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Project Destiny Early LRNG CTR at Ccac/Byers Hall

901 Ridge Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 · Allegheny County
Keystone STAR 2

Project Destiny Early LRNG CTR at Ccac/Byers Hall is a certified child care center in Pittsburgh, PA, with capacity for 29 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 82 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (26 of 82). 15 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #218 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh and has more citations per inspection than 96% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 96% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. Among the most cited
Tied for #218 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh
4 Core-safety citations
78 Other citations
6 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
82 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 15 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 13, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) May 13, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Mar 17, 2026 · Inspection · citation found May 12, 2025 · Inspection · citation found May 6, 2024 · Inspection · citation found May 18, 2023 · Inspection · citation found May 10, 2022 · 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 26
Health & medication 23
Building & playground safety 21
Emergency preparedness 5
Training & qualifications 3
Background checks 2
Staff ratios 1
Supervision 1

Citations, newest first

Citation May 13, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
By the door to the outdoor play space in the preschool area, a half dollar size area of paint was chipped.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 4, 2026): “I will apply tape to prevent peeling until the area can be painted.”
Citation May 13, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
In the preschool area, a clear bin containing play gears and a green bin containing large Lego type blocks were broken creating rough edges.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 4, 2026): “Bins were replaced with bins that have no cracks or rough edges.”
Citation May 13, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Small Toys and Objects 55 Pa. Code §3270.103
In the toddler area, the vinyl on the armrest of the adult chair was peeling off small pieces less than an inch in diameter. The peeling armrest of the chair was accessible to children in care still placing objects in their mouths.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 4, 2026): “Removed all peeled vinyl from the armrest of the chair to free the childcare space of any small objects that children can put in their mouths.”
Citation May 13, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)
The file of Child #1 and #3, both identified as a preschool age child (see LIS code sheet), contained consecutive health assessments dated more than 12 months apart. Child #1 had health assessments dated 3/13/2024 and 5/11/2026 and Child #3's were dated 5/9/2023 and 5/12/2026.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 4, 2026): “Health assessments are up to date at this time. Moving forward I will ensure all health assessment are 12 months apart.”
Citation May 13, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Child's health history 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(1)
The health assessment of Child #1 did not include a review of the child's health history.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 4, 2026): “Children will not return to care until health history is updated or a letter”
Citation May 13, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Dismissal policy 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(3)
The immunization record on file for Child #1 lacked one pneumococcal vaccination as recommended by the ACIP.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 4, 2026): “The child will not return to the facility until immunization is updated or an exemption from PCV letter from the parent or guardians is obtained.”
Citation May 13, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)
The file of Child #4 and Child #5 contained initial health assessments dated more than 60 days from their start date at the facility (see LIS code sheet). Child #4's was dated 1/6/2026 and Child #5's was dated 5/5/2026.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 4, 2026): “Health assessments are up to date at this time. Moving forward will ensure initial health assessments are completed within 60 days of enrollment.”
Citation May 13, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Amount of fee 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(1)
The financial agreements for Child #2 and #5 did not specify the amount of the fee to be paid per day or week.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 4, 2026): “Completed agreement forms. The childcare fee with day/month was added.”
Citation May 13, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Date fee to be paid 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(2)
The financial agreement of Child #2 did not specify the date which the fee is to be paid.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 4, 2026): “The agreement form was completed, weekly was added.”
Citation May 13, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Arrival/departure times 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(4)
The financial agreement of Child #2 did not contain the arrival and departure times of the child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 4, 2026): “I completed the agreement form. wrote in the arrival and departure times.”
Citation May 13, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
The emergency contact forms of Child #1, #2, #3 and #4 did not contain the work addresses and phone numbers of the enrolling parents.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 12, 2026): “Form was completed. Added work address', and phone numbers. Home address' were there.”
Citation May 13, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Information re: special needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(5)
The emergency contact form for Child #5 did not contain information on the child's special needs in an emergency situation or documentation this is not applicable to the child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 4, 2026): “Emergency Contact form was completed. N/A was added to the from for special needs.”
Citation Mar 17, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Heat Source 55 Pa. Code §3270.71
The protective insulation on the hot water pipes in the corner of the preschool classroom was coming off exposing surfaces exceeding 110 degrees Fahrenheit.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2026): “cover pipes to ensure not hot pipes are exposed”
Citation Mar 17, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
