Crafton Childrens Corner · 875 Greentree Rd, Pittsburgh
Crafton Childrens Corner is a certified child care center in Pittsburgh, PA, with capacity for 92 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 68 violations, 8 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (19 of 68). 14 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #197 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh and has more citations per inspection than 94% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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Based on discussion with staff and video evidence, Staff #1 was observed to aggressively pick up a child, who was standing while holding onto a shelf, under their arms and place the child roughly in a sitting position on the floor. Staff #1 then picked the child up again, cradled them in their arms and proceeded to rock the child up and down using rapid, aggressive motions.
The most recent Child Abuse Clearances in the file for Staff Person #1 and the most recent NSOR certificates in the file for Staff Person #2 exceeded 60 months between clearances. The disclosure statements in the files for Staff Person #5, 6, 7 and 8 are on outdated forms and not valid.
The rubber baseboard was peeling away from the wall near the diaper changing area of the Infant Room.
Observed dirt and debris under the mat of the diaper changing table in the Infant Room.
Observed food residue and dried juice on the floor of the refrigerator in the Young Toddler Room.
The most recent updated health reports in the file for Child #3, a preschool child, exceeded 12 months between reports.
The most recent health assessments in the file for Staff Person #3 exceeded 24 months between assessments.
The bottles for Child #1, an Infant, were not labeled.
The fire drill log documents one time when fire drills exceeded 60 days between drills: 10/10/25-12/10/25.
The current Pediatric First Aid/CPR Certificate in the file for Staff Person #3 was acquired after the previous certificate had expired.
The Pediatric First Aid/CPR Certificate in the file for Staff Person #4 was acquired more than 90 days after the staff person's date of hire (See LIS Code Sheet). Staff person #7 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Pediatric First Aid/CPR in an approved curriculum from a licensed PQAS instructor (See LIS Code Sheet).
The daily activity schedule was not posted in the Infant Room.
The Emergency Contact Form in the file for Child #2 did not include the address of the release persons.
The Emergency Contact Form in the file for Child #1 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child or signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. The parent had only initialed the consent.
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The mandated reporter training on file for staff person #2 was completed after their 90 days of hire on 3/12/25 (SEE LIS CODE SHEET). The mandated reporter training on file for staff person #3 was completed on 7/14/19 and 2/2/25, more than the required 60 months apart. The state police clearance on file for staff person #5 is missing the dissemination date.
A door located by the restrooms was unlocked and inside there were two large gallons of Fabuloso cleaning solution that was accessible to children. The door to the kitchen was unlocked and inside there was a floor level cleaning cabinet that was unlocked and contained bleach that was accessible to children.
The restroom by the pre-k classroom had a small toilet that did not have a hand washing sign located above or near it.
In the infant room there was a bottle of children's Tylenol that was not labeled with a child's name.
There was no medication log to go along with the children's gas drops that were labeled for a child that was no longer in that room.
The fire drill 60-day test log includes test dates 6/21/24-8/21/24 (61) and 8/21/24-11/8/24 (79), which are more than 60 days apart.
There were more than 12 months between the last fire detection report on 1/18/24 and the most recent which had not yet been completed. Per Chapter 3270 Act 62 regulation updates on May 24, 2021, the fire detection device or system must be tested annually by a fire safety professional.
The health and safety training on file for staff person #1 was completed after their 90 days of hire on 1/20/25 (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) Staff person #4 has acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer's name is not on the certificate therefore it cannot be assessed for whether or not they are PQAS-certified in that training topic.
The file for staff person #1was missing proof of 2 years of experience to qualify them as an assistant group supervisor.
The fee agreement on file for child #1 was missing the date of admission.
The emergency contact form on file for child #1 and child #2 were missing release persons address.
The emergency contact form and financial agreement form on file for child #2 were no updated within the required 6 months (9/6/24-3/12/25).
The file for staff person #1 included an NSOR certificate dated more than 45 days after hire required for provisional hiring under the CPSL.Staff person #1 had a request date of 6/14/23 for their NSOR and the completed was not in the file until 10/3/2023 which was past the 45 days.
At naptime ratio check, Staff #2 and Staff #3 were only able to name 1 preschool aged child each in the group of 12 children they were supervising during nap in the preschool room. Staff #2 and #3 each stated that they only had one tag each and that the other tags were with another teacher who had stepped into another classroom to help out, but the tags were later found in the room.
