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Edgewood Day Care

120 E Swissvale Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15218 · Allegheny County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 1

Edgewood Day Care is a certified child care center in Pittsburgh, PA, with capacity for 40 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 30 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for health & medication (10 of 30). 5 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #52 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh and has more citations per inspection than 50% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 50% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #52 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh
3 Core-safety citations
27 Other citations
7 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
30 citations from 7 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 5 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 16, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Sep 16, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Sep 23, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jan 28, 2025 · Inspection · no citation Sep 11, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Dec 6, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Mar 28, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Mar 24, 2023 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Health & medication 10
Building & playground safety 6
Training & qualifications 4
Records & paperwork 4
Background checks 3
Emergency preparedness 2
Other standards 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Sep 16, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file for Staff #1 contained a Department of Education FBI clearance and not the required Department of Human Service FBI clearance and therefore was incorrectly provisionally hired. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 28, 2026): “Staff member went immediately to get their fingerprints done. The clearance was in her folder the end of the day.”
Citation Sep 16, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair/Small Toys and Objects 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)/3270.103
The foam crawling block in the Toddler Room was peeling. The peeling pieces were less than 1 inch in diameter and pose a choking hazard to the children in the room who are still placing objects in their mouths.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 28, 2026): “We repaired the pieces of foam climbing blocks that are peeling.”
Citation Sep 16, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
In the hallway on the bookshelf a plastic bin with Geoboards and rubber bands the blue lid was cracked posing a cutting hazard.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 28, 2026): “We repaired the broken lid on the plastic bin.”
Citation Sep 16, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
The fitted sheets on multiple pieces of rest equipment in the PS Room was ripped.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 28, 2026): “We purchased new fitted cot sheets to replace the sheets with the rips.”
Citation Sep 16, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)/3270.181(c)
The file(s) for Child(ren) #1, a preschool aged child, lacked an Updated Health Report within the last year. Specifically, the initial health assessment for Child(ren) #1 was dated: 04.04.2025. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 28, 2026): “The parent was immediately called to provide the correct paperwork for the child's file.”
Core safety Sep 23, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file(s) for Staff Person(s) #1 had NSOR Certificates dated (06.26.2020 and 08.25.2025) more than 60 months apart. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 16, 2025): “Staff memeber received their updated NSOR clearence after numerous calls and emails to the NSOR offices. I also called the state representative office routinely to explain that clearances were not being sent out in a timely manner. He/She now has all clearances up to date.”
Citation Sep 23, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
In the Young Toddler's Room a television was observed to be unanchored which poses a toppling risk.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 22, 2025): “The day of inspection, I purchased a tv strap to anchor the television to the surface. The strap came with next day delivery and was adhered to the television allowing for a sturdy anchor and avoids the toppling risk.”
Citation Sep 23, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii)
The last two Mandated Reporter Trainings for staff #1 (05.26.2019 and 08.21.2024) were dated more than 60 months apart. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 6, 2025): “[Staff #1's] mandated reporter training was completed in August of 2024.”
Core safety Sep 11, 2024 Inspection Background checks
CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(4)
Staff person #3's current State Police clearance dated 5/17/24 was not in the file at time of review.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 24, 2024): “On 9/11/2024 I printed out Staff person #3's current State Police clearance dated 5/17/24 and put it in her file.”
Citation Sep 11, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Letter to parents 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(e)
The letter to the parents explaining the emergency procedure does not address annual emergency drills, lockdown, or accommodations for toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 25, 2024): “In order to correct this violation, I will be adding in information about our annual emergency/lockdown drills as well as the accommodations for toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. I am going to fix the letter, and it will be sent out to parents as…”
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Citation Sep 11, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
In the Gym, eleven ceiling tiles were observed to have water damage spots ranging from 2 inches to 19 inches in diameter from a previous water leak.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 25, 2024): “I reached out to the church and asked them to please replace the tiles in the gym room as well as fix the leak in the attic. The maintenance man did come on Monday September 9th to fix the leak then again on Wednesday September 11th to replace the damaged tiles.”
Citation Sep 11, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Infant: updated health report every 6 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(1)
The child file for Child #2, who was a young toddler at the time, was observed to contain health reports that were conducted more than 6 months apart; those health report dates are dated 11/14/23 and 6/24/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 24, 2024): “The health form was updated and a new form was put into this childs file on 6/24/24.”
Citation Sep 11, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Disposable diapers 55 Pa. Code §3270.135(a)(3)
At approximately 10:15am in the Young Toddler Room, during a diaper change, Staff was observed to not immediately discard the soiled diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can until completing the diaper change.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 24, 2024): “Staff person did correct their actions on-site and demonstrated the correct way to dispose of a diaper after changing a student. All staff persons in the room observed and were told to immediately throw away a soiled diaper in the trash can after changing.”
Citation Sep 11, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
The staff file for Staff person #1 lacked a health assessment and TB test. The staff file for Staff person #2, contained a current health assessment dated 8/8/24 which was conducted more than 24 months from the previously dated 7/1/22 health assessment on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 25, 2024): “The health assessment and TB test will be put into Staff person #1's file in order to correct this violation. Staff person #2 did update their health form and will ensure that their next visit is completed under the 24 month mark.”
Citation Sep 11, 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)
