Hart 2 Heart Childcare LLC

295 Broadway Ave, McKees Rocks, PA 15136 · Allegheny County

1 complaint investigation found violations Keystone STAR 1

Hart 2 Heart Childcare LLC is a certified child care center in McKees Rocks, PA, with capacity for 54 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 4 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 36 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (10 of 36). 7 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #8 of 12 centers in McKees Rocks and has more citations per inspection than 88% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 88% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. Among the most cited

#8 of 12 centers in McKees Rocks

4 Core-safety citations

32 Other citations

4 Inspections

1 Complaint investigations that found violations

36 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 7 in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 20, 2026

Every state visit

Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety 10

Health & medication 7

Records & paperwork 6

Emergency preparedness 4

Food & feeding 3

Training & qualifications 2

Supervision 2

Background checks 1

Sleep safety 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Mar 20, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety

Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)

In the older toddler room, there was an open bag of Road Runner Ice Melt on the floor near the front door that was labeled "Keep out of reach of children" and was accessible to children.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 14, 2026): “Upon discovery, the Director and classroom staff immediately removed the open bag of ice melt from the classroom floor and placed it in a secure, locked area inaccessible to children. Staff were reminded at that time of proper storage procedures for all hazardous materials.”

Citation Mar 20, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety

110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b)

In the older toddler room, the water temperature at the sink that children use to wash their hands was 141° F.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 10, 2026): “The Director turned off the hot water at the sink to eliminate the risk of exposure to unsafe temperatures, ensuring that only cold water is accessible to children while corrective measures are being implemented.”

Citation Mar 20, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety

Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76

In the older toddler room, there was a damaged ceiling tile that was observed.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 10, 2026): “Upon discovery, the Director secured the area with the damaged ceiling tile and scheduled it for repair or replacement to eliminate any potential hazard.”

Citation Mar 20, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety

No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)

In the infant room, there were a few areas of peeling paint on the right wall. In the young toddler room, there was one area of peeling paint on the baseboard on the back wall.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 10, 2026): “The Director addressed the areas of peeling paint in the infant and young toddler rooms by removing the damaged paint and scheduling repairs and repainting to ensure a safe environment.”

Citation Mar 20, 2026 Inspection Food & feeding

Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107

In the older toddler room, the refrigerator that stores food that is served to children enrolled at the facility lacked a thermometer.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 14, 2026): “Immediately upon discovery, the Director and staff placed an operating thermometer in the refrigerator and verified that the temperature was at or below 45°F to ensure proper food storage.”

Citation Mar 20, 2026 Inspection Health & medication

12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)

The file for staff person #1 had health assessments that exceeded 24 months between assessments.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 14, 2026): “Upon discovery, the Director ensured that the staff member's health assessment was updated already by the time of inspection, and documentation will be maintained in the staff file.”

Citation Mar 20, 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)

According to the log, the operator did not manually test the interconnected fire detection system in the facility at least once every 30 days between 1-16-26 to 2-26-26.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 14, 2026): “Upon discovery, the Director and/or designated staff immediately tested the interconnected fire detection system and documented the results to ensure it is functioning properly and in compliance with the required 30-day testing schedule.”

Core safety Mar 27, 2025 Inspection Background checks

Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

The file for staff person #2 had an NSOR verification certificate dated 2-26-20 and lacked a current NSOR verification certificate updated within the last 60 months. The file for staff person #1 had a state police clearance, child abuse clearance, FBI clearance, and NSOR verification certificate that were dated after their start date.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 12, 2025): “- A new NSOR verification for Staff #2 was emailed and requested on March 27, 2025, and obtained on April 1, 2025, to ensure compliance with the 60-month renewal requirement by the Owner/Director. Staff person #2 did not work in a child care position until the NSOR verification certificate was…”

Citation Mar 27, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Letter to parents 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(e)

The operator's letter provided to the parent of each enrolled child explaining the emergency procedures lacked the accommodations for infants and toddlers.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 12, 2025): “The Owner/Director has updated the emergency procedures letter to include detailed protocols specifically addressing the safe evacuation, relocation, and supervision of infants and toddlers during all emergencies (e.g., fire, severe weather, lockdowns, medical incidents). Accommodations now clearly…”

Citation Mar 27, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety

Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed 55 Pa. Code §3270.91(a)

