Angel Academy J & C LLC
Angel Academy J & C LLC is a certified child care center in Pittsburgh, PA, with capacity for 31 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 84 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (35 of 84). 16 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 #181 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh and has more citations per inspection than 92% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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The facility did not have clearances for facility person #2, who cleans the center on Wednesdays while children are in care.
In the storage room, where children pass through when going outside, Lysol disinfectant wipes were in a bag on the floor, and a small bottle of Gain laundry detergent was on a low shelf. Both were labeled "keep out of the reach of children" and accessible to children. In the bathroom off the toddler classroom, a box of Clorox toilet wand refills labeled "keep out of the reach of children" were accessible in the unlocked cabinet below the sink. The door to the office, which is off the toddler room, was open and 3 Sure Sense air fresheners, labeled "keep out of the reach of children" were in the office stored at a level accessible to children. Off of the preschool classroom, the lock to the right cabinet under the sink in the kitchen was broken allowing Clorox Scentiva, Clorox Cleaner and Bleach and Members Mark Oven, Grill and Fryer Cleaner all labeled "keep out of the reach of children" accessible to children due to the gate to the kitchen not being locked. Lysol disinfecting wipes, labeled "keep out of the reach of children" were accessible to children in an unlocked storage room door in the preschool classroom.
Three cans of shaving cream labeled "keep out of the reach of children" were seen in the storage room off the infant classroom. When asked what they are used for, Staff #1 stated they were used to make slime with the school-age children.
The first aid kit in the infant classroom was accessible to children in a purple backpack on a child size table.
The first aid kit in the infant room did not contain tape.
A metal transition strip was detached from the floor from the doorway between the infant and toddler classrooms. The corner of the purple carpet in the preschool classroom was curling creating a tripping hazard.
Foam blocks with teeth marks were on the shelf in the preschool classroom accessible to toddlers who were receiving care in the room and still placing objects in their mouths.
A shelf in the toddler classroom was covered with a grain covering on the base of the shelf and a white paper-like covering over the top. Appearing to be stuck to the cabinet with adhesive at one time, the covering was peeling in multiple areas.
The immunization record of Child #2 did not contain documentation of a second Hepatitis A vaccination as recommended by the ACIP.
Bananas, clementines and apples were on shelf by the kitchen in the preschool classroom and not refrigerated. Staff #1 stated the fruit was not purchased on the day of the inspection.
The approved Child Service Report on file for Child #2 was dated 3/9/2026, more than 6 months from their start date at the facility (see LIS code sheet).
The emergency contact form for Child #2 did not contain the address of the child's physician.
The emergency contact form for Child #2 did not contain the telephone number for one of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Based on the dates on each form, the emergency contact form and financial agreement for Child #2 was updated more than 6 months from the prior.
The file of Child #1 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.
The file of Child #1 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
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Approximately 4 cigarette butts were observed by the fence in the facility outdoor play space.
In the toddler classroom, an unlocked cabinet below the changing table contained a roll of pink trash bags accessible to children in care. In the preschool classroom, 3 glue sticks with removeable lids less than 1 inch in diameter and broken crayons also less than an inch in diameter were accessible to children still placing objects in their mouths in pencil boxes on a shelf.
The most current health assessment on file for staff #1 was dated 7/7/2022, lacking documentation of an updated health assessment within 24 months.
Documentation of the fire safety trainings of staff #1 were dated 1/12/2024 and 3/13/2025 and staff #2's were dated 1/14/2024 and 3/13/2025, exceeding 12 months.
Documentation of a current annual evaluation completed within the past 12 months was not on file at the facility for staff #2 and staff #3.
The file of child #3, enrolled for more than 12 months (see LIS code sheet), did not contain documentation of 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, which is to be completed and shared with families at least every 6 months.
The financial agreement of child #4 did not include the arrival and departure times of the child.
The emergency contact form of child #1 did not include the work address or work telephone number of the enrolling parent.
The emergency contact form of child #1 did not include 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 or documentation this is not applicable to the child.
