Cheryls Daycare · McKees Rocks

5487 Steubenville Pike, McKees Rocks, PA 15136 · Allegheny County

Keystone STAR 1

Cheryls Daycare is a certified child care center in McKees Rocks, PA, with capacity for 62 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 35 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for health & medication (13 of 35). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #3 of 12 centers in McKees Rocks and has more citations per inspection than 63% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 63% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most

#3 of 12 centers in McKees Rocks

2 Core-safety citations

33 Other citations

6 Inspections

0 Complaint investigations that found violations

35 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Apr 8, 2026

Every state visit

Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Health & medication 13

Records & paperwork 7

Training & qualifications 6

Building & playground safety 5

Background checks 2

Emergency preparedness 1

Food & feeding 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Apr 8, 2026 Inspection Health & medication

Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)

The file for child #1, a preschooler, had health assessments that exceeded 12 months between assessments.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 14, 2026): “Child #1 brought in a current health assessment to the facility which clears him to particiapte in the facility and free from communicable/contagious disease.”

Citation Apr 8, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork

Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)

The file for child #2 had an emergency contact form and agreement that exceeded 6 months between updates by the parent.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 14, 2026): “Child #2 emergency contact form and agreement was reviewed for any necessary changes in information.”

Citation Apr 8, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork

Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)

The facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 14, 2026): “The current certificate of compliance was posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.”

Core safety Apr 30, 2025 Inspection Background checks

Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

The file for staff person #1 had an invalid state police clearance that was missing the disseminated date and lacked a current state police clearance updated within the last 60 months.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2025): “Staff #1obtained a police clearance with no criminal record which was within the 60-month window; previous 1-6-2020 and most recent 12-13-2024-however, when the clearance was printed it cut off a required portion of the clearance making it void. When brought to attention, the clearance was…”

Citation Apr 30, 2025 Inspection Health & medication

Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)

The files for child #1 and #2, preschoolers, had health assessments that exceeded 12 months between assessments.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2025): “Health assessment for child#1 and child#2 was obtained and placed in their file. Parents will be reminded more regularly that health assessments are required annual (within a 12-month window) for preschool age.”

Citation Apr 30, 2025 Inspection Health & medication

Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Dismissal policy 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(3)

The file for child #3, a 2 year old enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, lacked documentation of the 2nd Hepatitis A vaccination being administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP and lacked exemption documentation.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2025): “Provider requested parent provide the most recent immunization form including the 2nd Hep A vaccination or a letter stating why they chose not to obtain this vaccine. The parent provided the most recent immunization list immediately the next morning on 5-1-25 showing administered 2nd dose of hep…”

Citation Apr 30, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications

Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)

The files for staff person #2 and #3 had staff evaluations that exceeded 12 months between evaluations.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2025): “Staff evaluations will be completed within 12 months before the previous evaluation expires. The staff evaluations were done within a month after the 12-month window.”

Citation Apr 30, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)

The file for child #3 had an emergency contact form and agreement that exceeded 6 months between updates by the parent.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2025): “The parent signed the file review past the 6-month window, but the file is now reviewed an updated.”

Citation Oct 22, 2024 Inspection Health & medication

Written consent 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(6)

In the infant room, there was Infants' Ibuprofen for child #1 that lacked written parental consent for administration of the medication.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 4, 2024): “Written parental consent for administration of the medication was received for child #1 for the infants ibuprofen. All medication brought into the facility will be paired with written parental consent for the administration of the medication at the facility.”

Citation Oct 22, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications

Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)

Staff person #1 and staff person #2 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety Training in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1-9).

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 4, 2024): “Both Staff #1 and Staff #2 completed the training prior to returning to work at the facility. Both staff were suspended from the facility immediately following the inspection (October 22) until the date following the completion of their training.”

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Citation Apr 4, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Letter to parents 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(e)

The letter to the parents of enrolled children regarding the facility emergency plan does not include information regarding accommodations for infants and toddlers.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 17, 2024): “The letter to parents regarding the facilities emergency plan was updated to include information regarding accommodations for infants and toddlers which includes safe exit from the facility by crib or cart with safety straps, diaper changing items, and use of formula/breastmilk during and…”

Citation Apr 4, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety

Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)

Following a diaper change in the young toddler classroom, Staff person #5 was observed holding a child, who was able to stand and walk on their own, over the sink to wash their hands, rather than having the child stand on the step stool at the sink on their own.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 12, 2024): “All staff at the facility where trained on the appropriate way to handle handwashing with all ages of children. The staff will not hold any child who is able to stand or walk on their own during handwashing at the facility. In the young toddler classroom a faucet extender was purchased and put in…”

Citation Apr 4, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety

Small Toys and Objects 55 Pa. Code §3270.103

There were yarn pom-poms, measuring smaller than 1 inch, in a science bin in the young toddler room, where children are still placing objects in their mouths, that the teacher states the children use for various guided science activities.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 17, 2024): “All items in the young toddler room bin where removed from the science bin. They will be replaced with items which are larger than 1 inch in size.”