In the school-age/preschool room, the hallway leading to the backdoor exit to the facility was obstructed by a stack of foam floor tiles, a basketball hoop, and a carpet cleaner.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 12, 2025): “- All obstructive items were immediately removed from the hallway leading to the exit on March 27, 2025. - The back exit route was thoroughly inspected to ensure it was completely clear and compliant with emergency standards. - Items previously stored in this area were relocated to appropriate…”

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Citation Mar 27, 2025 Inspection Health & medication

12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2)

The file for staff person #1 had a health assessment and tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method that were dated after providing initial service in a child care setting at the facility.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 2, 2025): “- Staff person #1's health assessment and Mantoux TB screening were completed and placed in their file on February 20, 2025, by the Owner/Director. - Staff person #1 has been fully cleared and is in compliance with all health-related employment requirements by the Owner/Director.”

Citation Mar 27, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(2)

The facility's emergency plan lacked a plan that provides for evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 12, 2025): “- The emergency plan was updated to include detailed procedures for evacuating children both from the building and to an off-site location in the event of an emergency. - The updated plan includes transportation accommodations for all age groups, including evacuation cribs and strollers for infants…”

Citation Mar 27, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)

The file for child #3 lacked a current child service report updated within the last 6 months.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 13, 2025): “- New Child Service Reports will be completed for child #3 by May 2, 2025, ensuring they reflect each child's current developmental progress, needs, and goals. - The updated reports will be reviewed with parents and signed copies will be placed in each child's file.”

Citation Mar 27, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)

The file for child #4 lacked a current emergency contact form and agreement updated by the parent within the last 6 months. The file for child #1 had an agreement that exceeded 6 months between updates by the parent.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 13, 2025): “- The parent for child #4 will review and update the emergency contact form and agreement. - The agreement for child #1 has been updated.”

Citation Mar 27, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications

Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii)

The file for staff person #2 lacked 10 of the 12 required hours of annual child care training.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 12, 2025): “- Staff person #2 has enrolled in approved child care training courses and is currently completing the remaining 10 required hours. They will be completed by May 2, 2025. - Documentation of all completed training hours, including certificates of completion, will be placed in the staff file.”

Core safety Mar 14, 2024 Complaint investigation Supervision

Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)

Based on interviews it was determined Child #1 was carried from his classroom to the front entrance by facility person #1. Based on interviews it was determined facility person #1 had been acting as a staff person since 10/22/23. Facility person #1 is a 17-year-old who does not meet the qualifications to be a staff person and no other staff person was present.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 20, 2024): “I was not aware that the staff person was not qualified to be an Aide who could not carry a child to the other staff available in the next room.”

Core safety Mar 4, 2024 Inspection Supervision

Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)

During a naptime supervision and ratio check, at 2:55 PM, Staff person #1 did not know the name of one of the children who she was to be supervising.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 20, 2024): “Staff person was updated on the child's name.”

Core safety Mar 4, 2024 Inspection Sleep safety

Infant sleep position 55 Pa. Code §3270.119

At 3:00 PM, an infant was observed sleeping in a crip with a boppy pillow under the infant, who was not flat on the back, as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics, with no documented medical reason to permit this position.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 20, 2024): “The staff person in charge removed all boppy pillows from cribs.”

Citation Mar 4, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii)

The file for Staff person #2 does not include verification of emergency plan training completed within 90 days of hire (See LIS Code Sheet).

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 20, 2024): “Owner will obtain the verification form for the emergency drill training verification.”

Citation Mar 4, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety

Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76

There was a hole in the wall with exposed plaster/drywall in the middle room by the diapering area where the gate had been mounted to the wall.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 20, 2024): “The hole in the wall that exposed plaster/drywall was patched and painted.”

Citation Mar 4, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety

No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)

Peeling paint was observed on the yellow wall under the television in the middle room.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 20, 2024): “The peeling paint was sanded down and painted over.”

Citation Mar 4, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety

Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)

There was no handwashing sign at the toilet in the School age/Preschool room.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 20, 2024): “Owner hung up a handwashing sign above the toilet in the School Age/Preschool Room.”

Citation Mar 4, 2024 Inspection Food & feeding

Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107

There was no thermometer in the refrigerator in the infant room where infant bottles are stored. There was no thermometer in the refrigerator in the School age/Preschool room where children's milk is stored.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 20, 2024): “The Owner purchased and placed in both the Infant Room and School Age/Preschool Room refrigerators.”