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2230 Golden Mile Hwy, Pittsburgh PA 15239 · License #CER-00249030 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.27(e) · The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.
The letter to parents explaining emergency procedures indicated communication with parents would occur through an app the facility no longer uses. Based on statements made by staff, the facility no longer uses the Remind app and instead now uses the Lillio app.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 22, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. 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 #2 lacked documentation of completing fire safety training annually. The most recent documentation with both their name and the date of completion was dated 2/17/24.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 23, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
The file for staff #1 contained a child abuse clearance which was not renewed within 60 months. The clearances on file were dated 6/18/20 and 6/20/25. Current documentation is now on file.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 23, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Staff #1 did not renew their mandated reporter training within 60 months. This is evidenced by the previous certificate being dated 2/08/20 and the most recent certificate being dated 2/10/25. Current documentation is now on file.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 23, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.
The cover of a floor level air vent in Room 1 (nap room) was not attached to the vent housing leaving sharp metal areas accessible. Thorned thistle plants were observed along the building in the outdoor play space. Two long protruding bolts on the base of the toilet lacked covers in the restroom connected to Room 2 (classroom).
Corrected Corrected by Nov 26, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
Peeling paint was observed in the following areas; on the top rail of the fence surrounding the outdoor play space, on both door frames serving as entrances to the facility on the rear porch, on the inside of the restroom door and the area near the support bar in the restroom connected to Room 1 (nap room).
Corrected Corrected by Nov 26, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.82(g) · Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.
Urine build up was observed around the base of the toilet on both sides in the restroom connected to Room 1 (nap room).
Corrected Corrected by Oct 22, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.
Broken plastic was observed on a blue basket containing Magna-Tiles in Room 1 (nap room). Two holes which exposed the inner foam filling were observed on a nap mat labeled for child #2.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 22, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(c) · When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.
Emergency contact forms were not present in Room 2 (classroom) while children were observed in care.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 26, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) · The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.
The file for child #1 contained emergency contact information and an agreement which were not reviewed and signed by the parent within 6 months. The documents were dated 2/05/25 and 9/12/25 and are now current.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 22, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.133(3) · The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container.
The first aid kit in Room 2 (classroom) contained medication which was not labeled for use by a specific child ; burn cream, insect sting relief, and antibiotic ointment.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 26, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.
Tests of the facility's smoke detectors were conducted more than 30 days apart; 9/04/25 and 10/06/25 (32 days).
Corrected Corrected by Oct 22, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 #1,2, and 3 contained consecutive evaluations dated more than 12 months apart. Current evaluations are now on file for all 3 staff.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 6, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.66(e) · Arts and crafts materials shall be nontoxic.
Two cans of shaving foam, both labeled keep out of reach of children, were observed in storage cabinets. Based on statements made by staff, the shaving foam is used by children for art projects.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 27, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.
Three protruding nails heads were observed on the threshold trim of the door to room 2. A portion of the railing cap on the deck was no longer attached, creating a pinch point.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 6, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
Damaged plaster was observed at the base of the kitchen door in room 1.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 6, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.
The following storage bins were observed to be cracked creating sharp edges and pinch points; in room 1; the bin containing matchbox cars and the bin containing wooden blocks. Outside, the bin containing sand box toys.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 20, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.104(a) · Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.
The flat screen TV in room 2 was not anchored. The TV is located on a low shelf and accessible to children. Four areas of broken plastic with sharp edges were observed on one of the 3 picnic tables located on the deck.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 6, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.108(c) · Styrofoam cups and plates may not be used.
Styrofoam cups were observed in a kitchen cabinet with other dinnerware. When asked, staff stated the foam cups had been used by children for hot chocolate.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 6, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(3) · The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).
The files for children #1 and #2 did not contain documentation of completed child service reports shared with the parents in the last 6 months.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 6, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) · The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.
The emergency contact form and the agreement for child #3 were not reviewed and signed by the parent at least once in a 6-month period. The documents were updated on 9/07/23 and again 9/07/24.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 6, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 #3, a preschooler, contained consecutive health reports dated more than 12 months apart. The initial health report was dated 1/06/22. The only other health report on file was dated 8/26/24. A current health report is now on file.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 6, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.
