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Itsy Bitsy Learning Academy

845 McLain St, Pittsburgh, PA 15210 · Allegheny County
Keystone STAR 1

Itsy Bitsy Learning Academy is a certified child care center in Pittsburgh, PA, with capacity for 67 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 40 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (12 of 40). 8 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #78 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh and has more citations per inspection than 68% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 68% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
Tied for #78 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh
2 Core-safety citations
38 Other citations
6 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
40 citations from 7 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 8 in the last 12 months · last inspected Apr 29, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Apr 29, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Apr 22, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Oct 28, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citation Sep 25, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Apr 24, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Sep 13, 2023 · Inspection · citation found May 12, 2023 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 12
Health & medication 11
Emergency preparedness 7
Training & qualifications 4
Building & playground safety 3
Staff ratios 1
Other standards 1
Background checks 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Apr 29, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(c)
The health report on file for Child #4 was not signed or dated by a physician, physician's assistant, or CRNP, making it invalid.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 1, 2026): “I will have the parent [of Child #4] get a signed copy of the health report.”
Citation Apr 29, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)
The file for Child #1 and Child #4, enrolled more than 60 days, lacked an immunization record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 9, 2026): “Child #4 has already turned in immunization record. Child #1 will turn in immunization record.”
Citation Apr 29, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)
The two most recent annual testing from a fire safety professional are dated 5/22/24 and 11/13/25, more than 12 months apart.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 1, 2026): “There is current annual fire alarm test report on file.”
Citation Apr 29, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)
The file for Child #1, enrolled more than 60 days, lacked an initial health report form. The file for Child #2 contained a health report form dated 4/8/26, more than 60 days after the child's first day in childcare.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 9, 2026): “Child #1 will turn in health assessment. Child #2 has a current health report form on file.”
Citation Apr 29, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
The two most recent fire safety trainings on file for Staff #1, Staff #2, and Staff #3 are dated 2/1/25 and 4/10/26, more than 12 months apart.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 1, 2026): “Staff #1, Staff #2, Staff #3 have a current fire safety training on file.”
Citation Apr 29, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
The initial staff evaluation on file for Staff #3 is dated 2/28/26, more than 12 months after the date of hire.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 1, 2026): “Staff #3 has a current staff evaluation on file.”
Citation Apr 29, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
The emergency contact form for Child #3 lacked a complete home address and a complete work address for the enrolling parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 9, 2026): “Child #3's file will be updated with zip code.”
Citation Apr 29, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
The emergency contact form for Child #3 lacked a complete address for the child's release person(s).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 9, 2026): “Child #3's file will be updated with complete address.”
Core safety Apr 22, 2025 Inspection Staff ratios
Mixed Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.52
On 4/23/25 at approximately 3:20pm Staff #1 was observed caring for 2 preschoolers and 10 school aged children. The ratio is 1 staff to 10 preschoolers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 19, 2025): “We have assigned staff to specific students and grouped them according to ratio guidelines”
Citation Apr 22, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
The facility's first-aid kit lacked soap.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 6, 2025): “I will add soap to the first aid kit”
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Citation Apr 22, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance/Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)(4)/3270.131(c)
The health report on file for Child #2 was not signed or dated by a physician, physician's assistant, or CRNP.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 30, 2025): “Obtain a signed and dated health report for child #2.”
Citation Apr 22, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)
The health report of file for Child #3 lacked immunizations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 19, 2025): “obtain immunization records for child #3.”
Citation Apr 22, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
The facility's emergency plan parent letter lacked accommodations for infants, toddlers. children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 8, 2025): “include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities to the emergency plan parent letter.”
Citation Apr 22, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)
The file for Child #1, enrolled for more than 60 days, lacked an initial health report.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 30, 2025): “Child 1 will not return to care.”
Citation Sep 25, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Plan reviewed/updated annually 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(b)
The facility's emergency plan documentation was last reviewed on 3/28/23, exceeding the annual 12-month update.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 15, 2024): “I plan to review and update the emergency plan as needed”
Citation Sep 25, 2024 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)
The initial health assessment on file for Staff Person #1 was dated 9/25/24, after the date of hire.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 25, 2024): “The health assessment on file for Staff Person #1 is current.”
Citation Sep 25, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)
The initial health assessment on file for Staff Person #1 does not include the results of a Tuberculosis screening, due at hire.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 25, 2024): “I will have Staff Person #1 reschedule her physical and ensure she has the right form”
Citation Sep 25, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Exam communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(3)
The current health assessment on file for Staff Person #1 does not indicate that the staff person was examined for communicable diseases.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 25, 2024): “I will have Staff Person #1 schedule a physical with her Physician”
Citation Sep 25, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Information re: medical problems 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(4)
The current health assessment on file for Staff Person #1 did not include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 25, 2024): “I will have Staff Person #1 reschedule exam”
Citation Sep 25, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Physician/CRNP assessment 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(5)
