, and Toddler Room were observed to lack soap.
Corrected by May 13, 2026
- Violation
3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) · A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.
The Library Center, Learning Center, Art Room, and Toddler Room were observed to lack a daily schedule posted in the room.
Corrected by May 13, 2026
- Violation
3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.
The child file for Child #1 through Child #5 contained a financial agreement form that lacked the operator's signature.
Corrected by May 15, 2026
- Violation
3270.123(a)(2) · An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
The child file for Child #1 through Child #5 contained a financial agreement form that lacked the date on which the fee is to be paid.
Corrected by May 15, 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 child file for Child #1 through Child #5 contained a financial agreement form that lacked mention of services to be provided.
Corrected by May 15, 2026
- Violation
3270.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.
The child file for Child #1 through Child #5 contained a financial agreement form that lacked the child's arrival and departure times.
Corrected by May 15, 2026
- Violation
3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
The child file for Child #1 through Child #5 contained a financial agreement form that lacked the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by May 15, 2026
- Violation
3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
The child file for Child #1 through Child #5 contained a financial agreement form that lacked the date of the child's admission.
Corrected by May 15, 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 child file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact information form that was observed to lack the address of the child's physician
Corrected by May 15, 2026
- Violation
3270.124(b)(5) · Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.
The child file for Child #2 and Child #5 contained an emergency contact information form that was observed to lack the information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent or physician.
Corrected by May 15, 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 child file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact information form that was observed to lack the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by May 15, 2026
- 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.
The Preschool Room, Library Center, Learning Center, Art Room, and Toddler Room were observed to lack a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency.
Corrected by May 23, 2026
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3270.131(c)/3270.182(1) · A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
The child file for Child #2 was observed to contain a health report on file that was not signed by a physician, physician's assistant, or a CRNP.
Corrected by May 15, 2026
- Violation
3270.182(3) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.
The child file for Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5 contained an emergency contact information form that was observed to lack signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.
Corrected by May 15, 2026
- 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 child file for Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5 contained an emergency contact information form that was observed to lack signed parental consent for emergency medical care for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Corrected by May 15, 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.
Upon review of the facility's 30-day fire testing documentation, the following tests were observed to have been conducted more than 30 days apart: 2/10/26 - 4/9/26 (58 Days).
Corrected by May 13, 2026
- 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 childcare office.
The facility lacked a means to 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 childcare office.
Corrected by May 23, 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 child file for Child #2 was observed to contain a health report on file that lacked a date. Therefore, it cannot be determined if the health report was provided in accordance with the regulatory requirements.
Corrected by May 15, 2026
- 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 emergency plan was observed to lack information regarding volunteer emergency preparedness and continuity of operations included in their emergency plan.
Corrected by Nov 11, 2025
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- may not work in a childcare position at the facility. 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 staff file for Staff person #1 and Staff person #2 were observed to lack a signed disclosure statement. The staff file for Staff person #2 was also observed to lack a National Sex Offender Registry Check.
Corrected by Dec 12, 2025
- Violation
3270.34(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) · A director shall have attained a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of 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 staff file for Staff person #2, who is functioning as the director, lacked proof of 1 year of experience working with children.
Corrected by Nov 17, 2025
- Violation
3270.36(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
The staff file for Staff person #1, who is functioning as an Assistant Group Supervisor, lacked proof of education.
Corrected by Nov 11, 2025
- Violation
3270.75(a) · A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space.
The Library Center, Art Room, and Learning Center were all observed to lack a first-aid kit.
Corrected by Nov 21, 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.
The following were observed to not be in good repair: In the Toddler Room a 1.5inch by .5 inch hole from a previous phone line was observed in the wall to the left of the doorway. In the Playroom parts of a cove base located on the yellow wall was observed to be detached from the wall. In the Preschool Room a plastic phone jack rectangular plate was observed to be partially detached from the wall.
Corrected by Nov 21, 2025
- 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 Toddler Room, the diapering area was observed to lack a plastic lined handsfree waste receptacle.
Corrected by Nov 21, 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 the Playroom, the vinyl on multiple tumbling mats were observed to be frayed or peeling off exposing the foam inside causing it not to be in good repair.
Corrected by Nov 21, 2025
- 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 refrigerator in the kitchen area was observed to lack an operating thermometer inside the fridge.
Corrected by Nov 21, 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 staff file for Staff person #1 was observed to lack two nonfamily references.
Corrected by Nov 11, 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 emergency plan was observed to lack a plan for accommodating infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected by Nov 11, 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 facility emergency plan was observed to lack mention of conducting emergency plan drills annually.
Corrected by Nov 11, 2025
- 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 emergency plan was observed to lack a plan for accommodations for shelter of children during a lock-down and for shelter in place at the facility during an emergency.
Corrected by Nov 11, 2025
- 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 emergency plan was observed to lack a plan for accommodations for evacuation of children from the facility building and to a location away from the facility premises.
Corrected by Nov 11, 2025
- Violation
3270.27(f) · The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
The facility lacked proof of having sent a copy of their emergency plan to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
Corrected by Nov 21, 2025
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Jun 15, 2026 inspection noted: “2ND CITATION: The child file for Child #1 through Child #5 contained a financial agreement form that lacked the operator's signature. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 5/12/2…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The May 12, 2026 inspection noted: “In the lunchroom, two pairs of adult scissors were observed stored inside an unlocked drawer located to the right of the dishwasher and considered accessible to…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Nov 7, 2025 inspection noted: “The facility emergency plan was observed to lack information regarding volunteer emergency preparedness and continuity of operations included in their emergency…” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error