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Creative Minds Learning Center Llc
250 Mount Lebanon Blvd Ste 417, Pittsburgh PA 15234 · License #CER-00252104 · Child Care Center
Contact
- Phone
- (412) 343-4363
- Address
- 250 Mount Lebanon Blvd Ste 417, Pittsburgh PA 15234 · Directions
Hours
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 1-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 135 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
The PA State Police Criminal History on clearance for Staff person #1 (see LIS code sheet) does not include a dissemination date, making it invalid. The two most recent FBI clearances on file for Staff person #2 are dated 4.27.20 and 6.20.25, more than 60 months apart.
Corrected by Dec 12, 2025
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
Staff person #4 completed mandated reporter training on 1.30.25, more than 60 months after the previous training dated 1.28.20.
Corrected by Jan 30, 2025
- Violation
The file for Staff person #3, who was classified as a group supervisor, does not have verification of a Bachelor's degree in education or a related human services field; or a Bachelor's degree with 30 credits in education or a related human services field and 1 year of verified child care experience; or an Associate's degree in education or a related human services field and 2 years of verified child care experience; or an Associate's degree with 30 credits in education or a related human services field and 3 years of verified child care experience.
Corrected by Jan 14, 2026
- Violation
The first aid kit in the smaller older toddler room did not include tweezers.
Corrected by Dec 12, 2025
- Violation
There were several broken Zoob Connecting toys in the PreK room. There were wooden blocks in the PreK room that had splintered edges and corners.
Corrected by Dec 16, 2025
- Violation
There were yarn pompoms in the smaller older toddler room that were < 1 inch in size that were reportedly used for arts and craft projects with children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
Corrected by Dec 12, 2025
- Violation
The thermometer in the kitchenette in the older toddler room, where children's lunches are stored, that measured 48°F.
Corrected by Dec 11, 2025
- Violation
The two most recent child service reports on file for Child #1 are dated 8.27.24 and 8.12.25, more than 6 months apart.
Corrected by Jan 6, 2026
- Violation
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Child #2, who was a young toddler, are dated 11.19.24 and 11.25.25, more than 6 months apart. The file for Child #3, a young toddler, included health assessments dated 8.29.24 and 4.24.25, more than 6 months apart.
Corrected by Jan 18, 2026
- Violation
The immunization record on file for Child #4, who is 7 months old, includes 2 of 3 DTAP vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age.
Corrected by Dec 12, 2025
- Violation
The file for Staff person #2 includes FBI clearances dated 6.20.15 and 2.16.21, more than 60 months apart. The file for Staff person #3 includes criminal history clearances dated 3.26.19 and 11.26.24 and child abuse clearances dated 4.3.19 and 11.26.24; more than 60 months apart. The file for staff person #5 did not to include documentation of application of an FBI clearance and fingerprinting prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL; the FBI clearance is dated 6.24.24.
Corrected by Jan 20, 2025
- Violation
The Shaken Baby Policy submitted by the facility does not include language regarding the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.
Corrected by Jan 30, 2025
- Violation
3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
There was a crib in the infant room labeled for use by Child #6 with a loose crib sheet that poses a suffocation hazard.
Corrected by Jan 27, 2025
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
Staff person #5 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health & Safety Update 2022; Get Started with Center-based Care: Building Blocks for Quality (Revised) was completed on 12.1.24. Staff person #8 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/CPR; the training was completed on 11.24.24.
Corrected by Jan 8, 2025
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
Staff person #2 completed mandated reporter training on 12.16.21, more than 60 months after the previous training dated 1.9.15. Staff person #10 completed mandated reporter training on 11.20.24 more than 60 months after the previous training dated 8.23.19
Corrected by Jan 8, 2025
- Violation
There was no lidded trash can in Room 6 (Intermediate) or Room 7 (Pre-K) for the disposal of items containing human secretions and which contained paper towels from handwashing and food remains/waste.
Corrected by Jan 20, 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.
There was peeling paint in the Young Toddler room on the wall above the tail of the airplane activity wall panel; above the second section of the mounted airplane activity wall panel; and on the corner of the radiator.
