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Developing Dreams Child Care And Learnin
3373 Babcock Blvd, Pittsburgh PA 15237 · License #CER-00245467 · Child Care Center
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- (412) 364-7761
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- Address
- 3373 Babcock Blvd, Pittsburgh PA 15237 · Directions
Hours
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Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 1-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 38 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- 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 for Child #2 lacked the enrolling parents work address and telephone number.
Corrected by Sep 9, 2025
- Violation
The files for Staff #1 and Staff #2 contained State Police Clearances, Child Abuse Clearances, and FBI Clearances that were not obtained within 60 months of the previous clearances. The file for Staff #2 contained a disclosure statement that lacked a date.
Corrected by Sep 15, 2025
- Violation
Located in the Infant Room closet was a cleaning material that was in a container that does not specify the content. Staff identified the bottle contents as bleach.
Corrected by Sep 9, 2025
- Violation
The outdoor steps that lead from the facility to the play space had become separated from the wall.
Corrected by Sep 13, 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.
In the Outdoor Preschool Play Space, the blue playground structure had multiple areas on the platforms where the paint was peeling.
Corrected by Sep 13, 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 for Child #1 and #3 lacked the amount of the fee to be charged.
Corrected by Sep 9, 2025
- 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 file for Child #1, an Older Toddler, contained a Health Report that had been updated in an interval greater than 12 months.
Corrected by May 19, 2025
- Violation
The file for Child #3, enrolled for more that 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of a 4th dose of the DTAP vaccination and a 4th dose of the Pneumococcal vaccination as required based on the child's age as per the ACIP recommended schedule.
Corrected by Sep 9, 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.
At approximately 11:30 AM in the Preschool Classroom the children did not wash their hands prior to sitting down to eat lunch.
Corrected by Sep 10, 2025
- Violation
In the Preschool Room there were two electrical outlets on the surge protector underneath the desk that lacked protective receptacle covers. The outlets were accessible to children 5 years of age and younger.
Corrected by Apr 9, 2025
- Violation
A recalled Mamaroo Rocker was observed in the Infant Room.
Corrected by Apr 9, 2025
- Violation
Observed an empty plastic bag on the ground in the hallway of the Preschool Classroom and accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
Corrected by Apr 9, 2025
- Violation
In the Preschool Classroom on the white shelf near the back wall there was a surge protector that was missing two protective outlet covers. These outlets were accessible to children 5 years of age and younger.
Corrected by Sep 5, 2024
- Violation
3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.
The temperature of the hot water in the children's upstairs bathroom sink measured 132° F.
Corrected by Sep 5, 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 Older Toddler Room there was blue peeling paint on the column in the middle of the room. In the Preschool Room there was peeling yellow paint underneath the window along the baseboard. In the Infant Room there was chipping yellow paint on the wall beneath the fire extinguisher. In the Outdoor Play Space both of the blue sets of steps had peeling and flaking paint.
Corrected by Sep 16, 2024
- Violation
In the Preschool Room there was a blue storage container that was cracked and a small child sized folding chair that was ripped creating cutting hazards for the children in care.
Corrected by Sep 5, 2024
- Violation
The file for Child # 2 contained Child Service Reports dated more than 6 months apart
Corrected by Sep 5, 2024
- 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 for Child #2 lacked the address of the child's physician.
Corrected by Sep 5, 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 Form for Child #3 lacked the enrolling parents work address and telephone number.
Corrected by Sep 5, 2024
- Violation
The Emergency Contact Forms for Child #2 and Child #3 lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Sep 5, 2024
- 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 file for Child #2, a Young Toddler, contained Health Reports that were updated in an interval greater than 6 months.
Corrected by Sep 5, 2024
- 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 file for Child #1, a Preschooler, lacked an updated health report within the last 12 months.
Corrected by Sep 21, 2024
- Violation
The file for Child #3 an Infant, enrolled for more that 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of a Rotavirus vaccination, 2nd dose of the DTAP vaccination, 2nd dose of the HIB vaccination, 2nd dose of the Pneumococcal vaccination, and 2nd dose of the Polio vaccination as required based on the child's age as per the ACIP recommended schedule.
Corrected by Sep 5, 2024
- Violation
The Emergency Contact Form in the file for Child #2 lacked signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Corrected by Sep 5, 2024
- Violation
Upon review of the facility's Fire Drill log, the following drills were observed to have been conducted more than 60 days apart: 5/5/24-7/12/24 (68 days).
Corrected by Aug 30, 2024
- Violation
The two standalone smoke detectors; one in the basement and one in the upstairs hallway were not operable at the time of the Renewal Inspection. Upon review of the facility's 30-day fire testing documentation, the following tests were observed to have been conducted more than 30 days apart: 11/12/23-12/29/23 (47 Days), 12/29/23-2/16/24 (47 Days), 2/16/24-3/27/24 (40 Days), 3/27/24-5/5/24 (39 Days), 5/5/24-7/12/24 (68 Days), 7/12/24-8/30/24 (49 Days).
