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Ovs Childcare Center LLC

220 Yost Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15221 · Allegheny County
2 core-safety citations in last 12 months Keystone STAR 1

Ovs Childcare Center LLC is a certified child care center in Pittsburgh, PA, with capacity for 75 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it twice. The state cited 32 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (12 of 32). All 32 came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #224 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh and has more citations per inspection than 98% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 98% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. Among the most cited
Tied for #224 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh
2 Core-safety citations
30 Other citations
2 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
32 citations from 3 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 32 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 22, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Sep 22, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jun 17, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation found Feb 4, 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 12
Records & paperwork 10
Health & medication 3
Emergency preparedness 2
Sleep safety 1
Background checks 1
Food & feeding 1
Transportation 1
Training & qualifications 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Sep 22, 2026 Inspection Sleep safety
Prohibit items in crib 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(j)
There was a sleeping infant with a bottle in the crib in room #1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 13, 2026): “Provider immediately removed the bottle from the infant's crib during inspection.”
Core safety Sep 22, 2026 Inspection Background checks
CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(4)
The file for staff #2 lacked a disclosure statement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 13, 2026): “Provider immediately had staff member #2 complete their disclosure form to be added to the file correction was sent to inspector.”
Citation Sep 22, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
There was a long-lasting fragrance body mist on top of the desk in room #4 labeled " keep out of reach of children". accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 13, 2026): “provider immediate retrieved the body spray and put it in the employee lockers for safety. Also the staff member was written up for the incident.”
Citation Sep 22, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Inaccessible to children 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(b)
The first Aid kit in room #3 was hanging too low making the firs aid kit accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 13, 2026): “we immediately raised the emergency book bag to a higher area in the room to keep out of children's reach.”
Citation Sep 22, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
There was a broken blue playground toy, a broken blue plastic cup toy, a cracked blue plastic bin, the basketball hook net was damaged creating a choking hazard and there were three exposed bolts on the basketball metal stand pole in the playground. There was a cracked yellow plastic window on the dryer machine toy in room #4.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 13, 2026): “Provider removed the blue cracked bin lid, provider removed the basketball net, provider has covered all exposed bolts with rubber covers, provider removed the broken blue toy and the broken plastic cup during inspection. Providers have sent all pictures to inspector. Provider covered the washing…”
Citation Sep 22, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
The file for staff #1 contained a current health report dated 8/24/26 that was obtained after providing initial service in a childcare setting.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 13, 2026): “Provider had the new employee immediately get a new health report as soon as possible.”
Citation Jun 17, 2026 Other state visit Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
There was 1 uncovered outlet accessible to children 5 years of age or younger in the SA room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 24, 2026): “Provider immediately added the cover for the outlet.”
Citation Jun 17, 2026 Other state visit Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
The first - aid kit in the SA room lacked soap.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 24, 2026): “Provider immediately went and purchased soap and added the soap to the emergency book bag.”
Citation Jun 17, 2026 Other state visit Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
There was a broken cabinet door handle above the sink in the SA room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 24, 2026): “The cabinet handle was immediately removed and covered.”
Citation Jun 17, 2026 Other state visit Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
The first bathroom lacked hand washing sign above the toilet. The second bathroom lacked hand washing sign above the sink.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 24, 2026): “the provider immediately added wash your hands signs to all required area above the sinks and toilets in all restrooms.”
Citation Jun 17, 2026 Other state visit Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
The SA room lacked emergency transportation plan.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 24, 2026): “Provider immediately added the emergency transportation plan to the correct area in the space.”
Citation Feb 4, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
The file for staff #1 contains a current emergency plan training date 1/30/26. The previous emergency plan was dated 11/8/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 12, 2026): “Staff person #1 has been retrained on emergency plan with documentation as of 1/30/2026.”
Citation Feb 4, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
There was an uncovered electrical outlet in room 4 accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 12, 2026): “The uncovered electrical cover was immediately covered while state representative was on site.”
Citation Feb 4, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
There were Febreze air fresheners in room 2,3 and 4 accessible to children. There was a Vaseline accessible to children in room 3. There was a baby powder in a cubby accessible to children in the hallway.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 12, 2026): “All items were immediately removed and/or discarded while state representative was on site.”
Citation Feb 4, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Inaccessible to children 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(b)
There was a backpack that contained a first aid kit, laying on the floor in room 4 accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 12, 2026): “The emergency backpack containing the 1st aid kit was removed from the floor and places on a high surface out of reach of the children while state representative was on site.”
Citation Feb 4, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
There was peeling paint on the left side wall in room 2. There was peeling paint by the cribs and close to the refrigerator in room 1. there was peeling paint on the on the green low wall in room 3.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 12, 2026): “All peeling / chipped paint was covered while state representative was on site.”
Citation Feb 4, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
There was a cracked blue plastic toy in room 2.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 12, 2026): “This toy has been repaired allowing for children to safely play with all equipment.”
Citation Feb 4, 2026 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
The thermometer in room 3 was 50 degrees.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 12, 2026): “The thermometer was moved closer to the back of the refrigerator and closed for about 45 minutes while the state representative was on site at which point it began correctly reading the inside refrigerator temperature.”
Citation Feb 4, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