Citation Apr 4, 2024 Inspection Health & medication

Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)

The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #1, who is a preschool age child, are dated 2/15/22 and 3/5/24, more than 12 months apart. The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #2, who is a preschool age child, are dated 7/13/22 and 3/7/24, more than 12 months apart.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 17, 2024): “All children have provided updated and recent health assessments and immunizations. Parents will be reminded more often and given specific dates which the children must have health assessments in by to ensure they are at least every 12 months apart.”

Citation Apr 4, 2024 Inspection Health & medication

Child's hands washed 55 Pa. Code §3270.134(a)

During observed diaper changes in the older toddler room, children did not wash their hands after their diaper was changed.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 12, 2024): “The staff member in the older toddler room was trained directly on the appropriate steps in the diaper changing requirements. They are required to follow each state to ensure that the children are washing their hands after the diaper is changed.”

Citation Apr 4, 2024 Inspection Health & medication

Disposable diapers 55 Pa. Code §3270.135(a)(3)

During observed diaper changes in the older toddler room, Staff person #1 was observed opening the hands-free can with her hand to dispose of the soiled diapers.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 12, 2024): “A diaper changing table was placed into the older toddler room at the facility to ensure that all staff moving forward are placing a soiled diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free can by use of the foot pedal next to the diaper station.”

Citation Apr 4, 2024 Inspection Health & medication

Adult Hygiene 55 Pa. Code §3270.152

During observed diaper changes in the older toddler room, Staff person #1 did not wash her hands or change gloves after each child was changed.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 12, 2024): “A diaper changing table was added into the older toddler area next to the sink. Included in the diaper changing area are all the supplies at arms reach to meet the diaper changing requirements. Staff member in the older toddler room was required to study review and show the director her…”

Citation Apr 4, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications

Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)

Staff person #3 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Get Started with Center-based Care: Building Blocks for Quality; the training was completed on 12/21/23.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 17, 2024): “The provider will ensure that all staff members complete the required trainings within the 90 days of hire. If the staff member does not complete the trainings within 90 days of hire, they will be removed from the facility as an employee until the trainings are complete.”

Citation Apr 4, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications

Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii)

The file for Staff person #4, classified as an assistant group supervisor, does not include a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 30 credit hours in education or a related human services field; or a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate with 15 credits in education or a related human services field and 1 year of experience with children; or a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 12, 2024): “Staff person # 4 has a diploma in Spanish from her education in Puerto Rico. Staff person # 4 signed and dated a written statement that her education has completed a level of 8th grade or higher. Staff person #4 submitted her diploma to PA Keys through the Career Pathway for translation. A…”

Citation Apr 4, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications

Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii)

The file for Staff person #2 does not include verification of 12 hours of annual training within 12 months from date of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET).

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 12, 2024): “Staff member # 2 will be providing the owner with transcripts from her education program for elementary and special education degree. The staff will provided updated transcripts meeting the needs for the annual 12 clock hours of child care training. If the staff does not meet the need with the…”

Citation Apr 10, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety

Small Toys and Objects 55 Pa. Code §3270.103

There were round plastic discs with a metal rim, used with a magnetic wand, in the older toddler room, that measured less than 1 inch in size, which are a choking hazard.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 24, 2023): “The round plastic disks with metal rim and wands were removed from the toddler space. They were placed in the preschool room to be used for preschool age children and older.”

Citation Apr 10, 2023 Inspection Health & medication

Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)

The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #4, who is a preschool age child, are dated 7/31/21 and 9/28/22, more than 1 year apart.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 24, 2023): “Moving forward the facility will ensure all the preschool children will obtain a health assessment at least every 12 months. The child's health assessment was updated and will be renewed in 12 months by the date of the most recent health assessment.”

Citation Apr 10, 2023 Inspection Health & medication

Immunization record/Dismissal policy 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3)

The immunization record on file for Child #3, who is 8 months old, included 2 of 3 DTAP vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; 2 of 3 HIB vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; and 2 of 3 Pneumococcal vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 24, 2023): “The parent has obtained and submitted the updated health assessment including immunization reports which contains the missing vaccinations recommended by the ACIP. The child did not attend Monday April 17, 2023 and returned their next scheduled date on Wednesday April 19, 2023.”

Citation Apr 10, 2023 Inspection Health & medication

Written consent 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(6)

The following medication did not have written parental consent to administer on site at the time of the inspection: In the Infant room-Child #5 Tylenol.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 24, 2023): “Upon arrival the parent signed and dated a parental consent form to administer medication to child #5.”

