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Learning Treehouse LLC

5992 Steubenville Pike, McKees Rocks, PA 15136 · Allegheny County
7 core-safety citations in last 12 months Keystone STAR 1

Learning Treehouse LLC is a certified child care center in McKees Rocks, PA, with capacity for 60 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 27 violations, 7 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 25 citations came in the last 12 months, including 7 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #5 of 12 centers in McKees Rocks and has more citations per inspection than 68% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 68% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
#5 of 12 centers in McKees Rocks
7 Core-safety citations
20 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
27 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 25 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 29, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Sep 29, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jun 10, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Mar 11, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Oct 17, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jul 7, 2025 · 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 6
Records & paperwork 6
Health & medication 4
Supervision 3
Background checks 3
Emergency preparedness 2
Staff ratios 1
Training & qualifications 1
Transportation 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Sep 29, 2026 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 file for staff person #1 (see LIS code sheet) did not include a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a childcare setting.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 9, 2026): “Staff member sent me her Childcare physical form.”
Core safety Jun 10, 2026 Inspection Staff ratios
Toddler and preschool children 55 Pa. Code §3270.55(a)
On 6-10-26 at approximately 2:21 p.m. during naptime, staff person #1 was observed supervising 12 children, including 3 young toddlers and 9 older toddlers, without a second staff person in the room, resulting in staff person #1 being out of ratio. About a minute later, staff person #2 entered the room to be in ratio with the children with staff person #1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 13, 2026): “The staff that was supposed to be the second staff came into the room so they were in ratio.”
Core safety Mar 11, 2026 Inspection Supervision
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
Staff person #3 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #3 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric first-aid/CPR training with a PQAS approved curriculum.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 20, 2026): “Staff will get pre-service training prior to caring for children unsupervised. Staff will redo Pediatric first-aid/CPR training with a PQAS approved curriculum.”
Core safety Mar 11, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file for staff person #2 lacked a child abuse clearance at their start date and requires a current child abuse clearance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 20, 2026): “The director put the child abuse clearance in the staff #2 file.”
Core safety Mar 11, 2026 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
On 3-11-26 at approximately 9:48 a.m., staff person #1 was observed answering the front door alone, and there were 7 preschoolers observed in the upstairs preschool room without a staff person present in the room until staff person #1 returned to the room after answering the door.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 10, 2026): “All staff was notified no children can be left unattended.”
Core safety Mar 11, 2026 Inspection Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
On 3-11-26 at approximately 9:48 a.m., staff person #1 was observed answering the front door alone, and there were 7 preschoolers observed in the upstairs preschool room without a staff person present in the room until staff person #1 returned to the room after answering the door.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 10, 2026): “The staff was trained that they can not leave children unattended”
Core safety Mar 11, 2026 Inspection Background checks
CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(4)
The file for staff person #4 lacked a disclosure statement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 15, 2026): “Staff #4 signed a disclosure statement.”
Citation Mar 11, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean, good repair, proper size 55 Pa. Code §3270.104(a)
In the preschool room, there was a white cabinet that was not secured and was a tipping hazard.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 10, 2026): “The white cabinet was secured to the wall”
Citation Mar 11, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Disposable diapers 55 Pa. Code §3270.135(a)(3)
In the 1 year old room, staff stated that after changing a diaper, staff use their hand to unlock the diapering can and lift the lid with their hand to dispose of the soiled diaper and do not use the foot pedal to dispose of the diaper using the hands-free covered can.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 10, 2026): “Staff was informed they need to use the foot pedal while changing diapers to keep the diapers cleaned.”
Citation Mar 11, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2)
The files for staff person #2 and #3 lacked a health assessment and tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method prior to providing initial service in a child care setting at the facility and require a current health assessment and tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method. The file for staff person #1 had a health assessment that was dated after the staff person provided initial service in a child care setting at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 10, 2026): “Staff got their health assessment and tuberculosis test.”
Citation Mar 11, 2026 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, functioning as an assistant group supervisor, lacked verification of experience to qualify as an assistant group supervisor. The file for staff person #2, functioning as an aide, lacked verification of education to qualify as an aide. The file for staff person #3, functioning as an assistant group supervisor, lacked verification of experience to qualify as an assistant group supervisor. The file for staff person #4, functioning as an assistant group supervisor, lacked verification of education/experience to qualify as an assistant group supervisor.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 15, 2026): “Staff #1, staff person #2, staff #3, and staff #4 gave proof of verification of education and experience to director for the file.”
Citation Mar 11, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Locked cabinet 55 Pa. Code §3270.183(a)
The child records were observed in an unlocked cabinet.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 10, 2026): “Child records were locked”
Citation Mar 11, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
The file for staff person #2 lacked two written, nonfamily references. The file for staff person #3 had one written, nonfamily reference and lacked a second written, nonfamily reference.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 10, 2026): “Staff #2 and #3 got non family references.”
