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Kids & Us Day Care CTR

2225 Greentree Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15220 · Allegheny County
2 core-safety citations in last 12 months 1 complaint investigation found violations Keystone STAR 2

Kids & Us Day Care CTR is a certified child care center in Pittsburgh, PA, with capacity for 54 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 49 violations, 6 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (12 of 49). 7 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #114 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh and has more citations per inspection than 79% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 79% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
Tied for #114 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh
6 Core-safety citations
43 Other citations
6 Inspections
1 Complaint investigations that found violations
49 citations from 7 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 7 in the last 12 months · last inspected Nov 13, 2025

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jun 19, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation found Nov 13, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Nov 13, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Jul 25, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Nov 8, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Nov 14, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Nov 17, 2021 · 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
Training & qualifications 11
Building & playground safety 9
Health & medication 9
Background checks 4
Caregiver conduct 2
Emergency preparedness 2

Citations, newest first

Core safety Jun 19, 2026 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct
No ridicule or threaten harm 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(c)
Based on staff statements, on 5/6/26 during snack time, Staff Person #1 was passing out cantaloupe to the children. After trying the cantaloupe, Child #1 said she did not like it. Then Staff Person #1 turned toward Child #1 and stated, "I'm going to punch you in your face." This statement was witnessed by two other staff who reported the incident to leadership.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 6, 2026): “Kids and Us immediately terminated the said employee.”
Core safety Jun 19, 2026 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct
No harsh language 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(d)
Based on staff statements, on 5/6/26 during snack time, Staff Person #1 was passing out cantaloupe to the children. After trying the cantaloupe, Child #1 said she did not like it. Then Staff Person #1 turned toward Child #1 and stated, "I'm going to punch you in your face." This statement was witnessed by two other staff who reported the incident to leadership.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 6, 2026): “Staff person was immediately terminated.”
Citation Nov 13, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
A plastic Pirates baseball helmet used by the children was observed to be broken with rough edges, and pinch points.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 18, 2025): “The cracked helmet was removed and disposed of.”
Citation Nov 13, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
The facility emergency plan letter to parents does not address provisions for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 16, 2025): “We will reformat the letter and include accommodations for infants, toddlers, and children with disabilities and medical conditions. Updated letter sent to certification rep on 12/152025”
Citation Nov 13, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
Emergency contact information for child #1 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, Dec 15, 2025): “The Emergency contact form for Child # was updated with the missing information. - Attachment sent to certification rep on 12/15/2025”
Citation Nov 13, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
Staff #2 did not have evidence in their file of 12 hours of annual training in the training year.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 18, 2025): “Staff will complete the missing 4 hours - Documentation will be sent to via email to the certification rep”
Citation Nov 13, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Assistant Group Supervisor qualifications 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)
Staff #1and #3 have unevaluated foreign transcript in their file as evidence of education level and staff qualification level.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 29, 2025): “Staff person # 1 resigned. Staff person #3 has applied to have her transcripts evaluated. - Sent supporting documentation to the certification rep via email. Staff person #3 will work under supervision until evaluation is complete.”
Core safety Nov 13, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file for Staff person #3 includes an incomplete criminal history clearance indicating that it is under review, (See LIS Code Sheet), making it invalid.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 10, 2024): “Staff will get a new Criminal Background check”
Citation Nov 13, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Meal time designated on facility schedule 55 Pa. Code §3270.61(h)(3)(ii)
The CR observed 16 preschool children eating lunch in the Preschool room that has a measured capacity of 11; the daily schedule for the room did not indicate that the capacity is to be exceeded while children are eating.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 24, 2025): “Classroom schedules were updated to note the times the classrooms are out of capacity.”
Citation Nov 13, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
The closet in the Preschool room that contains cleaning products labeled "Keep out of reach of children" was observed to be unlocked while children were in the room, making the toxics accessible to children in care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 10, 2024): “Cabinet was immediately locked and will now remain locked so that cleaning products are not accessible to children.”
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Citation Nov 13, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Name on bottle 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(3)
There was an Albuterol inhaler in the Older Toddler room that was not labeled for use by a specific child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 24, 2025): “The inhaler was labeled with the name of the child”
Citation Nov 13, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Child's hands washed 55 Pa. Code §3270.134(a)
The children in the Young Toddler room were observed being served snack without having washed their hands first.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 24, 2025): “Staff in the young toddler room took a healthy and safety course that covered the subject of the importance of hand washing and when a childs hands need to be washed. Certificates will be sent to the CR along with the POC”
Citation Nov 13, 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 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #2 were dated 6/2/21 and 11/7/23, more than 24 months apart. The most recent health assessment on file for Staff person #3 is dated 6/9/22, more than 24 months ago.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 10, 2024): “Staff person #3 did not work for personal reasons from 8/1/24 thru 9/28/24. She returned to the schedule on 9/30/2024 and provided a health assessment dated 9/17/24. Staff Person #2 was on medical leave from 3/13/23 to 7/17/23 - She provided an updated Health Assesment on 11/ 7/23”
