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Crafton Childrens Corner
2644 Banksville Rd Suite 100, Pittsburgh PA 15216 · License #CER-00249587 · Child Care Center
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- 2644 Banksville Rd Suite 100, Pittsburgh PA 15216 · Directions
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When they operate
Schedule type not published.
Ages served
- 4-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 88 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
A crib sheet in a crib used for sleeping in the infant room was observed to be loose. Loose crib sheets pose a potential risk of entanglement and suffocation for an infant.
Corrected by Oct 9, 2025
- Violation
3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
The hallway garbage can contained a used cup and straw. The garbage can did not have a plastic liner bag.
Corrected by Oct 9, 2025
- Violation
3270.75(b) · A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.
The first aid kit in the toddler room was observed on top of stacked items stored behind a low bookshelf and was accessible to the children.
Corrected by Oct 9, 2025
- Violation
The first aid kit in the toddler room was observed to be missing soap.
Corrected by Nov 10, 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.
Peeling, yellow paint was observed on the climbing apparatus in the outdoor play area.
Corrected by Oct 10, 2025
- Violation
In the one-year-olds room, push toys, observed to be hanging on the gate in front of the exit to the outdoor play area, were obstructing the exit doorway.
Corrected by Oct 9, 2025
- Violation
The toddler room was cardboard blocks were observed to be in poor repair, having corners that were deteriorating, and pieces were flaking off.
Corrected by Oct 10, 2025
- Violation
In the pre-kindergarten room, a plastic toy pot, lid was observed to be cracked and broken.
Corrected by Oct 9, 2025
- Violation
Emergency contact information for child #1 and child #2 was missing the release person's address.
Corrected by Nov 19, 2025
- Violation
Commercially packaged, sliced apples, labeled, "keep refrigerated", were found in a lunch box in a backpack in a cubby in the pre-kindergarten room and was at risk of spoilage.
Corrected by Nov 9, 2025
- Violation
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
The file for staff person #1 was lacking proof of 12 hours of annual PD training.
Corrected by Oct 3, 2024
- Violation
The emergency plan on file did not address continuity of operations. The file for Staff Person #5 did not contain the Pa. Health and Safety update 2022 which was required to be completed by 12.30.22, as per Announcement C-22-06.
Corrected by Sep 26, 2024
- Violation
Staff person #5 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/Pediatric CPR and Get Started with Center-based Care: Building Blocks for Quality.
Corrected by Oct 10, 2024
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
Staff person #2 has acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic.
Corrected by Oct 3, 2024
- Violation
3270.35(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) · A group supervisor shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified at §3270.35(b)(1)-(4). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
The file for staff person #2 was missing a transcript or verification of experience to qualify them as a group supervisor.
Corrected by Oct 18, 2024
- Violation
The play kitchen in the preschool room had an exposed bolt sticking out that could be dangerous to the children. The play mats in the 1yo room were cracking and peeling. The rest mats in the 1yo room were also cracking and peeling and not in good repair.
Corrected by Oct 3, 2024
- Violation
3270.161(d) · Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.
Multiple children's lunch boxes were observed in the Pre-K room unrefrigerated, and a yogurt was observed inside of one lunch box and a cheese stick inside of the other lunchbox, which can be hazardous if not properly refrigerated. Multiple children's lunch boxes were observed in the Pre-K Counts room unrefrigerated, and a yogurt was observed inside of one of the lunch boxes, which can be hazardous if not properly refrigerated.
Corrected by Oct 3, 2024
- Violation
The facilities emergency plan did not state they would make accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities or children with chronic medical conditions. The facilities parent letter did not state they would make accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities or children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected by Oct 18, 2024
- Violation
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
The annual emergency drill's completed at the facility were dated 12/7/2022 and 12/12/2023, more than 12 months apart.
Corrected by Oct 18, 2024
- Violation
The facility does not have documentation verifying that the most recent emergency plan was submitted to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
Corrected by Oct 18, 2024
- Violation
The file for Staff #1 contained documentation of Pediatric First-Aid/CPR training on 2.15.21 and 6.6.23, which exceeded the expiration of the 2021 training.
Corrected by Dec 13, 2023
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
The file for Staff #2 (see IS Code Sheet), contained a Child Abuse Clearance dated 6.24.22, which was after initial service. The file for Staff #3 (see IS Code Sheet), did not contain an NSOR Certificate or application dated prior to initial service. The file for Staff #4 contained State Police Clearances dated 2.28.17 and 4.28.22, Child Abuse Clearances dated 5.21.18 and 5.26.23, and FBI Clearances dated 5.10.18 and 5.24.23, which exceeded the 60-month renewal requirement.
Corrected by Dec 13, 2023
- Violation
The First-Aid Kit, in Room E, did not contain tape.
Corrected by Dec 18, 2023
- Violation
A handwashing sign was not posted at the toilet, in the first stall, in the restroom used by the preschool children.
Corrected by Nov 27, 2023
- Violation
The Immunization Record, in the file for Child #1, did not contain documentation of the Influenza vaccination, and an exemption letter was not available.
