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Hartwood Daycare and Learning Center LLC

3394 Saxonburg Blvd, Glenshaw, PA 15116 · Allegheny County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 1

Hartwood Daycare and Learning Center LLC is a certified child care center in Glenshaw, PA, with capacity for 80 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 3 times. The state cited 16 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (7 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 #141 of 457 centers in Allegheny County and has more citations per inspection than 63% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 63% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
Tied for #141 of 457 centers in Allegheny County
1 Core-safety citations
15 Other citations
3 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
16 citations from 3 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 16 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 5, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Aug 5, 2026 · Inspection · citation found May 28, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Oct 17, 2025 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety 7
Health & medication 5
Training & qualifications 3
Background checks 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Aug 5, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean, good repair, proper size 55 Pa. Code §3270.104(a)
Two plastic storage cabinets (approximately 6 feet tall) in the infant classroom were not anchored to the wall creating a tip over hazard.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 12, 2026): “The provider will anchor anything over 4 feet into the wall or another sturdy surface.”
Citation Aug 5, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Dismissal policy 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(3)
The immunization record of Child #1 did not contain documentation of 1 Hepatitis A vaccinations,
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 12, 2026): “Corrected on the day of inspection. Mom wrote a letter stating she did not want the immunization being conducted at this time.”
Citation Aug 5, 2026 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)
Consecutive health assessments for Staff #2 (dated 2/20/2024 and 3/26/2024) more than 24 months apart.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 12, 2026): “Staff members were required to update their health assessment.”
Citation Aug 5, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Exam communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(3)
The health assessment of Staff #2 did not include documentation of an examination for communicable disease and the results of that examination.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 12, 2026): “The employee was required to return to the PCP to obtain confirmation of communicable disease status.”
Citation Aug 5, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
Consecutive mandated reporter trainings for Staff #1 were dated 1/8/2021 and 3/9/2026, more than 60 months apart.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 12, 2026): “This matter was already corrected”
Core safety May 28, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file of Staff #1 contained a signed disclosure statement on the form dated 11/8/2024 and not on the current form dated 1/1/2025.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 29, 2026): “A new form was printed from the DHS website. The form was given to the staff member to complete on the day the inspector discovered the expired form.”
Citation May 28, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
Two corners of the ABC/123 carpet on the young toddler side of the child care space were curling creating a tripping hazard for children and staff.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 29, 2026): “Carpet tape was placed in the corners to prevent a child from potentially tripping.”
Citation May 28, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Glass 55 Pa. Code §3270.81
The glass doors, located in a high traffic area in the older toddler side of the child care space, did not contain visual strips.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 3, 2026): “Windows will be painted”
Citation May 28, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
The older toddler area contained a large green bin which had a crack at the top edge going downward which was approximately 2 inches in length. A yellow Magna-Tile was cracked through the middle of the tile.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 29, 2026): “The bin was removed and the yellow magnet tile was thrown away.”
Citation May 28, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
2 feet apart 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(f)
A young toddler was observed to be sleeping in a crib which was placed touching another crib at the top and only allowing about 5-6 inches between the cribs on one side. This did not allow for 2 feet on three sides of the crib.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 29, 2026): “All staff was reminded that 2 foot rule still applies even when children are sleeping as other children are playing.”
Citation Oct 17, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.21
In the infant room, a surge protector was observed to be stored under a throw rug while plugged in and in use. This presents a potential fire hazard.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 28, 2025): “Provider removed the surge protector from under the rug to avoid a dangerous situation.”
Citation Oct 17, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
In the infant room, a surge protector strip was observed to be on the floor behind infant rocker seats. The surge protector was missing a protective cover on one of the unused outlets.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 28, 2025): “Provider immediately placed an outlet cover in the surge protector.”
Citation Oct 17, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
The First Aid Kit in the Preschool room did not include soap.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 28, 2025): “Provider immediately replaced the missing item.”
Citation Oct 17, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
The health assessments for Staff #4 and Staff #5 appeared altered when presented for inspection. When questioned, both staff members admitted to falsifying the assessments. The health assessments cannot be accepted.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 28, 2025): “Provider discussed the issue with staff and requested new health assessments immediately.”
Citation Oct 17, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
Staff Person #1 participated in Fire Safety trainings on 1/23/2024 and 3/7/2025. The dates of training are more than one year apart.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 28, 2025): “Owner or director will ensure everyone completes fire safety trainings by keeping track of due dates in staff files.”
Citation Oct 17, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Each staff person meets quals/Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iv)
The file for Staff Person #2 included a copy of a foreign degree. While the degree had been translated, it had not been assessed, making the staff person's education level unclear. The file for Staff Person #3, classified as a group supervisor, had a degree; but the degree did not specify a field of study, nor did the staff person have any documented child care experience in their record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 26, 2025): “Provider sent the foreign degree for evaluation on 10/27/2025. Pending results, we will better understand their title. Staff Person #3 has been re-designated as an aide until such time as their transcripts and experience can be verified.”

“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
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $74.00 $64.00
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $72.00 $62.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $70.75 $60.75
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $69.75 $59.75

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 80 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Nov 26, 2026
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Dec 29, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator Hartwood Daycare And Learning Center LLC
Hours Monday–Friday 6:45 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (610) 822-0009
State certificate # CER-00249244
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Common questions

Has Hartwood Daycare and Learning Center LLC 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 May 28, 2026 (background checks): “The file of Staff #1 contained a signed disclosure statement on the form dated 11/8/2024 and not on the current form dated 1/1/2025.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Hartwood Daycare and Learning Center LLC?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Hartwood Daycare and Learning Center LLC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Hartwood Daycare and Learning Center LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Dec 29, 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 Hartwood Daycare and Learning Center LLC compare with other daycares in Allegheny County?

It is tied for #141 of 457 centers in Allegheny County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 63% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Hartwood Daycare and Learning Center LLC last inspected?

Aug 5, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Hartwood Daycare and Learning Center LLC cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $74.00 for infant, $72.00 for young toddler, $70.75 for older toddler, $69.75 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Hartwood Daycare and Learning Center LLC?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Hartwood Daycare And Learning 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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