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Kid Biz/South Hills

3540 Washington Rd, Canonsburg, PA 15317 · Washington County
Keystone STAR 3

Kid Biz/South Hills is a certified child care center in Canonsburg, PA, with capacity for 109 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 3 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 4 times. The state cited 44 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (17 of 44). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #17 of 20 centers in Canonsburg and has more citations per inspection than 94% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 94% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. Among the most cited
#17 of 20 centers in Canonsburg
1 Core-safety citations
43 Other citations
4 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
44 citations from 4 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · none in the last 12 months · last inspected Oct 9, 2025

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Oct 9, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Oct 21, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Oct 3, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Oct 14, 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 17
Health & medication 13
Training & qualifications 4
Records & paperwork 4
Emergency preparedness 4
Background checks 1
Food & feeding 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Oct 9, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
In the Pre-K 2 room, an outlet near the lunch/snack table was observed to be missing a receptacle cover.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 12, 2025): “After noticing the protective receptacle cover was not plugged into the wall, a new cover was put into the outlet immediately.”
Citation Oct 9, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b)
At several sinks in the facility, the hot water temperature exceeded 110 degrees: Infants 117.3, Young Toddlers 114 and Pre-K 2 112.8.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 12, 2025): “Upon realizing that the hot water temperature was above 110 degrees, the administration team turned the hot water tank down.”
Citation Oct 9, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
In the outdoor play area on the right, four exposed bolts were observed at the corner of the fencing nearest the sandbox. Another two exposed bolts were observed at the corner nearest the retaining wall on the same side of the play area. Both areas create a potential hazard to children at play.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 12, 2025): “Once the exposed bolts were noticed, rubber tubing was immediately placed, covering them.”
Citation Oct 9, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Small Toys and Objects 55 Pa. Code §3270.103
In the Older Toddler room on a shelf of art supplies by the window, a red bin was observed to contain crayons. Numerous broken crayons were observed to be in pieces smaller than one inch, creating a potential choking hazard.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 12, 2025): “Staff went through all crayons and discarded any broken or smaller crayons that were choking hazards.”
Citation Oct 9, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean, good repair, proper size 55 Pa. Code §3270.104(a)
In the Pre-K 1 room near the dress up supplies, a small table was observed to have loose legs, causing it to wobble and be unstable. In the Pre-K 2 room, a small gray table was observed to have loose legs, causing similar instability.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 12, 2025): “Once the wobbly table(s) were noticed, a staff member tightened all legs on the tables until it was sturdy and fixed.”
Citation Oct 9, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
The health assessments for Staff Person #3 appeared altered when presented for inspection. Specifically, the health assessment dated 5/5/2023 appeared to have had the date altered. Upon further investigation, it was confirmed with the health provider that all health assessments documented after 2008 for this individual had been forged.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 12, 2025): “The file for staff person #3 now contains an updated health assessment.”
Citation Oct 9, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
The facility's fire alarm test report documented testing of the fire alarm system as follows: 3/7/2025 - 4/9/2025, 4/9/2025 - 5/15/2025, 5/15/2025 - 6/20/2025 and 8//2025 - 9/9/2025. The identified tests were all completed more than 30 days apart.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 12, 2025): “Administration pulled fire alarm for testing.”
Citation Oct 9, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)
The file for Staff Person #1 included a High School Diploma but did not include the required documentation of two verified years of experience with children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 12, 2025): “Person whom had previously provided Staff person #1's experience was contacted to verify total number of hours. The total hours of experience from said person was 1,920 hours. Time cards were pulled to combine hours and now staff person #1 has a total of 2,983 hours of experience, making her an…”
Citation Oct 9, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)
The Agreement on file for Child #1 did not include their date of admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 12, 2025): “Upon realizing there was no date noted on the child's child care agreement, the enrollment date was immediately written in its designated spot.”
Citation Oct 9, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)
Staff Person #1 completed Pediatric First-Aid/CPR Training on 8/21/2024, which was more than 90 days after their hire date (see LIS Code Sheet).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 12, 2025): “The file for staff person #1 now contains a completed Pediatric First-Aid/CPR Training.”
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Core safety Oct 21, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The state police clearance on file for staff person #1 was missing a dissemination date.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 1, 2024): “Director applied for new state police clearance for staff person #1”
Citation Oct 21, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
The emergency plan on site does not include continuity of operations, required as of 7/1/22, as per Announcement C-22-04.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 1, 2024): “Director will obtain most recent updated version of Emergency Management Plan from corporate office that includes continuity of operations.”
Citation Oct 21, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Arts and crafts non-toxic 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(e)
In Preschool 2 there was a can of barbasol shaving cream labeled "keep out of reach of children" in the craft storage cabinet.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 1, 2024): “Director appropriately discarded the barbasol shaving cream from Pre-k 2 classroom”
Citation Oct 21, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
The two toilets in the SA restroom were missing hand washing signs above them.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 1, 2024): “Director laminated and hung hand washing signs above both school age toilets.”