Corrected by Nov 10, 2023
- Violation
3270.133(5) · Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.
The Epinephrine Injection, for Child #2, in Room C, had an expiration date of 9/2023.
Corrected by Nov 10, 2023
- Violation
3270.133(6) · A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.
The Albuterol Sulfate Inhaler, for Child #3, in Room B, did not contain written consent for administration of the medication.
Corrected by Nov 10, 2023
- Violation
The file for Staff #3 did not contain a signed Disclosure Statement.
Corrected by Nov 10, 2023
- 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 #3 (see IS Code Sheet) contained documentation of Pediatric First-Aid/CPR training on 6.6.23, which exceeded 90 days of hire.
Corrected by Dec 13, 2023
- Violation
The fire drill documentation showed that a fire drill was held on 4.5.23 and not again until 7.20.23, which exceeded the 60-day requirement.
Corrected by Dec 13, 2023
- Violation
As confirmed by the operator, the Emergency Plan was not sent to the local municipality or to the county emergency management agency.
Corrected by Dec 18, 2023
- 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 form, in the file for Child #1, did not contain the address of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Corrected by Oct 24, 2022
- Violation
The hall restroom, used by preschool children, did not have a handwashing sign posted at two toilets.
Corrected by Oct 21, 2022
- Violation
The file for Staff #1 contained documentation of completion of Pediatric First-Aid/CPR training on 1.30.19 and 7.3.21, which exceeded the renewal requirement. The file for Staff #3 contained documentation of completion of Pediatric First-Aid/CPR training on 3.7.20 and 3.16.22, which exceeded the renewal requirement.
Corrected by Oct 21, 2022
- Violation
The files for Staff #3 did not contain verification of Fire Safety training in 2021.
Corrected by Oct 21, 2022
- Violation
The file for Staff #2 (see IS Code Sheet), contained a State Police Clearance dated 9.28.22, which exceeded the start date, and no application was available. The file for Staff #3, contained State Police Clearances dated 7.11.16 and 8.10.21, and Child Abuse Clearances dated 7.12.16 and 9.2.21, which exceeded the 60-month renewal requirement. The file for Staff #5, contained Child Abuse Clearances dated 2.2.17 and 3.11.22, which exceeded the 60-month renewal requirement.
Corrected by Oct 21, 2022
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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 #1 contained written evaluations dated 9.20.21 and 9.29.22, which exceeded the 12-month requirement. The file for Staff #3 (see IS Code Sheet), did not contain a written evaluation in 2021.
Corrected by Oct 24, 2022
- Violation
3270.123(a)(1) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
The Agreement, in the file for Child #3, did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
Corrected by Oct 21, 2022
- 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 or work phone number. The Emergency Contact form, in the file for Child #2, did not contain the enrolling parent's work address.
Corrected by Oct 24, 2022
- Violation
The Emergency Contact form, in the file for Child #1 and Child #3, did not contain the address of the release person.
Corrected by Oct 24, 2022
- Violation
The Immunization Record, in the file for Child #1, did not contain documentation of the influenza vaccination according to the ACIP recommendation.
Corrected by Oct 25, 2022
- Violation
The two most recent Health Assessments, in the file for Staff #5, exceeded the 24-month renewal requirement.
Corrected by Oct 21, 2022
- Violation
The file for Staff #6 did not contain two written, nonfamily references, as only one was available.
Corrected by Oct 24, 2022
- Violation
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
Staff person #1 was observed roughly placing Child #1, #2, and #3, all young toddlers, on their rest mats repeatedly when they would not stay on their mats at nap time.
Corrected by Jan 24, 2022
- Violation
The signed disclosure statement on file for Staff person #5, with a hire date of 9/27/21, is dated 10/19/21, not at hire. The NSOR on file for Staff person #6, with a hire date of 8/19/21, and whose provisional hire period ended on 10/3/21, is dated 10/21/21, after the provisional period ended. The signed disclosure statement on file for Staff person #7, with a hire date of 7/28/21, is dated 8/1/21, not at hire.
Corrected by Nov 5, 2021
- Violation
The files for Staff person #1, #2, #3, and #4, previously employed by the legal entity, who all began employment at the new location on 7/19/21, do not include documentation of emergency plan training for the new location. The file for Staff person #7, with a date of hire of 7/28/21, includes verification of emergency plan training, dated 8/26/21, not at hire. The file for staff person #8, with a hire date of 10/25/21, does not include verification of emergency plan training completed at hire.
Corrected by Nov 12, 2021
- Violation
The most recent Pediatric First Aid/CPR training on file for Staff person #1, dated 3/13/21, is dated after the expiration of the previous training, completed 2/18/19. The most recent Pediatric First Aid/CPR training on file for Staff person #2, dated 4/10/21, is dated after the expiration of the previous training, completed 2/18/19. The most recent Pediatric First Aid/CPR training on file for Staff person #3, dated 4/10/21, is dated after the expiration of the previous training, completed 2/18/19. The file for Staff person #7, with a hire date of 7/28/21, does not include verification of completed pediatric First Aid/CPR training, which was required to be completed within 90 days of hire, 10/26/21.
