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Pride Preparatory Academy Childcare Center LLC

227 Bonvue St, Pittsburgh, PA 15214 · Allegheny County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 1

Pride Preparatory Academy Childcare Center LLC is a certified child care center in Pittsburgh, PA, with capacity for 40 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 36 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (15 of 36). 20 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 #87 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh and has more citations per inspection than 70% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 70% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
Tied for #87 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh
2 Core-safety citations
34 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
36 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 20 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jan 16, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jan 16, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Nov 6, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jan 30, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Dec 9, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Oct 20, 2023 · 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 15
Building & playground safety 7
Health & medication 6
Training & qualifications 3
Emergency preparedness 2
Background checks 1
Staff ratios 1
Transportation 1

Citations, newest first

Follow-up Jan 16, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
*SECOND VIOLATION The file for Staff Person #1 does not contain documentation of current pediatric first aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first aid/CPR training on file being dated 8/16/23. Previously cited in SIN-00276445 on 11/6/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 29, 2026): “Staff person will complete pediatric first aid/CPR training.”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Follow-up Jan 16, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
*SECOND VIOLATION The file for Staff Person #1 lacked documentation of fire safety training within the last 12 months. Previously cited on SIN-00276445 on 11/6/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 29, 2026): “Staff person will complete fire safety training.”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Follow-up Jan 16, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
*SECOND VIOLATION The emergency contact form in the file for child #1 did not contain documentation of the policy number for the health insurance coverage for the child. Previously cited on SIN-00276445 on 11/6/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 29, 2026): “Emergency contact form for child#1 will be updated to fill in missing policy number and health insurance coverage information.”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Core safety Nov 6, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file for Staff Person #1 lacked documentation of FBI clearance results. The most recent FBI clearance results on file were observed to be dated 5/18/20, which have expired.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 16, 2026): “A copy of FBI clearances were requested and received showing a date of 10/24/2023.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Nov 6, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
The first aid kit in Room 1 did not contain soap and tape, and the first aid kit in Room 2 did not contain soap.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 15, 2025): “Room 1: Soap and tape were added. Room2: Soap was added.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Nov 6, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
The diapering mat in Room 2 was observed to be tearing, exposing the interior and was not in good repair.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 16, 2026): “The diapering mat in Room 2 will be replaced.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Nov 6, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Disposable diapers 55 Pa. Code §3270.135(a)(3)
In Room 2, a soiled diaper was observed in a hands-free covered can but was not plastic-lined.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 15, 2025): “The soiled diaper was removed from the trash can. The can was sanitized then plastic lined.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Nov 6, 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 file for Staff Person #1 lacked documentation of a health assessment conducted at initial employment (See LIS Code Sheet).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 16, 2026): “A health assessment was completed for Staff Person #1 and placed in their file.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Nov 6, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
The fire detection system has not been tested within the last 30 days. The most recent documented testing on file at the facility at the time of inspection was dated 4/8/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 15, 2025): “The fire detection system test log will be updated to include the dates of testing from 4/8/25 to current.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Nov 6, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/ACIP recommended immunization record 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.131(e)
The files for children #2, #4, and #5 did not contain documentation of an initial health report and have been enrolled for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 16, 2026): “PPACC will conduct a thorough review of the child's file to confirm that all required documents---such as health forms, emergency information, permissions, and any applicable assessments---are complete and compliant. The files are now current.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Nov 6, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)
The file for child #3 did not contain documentation of an initial health report and has been enrolled more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 16, 2026): “PPACC will conduct a thorough review of the child's file to confirm that all required documents---such as health forms, emergency information, permissions, and any applicable assessments---are complete and compliant. The file is now current.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Nov 6, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
The file for Staff Person #2 does not contain documentation of current pediatric first aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first aid/CPR training on file being dated 8/16/23.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Jan 16, 2026): “Staff Person #2 will schedule and complete pediatric first aid/CPR training”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Nov 6, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
The file for Staff Person #2 lacked documentation of fire safety training within the last 12 months.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Jan 16, 2026): “The file for Staff Person #2 was update to include the documentation evidencing fire safety training,”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Nov 6, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii)
