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Crafton Childrens Corner
END OF DARTMOUTH RD TURN R, Pittsburgh PA 15205 · License #CER-00252038 · Child Care Center
Contact
- Phone
- (412) 921-2273
- Website
- craftonchildrenscorner.com
- Address
- END OF DARTMOUTH RD TURN R, Pittsburgh PA 15205 · 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 56 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
The downstairs room was being used as childcare space prior to it being measured and inspected.
Corrected by Feb 5, 2026
- Violation
The first-aid kit, in the downstairs preschool room, did not contain scissors.
Corrected by Feb 5, 2026
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
The file for Staff #1 (see IS Code Sheet) contained documentation of Mandated Reporter training dated 10.24.25, which exceeded the 90-days of hire requirement. The file for Staff #3 contained Child Abuse Clearances dated 7.7.20 and 10.7.25, and FBI Clearances dated 5.15.20 and 10.7.25, which exceeded the 60-month renewal requirement.
Corrected by Feb 6, 2026
- Violation
In the boys' restroom, handwashing signs were not posted at two (2) urinals.
Corrected by Feb 6, 2026
- Violation
3270.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.
The Agreement, in the file for Child #4, did not specify the child's departure time.
Corrected by Feb 6, 2026
- Violation
The Emergency Contact form, in the file for Child #5, did not include the health insurance policy number.
Corrected by Feb 9, 2026
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
The file for Staff #4 (see IS Code Sheet) contained documentation of Health and Safety training on 1.17.25, which exceeded the 90 days of hire requirement. The file for Staff #5 (see IS Code Sheet) contained documentation of Health and Safety training on 2.5.25, which exceeded the 90 days of hire requirement.
Corrected by Feb 28, 2025
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
The file for Staff #1 contained documentation of Mandated Reporter training on 11.6.19 and 11.14.24, which exceeded the 60 month renewal requirement. The file for Staff #2 (see IS Code Sheet) contained a Child Abuse Clearance dated 10.19.21, which was beyond the first date working with children. The file for Staff #3 contained documentation of State Police Clearances dated 2.1.16 and 2.2.21, which exceeded the 60 month renewal requirement. The file for Staff #4 (see IS Code Sheet) contained documentation of Mandated Reporter training on 2.6.25, which exceeded the 90 days of hire requirement. The file for Staff #5 (see IS Code Sheet) contained documentation of Mandated Reporter training on 1.29.25, which exceeded the 90 days of hire requirement.
Corrected by Feb 28, 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, in the file for Child #2, did not specify the person(s) designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Feb 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, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #4 did not contain the enrolling parent's work address.
Corrected by Feb 28, 2025
- Violation
The Emergency Contact form, in the files for Child #1 and Child #3 did not contain the release person's address.
Corrected by Feb 28, 2025
- 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 files for Staff #4 (see IS Code Sheet) and Staff #5 (see IS Code Sheet) contained documentation of Pediatric First-Aid/CPR training on 2.6.25, which exceeded the 90 days of hire requirement.
Corrected by Feb 28, 2025
- Violation
The Fire System Testing Log contained documentation that the Fire System was manually tested on 12.6.24 and 1.9.25, which exceeded the 30 day requirement.
Corrected by Feb 28, 2025
- Violation
The signed, Disclosure Statement, in the files for Staff #1, Staff #2, and Staff #3, did not contain a date. It could not be determined if the Disclosure Statements were obtained at the time of hire due to the missing date.
Corrected by Nov 13, 2024
- Violation
The facility's emergency plan does not include a plan for continuity of operations in an emergency.
Corrected by Feb 29, 2024
- Violation
The emergency plan on file at the facility has not been reviewed within the last 12 months and there have been changes in staff persons and their responsibilities. The emergency plan on file at the facility was observed to be reviewed on 1/25/23.
Corrected by Feb 27, 2024
- Violation
Based on the operator's statement, the parents of each enrolled child did not receive a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The parent letter on file explaining the emergency procedures did not include lockdown procedures during an emergency.
Corrected by Feb 29, 2024
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
The file for staff person #3 has documentation of child abuse clearance dated 8/16/23 and FBI clearance results dated 8/16/23, which is after their date of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under CPSL.
Corrected by Feb 28, 2024
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
The two most recent Mandated Reporter trainings in the file for staff person #5 are dated 9/20/18 and 1/29/24, which are more than 60 months apart between trainings.
Corrected by Feb 13, 2024
- Violation
The file for staff person #2 was observed to lack documentation of verification of child care experience in order to meet staff qualification for the position in which the person is performing.
Corrected by Feb 13, 2024
- 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 two most recent evaluations in the files for staff persons #1 and #4 exceeded 12 months between evaluations. Staff person #1: 8/11/21 and 1/31/24. Staff person #4: 1/10/21 and 2/23/23. The file for staff person #5 has documentation of an evaluation dated 6/13/23, which was not within one year of hire (See LIS Code Sheet).
Corrected by Feb 13, 2024
- Violation
The bottom of the cabinet door below the sink in the boy's bathroom was observed to be splintering and not in good repair.
Corrected by Mar 4, 2024
- 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 PreK room, the corner of a windowsill trim on the right side of the room was observed to be peeling and chipping paint.
Corrected by Feb 27, 2024
- Violation
3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
The parent agreements in the files for children #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not specify the persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Feb 27, 2024
- 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 forms in the files for children #2 and #4 lacked the enrolling parents work telephone number. The emergency contact form in the file for child #5 lacked the enrolling parents work address and telephone number.
Corrected by Feb 29, 2024
- Violation
The emergency contact forms in the files for children #3 and #4 lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Feb 27, 2024
- Violation
In the PS room, an albuterol sulfate inhaler for child #6 was observed not to be in the original container.
