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Early Years Child Development Centers

8633 Old Perry Hwy, Pittsburgh, PA 15237 · Allegheny County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months

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.

Inspection record

More citations than 79% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
Tied for #114 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh
1 Core-safety citations
15 Other citations
2 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
16 citations from 2 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 16 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 22, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jul 22, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Feb 20, 2026 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications 5
Building & playground safety 4
Health & medication 3
Emergency preparedness 2
Records & paperwork 1
Background checks 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Jul 22, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Physical examination 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(1)
The staff file for Staff person #3 contained a current health assessment dated 11/24/25 that lacked a physical examination.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 7, 2026): “Staff person #3 obtained a health assessment that included a physical examination.”
Citation Jul 22, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Exam communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(3)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 7, 2026): “Staff person #3 obtained a health assessment that includes an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.”
Citation Jul 22, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Physician/CRNP assessment 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(5)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 7, 2026): “Staff Person #3 obtained a health assessment that included the physician or CRNP's assessment of their suitability to provide childcare.”
Citation Jul 22, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
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).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 7, 2026): “The Director has completed a fire test and documented it within 30 days of previous test.”
Citation Jul 22, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 7, 2026): “Staff Person #2, #4 and #5 have completed fire safety trainings and will continue at least every 12 months.”
Citation Jul 22, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 7, 2026): “Staff person #4 has completed professional development of Pediatric First Aid/CPR on 8/2/25.”
Citation Jul 22, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 7, 2026): “Staff person #1 completed and obtained a mandated reporter training certificate to comply with the CPSL and Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).”
Citation Jul 22, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 7, 2026): “A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was displayed near the phone and emergency contact forms in the Young Teddy Bear Room.”
Citation Jul 22, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
The staff file for Staff person #3 lacked 12 clock hours of annual childcare training required from December 2024 - December 2025.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 7, 2026): “The staff person has completed 12 hours of annual childcare training.”
Core safety Feb 20, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 27, 2026): “Staff person #1 obtained a current State Police Clearance which is dated 1/8/25. Staff person #2 obtained a NSOR check dated 6/26/25.”
Citation Feb 20, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(d)
The facility's emergency plan was observed to not be posted in a conspicuous location.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 27, 2026): “The facility's emergency plan was posted on the parent board at the facility.”
Citation Feb 20, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Letter to parents 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(e)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 27, 2026): “The emergency plan that goes out to each child's parent was corrected to address annual emergency drills, lockdown, or accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Citation Feb 20, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 27, 2026): “All 9 ceiling tiles were replaced with clean ceiling tiles.”
Citation Feb 20, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 27, 2026): “A sign stating that hands must be washed after toileting and before eating have been posted at each toilet 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 the restroom in the PreK room.”
Citation Feb 20, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Lidded waste receptacles 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(i)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 27, 2026): “A lidded waste receptacle was placed in each of the following areas: the toilet area to the left of the office, the toileting area between the Toddler and Young Teddy Bear Room, the toilet area and sink area in the PreK room and the sink area of the Starbright Room and Older Teddy Bear Room.”
Citation Feb 20, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 27, 2026): “Staff person #1 and #2 have completed fire safety training and will continue every 12 months.”

“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

Capacity 77 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Aug 7, 2027
Keystone STARS No STAR level
Operator Early Years Child Care Centers INC
Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (412) 318-4607
State certificate # CER-00260507
Parent reviews Google Maps reviews
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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.

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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