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Hiland Child Care Center

845 Perry Hwy, Pittsburgh, PA 15229 · Allegheny County
Keystone STAR 4 (accredited)

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

Fewer citations than 56% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #44 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh
1 Core-safety citations
20 Other citations
6 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
21 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 5 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 6, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) May 6, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Feb 3, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Feb 3, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Feb 23, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Feb 2, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Feb 8, 2022 · 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 8
Health & medication 7
Training & qualifications 2
Records & paperwork 2
Background checks 1
Emergency preparedness 1

Citations, newest first

Citation May 6, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 13, 2026): “I have submitted (Staff #1's) updated Mandated Reporter Training Certificate, but will make sure that in the future all updated Mandated Reporter trainings aree updated within the 60 months required time frame”
Citation Feb 3, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)
The file for Child #2, a preschooler, contained health reports updated in an interval greater than 12 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 17, 2026): “There was a lapse in child #2's health report. An updated health form is now in the child's file”
Citation Feb 3, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 17, 2026): “The parent of child#2 was contacted immediately and she provided the center with the required documentation of the 2nd and 3rd doses of the DTAP vaccination, the second dose of the HIB vaccine, the second dose of the Polio vaccine and the 2nd and 3rd doses of the Pneumococcal vaccine. This was…”
Citation Feb 3, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Original label 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(5)
Child #3 had an expired Ibuprofen in the classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 17, 2026): “The expired medication was thrown away immediately.”
Citation Feb 3, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Exam communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(3)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 17, 2026): “Staff #1 took her health form to her doctor that evening (2/10/26). The doctor checked the communicable box as yes in error and immediately correted staff #1's health form by checking "no" to the communicable disease question. I scanned the revised health form, signed by the doctor to our inspector…”
Citation Feb 3, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.21
The loose cord running from the electrical outlet to the air purifier in Toddler 2 created a tripping hazard to the children in care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 21, 2025): “The loose cord running from the outlet to the air purifier in Toddler 2 was immediately secured to the wall to prevent this tripping hazard. Pictures of this repair have been sent to our inspector.”
Citation Feb 3, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Above ground window opening restricted to 6" 55 Pa. Code §3270.72(d)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 21, 2025): “The window in the School Age 2 room is now limited to an opening of 6 inches. This was corrected immediately.”
Citation Feb 3, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
The first aid kit located in the Toddler 1 Room lacked sterile gauze pads.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 21, 2025): “Gauze pads were immediately placed in the first aid kit in the Toddler 1 room, along with a list of needed items.”
Citation Feb 3, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
The sink and diapering area in the Toddler 2 Room lacked hand washing signs.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 21, 2025): “Handwashing signs were immediately posted in the sink and diapering ares in the Toddler 2 Room.”
Citation Feb 23, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 29, 2024): “The resting mats, located in the Toddler One and Early Learner 1&2 rooms, that were torn on the edges were repaired with right away so that no foam/tears were exposed.”
Citation Feb 23, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Small Toys and Objects 55 Pa. Code §3270.103
In the Infant Room, large foam blocks were observed to be tearing on the corners and not in good repair.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 29, 2024): “The large play /mat equipment in the Infant Room was repaired right away which covered the exposed piece of foam.”
Core safety Feb 2, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 9, 2023): “Staff person #1 did complete her mandated reporter training but it was given to me three days late. In the future all facility persons will complete the Mandated Reporter training within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1 does have an NSOR clearance results dated 9/16/22 in the file. In the future…”
Citation Feb 2, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 9, 2023): “The two plastic knobs which were not in good repair were repaired immediately in the Early Learner classroom.”
Citation Feb 2, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 9, 2023): “We have since obtained the required updated health forms for child #1& child #2 and placed them in their files. The parent provided the updated health reports to us on 2/3/23.”
Citation Feb 2, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Exam communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(3)
The health assessment on file for staff person #1 lacked documentation of an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 9, 2023): “Staff person #1's health form has been corrected by her physician for communicable diseases with the results (and box) properly documented.”
Citation Feb 2, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 9, 2023): “The file for staff person #2, now has the required 12 clock hours of training. In the future all staff will obtain the required 12 clock hours of training.”
Citation Feb 8, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 22, 2022): “A protective cover was immediately placed in the hallway electrical outlet that is accessible to children”
Citation Feb 8, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 22, 2022): “The parent of child #2 provided the center an updated health report for her child's file which is now in compliance”
Citation Feb 8, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Evacuation routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(5)
The evacuation routes were not posted on the second floor.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 22, 2022): “An evacuationn route was immediately posted in the second floor hallway in a conspicuous location”
Citation Feb 8, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Posted in group space 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(b)
The written plan of daily activities was not posted in the kitchen area of the school age room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 22, 2022): “A written plan of daily activities was immediately posted in the kitchen area of the scholl age room”
Citation Feb 8, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)
The agreement and file for child #1, child #2, and child #3 lacked the date of the child's admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 22, 2022): “The date of admission for child #1, child #2 and child #3 was immediately written on the agreement forms in each of those children's files”

“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

Capacity 92 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through May 14, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4 (accredited)
since May 5, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Hiland Presbyterian Church
Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–6:15 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (412) 367-4550
State certificate # CER-00252014
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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.

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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