A Child Care LLC
A Child Care LLC is a certified child care center in Pittsburgh, PA, with capacity for 64 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 92 violations, 6 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (27 of 92). 21 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #218 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh and has more citations per inspection than 97% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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The file for Staff #1 contained an NSOR /clearance after the start date with children. The two most recent child abuse clearances on file for Staff #3 are dated 8/24/20 and 1/28/26, more than 60 months apart.
In the Preschool space, a bag of Miracle Grow, labeled keep out of the reach of children, was observed on the floor near the art supplies and accessible to children.
In the Front Room, a loose screw was observed at the bottom of the gate, and not in good repair.
In the Front Room, peeling green paint was observed on the outlet cover on the back wall. In the boy's bathroom, damaged plaster/drywall was observed in the last stall near the toilet paper dispenser.
In the Middle Room (right), a green bin was observed to be cracked with sharp edges, which could cause injury.
The two most recent health report forms on file for Child #2 are dated 3/13/23 and 5/12/25, more than 12 months apart. The most recent health report form on file for Child #5 is dated 7/10/23, more than 12 months prior to the date of inspection.
The immunization record on file for Child #5, who is 4 years old, includes 3 out of 4 DTAP immunizations and 1 out of 2 Hepatitis A immunizations recommended for a child this age by the ACIP
The file for Staff #1 contained a staff health assessment form dated 11/24/25, after the start date with children. The most recent staff health assessment on file for Staff #3 is dated 1/4/24, more than 24 months prior to the date of inspection. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)
The facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
The most recent emergency drill on file at the facility is dated 2/17/25, more than 12 months prior to the date of inspection.
The file for Child #3, enrolled for more than 60 days, did not contain an initial health assessment.
The file for Staff #1, identified as an assistant group supervisor, contained a high school diploma but lacked documentation of a total of 2 years' experience with children.
The agreement form for Child #3 lacked the date of the child's admission.
The agreement form on file for Child #1 - Child #5 was the original agreement, not a copy.
The emergency contact form for Child #3 lacked the child's physician's name, physician's address, and physician's phone number. The emergency contact form for Child #4 lacked the child's physician's address.
The emergency contact form for Child #3 lacked written parental consent for emergency medical care.
The emergency contact form for Child #4 lacked the health insurance coverage name.
The emergency contact form for Child #4 lacked the address and phone number of the child's release person(s).
The most recent emergency contact review on file for Child #1 is dated 6/3/25, more than 6 months prior to the date of inspection. The most recent emergency contact review on file for Child #2 is dated 6/9/25, more than 6 months prior to the date of inspection. The most recent emergency contact review on file for Child #4 is dated 6/10/25, more than 6 months prior to the date of inspection.
The most recent agreement form review on file for Child #5 is dated 6/19/25, more than 6 months prior to the date of inspection.
The emergency contact form for Child #3 lacked written parental consent for administration of minor first aid procedures by facility staff.
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The file for Staff #1 lacked a disclosure statement.
At the time of inspection, the ceiling in the Pink Room was observed to be leaking water and draining into buckets on the floor.
In the Pink Room, pink paint to the right of the half wall was observed to be peeling.
The facility's most recent documented fire drill is dated 2/15/25, more than 60 days prior.
The facility's most recent documented fire alarm test is dated 3/1/25, more than 30 days prior.
The file for Staff #1 lacked verification of 2 years' experience with children.
The file for Staff #1 lacked two written, nonfamily references.
The file for Staff #1 contained an NSOR clearance dated 3/6/20, more than 60 months prior. The file for Staff #2 contained an NSOR clearance dated 3/5/20, more than 60 months prior.
The facility's emergency plan lacked information regarding continuity of operations.
During the renewal inspection on 3/28/25, it was observed that the windows and walls on the left side of the front room were damaged from a vehicular accident and were not in good repair.
In the sand table area, a hole in the plaster along the baseboard was observed. In the bathroom (right), peeling paint was observed behind the left sink. During the renewal inspection on 3/28/25, it was observed that the windows and walls on the left side of the front room were damaged from a vehicular accident, resulting in peeling and damaged plaster.
In the bathroom (left), the changing table lacked a handwashing sign.
The most recent health report form on file or Child #2 is dated 5/3/23, more than 12 months prior. The most recent health report form on file for Child #3 is dated 3/13/23, more than 12 months prior. The most recent health report form on file for Child #4 is dated 7/10/23, more than 12 months prior. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)
The file for Child #2 (PS) lacked an immunization record. The immunization record for Child #4 (PS) lacked 1 dose of DTAP and 1 dose of Hepatitis A, with no exemption on file. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)
The two most recent health assessments for Staff #1 are dated 2/10/23 and 3/24/25, more than 24 months apart.
The facility's fire drill log included dates 3/28/24 and 6/26/24, more than 60 days apart.
The facility's fire detection log included dates 9/20/24 and 10/29/24, more than 30 days apart.