The current health assessment on file for Staff Person #1 did not include a physician or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide childcare.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 25, 2024): “I will have Staff Person #1 reschedule exam”
Citation Sep 25, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
The facility's fire drill log documented the most recent drill was completed on 4/16/24, more than 60 days prior.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 15, 2024): “I will conduct a drill and log accordingly”
Citation Apr 24, 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 #1, employed for over 90 days, does not include documentation of receiving training on the emergency plan.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 29, 2024): “create a document for employees to sign”
Citation Apr 24, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Hypothetical locations 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(4)
Based on the facility's fire drill log, multiple consecutive drills were conducted with the same hypothetical location. The two most recent drills are now compliant.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 7, 2024): “switch location”
Citation Apr 24, 2024 Inspection Other standards
General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.21
A wheeled bucket containing used mop water was observed in the cafeteria while children were in care in the room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 1, 2024): “I will ensure janitor buckets are no longer left inside the cafeteria. The bucket was removed during the inspection.”
Citation Apr 24, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
The emergency contact forms for children #1, #2, and #5 do not include complete information for the child's physician or source of medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 7, 2024): “Double check students forms The missing information will be obtained from the parent”
Citation Apr 24, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)
The emergency contact forms for children #2, #3, and #4 did not include written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 7, 2024): “highlight required signatures The missing information will be obtained from the parent”
Citation Apr 24, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
The emergency contact form for children #1 and #2 do not include complete contact information for the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 7, 2024): “Double check students forms The missing information will be obtained from the parent”
Citation Apr 24, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
The emergency contact form and agreement for child #4 have not been reviewed and dated by the parent since 9/18/23.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 7, 2024): “Double check students forms. The missing information will be obtained from the parent”
Citation Apr 24, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
The emergency contact forms for children #2, #3, and #4 did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 7, 2024): “Double check students forms. The missing information will be obtained from the parent”
Citation Sep 13, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
The agreement for child #2 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 11, 2023): “I will make sure all fields are filled in or have n/a, Child #2 is no longer enrolled as of 9/21/23,”
Citation Sep 13, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)
The emergency contact information for child #1 and child #2 did not include written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 11, 2023): “II will make sure all fields are filled in or have n/a. Child #2 is no longer enrolled as of 9/21/23.”
Citation Sep 13, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the health insurance policy number for the child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 5, 2023): “i will make sure all fields are filled in or have n/a”
Citation Sep 13, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
The emergency contact information for child #2 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 11, 2023): “i will make sure all fields are filled in or have n/a. Child #2 is no longer enrolled as of 9/21/23.”
Citation Sep 13, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
The emergency contact information for child #1 and child #2 did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 11, 2023): “i will make sure all fields are filled in or have n/a. Child #2 is no longer enrolled as of 9/21/23.”
Core safety May 12, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file for staff #1 did not contain a valid FBI clearance. The clearance, dated 3/15/18, was expired.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 15, 2023): “The clearance will be renewed.”
Citation May 12, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Letter to parents 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(e)
The letter to parents explaining the emergency plan was observed to be a template and lacked details specific to the program.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 16, 2023): “I will update the details in the parent letter and all parents will get a copy.”
Citation May 12, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed 55 Pa. Code §3270.91(a)
An exit from the gym was blocked by a wooden bench.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 12, 2023): “The bench was immediately removed by the custodian.”
Citation May 12, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(2)
The facility's emergency plan did not include details regarding the procedure for evacuation. The plan also lacked the address of the relocation site.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 18, 2023): “I will come up with a plan for the evacuation process and it will be added to the emergency plan.”
Citation May 12, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii)
The file for staff #2, designated as an aide, did not contain documentation of obtaining a high school diploma.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 16, 2023): “We will obtain a copy of the college transcripts for staff #2.”
Citation May 12, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Director qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(b)/3270.192(2)(ii)
The file for staff #1, designated as the director, did not include verification of 1 year of child care experience.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 16, 2023): “I will reach out to a former supervisor to get the form completed.”

“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.

About this center

Capacity 67 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Jul 11, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Nov 10, 2023 · what STARS means
Operator Itsy Bitsy Learning Academy
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00257086
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Common questions

Has Itsy Bitsy Learning Academy had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 2 violations 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 Apr 22, 2025 (staff ratios): “On 4/23/25 at approximately 3:20pm Staff #1 was observed caring for 2 preschoolers and 10 school aged children. The ratio is 1 staff to 10 preschoolers.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Itsy Bitsy Learning Academy?

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

What is Itsy Bitsy Learning Academy’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Nov 10, 2023. 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 Itsy Bitsy Learning Academy compare with other daycares in Pittsburgh?

It is tied for #78 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 68% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Itsy Bitsy Learning Academy last inspected?

Apr 29, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs Itsy Bitsy Learning Academy?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Itsy Bitsy Learning Academy.

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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