Brookline Sprouts at Tree of Life Open Bible Chu
Brookline Sprouts at Tree of Life Open Bible Chu is a certified child care center in Pittsburgh, PA, with capacity for 112 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 62 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for training & qualifications (16 of 62). 12 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 #135 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh and has more citations per inspection than 84% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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The file for Staff #1 contained clearances and a training with exceeded the 60-month renewal requirement: State Police - 9.21.20 and 9.24.25, Child Abuse - 10.2.20 and 10.12.25, FBI - 9.4.20 and 9.29.25, NSOR - 9.3.20 and 9.26.25, and Mandated Reporter training - 1.17.20 and 6.12.25. The file for Staff #3 contained an FBI Clearance dated 9.3.25, but it was not a DHS clearance. The file for Staff #5 contained an FBI Clearance dated 2.13.23, but it was not a DHS clearance. The file for Staff #6 (see IS Code Sheet) contained a State Police Clearance dated 3.5.26, an NSOR Certificate dated 2.18.26, and out-of-state clearances dated 2.17.26 and 3.9.26, which exceeded the first date working with children. The file for Staff #8 (see IS Code Sheet) contained a Child Abuse Clearance dated 1.4.22, which exceeded the first date working with children.
The Emergency Plan did not contain language regarding volunteers.
The file for Staff #4 (see IS Code Sheet) contained documentation of Emergency Plan Training on 5.8.26, which exceeded 90 days of hire. The file for Staff #8 (see IS Code Sheet) contained documentation of Emergency Plan Training on 5.8.26, but none in 2025.
In the Rear Room, an unlocked wooden cupboard next to "Pretend Play, contained a 12 oz. bottle of Goo Gone and a 32 oz. bottle of Clorox Anywhere, which stated, "Keep out of reach of children," and were accessible to children.
The two (2) most recent Health Assessments in the file for Staff #1 exceeded the 24-month renewal requirement. The file for Staff #8 (see IS Code Sheet) did not contain documentation of a Health Assessment within the past 24 months or a Mantoux test at initial hire.
The Emergency Drill Log contained documentation of emergency drills on 9.12.24 and 10.3.25, which exceeded the annual requirement.
The Fire System Testing Log contained documentation of testing on 3.16.26 to 4.30.26, which exceeded the 30-day requirement.
The file for Staff #4 contained documentation of Pediatric First-Aid/CPR which expired on 2.19.26, and it was not renewed until 6.5.26.
The file for Staff #2 (see IS Code Sheet) contained documentation of Fire Safety Training on 5.12.26, which exceeded the annual requirement. The file for Staff #8 (see IS Code Sheet) did not contain documentation of Fire Safety Training in 2025 or 2026.
The Emergency Contact form, in the file for Child #3, did not contain the name, address or phone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
The Emergency Contact form, in the files for Child #1 and Child #2, did not include the work phone number of the enrolling parent.
The Emergency Contact form, in the file for Child #3, did not include the health insurance coverage or policy number.
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The file for Staff #6 contained State Police Clearances dated 2.3.20 and 5.16.25, and Child Abuse Clearances dated 2.12.20 and 5.23.25, which exceeded the 60-month renewal requirement.
The Emergency Plan trainings, in the files for Staff #2, Staff #3, and Staff #8 were dated 3.15.24 and 5.8.25, which were beyond 12 months. The Emergency Plan trainings, in the files for Staff #4, Staff #5, Staff #6 were dated 3.15.24 and 5.9.25, which were beyond 12 months.
One (1) protective receptacle cover was missing from the surge protector in back of the preschool room, located near the phone and computer, which was accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
The first-aid kit, in the preschool room, did not contain gloves.
The window on the right side of the left wall, in the Rear Room, had a broken piece of glass which created a cutting hazard.
A handwashing sign was not located at the toilet in stall #2, near the school-age/cafeteria room.
A thermometer was not located in the refrigerator in the preschool room.
The Health Assessments, in the files for Child #1 and Child #2, preschool children, were completed beyond 12 months.
The Health Assessment, in the file for Staff #4, was dated 6.25.22, and none thereafter, which is beyond 24 months. The Health Assessments, in the file for Staff #7 (see IS Code Sheet), was dated 5.21.24, which was following initial service with children.