The file for Child #1, enrolled more than 60 days, lacked an initial health report.
The most recent staff evaluation on file for Staff #4 is dated 8/16/23, more than 12 months prior.
The emergency contact forms for Child #1, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5 lacked the enrolling parent's work address and work phone number.
The emergency contact form for Child #1 lacked written parental consent for emergency medical care.
The emergency contact form for Child #4 lacked information regarding special needs, specified by the child's parent.
The front classroom lacked emergency contact forms for two children observed to be receiving care.
The file for Staff #3, employed more than 90 days, lacked a First Aid/CPR training.
At approximately 9:25AM staff #1 and staff #2 were observed in the front child care room with 8 children (4 older toddlers, 3 young toddlers and 1 preschool child). When asked to identify the children they were assigned to supervise, staff #1 named 4 children. Staff #2 named 4 children, however 2 of these were already named by staff #1. Staff were again asked to identify the children they were assigned to supervise. Staff #1 named 4 children. Staff #2 named 4 children, again naming 2 children that were already named by staff #1. Both attempts by staff to identify the children assigned to them resulted in child #1 not being identified by either staff person.
A reusable spray bottle containing cleaning materials was not labeled. The bottle was observed on a shelf in the rear of the preschool room.
The sink areas and the diapering areas in the 2 restrooms lacked lidded waste receptacles.
During naptime, two young toddlers were observed using plastic molded one-piece rockers as rest equipment. When asked if this equipment was agreed upon with the parents, staff stated they did not know.
An albuterol inhaler was observed in an unlocked drawer of the desk in the entry area.
The facility lacked documentation of completing an emergency drill in the last 12 months.
Based on the facility's fire drill log, two sets of consecutive drills conducted in the past 12 months were done more than 60 days apart. Documentation of a current drill is now on file.
The file for child #1 contained an initial health report dated more than 60 days after their first day in attendance. The health report is now current.
The agreement for child #1 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
The file for child #5 did not contain documentation of a child service report shared with the parent in the last 6 months.
The emergency contact forms for children #2 and #3 did not include the address and/or phone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
The emergency contact forms for children #2, #4, and #5 did not include health insurance coverage and/or policy numbers.
The files for children #2 and #3 contained emergency contact forms and agreements which were reviewed and signed by the parents more than 6 months apart. The documents are now current.
The facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted. The posted certificate expired 6/16/23.
The file for staff #3 contained an invalid state police clearance dated 5/12/21. The attachment indicated on the clearance was not on file.
Two reusable spray bottles observed in the restrooms lacked labels specifying the contents. The bottles were labeled only as "cleaning".
The safety straps on two wall mounted folding changing tables were not functional. On one changing table, 1 of the 2 straps was missing the plastic buckle that should be at the end. The second changing table had no straps. Two cracked yellow scoopers were observed in the sand tables.
Torn seams, which exposed the inner foam filling, were observed on 4 nap mats in the PS area and 2 in the toddler area. Torn plastic, which exposed the inner foam filling, was also observed on a high chair cover in the common area.
The files for children #3, #4, and #5, all enrolled over 60 days, did not contain health reports.
Staff #2 and #3 did not complete the one-hour updated health and safety training course, Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 by the deadline of 12/30/22 as set forth in Announcement C-22-06. The files for both staff now have completed training on file dated 2/30/23.
Staff #1 did not complete training in health and safety topics 1-9 within 90 days of hire. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) The training was dated 2/16/23.
Staff person #3 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 10/25/17.
The file for staff #2 lacked an evaluation completed within the past 12 months. The most recent evaluation on file was dated 12/02/21.
The file for child #3 contained emergency contact information with an incorrect date of birth.
The files for children #3 and #5 contained emergency contact information which did not include the address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
The files for children #4 and #5 contained emergency contact information which did not include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
The file for child #3 contained emergency contact information which did not include the health insurance policy number for the child.
The files for children #2 and #3 contained emergency contact information which did not include the addresses and phone numbers of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
The staff file for Staff person #1 contained an updated State Police clearance and an updated Child Abuse clearance dated 4/30/21, as well as an updated FBI clearance dated 5/1/21 all of which were not renewed within 60 months of the previously dated 3/16/16 State Police and Child Abuse clearance and previously dated 4/2/16 FBI clearance expiring. The staff file for Staff person #2, who has a start date working with children of 5/9/21, contained a National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) certificate dated 3/15/22 which was not obtained within 90 days of hire. The staff file for Staff person #3 contained a current FBI clearance dated 5/3/21 which was not renewed within 60 months of the previously dated 1/21/16 FBI clearance expiring. The staff file for Staff person #4, who has a hire date of 3/9/22, lacked a valid FBI clearance and NSOR certificate on file.
The staff file for Staff person #4, who has a hire date of 3/9/22, lacked documentation of having received emergency plan training at time of hire.