In the PK room, a bottle of lotion labeled "cranky cream" was observed on a desk. The lotion did not contain original label and could be toxic to children. In the infant room glass cleaner was observed to be on top of the fridge, which could cause contamination of the food below if leaking occurred.
In the restroom labeled "Mens" there were two toilets, both of which had large bolts sticking out of the bottom of the toilets which could cause a danger to a child.
In the 2 y/o room there were foam blocks with teeth marks and missing pieces that were not in good repair as well as toy beans that were cracked and were a pinch point that could cause injury. In the 2-year-old/toddler room, there was a cracked bin with pinch points and sharp edges, that could cause injury.
The rest mats in the 2 y/o room were seen to have exposed foam sticking out of three of the rest mats causing a potential choking hazard.
In the 2 y/o room, the rest equipment was not labeled for use by a specific child.
While observing diapering, staff person #3 was observed to finish diapering without washing the child's hands.
While in the Infant room, diapering was observed by staff person #3 who was observed to finish diapering without cleaning or wiping the diapering area.
While observing diapering, staff person #3 was observed wearing gloves while changing the diaper but did not wash or wipe hands after finishing.
A child's lunchbox was observed in the Pre-k classroom unrefrigerated, and a yogurt was observed inside of the lunchbox.
The bottles in the infant room were observed to be in the refrigerator and in a labeled basket for each child, but the bottles themselves were not labeled for each individual child.
The fire drill 60-day test log includes test dates 10/23-3/24, which are more than 60 days apart.
There were more than 12 months between the last fire detection report on 10/4/2023 and the most recent report on 5/2022. Per Chapter 3270 Act 62 regulations updated on May 24, 2021, the fire detection device or system must be tested annually by a fire safety professional.
The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 does not include the name, address, and telephone number for the child's pediatrician or source of medical care. The emergency contact form on file for Child #2 does not include the address, and telephone number for the child's pediatrician or source of medical care.
At approximately 10:10 am, facility persons #1 and #2 were in the outdoor play space with their classrooms. Upon entering the play space, facility persons #1 and #2 were going through the cards of the 16 children in the play space stating an assistant teacher in one of the classrooms was off unexpectantly and the rooms were combined. When asked, facility person #1 identified 10 children and facility person #2 identified 5 children, leaving 1 child unaccounted for. When asked again, facility person #2 identified a total of 8 children and facility person #1 identified 9 children. Of the children identified, 2 of the children were identified by each facility person and 1 was not identified at all. Facility person #3 then pulled the children together and facility persons #1 and #2 identified their respective supervisory groups.
The facility had documentation of an annual inspection of the fire detection system by a fire safety professional dated 5/31/2022, but did not have documentation of a current inspection completed in the past 12 months.
The file for Staff #1 contained a "Volunteer" Child Abuse Clearance, dated 12.16.21. The file for Staff #3, contained an NSOR Application dated 10.1.22 (see IS Code Sheet), which was not at initial hire.
The file for Staff #6 (see IS Code Sheet) did not contain documentation of any Emergency Plan training.
Nonporous gloves were not located in the first-aid kit in the 2 year-old room.
In the wooden play refrigerator, in the PS room, was a canvas container with two (2) metal prongs poking through the fabric, which created a scraping/cutting hazard for children in care.
The Immunization Record, in the file for Child #1, did not contain documentation of the influenza vaccination in 2022.
The file for Staff #6 (see IS Code Sheet), contained documentation of a Health Assessment and Mantoux test, completed after initial service at the facility. The two most recent Health Assessments, in the file for Staff #10, exceeded the 24-month renewal requirement.
The two (2) most recent fire drills were conducted on 12.12.22 and 3.7.23, which exceeded the 60-day requirement.
The file for Staff #4, contained documentation of Pediatric First-Aid/CPR on 11.29.18 and 8.4.21, which exceeded the expiration date of the previous training. The files for Staff #8 and Staff #9, contained documentation of Pediatric First-Aid/CPR on 3.7.20 and 3.15.22, which exceeded the expiration date of the previous training.
