Mushroom Family LRNG CTR
Mushroom Family LRNG CTR is a certified child care center in Pittsburgh, PA, with capacity for 71 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 36 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (12 of 36). 9 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 #73 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh and has more citations per inspection than 67% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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The FBI Fingerprint clearance on file for Staff #1, dated 8/10/21, is a Department of Education clearance, making it invalid. The two most recent Child Abuse clearances on file for Staff #2 are dated 2/19/20 and 3/25/25, more than 60 months apart. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)
The two most recent emergency plan reviews are dated 10/21/34 and 11/5/25, more than 12 months apart.
In Room 1/2, peeling blue paint was observed on the heating vent. In Room 3/4, peeling purple paint was observed in the bathroom under the paper towel dispenser.
In Room 3/4, an Epi-Pen labeled for Child #1 was observed with an expiration date of 3/2026.
At the time of inspection, the facility did not have documentation that the emergency plan was sent to county emergency management.
At the time of inspection, Room 5 lacked a posting of the written plan of daily activities.
The emergency contact form for Child #4 lacked the address for the child's physician.
The emergency contact form for Child #3 lacked a complete address for the child's release persons. The emergency contact form for Child #10 lacked an address for the child's release persons.
The file for Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, Child #5, Child #5, Child #6, Child #7, Child #8, and Child #9 contained an emergency contact form that was not updated within 6 months of the previous update.
The file for Staff person #1 includes criminal history clearances dated 2/26/20 and 3/11/25; child abuse clearances dated 3/10/20 and 3/18/25; NSOR dated 2/3/20 and 3/24/25; and FBI clearances dated 3/8/20 and 3/14/25, all more than 60 months apart. The file for Staff person #2 includes criminal history clearances dated 1/18/20 and 3/10/25; child abuse clearances dated 1/29/20 and 3/18/25; and FBI clearances dated 1/28/20 and 3/21/25, all more than 60 months apart. The file for staff person #3 had an NSOR dated 1/31/20 and 3/18/25, more than 60 months apart. The file for Staff person #4 includes criminal history clearances dated 2/6/20 and 3/10/25; child abuse clearances dated 2/10/20 and 3/11/25; and FBI clearances dated 3/16/20 and 3/25/25, all more than 60 months apart. Staff person #4 had a disclosure statement that was not signed by a witness.
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In the 4's classroom there were two large liquid soap refills labeled "keep out of reach of children" in an unlocked cupboard within reach of children.
Two bingo dabbers in the 2's classroom were in the craft cabinet and labeled "keep out of reach of children".
The trash receptacle in the 3's classroom did not have a lid, and a child was observed to throw a used tissue into the trashcan which was contaminated by human secretions.
The file for staff person #1 did not contain proof of completed 12 clock hours of annual PD.
1) The file for Staff #1 had a state police clearance that lacked a dissemination date required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. 2) The file for Staff #1 lacked a DHS approved FBI Clearance required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. The file for staff person #1 was observed not to contain a dissemination date on their State Police Clearance (See IS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. Staff person #1 was also missing an acceptable DHS FBI Clearance required for provisional hiring under the CPSL.
The operator lacked documentation of when the Emergency Plan was reviewed.
1) In room 6 Enrichment, a box of Lysol wipes which are labeled, "Keep out of the reach of children" was observed to be low to the ground and accessible to children while they were in the room. 2) In room 6 Enrichment, the first aid kit which contained hand sanitizer labeled, "Keep out of the reach of children" was observed to be low to the ground and accessible to children while they were in the room. 3) In room 5 Early Learners, the first aid kit which contained hand sanitizer labeled, "Keep out of the reach of children" was observed to be low to the ground and accessible to children while they were in the room. 4) In room 3/4 hand sanitizer labeled "Keep out of reach of children" was observed on a low shelf which was accessible to children.
1) There were cans of shaving cream labeled "Keep out of reach of children", used for arts and crafts projects, in Room 6 Enrichment. 2) There was a can of shaving cream labeled "Keep out of reach of children", used for arts and crafts projects, in Room 1/2 PS.
1) The first aid kit in Room 6 Enrichment was observed in a backpack that was on and low shelf and accessible to children. 2) The first aid kit in Room 5 Early Learners was observed in a backpack that was hanging low and accessible to children.
1) The First Aid kit in Room 6 Enrichment lacked soap. 2) The First Aid kit in Room 1/2 PS lacked soap.
In Room 5 Early Learning restroom, lacked handwashing signs above the diapering area.
In Room 6 the enrichment room, a toy strawberry was observed to be cracked which posed a cutting hazard. In the large outdoor play space 1.) A sand roller found in the sand box was observed to be cracked which posed a cutting hazard 2.) A little tykes orange and blue slide was observed to have a large crack which posed a cutting and pinching hazard. 3.) On the large wooden climbing gym multiple nails were observed to be sticking out which could cause injury.
