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London Bridges Child Development LLC

5938 Baum Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15206 · Allegheny County
Provisional certificate 3 core-safety citations in last 12 months Keystone STAR 4

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.

Inspection record

More citations than 88% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. Among the most cited
Tied for #160 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh
3 Core-safety citations
14 Other citations
2 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
17 citations from 2 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 17 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 15, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Sep 15, 2026 · Inspection · citation found May 20, 2026 · 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 7
Records & paperwork 3
Supervision 2
Emergency preparedness 2
Health & medication 2
Background checks 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Sep 15, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file for Staff Person #2 did not contain an NSOR certificate.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Sep 28, 2026): “The Director reviewed the staff person #2 clearance file and obtained/verified the required NSOR documentation on 09/04/2026. The appropriate documentation has been placed in the staff person's file. Staff will not be permitted to work with children unless all required clearances and documentation…”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Core safety Sep 15, 2026 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Sep 28, 2026): “The school-age program utilizes two adjoining licensed rooms that function together as one program space. The child was not intentionally left alone or separated from the school-age program. The Director understands that because the areas are licensed as separate rooms, a staff person must maintain…”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Core safety Sep 15, 2026 Inspection Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Sep 28, 2026): “The school-age program utilizes two adjoining licensed rooms that function together as one program space; however, the Director understands that each area is licensed as a separate room for purposes of the physical-presence supervision requirement. During the observed transition, one child walked…”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Sep 15, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.21
Observed adult scissors, which were accessible to children, in two unlocked offices.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Sep 28, 2026): “The adult scissors were immediately removed from the desk of the unlocked office and placed in a secured area inaccessible to children.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Sep 15, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Sep 28, 2026): “Staff person #1 received training on the new facility's current emergency plan, including staff responsibilities and procedures for emergencies. Documentation of the training, including the date and staff signature, was completed and placed in the staff person's file.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Sep 15, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Sep 28, 2026): “The air fresheners identified during the inspection were immediately removed from the staff restroom. All cleaning products, air fresheners, chemicals, and similar materials are now stored in the locked cabinet located in the restroom or otherwise inaccessible locations.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Sep 15, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
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.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Sep 28, 2026): “The identified baseboard heater areas that no longer work were covered immediately so that children do not have access to sharp, rough, or hazardous edges. The facility was inspected for similar hazards and any identified concerns were corrected.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Sep 15, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)
The file for Child #1, an older toddler, did not include an updated health report conducted within the past 12 months.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Sep 28, 2026): “The same parent/guardian was notified of the need for an updated health report with immunization report and was requested to provide the required current documentation. Upon receipt, the updated health report will be placed in the child's file.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Sep 15, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record/Dismissal policy 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Sep 28, 2026): “The parent/guardian was notified that the child's immunization record indicated that the second Hepatitis A vaccination was due. The parent/guardian declined the vaccination at that time. The Director requested that the parent/guardian provide the appropriate written documentation regarding the…”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Sep 15, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Sep 28, 2026): “Our facility was conducting fire drills; however, during those drills the actual fire alarm system was not being sounded. The Director understands that conducting an evacuation drill without activating the fire alarm system does not satisfy the requirement to test the fire detection system. The…”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Sep 15, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Sep 28, 2026): “The Emergency Transportation Plan was immediately revised to specifically identify the means of transporting a child to emergency medical care and the staffing provisions that will be followed during an emergency. In the event a child requires emergency medical care, 911/EMS will be contacted for…”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Sep 15, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(a)
The facility did not have a child file for Child #3, who was observed to be in care on the day of the inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Sep 28, 2026): “Child #3 was attending the facility for a trial day and had not yet been formally enrolled in the program. Prior to the trial day, the required enrollment paperwork had been provided to the parent/guardian for completion. The parent/guardian informed the facility that the completed paperwork would…”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Sep 15, 2026 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 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.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Sep 28, 2026): “The parents/guardians of child #1 and child #2 were was given the required written consents for emergency medical care and first-aid procedures and signatures were obtained/completed at pick-up. The signed documentation was placed in each child's individual record.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation May 20, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
Observed a plug-in air freshener in an electrical outlet in the male bathroom near Room 6 and 7.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 1, 2026): “The air freshener plug found in the restroom was immediately removed, and a safety outlet cover was placed in the electrical outlet while the inspector was still on-site.”
Citation May 20, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 1, 2026): “Upon notification immeadiate action was taken. The separated panels on the baseboard (non working) heater in Room 1 was secured to eliminate sharp edges. Protective cap covers were installed over the protruding bolts at base of toilet in men's room. Dangling wire from electrical outlet plates were…”
Citation May 20, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 1, 2026): “Upon noticing the mats were lifted and wooden changing table was cleaned of dirt and debris and sanitized while the inspector was still on-site. The areas were re-inspected to ensure they were clean.”
Citation May 20, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
The facility did not have documentation that the emergency plan had been sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 1, 2026): “A copy of the facility's most current Emergency Plan was submitted to the local municipality and county emergency management agency while the DHS inspector was on site. Documentation of the submission was provided and will be maintained in the facility file to verify compliance with 55 Pa. Code…”

“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

Capacity 84 children
Certificate status Provisional (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Dec 1, 2026
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Mar 27, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator London Bridges Child Development Center LLC
Hours Monday–Thursday 6:30 AM–10:00 PM; Friday 6:30 AM–5:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (412) 730-3805
State certificate # CER-00256607
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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.

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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