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Shanny the Nanny Early Learning Center LLC

400 Barclay Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15221 · Allegheny County
3 core-safety citations in last 12 months Keystone STAR 1

Shanny the Nanny Early Learning Center LLC is a certified child care center in Pittsburgh, PA, with capacity for 109 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 85 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for health & medication (22 of 85). 24 citations came in the last 12 months, including 3 on a core-safety topic. 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
5 Core-safety citations
80 Other citations
6 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
85 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 24 in the last 12 months · last inspected Apr 22, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Apr 22, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Dec 19, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Dec 13, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Dec 5, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Dec 1, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Dec 21, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Health & medication 22
Records & paperwork 18
Training & qualifications 18
Building & playground safety 15
Background checks 4
Emergency preparedness 4
Food & feeding 3
Staff ratios 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Apr 22, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file for staff #1 contained a current NSOR clearance dated 3/19/26, that was obtained after staff #1 start date working with children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 1, 2026): “The staff had gotten the clearance done ASAP.”
Core safety Apr 22, 2026 Inspection Background checks
CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(4)
The files for staff #1 and #2 lacked a disclosure statement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 1, 2026): “I got the staff to sign their disclosure papers ASAP.”
Citation Apr 22, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Toxic use- no contamination 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(c)
There were Clorox wipes, Lysol bottle, hand body lotion, Vaseline and disinfecting spray on the YT food prepping area while serving breakfast.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 1, 2026): “The staff moved all the cleaning supplies up on the top shelf immediately away from the food prep area.”
Citation Apr 22, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Trash removed once a day 55 Pa. Code §3270.67(a)
There was a filled garbage bag that appeared to be from the previous day outside the preschool room door, on the hallway.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 4, 2026): “The trash bag was taken out immediately to the dumpster.”
Citation Apr 22, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle 55 Pa. Code §3270.67(d)
There was an unlidded garbage can that contained trash contaminated by human secretions located in the playground.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 1, 2026): “We replaced the open lid garbage can with a new one with the lid.”
Citation Apr 22, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
There was a damaged ceiling tile in the pre -k room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 4, 2026): “To replace the ceiling tile ASAP.”
Citation Apr 22, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
There were five ripped mats with exposed foam in the OT room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 1, 2026): “We taped up the mats ASAP. We will replace them with new ones.”
Citation Apr 22, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Disposable diapers 55 Pa. Code §3270.135(a)(3)
The garbage can use in the diapering area in the OT room lacked a garbage bag.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 1, 2026): “We had the teachers put a bag in the garbage can ASAP.”
Citation Apr 22, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
According to the Fire Drill Log the fire drill has not been conducted once every 60 days. The last fire drill was conducted on 11/1/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 4, 2026): “I found the fire drill log and made sure to have it up and visible for conducting the every 60 days fire drill.”
Citation Apr 22, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
The file for staff #1 lacked verification of childcare experience. The file for staff #2 lacked proof of education.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 1, 2026): “I got the staff to get the proof of education from her school. I got the staff to fill out the from for childcare experience at her dance studio.”
Citation Apr 22, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
The file for staff #2 lacked two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 1, 2026): “I got the references from the staff ASAP.”
Core safety Dec 19, 2025 Inspection Staff ratios
Mixed Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.52
On December 19 at 8:03 am staff #1 was alone caring for 2 YT and 4 OT In room 12.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 23, 2026): “I made sure the staff got another staff to be with them and to be in ratio.”
Citation Dec 19, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
The first aid -kit in the preschool was missing gloves.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 9, 2026): “I added gloves to the first aid kit”
Citation Dec 19, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
There was a cracked plastic lid in one of the cubbies on the hallway. There were a ripped stuff animal and a cracked plastic bin in the Pre-K room. There was a broken Christmas tree toy in the sand box in the preschool room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 9, 2026): “I put tape of the crack in the lid”
Citation Dec 19, 2025 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
The refrigerator thermometer in room 12 was 46 degrees.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 9, 2026): “I moved the thermometer to the back of the fridge and not on the door. The temp went down to 42 degrees.”
Citation Dec 19, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Dismissal policy 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)/3270.131(e)(3)
The file for child # 1 a preschooler contained a current health report dated 12/17/25. The report was obtained after 12 months the prior report was dated 10/9/24. The file for child # 2 a preschooler lacked an updated health report. The previous health report was dated 6/26/24. The file for child # 3 a preschooler contained a current health report dated 10/24/25. The report was obtained after 12 months the prior report was dated 3/22/24. The file for child # 4 a preschooler lacked an updated health report. The previous health report was dated 9/23/24. The file for child # 5 a preschooler contained a current health report dated 11/12/25. The report was obtained after 12 months the prior report was dated 11/9/23
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 9, 2026): “I got the new child health report from the parents.”