The updated health assessment for Child #4 dated 3/1/24 was more than 12 months from the previous health assessment dated 2/24/23.1)
The most recent health assessment for staff person #3 was dated 8/14/23 which was past the 24 months from the previous health assessment on 7/27/21.1)
1) Staff person #1 had a health assessment that did not confirm that they were free from communicable diseases and did not provide any additional information. 2) Staff person #2 had a current health assessment that stated that they were not free from communicable diseases with no additional information given.
The facility lacked an emergency drill for 2023.
The facility's annual fire alarm test report documented testing of the fire alarm system between 3/20/23 and 3/21/24. The test conducted was more than 1 year apart.
The emergency contact form on file for Child #5 does not include the complete address for the child's pediatrician or source of medical care.
The following children's records indicated that there were more than 6 months between the parent review of the emergency contact information and financial agreement: Child #1 (EC & FA 8/30/23-4/14/24), Child #2 (EC & FA 8/21/23-3/13/24), Child #3 (EC & FA 8/21/23-3/14/24), Child #4 (EC & FA), Child #6 (EC & FA 8/30/23-3/14/24), and Child #7 (EC & FA 8/29/23-3/15/24)The following children's records indicated that there were more than 6 months between the parent review of the emergency contact information and financial agreement: Child #1 (EC & FA 8/30/23-4/14/24), Child #2 (EC & FA 8/21/23-3/13/24), Child #3 (EC & FA 8/21/23-3/14/24), Child #4 (EC & FA), Child #6 (EC & FA 8/30/23-3/14/24), and Child #7 (EC & FA 8/29/23-3/15/24) 2) 2) The updated health assessment for Child #4 dated 3/1/24 was more than 12 months from the previous health assessment dated 2/24/23. The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the…
The files for Staff #1, Staff #2, Staff #3, Staff #4, Staff #5, Staff #6, Staff #7, Staff #8, Staff #9, Staff #10, Staff #11, and Staff #12 contained documentation of Emergency Plan Training on 9.2.21 and 9.6.22, which exceeded the 12-month renewal requirement.
The two most recent Health Assessments, in the file for Staff #7 and Staff #12, exceeded the 24-month renewal requirement.
The files for Staff #1, Staff #2, Staff #3, Staff #4, Staff #5, Staff #6, Staff #7, Staff #8, Staff #9, and Staff #12 contained documentation of Fire Safety Training on 9.1.21 and 9.7.22, which exceeded the 12-month renewal requirement. The files for Staff #10 and Staff #11 contained documentation of Fire Safety Training on 9.2.21 and 9.7.22, which exceeded the 12-month renewal requirement.
The file for Staff #1 contained documentation of written evaluations on 9.1.20 and 5.26.22, which exceeded the 12-month requirement. The file for Staff #2 contained documentation of written evaluations on 5.15.21 and 5.19.22, which exceeded the 12-month requirement. The files for Staff #4 and Staff #6 contained documentation of written evaluations on 5.3.21 and 5.23.22, which exceeded the 12-month requirement. The file for Staff #7 contained documentation of written evaluations on 5.5.21 and 5.18.22, which exceeded the 12-month requirement. The file for Staff #8 contained documentation of written evaluations on 5.4.21 and 5.23.22, which exceeded the 12-month requirement. The file for Staff #10 contained documentation of written evaluations on 9.1.20 and 5.17.22, which exceeded the 12-month requirement. The file for Staff #12 contained documentation of written evaluations on 5.6.21 and 5.23.22, which exceeded the 12-month requirement.
A hard plastic bench, located in the play space, was damaged on top of the backrest and was sharp, which created a scraping/cutting hazard for children in care.
The file for Staff #1 contained documentation of Mandated Reporter training on 7.16.15 and 8.26.20, which exceeded the 60 month renewal requirement. The file for Staff #2 contained documentation of Mandated Reporter training on 8.4.15 and 8.26.20, which exceeded the 60 month renewal requirement. The file for Staff #3 contained documentation of Mandated Reporter training on 7.6.15 and 8.28.20, which exceeded the 60 month renewal requirement. The file for Staff #4 contained documentation of Mandated Reporter training on 8.12.15 and 9.16.20, which exceeded the 60 month renewal requirement.
No information was provided to parents, of each enrolled child, on how to access the regulations electronically.
“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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Common questions
Has Mushroom Family LRNG CTR 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 Apr 8, 2026 (background checks): “The FBI Fingerprint clearance on file for Staff #1, dated 8/10/21, is a Department of Education clearance, making it invalid. The two most recent Child Abuse clearances on file for Staff #2 are dated 2/19/20 and…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Mushroom Family LRNG CTR?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Mushroom Family LRNG CTR since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Mushroom Family LRNG CTR’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective May 28, 2019. 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 Mushroom Family LRNG CTR compare with other daycares in Pittsburgh?
It is tied for #73 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 67% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Mushroom Family LRNG CTR last inspected?
Apr 8, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
Who runs Mushroom Family LRNG CTR?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Mushroom Family LRNG CTR INC.
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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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