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Cynthia Francks Childcare
12134 Frankstown Rd, Pittsburgh PA 15235 · License #CER-00252698 · Child Care Center
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- (412) 798-2600
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- Address
- 12134 Frankstown Rd, Pittsburgh PA 15235 · Directions
Hours
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Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 3-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 82 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
There was an uncovered outlet in the pre-k room by the closet accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
Corrected by Jan 20, 2026
- Violation
There was a sanitizer bottles accessible to children in the OT room accessible to children, labeled "Keep out of reach of children". There was a Febreze bottle in the staff bathroom accessible to children labeled "Keep out of reach of children". There was a Lysol bottle in the pre-k room accessible to children labeled "Keep out of reach of children". There was a backpack in the YT room cubbies that contained a Butt Paste, an Aveeno Balm and a Kids Probiotic accessible to children labeled "Keep out of reach of children".
Corrected by Jan 20, 2026
- Violation
The first-aid kit in room # 12 lacked sterile gauze pads.
Corrected by Jan 20, 2026
- Violation
There were sharp exposed fence wires in the playground.
Corrected by Mar 27, 2026
- 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 on the playground fence poles.
Corrected by Mar 27, 2026
- Violation
There were a cracked plastic bin and a broken puppet with exposed foam in the SA room. There was a broken toy chain saw, two cracked plastic lids and a broken puppet with exposed foam in the PK room. There were two cracked orange cones, 3 flower shaped boards with sharp zip ties edges, broken plastic ladybug and a broken white handle on the playground play tree.
Corrected by Jan 20, 2026
- Violation
The PS cots were not labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.
Corrected by Jan 20, 2026
- Violation
The infant room refrigerator thermometer was reading 54 degrees.
Corrected by Jan 20, 2026
- Violation
The file for child #1 lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form.
Corrected by Jan 20, 2026
- Violation
Staff # 1 kept a soiled diaper on the changing table until she was done with the diaper change, instead of discarding it immediately into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.
Corrected by Jan 20, 2026
- Violation
3270.106(f) · At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.
There were 2 cots in the YT that did not have at least 2 feet of space required on three sides of a cot.
Corrected by Jan 31, 2025
- Violation
There was a Sanitizer, an equate Daily Moisturizer lotion and Fresh Cream Body lotion label " Keep out of reach of children" in the lower unlocked metal cabinet in the preschool room accessible to children. There was a GOOGONE label " Keep out of reach of children" in the lower unlocked metal cabinet in the OT room accessible to children. There was a Coppertone sunscreen and a Tylenol label " Keep out of reach of children" in the OT room cubbies accessible to children.
Corrected by Jan 31, 2025
- Violation
Ther was an unlabeled water bottle with yellow liquid in the stroller that was parked on the hallway.
Corrected by Jan 31, 2025
- Violation
The first-Aid kit in the preschool room lacked soap and tape.
Corrected by Jan 31, 2025
- Violation
There was a cracked bin in the YT room. There were 2 cracked bins in the preschool room. There was a broken tricycle in the playground. The red stroller floor is damage.
Corrected by Jan 31, 2025
- Violation
The thermometer in the kitchen refrigerator is not operable.
Corrected by Jan 31, 2025
- Violation
The OT and the YT room lacked an emergency transportation plan.
Corrected by Jan 31, 2025
- 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.
Staff # 3 did not wash the child's hands after diapering.
Corrected by Jan 31, 2025
- Violation
Staff # 3 kept a soiled diaper on the changing table until she was done with the diaper change, instead of discarding it immediately into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.
Corrected by Jan 31, 2025
- Violation
The file for child # 1 contained a current health report dated 9/26/24 that was provided after 60. The child was in care longer than 60 days without initial health report.
Corrected by Jan 31, 2025
- Violation
Per staff statements, Child #1 received an injury on 3/28/24. The incident report was completed the following day and placed in the child's classroom mailbox for Child #1's parent.
Corrected by Aug 23, 2024
- Violation
Base on staff statements, staff have been out of ratio in the morning and end of day, when mixed age groups are combined.
Corrected by Apr 20, 2024
- Violation
The sink by the changing table in the OT room is pulling off the wall.
Corrected by Apr 20, 2024
- Violation
3270.114 · Weather permitting, children shall be taken out doors daily.
Based on staff statement the children have not been taken outside daily.
Corrected by Apr 23, 2024
- Violation
Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: PQAS first aid and CPR.
Corrected by Feb 26, 2024
- Violation
Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within the designated time frame set by OCDEL (12/2022) (see LIS code sheet): health and safety update.
Corrected by Feb 26, 2024
- Violation
Staff #1 was observed provided care for children alone without a valid FBI clearance on file. Staff #1 was a provisionally hired employee.
