Deakings Daycare LLC · 6200 Stanton Ave, Pittsburgh
Deakings Daycare LLC is a certified child care center in Pittsburgh, PA, with capacity for 65 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 23 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for building & playground safety (7 of 23). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #30 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh and has fewer citations per inspection than 64% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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Observed one open window, which lacked a screen, in the cafeteria.
The most recent health assessments in the file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 24 months between assessments.
The most recent fire safety trainings in the file for Staff Person #2 exceeded 12 months between trainings.
Observed hand sanitizer, which was accessible to children, on a cart in the gym.
The trash cans in the boy's and girl's restrooms, which contained trash that has been contaminated by human secretions, were not lidded.
Observed a first aid kit, which was accessible to children, on a cart in the gym.
The most recent health assessments in the file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 24 months between assessments.
The most recent fire system inspection on file was dated 7/17/23, which was more than one year prior to the date of the inspection: 12/12/24.
On 1/10/24, Staff #1 accepted Child #1 into childcare. Staff #1 did not have an emergency contact form for child #1.
There was no documentation of a current flu vaccine on file for child #1, a preschooler.
There was no documentation on file indicating that Facility Person #1 has completed the updated health and safety training.
The emergency contact form on file for child #2 did not include the address and phone number of each release person.
The letter from the operator to the parents explaining the emergency plan does not include the facility's plan for a lockdown.
There were no lidded trash cans in the girls and boys restrooms used by the program.
The only emergency drill documented at the facility was conducted on 6/16/22, more than 12 months after the effective date of the regulation (12/19/20.)
The health assessment on file for child # 1 was completed more than 60 days after their first day of attendance.
Facility Person #1 was classified and serving as the director of the program, but does not meet the educational criteria as documentation on file shows completion of an associates degree and less than 30 credits in a human services field.
There is no director qualified staff person employed by the facility and present during operating hours. (Facility operates less than 30 hours per week.)
The health insurance information was not included on the emergency contact form on file for child #1.
There was documentation of 7 hours of training during the most recent review year on file for Facility Person #1.
The water from the sink in the cafeteria and sinks in the boys and girls restroom had a temperature of at least 118.1 degrees.
The medication for child #1 through 5 did not contain written consent for administration.
The initial health assessment of facility person #1 was not signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP.
“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 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $52.00 | $36.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $52.00 | $36.00 |
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 23 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 2, effective Apr 24, 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 Deakings Daycare LLC compare with other daycares in Pittsburgh?
It is tied for #30 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 64% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Deakings Daycare LLC last inspected?
Nov 17, 2025 (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, $52.00 for young school-age, $52.00 for older school-age 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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