London Bridges Child Development LLC
London Bridges Child Development LLC is a certified child care center in Pittsburgh, PA, with capacity for 84 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it twice. The state cited 17 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (7 of 17). All 17 came in the last 12 months, including 3 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #160 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh and has more citations per inspection than 88% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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The file for Staff Person #2 did not contain an NSOR certificate.
On 9/15/26 at approximately 9:45 AM, Child #4, a school-age child, was observed unsupervised in the Chadwick Boseman Campers Room. Staff Person #3 was in the adjacent Unnamed Room at this time with three other school-age children in their assigned group.
On 9/15/26 at approximately 9:45 AM, Child #4, a school-age child, was observed unsupervised in the Chadwick Boseman Campers Room. Staff Person #3 was in the adjacent Unnamed Room at this time with three other school-age children in their assigned group.
Observed adult scissors, which were accessible to children, in two unlocked offices.
The file for Staff Person #1 did not include documentation of training for the updated emergency plan, which went into effect on 6/1/26 when the facility changed locations.
Observed a can of Glade air freshener, which was accessible to children, on a table in the women's room. Observed a plug-in air freshener, which was accessible to children, near the sink in the men's room.
Observed a section of the baseboard heater in the cafeteria was missing and a section of the baseboard heater in the Black Violin Runners/Mae Jemison Racers Room was bent, which created sharp, rough edges.
The file for Child #1, an older toddler, did not include an updated health report conducted within the past 12 months.
The most recent immunization record in the file for Child #1, an older toddler, was not in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP: Missing 2nd Hep A.
On the day of the inspection (9/15/26), a fire system test had not been conducted since the initial inspection on 6/1/26.
The emergency transportation plans posted in the childcare rooms did not include a statement identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency.
The facility did not have a child file for Child #3, who was observed to be in care on the day of the inspection.
The emergency contact forms in the files for Child #1 and #2 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child or signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. The signature boxes for Child #1 contained initials only and the signature boxes for Child #2 were blank.
Observed a plug-in air freshener in an electrical outlet in the male bathroom near Room 6 and 7.
Observed two panels separating, which create sharp edges, on the baseboard heater in Room 1. Observed protruding bolts on the base of the toilet in the men's bathroom near Room 6 and 7. Observed dangling wires from two electrical outlet plates in Room 3 and 4.
Observed dirt and debris under the mats of the diaper changing tables in Room 6 the women's rest room near Room 6 and 7.
The facility did not have documentation that the emergency plan had been sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
“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) | $74.00 | $60.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $74.00 | $60.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $70.00 | $57.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $68.00 | $55.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $67.00 | $53.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $65.00 | $33.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $65.00 | $33.00 |
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 London Bridges Child Development LLC had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 3 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 Sep 15, 2026 (background checks): “The file for Staff Person #2 did not contain an NSOR certificate.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about London Bridges Child Development LLC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at London Bridges Child Development LLC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is London Bridges Child Development LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Mar 27, 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 London Bridges Child Development LLC compare with other daycares in Pittsburgh?
It is tied for #160 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 88% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was London Bridges Child Development LLC last inspected?
Sep 15, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does London Bridges Child Development LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $74.00 for newborn, $74.00 for infant, $70.00 for young toddler, $68.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs London Bridges Child Development LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is London Bridges Child Development Center 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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