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Deakings Daycare LLC · 6200 Stanton Ave, Pittsburgh

6200 Stanton Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206 · Allegheny County
Keystone STAR 2

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.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 64% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #30 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh
0 Core-safety citations
23 Other citations
7 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
23 citations from 7 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Nov 17, 2025

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Nov 17, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Nov 21, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Jan 26, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Nov 30, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Nov 23, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Nov 30, 2021 · Inspection · citation found Aug 31, 2021 · Inspection · no citation
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety 7
Health & medication 6
Training & qualifications 5
Records & paperwork 3
Emergency preparedness 2

Citations, newest first

Citation Nov 17, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Screened 55 Pa. Code §3270.72(b)
Observed one open window, which lacked a screen, in the cafeteria.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 11, 2025): “The window was closed and locked, however there is a gate on the outside of the window to protect and students from falling out.”
Citation Nov 17, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
The most recent health assessments in the file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 24 months between assessments.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 11, 2025): “The Staff person had the health assessment completed on 10/14/24”
Citation Nov 17, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
The most recent fire safety trainings in the file for Staff Person #2 exceeded 12 months between trainings.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 11, 2025): “Moving forward we will be sure that all staff participate at least annually in a fire safety training.”
Citation Nov 21, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
Observed hand sanitizer, which was accessible to children, on a cart in the gym.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 3, 2025): “Hand sanitizer has been placed in locked cabinet, out of the reach of children.”
Citation Nov 21, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle 55 Pa. Code §3270.67(d)
The trash cans in the boy's and girl's restrooms, which contained trash that has been contaminated by human secretions, were not lidded.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 3, 2025): “trash cans were replaced in the restrooms.”
Citation Nov 21, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Inaccessible to children 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(b)
Observed a first aid kit, which was accessible to children, on a cart in the gym.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 3, 2025): “First aid kit was placed in a locked cabinet.”
Citation Nov 21, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
The most recent health assessments in the file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 24 months between assessments.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 3, 2025): “Staff has since received required health assessment and has been placed in their file.”
Citation Nov 21, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 3, 2025): “We have requested documentation of an annual fire inspection from the school. A copy will be submitted to cert rep and kept on file once received.”
Citation Jan 26, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
On 1/10/24, Staff #1 accepted Child #1 into childcare. Staff #1 did not have an emergency contact form for child #1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 4, 2024): “The child is no longer in care.”
Citation Nov 30, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record/Dismissal policy 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3)
There was no documentation of a current flu vaccine on file for child #1, a preschooler.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 30, 2023): “Child #1 will not attend without documentation of a current flu vaccine or a written exemption.”
Citation Nov 30, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
There was no documentation on file indicating that Facility Person #1 has completed the updated health and safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 8, 2023): “Facility Person #1 will complete the one hour health & safety training update.”
Citation Nov 30, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
The emergency contact form on file for child #2 did not include the address and phone number of each release person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 8, 2023): “We will either have the parent remove the release person or add the address and phone number to the emergency contact form.”
Citation Nov 23, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Letter to parents 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(e)
The letter from the operator to the parents explaining the emergency plan does not include the facility's plan for a lockdown.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 9, 2023): “The lockdown plan has been added to the parent letter in the emergency Plan and a copy has been given to all parents of enrolled child/children.”
Citation Nov 23, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Lidded waste receptacles 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(i)
There were no lidded trash cans in the girls and boys restrooms used by the program.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 9, 2023): “Lidded trash cans were placed in the boy and girls bathroom.”
Citation Nov 23, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
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.)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 9, 2023): “Moving forward, We will conduct an emergency drill annually and document them on file at our facility.”
Citation Nov 23, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Health information 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)
The health assessment on file for child # 1 was completed more than 60 days after their first day of attendance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 9, 2023): “We received a current health assessment for chid#1 and placed it in her file.”
Citation Nov 23, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Associate's, 30 credits + 4 yrs 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(b)(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 17, 2023): “We have one of our existing directors that will be acting director until Facility person #1 finishes her courses to meet the educational criteria.”
Citation Nov 23, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Employed and present 30 hrs/wk 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(c)
There is no director qualified staff person employed by the facility and present during operating hours. (Facility operates less than 30 hours per week.)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 17, 2023): “We have an existing director that is at the facility during operating hours.”
Citation Nov 23, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
The health insurance information was not included on the emergency contact form on file for child #1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 9, 2023): “We obtained the health insurance policy number for child#1 and added it to her emergency contact form.”
Citation Nov 23, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
There was documentation of 7 hours of training during the most recent review year on file for Facility Person #1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 9, 2023): “Facility person#1 completed the trainings required by DHS.”
Citation Nov 30, 2021 Inspection Building & playground safety
110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 9, 2022): “We have requested that a plumber from the BOE to correct the water temperature so that it does not exceed 110 degrees. The children will be supervised during handwashing so the water will not be too hot by ensuring the cold water is on with the not water to not exceed 110 degrees until the plumber…”
Citation Nov 30, 2021 Inspection Health & medication
Written consent 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(6)
The medication for child #1 through 5 did not contain written consent for administration.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 3, 2022): “We have had all Parents fill out a medication log for each of their children giving Dealkings Daycare consent to administer the medication as needed.”
Citation Nov 30, 2021 Inspection Health & medication
Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(b)
The initial health assessment of facility person #1 was not signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 3, 2022): “.The health assessment was signed by a doctor.”

“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

Capacity 65 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Feb 9, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 2
since Apr 24, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Deakings Daycare LLC
Hours Monday–Thursday 7:00 AM–9:15 AM; Friday 4:00 AM–9:15 AM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (412) 441-2423
State certificate # CER-00250808
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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.

Certified centers nearby

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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