La Escuelita Arcoiris
La Escuelita Arcoiris is a certified child care center in Pittsburgh, PA, with capacity for 113 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 89 violations, 7 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for training & qualifications (25 of 89). 9 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 #211 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh and has more citations per inspection than 96% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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The file for Staff Person #1 lacked NSOR clearance results prior to their first day working in a child care setting (See LIS Code Sheet). The file for Staff Person #12 contained FBI clearance results through the Department of Justice which are invalid.
The file for Staff Person #8 contained NSOR clearance results that were not renewed prior to the expiration date of the most current certification (8/28/20 and 3/19/26). The file for Staff Person #9 contained State Police, FBI, and NSOR clearance results that were not renewed prior to the expiration date of the most current certification. The file for Staff Person #10 contained PA Child Abuse clearance results that were not renewed prior to the expiration date of the most current certification (10/20/20 and 3/19/26). The file for Staff Person #12 contained NSOR clearance results dated 2/5/26 but was after the staff person's first day working in a child care setting (See LIS Code Sheet). The file for Staff Person #12 contained Mandated Reporter training dated 2/3/26 but was not completed within 90 days of hire (See LIS Code Sheet). The staff files are now current.
The file for Staff Person #12 contained emergency plan training dated 1/1/26 but was not at initial employment.
In Room 301, several children's resting mats were observed to be torn along the edges and were not in good repair.
The files for Staff Persons #5, #6, #10, #11, #16, #17, #18, #19, #20, and #21 contained health assessments dated more than 24 months apart.
The files for Staff Persons #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #13, #14, #16, #17, #18, #19, #20, #21, and #22 contained fire safety training that was not renewed prior to the expiration date of the most current certification. The files are now current.
The file for Staff Person #12 contained Pediatric First Aid/CPR training dated 2/2/26 but was not completed within 90 of hire (See LIS Code Sheet). The file for Staff Person #12 contained the PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Groups Child Care Part 1 training dated 4/23/26 and Part 2 dated 1/27/26 but were not completed within 90 days of their date of hire (See LIS Code Sheet). The file for Staff Person #15 contained Pediatric First Aid/CPR training dated 2/2/26 but was not completed within 90 days of hire (See LIS Code Sheet).
The files for Staff Persons #1 and #12 contained foreign degrees, which have not been translated or evaluated by a service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE).
A written plan of daily activities and routines was not posted in Room 305.
SECOND VIOLATION Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric first aid/CPR. The facility's acceptable plan of correction indicated the correction would be implemented by 5/21/25. On 5/27/25, an unannounced inspection was conducted. Staff person #1 still has not completed the following required pre-service training: Pediatric first aid/CPR. Previously cited on SIN-00263858 on 4/4/25.
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SECOND VIOLATION The files for staff persons #2, #6 and #8 contained documentation of a diploma, however, the diploma in each file were in Spanish so the education level completed could not be determined at the time of inspection. Previously cited on SIN-00263858 on 4/4/25.
SECOND VIOLATION The files for staff persons #2 and #7 contained documentation of one written, nonfamily references. Previously cited on SIN-00263858 on 4/4/25.
The file for staff person #6 included NSOR clearance results dated more than 45 days after the staff persons date of hire (See LIS Code Sheet) as required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. The NSOR clearance results are dated 12/13/24. The file for staff person #11 contained documentation of PA State Police, PA Child Abuse and FBI clearance results that were not renewed prior to the expiration date of the most current certificate on file. PA State Police: 2/20/20 and 3/12/25. PA Child Abuse: 2/20/20 and 3/19/25. FBI: 3/1/20 and 3/17/25. The file for staff person #13 contained documentation of NSOR clearance results that were not renewed prior to the expiration date of the most current certificate on file: 11/6/19 and 2/11/25.
The file for staff person #2 did not contain documentation of NSOR clearance results prior to date of hire (See IS Code Sheet). The PA State Police Clearance in the file for staff person #6 did not include the disseminated date making the clearance incomplete.
In Room 300, a protective receptacle cover was missing on an electrical outlet near the sink and accessible to children 5 years of age and younger.
In Rooms 309 and 310, cleaning materials and other toxins including a bottle of rubbing alcohol, disinfectant spray, bug repellent and hand sanitizers were observed stored above children's food.
In Room 307, peeling paint was observed on the wall near the entrance of the room.
A handwashing sign was not posted near the sink in Room 308.
In Rooms 300, 308, 309 and 310, children's resting mats were observed to be ripping on the edges of the mats exposing the interior and were not in good repair.
In Rooms 300, 301, 307 and 309, the resting mats were not labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.
The thermometer in the refrigerator in Room 301 was observed to read 19 degrees. Upon closer inspection, it was determined the thermometer was not operable.