PREVIOUSLY CITED ON SIN-00241226The bolts on the toilet base in the Right Side/Half Day Preschool Classroom were observed to be missing the protective caps allowing the bolts to be exposed.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 15, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.
The siding on the left side and back side of the facility was observed to have large areas of algae growth. The algae was observed to wipe away with both a wet and dry paper towel. The algae growth created building surfaces that are not clean.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 14, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.
The bolts on the toilet base in the Right Side/Half Day Preschool Classroom were observed to be missing the protective caps allowing the bolts to be exposed.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 14, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
One electrical outlet was observed to be missing a protective receptacle cover in the half day Preschool Classroom.
Corrected Corrected by May 13, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.
SECOND CITATION The front door to the facility was observed to be in disrepair on the bottom left corner as viewed from the foyer area. The facility is past the correction date for the repair. FACILITY PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 4.16.24.
Corrected Corrected by May 13, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.82(g) · Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.
At approximately 10am, the toilet in the restroom in the Full Day Preschool classroom was observed to have a significant amount of dried urine around the base area of the toilet. The restroom was observed to have a strong smell of urine.
Corrected Corrected by May 13, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.
The front door to the facility was observed to be in disrepair on the bottom left corner as viewed from the foyer area.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 17, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.133(5) · Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.
One expired Albuterol Inhaler was observed in the medication bag in the Full Day PreK side of the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 16, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.107 · A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.
The thermometer in place in the refrigerator in the kitchen area was observed to measure at 50° F.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 27, 2024
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.161(d) · Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.
Two lunch boxes containing potentially hazardous foods requiring refrigeration were observed on top of a cubby in the Left classroom. The items requiring refrigeration were chicken and a yogurt.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 27, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
Two strings of Christmas lights were observed to be missing protective receptacle covers on the connecting ends of the strings.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 29, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.
Damaged plaster was observed in the front foyer area where the children's cubbies had been prior to moving them into the classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.91(a) · Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.
In the Right Classroom one of the exits to the back deck was observed to be blocked by a bookshelf.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 18, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a) · The facility shall have an emergency plan.
A copy of the current emergency plan was not available for review at the time of the inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 18, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.34(c) · A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week.
The Director is not currently on site at the facility during operating hours as they are working in another facility operated by the same Legal Entity.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 19, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.
In the Left Classroom a bottle of gel sanitizer labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children was observed on a low shelf in an unlocked cabinet.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 19, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.66(b) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.
An unlabeled spray bottle containing a cleaning solution was observed in the Right Classroom Restroom.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 18, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.82(i) · A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.
The receptacle in place at the classroom sink in the Left Classroom was missing a lid.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 18, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.
Verification that the facility has tested the fire alarms since their initial opening on 9.5.23 was not on file at the time of the inspection. The fire alarms are required to be tested every 30 days.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 18, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.25(a) · The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.
A copy of the current certificate of compliance and the negative sanction letter were not posted in a conspicuous location.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 18, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
20.71(a)(7) · The Department may deny, refuse to renew or revoke a certificate of compliance for fraud or deceit in obtaining or attempting to obtain a certificate of compliance.
On 9.6.2023, the Department received documentation from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Police Department that the Health Assessment that had been presented for Staff Person #1, dated 8.20.2023, could not be confirmed as valid.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 10, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.66(b) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.
A spray bottle, that was reported to contain Windex, was observed under the Kitchen area sink.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 29, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.75(c) · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.
The first aid kit in the Left child care space was missing gloves.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 29, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.18(a) · The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.
The insurance policy presented lacked an indication of the facility address and/or premises.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 31, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.82(h) · A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.
Handwashing signs were missing from the sink and toilet in the Right child care space restroom. A handwashing sign was missing from the sink in the Left child care space restroom.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 29, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.82(i) · A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.
A lidded waste receptable was not in place in the restrooms or the sinks in the Right and Left child care spaces.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 29, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.107 · A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.
The refrigerator in the kitchen area was missing an operable thermometer.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 29, 2023
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(a) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.
The health assessment presented as the current health assessment for Staff #1 is deemed unacceptable and invalid. The health assessment presented appeared to be an altered copy of the prior health assessment with the date changed and other information edited out and altered.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 31, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.