Corrected by Jan 16, 2022
- Violation
3270.75(a) · A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space.
The lunch room, where children have meals and snacks, does not contain a first aid kit.
Corrected by Nov 5, 2021
- Violation
The refrigerator in the pre-toddler room, where children's lunches are stored, did not have an operable thermometer.
Corrected by Nov 5, 2021
- 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 form on file for Child #1 does not include the telephone number for the child's physician/health care provider. The emergency contact form on file for Child #5 does not include the complete address for the child's physician/health care provider.
Corrected by Nov 10, 2021
- 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 on file for Child #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 does not include the address and/or telephone number for the enrolling parent's place of employment.
Corrected by Nov 8, 2021
- Violation
The emergency contact form on file for Child #2 and #5 does not include the health insurance coverage information for the child's health insurance.
Corrected by Nov 8, 2021
- Violation
The emergency contact form on file for Child #2 and #5 does not include a complete address for all listed release persons.
Corrected by Nov 10, 2021
- Violation
Children were observed in the lunch room without the emergency contact forms being in the room. Children from the preschool room were observed in the Pre-K Counts room without the emergency contact forms being in the classroom. There was a child receiving care in the pretoddler room without the emergency contact form being in the classroom where he was receiving care.
Corrected by Nov 5, 2021
- Violation
There was no emergency transportation plan posted in any of the classrooms or the lunch room in the facility.
Corrected by Nov 5, 2021
- Violation
The immunization record on file for Child #4, who is 4 years old, includes 2 of 3 Hepatitis B vaccinations, as recommended by the ACIP for a child this age.
Corrected by Jan 16, 2022
- Violation
The current health assessment on file for Child #3 does not indicate that all age-appropriate screenings have been conducted as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics
Corrected by Nov 19, 2021
- Violation
3270.134(a) · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.
During an observed diaper change in the older toddler room, a staff person was observed not washing the child's hands after diapering.
Corrected by Nov 5, 2021
- Violation
During an observed diaper change in the older toddler room, a staff person was observed opening the hands free can to dispose of the diaper with their hand, not the foot pedal.
Corrected by Nov 5, 2021
- Violation
The file for Staff person #4, with a hire date of 1/8/21, does not include an initial health assessment dated within 12 months of the first day of employment.
Corrected by Nov 5, 2021
- Violation
The tuberculosis test on file for Staff person #4, with a hire date of 1/8/21, is dated 9/23/18, more than 12 months prior to hire.
Corrected by Nov 5, 2021
- Violation
3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
There were feeding bottles in the Infant room which were not labeled with the child's name for whom they were intended.
Corrected by Nov 5, 2021
- Violation
3270.171(c) · Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
The safe drop off and pick up procedures notification was not posted in the facility.
Corrected by Nov 9, 2021
- Violation
3270.31(h)/3270.192(2)(iii) · All staff persons shall complete the professional development under subsection (f). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
The file for Staff #7, with a hire date of 7/28/21, lacked documentation of health and safety training numbers 1 - 9, as listed in the regulation 3270.31(f). Training was required to be completed within 90 days of hire, 10/26/21,
Corrected by Dec 30, 2021
- Violation
The provider did not have verification of notifying parents information on how to access the Chapter 3270 child care center regulations electronically or instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.
Corrected by Dec 30, 2021
- Violation
3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
The file for Staff person #1, with a hire date of 7/1/13, does not include verification of health and safety training required to be completed by 6/17/21, as per Chapter 3270 updates that went into effect on 12/19/20..
Corrected by Jul 16, 2021
- Violation
The first aid kit in the school age room does not include tape.
Corrected by Jul 16, 2021
- Violation
There was a hole in the flooring in Room H. There is uneven concrete on the walkway into the building which is a tripping hazard.
Corrected by Jul 16, 2021
- Violation
There were no handwashing signs at any of the sinks or toilets in the facility.
Corrected by Jul 16, 2021
- Violation
The facility does not have ASTM certification of poured surface in the outdoor play space.
Corrected by Jul 16, 2021
- Violation
The file for Staff person #1, who has been employed by the legal entity since 7/1/13, has 2 health assessments dated 6/1/20 and 3/12/18, more than 24 months apart. The file for Staff person #2, who has been employed by the legal entity since 4/5/14, has health assessments dated 8/12/18 and 9/2/20, more than 24 months apart.
Corrected by Jul 16, 2021
- Violation
The emergency plan does not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities. or children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected by Jul 16, 2021
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Oct 9, 2025 inspection noted: “A crib sheet in a crib used for sleeping in the infant room was observed to be loose. Loose crib sheets pose a potential risk of entanglement and suffocation fo…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Oct 3, 2024 inspection noted: “The file for staff person #1 was lacking proof of 12 hours of annual PD training.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Oct 30, 2023 inspection noted: “The file for Staff #1 contained documentation of Pediatric First-Aid/CPR training on 2.15.21 and 6.6.23, which exceeded the expiration of the 2021 training.” — what has changed since then?
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