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Ivy Prep Early Learning Centers LLC

1496 Butler Plank Rd, Glenshaw, PA 15116 · Allegheny County
Provisional certificate

Ivy Prep Early Learning Centers LLC is a certified child care center in Glenshaw, PA, with capacity for 43 children. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it once. The state cited 16 violations, none of them core-safety. All 16 came in the last 12 months. It has too few inspections so far for a statewide comparison.

Inspection record

Not enough history Pennsylvania has inspected this center once since Aug 16, 2021. Centers are compared once they have at least 2 inspections.
0 Core-safety citations
16 Other citations
1 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
16 citations from 1 state visit since Aug 16, 2021 · 16 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 2, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jun 2, 2026 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Emergency preparedness 5
Building & playground safety 5
Records & paperwork 3
Transportation 2
Food & feeding 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Jun 2, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(d)
The emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 10, 2026): “On 6/8/2026, the emergency plan was posted in a conspicuous location within the facility where it is visible to staff and families.”
Citation Jun 2, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Letter to parents 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(e)
The letter to the parents regarding the emergency plan did not include information on the location the children will be evacuated to in the event of an emergency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 10, 2026): “On 6/8/2026, the parent emergency plan letter was revised to include the designated evacuation location and was redistributed to families.”
Citation Jun 2, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Emergency Numbers Posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.74
The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center was not posted by the telephone at the center.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 10, 2026): “On 6/8/2026, emergency contact numbers were posted by each telephone in the facility.”
Citation Jun 2, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Glass 55 Pa. Code §3270.81
The glass doors and sidelights at the main entrance did not contain visual identification.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 10, 2026): “On 6/8/2026, visual identification was placed on the glass entrance doors and sidelights.”
Citation Jun 2, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
Handwashing signs were not posted at the sink and changing table in the infant classroom and the sink in the school-age/preschool classroom. The sink and toilets in the restroom did not have handwashing signs posted.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 10, 2026): “On 6/8/2026, handwashing signs were posted at all required sinks, diapering areas, and restroom locations.”
Citation Jun 2, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed 55 Pa. Code §3270.91(a)
The lock to an exit door in the preschool/school age door was engaged creating an obstruction. Due to the way the lock was installed, a key would be required to exit the room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 12, 2026): “On 6/12/2026, the keyed lock on the school-age classroom exit door was removed and replaced with a lock that does not require a key for exit. The door was inspected and verified to allow immediate egress without the use of a key.”
Citation Jun 2, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean, good repair, proper size 55 Pa. Code §3270.104(a)
The cube shelf approximately 5 feet tall in the toddler classroom and the lockers about 6 feet tall in the school age/preschool classroom were not anchored to the wall creating a hazard of tipping over.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 10, 2026): “On 6/8/2026, the shelving units and lockers were anchored securely to the wall.”
Citation Jun 2, 2026 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
The refrigerator in the preschool/school-age classroom contained an oven thermometer, which began registering at 100 degrees F, making it unable to determine the actual temperature of the refrigerator
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 10, 2026): “On 6/8/2026, an operable refrigerator thermometer was installed in the refrigerator.”
Citation Jun 2, 2026 Inspection Transportation
Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(b)
The facility did not have documentation the safe pedestrian crossways, pick-up and drop-off points and bike routes determined in the vicinity of the facility to provide to parents.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 10, 2026): “On 6/8/2026, safe pedestrian crossways, pick-up and drop-off points, and routes were communicated to families in writing.”
Citation Jun 2, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Evacuation routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(5)
The evacuation routes were not posted at each level of the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 10, 2026): “On 6/8/2026, evacuation routes were posted on each level of the facility.”
Citation Jun 2, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(2)
The emergency plan did not have evacuation routes to the location away from the facility in the event of an emergency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 10, 2026): “On 6/8/2026, the emergency plan was revised to include evacuation routes to the designated off-site evacuation location.”
Citation Jun 2, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
The facility did not have documentation the emergency plan was sent to the county emergency management agency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 10, 2026): “On 6/8/2026, a copy of the emergency plan was sent to the county emergency management agency and documentation was retained.”
Citation Jun 2, 2026 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
The facility did not have documentation the local traffic safety authorities were notified of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 10, 2026): “On 6/8/2026, local traffic safety authorities were notified in writing and documentation was retained.”
Citation Jun 2, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Posted in group space 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(b)
The written daily schedule was not posted in the infant, toddler, preschool/school-age classrooms and play space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 10, 2026): “On 6/8/2026, written daily schedules were posted in all classrooms and play spaces.”
Citation Jun 2, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
The written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted in the infant, toddler, school-age classrooms and play space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 10, 2026): “On 6/8/2026, emergency transportation and staffing plans were posted in all child care spaces.”
Citation Jun 2, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
The facility did not have documentation of how parents would be provided information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and written instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 10, 2026): “On 6/8/2026, the facility provided parents with written information explaining how to access Chapter 3270 Child Care Center Regulations electronically and instructions for contacting the Western Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning. DHS information was posted in a conspicuous…”

“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.) $82.40 $82.40
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $80.00 $80.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $77.20 $77.20
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $75.00 $75.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $60.00 $60.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $60.00 $60.00

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 43 children
Certificate status Provisional (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Dec 12, 2026
Keystone STARS No STAR level
Operator Ivy Prep Early Learning Centers LLC
Hours Monday–Friday 7:30 AM–5:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (724) 230-1174
State certificate # CER-00257082
Parent reviews Google Maps reviews
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Common questions

Has Ivy Prep Early Learning Centers LLC had any serious violations?

No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 16 other citations, listed above.

Have there been complaints about Ivy Prep Early Learning Centers LLC?

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

When was Ivy Prep Early Learning Centers LLC last inspected?

Jun 2, 2026 (initial review). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Ivy Prep Early Learning Centers LLC cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $82.40 for infant, $80.00 for young toddler, $77.20 for older toddler, $75.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Ivy Prep Early Learning Centers LLC?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Ivy Prep Early Learning Centers 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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