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Lil Tykes Daycare

617 Lincoln Ave, Bellevue, PA 15202 · Allegheny County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months 1 complaint investigation found violations Keystone STAR 1

Lil Tykes Daycare is a certified child care center in Bellevue, PA, with capacity for 127 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 8 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 18 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for health & medication (6 of 18). 3 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #44 of 457 centers in Allegheny County and has fewer citations per inspection than 72% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 72% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #44 of 457 centers in Allegheny County
4 Core-safety citations
14 Other citations
8 Inspections
1 Complaint investigations that found violations
18 citations from 9 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 24, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Aug 24, 2026 · Inspection · no citation Apr 13, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Sep 24, 2025 · Inspection · no citation Aug 29, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation found Aug 29, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Apr 23, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Apr 26, 2024 · Inspection · no citation Jul 12, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Mar 16, 2023 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Health & medication 6
Background checks 4
Training & qualifications 4
Records & paperwork 2
Building & playground safety 2

Citations, newest first

Core safety Apr 13, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file for Staff Person #1 lacked documentation of NSOR clearance results prior to their first day working in a child care setting (See LIS Code Sheet). The file for Staff Person #4 contained documentation of PA Child Abuse clearance results dated 11/12/25 but were Volunteer purposes.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 21, 2026): “Staff 1's NSOR clearance results were not in file prior to starting to working in childcare setting. Staff were removed from the childcare setting and unable to work until NSOR clearance was in file. The file is now current. Staff #4 was removed from a child care position. Staff #4 obtained child…”
Citation Apr 13, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
The files for Staff Persons #2 and #3 contained documentation of pediatric first aid/CPR training that was not renewed prior to the expiration date of the most recent certification. Staff Person #2: 12/5/23 and 1/20/26. Staff Person #3: 5/9/24 and 1/20/26. The files are now current.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 21, 2026): “Staff persons # 2 & #3 failed to renew their First Aid & CPR training prior to certification expiration date. Staff #2 & #3 have since renewed their certification and are currently up to date.”
Citation Apr 13, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
The files for Staff Persons #2 and #3 contained documentation of fire safety training that was not renewed prior to the expiration date of the most recent certification. The files are now current.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 21, 2026): “Staff Person #2 & #3 fire safety training was not renewed prior to its yearly expiration date. Staff #2 & #3 have since renewed their annual fire safety training and are current.”
Citation Aug 29, 2025 Complaint investigation Records & paperwork
Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(7)
An incident report was not written for child #1 on 8/1/25 when the incident that caused a mark on the child's face occurred. An incident report was not written for the incident until 8/6/25 when the child's parent asked for a written report.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 10, 2025): “Child #1 parent stated they did not want an incident report and had no time to wait for it to be written. An incident report will be written for all injuries regardless if the parent says they do not want one.”
Citation Aug 29, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
Staff person #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 7/25/20.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 10, 2025): “Staff person Number #1 has renewed their mandated reporter training dated 8/29/25 and will maintain it moving forward within the 60 month renewal time”
Core safety Apr 23, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
The files for Staff Persons #1 and #2 were observed to contain documentation of PA Child Abuse Clearances that were not renewed before the expiration date of the most current certification. Staff Person #1: 2/3/20 and 2/15/25. Staff Person #2: 8/12/19 and 9/25/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 25, 2025): “Will ensure Staff persons #1 and #2 will renew their clearances well before the expiration date by reminding them further out so there is no lapse in expiration dates”
Citation Apr 23, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1)
The two most recent health reports in the file for Child #1, who is a young toddler, are dated more than 6 months apart: 5/21/24 and 1/28/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 25, 2025): “Future heath reports for child #1 who is a young toddler will be within 6 months moving forward.”
Citation Apr 23, 2025 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 Person #1 are dated more than 24 months apart: 12/5/22 and 1/30/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 25, 2025): “Staff # 1 health assessment is in file and earlier reminders will be given to ensure the staff submits a new health assessment in the proper time frame before expiration of the one on file”
Citation Apr 23, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Exam communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(3)
The health assessment in the file for Staff Person #4 did not include documentation of an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 8, 2025): “Staff #4 took form to Doctors office to have them update the missing documentation in the communicable disease box. The form has since been updated to '"no" and initialed by PA-C and dated and placed back in file.”
Citation Apr 23, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