Corrected by Jan 8, 2025
- Violation
There were broken Zoob connecting toys located in Room 6 (Intermediate).
Corrected by Jan 8, 2025
- Violation
The thermometer in the refrigerator in the infant room where infant bottles are stored, measured 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
Corrected by Jan 8, 2025
- Violation
3270.123(a)(1) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
The agreement on file for Child #2, #4 does not include the amount of the fee to be paid by the parent/guardian.
Corrected by Jan 13, 2025
- Violation
3270.123(a)(2) · An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
The agreement on file for Child #2 does not include the date that the fee is to be paid by the parent/guardian.
Corrected by Jan 13, 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 on file for Child #5 does not include the work address and telephone number for the enrolling parent.
Corrected by Jan 13, 2025
- Violation
The emergency contact form on file for Child #5 does not include a complete address for all listed release persons.
Corrected by Jan 13, 2025
- Violation
The most recent 6-month review signature for the emergency contact form on file for Child #2 and #4 is dated 11.4.24, more than 6 months after the previous 6-month review signature from 4/2024.
Corrected by Jan 8, 2025
- Violation
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #3, who is a Young Toddler, are dated 2.23.24 and 11.18.24, more than 6 months apart..
Corrected by Jan 8, 2025
- Violation
3270.133(6) · A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.
There was Ibuprofen in Room 3 (Primary), labeled for use by a specific child which did not have written parental permission to administer.
Corrected by Jan 8, 2025
- Violation
The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #1 were dated 9.25.20 and 6.8.23, more than 24 months apart. The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #2 were dated 8.11.19 and 9.11.23, more than 24 months apart.
Corrected by Jan 8, 2025
- Violation
3270.151(c)(5) · An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
The health assessment on file for Staff person #5 does not include the physician or health care professional's assessment of the person's suitability to provide childcare.
Corrected by Jan 20, 2025
- Violation
The fire drill log on file included fire drills conducted 3.12.24-5.20.24 and 7.18.24-9/18/24, 9.18.24-12.16.24, more than 60 days apart.
Corrected by Jan 29, 2025
- Violation
The most recent annual fire detection system inspection reports is 3.20.23, more than 1 year ago and is required annually as the provider is unable to test the alarm every 30 days
Corrected by Jan 29, 2025
- Violation
The following staff files contain emergency plan training that was either updated late or completed late (after 90 days) at initial hire: #3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11 and 13. All staff participated in updated emergency plan training in 11/2023.
Corrected by Dec 14, 2023
- Violation
The files for staff # 6, 7, 8 and 13 contain fire safety training that was obtained late (exceeded 12 months). All staff completed training 11/2023.
Corrected by Dec 14, 2023
- Violation
Staff persons #3, 4, 9, 10 and 11 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): general health and safety training.
Corrected by Jan 18, 2024
- Violation
Staff persons #1,14, and 15 had not completed the following required pre-service training by 12/2022. (see LIS code sheet): health and safety update.
Corrected by Dec 14, 2023
- Violation
The following staff persons had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire or renewed the training after it expired (see LIS code sheet): pediatirc first aid and cpr: #1 due 8/2023 and obtained 11/2023; #3 due 8/2023 and obtained 11/2023; #6 due 6/2022 and obtained 3/2023; #9 due 7/2023 and obtained 11/2023; #11 due 8/2023 and obtained 11/2023; #13 due 1/2020 and obtained 3/2023; #14 due 2/2022 and obtained 11/2023; #1 due 8/2023 and obtained 11/2023.
Corrected by Dec 14, 2023
- Violation
The files for the following staff obtained or updated clearances late: #1 FBI due 10/2023 and obtained 11/2023; #2 criminal due 9/2023 and obtained 11/2023; #3 NSOR due 5/2023 and obtained 11/2023; #5 criminal, FBI and child abuse due 6/2023 and obtained 11/2023; #6 criminal, FBI and child abuse due 3/2022 and obtained 11/2023; #9 criminal, NSOR and child abuse due 4/2023 and obtained 11/2023; #12 criminal and child abuse due 7/2023 and obtained 11/2023; #15 NSOR due 2020 and obtained 12/2023.
