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.
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In the Pre-K 2 room, an outlet near the lunch/snack table was observed to be missing a receptacle cover.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Agreement on file for Child #1 did not include their date of admission.
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).
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The state police clearance on file for staff person #1 was missing a dissemination date.
The emergency plan on site does not include continuity of operations, required as of 7/1/22, as per Announcement C-22-04.
In Preschool 2 there was a can of barbasol shaving cream labeled "keep out of reach of children" in the craft storage cabinet.
The two toilets in the SA restroom were missing hand washing signs above them.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The epi pen located in Preschool 2 was expired (8/24).
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.
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.
The fee agreement on file for child #2 and child #3 were missing the date of admission.
The emergency contact form for child #1 was missing Health Insurance/MA coverage and policy number information.
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.
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.
There was damage plaster on the wall behind the sink in the School Age room bathroom.
The sink in P-K 2 room was not clean.
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.
The kitchen refrigerator temperature was 50°.
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.
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.
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.
There was peeling paint on the blue bathroom door in the older toddler room.
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.
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.
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.
The files for Child # 1 lacks documentation of a current influenza immunization as recommended by the ACIP
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.
The health report for staff #4 lacked examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.
The health report for staff # 4 lacked he physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
The emergency plan lacked accommodations for infants, toddlers and children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.
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.
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.
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.
“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
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.
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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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