The Mantoux test, in the file for Staff #7 (see IS Code Sheet), was dated 5.21.24, which was after initial employment.
The Fire Safety trainings, in the file for Staff #1, were dated 7.13.23 and 5.28.25, which exceeded the annual requirement. The Fire Safety trainings, in the file for Staff #3, were dated 1.5.24 and 6.4.25, which exceeded the annual requirement. The Fire Safety trainings, in the file for Staff #4, were dated 5.22.24 and 6.23.25, which exceeded the annual requirement. The Fire Safety trainings, in the file for Staff #7, were dated 5.13.24 and 06/2005, which exceeded the annual requirement.
Per staff statements, the cafeteria/gross motor space is on the license, but it was the school age room when originally added to the license. The room is now primarily used as the cafeteria and an indoor gross motor play space.
Staff person #1 has completed Basic first aid and CPR training, however the training was not completed through a Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) approved curriculum and the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training curriculum.
Multiple hand sanitizer dispensers were observed to be accessible to children in childcare space.
The file for Staff #2 (see IS Code Sheet) contained documentation of a Child Abuse Clearance dated 6.24.24, which exceeded the first date with children.
In the upstairs restrooms, two (2) handwashing signs were missing near one (1) of the toilets in the Girls' Room, and near one (1) of the toilets in the Boys' Room.
The file for Staff #1 (see IS Code Sheet) contained documentation of a Mantoux test read on 7.27.24, which was after the first date working with children.
The Fire Drill Log contained documentation of fire drills on 10.11.24 and 12.23.24, which exceeded 60 days.
The Fire System Testing Log contained documentation of manual testing on 11.10.24 and 12.23.24, which exceeded 30 days.
The file for Staff #1 contained documentation of First-Aid/CPR within 90 days of hire, but it was not Pediatric First-Aid/CPR.
The file for Staff #2 (see IS Code Sheet), contained an NSOR Certificate dated 1.31.24, with an application dated 11.30.23, which were after the initial date working with children. The file for Staff #4 contained FBI Clearances dated 11.8.18 and 4.17.24, which exceeded the 60-month renewal requirement. The file for Staff #5 (see IS Code Sheet), contained documentation of Mandated Reporter training on 6.3.22, which exceeded the 90-day requirement.
The Emergency Plan did not contain documentation of Continuity of Operations.
A one (1) gallon container of Hydrogen Peroxide, which stated, "Keep out of reach of children," was located in an unlocked, black metal cupboard in the School-Age Room, and was accessible to children.
Approximately 1' of missing base cove, along the back wall, and an 8" section of broken baseboard, were located in the Main Room, which were not in good repair. Approximately 8' of missing base cove, along the chalkboard wall, and 1 1/2' of broken base cove on the fire panel wall, were located in the Rear Room, which were not in good repair. Many broken gray, 12" x 18" laminate floor tiles were located in the School Age Room, which created a tripping hazard for children. Cracked glass, approximately 3" x 5", was located on the stained-glass window, on the left side of the School Age Room, which created a cutting/scraping hazard for children.
A handwashing sign was not posted at either of the toilets near the preschool room.
The two most recent Health Assessments, in the file for Staff #1, Staff #5, Staff #9, and Staff #10, exceeded the 24-month renewal requirement. The Health Assessment in the file for Staff #2 (see IS Code Sheet), was dated 11.16.23, which was following initial service with children. The Health Assessment in the file for Staff #6 (see IS Code Sheet), was dated 3.28.24, which was following initial service with children.
The documentation for the testing of the Fire Detection System, showed that it was tested every two (2) months, which exceeded the requirement of every 30 days.
The file for Staff #1 (see IS Code Sheet), contained documentation of Fire Safety Training on 7.6.23, which exceeded the annual requirement. The file for Staff #3 contained documentation of Fire Safety Training on 6.20.23 and 7.5.23, which exceeded the annual requirement. The file for Staff #4 (see IS Code Sheet) contained documentation of Fire Safety Training on 5.14.23, and none prior, which did not meet the annual requirement. The file for Staff #5 contained documentation of Fire Safety Training on 5.31.22 and 1.5.24, which exceeded the annual requirement. The file for Staff #10 contained documentation of Fire Safety Training on 6.21.23, and none thereafter, which exceeded the annual requirement.