The file for Staff Person #1, identified as an Assistant Group Supervisor, lacked qualification documents for the position in which the staff person is performing.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 16, 2026): “The file for Staff Person #1 was updated evidencing qualifications for the position they were performing.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Nov 6, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child emergency contact person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(a)
The emergency contact form in the file for child #1 did not contain emergency contact information on who shall be contacted in an emergency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 16, 2026): “PPACC will conduct a thorough review of the child's file to confirm that all required documents---such as health forms, emergency information, permissions, and any applicable assessments---are complete and compliant.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Nov 6, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
The emergency contact form in the file for child #4 did not contain documentation of the address of the child's physician.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 16, 2026): “PPACC will conduct a thorough review of the child's file to confirm that all required documents---such as health forms, emergency information, permissions, and any applicable assessments---are complete and compliant. The emergency contact form is now current.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Nov 6, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
The emergency contact forms in the files for children #3 and #4 did not contain documentation of the enrolling parent's work address and telephone number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 16, 2026): “PPACC will conduct a thorough review of the child's file to confirm that all required documents---such as health forms, emergency information, permissions, and any applicable assessments---are complete and compliant. The files are now current.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Nov 6, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Information re: special needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(5)
The emergency contact form in the file for child #5 did not contain documentation on the child's special needs that is needed in an emergency situation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 16, 2026): “PPACC will conduct a thorough review of the child's file to confirm that all required documents---such as health forms, emergency information, permissions, and any applicable assessments---are complete and compliant. The file is now current.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Nov 6, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
The emergency contact form in the file for child #2 did not contain documentation of the policy number for the health insurance coverage for the child.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Jan 16, 2026): “PPACC will conduct a thorough review of the child's file to confirm that all required documents---such as health forms, emergency information, permissions, and any applicable assessments---are complete and compliant. The file is now current.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Nov 6, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
The emergency contact forms in the files for children #2 and #3 did not contain documentation of the addresses designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. The emergency contact form in the file for child #4 did not include documentation of the addresses and telephone numbers designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 16, 2026): “PPACC will conduct a thorough review of the child's file to confirm that all required documents---such as health forms, emergency information, permissions, and any applicable assessments---are complete and compliant. The files are now current.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Nov 6, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
The emergency contact form in the file for child #2 has not been reviewed or updated by the parent within the last 6 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 16, 2026): “PPACC will conduct a thorough review of the child's file to confirm that all required documents---such as health forms, emergency information, permissions, and any applicable assessments---are complete and compliant. The file is now current.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Nov 6, 2025 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 files for children #1, #2, and #5 did not contain documentation of signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. The files for children #1 and #2 did not contain documentation of signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 16, 2026): “PPACC will conduct a thorough review of the child's file to confirm that all required documents---such as health forms, emergency information, permissions, and any applicable assessments---are complete and compliant. The child files have been updated and are now current.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Nov 6, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(8)
The files for children #2 and #4 did not contain a copy of an initial financial agreement form between the parent and the operator.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 16, 2026): “PPACC will conduct a thorough review of the child's file to confirm that all required documents---such as health forms, emergency information, permissions, and any applicable assessments---are complete and compliant. The child's file now includes a copy of the financial agreement form.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Show 16 older citations
Citation Jan 30, 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 file for staff person #1 did not include documentation of a health assessment conducted at initial employment (See LIS Code Sheet).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 12, 2025): “The facility will ensure that all staff members providing direct care, working with children, or handling food have a documented health assessment on file before beginning employment. Staff person #1 will obtain a health assessment immediately, and the documentation will be placed in their file.”
Citation Jan 30, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Mantoux TB 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)
The file for staff person #1 did not include documentation of a TB screening and the results of the screening at initial employment (See LIS Code Sheet).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 12, 2025): “The facility will ensure that staff person #1 completes a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method immediately. The results will be documented and placed in their file as required.”
Core safety Dec 9, 2024 Inspection Staff ratios
Two facility persons present in facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.54(a)
