Deakings Daycare LLC · 515 N Highland Ave, Pittsburgh
Deakings Daycare LLC is a certified child care center in Pittsburgh, PA, with capacity for 48 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 18 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for building & playground safety (7 of 18). 5 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #39 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh and has fewer citations per inspection than 58% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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The trash can in the cafeteria was not lidded.
Observed holes in the walls and protruding screws, where dispensers had been removed, in the toilet stalls of the girls' restroom.
Handwashing signs were not posted above one sink and seven urinals in the boys' restroom and two toilets in the girls' restroom.
Two walls were separating, which creates a potential pinch hazard, on the wooden ball bin in the gym.
The most recent firesafety trainings in the file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 12 months between trainings.
The initial health report in the file for Child #1 was conducted more than 60 days after the child's first day of attendance at the facility.
The hot water temperature at the sink in the gym pace was measured to be 130° F.
In the gym. there was peeling paint and damaged plaster on all walls in the room in multiple locations mainly in corners and near the trim close to the floor.
There was no documentation of current influenza vaccinations (recommended by the ACIP) on file for children #1, #2 and #4.
There was no staff evaluation on file for Facility Person #1, employed at the facility more than 12 months.
The arrival and departure times were not specified on the agreements on file for children #3 and #5.
There was documentation of completion of 7 of the 12 required training hours for the most recent review year on file for Facility Person #1.
The health assessment of child #2, identified as a preschool child, was dated 9/21/2020 and did not contain an updated health assessment within 12 months.
The immunization record of child #1 through 5 lacked documentation of an annual influenza vaccination.
The current health assessment of facility person #1 exceeded 24 months from the prior health assessment.
The hypothetical location of the fire drills conducted on 10/21/2021 and 11/18/2021 were both listed as the gym.
The annual fire detection report was not available for the inspection.
Pediatric first aid and CPR training of facility person #1 was renewed on 9/24/2021 which exceeded the expiration date of the prior training dated 8/25/2019.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $64.00 | $52.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $60.00 | $48.00 |
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 Deakings Daycare LLC had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 18 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about Deakings Daycare LLC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Deakings Daycare LLC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Deakings Daycare LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Jul 31, 2018. 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 Deakings Daycare LLC compare with other daycares in Pittsburgh?
It is tied for #39 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 58% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Deakings Daycare LLC last inspected?
Jan 12, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Deakings Daycare LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $64.00 for older toddler, $60.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Deakings Daycare LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Deakings Daycare 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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