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Ryanns Room Shadyside LLC

5030 Centre Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 · Allegheny County

Ryanns Room Shadyside LLC is a certified child care center in Pittsburgh, PA, with capacity for 71 children. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 4 times. The state cited 22 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for building & playground safety (11 of 22). All 22 came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #68 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh and has more citations per inspection than 63% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 63% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
Tied for #68 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh
0 Core-safety citations
22 Other citations
4 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
22 citations from 4 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 22 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 14, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Sep 14, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Aug 18, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Apr 7, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Oct 20, 2025 · 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 11
Emergency preparedness 5
Records & paperwork 3
Health & medication 2
Training & qualifications 1

Citations, newest first

Follow-up Sep 14, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Toxic plants not permitted 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(d)
2nd CITATION: Multiple Pokeweed plants, which are considered toxic, were observed along the interior perimeter of the outdoor play space. Proof of correction was not sent by provider's correction date of 8/22/26. PREVIOUSLY CITED on 8/18/26.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 25, 2026): “the plants were treated at the time of inspection.”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Follow-up Sep 14, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
2nd CITATION: The outdoor play space was observed to not be kept clean and in good repair as evidence by numerous areas of moss were observed on the playground surface. Proof of correction was not sent by provider's correction date of 8/22/26. PREVIOUSLY CITED on 8/18/26.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 25, 2026): “The areas of moss identified on the playground were treated on 8/18/2026.”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Follow-up Sep 14, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
2nd CITATION: In the Two's Room, three spots of damaged paint/plaster were observed on the wall in the bathroom area. The photo provided as proof of correction still showed damaged paint/plaster and was deemed unacceptable. PREVIOUSLY CITED on 8/18/26.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 25, 2026): “The damaged areas on the wall were securely covered to prevent further peeling.”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Citation Aug 18, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Toxic plants not permitted 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(d)
Multiple Pokeweed plants, which are considered toxic, were observed along the interior perimeter of the outdoor play space.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Sep 14, 2026): “The pokeweed plants identified along the interior perimeter of the outdoor play space were treated at the time of inspection to eliminate the toxic plants from the child care space.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Aug 18, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
The outdoor play space was observed to not be kept clean and in good repair as evidence by numerous areas of moss were observed on the playground surface.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Sep 14, 2026): “The areas of moss identified on the outdoor playground surface were treated on 8/22/2026. The treatment specifically addressed the areas of moss identified on the playground surface.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Aug 18, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
In the Two's Room, three spots of damaged paint/plaster were observed on the wall in the bathroom area.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Sep 14, 2026): “The three areas of damaged paint identified approximately four feet high on the bathroom-area wall were repaired on 8/22/2026. The damage resulted from the removal of an item that had been mounted on the wall. No children were present in the Room at the time of inspection.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Aug 18, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(c)
The facility lacked the manufactures critical height rating for the unitary playground surface that the embedded playground equipment is mounted over.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 1, 2026): “The facility has scheduled professional testing of the unitary playground surface for 8/27/2026 to determine and document the critical height rating of the surface beneath the embedded playground equipment. Upon receipt of the testing results, the facility will maintain the documentation on file…”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Aug 18, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean, good repair, proper size 55 Pa. Code §3270.104(a)
In the Infant Room, a tree shaped bookshelf and two white multi bin storage cubbies were observed to not be anchored to the wall posing a potential tipping hazard. A bookshelf was observed to have one unsecured shelf that became detached from the base.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 9, 2026): “on 8/22/2026, The tree-shaped bookshelf and two multi-bin storage cubbies identified during inspection were securely anchored to prevent a potential tipping hazard. No infants were in care in the Infant Room at the time of inspection.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Aug 18, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
The staff file for Staff person #1, was observed to contain a health assessment dated 8/26/24 which was conducted more than 12 months prior to providing initial service in a childcare setting (See IS CODE SHEET).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 14, 2026): “A new health assessment for Staff Person #1 was completed on 8/19/2026 and placed in the staff file. The staff person transferred from another facility operated by the provider and had an existing health assessment dated 8/26/2024. Upon determining that a health assessment completed within 12…”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Aug 18, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Locked cabinet 55 Pa. Code §3270.183(a)
At time of renewal inspection, in the director's office, the filing cabinet that contains the child files was observed to be unlocked and the key to lock the cabinets could not be located.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 9, 2026): “The lock on the filing cabinet was replaced on 8/22/2026.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Aug 18, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Confidential; stored in locked cabinet 55 Pa. Code §3270.193(a)