Corrected by Feb 26, 2024
- Violation
Observed staff #1 leave the Older Toddler room for a break at naptime when 8 older toddlers were in care but they were not all on their mats and sleeping at the time. More than one child was awake.
Corrected by Feb 26, 2024
- Violation
Based on staff statements, staff #1 raised her voice and yelled directly at a child on at least two occasions in December 2023.
Corrected by Mar 20, 2024
- Violation
3270.113(d) · A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children.
Based on staff statements, staff #1 raised her voice and yelled directly at a child on at least two occasions in December 2023.
Corrected by Mar 20, 2024
- Violation
The Fire Detection Letter attesting to the operability of the Fire Detection System at the facility had not been updated in the previous year. The facility had not been testing the system every 30 days upon expiration of the letter.
Corrected by May 10, 2023
- Violation
The emergency plan on site does not include provisions regarding volunteer emergency preparedness training, required as of 7/1/22, as per Announcement C-22-04.
Corrected by Feb 17, 2023
- Violation
The file for staff person #1 did not contain documentation of being fingerprinted for an FBI clearance prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. The FBI clearance is dated 9/9/22.
Corrected by Mar 10, 2023
- Violation
The child abuse clearance on file for Staff person #1 was obtained for volunteer purposes, making it invalid (See LIS Code Sheet).
Corrected by Mar 8, 2023
- Violation
The ABC rug and the World Map rug in the preschool room was frayed and curled on the edges and corner, causing a tripping hazard.
Corrected by Feb 2, 2023
- Violation
There were 2 foam blocks in the young toddler room that had teeth marks in them.
Corrected by Feb 2, 2023
- Violation
3270.111(b) · The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.
There was no written daily activity schedule in the middle school-age room.
Corrected by Feb 2, 2023
- Violation
The two most recent child service reports on file for Child #3 are dated 2/23/22 and 9/1/22, more than 6 months apart. The two most recent child service reports on file for Child #5 are dated 3/1/22 and 10/6/22, more than 6 months apart.
Corrected by Feb 2, 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 on file for Child #1 does not include the complete address for the child's pediatrician/source for medical care.
Corrected by Feb 2, 2023
- Violation
The most recent influenza vaccination on file for Child #1, who is 5 years old, is dated 11/26/18, more than 1 year ago, as recommended annually for a child this age. The immunization record on file for Child #2, who is 4 years old, includes 0 of 1 recommended MMR immunizations recommended for a child this age by the ACIP; 0 of 1 Varicella immunizations recommended for a child this age by the ACIP; and 0 annual influenza vaccines recommended annually for a child this age by the ACIP. The immunization record on file for Child #3, who is 16 months old, includes 3 of 4 recommended Pneumococcal immunizations recommended for a child this age by the ACIP. The immunization record on file for Child #4, who is 15 months old, includes 0 Influenza immunizations recommended annually for a child this age by the ACIP.
Corrected by Feb 2, 2023
- 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.
Staff were observed changing diapers in the young toddler room and not washing the child's hands following the diaper change.
Corrected by Feb 2, 2023
- Violation
3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
There were infant feeding bottles for 2 infants that were not labeled with the name of the child for whom they were intended.
Corrected by Feb 2, 2023
- Violation
In the young toddler room, the cabinet under the changing table had multiple toxics labeled "Keep out of reach of children," and had the handle broken preventing the lock on the cabinet from keeping the cabinet closed, resulting in the toxics being accessible to children.
Corrected by Feb 8, 2022
- Violation
3270.75(b) · A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.
In the young toddler room, the cabinet with the first-aid bag was unlocked resulting in the first-aid kit being accessible to children.
Corrected by Feb 8, 2022
- Violation
The exit door to the front sidewalk in the young toddler room was unable to be opened, and the exit door to the front sidewalk in the older toddler room was sticking to the doorframe, obstructing the door from being opened.
Corrected by Apr 22, 2022
- Violation
3270.133(6) · A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.
In the infant room, there was Infants' Tylenol for child #1 that lacked written parental consent for administration of the medication.
Corrected by Feb 8, 2022
- Violation
The parent of each enrolled child was not provided with information on how to access the DHS child care regulations electronically.
Corrected by Feb 9, 2022
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Jan 13, 2026 inspection noted: “There was an uncovered outlet in the pre-k room by the closet accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Jan 27, 2025 inspection noted: “There were 2 cots in the YT that did not have at least 2 feet of space required on three sides of a cot.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Apr 11, 2024 inspection noted: “Per staff statements, Child #1 received an injury on 3/28/24. The incident report was completed the following day and placed in the child's classroom mailbox fo…” — what has changed since then?
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