The emergency contact form of child #1 and child #2 each contained one release person designated by the parent which did not have an address listed.
The file of staff #1 contained 7 of 12 total hours of professional development hours in their annual training period lacking 5 hours.
The file of staff #1 contained documentation of child abuse (5/17/2018 and 9/28/2023) and PA state police (5/11/2018 and 5/17/2023) clearances which were renewed more than 60 months from the prior clearance.
In the kitchen area off the preschool classroom, a sharp knife with a green handle was on the counter and accessible to children due to the gate not being locked.
The door to the storage room, located in the back infant/nap room, was open which made floor cleaner and paint cans stored on the floor of the room, and disinfecting wipes on a lower shelf accessible to children. Oder Ban cleaner was accessible in an unlocked cabinet below the sink in the restroom off of the middle toddler classroom. The cleaners, paint and wipes were labeled keep out of the reach of children.
The gate from the preschool classroom to the kitchen area was not locked giving children access the countertop oven which was in use. The temperature of the oven was set to 250 degrees F, and the outside of the oven was unable to be touched for more than a brief second by the certification representative due to the temperature of the unit being well over 110 degrees F.
The first aid kits in the back infant/nap classroom and the middle toddler classroom did not contain soap.
A patio heater, approximately 6.5 feet high, was in the infant/nap classroom causing a hazard to the children. In the outdoor play space, the lock was not on the gate which made the running air conditioning units and a rusty grill accessible to children in care.
The file of child #3, identified as a young toddler (see coded LIS sheet), contained a health assessment dated 8/31/2023 and an updated health assessment dated 3/19/2024, exceeding 6 months.
The file of child #1, identified as a preschool-age child (see coded LIS sheet), contained a health assessment dated 1/3/2023 and an updated health assessment dated 3/26/2024, which exceeded 12 months. The file of child #2, identified as a preschool-age child (see coded LIS sheet), contained a health assessment dated 2/11/2022 but did not contain an updated assessment within the last 12 months.
The file of staff #1 contained a health assessment dated 2/27/2022 and an updated health assessment dated 3/3/2024 which is more than 24 months apart.
The file of child #4 contained an initial health assessment dated 2/27/2024 which was more than 60 days from their start date at the facility (see coded LIS sheet).
Documentation showed pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR training for staff #1 (1/26/2022 and 3/15/2024) and staff #3 (8/22/2021 and 4/11/2024) were updated after the prior trainings expired.
The financial agreement of child #3 was not signed by the parent and the agreement of child #4 was not signed by the provider.
The emergency contact form of child #1 did not include the telephone number of the child's physician.
The emergency contact form of child #3 did not contain the enrolling parent's work address and work telephone number and the form of child #4 did not contain the enrolling parent's work address.
The emergency contact form of child #3 and #4 did not include the health insurance policy number for the child.
The emergency contact form of child #3 did not contain the addresses of the persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
The file of child #3 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.
The file of child #3 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
The file of staff #1 contained 9 hours of professional development in their annual training year lacking 3 hours to meet the 12 annual hour requirement. Staff #1 had 5 hours dated 3/23/2024, after their training year now providing them with 14 hours.
Based on the fire drill log, documentation of the last fire drill occurred more than 60 days ago on 6/1/2023.
At approximately 10:10 am, facility person #1 was observed to be caring for a mixed age group of 14 children between the one-year-old and school-age. It was stated facility person #3 was using the restroom and returned to the classroom at approximately 10:30 am.
At approximately 10:10 am, 14 children were observed to be being cared for by facility person #1 in the preschool classroom which has a measured capacity of 11. At approximately 10:30, 9 children were observed to being cared for by facility person #2 in the from school-age classroom which has a measured capacity of 7.
The signed disclosure statement of facility person #1 was on the form dated 11/2015 and not the current form.
The lock to the door of the storage room off the infant classroom was broken allowing paint cans, Orange Champ, and disinfectant, which were on the floor, accessible to children. All were labeled keep out of the reach of children. Liquid white-out, labeled keep out of reach of children, was on the table in the preschool classroom accessible to children.