The file for Staff #8 contained evaluations dated 5.1.22 and 3.31.24, which exceeded the 12-month requirement. The file for Staff #10 (see IS Code Sheet), contained documentation of an evaluation dated 3.31.24, but none prior to that date, which did not meet the 12-month requirement. The file for Staff #11 contained evaluations dated 5.1.22 and 10.19.23, which exceeded the 12-month requirement.
The Emergency Contact form, in the file for Child #4, did not contain the name of the physician or source of medical care.
The Emergency Contact form, in the files for Child #1 and Child #2, did not contain the enrolling parent's work address.
An Emergency Transportation Plan was not displayed in the upstairs, preschool room.
The file for Staff #7 (see IS Code Sheet), contained documentation of Emergency Plan Training on 3.15.24, which exceeded 90 days of hire.
Documentation was not available that parents of enrolled children were provided with information on how to access the regulations electronically.
The files for staff #2, #3, #7, #8, #9, and #13 contain emergency plan training that was obtained late. Staff #2 was due 10/2022 and obtained 5/2023, staff #3 was due 10/2022 and obtained 4/2023, staff #7 was due 10/2022 and obtained 5/2023, staff #8 was due 9/2022 and obtained 4/2023, staff #9 was due 3/2023 and obtained 5/2023, staff #13 was due 5/2022 and was obtained 6/2023.
The file for child #1 contains a health assessment that was obtained late. The health assessment was due 10/2022 and was obtained 6/2023.
The file for staff #1, #5, #11 and #13 contained health assessments that were initially obtained or updated late. Staff #1 was due 12/2022 and obtained 6/2023, staff #5 was due 9/2022 and obtained 3/2023, staff #11 was due 3/2023 and obtained 6/2023, staff #13 was due 2/2022 and obtained 6/2023.
The file for staff #4 lacks an updated health assessment. The health assessment was due 8/2022.
The files for staff #1 and #9 lack updated fire safety training. Staff #1 was due 6/2023 and staff #9 was due 3/2023.
The files for staff #1and #6 contain mandated reporter training that was renewed late. Staff #1's training was due 7/2022 and obtained 8/2022. Staff #6's training was due 7/2022 and obtained 9/2022.
Volunteer #13 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).
The file for staff #4 contains a disclosure statement that was obtained late (after initial employment).
Observed several windows in the hallway that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children that were not constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.
The files for staff #1, #2, #3 and #7 contain health assessments that were updated late. (beyond 24 months)
Per the director, and the fire drill log, a fire drill was not held between 12/21/21 and 4/22/22.
Staff person #5 has not completed the following pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety basics.
Staff person #6 had not completed the following pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety basics.
Staff person #6 had not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their hire date (see LIS code sheet).
The files for staff #1 and #7 contain evaluations that exceed 12 months.
Staff person #4 and #6 had not completed the following pre service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): first aid and cpr.
“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.
Complaint investigations and reported incidents
Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $55.00 | $37.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $55.00 | $37.00 |
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 Brookline Sprouts at Tree of Life Open Bible Chu 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 Jun 15, 2026 (background checks): “The file for Staff #1 contained clearances and a training with exceeded the 60-month renewal requirement: State Police - 9.21.20 and 9.24.25, Child Abuse - 10.2.20 and 10.12.25, FBI - 9.4.20 and 9.29.25, NSOR - 9.3.20…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Brookline Sprouts at Tree of Life Open Bible Chu?
Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Brookline Sprouts at Tree of Life Open Bible Chu’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Apr 13, 2026. 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 Brookline Sprouts at Tree of Life Open Bible Chu compare with other daycares in Pittsburgh?
It is tied for #135 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 84% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Brookline Sprouts at Tree of Life Open Bible Chu last inspected?
Jun 15, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Brookline Sprouts at Tree of Life Open Bible Chu cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $60.00 for preschool, $55.00 for young school-age, $55.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Brookline Sprouts at Tree of Life Open Bible Chu?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Tree Of Life Open Bible Church.
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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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