Citation Apr 10, 2023 Inspection Health & medication

12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #1 were dated 7/23/20 and 7/27/22, more than 24 months apart.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 24, 2023): “All staff will obtain an updated health assessment prior to the 24 month expiration date. Staff #1 was removed from working with children on 7-23-2022 at the 24 month date from her last health assessment. Staff #1 returned after completion of her most recent health assessment on 7-27-2022.”

Citation Apr 10, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork

Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)

The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 does not include the address for the child's pediatrician/source for medical care.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 24, 2023): “The parent will update the child's emergency contact form to include the child's pediatricians full address.”

Citation Apr 10, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork

Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)

The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 does not include a complete address for all listed release persons.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 24, 2023): “The parent will complete all addresses in full for the person's to be released portion of the emergency contact. The address will include house number, street name, city/zip and state.”

Citation Apr 10, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork

Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

The most recent 6-month parental review signature for the agreement on file for Child #2 is dated 9/2/22, more than 6 months ago.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 24, 2023): “The parent will review the emergency contact form and agreement, upon the review the parent will make any necessary changes and sign/date the 6 month review form.”

Core safety Apr 13, 2022 Inspection Background checks

Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

The file for Staff person #1 includes child abuse clearances dated 10/18/16 and 10/19/21 and FBI clearances dated 10/6/16 and 10/12/21, more than 60 months apart. The file for Staff person #2 includes child abuse clearances dated 5/20/15 and 5/27/20

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 10, 2022): “Staff # 1 and Staff #2 have obtained a a record of their FBI clearance and Child Abuse clearance on file. The”

Citation Apr 13, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety

Small Toys and Objects 55 Pa. Code §3270.103

There were small yarn puff balls used for sorting and counting activities in the Older Toddler room, where children are still putting objects in their mouths, which are smaller than 1 inch in diameter.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 10, 2022): “The small yard balls were placed into the preschool age group and away from the toddler room.”

Citation Apr 13, 2022 Inspection Food & feeding

Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107

The refrigerator in the Young Toddler room, where children's lunches and milk are stored, did not have a working thermometer at the time of inspection.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 10, 2022): “A thermometer was purchased and placed in the young toddler refrigerator to ensure that the fridge is capable of maintaining food at 45 F or below.”

Citation Apr 13, 2022 Inspection Health & medication

Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1)

The most recent influenza vaccination on file for Child #1, who is 3 years old, is dated 11/18/20, more than 1 year ago, as recommended annually by the ACIP.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 10, 2022): “A signature and reasonable moral explanation of why the child did not receive the flu vaccination in 2021 was obtained and placed into child #1 file.”

Citation Apr 13, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety

Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

The facility does not have proof of purchase for the fire alarm system that is installed.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 10, 2022): “The facility owner completed the attestation form required when proof of purchase for a fire system cannot be obtained stating that the proof of purchase or installation was done prior to November 11, 2020.”

Citation Apr 13, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork

Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)

The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 does not include a complete address for all listed release persons.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 10, 2022): “A complete address and phone number was obtained for all individuals listed in the emergency contact persons to whom child may be released portion for child #1.”

Citation Apr 13, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications

Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii)

The file for Staff person #1, who was hired prior to 12/19/20, does not include 12 hours of annual training between 12/19/20-12/19/21.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 10, 2022): “Staff number 1 provided documentation of 12 hours annual training between 12/10/20 -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
Newborn (Under 6 Weeks)	$63.00	$63.00
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.)	$63.00	$63.00
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.)	$62.00	$62.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.)	$61.00	$61.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K)	$54.00	$54.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.)	$54.00	$19.40
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.)	$54.00	$19.40

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

Capacity 62 children

Certificate status Regular

Certificate valid through Jul 26, 2027

Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Mar 27, 2019 · what STARS means

Operator Cheryls Daycare INC

Hours Monday–Friday 6:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare

Phone (412) 788-4930

State certificate # CER-00258406

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Common questions

Has Cheryls Daycare had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 2 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 30, 2025 (background checks): “The file for staff person #1 had an invalid state police clearance that was missing the disseminated date and lacked a current state police clearance updated within the last 60 months.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Cheryls Daycare?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Cheryls Daycare since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Cheryls Daycare’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Mar 27, 2019. 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 Cheryls Daycare compare with other daycares in McKees Rocks?

It is #3 of 12 centers in McKees Rocks by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 63% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Cheryls Daycare last inspected?

Apr 8, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Cheryls Daycare cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $63.00 for newborn, $63.00 for infant, $62.00 for young toddler, $61.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Cheryls Daycare?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Cheryls Daycare INC.

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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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