Citation Nov 13, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
The most recent documentation of an emergency drill on file at the facility is dated 9.5.24, more than 1 year following the previous emergency drill, dated 6.13.23.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 10, 2024): “All emergency drill will be conducted with in a 12 month period A current emergency drill is on file”
Citation Nov 13, 2024 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 two most recent annual fire detection system inspection reports are dated 8.9.23 and 9.5.24, more than 1 year apart and is required annually as the provider is unable to test the alarm every 30 days.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 10, 2024): “A current fire detections system is on file”
Citation Nov 13, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
The two most recent staff evaluations on file for Staff person #3 are dated3/10/22 and 3/1/24, more than 1 year apart.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 10, 2024): “Staff was out on personal leave during the evaluation period as documented in her file”
Citation Nov 13, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Arrival/departure times 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(4)
The agreement on file for Child #1 and #2 does not include the child's arrival and departure times.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 10, 2024): “Parent updated the agreement to note arrival and departure times”
Citation Nov 13, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
The agreement on file for Child #1 and #2 does not include the persons to whom the child can be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 10, 2024): “Both agreement forms were updated by the parents to include whom the child may be released too”
Citation Nov 13, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)
The agreement on file for Child #1 does not include the child's date of admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 10, 2024): “Agreement form was updated to include the childs admission date”
Citation Nov 13, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
The emergency contact form on file for Child #2 does not include the work address and telephone number for the enrolling parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 10, 2024): “Parent updated the emergency contact form to include their work address”
Citation Nov 13, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Information re: special needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(5)
The current emergency contact form on file for Child #2 does not indicate if the child has any special medical needs, which is needed in an emergency situation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 10, 2024): “Parent updated the child's form to indicated any special needs the child may have”
Citation Nov 13, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 does not include the child's health insurance coverage and policy number for the child's health care benefits.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 10, 2024): “Parent provided current health insurance information and it was added to the Emergency Contact Form”
Citation Nov 13, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 does not include a complete address for all listed release persons.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 20, 2025): “Parent provided the address for the persons to whom the child may be released and it was added to the file.”
Citation Nov 13, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
A preschool child was observed receiving care in the Preschool room without their emergency contact form being in the classroom. A child was observed receiving care in the Young Toddler classroom without their emergency contact form being in the classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 24, 2025): “Emergency Contact Form was placed in the classroom”
Citation Nov 13, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii)
The file for Staff person #3 includes 6 of 12 required annual training hours completed between 12/2022-12/2023.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 10, 2024): “Staff #3 completed an additional 7 hours of training on 3.7.24 that will count toward her 12.2022-12.2023 annual hours.”
Citation Nov 13, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Prevention and control of infectious diseases 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(1)
Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Get Started with Center-Based Care; Building Blocks for Quality.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 16, 2024): “Staff will complete the new Health and Safety training”
Core safety Jul 25, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Staff person #1 was observed to have a disclosure statement with no signature from a witness.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 12, 2024): “A new Disclosure statement was completed by the employee and both he and the witness have signed and dated it.”
Citation Jul 25, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
Tacky glue and glue spray which was labeled "keep out of reach of children" were observed in a cabinet in the preschool room that had a lock that was broken and not actually keeping the cabinet shut.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 12, 2024): “Tacky Glue and Spray were removed from the cabinet and stored out of the reach of children.”
Citation Jul 25, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
A broken pipe was observed to be sticking up from the pavement in the play area that preschool children were observed to be playing in, which could be a potential hazard.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 12, 2024): “A cover was place on the broken pipe - photo of correction has been emailed to certification rep.”
Citation Jul 25, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
The file for Staff Person #2 did not contain the Pa. Health and Safety update 2022 which was required to be completed by 12.30.22, as per Announcement C-22-06.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 12, 2024): “Staff will complete the Health and Safety Update and director will forward certificate to DHS. Staff completed training on August 7, 2024”
Citation Jul 25, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Staff person #3 and #4 did not complete the following required pre-service training, which was required to be completed by 6/17/21, as per the updates to Chapter 3270 Child Care Center regulations, effective 12/19/20: Get Started with Center-Based Care; Building Blocks for Quality. The training for staff person #3 was completed on 8/28/16 and the training for staff person #4 was completed on 9/2/16 which was not within the approved 6-hour training date window of 9/30/16 to 6/30/18.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 12, 2024): “All staff will complete required preservice training within 90 days of hire”
Citation Jul 25, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Associate's, 30 + 3 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.35(b)(4)/3270.192(2)(iv)