Corrected by Sep 5, 2024
- Violation
3270.151(c)(1) · An adult health assessment must include a physical examination.
The staff file for Staff person #7, contained a current health assessment dated 4/20/23 that was observed to lack a physical exam as evidence by the box for 'yes' was not checked off by the doctor.
Corrected by Sep 21, 2023
- Violation
Staff person #1 through Staff person #7, have not completed the one-hour Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 training by 12/30/22 as required per announcement C-22-06.
Corrected by Sep 22, 2023
- Violation
In the Preschool Room a six-outlet surge protector power strip located on the floor to the left of the teachers' desk was observed to lack two protective outlet covers and was accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
Corrected by Sep 19, 2023
- Violation
3270.66(e) · Arts and crafts materials shall be nontoxic.
In the Preschool Room a plastic bin containing Dab-O-Ink bingo markers, which staff disclosed are sometimes used by the children for various art projects, were observed to not be labeled nontoxic.
Corrected by Sep 19, 2023
- Violation
In the Preschool Room a resting mat was observed to be torn in multiple places exposing the foam inside causing the mat to not be in good repair.
Corrected by Sep 19, 2023
- Violation
In the Young Toddler and Infant Rooms, seven pack n play playards used by infants and young toddlers in care were observed to not be labeled for the use of a specific child.
Corrected by Sep 19, 2023
- Violation
The child file for Child #4 contained an updated emergency contact information form that was observed to lack the name(s) and phone number(s) of the individual(s) that should be contacted in an emergency.
Corrected by Sep 22, 2023
- 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 child file for Child #1, who was a young toddler at the time, was observed to contain an updated health report dated 9/21/22 which was conducted more than 6 months from the previously dated 2/9/22 health report on file. The child file for Child #2, , who is a young toddler, was observed to lack an updated health report; the most recent health report on file is dated 1/6/23 which is more than 6 months old. The child file for Child #3, who was a young toddler at the time, was observed to contain an updated health report dated 5/23/23 which was conducted more than 6 months from the previously dated 8/19/21 health report on file.
Corrected by Oct 3, 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 child file for Child #4, who is a preschool aged child, was observed to contain an updated health report dated 5/30/23 which was conducted more than 12 months from the previously dated 5/17/21 health report on file.
Corrected by May 30, 2023
- Violation
The staff file for Staff person #3, contained a current health assessment dated 6/15/23 which was conducted more than 24 months from the previously dated 9/14/20 health assessment on file. The staff file for Staff person #4, contained a current health assessment dated 8/31/23 which was conducted more than 24 months from the previously dated 5/7/21 health assessment on file. The staff file for Staff person #7, contained a current health assessment dated 4/30/23 which was conducted more than 24 months from the previously dated 4/27/21 health assessment on file.
Corrected by Aug 31, 2023
- Violation
3270.151(c)(3) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.
The staff file for Staff person #7, contained a current health assessment dated 4/20/23 that was observed to lack an examination for communicable disease and the results as evidence by the box for 'no' was not checked off by the doctor.
Corrected by Sep 21, 2023
- 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 staff file for Staff person #7, contained a current health assessment dated 4/20/23 that was observed to lack a physician or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide childcare as evidence by the box for 'yes' was not checked off by the doctor.
Corrected by Sep 21, 2023
- Violation
Upon review of the facility's fire drill log, the following drills were observed to have been conducted more than 60 days apart: 2/6/23 - 4/10/23 (63 days).
Corrected by May 29, 2023
- Violation
Director self-disclosed that they have not been manually testing their fire detection system every 30 days.
Corrected by Oct 16, 2023
- Violation
The facility emergency plan lacked information regarding volunteer emergency preparedness, practice drills, and continuity of operations included in their emergency plan.
Corrected by Oct 9, 2022
- Violation
3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
In the Young Toddler Room, the sheets being used in a Pack N Playard used by an infant in care was observed to be loose fitting thus allowing them to bunch up and cause a potential suffocation hazard.
Corrected by Sep 6, 2022
- Violation
Upon review of the facility's emergency plan it was observed that the operator had not reviewed the emergency plan annually; the two most recent documented reviews were dated 6/3/21 and 8/22/22.
Corrected by Aug 22, 2022
- Violation
Staff person #1 through #7 did not receive training on the emergency plan annually; the last two documented trainings were dated 6/3/21 and 8/22/22.
Corrected by Aug 22, 2022
- Violation
The staff file for Staff person #1 contained a current State Police clearance dated 8/17/22, a current Chid Abuse clearance dated 8/24/22, and a current DHS FBI clearance dated 8/12/22 all of which were not renewed within 60 months of the previously dated 8/7/17 State Police clearance, 8/23/17 Child Abuse clearance, and 8/8/17 DHS FBI clearance expiring. The staff file for Staff person #2 contained a current State Police clearance dated 8/10/22 and a current DHS FBI clearance dated 8/18/22 both of which were not renewed within 60 months of the previously dated 1/13/17 State Police clearance and 1/13/17 DHS FBI clearance expiring.
