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Banks Learning Center Ii
2320 E Hills Dr, Pittsburgh PA 15221 · License #CER-00244781 · Group Child Care Home
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- 2320 E Hills Dr, Pittsburgh PA 15221 · Directions
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- 1-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 12 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3280.66(a) · 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 kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.
It was observed that there was a bottle of hand sanitizer that was on top of the microwave which could potentially leak and contaminate the area in which food is prepared.
Corrected by Aug 5, 2025
- Violation
3280.95(a) · 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 most recent fire detection system testing report on file at the facility is dated 7/17/24. Which is dated more than 12 months ago.
Corrected by Aug 8, 2025
- Violation
3280.26(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.
The facility lacked documentation of initial emergency plan training for Staff Person #1.
Corrected by May 31, 2025
- Violation
3280.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual 12 clock hours of child care training.
The file for Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 contains 9 of the 12 hours of annual professional development child care training.
Corrected by Sep 18, 2024
- Violation
3280.24(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.
It was observed that the most current certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location.
Corrected by Sep 18, 2024
- Violation
3280.21 · The operator shall establish oral or written communication in the language or mode of communication which is understandable to the parent.
In Room 1 a black loose electrical cord was dangling from the counter to the floor. In Room 2 there were two white cords that dangled from the counter to the floor. These loose, dangling cords created a strangulation hazard to the children in care.
Corrected by May 30, 2024
- Violation
3280.26(e) · The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.
The facilities emergency plan parent letter did not explain what accommodations are made during an emergency for infants, toddlers, and children with special needs.
Corrected by May 30, 2024
- Violation
3280.75(b) · A first-aid kit shall be inaccessible to children.
The first aid kit located in Room 2 was on top of a low counter making it accessible to children.
Corrected by May 30, 2024
- Violation
3280.76 · 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 doorframe leading from Room 1 to the facilities restroom has become separated from the door which left an inch gap that had multiple exposed nails and created a cutting hazard for the children in care.
Corrected by Jun 4, 2024
- Violation
3280.102(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 yellow truck in Room 2 that was missing a wheel which created a sharp edge for the children in care.
Corrected by May 30, 2024
- Violation
3280.103 · 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 an empty plastic bag in Room 2 that was in an unlocked drawer and accessible to the children in care.
Corrected by May 30, 2024
- Violation
3280.106 · 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 at the facility lacked a thermometer.
Corrected by May 30, 2024
- Violation
3270.34(c) · A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week.
According to Staff statements and documentation, there is not a director present at the facility a minimum of 30 hours per week.
Corrected by Nov 6, 2023
- Violation
3270.51 · When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30.
When Staff #2 arrived at the facility and took two children with her to the Side Room, Cert Rep observed a third child sleeping on the floor that was already present in that classroom alone and unsupervised before Staff #2 entered the classroom. Cert Rep asked Staff #1 if the child had been there in the Side Room the whole time that the Cert Rep was present. Staff #1 stated that the child went to the playground with the group, and when they returned, that he was present alone and unsupervised in the Side Room. Staff #1 admitted to forgetting to name the child when Cert Rep arrived. Therefore, ratio was 0:1 from the time Cert Rep arrived at the facility until Staff #2 arrived and took the two additional children to the Side Room. At approximately 11:09 AM, a school ager was permitted to go use the restroom, located in the hallway outside the childcare space, by themselves alone and unsupervised. From the time the child was permitted to leave the childcare space and until she returned to the classroom, the ratio was 0:1. At approximately 11:23 AM a Preschool Age child was permitted to use the restroom, located in the hallway outside the childcare space, by themselves alone and unsupervised. From the time the child was permitted to leave the childcare space until he returned to the classroom, ratio was 0:1.
Corrected by Nov 6, 2023
- 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).