Staff person #1 did not have the qualifications needed to be a group supervisor.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 12, 2024): “Employees title has been changed from a Group Supervisor to an Assistant Group Supervisor”
Citation Nov 8, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean, good repair, proper size 55 Pa. Code §3270.104(a)
A low cabinet, used to shelve toys, contained a broken, plastic side/corner protector, which created a scraping/cutting hazard for child in care, in the Older Toddler Room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 18, 2023): “Corner protector was removed and replaced with a new one.”
Citation Nov 8, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(c)
The Health Report, for Child #1 was not signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP, and it did not contain a date or title.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 18, 2023): “We reached out to the child's physician and obtained a signed and dated copy of the child's health assessment.”
Citation Nov 8, 2023 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 two (2) most recent Health Assessments, in the files for Staff #1 and Staff #2, exceeded the 24-month renewal requirement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 18, 2023): “Staff have updated their health assessments”
Citation Nov 8, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
The Emergency Contact form, in the file for Child #1, did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 18, 2023): “Parents signature was obtained”
Core safety Nov 14, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file for Staff #2 contained a Disclosure Statement dated 6.7.21, which was signed after the first date of caring for children (see IS Code Sheet). The file for Staff #3 contained a Disclosure Statement dated 1.24.22, which was signed after the first date of caring for children (see IS Code Sheet). The file for Staff #3 contained a Child Abuse Clearance dated 2.4.22, which was after the first date of caring for children (see IS Code Sheet). The file for Staff #6 contained FBI Clearances dated 5.29.15 and 6.2.20, which exceeded the 60-month renewal requirement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 7, 2022): “The required documentation is in staff file”
Citation Nov 14, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
A handwashing sign was not posted at the toilet in the upstairs restroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 7, 2022): “Removed duplicate handwashing sign from above the sink and placed it behind the toilet”
Citation Nov 14, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Original label 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(5)
Zarbees Cough Syrup & Mucus was located in the medication bin in the Toddler Front room, with an expiration date of July 2021.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 7, 2022): “Medication was immediately discarded.”
Citation Nov 14, 2022 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 two most recent Health Assessments in the file for Staff #1 exceeded the 24-month renewal requirement. The file for Staff #5 contained a Health Assessment dated 4.6.22, which was after the first date of caring for children (see IS Code Sheet).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 7, 2022): “Current health assessment is in staff file.”
Citation Nov 14, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
The file for Staff #4 contained documentation of Health & Safety training on 8.1.22, which exceeded the 90-day requirement (see IS Code Sheet).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 7, 2022): “Required Health and Safety training documentation is in staff file”
Core safety Nov 17, 2021 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The 2 most recent child abuse clearances on file for Staff person #5 are dated 3/9/21 and 1/28/15, more than 60 months apart.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 15, 2021): “The staff's updated child abuse clearance is in the staff's person file and will remain until employment ends.”
Citation Nov 17, 2021 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
There was an outlet accessible to children 5 years old and younger in the preschool room by the light table that did not have an outlet cover.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 15, 2021): “Outlet was immediately covered with a protective covering before state inspector left our facility.”
Citation Nov 17, 2021 Inspection Health & medication
Exam communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(3)
The current health assessment on file for Staff person #3 does not indicate if the staff person was examined for contagious or communicable disease.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 15, 2021): “The original document was given to the employee to have their physician complete the contagion and disease section of the form and was to be return within 5-day time frame.”
Citation Nov 17, 2021 Inspection Health & medication
Physician/CRNP assessment 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(5)
The current health assessment on file for Staff person #3 does not include the physicians assessment of the staff person's suitability to provide child care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 15, 2021): “The original document was given to the employee to have their physician complete the question regarding suitability to work in child care and was to be returned within 5-day time frame.”
Citation Nov 17, 2021 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii)
The pediatric First Aid/CPR certification on file for Staff #1, with a hire date of 3/1/21, is dated 9/23/21, which was due to be completed by 5/30/21, within 90 days of hire. The pediatric First Aid/CPR certification on file for Staff #2 and Staff person #3, with a hire date of 6/7/21, is dated 9/23/21, which was due to be completed by 9/5/21, within 90 days of hire.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 15, 2021): “The required pediatric first aid/cpr certificate of training is in the staff persons file and will remain in the file for their duration of employment.”
Citation Nov 17, 2021 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii)
The most recent mandated reporter training on file for Staff person #4, dated 10/11/21, is dated more than 60 months after the previous mandated reporter training, dated 4/8/16.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 15, 2021): “The updated mandated reporting training certificate was in the staff's file on date of inspection (11/17/2021. The certificate will remain in the staff's file until end of employment with Kids & Us.”
Citation Nov 17, 2021 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 person #1, classified as an assistant group supervisor, does not include verification of an associate degree or bachelor degree in education or a related human services field; or an associate degree or bachelor degree and the required number of credits in education or a related field.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 15, 2021): “Staff's classification was immediately changed to Assistant Group Supervisor. The staff had enough documented hours to qualify as such.”
Citation Nov 17, 2021 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 does not include the complete address for all listed release persons.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 15, 2021): “The parent was contacted by the director to get the missing information needed and required.”