In the dramatic play area of the preschool classroom, a yellow and red plastic drawer was found to be cracked and broken leaving sharp rough edges creating a laceration risk.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2026): “Toy was thrown out.”
Citation Mar 17, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
Staff #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 2/28/2021.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2026): “renew mandated reporter Certificate and renew every 60 months.”
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Core safety May 12, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
The file of staff #1 contained NSOR verification certificates which were dated more than 60 months apart (1/3/2020 and 5/7/2025).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 2, 2025): “I will comply with CPSL and chapter 3490 to ensure that all staff have renewed NSOR's within a 60 month time frame.”
Citation May 12, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
In the preschool classroom, the surge protector on the shelf, accessible to children under the age of 5 years, did not have a protective cover on one of the electrical outlets.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 23, 2025): “plugged pencil sharper back in. When pencil sharper is not in use, cover plug with a protective cover.”
Citation May 12, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
The first aid kit in the preschool classroom did not contain soap.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 23, 2025): “Add soap to first aid kit”
Citation May 12, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
In the outdoor play space, plastic lattice creating a barrier from a metal unit was cracked in one area exposing the children to sharp rough edges.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 23, 2025): “Place duck tape in the area of the fence that need repaired.”
Citation May 12, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Small Toys and Objects 55 Pa. Code §3270.103
The vinyl on the teacher chair in the Language Lab, which was accessible to children placing objects in their mouths, was peeling and flaking. The peeling pieces and flakes were less than an inch in diameter.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 23, 2025): “chair seat was covered and all peeling's were removed.”
Citation May 12, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)
The file of child #3, a preschool age child (see LIS code sheet) contained a health assessment dated 11/17/2023 and file of child #5, identified as a preschool age child (see LIS code sheet), contained a health assessment dated 4/8/2024, but neither child contained an updated assessment within 12 months of the prior assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 10, 2025): “Parents were notified and scheduled upcoming exams”
Citation May 12, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record/Dismissal policy 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3)
The immunization record of child #2 lacked documentation of 1 OF 2 Hep A vaccinations as recommended by the ACIP
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 2, 2025): “Parent provided update health exam and immunizations which included 2nd Hep A immunization.”
Citation May 12, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
ACIP recommended immunization record 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)
The file of child #1, enrolled for more than 60 days (see LIS code sheet), did not contain documentation of administered immunizations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 10, 2025): “Remove child from Center until health exam and all immunizations are up to date. or exemption letter is received from the parent. Parent scheduled upcoming exams for child.”
Citation May 12, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Name on bottle 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(3)
The first aid kit in the Steam classroom contained a packet of aspirin which was not labeled with the individual for whom it was intended.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 2, 2025): “aspirin was removed from the first aid kit”
Citation May 12, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Original label 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(5)
In the kitchen, the following medications were observed to be expired: Children's Motrin with an expiration date of 11/2024 and an albuterol inhaler with an expiration date of 8/2024
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 2, 2025): “All medications were removed or given to family.”
Citation May 12, 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 of staff #3 contained a current health assessment dated 5/1/2025, which was updated more than 24 months from the previous assessment dated 10/14/2022.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 2, 2025): “Health assessment was on file”
Citation May 12, 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 current inspection of the fire detection system was dated 9/15/2024, which was more than 12 months from the previous inspection dated 8/29/2023.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 2, 2025): “current inspection was on file”
Citation May 12, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)
The file of child #1, enrolled for more than 60 days (see LIS code sheet), did not contain an initial health assessment. The file of child #4 contained a health assessment dated 5/3/2024, which was more than 60 days from their start at the facility (see LIS code sheet).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 10, 2025): “Child has been removed from Center until health assessment is received from parent. Parent scheduled an upcoming exams.”
Citation May 12, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
Documentation of written evaluations by the director for staff #1, employed for more than 12 months (see LIS code sheet), were not present at the time of the inspection. The annual evaluations of staff #2 were dated more than 12 months apart (11/20/2023 and 12/10/2024).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 2, 2025): “An evaluation will be completed.”
Citation May 12, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
The emergency contact form of child #3 did not contain the work address and work telephone number of the enrolling parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 3, 2025): “Parent completed emergency contact form.”
Citation May 12, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Information re: special needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(5)
The emergency contact form of child #1 did not contain information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation or documentation this is not applicable to the child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 23, 2025): “File was corrected. There is no special needs.”
Citation May 12, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
The emergency contact form of child #3 did not contain the addresses of the persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 3, 2025): “Parent provided address for the persons designated to by the parent to be released to.”