Citation Oct 21, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean, good repair, proper size 55 Pa. Code §3270.104(a)
The tall kitchen in the Older Toddler room was not anchored to the wall and would easily fall forward when opening the door and could be a hazard to the children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 1, 2024): “Director purchased anchors to appropriately secure tall play kitchen cabinets to wall for safety measures.”
Citation Oct 21, 2024 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 health assessments on file for child #2 are dated 7/13/23 and 10/3/24, more than the required 12 months apart for an OT or preschool child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 1, 2024): “Director ensured child has current health assessment on file”
Citation Oct 21, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)
The files for Child #2 contained records of immunization history which lacked current MMR and Varicella vaccinations, recommended by the ACIP. Child #2 must be dismissed from care by close of business on 10/21/24 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 1, 2024): “Director had parent of child # 2 write and sign a written exemption letter due to parents religious ideologies.”
Citation Oct 21, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)(2)(i)
The file for child #2 was lacking a written letter of exemption for their missing immunizations. The file for child #4 had a typed prefilled letter of exemption for their missing immunizations, which was not written, dated and signed per the regulations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 1, 2024): “Director had parents of child #4 and #2 hand write and sign exemption letters for their religious ideologies to excuse their children for immunizations.”
Citation Oct 21, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Original container 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(1)
The epi pen located in Preschool 2 was expired (8/24).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 1, 2024): “Director requested parents to provide a new Epi pen for classroom. Current expiration is now 2025/05”
Citation Oct 21, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Date of administration 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(7)(v)
The medication log in the Young Toddler room stated that the medication should only be used through 9/16/2024 and the medication was administered through 9/20/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 1, 2024): “Director appropriately removed medication from classroom and sent the remaining amount home with the parents.”
Citation Oct 21, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
The emergency plan at the facility was lacking accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. The parent letter portion of the emergency plan at the facility was lacking accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 1, 2024): “Director will obtain most recent updated version of Emergency Management Plan from corporate office that includes accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Citation Oct 21, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)
The fee agreement on file for child #2 and child #3 were missing the date of admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 1, 2024): “Director appropriately filled in each child's date of admission on their financial agreement form.”
Citation Oct 21, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
The emergency contact form for child #1 was missing Health Insurance/MA coverage and policy number information.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 1, 2024): “Director had parent fill in insurance information as N/A as the child does not currently have coverage.”
Citation Oct 3, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
The files for staff # 1 and 2 contained a current Emergency Plan training dated 1/6/23. The previous Emergency Plan training was dated 12/22/21.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 27, 2023): “As the new Director of Kid Biz, I will ensure all staff members have the appropriate Emergency Plan training every 365 days.”
Citation Oct 3, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
The bottom right side of the fence in the preschool playground was damaged, it has a hole in the corner and part of the fence is lifted from the floor creating a space where children can get through.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 27, 2023): “Director contacted companies' handyman to assess and correct the hole in the fence by staking the opening into the ground. The fence was fixed today 10/27/23.”
Citation Oct 3, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
There was damage plaster on the wall behind the sink in the School Age room bathroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 27, 2023): “Director applied tape to damaged plaster during inspection as a temporary solution.”
Citation Oct 3, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(g)
The sink in P-K 2 room was not clean.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 27, 2023): “Director cleaned Pre-K 2's sink during inspection as well as directed the teacher to ensure she is cleaning the sinks efficiently when shutting her classroom down.”
Citation Oct 3, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
There was a broken green truck toy and a ripped stuff animal with exposed stuffing in the OT room. There was a cracked airplane toy in the YT gross motor outdoor area. There was a cracked magnetic tyle in P-K 2 room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 27, 2023): “Director disposed off broken and ripped toys/stuffed animals during inspection”
Citation Oct 3, 2023 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
The kitchen refrigerator temperature was 50°.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 27, 2023): “Director will decrease the refrigerator temperature to ensure food is maintained at 45 degrees”
Citation Oct 3, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Original container 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(1)
There was an EPI pen with an original box expiration date of 10/3/22. The staff has scratched the original expiration date and added an expiration date of 03/24. Per staff statement, the parent got a refiled the EPI pen and did not receive a new box just the pen was refiled. for child # 2.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 27, 2023): “Director sent home Epi Pen that was not in it's original box and directed parents to supply the center with a new prescription in it's original box”
Citation Oct 3, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
The file for staff # 1 contained a current health assessment dated 5/5/23. It was not obtained within 24 months of the previous assessment dated 4/27/21.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 27, 2023): “Employee has their most current health assessment on file in the facility”
Citation Oct 14, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
