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Nurxery Christian Academy LLC

4809 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15224 · Allegheny County
Provisional certificate 2 core-safety citations in last 12 months

Nurxery Christian Academy LLC is a certified child care center in Pittsburgh, PA, with capacity for 58 children. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 3 times. The state cited 19 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (7 of 19). All 19 came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #81 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh 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
Tied for #81 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh
2 Core-safety citations
17 Other citations
3 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
19 citations from 3 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 19 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 10, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Aug 10, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jul 1, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Apr 13, 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

Records & paperwork 7
Building & playground safety 4
Emergency preparedness 2
Transportation 2
Health & medication 2
Supervision 1
Background checks 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Aug 10, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(d)
A copy of the facility's current Emergency Plan was not posted in a conspicuous place.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 15, 2026): “Notation indicating that our emergency plan is available upon request has been posted on the parent board and emergency plan will be made available at any time upon request to families.”
Citation Aug 10, 2026 Inspection Transportation
Safe routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(c)
Observed the facility did not have written notification of safe routes posted by the operator in a conspicuous location in the childcare facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 7, 2026): “A copy of our safe pick-up and drop-off procedure has been printed and is now posted on the parent board as requested.”
Citation Aug 10, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
Based on Fire Drill documentation, there was a gap in the documentation exceeding 60 days where a fire drill was not conducted, 5/18/26 and 7/31/26.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 24, 2026): “Delay in completing drill was due to an environmental code purple issued by the city which advised against outdoor activities for children. Drill was completed at next available date.”
Citation Aug 10, 2026 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
Based on statements made by the operator, the local traffic authorities have not been notified this year in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the day care facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 7, 2026): “Notices sent via mail to local traffic safety authorities as requested and copies of those letters are maintained on file.”
Citation Aug 10, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
The Agreement for Child #2 lacked the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 15, 2026): “Submitted document to parent to revise and add authorized pickup persons and maintain this updated copy in child's file.”
Citation Aug 10, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)
The Agreement for Child #1 lacked the date of the child's admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 15, 2026): “Child's agreement has been updated with start date/date of admission and signed by parent.”
Citation Aug 10, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
The Emergency Contact Form for Child #2 and #3 lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 15, 2026): “Requested updates to the emergency contact forms for those identified above. Will maintain updated copy on file as required.”
Citation Aug 10, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
The Emergency Contact information was not present in the Infant Room for Child #4, #5, and #6. These children were present and receiving care in the room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 7, 2026): “Emergency contact forms in children's files have been printed and added to the file in the infant room as required for child #4, 5 and 6.”
Citation Aug 10, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
Room 1, Room 2, Room 3, and Room 4 lacked a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 7, 2026): “Written plan identifying means of transporting a child to emergency care has been added to our emergency phone list and posted in each classroom (1, 2, 3 and 4).”
Follow-up Aug 10, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iv)
SECOND CITATION: The file for Staff #1 lacked proof of qualifications for education in the form of a diploma, transcript, or letter signed by a representative or the experiential, educational or training entity. Previously cited on 7/1/26.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 8, 2026): “Request for signed letter or copy of diploma requested from PA Department of Education. If required documentation cannot be obtained facility person will be removed from occasional childcare responsibilities and maintain kitchen responsibilities only.”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Core safety Jul 1, 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 and CPR and Mandated Reporter Training).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 10, 2026): “Staff #3 has not cared for children unsupervised and has scheduled pre-service CPR training for 07/11/26 and mandated reporter training is pending as allotted within the 90-day window of hire date.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Core safety Jul 1, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file for Staff #1 contained a disclosure statement that lacked a witness. The file for Staff #1 lacked an FBI clearance or fingerprinting request and West Virginia Out of State Clearances. The file for Staff #1 contained a PA Child Abuse Clearance and National Sex Offender Certificate at the time of inspection but it was observed that Staff #1 lacked a PA Child Abuse and National Sex Offender Certificate prior to working with children. The file for Staff #2 lacked a signed disclosure statement and a National Sex Offender Certificate. The file for Staff #3 lacked a signed disclosure statement and contained a Pennsylvania Department of Education FBI Clearance not the required Department of Human Service FBI Clearance. The file for Staff #4 lacked a signed disclosure statement. The file for Staff #5 lacked a PA State Police Clearance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 10, 2026): “All staff (#1, #2. #3, and #4) not meeting this requirement signed a new disclosure statement and witness signature was provided by the Center Director. Staff #1 is no longer employed. Staff #2 had current NSOR. Staff member #2 has remained out of care. Staff #3 has been fingerprinted and remaining…”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jul 1, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
In Room 3, the young toddler's classroom, two tubes of diaper cream, labeled "Keep out of the reach of children", were observed on a low shelf on the changing table and were accessible to the children in care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 17, 2026): “Bin of diaper creams were removed from shelf just within reach of children and placed behind a cabinet locked with a child safe locking mechanism.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jul 1, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
The diapering area in the two children restrooms lacked hand washing signs.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 10, 2026): “Provider has printed additional duplicate signage, in addition to the existing signage that now hangs directly over the changing table in the two children's restrooms.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jul 1, 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 files for Staff #1 and #3 lacked a Health Assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 10, 2026): “Staff #1 is no longer employed. Staff #3 has health assessment.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jul 1, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)
The file for Staff #1 lacked documentation of TB screening by the Mantoux method. The file for Staff #3 contained documentation of TB screening but lacked the results of that screening.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 10, 2026): “Provider has instructed staff #1 to obtain the required TB testing which was performed on 7/7/26 and read on 07/09/26 (documentation attached). Staff #3 quantiferon TB testing was available at the time of inspection but was not presented readily and is now attached for your review (obtained…”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jul 1, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iv)
The files for Staff #2 and #5 lacked proof of qualifications for education in the form of a diploma, transcript, or letter signed by a representative or the experiential, educational or training entity.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Aug 10, 2026): “Staff #2 and Staff #5 have education documents in their file.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jul 1, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
The files for Staff #1, #2, and #3 lacked two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the suitability to serve as a facility person. The file for staff #4, contained one written, nonfamily reference and one written, family reference from individuals attesting to the suitability to serve as a facility person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 10, 2026): “Required references supplied for each staff member and placed in their respective employee files (attached for your review).”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Apr 13, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
The first aid kits located in Rooms 1, 2, 3, 4, and the Gross Motor space lacked soap.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 17, 2026): “Operator purchased and added soap to the first aid kits.”
Citation Apr 13, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
The diapering area in Room 4 and the urinal in the child's restroom lacked hand-washing signs.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 17, 2026): “Operator will print and laminate two handwashing signs and put above the changing table and the urinal.”

“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.

About this center

Capacity 58 children
Certificate status Provisional (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Oct 17, 2026
Keystone STARS No STAR level
Operator Nurxery Christian Academy LLC
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00254673
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Common questions

Has Nurxery Christian Academy LLC had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 2 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 Jul 1, 2026 (supervision): “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 and CPR…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Nurxery Christian Academy LLC?

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

How does Nurxery Christian Academy LLC compare with other daycares in Pittsburgh?

It is tied for #81 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh 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 Nurxery Christian Academy LLC last inspected?

Aug 10, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs Nurxery Christian Academy LLC?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Nurxery Christian Academy 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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