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Cynthia K Francks Child Care
2140 Ardmore Blvd, Pittsburgh PA 15221 · License #CER-00252363 · Child Care Center
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- (412) 271-4840
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- Address
- 2140 Ardmore Blvd, Pittsburgh PA 15221 · Directions
Hours
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Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 3-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 80 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.
There was an electrical cord hanging from a yellow seahorse on the OT room wall creating a shocking and tripping hazard.
Corrected by Jun 15, 2026
- Violation
The operator did not provide the parents of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures.
Corrected by Jun 15, 2026
- Violation
On 6/9/26 a group of OT were observed playing in the playground. The playground is missing part of the fencing creating an unsafe area providing access to a parking lot.
Corrected by Aug 14, 2026
- Violation
There was a hand sanitizer bottle on top of a shelf in the SA room label " keep out of reach of children" accessible to children.
Corrected by Jun 15, 2026
- Violation
3270.66(a)/3270.66(d) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.
There was a Chelidonium Majus plant considered toxic in the toddler's playground area accessible to children.
Corrected by Jun 15, 2026
- Violation
There were four damaged ceiling tyles in the indoor play space. There were two broken metal fence pipes creating sharp edges and a bended fence on back of the preschool/SA playground. There was garbage in the playground area while the toddlers were using the playinground.
Corrected by Aug 14, 2026
- Violation
There was a cracked blue basket in the preschool room. There was a ripped blue couch with exposed foam in the SA room library area. There were 2 ripped puppets with exposed foam and a cracked playhouse door in the OT room.
Corrected by Jun 15, 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.
During naptime there were four cots with less than 2 feet of space on three sides of the cots while the equipment was in use in the preschool room.
Corrected by Jun 15, 2026
- 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 file for child #1 lacked the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care on the emergency contact form.
Corrected by Jun 15, 2026
- Violation
3270.131(b)(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler.
The file for child # 1 a young toddler contained a current health report dated 4/27/26 that was not obtained withing 6 months of the previous health report dated 7/14/25. The file for child # 2 a young toddler contained a current health report dated 1/2/26 that was not obtained withing 6 months of the previous health report dated 5/22/25. The file for child #3 a young toddler contained a current health report dated 8/6/25 that was not obtained withing 6 months of the previous health report dated 7/30/24.
Corrected by Jun 15, 2026
- Violation
The file for child # 4 a preschooler lacked an updated health report. The previous report was dated 1/17/24.
Corrected by Jun 15, 2026
- Violation
There was a Top Care Infant Paint and Fever bottle without the name of the child for whom the medication is intended.
Corrected by Jun 15, 2026
- Violation
The operator was not maintaining a medication log for a nonprescription medication Top Care infant's Pain & Fever for children #5 and #6.
Corrected by Jun 15, 2026
- Violation
3270.161(d) · Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.
There was a lunch box out of the refrigerator that contained lunchmeat. The lunchbox was in a cubby in the preschool room.
Corrected by Jun 15, 2026
- Violation
According to the Fire Detection System Test Log, the tests were greater than 30 days apart from 3/2/26 to 4/27/26.
Corrected by Jun 15, 2026
- Violation
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
The file for staff # 1 lacked 10 out of 12 required hours of annual childcare training, from 12/19/24 to 12/19/25.
Corrected by Jul 15, 2026
- Violation
The first- aid kit in the YT lacked tweezers.
Corrected by Feb 27, 2026
- Violation
The thermometer in the refrigerator in the infant room was not operable.
Corrected by Feb 27, 2026
- Violation
There is an uncovered protective outlet on the right side of the wall by the teachers closet in the OT room accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
Corrected by Feb 27, 2026
- Violation
The diaper changing are in the YT and infant room lacked hands-free covered can.
Corrected by Feb 27, 2026
- Violation
"Based on staff statements, the child care facility was flooded on 1/3/26. Due to the damage caused by the flood, all the drywall at the bottom of the walls will be cut out and replaced. All of the flooring has been removed and will be replaced. The facility is working with a professional restoration company to make the repairs."
Corrected by Jan 6, 2026
- Violation
There was a bag of Potting Mix label "keep out of reach of children." accessible to children in the playground. There was a hand sanitizer label "keep out of reach of children." accessible to children in on top of a cabinet on in the SA room. There was a Coppertone Sun protector label "keep out of reach of children." accessible to children in a cubby in the OT room.
Corrected by Jul 3, 2025
- Violation
There was a trash can without a lid that contained trash that has been contaminated with human secretion in the SA room.
Corrected by Jul 3, 2025
- Violation
The first aid kit in the SA room lacked gloves.
Corrected by Jul 3, 2025
- Violation
There were 3 cracked bins in the SA room. There was a cracked bin in the preschool room. The red 6 seat buggy was cracked in 3 different spots.
