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.
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The health report on file for Child #4 was not signed or dated by a physician, physician's assistant, or CRNP, making it invalid.
The file for Child #1 and Child #4, enrolled more than 60 days, lacked an immunization record.
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.
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.
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.
The initial staff evaluation on file for Staff #3 is dated 2/28/26, more than 12 months after the date of hire.
The emergency contact form for Child #3 lacked a complete home address and a complete work address for the enrolling parent.
The emergency contact form for Child #3 lacked a complete address for the child's release person(s).
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.
The facility's first-aid kit lacked soap.
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The health report on file for Child #2 was not signed or dated by a physician, physician's assistant, or CRNP.
The health report of file for Child #3 lacked immunizations.
The facility's emergency plan parent letter lacked accommodations for infants, toddlers. children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
The file for Child #1, enrolled for more than 60 days, lacked an initial health report.
The facility's emergency plan documentation was last reviewed on 3/28/23, exceeding the annual 12-month update.
The initial health assessment on file for Staff Person #1 was dated 9/25/24, after the date of hire.
The initial health assessment on file for Staff Person #1 does not include the results of a Tuberculosis screening, due at hire.
The current health assessment on file for Staff Person #1 does not indicate that the staff person was examined for communicable diseases.
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.
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.
The facility's fire drill log documented the most recent drill was completed on 4/16/24, more than 60 days prior.
The file for staff #1, employed for over 90 days, does not include documentation of receiving training on the emergency plan.
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.
A wheeled bucket containing used mop water was observed in the cafeteria while children were in care in the room.
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.
The emergency contact forms for children #2, #3, and #4 did not include written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.
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.
The emergency contact form and agreement for child #4 have not been reviewed and dated by the parent since 9/18/23.
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.
The agreement for child #2 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
The emergency contact information for child #1 and child #2 did not include written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.
The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the health insurance policy number for the child.
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.
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.
The file for staff #1 did not contain a valid FBI clearance. The clearance, dated 3/15/18, was expired.
The letter to parents explaining the emergency plan was observed to be a template and lacked details specific to the program.
An exit from the gym was blocked by a wooden bench.
The facility's emergency plan did not include details regarding the procedure for evacuation. The plan also lacked the address of the relocation site.
The file for staff #2, designated as an aide, did not contain documentation of obtaining a high school diploma.
The file for staff #1, designated as the director, did not include verification of 1 year of child care experience.
“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.
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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.
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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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