Em & Ems Childcare is a certified child care center in Pitcairn, PA, with capacity for 30 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 3 times. The state cited 6 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for building & playground safety (4 of 6). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #29 of 457 centers in Allegheny County and has fewer citations per inspection than 78% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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The first aid kit in the back room was lacking tape.
In the back room along the back wall, an electrical outlet was not mounted flush with the wall, allowing children access behind the faceplate and receptacle. This condition posed a potential electrical shock hazard to children in care.
The Child Service Report(s) for child(ren) #1 and #2 did not include a six-month update from the last report dated: 03.2025. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)
In the downstairs play space, a wooden door with glass panels (bottom left corner) was cracked with sharp edges, posing a cutting hazard.
In the main room, a child's 2 x 3, white, wooden bookshelf in the back left corner, left of the wall mounted TV, had loose screws which caused the bookshelf to be unstable posing a toppling or fall hazard.
The Emergency Contact Form for Child #1 lacked the "Health Insurance/MA Coverage" and "Health Insurance/MA Policy Number." (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $62.00 | $50.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $57.00 | $45.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $57.00 | $45.00 |
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 Em & Ems Childcare had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 6 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about Em & Ems Childcare?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Em & Ems Childcare since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Em & Ems Childcare’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Sep 19, 2025. 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 Em & Ems Childcare compare with other daycares in Allegheny County?
It is tied for #29 of 457 centers in Allegheny County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 78% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Em & Ems Childcare last inspected?
May 7, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Em & Ems Childcare cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $62.00 for preschool, $57.00 for young school-age, $57.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Em & Ems Childcare?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Emily Grant.
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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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