Core safety May 6, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
The file of staff #1 contained documentation of a name-based search on a national sex offender website but did not contain the required NSOR verification certificate confirming their name search on the National Sex Offender Registry.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 31, 2024): “Staff #1 was removed and the correct NSOR paperwork was submitted.”
Core safety May 6, 2024 Inspection Staff ratios
Similar Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.51
Upon arrival at approximately 10:00 am, staff #1 was also arriving at the facility. Staff #1 had rang the doorbell to be let into the facility. Shortly after, staff #4 opened the door and quickly ran back to the classroom where they were caring for 10 children between 3 to 5 years of age. Staff #4 leaving the classroom created a staff to child ratio of 0:10.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 14, 2024): “maintain ratios and learn to use the door buzzer from the classroom.”
Core safety May 6, 2024 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
Upon arrival at approximately 10:00 am, staff #1 was also arriving at the facility. Staff #1 had rang the doorbell to be let into the facility. Shortly after, staff #4 opened the door and quickly ran back to the classroom where they were caring for 10 children between 3 to 5 years of age. Staff #4 leaving the classroom to answer the door left those 10 children unsupervised. At approximately 10:12 am, staff #4 left the preschool classroom to answer the door. When they left, staff #1 was standing in doorway of the other entrance while 2 children were across the hall in the restroom and 8 children were in the classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 14, 2024): “Once the teacher returned to the classroom after answering the door and the children returned from the restroom, all children were properly supervised.”
Citation May 6, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
Documentation of emergency plan training for staff #2, a contracted staff from Child Care Careers, was dated 2/1/2024, which was more than 90 days from staff #2 starting at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 23, 2024): “Staff was trained on the emergency plan”
Citation May 6, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
A handwashing sign was not posted at the portable sink in the toddler classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 23, 2024): “Post a hand washing sign on the sink”
Citation May 6, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
A cracked and broken blue character figurine, which had rough edges, was on the ground in the outdoor play space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 23, 2024): “Threw the toy in the garbage”
Citation May 6, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Small Toys and Objects 55 Pa. Code §3270.103
In the toddler room, two children were coloring with markers and the marker caps were attached to the end of the marker. The removable caps are less than an inch in diameter. Also in the toddler room, foam blocks on the shelf contained teeth marks. The marker caps and foam blocks were accessible to children still placing objects in their mouths.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 14, 2024): “foam blocks were removed from the classroom. Marker caps were secured by the teacher.”
Citation May 6, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)
The current health assessment of child #1, identified as a preschool age child, was dated 5/2/2024 which was more than 12 months from the prior which was dated 3/3/2023.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 23, 2024): “Child has an updated report in the file”
Citation May 6, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
ACIP recommended immunization record 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)
The file of child #2, enrolled for more than 60 days (see coded LIS sheet) did not include documentation of administered immunizations or Documation of an acceptable exemption.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 23, 2024): “The child was suspended from care until the health report and immunizations were completed and turned in”
Citation May 6, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Locked 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(4)
In a chair in the main classroom, the purse of staff #1 was observed on the chair. When asked if the purse contained medications, staff #1 opened the purse and a bottle of ibuprofen was in the purse. The purse containing medication was accessible to the children on the chair.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 23, 2024): “Bag was removed and put in an area that was out of reach of children”
Citation May 6, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
The facility emergency plan did not include accommodations for toddlers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 23, 2024): “A plan will be added to the emergency plan to accommodated infants and toddlers”
Citation May 6, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Written record 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(9)
The documentation of the fire drill conducted on 4/29/2024 did not include the number of children who participated in the fire drill.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 14, 2024): “The number was added to the log (17). I changed my strategy and decided to enter the number of children upon ending the drill and I forgot to go back and add it. I will go back to what I'm use to.”
Citation May 6, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)
The file of child #2, enrolled for more than 60 days (see coded LIS sheet) did not contain an initial health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 23, 2024): “The child was suspended from care until the updated health report and immunizations report was completed and turned in”
Citation May 6, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
Documentation of the past 2 evaluations for staff #3 were dated 6/2022 and 11/20/2023 which was more than 12 months apart.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 23, 2024): “I will complete next annual evaluation within a 12 month period”
Citation May 6, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Arrival/departure times 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(4)
The financial agreement of child #4 did not contain the arrival and departure times of the child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 23, 2024): “Have parents enter arrival and departure time on agreement form.”
Citation May 6, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent receives original 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(b)
The file of child #3 contained the original financial agreement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 23, 2024): “Make a copy of the financial agreement for the file and give the parent the original”
