Cheryls Daycare · Pittsburgh
Cheryls Daycare is a certified child care center in Pittsburgh, PA, with capacity for 29 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 16 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (4 of 16). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #35 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh and has fewer citations per inspection than 61% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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The file for Staff #1 did not contain documentation of required out-of-state clearances, since the staff member did not know if the out-of-state residency was within five (5) years.
The file for Staff #2 contained documentation of Emergency Plan Training on 8.26.24 and 9.2.25, which exceeded the annual requirement.
In the Main Room, a protective receptacle cover was missing from the top outlet on the back divider wall, which was accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
The file for Child #1, an older toddler, contained a Health Assessment which was dated more than 12 months ago.
The Agreement, in the file for Child #1, did not specify the child's departure time.
Two resting mats in the Main room were observed to be torn on the corners of the mats.
The facility did not have documentation of conducting an emergency drill within the last 12 months. The most recent documentation of conducting an emergency drill was on 9/30/22.
The file for staff person #1 was observed to lack completion of the following pre-service training by 12/30/22: Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022. The training on file is dated 9/13/23.
Facility person #1 was assigned to care for a group of 8 preschool aged children and 1 school-aged child. While in that role, facility person #1 attempted to get into a parent's vehicle of a child in care, had slow and slurred speech, was swaying on her feet while propping herself up against a cabinet, and missed her mouth when she went to take a drink of water. Facility person #1 was given a breathalyzer by law enforcement, and the results of her blood alcohol content were well above the legal limit. Facility person #1 was also unable to properly perform field sobriety tests. As a result of being under the influence, facility person #1 was incapable of supervising the 9 children she was assigned to care for and providing critical oversight to properly see, hear, direct, and assess their activities.
Facility person #1 was assigned to care for a group of 8 preschool aged children and 1 school-aged child. While in that role, facility person #1 attempted to get into a parent's vehicle of a child in care, had slow and slurred speech, was swaying on her feet while propping herself up against a cabinet, and missed her mouth when she went to take a drink of water. Facility person #1 was given a breathalyzer by law enforcement, and the results of her blood alcohol content were well above the legal limit. Facility person #1 was also unable to properly perform field sobriety tests.
The file for staff person #1 was observed to have documentation of PA Criminal History Clearance, PA Abuse Clearance and Mandated Reporter training that were not renewed before the expiration date of the most current certification. The most current PA Criminal clearances are dated 7/11/15 and 9/2/20, PA Child Abuse clearances are dated 5/22/15 and 9/11/20 and Mandated Reporter trainings are dated 7/2/15 and 9/2/20.
The file for staff person #2 was observed to have documentation of a health assessment that was not renewed before the expiration date of the most current certification. The health assessments on file for staff #2 are dated 8/11/20 and 8/18/22.
The agreement on file for child #1 lacked the child's arrival time.
The agreement on file for child #1 was observed to be the original agreement form.
In the Main room, emergency contact information was not present for a child that was receiving care.
The file for Staff #1 contained Mandated Reporter training on 2.14.15 and 3.8.20, which exceeded the 60 month requirement. The file for Staff #2 contained Mandated Reporter training on 2.14.15 and 3.4.20, which exceeded the 60 month requirement.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $51.00 | $51.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $49.00 | $49.00 |
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 Cheryls Daycare 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 Oct 1, 2025 (background checks): “The file for Staff #1 did not contain documentation of required out-of-state clearances, since the staff member did not know if the out-of-state residency was within five (5) years.” 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 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 Cheryls Daycare’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Mar 26, 2020. 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 Pittsburgh?
It is tied for #35 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 61% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Cheryls Daycare last inspected?
Oct 1, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Cheryls Daycare cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $52.00 for newborn, $52.00 for infant, $51.00 for young toddler, $50.00 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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