Citation Dec 19, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Original label 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(5)
The Albuterol Sulfate medication for child # 9 was expired. The medication expiration date was 10/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 9, 2026): “I will make sure to check all medication for expiration dates. The medication was discarded.”
Citation Dec 19, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Medication log 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(7)
The operator was not maintaining a medication log for a nonprescription medication, Neosporin for child #6. The operator was not maintaining a medication log for a nonprescription medication lotion for child #7. The operator was not maintaining a medication log for a nonprescription medication, Cera Ve Moisturizing lotion for child #8.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 9, 2026): “I got the parents to fill out the medication logs for the Neosporin and lotion.”
Citation Dec 19, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
The file for staff #2 contained a current health assessment dated 11/7/25. It was not obtained within 24 months of the previous assessment dated 10/30/23. The file for staff #3 contained a current health assessment dated 11/11/24. It was not obtained within 24 months of the previous assessment dated 4/19/22. The file for staff #4 contained a current health assessment dated 11/14/25. It was not obtained within 24 months of the previous assessment dated 10/2/23.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 16, 2026): “I got the staff to get their health report done.”
Citation Dec 19, 2025 Inspection Food & feeding
Breakfast items from three groups 55 Pa. Code §3270.163(b)
On 12/19/25 during the renewal inspection the facility served the children French toast sticks and water. The breakfats lacked 2 items, Protein, milk or fruit.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 9, 2026): “I made sure to offer milk and fruit with their french toast.”
Citation Dec 19, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
The file for staff # 5 contained a current Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR training dated 11/25-11/27. The training was not obtained prior to the expiration of the previous certificate dated 8/20/23-8/20/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 16, 2026): “We got the staff to get the CPR and first aid class done.”
Citation Dec 19, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
The file for staff # 3 contained a current fire safety training certificate dated 11/10/25 the training pass one year. The Prior certificate was dated.9/10/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 16, 2026): “I got the staff to take the class in fire safety.”
Citation Dec 19, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Information re: special needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(5)
The file for child #2 lacked the 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, on the Emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 9, 2026): “I added the childs information and added N/A if there were no special needs.”
Citation Dec 19, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
The file for staff # 5 lacked 11 out of 12 required hours of annual childcare training, from 12/19/23 to 12/19/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 9, 2026): “I had the staff do the missing 11 hours and send in to the inspector.”
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Citation Dec 13, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.72(c)
There was a damage window screen in the Pre -K room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 7, 2025): “We planned to put tape over the rip in the screen window.”
Citation Dec 13, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
There was a cracked ceiling tyle with water damage in the young toddler room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 7, 2025): “We replaced the damaged ceiling tile that was cracked.”
Citation Dec 13, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
There was a cracked clear bin in the preschool room. There was a cracked bin lid in the older toddler room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 7, 2025): “We taped up the two bins that had cracks in them.”
Citation Dec 13, 2024 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
The thermometer in the preschool refrigerator was 48°.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 7, 2025): “We turned the fridge temp up colder to make sure the temp is 45 degrees or under.”
Citation Dec 13, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Infant: updated health report every 6 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(1)
The file for child # 1 a young toddler contained a current health report dated 10/23/04 that was not updated within 6 months. The previous report was dated 2/28/24. The file for child # 3 an older toddler contained a current health report dated 12/3/24 that was not updated within 6 months. The previous report was dated 9/6/23.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 7, 2025): “We got health report for 2/28/24 and will make sure the next one is within 6 months.”
Citation Dec 13, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Name on bottle 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(3)
There was a cough syrup in the preschool room that lacked the name of the child for whom the medication is intended.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 7, 2025): “We labeled the cough syrup with the child's name whom it belonged to.”
Citation Dec 13, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Medication log 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(7)
The operator was not maintaining a medication log for a nonprescription medication, Neosporin for child #4.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 7, 2025): “We had the parents write up a medication log form for the neosporin.”
Citation Dec 13, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
The file for staff #2 contained a current health assessment dated 11/11/24. It was not obtained within 24 months of the previous assessment dated 4/19/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 7, 2025): “The staff got her health report done in 11/11/24.”
Citation Dec 13, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
The facility policy to identify the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma lacked the Child Maltreatment statement. The facility emergency plan lacked the updates regarding the Continuity of Operations requirements.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 7, 2025): “I plan to correct the prevention of shaken baby policy by adding the child maltreatment statement on prevention and recognizing abuse.”
