Hiland Child Care Center
Hiland Child Care Center is a certified child care center in Pittsburgh, PA, with capacity for 92 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 (accredited) rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 21 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (8 of 21). 5 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #44 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh and has fewer citations per inspection than 56% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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The file for Staff #1 contained Mandated Reporter Training that had been updated in an interval greater than 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 2/4/21 and the update being dated 2/19/26.
The file for Child #2, a preschooler, contained health reports updated in an interval greater than 12 months.
The file for Child #2, enrolled for more that 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of a 2nd and 3rd dose of the DTAP vaccination, 2nd dose of the HIB vaccination, 2nd dose of the Polio vaccination, and a 2nd and 3rd dose of the Pneumococcal vaccination as required based on the child's age as per the ACIP recommended schedule.
Child #3 had an expired Ibuprofen in the classroom.
The file for Staff #1 contained a Health Assessment that stated they had a communicable disease. There was no accompanying documentation stating the condition and the risk it might pose to others exposed to this individual.
The loose cord running from the electrical outlet to the air purifier in Toddler 2 created a tripping hazard to the children in care.
Observed a window in the School Age 2 Room that was accessible to children and was not modified to limit the opening to 6 inches or fewer.
The first aid kit located in the Toddler 1 Room lacked sterile gauze pads.
The sink and diapering area in the Toddler 2 Room lacked hand washing signs.
In the Toddler 1 Room and Early Learning 1 & 2 Room, the corners and edges of several resting mats were observed to be ripping and not in good repair.
In the Infant Room, large foam blocks were observed to be tearing on the corners and not in good repair.
The file for staff person #1 was observed to have documentation of Mandated Reporter training that was not completed within 90 days of their date of hire (SEE LIS CODE SHEET): 6/29/22. The file for staff person #1 was observed not to contain NSOR clearance results within 45 days of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET). Staff person #1 has NSOR clearance results dated 9/16/22.
In the Early Learners 1 & 2 room, two plastic knobs on a children's Little Tikes tool bench were observed to be broken causing rough edges and not in good repair.
The file for children #1 and #2 were observed not to contain a health report within the last 12 months. The most recent health reports on file for child #1 is dated 8/16/21 and child #2 is dated 8/16/21.
The health assessment on file for staff person #1 lacked documentation of an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.
The file for staff person #2 lacked an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training for the year December 19, 2021-December 19, 2022. The file for staff person #2 was observed to have 7 annual hours of child care training.
The outlet in the hallway leading to the infant and toddler room was observed to lack a protective receptacle cover and was accessible to the children.
The file for child #2, with a birthday date of 11/7/17, had a health assessment completed on 11/11/20, which is more than 12 months ago.
The evacuation routes were not posted on the second floor.
The written plan of daily activities was not posted in the kitchen area of the school age room.
The agreement and file for child #1, child #2, and child #3 lacked the date of the child's admission.
“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) | $78.00 | $69.75 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $78.00 | $69.75 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $78.00 | $69.75 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $78.00 | $69.75 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $73.00 | $65.37 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $57.50 | $44.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $57.50 | $44.00 |
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 Hiland Child Care Center 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 2, 2023 (background checks): “The file for staff person #1 was observed to have documentation of Mandated Reporter training that was not completed within 90 days of their date of hire (SEE LIS CODE SHEET): 6/29/22. The file for staff person #1 was…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Hiland Child Care Center?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Hiland Child Care Center since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Hiland Child Care Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4 (accredited), effective May 5, 2026. 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 Hiland Child Care Center compare with other daycares in Pittsburgh?
It is tied for #44 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 56% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Hiland Child Care Center last inspected?
May 6, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Hiland Child Care Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $78.00 for newborn, $78.00 for infant, $78.00 for young toddler, $78.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Hiland Child Care Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Hiland Presbyterian Church.
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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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