At approximately 10:38 AM, Staff #1 was observed alone in the Front Room with 9 children: including, 1 infant, 3 Young Toddlers, 1 Older Toddler, 2 Preschoolers, and 2 School Agers. Cer Rep later observed that there was also a School Aged child that was in the Side Room alone and unsupervised. At approximately 10:45 AM and then again at 10:47 AM, Staff #1 left the Front Room in order to take snacks to the children in the Side Room, leaving 5 children alone and unsupervised including 1 Infant, 3 Young Toddlers, and 1 Older Toddler. During the time the Staff #1 went back and forth between the two classrooms, the ratio was 0:5. At approximately 11:17AM, a Preschool Age child wandered out of the Side Classroom, even after redirection, putting Staff #1 in the Front Classroom with 6 children: 1 Infant, 3 Young Toddlers, 1 Older Toddler, and 1 Preschooler. During the time the Pre-K Child was present in the front classroom. the ratio was 1:6.
Corrected by Nov 6, 2023
- Violation
3270.54(a) · At least two facility persons shall be present in the facility when two or more children are in care. At a minimum, one of the facility persons shall be a staff person.
At approximately 10:38 AM, Staff #1 was observed alone in the facility with 10 children; 9 children were in the Front Room with Staff #1, and one child was later observed alone and unsupervised in the Side Room.
Corrected by Nov 6, 2023
- Violation
3270.54(b) · At least two facility persons shall be present when children are on an excursion away from the facility. At a minimum, one of the facility persons shall be a staff person.
At 10:38 AM, after many attempts at knocking at the door and attempting to contact the provider, Staff #1 answered the facility door. Upon entry, Staff #1 was observed alone in the facility with 10 children. When asked about the long delay in answering the door, Staff #1 stated that they were outside on the housing development's playground, which is not part of the facility premises. After further questioning, it is determined that Staff #1 had been alone with the 10 children on an excursion.
Corrected by Sep 6, 2023
- 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.
At approximately 10:45 AM and then again at 10:47 AM, Staff #1 left the Front Room to take snack to the children in the Side Room, leaving 5 children including 1 Infant, 3 Young Toddlers, and 1 Older Toddler alone and unsupervised in the Front Room. When Staff #2 arrived at the facility and took two additional children with her to the Side Room, Cert Rep observed a third child sleeping on the floor that had been present in the Side Room alone and unsupervised before Staff #2 entered the room. Cert Rep asked Staff #1 if the child had been present in the Side Room the whole time Cert Rep was at the facility. Staff #1 stated the child went to the playground with the group, and when they returned, he went to the Side Room to lay down. Staff #1 admitted to forgetting to name the child when Cert Rep arrived. At approximately 11:09 AM, a school ager was allowed to go to outside the childcare space to use the restroom in the hallway by themselves, alone and unsupervised. At approximately 11:23 AM a Preschool Age child went outside the childcare space into the hallway to use the restroom by themselves, alone and unsupervised.
Corrected by Nov 6, 2023
- 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.
At approximately 10:45 AM and then again at 10:47 AM, Staff #1 left the Front Room to take snack to the children in the Side Room, leaving 5 children including 1 Infant, 3 Young Toddlers, and 1 Older Toddler alone and unsupervised in the Front Room. When Staff #2 arrived at the facility and took two additional children with her to the Side Room, Cert Rep observed a third child sleeping alone and unsupervised on the floor. Cert Rep asked Staff #1 if the child had been in the Side Room the whole time that Cert Rep was present. Staff #1 stated the child went to the playground with the group, and when they returned, he went to the Side Room to lay down. Staff #1 admitted to forgetting to name the child when Cert Rep arrived. At approximately 11:09 AM, a school ager was allowed to go outside the childcare space to the restroom in the hallway by themselves, alone and unsupervised. At approximately 11:23 AM a Preschool Age child went outside the childcare space into the hallway to use the restroom by themselves, alone and unsupervised.
Corrected by Nov 6, 2023
- Violation
3270.113(e) · A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs.