Citation Dec 13, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
The file for staff # 3 contained a current Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR training dated 10/24. The training was not obtained prior to the expiration of the previous certificate dated 5/25/22-5/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 7, 2025): “The staff was late on her cpr and first aid course but got it completed ASAP.”
Citation Dec 13, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
The file for child # 2 lacked the address of the child's physician or source of medical care on the emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 7, 2025): “We fixed the info and added the address for child's physician.”
Citation Dec 13, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Information re: special needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(5)
The file for child # 1 lacked the 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, on the Emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 7, 2025): “We corrected the form by adding N/A to the spots on the form that were blank.”
Citation Dec 13, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(3)
The file for staff # 1 lacked the date when the TB test was applied or read.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 7, 2025): “We got the dr form and have the date for when the tb was read.”
Core safety Dec 5, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file for Staff #2 contained a Child Abuse clearance and FBI Clearance that were updated in an interval greater than 60 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 22, 2023): “I will have the updated clearances in the staff #2 folder within 5 years of each other.”
Citation Dec 5, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
In Room 7 there were doors on the cabinets that were loose and hanging creating a pinching hazard for the children in care. In the outdoor play space there was a divot in the squishy surface that created a tripping hazard for the children in care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 4, 2024): “To attach new hinges on the cabinets so no more space is between them. Play space where the divot is located will be gated off and not used until we can get the manufacturer out to fix the divot in the spring.”
Citation Dec 5, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
High Chairs 55 Pa. Code §3270.105
In Room 9, there were three blue seats that were a part of the high toddler table that were in use that were missing the required seat straps.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 4, 2024): “I have bought the new straps and put them in the missing high chair spots.”
Citation Dec 5, 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 file for Child #3, a Preschooler, contained Health Reports that had been updated in an interval greater than 12 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 22, 2023): “I new child health report is in the child's file but is late.”
Citation Dec 5, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1)
The files for Child #1, #3, and #4 enrolled for more that 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of an influenzas vaccination as required based on the child's age as per the ACIP recommended schedule. The file for Child #2, enrolled for more that 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of a 4th dose of the DTAP vaccination as required based on the child's age as per the ACIP recommended schedule.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 4, 2024): “I have gotten the child's parents to write notes stating their child will not be getting the flu shot this year.”
Citation Dec 5, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Written instructions 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(2)
There were no written instructions provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine for the medicine belonging to Child #7 at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 22, 2023): “I have gotten the prescritption box by the doctor with the instructions for the child's medication.”
Citation Dec 5, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Written consent 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(6)
The medication for Child #4 stored at the facility lacked parental written consent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 22, 2023): “I corrected it by getting the parent signature and filled out the form for the medication that was there for the child.”
Citation Dec 5, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
The file for Staff #5 lacked a Health Assessment conducted within the previous 12 months. The file for Staff #7 contained Health Assessments updated in a interval greater than 24 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 22, 2023): “I have gotten the staff #5 to get a updated staff health report. Staff #7 has current health assessment.”
Citation Dec 5, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
The file for Staff #5 lacked the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update. Although Staff #8 had the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update training at the time of the Renewal Inspection it was observed that Staff #8 had not completed the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update by the compliance date of 12/30/22 as set forth in Announcement C-22-06.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 22, 2023): “I plan to have the staff get the PA Health and Safety update done ASAP.”
Citation Dec 5, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
The last two fire safety trainings in the file for staff person #1 were dated more than 12 months apart.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 22, 2023): “The staff fire safety I will plan to have done within the 12 months time.”
Citation Dec 5, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Although the file for Staff #6 contained Pediatric First Aid and CPR it was observed that the current Pediatric First Aid and CPR was not obtained prior to the expiration of the previous training. Although the file for Staff # 8 contained Pediatric First Aid and CPR it was observed that Staff #8 did not obtain Pediatric First Aid and CPR within 90 days of hire. Staff person #5 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): (Pediatric First Aid/CPR).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 22, 2023): “I will correct the violation by making sure staff #5 gets the required training done by 12/20/23 and is supervised until she does.”
Citation Dec 5, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
Although Staff #8 had Mandated Reporter Training at the time of the Renewal Inspection it was observed that Staff #8 had not completed Mandated Reporter within 90 days of hire. The file for Staff #9 contained Mandated Reporter Trainings that were updated in an interval greater than 60 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 22, 2023): “I will plan of correction to have the undated mandated reporter done and in the staff #8 and #9 folders up to date.”
Citation Dec 5, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
The staff file #3 did not contain an evaluation completed within the previous 12 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 22, 2023): “I will write the staff #3 evaluation paper ASAP.”
Citation Dec 5, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
The Emergency Contact Form for Child #5 and #6 lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 22, 2023): “I have gotten the addresses and added them to the emergency contact forms.”