The two most recent health assessments in the files for staff persons #10 and #12 are dated more than 24 months apart. Staff person #10: 5/21/22 and 6/22/24. Staff person #12: 1/5/23 and 4/3/25.
The two most recent fire safety trainings in the files for staff persons #4, #5, #9, #10 and #14 are dated more than 12 months apart. Staff person #4: 3/19/24 and 4/9/25. Staff person #5: 11/14/23 and 2/26/25. Staff person #9: 4/10/23 and 4/8/25. Staff person #10: 1/25/24 and 2/5/25. Staff person #14: 6/9/24 and 2/28/25.
Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (See LIS Code Sheet): Pediatric First Aid/CPR.
The file for staff person #6 completed Pediatric first aid/CPR training on 2/3/25, PA Required Health and Safety for Center-Group Child Care part 1 on 4/6/25 and part 2 on 4/7/25 but did not complete the trainings within 90 days of hire. The file for staff person #7 completed Pediatric first aid/CPR training on 2/3/25 but did not complete within 90 days of hire.
The files for staff persons #3, #6, and #8 contained documentation of mandated reporter training but did not complete within 90 days of their date of hire (See LIS Code Sheet). Staff person #3 completed the training on 4/8/25. Staff person #6 completed the training on 4/2/25. Staff person #8 completed the training on 4/7/25. The two most recent mandated reporter trainings in the file for staff person #15 are dated more than 60 months apart: 10/18/19 and 4/1/25.
The files for staff persons #2, #6, and #8 contained documentation of a diploma, however, the diploma in each file were in Spanish so the education level completed could not be determined at the time of inspection.
The emergency contact form in the file for child #2 lacked the enrolling parent's work address and telephone number.
The emergency contact form in the file for child #1 did not include written consent signed by the parent for emergency medical care for the child.
The emergency contact form in the file for child #1 did not include written consent signed by the parent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
The files for staff persons #2 and #7 contained documentation of one written, nonfamily references.
The files for staff #1, 4, and 8 lack a dated disclosure statement. The file for staff #2, lacks a witness signature on the disclosure statement. The file for staff #7, lacks a signature on the disclosure statement. The file for staff #2 lacks the correct PA State Police clearance required under the CPSL. There was more than 60 months between the Child Abuse and DHS FBI clearances on file for staff #6. Dates are as follows: Child Abuse- 1/28/19 and 3/18/24, FBI - 2/7/19 and 4/4/24. The file for staff #10, who has lived outside of PA within the past five years, lacks a New York lacks a New York Child Abuse and Sex Offender clearance.
In the gym, observed multiple areas of damaged plaster along the bottom of the walls.
The toilet in room 310 lacked a hand washing sign.
In Room 307, observed a wooden toy bin which had sharp points on the top areas of the bin. In the outside play space, observed a child playing with a red wagon and there was a bird dropping on the wagon.
The file for child #2 contained 1 of 2 Hep A vaccinations and the file for child #4 contained 2 of 3 Hep B, 3 of 4 DTAP, 3 of 4 Pneumococcal and 1 of 3 Polio vaccinations as recommended by the ACIP for the age of the child.
The diaper changing area in room 300 lacked a hands free can.
The files for staff #2, 3, 8 and 10 lack a TB screening including the results.
The file for staff #9, who has the ten-hour health and safety training dated 8/20/20, lacked the one hour health and safety training update by 12/30/22. There is now a one-hour update on file and dated 3/29/24.
The files for staff #1 and 3, who hold the title of aide, lack verification of a high school diploma. The file for staff #5, who holds the title of assistant group supervisor, lacks 2500 hours of child care experience.
The fee agreement on file for child #4 was not signed by the parent.
The fee agreement on file for children #4 and 6 lacked the names of the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
The fee agreement on file for child #1 lacks the date of the child's admission.
The last two child abuse clearances in the file for staff person #5 were 7/21/16. The last two FBI clearances in the file for staff person #5 were dated 8/30/16 and 4/1/22. The file for staff person #8, hired provisionally, did not include proof of request for the child abuse and FBI clearances before working with children. The staff person is now beyond their provisional period and there is no NSOR clearance on file. The last two child abuse clearances in the file for staff person #9 were dated 9/12/17 and 1/7/23.The NSOR certificate in the file for staff person #16 was dated 3/5/23, which was beyond the individual's 45-day provisional period. The file for staff person #17 did not include proof of request for the NSOR and the NSOR clearance was dated 3/28/22, which was after the individual began working with children.
At the time of the inspection, the facility's emergency plan did not include information regarding contacting parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.
At the time of the inspection, the facility's emergency plan did not include information regarding informing parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
The thermometer in the refrigerator in room 307 read 49 degrees at two separate checks.