The school age classroom contained a first-aid kit in a backpack on a shelf by the main door accessible to children.
The first aid kit in the school age classroom did not contain sterile gauze.
The infant classroom, though not currently in use, contained stacked toys and boxes up to approximately 3 feet high which could fall on a child. The handle to the storage room door in the infant classroom was loose and a panel in the wooden fence outside the storage room door had fallen off leaving approximately a 6 inch opening in the fence.
The changing table in the toddler classroom did not contain a handwashing sign.
In the preschool classroom where a toddler was receiving care, small foam blocks and markers with removable caps, all less than an inch in diameter, were accessible to children still placing objects in their mouths.
The immunization records of child #1 and #4 did not contain documentation of a current influenza vaccination in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.
The emergency plan did not include a contingency plan or contingency fund which can help strategize how to pay for repairs, pay staff, and continue to run the business after a disaster or emergency strikes the area.
The facility did not provide documentation of emergency drills conducted at least annually.
The annual reports of the inspection of the fire detection system exceeded 12 months (9/27/2021 and 11/3/2022).
The financial agreement of child #1 did not contain their arrival and departure times.
The emergency contact form of child #4 did not contain 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 or documentation this is not applicable to the child.
The emergency contact forms of child #1 and #3 did not include the health insurance policy number.
The emergency contact form of child #3 did not contain the address and telephone number for an individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
The file of child #3 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.
The file of child #2 and #3 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
The facility did not provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the child care center regulations electronically.
The completed NSOR verification certificate of facility person #1 (see LIS code sheet) was dated more than 45 days from their start date with children.
The first-aid kit in the toddler (yellow) classroom did not contain an assortment of adhesive bandages and the infant (blue) classroom first-aid kit did not contain tape.
The toddler (blue) classroom contained foam blocks, which had teeth marks as evidence they were accessible to children placing objects in their mouths.
The immunization record of child #1, an older toddler, did not contain documentation of an annual influenza vaccination and child #2, also an older toddler, lacked documentation of 1 dose of Hepatitis B, 2 doses of DTAP, 1 dose of HIB, 2 doses of Pneumococcal, 1 dose of Polio, current Influenza, 1 dose of MMR, 1 dose of Varicella and 2 doses of Hepatitis A in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.
The health assessment of facility person #1 indicated that a physical examination was not conducted.
The most recent documentation of fire safety training of facility person #2 was dated 4/14/2021and did not contain verification of current fire safety training within the past year.
The file of child #4 did not contain a completed financial agreement.
The financial agreement of child #1 and 3 did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
The financial agreement of child #3 did not contain the services to be provided to the family and child.
The financial agreement of child #5 did not contain the arrival and departure times of the child.
The financial agreement of child #5 did not contain the release persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
The emergency contact information of child #1 did not contain the phone number of the child's physician.
The emergency contact information of child #3 did not contain the enrolling parent's work telephone number and child #4 did not contain the work address and work telephone number of the enrolling parent.
The emergency contact information of child #4 did not contain the addresses of the release persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
The file of child #3 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.
The file of child #3 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
The file of facility person #2 contained documentation of 6 of the 12 required hours of training between 12/19/2020 and 12/19/2021.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $64.00 | $55.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $64.00 | $55.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $62.00 | $53.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $52.00 | $44.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $52.00 | $44.00 |
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.
About this center
Common questions
Has Angel Academy J & C LLC had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 5 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 Apr 29, 2026 (background checks): “The facility did not have clearances for facility person #2, who cleans the center on Wednesdays while children are in care.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Angel Academy J & C LLC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Angel Academy J & C LLC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Angel Academy J & C LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Aug 21, 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 Angel Academy J & C LLC compare with other daycares in Pittsburgh?
It is tied for #181 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 92% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Angel Academy J & C LLC last inspected?
Apr 29, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Angel Academy J & C LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $64.00 for young toddler, $64.00 for older toddler, $62.00 for preschool, $52.00 for young school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Angel Academy J & C LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Angel Academy J & C 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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