The file for staff #2 contained a current health report dated 10/28/25 that was obtained that was obtained after providing initial service in a childcare setting. Staff # 2 start day was 9/23/25. The file for staff #3 lacked a health report prior to providing initial service in a childcare setting. Staff #3 start date was 9/10/25. The file for staff #4 contained a current health report dated 11/24/25 that was obtained after providing initial service in a childcare setting. Staff # 4 start day was 6/6/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 12, 2026): “Staff Person #2 has an updated health assessment as of 10/28/2025. Staff person #3 has an updated health assessment as of 2/4/2026. Staff person #4 has an updated health assessment as of 11/24/2025”
Citation Feb 4, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
A copy of the facility emergency plan was not sent to the local municipality and the county emergency management agency
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 12, 2026): “provider will resend out the emergency plan to the municipal and Allegheny county emergency plan management.”
Citation Feb 4, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Health information 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)
The file for child # 1 a preschooler lacked an initial health report. The child has been in care longer than 60 days. The file for child # 4 a preschooler lacked an initial health report. The child has been in care longer than 60 days.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 20, 2026): “The parent /guardian of child #1 & #4 were asked to immediately send their childs updated immunization records to the facility to continue care.”
Citation Feb 4, 2026 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
The operator did not notify local traffic safety authorities within the past year, of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 12, 2026): “Provider has created the pedestrian routes and has sent to our local municipality along with the emergency plan.”
Citation Feb 4, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
The file for staff # 1 contains a current annual fire safety training dated 1/13/26 conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff #1 lacked the previous year fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 12, 2026): “Staff person #1 has been recertified on annual fire safety training as of 1/13/2026.”
Citation Feb 4, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Amount of fee 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(1)
The file for child #2 lacked the fee amount in the agreement form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 17, 2026): “After reviewing child #2's co payment amount and updating it on their financial agreement the parent/Guardian of the child was asked to review the new financial agreement amount and sign a new financial form that reflected this agreed upon amount.”
Citation Feb 4, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Arrival/departure times 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(4)
The file for child #2 lacked arrival and departure times in the agreement form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 17, 2026): “After reviewing child #2's childcare times agreement form the parent/Guardian of the child was asked to review and completely fill in their child care hours and sign a new agreement form that reflected the child's current childcare hours.”
Citation Feb 4, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
The files for children #2,3 and 4 lacked the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released on the agreement form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 17, 2026): “The parent/guardians of children #2,3 & 4 were asked to review and completely fill in their child's agreement form making sure to specify whom the child/children may be released to (including themself) and sign a new agreement form that reflected these changes.”
Citation Feb 4, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)
The file for child #1 lacked the admission date on the agreement form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 12, 2026): “OVS staff added child #1's start date to the agreement form.”
Citation Feb 4, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(b)/3270.182(8)
The files for children 1,2 and 4 contained an original agreement from.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 12, 2026): “OVS staff copied the financial agreement forms for child #1, 2, & 3. Keeping the copies inside of the child's file and giving the original version to the parent.”
Citation Feb 4, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
The file for child #2 lacked the address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care on the agreement form. The file for child #3 contained an incomplete physician's address on the emerge contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 17, 2026): “The parent/guardian of child #2 & #3 were asked to completely fill out all medical health information on the emergency form for their child including all contact and physical information about their child's doctors / doctors locations.”
Citation Feb 4, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
The file for child #5 lacked the policy number for medical Assistance benefits on the emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 17, 2026): “The parent / guardian of child #5 was asked to fill out all medical information on their child including their medical providers name and medical insurance policy number”
Citation Feb 4, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
The file for child # 1 release person address was incomplete in the emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 17, 2026): “The parent / guardian of child #1 was asked to completely fill out the essential information for the person to whom the child may be released to including their name, number, address and relationship to the child.”
Citation Feb 4, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
The file for child #4 lacked an updated 6-month review agreement form. The previous review was dated 6/2/25. The file for child #5 lacked an updated 6-month review agreement form. The previous review was dated 3/7/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 17, 2026): “The parent / guardian of child #4 & #5 were asked to review their agreement forms to ensure their childcare hours, co pay, days, activities etc. are still accurate or need to be updated.”

“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) $66.33 $54.64
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $66.33 $54.64
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $64.54 $51.68
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $63.29 $50.22
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $58.37 $46.24
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $51.97 $35.97

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 75 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through May 15, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since May 23, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator OVS Childcare Center LLC
Hours Monday–Friday 6:00 AM–7:00 PM; Saturday 6:00 AM–4:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (412) 553-9822
State certificate # CER-00257519
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Common questions

Has Ovs Childcare Center 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 Sep 22, 2026 (sleep safety): “There was a sleeping infant with a bottle in the crib in room #1.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Ovs Childcare Center LLC?

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

What is Ovs Childcare Center LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective May 23, 2025. 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 Ovs Childcare Center LLC compare with other daycares in Pittsburgh?

It is tied for #224 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 98% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Ovs Childcare Center LLC last inspected?

Sep 22, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Ovs Childcare Center LLC cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $66.33 for newborn, $66.33 for infant, $64.54 for young toddler, $63.29 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Ovs Childcare Center LLC?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is OVS Childcare 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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