The file for child #2, a 3 year-old, didn't contain documentation of any vaccinations and the written statement by a parent specified an exemption to only the flu shot.
On the health report in the file for child #2, the individual completing the form marked the box "no" for the question asking if age-appropriate screenings recommended by the AAP were conducted since the time of the previous health report and no further information was provided.
The last two health assessments in the file for staff person #1 were dated 3/17/21 and 4/10/23. The only health assessment in the file for staff person #2 was dated 3/24/22, which was 6 months after they began working with children. The last two health assessments in the file for staff person #11 were dated 1/24/19 and 3/24/22.
The health assessment in the file for staff person #13 was listed as "FNP-BC." staff person #15 was listed as "FNP-APRN."
There was one time since May 2022 that fire drills were conducted more than 60 days apart: 11/23/22 and 1/24/23.
The documented fire drills since May 2022 listed the number of participating facility persons, but not their names.
At the time of the inspection, the facility was not able to provide a current fire detection testing report by a fire safety professional. The last testing report was dated 4/7/22 and had just expired.
The 1 hour health and safety update in the file for staff person #1 was dated 4/4/23. The file for staff #5, #10 and #11 and #14 did not include the 1 hour health and safety update. The 1 hour health and safety in the file for staff person #13 was dated 3/1/23.The 1 hour health and safety update in the file for staff person #15 was dated 3/29/23. The 1 hour health and safety update in the file for staff person #17 was dated 4/10/23. All staff were hired before 10/4/22.
The facility's emergency plan did not include information regarding continuity of operations. The facility's shaken baby syndrome policy did not include information regarding identification and prevention of child maltreatment.
The last two first-aid/CPR trainings in the file for staff person #14 were dated 9/22/20 and 2/3/23. The last two first-aid/CPR trainings in the file for staff person #18 were dated 8/6/20 and 2/3/23.
The last two fire safety traings in the file for staff person #1 were 4/1/22 and 4/4/23. The last two fire safety trainings in the file for staff person #2 were 9/19/21 and 3/28/23. The last two fire safety trainings in the file for staff person #5 were 3/3/21 and 11/28/22. The only fire safety training in the file for staff person #7 was 3/27/23, which was beyond the individual's first 12 months working with children. The only fire safety training in the file for staff person #9 was 4/10/23, which was beyond the individual's first 12 months working with children.The last two fire safety traings in the file for staff person #11 were 3/3/21 and 4/10/23. The only fire safety training in the file for staff person #13 was 3/31/23, which was beyond the individual's first 12 months working with children. The last two fire safety traings in the file for staff person #14 were 3/23/22 and 3/30/23. The last two fire safety traings in the file for staff person #17 were 4/29/21 and 4/10/23. The last two fire safety traings in the file for staff person #18 were 3/23/22 and 3/27/23.
Staff person #7 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Health and safety training.
HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING: The only health and safety training in the file for staff person #3 was dated 3/20/23, which is beyond the individual's first 90 days working with children. The only health and safety training in the file for staff person #4 was dated 4/10/23, which is beyond the individual's first 90 days working with children. The only health and safety training in the file for staff person #9 was dated 12/21/22, which is beyond the individual's first 90 days working with children. The only health and safety training in the file for staff person #16 was dated 4/10/23, which is beyond their first 90 days working with children. FA/CPR TRAINING: The only FA/CPR training in the file for staff person #3 was dated 2/3/23, which is beyond their first 90 days working with children. The only FA/CPR training in the file for staff person #4 was dated 2/3/23, which is beyond their first 90 days working with children. The only FA/CPR training in the file for staff person #3 was dated 2/3/23, which is beyond their first 90 days working with children. The only FA/CPR training in the file for staff person #9 was dated 2/3/23, which is beyond their first 90 days working with children.…
The only mandated reporter training in the file for staff person #3 was dated 3/5/23, which was beyond their first 90 days working with children. The last two mandated reporter trainings in the file for staff person #5 was dated 6/9/17 and 4/10/23. The mandated reporter training in the file for staff person #7 was dated 4/1/22, which was beyond their first 90 days working with children. The mandated reporter training in the file for staff person #13 was dated 4/5/23, which was beyond their first 90 days working with children. The mandated reporter training in the file for staff person #16 was dated 3/5/23, which was beyond their first 90 days working with children.
The last two evaluations in the file for staff person #2, #7, #10, #11, #14 and #19 were 12/17/21 and 1/11/23.
