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Carriage House Childrens Center
5604 Solway St, Pittsburgh PA 15217 · License #CER-00240562 · Child Care Center
Contact
- Phone
- (412) 421-0300
- Website
- www.carriagehouse.org
- Address
- 5604 Solway St, Pittsburgh PA 15217 · 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 283 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- 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 Person #1 contained a written evaluation dated 11/21/25 but was not within 12 months of hire. The file for Staff Person #2 contained a written evaluation dated 3/2/26 but was not within 12 months of hire. The file for Staff Person #3 contained written evaluations dated more than 12 months apart (3/31/25 and 4/9/26). The file for Staff Person #4 did not contain a written evaluation within the last 12 months.
Corrected by May 15, 2026
- Violation
3270.75(b) · A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.
In Room 305, two first aid bags were observed placed on chairs and were accessible to children in care.
Corrected by May 11, 2026
- Violation
A handwashing sign was not posted near the toilet in the children's restrooms in Room 104 and in the Toddler Room. In the girls' restroom next to the gym, a handwashing sign was not posted near the toilet in the second stall.
Corrected by May 1, 2026
- Violation
The trash receptacles in the girls' and boys' restrooms were not equipped with lids.
Corrected by May 11, 2026
- Violation
In the Toddler room, the children's resting mats were not labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.
Corrected by May 1, 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 in the file for child #1 did not contain the enrolling parent's work address and telephone number.
Corrected by May 1, 2026
- Violation
The first aid bag in the Young Toddler Room contained two children's EpiPen medications, and the first aid bag in Room 102 contained one child's EpiPen medication that were not in the original containers.
Corrected by May 1, 2026
- Violation
The facility's fire drill log contained documentation of conducting a fire drill on 12/19/25 but the time of the drill and the hypothetical location of the fire was not listed.
Corrected by May 1, 2026
- Violation
3270.151(c)(1) · An adult health assessment must include a physical examination.
The file for Staff Person #1 contained documentation of a health assessment that the physician marked 'no' to conducting a physical examination.
Corrected by Oct 29, 2025
- Violation
The file for Staff Person #2, identified as a Group Supervisor, lacked qualification documents for the position in which the staff person is performing.
Corrected by Oct 29, 2025
- Violation
In the gym, an electrical outlet was missing two protective receptacle covers where children 5 years of age and younger were receiving care.
Corrected by Oct 29, 2025
- Violation
A spray bottle of Goo Gone that is labeled, "Keep out of reach of children" was observed stored above children's food in the closet in Room 102.
Corrected by Oct 29, 2025
- Violation
Trash that had been contaminated by human secretions was contained in a receptacle that was not plastic-lined or lidded in the AP-1 room.
Corrected by Nov 6, 2025
- Violation
The waste receptacles located near the sinks in the Young Toddler Porch room and the Toddler Porch room were not lidded.
Corrected by Nov 7, 2025
- Violation
In the AP-1 room's closet, a children's foam climber block was observed to be torn on the corners, exposing the interior and was not in good repair. Plastic bins containing children's toys were observed to be cracked with rough edges and not in good repair in Room 107 (2 bins), Room 102 (1 bin), and Room 105 (1 bin).
Corrected by Oct 29, 2025
- Violation
SECOND CITATION The file for Facility Person #3 did not contain documentation of fire safety training within the last 12 months. Previously cited on SIN-00263788. The files for all other Facility Persons are now in compliance.
Corrected by May 23, 2025
- Violation
The files for Facility Persons #2 and #3 did not contain documentation of fire safety training within the last 12 months.
Corrected by May 15, 2025
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
The file for Facility Person #1, who was provisionally hired, lacked documentation of application of the Child Abuse and Neglect Registry clearance for the state of Virginia where the facility person resided in 5 years prior to date of hire as required under the CPSL (See IS Code Sheet). The file for Facility Person #1 now has current Child Abuse and Neglect clearance results from the state of Virginia.
Corrected by Apr 14, 2025
- Violation
In Room 107, a bottle of disinfectant spray that states, "Keep out of reach of children" was observed near the sink accessible to children in care.
Corrected by Apr 8, 2025
- Violation
In Room 105, toxins that included several bottles of disinfectant spray and baby oil were observed stored on a shelf above food. In Room 108, toxins that included Epson Salt and baby oil were observed stored on a shelf above food.
Corrected by Apr 8, 2025
- Violation
In the Older Infant room, it was observed that used nasal tissues were not in a closed, plastic-lined receptacle. In Room 105, it was observed that used nasal tissues were in a plastic-lined receptacle but did not have a closed lid.
Corrected by May 5, 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 Room 105, peeling paint was observed on the wall below the windows in the room and in the children's restroom near the paper towel dispenser. In Room 107, peeling paint was observed on the wall near the windows in the room.
Corrected by Apr 8, 2025
- Violation
Two plastic bins in Room 107 and one plastic bin in Room 101 that contained children's toys were observed to be cracked and not in good repair. In the Young Toddler room, a green laundry bin was observed to have a cracked handle and was not in good repair.
Corrected by Apr 8, 2025
- Violation
The two most recent child service reports in the file for child #2 are dated more than 6 months apart: 11/22/23 and 11/1/24.
Corrected by Apr 28, 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 contain documentation of the enrolling parent's work address and telephone number.
Corrected by May 1, 2025
- Violation
The file for Facility Person #1 did not contain documentation of a TB test at initial employment.
Corrected by May 2, 2025
- Violation
3270.151(c)(3) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.