In the Green Room, a section of the carpet located to the right of the eating area near the Lego block area was observed to be frayed and detached from the floor causing a potential tripping hazard to the toddlers who receive care in that room.
The child file for Child #2, who is a preschool aged child, lacked an update health assessment every 12 months; the last health assessment on file is dated 4/3/19.
The child file for Child #1, and Child #2 both lacked a copy of their immunization record.
The child file for Child #3 lacked a flu shot for 2021. The child file for Child #4 lacked a flu shot for 2021 but has a current flu shot for 2022 on file.
The staff file for Staff person #1 contained a current health assessment dated 9/4/20 that lacked an examination for communicable disease and the results.
Staff person #3 self reported that annual emergency drill had not been conducted.
Upon review of the facility's fire drill log, the following fire drills were observed to not be conducted at least once every 60 days: 3/5/21 to 5/25/21 (81 days), 5/25/21 to 8/23/21 (90 days), 8/23/21 to 11/22/21 (91 days), 11/22/21 to 2/21/21 (91 days).
Upon review of the facility's 30 day fire testing log, the following tests were observed to have been conducted more than 30 days: 7/9/21 to 8/9/21 (31 days), 8/9/21 to 9/9/21 (31 days), 10/8/21 to 11/8/21 (31 days), 1/7/21 to 2/7/22 (31 days).
The child file for Child #1, who has an enrollment date of 11/12/21, lacked an initial health assessment within 90 days; an initial health report dated 3/1/22 is on file. The child file for Child #3, who has an enrollment date of 9/29/21, lacked an initial health assessment within 90 days; an initial health report dated 2/21/22 is on file. The child file for Child #4, who has an enrollment date of 9/7/21, lacked an initial health assessment within 90 days; an initial health report dated 2/26/22 is on file. The child file for Child #9, who has an enrollment date of 7/1/21 lacked an initial health assessment.
The staff file for Staff person #1 and Staff person #3 contained current first-aid/CPR trainings dated 2/25/22, which were not renewed on or before the expiration of the previous training certificates on file dated 12/20/19.
The staff file for Staff person #1 and Staff person #3 lacked annual fire safety training for 2021; the last two documented trainings on file were dated 12/31/20 and 2/26/22.
The staff file for Staff person #1 contained current mandated reporter training dated 5/10/21 which was not renewed within 60 months from the previously existing certificate dated 4/5/16.
The staff file for Staff person #2, who is considered an assistant group supervisor, contained an employee verification form that lacked the amount of hours per week worked thus unable to determine if this staff person has the two years of child care experience required.
The child file for Child #3 contained a financial agreement form that lacked the fee amount.
The child file for Child #2 contained an emergency contact form that lacked the phone numbers for three of the individuals listed as the designated release person.
The staff file for Staff person #2, who has a hire date of 5/9/21, contained pediatric first-aid/CPR dated 2/25/22 which was not obtained within 90 days of hire.
The staff file for Staff person #1 contained 10 out of 12 hours of child care training for 12/19/20-12/19/21.
“Core safety” marks citations about supervision and staff ratios, discipline and caregiver conduct, background checks, child protection and safe sleep, the topics our score weights most. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity. “Follow-up” marks a violation re-cited at a follow-up visit, counted once. How scores work.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $66.33 | $54.64 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $66.33 | $54.64 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $66.33 | $54.64 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $66.33 | $54.64 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $66.33 | $54.64 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $66.33 | $54.64 |
The daily price the center lists in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search for families paying privately. The state notes that rates are subject to change and programs don’t have to share them, so confirm with the center. See what daycare costs in Pennsylvania.
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Common questions
Has A Child Care LLC had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 6 violations since 2021 on the topics Daycare Record treats as core safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). The most recent, on Mar 5, 2026 (background checks): “The file for Staff #1 contained an NSOR /clearance after the start date with children. The two most recent child abuse clearances on file for Staff #3 are dated 8/24/20 and 1/28/26, more than 60 months apart.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about A Child Care LLC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at A Child Care LLC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is A Child Care LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Nov 16, 2018. Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania’s quality rating program for child care, from STAR 1 to STAR 4. It measures program quality, not inspection results, so read both.
How does A Child Care LLC compare with other daycares in Pittsburgh?
It is tied for #218 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 97% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was A Child Care LLC last inspected?
Mar 5, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does A Child Care LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $66.33 for infant, $66.33 for young toddler, $66.33 for older toddler, $66.33 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs A Child Care LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is A Child Care LLC.
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Citations are quoted from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services inspection records (Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services), including each finding and the center’s plan of correction. Rule numbers refer mostly to 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3270, the rules for child care centers; a few cite Chapter 20, which covers every certified facility. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; the “core safety” label and the score are Daycare Record’s.
To check the state’s own record, search the center’s name on COMPASS Child Care Provider Search and open its inspection history. Data refreshed Oct 16, 2026.
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