The director stated that staff person #3 had a Bachelors Degree in Accounting, qualifying the individual as a group supervisor. However, the diploma was in spanish, so the education level completed could not be determined at the time. The director stated that staff person #9 had a Bachelors Degree in Education, qualifying the individual as a group supervisor. However, the diploma was translated by an agency not accepted by OCDEL, so the education level completed could not be determined at the time. The director stated that staff person #15 had a Bachelors Degree in ECE, qualifying the individual as a group supervisor. However, the diploma was translated by an agency not accepted by OCDEL, so the education level completed could not be determined at the time
The director stated that staff person #4 had a Bachelors Degree in Accounting, qualifying the individual as a group supervisor if 30 credit hours in a related degree were included, as the person has 1250 hours of experience. However, the diploma was in spanish, so the education level and courses completed could not be determined at the time.
The director stated that staff person #13 had a high school diploma, qualifying the individual as an assistant group supervisorin addition to 2500 hours of experience. However, the diploma was in spanish, so the education level completed could not be determined at the
The director stated that staff person #12 and #16 had a high school diploma, qualifying the individual as an aide. However, the diploma was in spanish, so the education level completed could not be determined at the time.
There was not a daily schedule posted in rooms 306, 307, 308 and 309.
The agreement in the file for child #1 did not specify the release persons.
The emergency contact information in the file for child #1 and #2 did not include the work address or telephone of the child's mother.
The most recent emergency contact form in the file for child #3 did not include signed consent by a parent for emergency medical care.
The most recent emergency contact form in the file for child #3 did not include signed consent by a parent for minor first-aid.
The two reference letters in the file for staff person #2 were written in spanish so the content of the letters could not be determined. One of the reference letters in the file for staff person #9 was written in spanish so the content of the letter could not be determined.
At the time of the inspection, the file for staff person #5, hired before 12/19/20, included 7 hours of annual child care training between 12/19/21 and 12/19/22. At the time of the inspection, the file for staff person #11, hired before 12/19/20, included 10 hours of annual child care training between 12/19/21 and 12/19/22. At the time of the inspection, the file for staff person #2, hired on (See LIS code sheet), included 7 hours of annual child care training during their last full anniversary year. At the time of the inspection, the file for staff person #7, hired on (See LIS code sheet), included 10 hours of annual child care training during their last full anniversary year.
The file for staff person #5, (See LIS CODE SHEET for hire date), contained a Child Abuse clearance dated for 3/22/22, which is more than 45 days after hire.
In room 300 beside the climber and room 306 by the heat register, it was observed that the outlet was missing a protective outlet cover and was accessible to the children.
Room 301 and room 306 lacked a first-aid kit.
The file for child #1, who is a preschool age child, contained a health assessment dated for 10/2/20, which is more than 12 months ago.
In room 309, it was observed that the medication Auvi-Q expired on 3/21/22.
The file for facility person #2 and facility person #3 lacked a health assessment dated within the last 24 months.
It was observed that the facility had allowed more than 60 days to pass between multiple fire drills, 5/11/21-7/29/21, 7/29/21-10/7/21, and 10/7/21-2/2/22. A fire drill was conducted the day of the inspection 4/20/22.
Facility lacked an evacuation map in the gym on the 4th floor.
Facility lacked proof of purchase of the inter-connected smoke alarm system.
The file for staff person #1, staff person #2, and staff person #3 completed pediatric first aid and CPR after the previous card on file had expired. Staff have current training on file.
The file for staff person #2 completed fire safety training on 3/3/21 and 4/7/22 which is not annually.
The file for staff person #4, was observed not to have completed pre-service training within 90 days of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET).
The file for staff person #1 and staff person #3 had an evaluation completed in 12/2021 with no other previous evaluation on file (SEE LIS for Hire Dates).
The gym lacked a written plan of daily activities posted.
The agreement for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4, and child #5 lacked the arrival and departure times.
The agreement for child #3 lacked the admission date.
The emergency contact form for child #2 lacked the enrolling parent's work address and work phone number.
The emergency contact and financial agreement for child #1 and child #4 were reviewed more than 6 months apart. The financial agreement for child #2 and child #5 were reviewed more than 6 months apart.
The file for facility person #6 lacked two written references.
“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 La Escuelita Arcoiris had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 7 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 21, 2026 (background checks): “The file for Staff Person #1 lacked NSOR clearance results prior to their first day working in a child care setting (See LIS Code Sheet). The file for Staff Person #12 contained FBI clearance results through the…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about La Escuelita Arcoiris?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at La Escuelita Arcoiris since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is La Escuelita Arcoiris’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Oct 14, 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 La Escuelita Arcoiris compare with other daycares in Pittsburgh?
It is tied for #211 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 96% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was La Escuelita Arcoiris last inspected?
Apr 21, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
Who runs La Escuelita Arcoiris?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is La Escuelita Arcoiris.
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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.
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