Corrected by Jul 3, 2025
- Violation
On June 18 around 8:30 am, Staff # 2 did not claimed child #1 during the supervision and ratio check.
Corrected by Jul 3, 2025
- Violation
The operator did not notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.
Corrected by Jul 3, 2025
- Violation
The most recent smoke alarm testing was 7/19/24, which is more than 30 days prior.
Corrected by Sep 10, 2024
- Violation
At approximately 11:15 am, 9 children, two staff, and a therapist were observed playing the indoor gross motor space. Staff #1 named 6 children as being in their assigned group: including 1 preschool aged child and 5 older toddlers. Staff #2 stated that they did not have a group of assigned children. Staff #2 stated that she was responsible for the whole group of children. When asked to name all the children, Staff #2 was unable to name all the children therefore, leaving three older toddlers that were not named as part of an assigned group of children.
Corrected by Jul 17, 2024
- Violation
3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
There were 2 nails sitting under the girl's bathroom unlocked counter accessible to children.
Corrected by Jun 7, 2024
- Violation
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
The file for staff # 1 lacked 6 out of 12 required hours of annual childcare training, from 12/19/22 to 12/19/23.
Corrected by Jun 7, 2024
- Violation
The file for staff #1 contained a current fire safety training dated 1/12/24 that was obtained pass a year from the previous fire safety training certificate dated 10/7/22.
Corrected by Jun 7, 2024
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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 right side of the building wall by the table in the playground. Three was damaged plaster on the girl's bathroom wall.
Corrected by Jun 7, 2024
- Violation
There was a cracked Castle slide in the playground. There was a cracked sand box toy and 2 foam blocks with teeth marks in the pre-k room. There were 2 cracked baskets in the YT room. There was a cracked bin and 2 cracked wooden fire station toys in the OT room. There were 2 cracked baskets in the preschool room.
Corrected by Jun 7, 2024
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3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
The file for child # 2 lacked the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form.
Corrected by Jun 7, 2024
- Violation
The files for child # 1 and 2 lacked the information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation, on the Emergency contact form.
Corrected by Jun 7, 2024
- Violation
The operator was not maintaining a medication log for a prescription medication, Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Aerosol For child # 3.
Corrected by Jun 7, 2024
- Violation
3270.161(d) · Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.
There were 2 gallons of milk and 1 yogurt plastic tub on top of the cubbies in the OT room.
Corrected by Jun 7, 2024
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3270.113(d) · A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children.
Staff #1 was observed to be using harsh, demeaning language in the presence of children. Corroborating statements from the Staff interviewed attest to Staff #1demeaning and harsh language used in the presence of children.
Corrected by Jul 8, 2024
- Violation
The file for Staff # 2 lacked verification of completion of the updated health and safety training.
Corrected by Jul 9, 2024
- Violation
Corroborating statements from the Staff interviewed confirmed that Staff #1 does single out and threaten the children in care.
Corrected by Jul 9, 2024
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3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
Observed a laminator that had a metal cutting blade on the back that was accessible to the children in care and created a cutting hazard.
Corrected by Jun 26, 2023
- Violation
Staff person #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: (Pediatric First Aid/CPR).
Corrected by Jun 26, 2023
- Violation
Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): (Pediatric First Aid/CPR).
Corrected by Jun 26, 2023
- Violation
The file for Staff #1 contained a volunteer disclosure statement. The file for Staff #3 contained a State Police request that was obtained after their date of hire and therefore incorrectly provisionally hired. Staff #3 was observed to be working alone in the Young Toddler Classroom unsupervised without all clearances in their file.
Corrected by Jun 26, 2023
- Violation
Observed a surge protector with three missing protective outlet covers in the Preschool Classroom. These outlets were accessible to children 5 years of age and younger.
Corrected by Jun 26, 2023
- Violation
Observed hand sanitizer labeled, "Keep Out of Reach of Children, " in an unlocked low drawer in the Young Toddler Classroom that was accessible to the children in care.
Corrected by Jun 26, 2023
- Violation
The first aid kit in the Older Toddler Classroom lacked nonporous gloves.
Corrected by Jun 26, 2023
- Violation
Observed multiple large weeds sticking through the metal fence and various pieces of garbage in the outdoor play space that created a tripping and tangling hazard to the children in care.
Corrected by Jun 26, 2023
- Violation
Observed a large play structure that had foam flooring underneath it in the Indoor Gross Motor space that was obstructing the exit from the facility.
Corrected by Jun 26, 2023
- Violation
Observed a wooden easel in the Preschool Classroom that had multiple small metal tacks that were sticking out in the back creating a cutting hazard for the children in care.
Corrected by Jun 26, 2023
- Violation
The Health Report for Child #3 lacked a signature by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP or the individual's professional title.
Corrected by Jun 26, 2023
- Violation
The Health Report for Child #1 and #2, both enrolled for more than 60 days, did not contain documentation of an influenza vaccination as required based on the child's age as per the ACIP recommended schedule.