Cert Rep observed Staff #1 place a child in a highchair as a source of discipline as a result of not listening.
Corrected by Nov 6, 2023
- 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 facilities Emergency Plan did not address Continuity of Operations.
Corrected by Jun 3, 2023
- 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.
Although Staff #1, #2, #3, and #4 had the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Updated training at the time of the Renewal Inspection it was observed that Staff #1, #2, #3, and #4 had not completed the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Updated by the compliance date of 12/30/22 as set forth in Announcement C-22-06.
Corrected by Jun 1, 2023
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1 and #4 may not work at the facility.
The file for Staff #1 contained a Department of Aging FBI Clearance not a required Department of Human Serivces FBI Clearance. The file for Staff #4 contained a State Police, Child Abuse, and FBI Clearance that were not obtained within 60 months of the previous clearance. The file for Staff #4 lacked a signed disclosure statement.
Corrected by Jun 12, 2023
- Violation
3270.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.
In the Side Classroom a broken knob and a broken handle were observed on the Play Pie Shop, creating a pinching hazard to the children in care.
Corrected by Jun 1, 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 file for Child #1 contained an Emergency Contact Form that had not been updated within the last 6 months.
Corrected by Jun 3, 2023
- Violation
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). Child #1 must be dismissed from care by close of business 5/22/23 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.
The file for Child #1, enrolled for more that 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of an influenzas vaccination as required on the child's age as per the ACIP recommended schedule.
Corrected by Jun 3, 2022
- Violation
3270.151(c)(3) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.
The file for Staff #4 contained a Health Assessment that stated they had a communicable disease. There was no accompanying documentation stating the condition and the risk it might pose to other exposed to this individual.
Corrected by Jun 13, 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 file for Child #1 contained an Agreement Form that had not been updated within the last 6 months.
Corrected by Jun 3, 2023
- Violation
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
The file for Staff #1 lacked documentation of the required 12 hours of annual childcare training. The file for Staff #2, lacked documentation for 2 hours of the required 12 hours of annual childcare training.
Corrected by Jun 3, 2023
- Violation
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) · 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. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
The file for Child #1, an Infant, contained a Health Report and Immunization Record at the time of inspection, it was observed they did not have a Health Report and Immunization Record within 60 days of enrollment.
Corrected by Jun 3, 2023
- Violation
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
The file for Staff #3, lacked documentation of the annual 12 clock hours of child care training. (See LIS Code Sheet)
Corrected by Jun 3, 2022
- Violation
3270.27(c) · The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.
The files for Staff #1, #2, #3, and #4 contained Emergency Plan training that was updated in an interval greater that 12 months. (See LIS Code Sheet)
Corrected by Jun 3, 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 #4 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
The file for Staff #4 contained State Police Clearances and FBI Clearances that were updated in an interval greater than 60 months. The file for Staff #4 contained an expired Child Abuse Clearance. (See LIS Code Sheet)
Corrected by Jun 3, 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.
Located in the bathroom on the changing table was a ripped pad that had exposed foam. This changing pad was accessible to the children in care who are still placing objects in their mouths.
Corrected by Jun 3, 2022
- Violation
3270.123(a)(2) · An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
The Agreement for Child #2 did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
Corrected by Jun 3, 2022
- Violation
3270.131(e)(1) · The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.
The Health Report for the following child lacked verification of ongoing vaccines in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. The report for Child #1 lacked an influenza vaccination.
Corrected by Jun 22, 2022
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Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Jul 25, 2025 inspection noted: “It was observed that there was a bottle of hand sanitizer that was on top of the microwave which could potentially leak and contaminate the area in which food i…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The May 27, 2025 inspection noted: “The facility lacked documentation of initial emergency plan training for Staff Person #1.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Sep 12, 2024 inspection noted: “The file for Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 contains 9 of the 12 hours of annual professional development child care training.” — what has changed since then?
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