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: 3/1/24 - 4/1/24 (31 days), 5/1/24 - 6/11/24 (41 days), 7/2/24 - 8/6/24 (35 days). It has been more than 30 days since the last test which was conducted on 8/6/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 8, 2024): “We conducted a fire alarm test on the day of the inspection and will conduct another test on 10/7/24. With the help of the DHS inspector, I know now that 30 days does include weekends. We will begin conducting fire alarm test every 25-29 days in order to always be in compliance.”
Citation Sep 11, 2024 Inspection Other standards
General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.21
In the Preschool Room, a stapler was observed on the teacher's desk accessible to the preschool age children in care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 24, 2024): “On 9-11-2024 a staff member moved the stapler into the art closet of the classroom, and it will remain in that closet in order to keep it out of reach of all students.”
Citation Sep 11, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
The staff file for Staff person #4 contained current mandated reporter training dated 8/21/24 which was not renewed within 60 months from the previously existing mandated reporter certificate dated 2/26/19
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 24, 2024): “This employee completed her mandated reporter training in August and is now up to date with her clearances.”
Citation Sep 11, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)
The staff file for Staff person #1, who is functioning as an Assistant Group Supervisor, lacked proof of two years' experience working with children. The staff file for Staff person #3, who is functioning as an Assistant Group Supervisor, lacked proof of education and two years' experience working with children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 25, 2024): “In order to correct this violation, I have printed out the new DHS experience paperwork and have given it to both staff members to be re-signed. I have also printed out Staff person #3's diploma and added it to her file. When both staff members get their paperwork re-signed from their past…”
Citation Sep 11, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
The child file for Child #3 was observed to have a current emergency contact information form that lacked the health insurance name and policy number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 25, 2024): “On 9/11/2024 I messaged this students parents and asked for their health insurance name as well as their policy number for Child #3. I filled in the missing information and will send over proof of correction by 10/11/2024.”
Citation Sep 11, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
The child file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact information form that was not reviewed and signed by the parent every 6 months; the emergency contact information form was last reviewed and signed on 2/1/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 25, 2024): “I messaged this parent on the day of inspection and asked them to please bring in their updated form with the signature or sign the current form where there is space. This parent had a new form given to them to fill out and sign since there was no room left for signatures, and she brought in the…”
Citation Dec 6, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1)
Child file #1 contained a health report dated 5/2/23 but lacked an updated health reports within 6 months as required for a young toddler.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 13, 2023): “I had the family bring in the updated health report to me as soon as the student returned to school after they went to the doctors on December 6th.”
Citation Dec 6, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)
Child file #1 lacked the child's admission date on the agreement form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 13, 2023): “I filled in the missing date on the child's file to follow regulations.”
Citation Dec 6, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(b)/3270.182(8)
All child files reviewed contained the original agreement forms, provider stated that she gave the copy to the parents.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 13, 2023): “I will make copies of all agreement forms and hand out the originals to parents, then keep the copies for the student's files.”
Citation Mar 28, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet):Get Started with Center-Based Care; Building Blocks for Quality.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 28, 2023): “Staff person #1 has been removed from the classroom, pending completion of the "Get Started with Center-Based Care; Building Blocks for Quality."”
Citation Mar 24, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
The emergency plan on site does not include provisions regarding volunteer emergency preparedness training, and continuity of operations, required as of 7/1/22, as per Announcement C-22-04.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 27, 2023): “To correct this, I wrote the provisions regarding volunteer emergency preparedness training and continuity of operations.”
Citation Mar 24, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
The closet in the older toddler room, where toxic materials labeled "Keep out of reach of children" were located was unlocked, making the toxic products accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 27, 2023): “The closet door was locked during the inspection.”
Citation Mar 24, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record/Dismissal policy 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3)
The most recent influenza vaccination on file for Child #1, who is 3 years old, is dated 10/29/20, which is dated more than 1 year ago, as recommended annually for a child this age.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 27, 2023): “We contacted the parents and requested proof of the updated flu vaccination to place in the child's file.”
Citation Mar 24, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Written instructions 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(2)
There was an AuviQ pen in the Preschool classroom labeled for use by a specific child which did not have written instructions from the individual who prescribed the medicine.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 27, 2023): “We immediately contacted the parents and requested the written instructions from the prescriber.”
Citation Mar 24, 2023 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 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #1 were dated 8/2/19 and 10/4/21, more than 24 months apart.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 27, 2023): “The staff person has an updated health assessment on file.”
Citation Mar 24, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Exam communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(3)
The current health assessment on file for Staff person #2 indicates that the staff person has a communicable/contagious disease, with no additional information given.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 27, 2023): “We contacted the staff person immediately and asked them to contact their doctor and correct the mistake.”

“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.

About this center

Capacity 40 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Dec 28, 2026
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Apr 7, 2023 · what STARS means
Operator Stearns Child Care Center LLC
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00249558
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Common questions

Has Edgewood Day Care had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 3 violations 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 Sep 16, 2026 (background checks): “The file for Staff #1 contained a Department of Education FBI clearance and not the required Department of Human Service FBI clearance and therefore was incorrectly provisionally hired. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Edgewood Day Care?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Edgewood Day Care since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Edgewood Day Care’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Apr 7, 2023. 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 Edgewood Day Care compare with other daycares in Pittsburgh?

It is tied for #52 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 50% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Edgewood Day Care last inspected?

Sep 16, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs Edgewood Day Care?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Stearns Child Care Center 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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