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Pittsburgh After School Academy LLC · Pittsburgh

362 Churchill Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15235 · Allegheny County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 1

Pittsburgh After School Academy LLC is a certified child care center in Pittsburgh, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it twice. The state cited 18 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (11 of 18). All 18 came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #96 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh and has more citations per inspection than 71% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 71% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
Tied for #96 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh
1 Core-safety citations
17 Other citations
2 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
18 citations from 2 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 18 in the last 12 months · last inspected Nov 7, 2025

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Nov 7, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jul 31, 2025 · Inspection · no citation
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 11
Training & qualifications 3
Transportation 2
Background checks 1
Health & medication 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Nov 7, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The State Police Clearance on file for Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #3 was lacking the disseminated date making the clearance invalid. The file for Staff Person #4 was lacking a State Police Clearance, Child Abuse Clearance, and a signed disclosure statement prior to first day with children (see LIS code sheet).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 25, 2025): “Staff person's # 1 and 3 could not get copies of their state criminal clearance and had to re submit. They are currently waiting for the results.”
Citation Nov 7, 2025 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 health assessment on file for Staff Person #4 was lacking a date that the form was completed making it invalid.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 25, 2025): “Staff person #4's health assessment has a date on it.”
Citation Nov 7, 2025 Inspection Transportation
Safe routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(c)
The facility was lacking a written notification of safe routes for the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 21, 2025): “The facility now has a safe routes/ pickup and drop off notification posted.”
Citation Nov 7, 2025 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
The facility was lacking documentation that the local safety authorities were notified of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 21, 2025): “The facility has added letters to the emergency plan that were emailed to the local police chief and fire chief.”
Citation Nov 7, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
The facility was lacking a written policy to address recognition of potential signs/symptoms of abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with a crying, fussing or distraught child, and the prevention and identification of child maltreatment. The emergency plan on file at the facility was lacking a plan for continuity of operations in case of an emergency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 21, 2025): “The facility now has a written policy on site to address seeing the signs of head trauma and abuse. The emergency plan also now has a continuation of care plan included.”
Citation Nov 7, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
On file at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.18(a)
The facility was lacking a copy of the current comprehensive general liability insurance policy. The policy on file at the facility is dated 9/11/24 to 9/11/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 21, 2025): “The policy was updated in July but the facility somehow forgot to put the new policy in place of the old one. A copy of the new policy is now on site.”
Citation Nov 7, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
The two most recent mandated reporter training certificates on file for Staff Person #2 are dated 10/23/20 and 11/7/25, which are more than 60 months apart.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 21, 2025): “Staff person #2's mandated reporter training is up to date.”
Citation Nov 7, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Bachelor's, 30 credits + 1 yrs 55 Pa. Code §3270.35(b)(2)
The file for Staff Person #3 was lacking verification of 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 10, 2025): “Staff person #3 has requested a copy of her transcripts from her college to show the she has the credentials to be a group supervisor. Until the transcripts arrive, staff person #3 will be designated an assistant group supervisor.”
Citation Nov 7, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED, 15 credits + 1 yr 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(3)
The file for Staff Person #1 was lacking documentation of a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate, 15 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 10, 2025): “Staff person #1's degree is in her file.”
Citation Nov 7, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)
The fee agreement on file for Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5 is lacking the signature of the operator.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 21, 2025): “The facility operator has signed the agreement forms for children 3,4, and 5.”
Citation Nov 7, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Amount of fee 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(1)
The fee agreement on file for Child #3, Child #4 and Child #5 was lacking the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 21, 2025): “The amount of the fee that the parent's of children 3,4, and 5 has been added to their agreement forms.”
Citation Nov 7, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Date fee to be paid 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(2)
The fee agreement on file for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5 is lacking the date on which the fee is to be paid.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 21, 2025): “The date that the fee is to be paid is listed on the agreement forms for children 1,2,3,4, and 5.”
Citation Nov 7, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Arrival/departure times 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(4)
The fee agreement on file for Child #1, Child#2, Child #3, Child #4 and Child #5 is lacking the departure times.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 21, 2025): “The departure times have been added to the agreement forms for children 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.”
Citation Nov 7, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)
The fee agreement on file for Child #1 and Child #3 is lacking the date of admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 21, 2025): “The admission dates for children 1 and 3 have been added to their agreements.”
Citation Nov 7, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)
The emergency contact form on file for Child #5 was lacking written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 21, 2025): “Child #5's emergency contact form has been signed to allow for emergency care.”
Citation Nov 7, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
The emergency contact form on file for Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5 was lacking the address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 25, 2025): “Children # 4 and 5 have had their emergency contact forms updated with the home addresses of people to whom child may be released. The parent of child #3 has been asked for the home addresses but has not responded.”
Citation Nov 7, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
The emergency contact form on file for Child #5 was lacking signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 21, 2025): “Child # 5's parent has signed for consent for first aid.”
Citation Nov 7, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
The file for Staff Person #4 was lacking two non-family references attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 25, 2025): “Staff person #4 now has 2 written letters of reference in her file.”

“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 —
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Dec 10, 2026
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Dec 22, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator Pittsburgh After School Academy LLC
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00248782
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Common questions

Has Pittsburgh After School Academy LLC had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 1 violation 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 Nov 7, 2025 (background checks): “The State Police Clearance on file for Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #3 was lacking the disseminated date making the clearance invalid. The file for Staff Person #4 was lacking a State Police Clearance, Child Abuse…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Pittsburgh After School Academy LLC?

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

What is Pittsburgh After School Academy LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Dec 22, 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 Pittsburgh After School Academy LLC compare with other daycares in Pittsburgh?

It is tied for #96 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 71% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Pittsburgh After School Academy LLC last inspected?

Nov 7, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs Pittsburgh After School Academy LLC?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Pittsburgh After School 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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