Creative Community LLC
Creative Community LLC is a certified child care center in East McKeesport, PA, with capacity for 54 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 4 times. The state cited 47 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 26 citations came in the last 12 months, including 4 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #344 of 457 centers in Allegheny County and has more citations per inspection than 93% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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The Disclosure Statement in the file for Staff Person #2 was on an outdated form.
In Room 4, an electrical outlet near the door was missing a protective receptacle cover where children 5 years of age and younger were observed to be receiving care.
The file for Staff Person #1 contained one written, nonfamily reference at the time of inspection.
The facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The certificate of compliance posted was observed to be dated 8/15/25 to 4/1/26, which has expired.
Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service trainings required prior to be caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric first aid/CPR, PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Groups Part 1 and Part 2.
The file for Staff Person #1 lacked a signed disclosure statement. The file for Staff Person #1, who had lived in New Jersey during the previous 5 years of employment, did not contain documentation of out of state clearances as required under CPSL to work in a child care position. In addition, Staff Person #1 was observed supervising children in Room 1 while alone and unsupervised by a permanent employee. The file for Staff Person #4 did not contain documentation of State Police application or clearance results prior to the staff person's first day working with children as required under CPSL (See LIS Code Sheet). In addition, Staff Person #4 was observed supervising children in Room 4 while alone and unsupervised by a permanent employee.
The NSOR clearance results in the file for Staff Person #1 were dated 1/7/26, which was after the staff person's first day working with children (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file is now current. The file for Staff Person #2 contained documentation of State police, Child Abuse and FBI clearance results that were not renewed prior to the expiration date of the most current certification. The file for Staff Person #2 is now current.
At the time of inspection, the facility's emergency plan did not include a plan for Continuity of Operations in an emergency.
At the time of inspection, the file for Staff Person #3 did not contain documentation of emergency plan training within the last 12 months (11/15/24).
In Room 4, a visual strip or visual identification was not placed in a traffic area on the glass door.
At the time of inspection, facility files did not contain documentation of conducting an emergency drill within the last 12 months.
The smoke detector in the Infant Room was observed emitting a chirping sound; therefore, its operability could not be determined.
The file for Staff Person #2 contained documentation of fire safety training that was not renewed prior to the expiration date of the most current certificate (9/20/24 and 1/20/26). At the time of inspection, the file for Staff Person #3 did not contain documentation of fire safety training within the last 12 months (11/20/24).
Staff Person #2 has not completed Mandated Reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidence by the previously documented Mandated Reporter training on file being dated 10/28/20. The file for Staff Person #3 contained documentation of Mandated Reporter training that was not renewed prior to the expiration date of the most current certification (8/9/20 and 1/4/26). The file is now current.
The files for Staff Persons #1 and #4, identified as assistant group supervisors, lacked qualification documents for the position in which the staff persons are performing.
The file for Staff Person #3 did not contain documentation of a written evaluation within the last 12 months.
A written plan of daily activities was not posted in Room 5.
The financial agreement form in the file for child #2 lacked the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
The financial agreement form in the files for children #2 and #3 lacked the date on which the fee is to be paid.
The emergency contact forms in the files for children #1 and #3 lacked the enrolling parent's work address and telephone number.
The emergency contact form in the file for child #2 lacked the health insurance coverage and policy number for the child.
The emergency contact forms in the files for children #2 and #4 lacked the address of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted in Room 1, Room 2, Room 3, Room 4, and Room 5.
The emergency contact and financial agreement forms in the file for child #4 have not been reviewed or updated by the parent within the last 6 months.
The emergency contact form in the file for child #1 did not contain documentation of signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
At the time of inspection, the file for Staff Person #1 did not contain documentation of two written, non-family references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. At the time of inspection, the file for Staff Person #4 contained one written, non-family reference from an individual attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
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In Room #1 above the changing table, were loose push pins in the wall which pose a puncture or cutting hazard.
A copy of the facility's current Emergency Plan was not posted in a conspicuous place.