Corrected by Dec 14, 2023
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
Staff #6 completed mandated reporter training late. it was due 6/2022 and completed 11/2023; staff #1 completed mandated reporter training late. It was due 1/2020 and completed 3/2023.
Corrected by Dec 14, 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 files for staff # 7, 8, and 13 contain evaluations that were completed late (beyond a 12 month period).
Corrected by Dec 14, 2023
- Violation
Observed exposed bolts on the gate that separates the playgrounds outside that are accessible to children.
Corrected by Dec 20, 2023
- Violation
The files for children #1, #2, and #4 contain agreements and emergency contact forms that were updated late (exceeding 6 months): All 3 files were due for updates in 2021 and were obtained 10/2023.
Corrected by Dec 14, 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 files for children #1, #2, and #4 contain health assessments that were updated late (exceeding 12 months): #1 due 8/2022 and obtained 2/2023, #2 due 11/2021 and obtained 2/2023, #4 due 11/2021 and obtained 5/2023.
Corrected by Dec 14, 2023
- Violation
The following staff obtained health assessment late (either after initial employment or renewed late): #1 due 1/2023 and obtained 12/2023; #4 due 6/2023 and obtained 11/2023; #6 due 3/2022 and obtained 12/2023; #13 due 10/2023 and obtained 12/2023; #15 due 3/2020 and obtained 3/2023.
Corrected by Dec 14, 2023
- Violation
The files for the following staff obtained TB tests late: #4 due 6/2023 and obtained 11/2023; #6 due 3/2022 and obtained 12/2023.
Corrected by Dec 14, 2023
- 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 files for children #1 through #14 lack a current/updated review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.
Corrected by Apr 5, 2023
- Violation
The facility has not implemented 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).
Corrected by Apr 5, 2023
- Violation
Staff persons #1 through #11 have 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 Mar 18, 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 files for children #4 and #6 were updated late. The health assessment for child #4 was due 1/2022 and obtained 7/2022.The health assessment for child #6 was due 8/2022 and obtained 1/2023.
Corrected by Mar 4, 2023
- Violation
The files for children #1, #2, #3 and #6 lack verification of the flu vaccination for the 2022 year. The files for children #1, #2, #3, and #6 have been updated with verification of flu vaccination for the 2022 year. Moving forward, we will be sure to implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77. Anyone without verification or exempt will not be allowed to received child care services.
Corrected by Mar 3, 2023
- Violation
The operator lacks a copy of the annual inspection of the fire safety system for the building.
Corrected by Mar 18, 2023
- Violation
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. 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 #1 contains 12 hours of training, however, 7 of the 12 hours did not fall within the annual review period (12/2021 - 12/2022). They were obtained in 1/2023. Therefore, 7 hours were obtained late.
Corrected by Mar 4, 2023
- Violation
3270.104(a) · Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.
A plastic shelving unit in the older toddler restroom was not anchored and created a tipping hazard.
Corrected by Jan 25, 2022
- Violation
3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.
The files for children #2 and #3 contained agreements which were not signed by the operator.
Corrected by Jan 25, 2022
- Violation
The telephone in the school age room lacked a posting with the required emergency numbers.
Corrected by Jan 25, 2022
- Violation
The file for staff #2 contained documentation of receiving emergency plan training more than 12 months apart. Staff #2 was trained on 8/02/20 and again on 12/20/21. The training is now current.
Corrected by Jan 25, 2022
- Violation
The files for staff #1, #2, #3, #6 through #13, and #15 and #16 lacked documentation of current certification in pediatric CPR and pediatric first aid. Most staff have completed the online portion of a hybrid class, but the face to face portion has not yet been completed.
Corrected by Feb 28, 2022
- Violation
The file for staff #2, with a start date of 8/26/19, lacked a completed NSOR certificate. The file for staff #14, with a start date of 9/27/21, lacked a disclosure statement. The file for staff #8 contained clearances which were not updated within 60 months as required; the previous state police clearance was obtained on 8/02/16 and was updated on 8/11/21. The previous child abuse clearance was obtained on 8/02/16 and was updated on 8/12/21. The clearances for staff #8 are now current. The file for staff #10 contained expired clearances which have not been updated; the most recent completed child abuse clearance on file was obtained on 4/19/15. The most recent FBI clearance on file was obtained on 4/13/15.