Corrected by Jun 26, 2023
- Violation
3270.133(6) · A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.
The file for Child #4 lacked parental permission for Infants Motrin.
Corrected by Jun 26, 2023
- Violation
The file for Staff #4 contained a Health Assessment that was deemed unacceptable.
Corrected by Jun 26, 2023
- Violation
Located in the Preschool Classroom were two spray bottles that did not specify the contents. Staff disclosed that it was a disinfectant.
Corrected by Sep 2, 2022
- Violation
The first aid kit located in the Young Toddler room lacked nonporous gloves.
Corrected by Sep 2, 2022
- Violation
Located in the Preschool Classroom was a low hanging chalkboard that had a detached trim piece on the right side creating a pinch point. In the Preschool Classroom there was a metal cabinet that had rust along the bottom creating a rough edge.
Corrected by Sep 2, 2022
- Violation
The Emergency Contact information was not present in the Young Toddler Room for Child #3. The Emergency Contact information was not present in the Older Toddler Room for Child #2. The children were present and receiving care in those rooms.
Corrected by Sep 2, 2022
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3270.166(1) · A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.
The file for Child #1, an infant, lacked a written formula and feeding schedule obtained from the parent.
Corrected by Sep 2, 2022
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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 for Child #2 and #4 lacked the address of the child's physician.
Corrected by May 24, 2022
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The Health Report for Child # 1 lacked a signature by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP and the individual's professional title.
Corrected by May 24, 2022
- Violation
The Health Report for the following children lacked verification of ongoing vaccines in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. The report for Child #3 lacked a 4th dose of DTAP and a influenza vaccination.
Corrected by May 24, 2022
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3270.182(1) · A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
The Health Report for the following children lacked verification of ongoing vaccines in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. The report for Child #3 lacked a 4th dose of DTAP and a influenza vaccination.
Corrected by May 24, 2022
- Violation
Based on review of the facility's fire drill log, the school-age room was listed as the hypothetical location in both February and March 2022.
Corrected by Apr 29, 2022
- Violation
3270.75(b) · A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.
There was a black shoulder bag sitting on a wooden toy in the hallway, making it accessible to the young toddlers playing in the hall at the time of the inspection.
Corrected by Feb 10, 2022
- Violation
The bottom of one of the letters of reference in the file for staff person #2 was blurred, so the date and signature was not visible.
Corrected by Feb 10, 2022
- Violation
Both the state police clearance rap sheet and the FBI rap sheet in the file for staff person #1 included a charge that was missing a disposition and grade. The staff person was within their 45-day provisional period, but was observed in the hallway alone with 4 young toddlers
Corrected by Feb 10, 2022
- Violation
The child abuse clearance in the file for staff person #1, who was observed caring for children in the preschool room at the time of the inspection, was for volunteer purposes.
Corrected by Dec 21, 2021
- Violation
In the young toddler room, there was a stack of cots on coasters that was obstructing the doorway leading from that room into the older toddler room.
Corrected by Dec 21, 2021
- Violation
The last emergency plan training in the file for staff person #1, observed at the facility at the time of the inspection, was dated 10/7/2020.
Corrected by Nov 9, 2021
- Violation
There was a bottle of hand sanitizer sitting on a low shelf in the preschool room, making it accessible to the children in care at the time. The directions included instructions to keep out of the reach of children.
Corrected by Oct 26, 2021
- Violation
At approximately 2:10pm, upon entering the preschool room, staff person #1 was present with 10 children, a combined group of 8 preschoolers and 2 school-age children. This certification representative counted 10 children and then asked staff person #1 if that number was correct. The staff person stated they had 9 children and as they were identifying the children, child #1, a school-ager, popped up from behind 2 tables. The staff person then stated that they thought there were 9 children because they couldn't see child #1 behind the tables.
Corrected by Sep 16, 2021
- Violation
During the unannounced visit, the most recent inspection summary, dated 7/8/21, which included an item of noncompliance that had not yet been corrected, was not posted anywhere in the facility.
Corrected by Sep 16, 2021
- Violation
3270.106(j) · Toys, bumper pads, or pillows may not be present in a crib while an infant is sleeping in the crib.
At approximately 9:40 am, in the infant room where staff person #1 was present with two infants, a plush puppet animal was observed in the pack and play with child #1, a 9 month-old. Based on conversation with staff person #1, the child was in the pack and play to go to sleep.
Corrected by Aug 12, 2021
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Jun 9, 2026 inspection noted: “There was an electrical cord hanging from a yellow seahorse on the OT room wall creating a shocking and tripping hazard.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Feb 26, 2026 inspection noted: “The first- aid kit in the YT lacked tweezers.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Jan 15, 2026 inspection noted: “"Based on staff statements, the child care facility was flooded on 1/3/26. Due to the damage caused by the flood, all the drywall at the bottom of the walls wil…” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error