Early Years Child Development Centers
Early Years Child Development Centers is a certified child care center in Pittsburgh, PA, with capacity for 77 children. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it twice. The state cited 16 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for training & qualifications (5 of 16). All 16 came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #114 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh and has more citations per inspection than 79% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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The staff file for Staff person #3 contained a current health assessment dated 11/24/25 that lacked a physical examination.
The staff file for Staff person #3 contained a current health assessment dated 11/24/25 that lacked examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.
The staff file for Staff person #3 contained a current health assessment dated 11/24/25 that lacked the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide childcare.
Upon review of the facility's 30-day fire testing documentation, the following tests were observed to have been conducted more than 30 days apart: 3/10/26 to 4/10/26 (31 days).
The staff file for Staff person #2 was observed to contain fire safety trainings that were conducted more than 12 months apart; those fire safety trainings are dated 6/19/26 and 4/29/25. The staff file for Staff person #4 was observed to contain fire safety trainings that were conducted more than 12 months apart; those fire safety trainings are dated 6/9/25 and 5/2/25. The staff file for Staff person #5 was observed to contain fire safety trainings that were conducted more than 12 months apart; those fire safety trainings are dated 6/8/26 and 5/2/25.
Staff person #4 had not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/CPR; Staff person #4 has since completed the training on 8/2/25.
The staff file for Staff person #1 contained current mandated reporter training dated 8/29/25 which was not renewed within 60 months from the previously existing mandated reporter certificate dated 8/21/20.
The Young Teddy Bear Room was observed to lack a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency.
The staff file for Staff person #3 lacked 12 clock hours of annual childcare training required from December 2024 - December 2025.
The staff file for Staff person #1 contained a current State Police clearance dated 1/8/25 which was not renewed within 60 months of the previously dated 12/31/19 State Police clearance expiring. The staff file for Staff person #2 contained a current National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) check dated 6/26/25 which was not renewed within 60 months of the previously dated 6/8/20 NSOR check expiring.
The facility's emergency plan was observed to not be posted in a conspicuous location.
The letter to the parents explaining the emergency procedures does not address annual emergency drills, lockdown, or accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.
In the Starbright Room, two ceiling tiles were observed to not be kept clean as evidence by having water damage spots from an unknown water source. In the Stairway off of the PreK Room, 7 ceiling tiles were observed to not be kept clean as evidence by having water damage spots from an unknown water source.
The following toilets were observed to lack a handwashing sign: three toilets in the restroom located to the left of the office, two toilets in the restroom between the Toddler Room and Young Teddy Bear Room, and the toilet in restroom in the PreK Room.
The following toileting areas and/or sinks were observed to lack a lidded waste receptacle: the toilet area to the left of the office, the toileting area between the Toddler Room and Young Teddy Bear Room, the sink area of the Young Teddy Bear Room, the toilet area and sink area in the PreK Room, and the sink area of the Starbright Room and the Older Teddy Bear Room.
The staff file for Staff person #1 was observed to lack documentation of fire safety training for 2024 the two most recent fire safety trainings on file are dated 2/5/23 and 5/2/25. The staff file for Staff person #2 was observed to contain fire safety trainings that were conducted more than 12 months apart; those fire safety trainings are dated 5/8/24 and 6/4/25.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $71.00 | $71.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $71.00 | $71.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $71.00 | $71.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $71.00 | $71.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $67.40 | $67.40 |
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 Early Years Child Development Centers had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 1 violation 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 Feb 20, 2026 (background checks): “The staff file for Staff person #1 contained a current State Police clearance dated 1/8/25 which was not renewed within 60 months of the previously dated 12/31/19 State Police clearance expiring. The staff file for…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Early Years Child Development Centers?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Early Years Child Development Centers since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
How does Early Years Child Development Centers compare with other daycares in Pittsburgh?
It is tied for #114 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 79% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Early Years Child Development Centers last inspected?
Jul 22, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Early Years Child Development Centers cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $71.00 for newborn, $71.00 for infant, $71.00 for young toddler, $71.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Early Years Child Development Centers?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Early Years Child Care Centers 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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