Citation Dec 5, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
The Emergency Contact form for Child #3 lacked signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 22, 2023): “I have gotten the parent to sign the emergency contact form in the spot for minor first aid.”
Citation Dec 5, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
The file for Staff #5 lacked 12 hours of annual childcare training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 22, 2023): “I had the staff #5 get the 12 annual hours of child care training done.”
Citation Dec 1, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.21
Located in Room 6 were sharp teacher scissors and a stapler on the desk that were accessible and posing a threat to the children in care. Located in Room 8 was an accessible unlocked drawer that contained push pins creating a protrusion hazard to the children in care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 29, 2022): “Items were removed from reach of children. The plan is to keep any unsafe teacher tools out of reach from the children or locked away.”
Citation Dec 1, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Inaccessible to children 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(b)
The first aid kit located in Room 12 was hanging on a lower hook that was accessible to the children in care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 29, 2022): “We had the staff member hang the first aid kit up on the shelf away from the child's reach.”
Citation Dec 1, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
The second stall in the main children's bathroom lacked a hand washing sign posted at the toilet.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 29, 2022): “To hang a handwashing sign in the second stall bathroom.”
Citation Dec 1, 2022 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 for Child #3, a preschooler, contained two health reports that were dated more than 12 months apart. The file for Child #4, a preschooler, lacked an updated health report within the previous 12 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 29, 2022): “Make sure the children have a child health report every 12 months that are preschool age.”
Citation Dec 1, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record/ACIP recommended immunization record 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)
The file for Child #4 contained a health report which did not include a review of the child's immunized status.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 29, 2022): “I obtained a record of immunizations from the child's doctor to have on file”
Citation Dec 1, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)(1)
The health reports for the following children lacked verification of ongoing vaccines in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. The report for Child #2 lacked an influenza vaccination. The report for Child #4 lacked a 4th dose of the pneumococcal vaccine.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 29, 2022): “I got the letter from the parent stating that the child does not receive the flu vaccine. I got the immunizations from the child's doctor with the 4th dose giving.”
Citation Dec 1, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Written instructions 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(2)
There was no prescription for the Epi-Pen belonging to Child #7.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 29, 2022): “I got the epi pen prescription box from the family and its with the epi pen now at daycare”
Citation Dec 1, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Written consent 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(6)
The medication for Child #6 and #8 lacked written parental consent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 29, 2022): “We had the parent fill out the medication log and sign and date.”
Citation Dec 1, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/ACIP recommended immunization record 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.131(e)
The file for Child #1 lacked an initial health report within 60 days of attendance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 29, 2022): “Child #1 is no longer enrolled.”
Citation Dec 1, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
The file for Staff #4 (See LIS CODE Sheet) contained Fire Safety trainings that were dated more than 12 months apart.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 29, 2022): “Staff #4 has current fire safety training.”
Citation Dec 1, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Staff person #2, #5, and #7 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): (Health and Safety Basics). Staff person #3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): (Pediatric First Aid/CPR).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 29, 2022): “Plan to have the staff get the health and safety pre required classes done by 12/22/22 as they were supposed to be done in 90 days.”
Citation Dec 1, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
Staff person #4 and #7 had not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 29, 2022): “Staff #4 and #7 will complete mandated reporter training by 12/22/23.”
Citation Dec 1, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
The file for Child # 1 lacked a child service report within the 6 months of enrollment and after 10/31/22, the date of reinstatement of this regulation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 29, 2022): “We did a child service report for the child.”
Citation Dec 1, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)
The Agreement for Child #3 and #5 lacked the date of the child's admission
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 29, 2022): “We filled in the admission date for both child #3 and #5”
Citation Dec 1, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
The Emergency Contact Form for Child #1 lacked the telephone number of the child's physician.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 29, 2022): “We got the phone number of child's doctor and had filled it in on the form.”
Citation Dec 1, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
The Emergency Contact Form for Child #1 lacked the health insurance coverage policy number for the child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 29, 2022): “I got the insurance information coverage policy number and had parents fill in.”
Citation Dec 1, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(1)
The file for Child #1 lacked an initial health report within 60 days of attendance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 29, 2022): “Child #1 is no longer enrolled.”