Corrected by Feb 23, 2024
- Violation
The health assessment on file for staff person #5 lacked documentation of the person's suitability to provide child care.
Corrected by Feb 16, 2024
- Violation
The facility had documentation of fire drills being conducted that exceeded 60 days from 10/14/23 to 12/15/23.
Corrected by Feb 13, 2024
- Violation
The facility's documentation of testing the fire detection system exceeded 30 days from 7/26/23 to 10/14/23 and 11/9/23 to 12/15/23.
Corrected by Feb 13, 2024
- Violation
The facility did not have documentation of sending a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
Corrected by Feb 29, 2024
- Violation
The facility did not have documentation of notifying local traffic safety authorities of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.
Corrected by Feb 29, 2024
- Violation
3270.27(d) · The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.
A copy of the facility's emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location in the facility.
Corrected by Mar 1, 2023
- Violation
The facility lacked policies regarding recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with crying, fussing, or distraught children, and prevention and identification of child maltreatment. The emergency plan for the facility did not include requirements for continuity of operations (backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster).
Corrected by Feb 27, 2023
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
The file for staff person #1 was observed to have documentation Mandated Reporter training that was not renewed before the expiration date of the most current certification. The two most recent trainings are dated 1/29/18 and 2/13/23. The file for staff person #3 lacked documentation of application of an NSOR clearance prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL.
Corrected by Feb 17, 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 file for staff person #2 does not have documentation of a written evaluation conducted by the director within the last 12 months. The more recent written evaluation on file is dated 1/10/21.
Corrected by Feb 23, 2023
- Violation
The PS room was observed to have one missing protective receptacle cover near the window and the PreK room was observed to have two missing protective receptacle covers near the teacher's desk and were accessible to children under the age of 5 in the rooms.
Corrected by Feb 27, 2023
- Violation
The first aid kit in the PS room was observed to lack soap, and the first aid kit in the PreK room was observed to lack tweezers.
Corrected by Feb 15, 2023
- Violation
3270.104(a) · Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.
A red cushion on a child's wooden sofa was observed to have holes and tears in the PreK room.
Corrected by Feb 16, 2023
- Violation
The resting mats in the PS room were observed to be ripped and not in good condition.
Corrected by Feb 28, 2023
- Violation
3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.
The files for children #1 and #2 lacked an agreement form that shall be signed by the operator and the parent.
Corrected by Feb 15, 2023
- 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 forms on file for children #1, #3 and #4 lacked the enrolling parent's work address and work telephone number. The emergency contact form on file for child #2 lacked the enrolling parent's work telephone number.
Corrected by Feb 15, 2023
- Violation
The emergency contact forms on file for children #2 and #5 lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Feb 15, 2023
- Violation
A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted in the PS room and the Toddler room downstairs.
Corrected by Feb 15, 2023
- Violation
The file for child #1 lacked documentation that the parent reviewed and updated the emergency contact form within the last 6-months: 2/24/22.
Corrected by Feb 15, 2023
- Violation
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) · Children #1, #4, and #5 must be dismissed from care by close of business 2/14/23 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.
The health forms on files for children #1, #4, and #5 lacked documentation of the yearly Influenza shot that is recommended by the ACIP for the year 2022 with no letter of exemption on file.
Corrected by Feb 15, 2023
- Violation
The file for staff person #2 was observed to have documentation of health assessment dated more than 24 months apart: 5/29/20 and 8/30/22.
Corrected by Feb 15, 2023
- 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 did not conduct or have documentation of an annual emergency drill on file for the year 2022.
Corrected by Mar 3, 2023
- Violation
The facility had documentation of fire detection testing that exceeded 30 days from 12/1/22-1/19/23.
Corrected by Mar 2, 2023
- Violation
The facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The certificate of compliance that was posted was dated 5/19/21-5/19/22.
Corrected by Feb 16, 2023
- Violation
Two protective receptacle covers were missing from two power strips located on the windowsill, at a level accessible to children 5 years of age and younger, in the Pre-K Counts room.
Corrected by Feb 17, 2022
- Violation
A bag of Topcare Epson Salt was in an unlocked, metal, tan cabinet in the Pre-K Counts room, was accessible to children, and stated, "Keep out of reach of children."
Corrected by Feb 17, 2022
- Violation
No handwashing sign was posted at 1 toilet and 3 urinals in the boys' restroom. No handwashing sign was posted at 1 toilet in the girls' restroom.
Corrected by Mar 1, 2022
- Violation
3270.104(a) · Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.
The top shelf of the blue cubby, assigned to a specific child for personal belongings, was not secured, and created a falling hazard in the Preschool room.
Corrected by Mar 1, 2022
- Violation
A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provision was not displayed in either the Preschool room or the Pre-K Counts room.
Corrected by Mar 15, 2022
- Violation
The files for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3 did not contain verification of the influenza vaccination on the Health Assessment or an exemption on a written, signed, dated statement from the child's parent or guardian.
Corrected by Mar 15, 2022
- Violation
No information was provided for the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations electronically.
Corrected by Mar 15, 2022
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Feb 5, 2026 inspection noted: “The downstairs room was being used as childcare space prior to it being measured and inspected.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Feb 2, 2026 inspection noted: “The file for Staff #1 (see IS Code Sheet) contained documentation of Mandated Reporter training dated 10.24.25, which exceeded the 90-days of hire requirement.…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Feb 24, 2025 inspection noted: “The file for Staff #4 (see IS Code Sheet) contained documentation of Health and Safety training on 1.17.25, which exceeded the 90 days of hire requirement. The…” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error