Two children were observed in care at the time of inspection with only staff person #1 present at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 30, 2025): “Director will identify and onboard an additional individual that meets the requirements to act as a facility person by the time the center reopens from holiday break on 1-6-2025.”
Citation Dec 9, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(d)
The facility's emergency plan was not posted in the facility at a conspicuous location.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 30, 2024): “PPACC posted a printed copy of the facility's emergency plan outside of the PPACC office on cork board.”
Citation Dec 9, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle 55 Pa. Code §3270.67(d)
In Room 1, the receptacle near the door contained trash that was observed to be contaminated by human secretion was plastic-lined but did not have a closed lid.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 30, 2025): “PPACC replaced the receptacle near the door with one that is covered with a swiveling lid.”
Citation Dec 9, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
A handwashing sign was not posted near the toilet in the children's restroom next to the Gym. A handwashing sign was not posted near the diapering area in Room 1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 30, 2025): “Additional handwashing signs were printed and posted in the restroom next to the gym and near the diapering area in Room 1.”
Citation Dec 9, 2024 Inspection Transportation
Safe routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(c)
Written notification of safe routes was not posted in a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 30, 2025): “Safe routes have been posted in each room of the child care facility.”
Citation Dec 9, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
The operator did not have documentation of testing the fire detection system within the last 30 days. The most recent testing was 8/19/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 30, 2025): “Director will update documentation to reflect when testing was conducted.”
Citation Dec 9, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
The operator did not have documentation of sending a copy of the facility's emergency plan to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 30, 2025): “PPACC delivered emergency plan to appropriate local and municipality emergency management and completed Document Of Emergency Plan Delivery and placed in facility files.”
Citation Dec 9, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
The emergency contact forms in the files for children #1 and #2 did not include the enrolling parents work address and telephone number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 30, 2025): “Emergency contact forms for child #1 and child #2 were updated with enrolling parents' work address and telephone number.”
Citation Dec 9, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
The emergency contact form in the file for child #2 did not include the health insurance policy number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 30, 2025): “The emergency contact form for Child #2 was updated with the appropriate health insurance provider policy coverage information.”
Citation Dec 9, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
The emergency contact form in the file for child #2 did not include the addresses of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 30, 2025): “The emergency contact form for Child # 2 was updated with the addressed of individuals designated by the parents to whom the child may be realeased.”
Citation Dec 9, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
In Room 1, emergency contact information was not present in the child care space where children were observed receiving care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 30, 2025): “A file of emergency contact information was created and placed in Room 1.”
Citation Dec 9, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted in Room 1, Room 2, and in the Gym.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 30, 2025): “A written plan identifying the means of transporting children to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was created and posted in Room 1, Room 2, and in the Gym.”
Citation Dec 9, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
The facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted in the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 30, 2025): “PPACC has posted the facility's current certificate of compliance on the corkboard outside of the PPAC office. Parents of enrolled children have been provided with information on how to access the regulations electronically and instructions for contacting the regional child care office.”
Citation Oct 20, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
The operator lacked documentation of proof of purchase of the fire detection system.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 16, 2024): “The Attestation Statement was completed and submitted to the department.”

“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
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 40 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Feb 12, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Feb 28, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator Pride Preparatory Academy Childcare Center LLC
Hours Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–5:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (412) 265-6286
State certificate # CER-00251084
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Common questions

Has Pride Preparatory Academy 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 Nov 6, 2025 (background checks): “The file for Staff Person #1 lacked documentation of FBI clearance results. The most recent FBI clearance results on file were observed to be dated 5/18/20, which have expired.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Pride Preparatory Academy Childcare Center LLC?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Pride Preparatory Academy 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 Pride Preparatory Academy Childcare Center LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Feb 28, 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 Pride Preparatory Academy Childcare Center LLC compare with other daycares in Pittsburgh?

It is tied for #87 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 70% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Pride Preparatory Academy Childcare Center LLC last inspected?

Jan 16, 2026 (unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Pride Preparatory Academy Childcare Center LLC cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $64.54 for young toddler, $63.29 for older toddler, $58.37 for preschool, $51.97 for young school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Pride Preparatory Academy Childcare Center LLC?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Pride Preparatory Academy 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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