Citation May 6, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
The emergency contact form of child #2 did not contain the telephone number of the child's physician.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 23, 2024): “Have parents enter the physician's phone on the emergency form”
Citation May 6, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
The emergency contact form of child #1 did not include the home or work address and work telephone number of an enrolling parent and the form of child #3 did not contain the work address or telephone number of the enrolling parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 31, 2024): “Parents entered the missing information on the child's emergency contact forms. or entered N/A where needed”
Citation May 6, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Information re: special needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(5)
The emergency contact form of child # 1 did not contain information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation or documentation this is not applicable to the child,
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 31, 2024): “I will have the parent add information to the emergency contact form”
Citation May 6, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
The written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted int he toddler classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 23, 2024): “A written plan was posted in the toddler room identifying the means of transporting a child in an emergency”
Citation May 18, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
The emergency plan did not include a contingency plan or contingency fund which can help strategize how to pay for repairs, pay staff, and continue to run the business after a disaster or emergency strikes the area.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 5, 2023): “Write a contingency plan and add it to the emergency plan.”
Citation May 18, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.21
An adult pair of scissors were accessible to children in a craft bin on a shelf in the main classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 5, 2023): “Removed sissors from the reach of children”
Citation May 18, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
Documentation of the initial emergency plan training for facility person #1 was dated 2/3/2023, which is more than 90 days from their start date at the facility (see coded LIS sheet).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 5, 2023): “Ensure that all new hires recieve emergency plan training at the time of inital employment and all staff recieve training annually or upon changes to the plan.”
Citation May 18, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
The first-aid kit in the STEAM classroom did not contain soap.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 5, 2023): “Add soap to ther first-aid kit”
Citation May 18, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
The toilet in the second stall of the boy's restroom did not contain a posted handwashing sign.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 5, 2023): “Add hand washing sign in the second stall.”
Citation May 18, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)
The health assessments of child #1, identified as a preschooler, were dated more than 12 months apart (9/27/2021 and 11/17/2022) and the health assessments of child #4, also a preschooler, were dated 4/16/2021 and 4/26/2023, more than 12 months apart.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 5, 2023): “Notify parent 90, 60 and 30 days in advance of needing the child's heath assessmnt updated.”
Citation May 18, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Original label 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(5)
An expired EpiPen (expiration date of 1/2023) and expired Triamicinolone Ointment (expiration date of 1/2022) were stored with the children's medication in the kitchen cabinet.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 5, 2023): “Remove medicatrion from the medication fron the facility”
Citation May 18, 2023 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 of facility person #1 contained an initial health assessment dated 4/23/2021, which was more than 12 months prior to their start date (see coded LIS sheet).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 5, 2023): “Have all new hires complete heath assessment before beginning employmnet”
Citation May 18, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)
The file of facility person #1 contained a tuberculosis screening dated 4/9/2019, which was more than 12 months prior to working at the facility (see coded LIS sheet).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 5, 2023): “Ensure all new hires have a TB test before beginning work”
Citation May 18, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)
The health assessment of child #3 was dated 3/29/2023 and the health assessment of child #5 was dated 4/7/2023, both more than 60 days after their start date at the facility (see coded LIS sheet).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 5, 2023): “Ensure a chidren enrolled complete/ provide a health assessmenet within the first 60 days of enrollment.”
Citation May 18, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
The file of child #1, enrolled for more than 6 months (see coded LIS sheet), did not contain documentation of the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided and child #4 contained the documentation, however it exceeded 6 months (2/20/2023 and 2/23/2022).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 5, 2023): “Complete Child Service Report every 6 months for every child enrolled in the program.”
Citation May 18, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
The emergency contact form of child #4 did not contain the address of the child's physician.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 5, 2023): “Have parent provide/add physicians contact information.”
Citation May 18, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
The emergency contact form of child #4 did not contain the work address and work telephone number of the enrolling parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 5, 2023): “have enrolling parent provide/add work information to the emergency contact form.”
Citation May 18, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Information re: special needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(5)
The emergency contact information of child #2 did not contain information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation or documentation this is not applicable to the child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 5, 2023): “Have parent provide/add information to the emergency contact form.”
Citation May 18, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
The emergency contact form of child #1 did not contain the address of one of the individuals and child #3 did not contain any addresses for the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 5, 2023): “have parent provide/add information to the emergency contact forms.”