The two most recent fire safety trainings in the file for Staff Person #3 are dated more than 12 months apart: 6/14/23 and 1/15/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 25, 2025): “Will insure Staff persons #3 Fire Safety training are within 12 months and not further. Staff will be reminded further out before expiration to ensure training s maintained current at all times.”
Core safety Jul 12, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file for facility person #1 lacked documentation of Child Abuse and Neglect, Sex Offender, and Criminal clearance results from the state of Texas where the facility person resided in the 5 years prior to employment prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under CPSL. The file for facility person #1 lacked documentation of valid PA FBI clearance results prior to date of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under CPSL. The file for facility person #2 lacked documentation of valid PA FBI clearance results prior to date of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under CPSL. The PA FBI clearance results on file for facility person #2 were obtained through the Department of Education.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 20, 2023): “Facility Person #1 has been removed from care effective close of business 7/12/23 and has submitted the proper documentation Form # 2970 to the state of Texas is awaiting back ground check results. Facility Person # 2 has been removed from care effective close of business 7/12/23 and resubmitted…”
Citation Jul 12, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Physician/CRNP assessment 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(5)
The health assessment on file for facility person #2 lacked the physician's assessment of the staff person's suitability to provide child care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 20, 2023): “Facility Person #2 Adult Assessment was on the The Department of Education form, Staff had Doctor complete a Childcare Health assessment form.”
Core safety Mar 16, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file for staff person #1 was observed to have documentation of PA Criminal History Clearance, PA Child Abuse Clearance and FBI Clearance results that were not renewed before the expiration date of the most current certification: PA Criminal History Clearance 9/7/17 and 12/6/22, PA Child Abuse 9/20/17 and 12/8/22, FBI 9/22/17 and 11/3/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 20, 2023): “Staff #1 clearances have been renewed and are current.”
Citation Mar 16, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
An outlet power strip on a children's table in the PreK Front room was observed to lack one protective receptacle cover and was accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 20, 2023): “Protective outlet cover was placed in receptacle and will remain there.”
Citation Mar 16, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
A large area rug in the PS room near the bathroom was observed to be fraying and curling up on the corner causing a potential tripping hazard.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 20, 2023): “Large area rug that was fraying was trimmed and all fraying edges removed.”
Citation Mar 16, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
The mats used for rest equipment for toddler age children receiving care in the Infant room were observed to be ripped.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 20, 2023): “Corner of rest mats were repaired so there are no ripped corners.”
Citation Mar 16, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record/Dismissal policy 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3)
The files for children #1 and #2 lacked documentation of the yearly Influenza shot that is recommended by the ACIP for the year 2022 with no letter of exemption on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 20, 2023): “Parents were contacted on inspection day and child #1 sent over a letter of exemption for their file and it was placed in file. Child # 2 received updated copy of health assessment to include the flu shot was given in 2023.”
Citation Mar 16, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
In the PreK Front room, emergency contact information was not present where children were receiving care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 20, 2023): “The Pre-k Emergency contact book has been placed in the front room.”

“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 Aug 29, 2025 Complaint investigation
1 violation 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) $66.60 $55.00
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $66.60 $55.00
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $66.60 $55.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $66.60 $55.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $58.40 $52.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $52.00 $36.00

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 127 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Jul 20, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Jun 21, 2023 · what STARS means
Operator DC Businesses
Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (412) 734-4955
State certificate # CER-00254887
Parent reviews Google Maps reviews
Not checked by Daycare Record

Common questions

Has Lil Tykes Daycare had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 4 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 13, 2026 (background checks): “The file for Staff Person #1 lacked documentation of NSOR clearance results prior to their first day working in a child care setting (See LIS Code Sheet). The file for Staff Person #4 contained documentation of PA Child…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Lil Tykes Daycare?

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 Lil Tykes Daycare’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Jun 21, 2023. 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 Lil Tykes Daycare compare with other daycares in Allegheny County?

It is tied for #44 of 457 centers in Allegheny County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 72% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Lil Tykes Daycare last inspected?

Aug 24, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). No violations were cited during that visit.

How much does Lil Tykes Daycare cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $66.60 for newborn, $66.60 for infant, $66.60 for young toddler, $66.60 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Lil Tykes Daycare?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is DC Businesses.

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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