The health assessment in the file for Facility Person #4 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.
Corrected by May 2, 2025
- Violation
Based on staff statements, on 1/8/25, Child #1 was left alone and unsupervised in Room 101's bathroom from approximately 3:30-3:45pm while the group transitioned to the Gymnasium and without staff person #1 being aware that the child was not with the group.
Corrected by Jan 9, 2025
- Violation
Based on staff statements, on 1/8/25, Child #1 was left alone and unsupervised in Room 101's bathroom from approximately 3:30-3:45pm while the group transitioned to the Gymnasium and without staff person #1 being aware that the child was not with the group.
Corrected by Jan 9, 2025
- Violation
Based on staff statements, on 1/8/25, Child #1 was left alone and unsupervised in Room 101's bathroom from approximately 3:30-3:45pm while the group transitioned to the Gymnasium and without staff person #1 being aware that the child was not with the group.
Corrected by Jan 9, 2025
- Violation
The most recent documentation of trainings regarding the facility's emergency plan in the files for Staff Person #1 through #8 exceeded 12 months between trainings.
Corrected by May 8, 2024
- Violation
The parent letter explaining the emergency procedures did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected by May 8, 2024
- Violation
Observed two bent metal plates with rough edges at the bottom of the wall on the right in the gym. Observed two nails protruding from the floor where a baseboard had been removed on the left side of the gym. Observed exposed bolts protruding from the bases of the toilets in the Toddler Room, Room #101, 105, and 107.
Corrected by May 22, 2024
- Violation
Observed dirt and debris under the the mat on the diaper changing table in the Toddler Room.
Corrected by May 7, 2024
- Violation
Observed teeth marks on the foam peg fish and alphabet tiles in the AP2 Room. This creates a potential choking hazard for children who may still be placing objects in their mouths.
Corrected by May 8, 2024
- Violation
3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
Observed adult scissors that were accessible to children in Room 102 and 107.
Corrected by Apr 3, 2023
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
The Pediatric First Aid/CPR in the files for Staff Person #1 and #2 was conducted more than 90 days after start date (See LIS Code Sheet)..
Corrected by Apr 3, 2023
- Violation
Staff person #-9 and #10 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): 10-Hour Health and Safety Training.
Corrected by Apr 3, 2023
- Violation
The most recent State Police and FBI clearances in the file for Staff Person #3 exceeded 60 months between clearances.
Corrected by Apr 3, 2023
- 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 most recent evaluations in the files for Staff Person #4, #5 and #6 exceeded 12 months between evaluations. The files for Staff Person #7 and #8 did not include an evaluation conducted within the past 12 months (March, 2022).
Corrected by Apr 3, 2023
- Violation
Observed Aquafor healing ointment, which was accessible to children, in an unlocked drawer in Room 104.
Corrected by Apr 7, 2023
- Violation
Observed leaves and trash in the exit stairwell of the Toddler Room. Observed linoleum peeling under the food cabinet and a molding separating from the left corner by the exit of the Young Toddler Room. Observed ceiling tiles stained from water damage in the corner of the music room.
Corrected by Apr 5, 2023
- Violation
Emergency contact forms were not present in the Music Room for the children receiving care.
Corrected by Apr 3, 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 Preschool Child, did not include an updated health report conducted within the past 12 months.
Corrected by Apr 7, 2023
- Violation
The most recent health assessments in the file for Staff Person #10 exceeded 24 months between assessments.
Corrected by Apr 3, 2023
- Violation
Instructions for how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically were not posted at the facility .
Corrected by Apr 26, 2023
- Violation
The file for staff person #1, #3, #4, #5, and #6 completed first-aid and CPR training after the pervious certificate expired.
Corrected by Apr 26, 2022
- Violation
The file for staff person #2, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, #13, #14, #15,#16, #17, and #18 all contained the old disclosure statement.
Corrected by Apr 19, 2022
- Violation
3270.75(a) · A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space.
The multi-purpose room, music room, and the young toddler room lacked a first-aid kit.
Corrected by Apr 26, 2022
- Violation
3270.111(b) · The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.
The AP1, young toddler porch, older toddler porch, and multi purpose room lacked a daily activities schedule.
Corrected by Apr 26, 2022
- 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 for child #1 lacked the physician's address.
Corrected by Apr 14, 2022
- Violation
3270.131(d)(5) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.
The immunization record for child #2 lacked an influenza vaccination in accordance with the ACIP.
Corrected by Apr 27, 2022
- Violation
3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
The file for staff person #8 lacked pediatric first aid and CPR training within 90 days of hire (SEE LIS CODE SHEET). The file for staff person #11, #13, #15, #16, #17, and #18 lacked pediatric first aid and CPR training within 90 days of hire, have current certification on file.
Corrected by Apr 26, 2022
- Violation
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
Returning staff person #3, #5, and #7 lacked 12 training hours from 12/19/20-12/19/21.
Corrected by Apr 26, 2022
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Apr 22, 2026 inspection noted: “The file for Staff Person #1 contained a written evaluation dated 11/21/25 but was not within 12 months of hire. The file for Staff Person #2 contained a writt…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Oct 29, 2025 inspection noted: “The file for Staff Person #1 contained documentation of a health assessment that the physician marked 'no' to conducting a physical examination.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The May 20, 2025 inspection noted: “SECOND CITATION The file for Facility Person #3 did not contain documentation of fire safety training within the last 12 months. Previously cited on SIN-0026378…” — what has changed since then?
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