Banks Learning Center Five
Banks Learning Center Five is a certified child care center in Duquesne, PA, with capacity for 72 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 37 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (13 of 37). 5 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #3 of 7 centers in Duquesne and has more citations per inspection than 67% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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The file(s) for Staff Person(s) #1 and #2 contained Child Abuse Clearances (#1: 02.02.2021 and 06.11.2026) (#2: 02.09.2021 and 06.10.2026) and FBI Clearances (#1: 01.30.2021 and 05.27.2026) and (#2: 03.25.2021 and 06.02.2026) that were dated more than 60 months apart. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)
In the After School Room #2, the first aid kit lacked assorted bandages. In the Pre-School Room, the first aid kit lacked tape.
The carpet leading into the indoor play space was lifting posing a tripping hazard.
The Initial Child Health Report for Child(ren) #1, enrolled for more than 60 days, was lacking from the child file. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)
The last two Mandated Reporter Trainings for Staff Person(s) #2 were dated (06.03.2020 and more than 60 months apart. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)
The two most recent Child Abuse Clearances for Staff #2; Staff #4 and Staff #5 were dated more than 60 months apart. The two most recent FBI Clearances for Staff #2 were dated more than 60 months apart. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET).
In the gym, in an unlocked storage room, it was observed: Paint and Round-Up Bug Spray labeled "Keep out of the reach of children" was accessible to children.
In the Main Afterschool Room #1 (a measured childcare space) the exit door was unable to be opened.
In the Infant Room, on a 3-tiered shelf between the windows and restroom was a cracked yellow bin posing a cutting hazard.
In all rooms, the rest equipment lacked labels with the names of the specific children.
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The two most recent health assessments for Staff #1 (Dated: 05.2022and 06.2024) and Staff #4 (Dated: 04.2022 and 06.2024) were dated more than 24 months apart.
Staff Person #1 (2 Hours); Staff #2 (0 Hours); Staff #3 (0 Hours); Staff #4 (6 .5 Hours); Staff #5 (0 Hours) and Staff #6 (O Hours) lacked a minimum of 12 hours of childcare training. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)
The two (2) most recent Health Assessments, in the file for Staff # 1, exceeded the 24-month renewal requirement.
The Fire Testing Log contained documentation of testing on 2.1.24 to 3.30.24, and 4.6.24 to 6.2.24, which exceeded the 30-day requirement.
The file for Staff #2 (see IS Code Sheet) contained documentation of the Health & Safety - 1-Hour Update, dated 3.8.23, which was due by 12.30.22. The file for Staff #3 contained documentation of First-Aid/CPR training on 3.11.23, which was not Pediatric.
Upon arrival to the facility at approximately 10:05am, Staff Person #2 was observed to be in their car in the parking lot outside the facility. Staff Person #2 went in through a side door as Cert Rep went in through the front door with two parents dropping off 2 preschool age children. Upon entering the PS Classroom Cert Rep observed Staff Person's #2 and #3 moving children between the PS and Toddler Classrooms. It was reported that Staff Person #3 was caring for the children together in the PS classroom prior to Staff Person #2's return inside the facility. After reviewing the emergency contact forms to confirm dates of birth of the children present it was determined that Staff Person #3 was caring for a mixed age group that included 2 young school agers, 2 older school agers, 3 preschoolers and 1 older toddler while Staff Person #2 was outside in their car. Initially Staff reported that the older toddler was a preschool age child. With the determination that the youngest child in the mixed age group was an older toddler, Staff Person #3 was not compliant with the required 1:6 ratio as she was caring for 8 children. These 8 children did not include the 2 preschool children being…
Staff Person #1, who has been identified as the Director at the facility, is not present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week.
The files for Staff Person's #4 and #5 lacked verification of experience to qualify them for the position that they were reported to be performing at the facility.
A bottle of bleach was observed on the windowsill in the restroom in the Preschool Classroom. The bleach was accessible to School Age children who were receiving care in the space.
An unlabeled spray bottle that was reported to contain Fabuloso was observed in a locked closet in the Multipurpose Classroom.
In the Infant Classroom, a bin containing empty plastic bags was observed on a low shelf and would be accessible to children receiving care in the space.
The file for Child #3 lacked an updated immunization record to verify that the child had received all the vaccinations recommended by the ACIP. The most recent immunization report for the child lacked one dose of the recommended DTAP, HIB and Pneumococcal vaccinations. The immunization report also lacked documentation that the child had received the recommended Varicella and Hepatitis A vaccinations. A written exemption for the missing recommended immunization was not on file at the time of the inspection.
The files for Staff Person's #1, #2, #3 and #4 lacked completion of the required 1-hour Health and Safety Training update by 12.30.22. The update was completed on 3.8.23 for Staff Person's #2 and #3, 3.10.23 for Staff Person #4 and 6.11.23 for Staff Person #1.
The file for Staff Person #1 lacked verification that they had received fire safety training within the 12 months prior to the current fire safety training on 1.3.23.
The emergency contact form for Child #2 lacked the policy number for the child's health insurance information.
The updates to the emergency contact form and financial agreement for Child #1 has exceeded 6 months since last update on 10.4.22.
The current Certificate of Compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location in the facility.
The file for Staff Person #1 lacked 9 of their required 12 hours of child care training in their respective training year.
The hot water in the Multi Purpose Room was measured at 126.2° F. The hot water in the Infant Room, that is used for changing children from the Multi Purpose Room, was measured at 130° F.
The first aid kit in the Infant Classroom was missing gloves.
A strap was missing from one of the bucket high chair table seats in the Multi Purpose Classroom.
The temperature in the refrigerator in the office was measured at 55° F.
The facility lacked documentation of an annual emergency drill prior to 12/19/21. The documented emergency drill was dated 5/6/22.
The facility lacked proof of purchase of the interconnected fire detection system.
The file for Child #1 lacked an initial health assessment and immunization record within 60 days of enrollment. Based on the listed enrollment date the child has been enrolled for 99 days.
The Emergency Contact Form for Child #1 lacked the addresses for two of the release persons listed.
The current Certificate of Compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location. The posted Certificate expired in 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.
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Common questions
Has Banks Learning Center Five had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 3 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 Jun 29, 2026 (background checks): “The file(s) for Staff Person(s) #1 and #2 contained Child Abuse Clearances (#1: 02.02.2021 and 06.11.2026) (#2: 02.09.2021 and 06.10.2026) and FBI Clearances (#1: 01.30.2021 and 05.27.2026) and (#2: 03.25.2021 and…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Banks Learning Center Five?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Banks Learning Center Five since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Banks Learning Center Five’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Oct 2, 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 Banks Learning Center Five compare with other daycares in Duquesne?
It is #3 of 7 centers in Duquesne by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 67% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Banks Learning Center Five last inspected?
Jun 29, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
Who runs Banks Learning Center Five?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Banks Learning Center Five.
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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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