“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.

Complaint investigations and reported incidents

Violation found Jun 19, 2026 Complaint investigation
2 violations cited, listed under Citations.

Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.

Daily rates

Age group Full time, per day Part time, per day
Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) $82.00 $82.00
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $82.00 $82.00
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $82.00 $82.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $82.00 $82.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $72.00 $72.00

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 54 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Feb 2, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 2
since Oct 2, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator Kids & Us Day Care CTR INC
Hours Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (412) 279-4567
State certificate # CER-00249603
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Common questions

Has Kids & Us Day Care CTR had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 6 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 Jun 19, 2026 (caregiver conduct): “Based on staff statements, on 5/6/26 during snack time, Staff Person #1 was passing out cantaloupe to the children. After trying the cantaloupe, Child #1 said she did not like it. Then Staff Person #1 turned toward…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Kids & Us Day Care CTR?

Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Kids & Us Day Care CTR’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 2, effective Oct 2, 2025. 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 Kids & Us Day Care CTR compare with other daycares in Pittsburgh?

It is tied for #114 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 79% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Kids & Us Day Care CTR last inspected?

Nov 13, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Kids & Us Day Care CTR cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $82.00 for newborn, $82.00 for infant, $82.00 for young toddler, $82.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Kids & Us Day Care CTR?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Kids & Us Day Care CTR INC.

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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