Corrected by Jan 25, 2022
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
Based on documentation at the facility, staff #9 did not update mandated reporter training within 60 months as required. Staff #9 completed the training on 8/25/16 and again on 9/05/21. The training is now current.
Corrected by Jan 25, 2022
- 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 files for staff #2 and #12 lacked evaluations completed in the last 12 months.
Corrected by Jan 25, 2022
- Violation
Three bottles of Clorox were accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in the school age restroom.
Corrected by Jan 25, 2022
- Violation
3270.123(a)(1) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
The files for children #1 and #3 contained agreements which did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
Corrected by Jan 25, 2022
- Violation
3270.123(a)(2) · An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
The files for children #1, #2, and #3 contained agreements which did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
Corrected by Jan 25, 2022
- Violation
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.
The file for child #2 contained an agreement which did not specify the date of the child's admission.
Corrected by Jan 25, 2022
- Violation
The file for child #5 did not contain emergency contact information.
Corrected by Jan 25, 2022
- Violation
The file for child #1 contained a health report which did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
Corrected by Jan 25, 2022
- Violation
The file for child #2 contained an immunization record which lacked documentation of receiving the influenza vaccine in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. A written exemption was not on file.
Corrected by Jan 25, 2022
- Violation
3270.133(5) · Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.
The medication box in Toddler room 1B contained expired Epi Pens. The medication intended for child #6 expired in October 2020 and the medication intended for child #7 expired in September 2020.
Corrected by Jan 25, 2022
- Violation
3270.133(6) · A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.
An Epi Pen in Toddler Room 1B, intended for child #8, lacked written parental consent for administration.
Corrected by Jan 25, 2022
- 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.
In Toddler Room 1A, three successive diaper changes were observed where children did not wash their hands afterward. Each child sat at a table preparing to eat after the diaper changes.
Corrected by Jan 25, 2022
- Violation
In Toddler Room 1A, three successive diaper changes were observed where the diapering surface was not sanitized between changes.
Corrected by Jan 25, 2022
- Violation
The files for staff #3 and #12 did not contain health assessments completed within the last 24 months. The last health assessment on file for staff #3 was dated 3/27/19. The last health assessment for staff #12 was dated 6/16/19. The file for staff #14 did not contain a health assessment. The file for staff #7 contained a health assessment which was not updated within 24 months. The most recent health assessment on file for staff #7 is now current.
Corrected by Jan 25, 2022
- Violation
In Toddler Room 1A, three successive diaper changes were observed where the staff person did not wash hands between the changes.
Corrected by Jan 25, 2022
- Violation
The files for staff #5 and #14 contained only 1 written reference.
Corrected by Jan 25, 2022
- Violation
The facility's emergency plan lacked accommodations for infants and toddlers.
Corrected by Jan 25, 2022
- Violation
3270.31(f)(10)/3270.192(2)(iii) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation 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 files for staff #4, #5, and #14, all newly hired for over 90 days, lacked documentation of completing pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Corrected by Feb 28, 2022
- Violation
The operator did not provide proof of purchase or proof of installation of the interconnected fire detection system on the day of the inspection.
Corrected by Feb 28, 2022
- Violation
At the time of the inspection, no facility persons present had current pediatric CPR and pediatric first aid training.
Corrected by Feb 28, 2022
- Violation
The files for children #2, #3, and #5, all enrolled for over the 90 days allowable under the suspension of the regulation due to COVID 19, did not contain health reports.
Corrected by Feb 28, 2022
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Dec 11, 2025 inspection noted: “The PA State Police Criminal History on clearance for Staff person #1 (see LIS code sheet) does not include a dissemination date, making it invalid. The two mos…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Dec 27, 2024 inspection noted: “The file for Staff person #2 includes FBI clearances dated 6.20.15 and 2.16.21, more than 60 months apart. The file for Staff person #3 includes criminal histor…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Dec 14, 2023 inspection noted: “The following staff files contain emergency plan training that was either updated late or completed late (after 90 days) at initial hire: #3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11…” — what has changed since then?
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