Citation May 10, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
An electrical outlet was not covered with a protective receptacle cover by the stove in the play kitchen area.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 9, 2022): “Put outlet cover on outlet”
Citation May 10, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
Suave hand sanitizing spray, labeled "keep out of the reach of children," was on the table accessible to children. Based on conversation with the facility person, their purse on the floor, under the table, contained adult medication and was accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 9, 2022): “Purse and hand sanitizer was removed and placed out of reach of children”
Citation May 10, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(g)
In the boy''s and girl's restrooms, toilets used by the children contained protruding bolts from the base of the toilet which could cause injury to a child if stepped on.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 23, 2022): “Have maintenance cut bolts down”
Citation May 10, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
The handwashing sign in the boy's and girl's restroom was between the 2 sinks Each sink did not contain its own handwashing sign.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 23, 2022): “Place additional handwashing signs in the bathrooms to ensure each sink has a signed displayed over it”
Citation May 10, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
A green lid containing chalk in the main classroom was cracked. The Language Lab classroom had 2 trays, which were stored with the Play-doh, which were cracked. In the outdoor play space, 2 small climbers were cracked on the deck children use to slide down the slide.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 9, 2022): “green lid and trays were thrown away”
Citation May 10, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
The health assessment of child #2 was not current.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 23, 2022): “Parent provided current health assessment for the child”
Citation May 10, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)(1)
Documentation of the influenza vaccination of child #3 was not current.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 23, 2022): “Parent complted an exemption form for trhe influenza”
Citation May 10, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Name on bottle 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(3)
The first aid kit in the STEAM room and in the Main room contained alcohol pads and burn cream not labeled for the use of an individual child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 23, 2022): “alcohol pads and burn cream was removed from first aid kit”
Citation May 10, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent receives original 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(b)
The file of child #1 contained the original financial agreement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 9, 2022): “Gave parent the original agreement form and made a copy to keep in the child's file”
Citation May 10, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
The emergency contact information of child #4 did not contain the address of the child's physician.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 23, 2022): “Parent provided child's physician address and it was added to the form”
Citation May 10, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
The emergency contact information of child #1 and 3 did not contain the work address and work telephone number of the enrolling parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 23, 2022): “Both parents are unemployed, I wrote N/A in that space”
Citation May 10, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Information re: special needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(5)
The emergency contact information of child #2 and 4 did not address information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation or documentation it was not applicable to the child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 23, 2022): “Applicable information for child 2 and 4 were added to the emergency contact form.”
Citation May 10, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
The emergency contact information of child #2 did not contain the address of one of the release persons identified by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 23, 2022): “Parent provided information and it was added to the form”
Citation May 10, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)
The file of child #1 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 23, 2022): “Parent signed form”
Citation May 10, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
The file of child #1 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 23, 2022): “signed by parent”

“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
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $63.29 $50.22
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $58.37 $46.24

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 29 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Aug 10, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 2
since Feb 24, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Project Destiny INC
Hours Monday–Friday 6:45 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (412) 237-6509
State certificate # CER-00257140
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Common questions

Has Project Destiny Early LRNG CTR at Ccac/Byers Hall had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 4 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 May 12, 2025 (background checks): “The file of staff #1 contained NSOR verification certificates which were dated more than 60 months apart (1/3/2020 and 5/7/2025).” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Project Destiny Early LRNG CTR at Ccac/Byers Hall?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Project Destiny Early LRNG CTR at Ccac/Byers Hall since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Project Destiny Early LRNG CTR at Ccac/Byers Hall’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 2, effective Feb 24, 2026. 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 Project Destiny Early LRNG CTR at Ccac/Byers Hall compare with other daycares in Pittsburgh?

It is tied for #218 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 96% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Project Destiny Early LRNG CTR at Ccac/Byers Hall last inspected?

May 13, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Project Destiny Early LRNG CTR at Ccac/Byers Hall cost?

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

Who runs Project Destiny Early LRNG CTR at Ccac/Byers Hall?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Project Destiny INC.

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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