At time of renewal inspection, in the director's office, the filing cabinet that contains the staff files was observed to be unlocked and the key to lock the cabinets could not be located.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 9, 2026): “The lock on the filing cabinet was replaced on 8/22/2026.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Apr 7, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
In the Two's Room, seven ceiling tiles in the back left corner of the room were observed to not be kept clean as evidence by having water spots from a previous leak. In the Infant Room one ceiling tile directly above the refrigerator was observed to not be kept clean as evidence by having a water spot from a previous leak.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 20, 2026): “The stained ceiling tiles in the Two's Room and Infant Room were replaced on 5/7/2026. The areas were inspected and are now clean and free from visible hazards.”
Citation Apr 7, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(g)
The toilet seat located in the far left stall in the bathroom off of the Older Toddler Room was observed to have multiple yellow droplet stains on the left side of the seat.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 15, 2026): “All toilet areas and fixtures were cleaned 5/6/26 immediately after inspection. Pictures were emailed to inspector same day”
Citation Apr 7, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Lidded waste receptacles 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(i)
The toileting area in the Two's Room was observed to lack a lidded waste receptacle.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 15, 2026): “A can with a lid was immediately placed in Two's room at the time of inspection. 5/6/26”
Citation Apr 7, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
The Step 2 Safari Truck located in the outdoor play space was observed to have four screws exposed were the head of the screws and part of the threads were protruding out from the sides of the play structure where the slide portion of the structure would be.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 20, 2026): “The Safari Truck was repaired on 5/6/2026 by properly securing the ladder pieces and exposed screws. The equipment was inspected and is now free from hazards.”
Citation Apr 7, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
The staff file for Staff person #1, contained a current health assessment dated 1/7/26 which was conducted more than 24 months from the previously dated 12/13/23 health assessment on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 15, 2026): “Staff person #1's new health assessment dated 1/7/26 has been placed in file. Management reviewed staff files to ensure health assessments are current and completed every 24 months as required.”
Citation Oct 20, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
The facility emergency plan lacked information regarding continuity of operations included in their emergency plan.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 19, 2025): “Continuity of Operations procedures were added to the facility's emergency plan.”
Citation Oct 20, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Contact when arises 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(3)
Upon review of the facility's emergency plan, it was observed to lack a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 19, 2025): “Parent-notification procedures were added to the emergency plan.”
Citation Oct 20, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Contact when ended 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(4)
Upon review of the facility's emergency plan, it was observed to lack a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 19, 2025): “Reunification procedures were added to the emergency plan.”
Citation Oct 20, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
In child care spaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(a)
The Multipurpose Room was observed to lack a first aid kit.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 19, 2025): “A complete first aid kit was placed in the Multipurpose Room.”
Citation Oct 20, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
The first aid kit that was put in the Multipurpose Room was observed to lack tweezers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 19, 2025): “Tweezers were added to the first aid kit.”
Citation Oct 20, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(1)
Upon review of the facility's emergency plan, it was observed to lack accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 19, 2025): “Lockdown, shelter-in-place, and off-site sheltering procedures were available, just needed added to the emergency plan book itself.”
Citation Oct 20, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(2)
Upon review of the facility's emergency plan, it was observed to lack evacuation routes and plans to exit the building.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 19, 2025): “Evacuation routes, exit procedures, and off-site relocation plans were added to the emergency plan.”
Citation Oct 20, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
On file at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.18(a)
At time of inspection the facility lacked comprehensive general liability insurance on file at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 19, 2025): “A current copy of the comprehensive general liability insurance policy was obtained and filed on site.”
Citation Oct 20, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Bachelor's + 1 yr/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii)
The Staff file for Staff person #1 was observed to lack one year of childcare experience working with children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 19, 2025): “Documentation of required childcare experience was obtained and filed.”

“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 71 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Sep 25, 2027
Keystone STARS No STAR level
Operator Ryanns Room Shadyside LLC
Hours Monday–Friday 6:00 AM–9:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (412) 606-2930
State certificate # CER-00261451
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Common questions

Has Ryanns Room Shadyside LLC had any serious violations?

No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 22 other citations, listed above.

Have there been complaints about Ryanns Room Shadyside LLC?

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

How does Ryanns Room Shadyside LLC compare with other daycares in Pittsburgh?

It is tied for #68 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 63% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Ryanns Room Shadyside LLC last inspected?

Sep 14, 2026 (unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs Ryanns Room Shadyside LLC?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Ryanns Room Shadyside 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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