Ryanns Room Shadyside LLC
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.
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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.
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.
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.
Multiple Pokeweed plants, which are considered toxic, were observed along the interior perimeter of the outdoor play space.
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.
In the Two's Room, three spots of damaged paint/plaster were observed on the wall in the bathroom area.
The facility lacked the manufactures critical height rating for the unitary playground surface that the embedded playground equipment is mounted over.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
The toileting area in the Two's Room was observed to lack a lidded waste receptacle.
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.
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.
The facility emergency plan lacked information regarding continuity of operations included in their emergency plan.
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.
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.
The Multipurpose Room was observed to lack a first aid kit.
The first aid kit that was put in the Multipurpose Room was observed to lack tweezers.
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.
Upon review of the facility's emergency plan, it was observed to lack evacuation routes and plans to exit the building.
At time of inspection the facility lacked comprehensive general liability insurance on file at the facility.
The Staff file for Staff person #1 was observed to lack one year of childcare experience working with children.
“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.
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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.
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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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