There were 3 spots of ripped dry wall on the back wall by the cubbies in the infant room. The rubber base board in the school age bathroom was pulling of the wall. The rubber base board was pulling of the yellow wall by the door in the Pre K 1 room. There was a hole above the toilet on the blue wall in the pre-k 1 room. There was a hole with ripped rubber that cover the wood on the step # 7 on the stairs used to go to the second floor the school age room to the Pre-k 1 room floor. There were 3 damage ceiling tiles in the pre-k 2 room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 4, 2022): “Floors, walls, ceilings, and other surfaces will be kept clean, in good repair, and free from visible hazard.”
Citation Oct 14, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
There was peeling paint on the blue bathroom door in the older toddler room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 4, 2022): “Peeling or damage paint or plaster will be repaired and maintained.”
Citation Oct 14, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(g)
There was a hole on the sink in the older toddler room. There was a rusted metal ring behind the two toilets in the school age room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 4, 2022): “The toilet areas will be repaired with new hardware and the hole in the sink will be repaired by filling it with silicone.”
Citation Oct 14, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
There were 11 foam blocks with teeth marks in the older toddler room. There was a aqua sand box sea star toy cracked in the Preschool playground. There was a chipped area in the green table in the school age room. There were two rusted toy holder cars in the preschool playground. There was a ball pit with several ripping spots around the border. There was a clear cracked bin use for the ocean theme in the school age room. There was a cracked yellow magnet tile in the pre-k 1 room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 4, 2022): “All items were removed and discarded from the center.”
Citation Oct 14, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
The file for child # 1 a preschooler contained a current health report dated 7/29/22 that was not updated within 12 months. The previous report was dated 6/17/21.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 4, 2022): “Parent was contacted to let them know that the center needed an updated health form was need to replace the expired health form.”
Citation Oct 14, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)(1)
The files for Child # 1 lacks documentation of a current influenza immunization as recommended by the ACIP
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 4, 2022): “Center contacted the parent to notify them that their child was currently not immunized as recommended by ACIP. If they would like to have or had their child immunized for influenza please provide the center with the proper documents. If the parent do not want the child immunized the parent must…”
Citation Oct 14, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
The file for staff #1 contained a current health assessment dated 12/2/21. It was not obtained within 24 months of the previous assessment dated 11/11/19.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 4, 2022): “Staff shall maintain a health assessment every two years.”
Citation Oct 14, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Exam communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(3)
The health report for staff #4 lacked examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 4, 2022): “The director/staff shall make sure that the communicable disease results are completed by doctor.”
Citation Oct 14, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Physician/CRNP assessment 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(5)
The health report for staff # 4 lacked he physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 4, 2022): “The director/staff shall make sure that the doctor has completed the assessment that the person is suitable for working in childcare.”
Citation Oct 14, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
The emergency plan lacked accommodations for infants, toddlers and children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 4, 2022): “The center came up with a plan for the infants, toddlers, and disabilities and and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Citation Oct 14, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Staff persons # 1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): 3270.31(f)(1)-(9). Staff # 1 file contained a Georgia Health and Safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 4, 2022): “New hires will complete the pre-service training within their 90 date of hire.”
Citation Oct 14, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iii)
The files for staff #1 contained a current mandated reporter training certificate dated 3/12/20 that was not obtained within 60 months of the previous certificate dated 3/9/15. The files for staff #2 contained a current mandated reporter training certificate dated 6/8/20 that was not obtained within 60 months of the previous certificate dated 6/6/15.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 4, 2022): “Staff shall completed their mandated reporting.”
Citation Oct 14, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
The file for staff # 2, lacked 2 out of 12 required hours of annual child care training, from 12/19/20 to 12/19/21.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 4, 2022): “Counted 2 hours from the 2022 staff training to complete the 12 hours training needed for 2021.”

“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) $85.00 $76.00
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $85.00 $76.00
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $81.00 $71.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $81.00 $71.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $78.00 $66.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $68.00 $49.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $68.00 $49.00

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 109 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Jan 3, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 3
since Jan 23, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Kid Biz LLC
Hours Monday–Friday 6:00 AM–7:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (724) 941-4172
State certificate # CER-00248164
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Common questions

Has Kid Biz/South Hills 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 Oct 21, 2024 (background checks): “The state police clearance on file for staff person #1 was missing a dissemination date.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Kid Biz/South Hills?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Kid Biz/South Hills since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Kid Biz/South Hills’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 3, effective Jan 23, 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 Kid Biz/South Hills compare with other daycares in Canonsburg?

It is #17 of 20 centers in Canonsburg by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 94% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Kid Biz/South Hills last inspected?

Oct 9, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Kid Biz/South Hills cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $85.00 for newborn, $85.00 for infant, $81.00 for young toddler, $81.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Kid Biz/South Hills?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Kid Biz 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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