The file for Staff #2 contained documentation of Mandated Reporter training on 3.30.23 (see IS Code Sheet), which exceeded the 90-day requirement.
The file for Staff #4 contained evaluations dated 8.11.21 and 3.24.23, which exceeded the 12-month requirement.
The Emergency Contact form, in the file for Child #1, did not contain the address or telephone number of the physician.
The file for Staff #4 (see IS code sheet) contained a Child Abuse Clearance dated 12.10.18, without a provisional hire application. The following clearances exceeded the 60-month renewal requirement: The file for Staff #1 contained Child Abuse Clearances dated 8.19.16 and 4.28.22, and FBI Clearances dated 8.19.16 and 4.30.22. The file for Staff #2 contained FBI Clearances dated 5.9.16 and 5.28.21. The file for Staff #3 contained Child Abuse Clearances dated 12.21.15 and 1.5.21. The file for Staff #7 contained State Polices Clearances dated 7.11.16 and 8.10.21, and Child Abuse Clearances dated 7.12.16 and 9.2.21.
A protective outlet cover was missing from the bottom electrical outlet, on the back wall by the sink, in the Older Toddler room, and was accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. A protective outlet cover was missing from the top electrical outlet, on the green wall near the diaper changing table, and was accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
In the unlocked, metal cupboard in the OT room, the following toxics were accessible to children in care: Bleach Spray and Air Wick Air Freshener, both of which are to be kept out of the reach of children, according to their labels.
Peeling/chipped paint was present on the purple wall in the PS/SA room, and was accessible to children in care.
In the larger outdoor space, a Wesco sliding/walking, plastic structure was cracked on the blue section in multiple locations, creating a pinching/scraping hazard for children in care.
In the 5s room, a wooden table for children, was cracked approximately 12 inches on the top surface, and created a pinching/scraping hazard for children in care.
The Immunization Record in the file for Child #1 did not contain documentation of the rotavirus or influenza vaccine, according to the ACIP recommendations.
The file for Staff #4 contained Health Assessments dated 12.2.18 and 2.12.21, which exceeded the 24-month renewal requirement. The file for Staff #5 (see IS code sheet) contained a Health Assessment dated 1.7.21, which is after providing direct services to children.
A proof of purchase was not produced for the interconnected fire detection system.
The files for Staff #1 and Staff #4 contained Pediatric First-Aid/CPR training on 2.18.19 and 8.4.21, which exceeded the 24-month renewal requirement.
The following staff files did not contain fire safety training within 12 months: The file for Staff #2 contained Fire Safety training on 10.4.20 and 2.21.22. The file for Staff #3 contained Fire Safety training on 7.30.20 and 2.21.22. The file for Staff #4 contained Fire Safety training on 8.20.20 and 2.21.22. The file for Staff #5 contained Fire Safety training on 8.10.20 and 2.21.22. The file for Staff #6 contained Fire Safety training on 8.2.20 and 2.21.22. The file for Staff #7 contained Fire Safety training on 7.30.20 and 2.21.22.
The file for Staff #1 contained Mandated Reporter training on 1.23.17 and 3.7.22, which exceeded the 60-month renewal requirement.
The file for Staff #1 and Staff #4 contained Evaluations dated 5.20.19 and 5.24.21, which exceeded 12 months.
Emergency contact forms, for the 4 children who transferred from the Thornburg location, were not present in the child care space for children receiving care in the PS/SA room.
“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) | $66.20 | $66.20 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $66.20 | $66.20 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $66.20 | $66.20 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $63.20 | $63.20 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $55.20 | $55.20 |
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 Crafton Childrens Corner had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 8 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 May 29, 2026 (caregiver conduct): “Based on discussion with staff and video evidence, Staff #1 was observed to aggressively pick up a child, who was standing while holding onto a shelf, under their arms and place the child roughly in a sitting position…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Crafton Childrens Corner?
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 Crafton Childrens Corner’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Jul 16, 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 Crafton Childrens Corner compare with other daycares in Pittsburgh?
It is tied for #197 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 94% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Crafton Childrens Corner last inspected?
Apr 24, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Crafton Childrens Corner cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $66.20 for newborn, $66.20 for infant, $66.20 for young toddler, $63.20 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Crafton Childrens Corner?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Crafton Childrens Corner 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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