In Room #1, on the right wall, next to door #2, one protective receptacle cover was missing which was accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
In private restroom, it was observed a bottle of "Windex," "Clorox Disinfecting Bathroom Bleach-Free Cleaner," "Lysol Wipes," and "AJAX Powder, "which were labeled, "Keep out of the reach of children" was accessible to children while in the restroom under the sink.
The portable sink in the Toddler Room diapering area did not have running water creating both a safety and cross-contamination concerns.
A stuffed animal with hard, plastic eyes were observed in room #1, behind the changing table with one eye not attached posing a choking hazard.
In room #4 next to the kitchen on the bottom shelf of the black, plastic shelf was a bin with stuffed animals which had a broken, green lid handle. In the Preschool Room, a plastic "Little Tykes" basketball hoop was not secured which poses a toppling hazard. In the Preschool Room, a clear, plastic bin with plastic building blocks had a broken corner posing a cutting hazard.
In Room #4, two blue, wooden child chairs with loose screws were wobbly which posed a pinch point or fall hazard. In Room #4, the changing table with loose screws was wobbly which posed a falling and/or toppling hazard. In Room #4, The "Little Tykes" play kitchen was wobbly and unsecured posing a toppling hazard. In room #4, a child chair across from the play kitchen with loose screws was wobbly which posed a pinch point or falling hazard. In Room #1, the wooden bookcase, left of the door, the corner was chipped with splintering wood which poses a splintering hazard. In Room #1, the bookcase, left of the door, was missing two screws making the bookcase unstable which posed a toppling hazard or pinch point. In Room #1, a black plastic, shelf was wobbly posing a tipping hazard. In the middle of Room #1, at the bottom of the two shelf, wooden bookcase's veneer is lifting posing a splintering or cutting hazard. In the Preschool Room a folding bookcase on the wall across from Room #2 had missing veneer and a chipped corner posing a cutting and/or splintering hazard. In the Preschool Room, a 2 x 3 shelf next to the glass exterior door was broken posing a splintering hazard. In the…
The facility's rest equipment was ripped that exposed the foam padding.
The provider did not have a menu posted in a conspicuous place.
The observed fire drill log contained consecutive drills held more than 60 days apart (11.15.2024 -- 01.23.2025 (69 Days).
The facility lacked a log of the fire detection system being tested every 30 days.
The facility's Updated Emergency Plan lacked proof of the Emergency Plan being sent to the local municipality and Allegheny County Emergency Management Services.
The Emergency Contact Forms for Child Files #1, 2 and 3 lacked the "Enrolling Parent's Work Address and Work Number." (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)
The written emergency transportation plan was lacking from Rooms #1, #2, #3 and #4.
The provider did not have their current Certificate of Compliance posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.
The following unsafe condition was observed in the Indoor Gross Motor play space: Heavy, black, rubber blocks (2' x 2' x 4") used as a base for the outdoor play space was stacked and poses a toppling or crushing hazard.
The boys and girl's restroom lacked handwashing signs above the toilets.
In the Pre-School Room, the lid for blue bin with toy figures was cracked posing a cutting hazard and/or pinch point. In the Older Toddler Room, a clear bin with large Legos was cracked posing a cutting hazard and/or pinch point.
The initial health assessment on file for Staff person #1 does not include the results of a tuberculosis screening, due at hire. (See IS CODE SHEET)
Facility files lacked proof of purchase for the interconnected smoke detection system.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $63.00 | $49.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $62.00 | $48.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $56.00 | $44.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $48.00 | $34.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $48.00 | $34.00 |
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 Creative Community LLC had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 4 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 Aug 5, 2026 (background checks): “The Disclosure Statement in the file for Staff Person #2 was on an outdated form.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Creative Community LLC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Creative Community LLC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Creative Community LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Jun 27, 2025. 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 Creative Community LLC compare with other daycares in Allegheny County?
It is tied for #344 of 457 centers in Allegheny County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 93% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Creative Community LLC last inspected?
Aug 5, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Creative Community LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $63.00 for young toddler, $62.00 for older toddler, $56.00 for preschool, $48.00 for young school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Creative Community LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Creative Community LLC.
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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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