Citation Dec 1, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iv)
The file for Staff # 1 and #8, lacked acceptable verification of experience and education or training. Staff #1 and #8 were present on the day of inspection acting as an AGS.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 29, 2022): “I called the previous employers to verify that the staff members both worked where and when they said they did”
Citation Dec 1, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
The file for Saff #7, lacked two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the suitability to serve as a facility person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 29, 2022): “I got the 2 non family references from the staff member”
Citation Dec 1, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
The file for Staff #6, lacked documentation for 2 hours of the required 12 hours of annual childcare training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 29, 2022): “I completed the hours needed for the annual 12 due yearly for staff members”
Core safety Dec 21, 2021 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The last 2 state police, child abuse and FBI clearances in the file for staff person #2 and #3 were dated more than 60 months apart. Both staff continued to work with children with expired clearances. The disclosure statement in the file for staff person #7 was not dated and could not be verified timely. Based on review of the file for staff person #10, hired November 2021, and on conversation with the staff person and the operator, staff person #10 had lived out of state within the last 5 years and there were no out of state clearances for the individual.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 14, 2022): “Staff person #2 and #3 now have all current clearances. The disclosure statement was dated. Staff person #10 is working on getting the clearances from out of state and will not work until they have them.”
Citation Dec 21, 2021 Inspection Health & medication
Written instructions 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(2)
There was no prescription for the epi-pen belonging to child #4.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 24, 2022): “I will obtain a copy of the prescription.”
Citation Dec 21, 2021 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
The last two health assessments in the file for staff person #6 were dated more than 24 months apart.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 14, 2022): “The file now includes a current health assessment.”
Citation Dec 21, 2021 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
Based on review of the facility's fire drill log, two consecutive drills were conducted on 6/18/21 and 8/18/21, which is 61 days apart.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 14, 2022): “The fire drill log is now current.”
Citation Dec 21, 2021 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Different times of day 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(2)
Based on review of the facility's fire drill log, all 6 drills conducted between 12/28/20 and 10/15/21 were conducted between 9:15 am and 11:30 am.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 14, 2022): “We will do a fire drill in the afternoon.”
Citation Dec 21, 2021 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Hypothetical locations 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(4)
The facility's fire drill log specified the exits used during the drills, not the "hypothetical location."
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 14, 2022): “We will do a fire drill and we will document the location of where the fire could be happening and not the exit we use.”
Citation Dec 21, 2021 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
The first-aid and CPR trainings in the file for the following staff did not specify that the training was pediatric; only that it was "infant/child:" #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #8 and #9.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 14, 2022): “A letter was obtained from the trainer that specified that the training included pediatric first-aid and CPR.”
Citation Dec 21, 2021 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
The last two fire safety trainings in the file for staff person #2' #3, #5, #6, #8 and #9 were dated more than 12 months apart. The only fire safety training in the file for staff person #5 was dated more than 12 months after they began working with children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 14, 2022): “The files now contain current fire safety training.”
Citation Dec 21, 2021 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii)
The last 2 Mandated Reporter trainings in the file for staff person #2 were dated more than 60 months apart.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 14, 2022): “The file now includes current Mandated Reporter training.”
Citation Dec 21, 2021 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
The emergency contact information in the file for child #2 did not include a work phone number for the child's mother.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 14, 2022): “The information has been added to the emergency contact form.”
Citation Dec 21, 2021 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
The emergency contact information in the file for child #2 did not include addresses for the 3 release persons. The emergency contact information in the file for child #3 did not include either a city or zip code for the 3 release persons and no address number for one of the individuals.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 17, 2022): “The missing information was filled in on the emergency contact form.”
Citation Dec 21, 2021 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(h)
The health and safety training on topics #1 through #9 in the file for staff person #1, as required by regulation 31f, was dated after 6/17/21. Staff person #1 was hired before 12/19/20.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 14, 2022): “The file now includes current health and safety training.”

“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
Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) $65.00 —
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $65.00 —
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $55.00 —
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $55.00 —
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $55.00 —

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 109 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Mar 29, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Jun 18, 2019 · what STARS means
Operator Shanny The Nanny Early Learning Center LLC
Hours Monday–Friday 6:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (412) 417-3234
State certificate # CER-00252461
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Common questions

Has Shanny the Nanny Early Learning Center LLC had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 5 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 Apr 22, 2026 (background checks): “The file for staff #1 contained a current NSOR clearance dated 3/19/26, that was obtained after staff #1 start date working with children.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Shanny the Nanny Early Learning Center LLC?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Shanny the Nanny Early Learning 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 Shanny the Nanny Early Learning Center LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Jun 18, 2019. 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 Shanny the Nanny Early Learning Center LLC 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 Shanny the Nanny Early Learning Center LLC last inspected?

Apr 22, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Shanny the Nanny Early Learning Center LLC cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $65.00 for newborn, $65.00 for infant, $55.00 for young toddler, $55.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Shanny the Nanny Early Learning Center LLC?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Shanny The Nanny Early Learning 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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