Corrected by Sep 1, 2022
- Violation
Outside in the play space used by children, two spray canisters of wasp and hornet killer labeled, 'Keep Out of Reach of Children' were observed on the picnic table accessible to children.
Corrected by Sep 1, 2022
- Violation
Parts of the wood lattice fencing that is located on the side of the steps leading from the outdoor play space up to the doorway to the preschool room was observed to have broken off at the bottom of the fence causing splintering pieces on the fence and broken pieces of splintering wood on the ground resulting in a potential hazard to children in care.
Corrected by Oct 9, 2022
- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
The steps located outside of the preschool room which lead to the outdoor play space were observed to have peeling and chipping paint on them.
Corrected by Oct 9, 2022
- Violation
The sink inside the bathroom located within the Young Toddler room was observed to lack a platform or steps for the young toddlers to use while washing their hands.
Corrected by Sep 6, 2022
- Violation
Staff person #3 self reported that after a young toddler's diaper is changed that child's hands are cleaned with a baby wipe and not washed at the sink with soap and water.
Corrected by Sep 1, 2022
- Violation
3270.123(a)(1) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
The child file for Child #2 contained a financial agreement form that lacked the fee amount.
Corrected by Sep 1, 2022
- Violation
3270.131(b)(2) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.
The child file for Child #4, who is a preschool age child, was observed to contain an updated health report dated 9/7/21 which was conducted more than 12 months from the previously dated 6/27/20 health report on file. (See IS CODE SHEET).
Corrected by Oct 9, 2022
- Violation
The child file for Child #2, Child #4, and Child #5 lacked a flu shot for 2021.
Corrected by Oct 9, 2022
- Violation
The staff file for Staff person #6, contained a current health assessment dated 8/12/22 which was conducted more than 24 months from the previously dated 6/2/20 health assessment on file.
Corrected by Sep 1, 2022
- Violation
The child file for Child #1 contained a financial agreement form that was not reviewed and updated by the parent at least once in a 6-month period; the dates of the most recent updates for the financial agreement form were 6/1/21 and 6/1/22. The child file for Child #3 contained an emergency contact information form that was not reviewed and updated by the parent at least once in a 6-month period; the dates of the most recent updates for the emergency contact information form were 8/30/21 and 4/12/22.
Corrected by Sep 1, 2022
- 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 has not conducted an annual emergency drill.
Corrected by Oct 9, 2022
- Violation
At approximately 9:33 a.m. in the young toddler room with a capacity of 7, there were 8 children observed in care in the room.
Corrected by Sep 9, 2021
- Violation
On the outdoor preschool play space, there was a wooden beam in the ground near the left steps of the blue wooden play structure that was protruding out of the ground and was a potential tripping hazard.
Corrected by Oct 9, 2021
- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
On the outdoor preschool play space, there was peeling paint in multiple areas on the blue wooden play structure, including on the steps, landings, and railings.
Corrected by Oct 9, 2021
- Violation
A handwashing sign was not posted at the toilet in the bathroom in the older toddler room.
Corrected by Sep 9, 2021
- Violation
The file for child #1, a 17 month old, had an immunization record that lacked documentation of the 4th dose of the Pneumococcal vaccination by age 15 months in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP and lacked exemption documentation.
Corrected by Sep 10, 2021
- Violation
3270.133(6) · A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.
In the older toddler room, there was Infants' Fever Reducer & Pain Reliever for child #2 that lacked written parental consent for administration of the medication.
Corrected by Sep 9, 2021
- Violation
In the older toddler room, the lid on the hands-free diapering can was broken at the hinges resulting in the can not operating as a hands-free diapering can.
Corrected by Sep 10, 2021
- Violation
The file for staff person #1 had a health assessment that exceeded 24 months between assessments.
Corrected by Sep 9, 2021
- Violation
The facility had an emergency plan that lacked a plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected by Sep 17, 2021
- Violation
The facility lacked proof of purchase of the interconnected fire detection system in accordance with 62 P.S. 1016(c)(3).
Corrected by Oct 9, 2021
- Violation
The parent of each enrolled child was not provided with information on how to access the DHS child care regulations electronically.
Corrected by Sep 17, 2021
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Sep 9, 2025 inspection noted: “The Emergency Contact Form for Child #2 lacked the enrolling parents work address and telephone number.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Apr 9, 2025 inspection noted: “In the Preschool Room there were two electrical outlets on the surge protector underneath the desk that lacked protective receptacle covers. The outlets were ac…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Sep 5, 2024 inspection noted: “In the Preschool Classroom on the white shelf near the back wall there was a surge protector that was missing two protective outlet covers. These outlets were a…” — what has changed since then?
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