Citation Mar 11, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Confidential; stored in locked cabinet 55 Pa. Code §3270.193(a)
The staff records were observed in an unlocked cabinet, and there was one staff file observed on top of the cabinet.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 10, 2026): “Staff files were put into the cabinet and locked.”
Core safety Oct 17, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file for staff person #1 lacked a disclosure statement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 17, 2025): “The staff will sign a new disclosure statement.”
Citation Oct 17, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(d)
The facility's emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location in the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 5, 2025): “We will have a sign posted that the emergency plan is available upon request.”
Citation Oct 17, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Letter to parents 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(e)
The facility lacked a letter to provide to the parent of each enrolled child explaining the emergency procedures.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 19, 2025): “The center will add a letter in our handbook that explains the emergency procedure.”
Citation Oct 17, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
In the young toddler room on shelves in the diaper changing table, there were multiple toxics including Babyganics Mineral Sunscreen, Baby Bum Mineral Sunscreen, Triple Paste Ointment, and Desitin Diaper Cream that were labeled "Keep out of reach of children" and were accessible to children. In the infant room in bins on shelves in the diaper changing table, there were multiple toxics including Aquaphor Ointment and Paste and A & D Ointment that were labeled "Keep out of reach of children" and were accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 5, 2025): “All sunscreen and diaper cream was moved to a high shelf that children can not reach.”
Citation Oct 17, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Trash removed once a day 55 Pa. Code §3270.67(a)
In the preschool room, there was a tall white trash can that was full of garbage. Staff stated that the room is not currently in use with children daily.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 5, 2025): “Trash was taking to the dumpster.”
Citation Oct 17, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean, good repair, proper size 55 Pa. Code §3270.104(a)
In the preschool room in the far corner, there was a loose metal railing with two metal rods that were protruding out that was a visible hazard.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 5, 2025): “The gate was thrown in the trash.”
Citation Oct 17, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Physical examination 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(1)
The file for staff person #1 had a health assessment that lacked a physical examination.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 10, 2025): “We had the doctor check the box that staff person #1 is able to work with children and had a physical examination.”
Citation Oct 17, 2025 Inspection Transportation
Safe routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(c)
Written notification of safe routes was not posted at a conspicuous location in the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 10, 2025): “Written notification of safe routes will be posted in the facility.”
Citation Oct 17, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
In the older toddler room, the emergency contact forms were not present in the room for 2 young toddlers receiving care in the room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 5, 2025): “Emergency contact forms were placed in the to go bag.”
Citation Oct 17, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)
The file for child #1 had an emergency contact form that lacked signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 10, 2025): “Parent signed medical first aid and emergency medical care for child.”
Citation Oct 17, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
The facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 5, 2025): “Facilitys current certification of compliance was hung on the wall in a location used by parents.”
Citation Jul 7, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
The first-aid kit in the young toddler room lacked scissors.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 11, 2025): “The scissors were added to the first-aid kit.”
Citation Jul 7, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
In the upstairs preschool room, there were a couple areas of peeling paint on the left wall. On the outdoor toddler play space, there were a couple areas of peeling paint on the bottom door of the shed.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 11, 2025): “The areas of peeling paint were covered.”

“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) $62.00 —
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $62.00 —
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $59.00 —
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $57.80 —
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $57.80 —
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $57.80 $16.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $57.80 $16.00

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 60 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Nov 19, 2026
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Dec 3, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator Learning Treehouse LLC
Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–5:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (412) 699-4755
State certificate # CER-00247998
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Common questions

Has Learning Treehouse LLC 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 Jun 10, 2026 (staff ratios): “On 6-10-26 at approximately 2:21 p.m. during naptime, staff person #1 was observed supervising 12 children, including 3 young toddlers and 9 older toddlers, without a second staff person in the room, resulting in staff…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Learning Treehouse LLC?

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

What is Learning Treehouse LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Dec 3, 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 Learning Treehouse LLC compare with other daycares in McKees Rocks?

It is #5 of 12 centers in McKees Rocks by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 68% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Learning Treehouse LLC last inspected?

Sep 29, 2026 (unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Learning Treehouse LLC cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $62.00 for newborn, $62.00 for infant, $59.00 for young toddler, $57.80 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Learning Treehouse LLC?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Learning Treehouse 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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