Daycare Record Child care inspection records

Sherk Heinold Childrens Center LLC

500 Huntington Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15202 · Allegheny County
2 core-safety citations in last 12 months Keystone STAR 1

Sherk Heinold Childrens Center LLC is a certified child care center in Pittsburgh, PA, with capacity for 137 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 41 violations, 6 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 8 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #71 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh and has more citations per inspection than 65% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 65% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
Tied for #71 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh
6 Core-safety citations
35 Other citations
7 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
41 citations from 7 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 8 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jan 6, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jan 6, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jan 10, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Aug 16, 2024 · Inspection · no citation Jan 3, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Jan 11, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Nov 21, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Mar 23, 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

Health & medication 9
Building & playground safety 9
Records & paperwork 9
Training & qualifications 7
Background checks 6
Emergency preparedness 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Jan 6, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
The file for Staff Person #1 contained documentation of NSOR clearance results that were not renewed prior to the expiration date of the most current certification. The file for Staff Person #4 contained documentation of PA Child Abuse clearance results that were not renewed prior to the expiration date of the most current certification. The files for Staff Persons #1 and #4 are now current.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 21, 2026): “Both Staff members have all current documentation to comply with CPSL and with Chapter 3490.”
Core safety Jan 6, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file for Staff Person #4 lacked documentation of current NSOR clearance results. The most current results on file was observed to be dated 12/1/20, which have expired.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 21, 2026): “The staff person 's file has current documentation of NSOR clearance results.”
Citation Jan 6, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Exam communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(3)
The file for Staff Person #1 contained documentation of a health assessment that included an examination for communicable disease but lacked the results of the examination.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 23, 2026): “The staff member had their doctor correct their mistake when completing the Health assessment form and now has correct documentation in their file.”
Citation Jan 6, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Physician/CRNP assessment 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(5)
The file for Staff Person #3 contained documentation of a health assessment in which the physician indicated that the staff person is not suitable to work in a child care position; however, the assessment results were not included.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 21, 2026): “The staff member had their doctor correct their mistake when completing the Health assessment form and now has corre”
Citation Jan 6, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
Facility files contained documentation of testing the fire detection system on 10/9/25 and 11/10/25, which exceeded 30 days between testing.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 21, 2026): “The testing of the fire detection system was completed one day late after a weekend and has been in compliance each month since November.”
Citation Jan 6, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
The file for Staff Person #2 contained documentation of pediatric first aid/CPR training that was not renewed prior to the expiration date of the most current certificate on file: 5/17/23 and 12/17/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 21, 2026): “Staff person #2 has a current Pediatric First Aid/CPR training in their file.”
Citation Jan 6, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
The file for Staff Person #2 contained documentation of fire safety trainings dated 5/21/24 and 6/19/25, which are more than 12 months apart.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 21, 2026): “Staff person #2 has a current fire safety training certificate in her file that was completed when she returned from college for the summer before she was in a classroom with children.”
Citation Jan 6, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
The file for Staff Person #2 contained documentation of written evaluations dated 1/19/24 and 6/19/25, which is more than 12 months apart.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 21, 2026): “The staff person has a current evaluation in her file. The evaluation was completed in person when she returned from college before she began caring for children.”
Core safety Jan 10, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file for staff person #1 did not have complete PA State Police and FBI clearance results prior to date of hire (See LIS Code Sheet).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 24, 2025): “We added the additional pages that were missing from the results once we were made aware that additional pages were needed.”
Citation Jan 10, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
In the Gym, three plastic nail cover caps on a children's playhouse were observed to be broken with rough edges and were not in good repair. The diapering pad in the Three-Year-Old room was observed to have to two holes exposing the foam interior and was not in good pair.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 24, 2025): “The plastic covers were immediately removed and the pin holes where the strap was sewn to pad were covered the same day.”
Show 31 older citations
Citation Jan 10, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
The file for staff person #2 had documentation of completing Mandated Reporter training on 12/4/19 and 12/20/24, which were completed more than 60 months apart.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 24, 2025): “The staffs file does currently have the required Mandated Reporter training.”
Core safety Jan 3, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file for staff person #3 was observed to have documentation FBI clearance results that was not renewed before the expiration date of the most current certification required under CPSL. The two most current FBI clearance results are dated 8/28/17 and 11/9/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 12, 2024): “At the time of inspection the staff file already contained an updated documentation that complied with CPSL and with Chapter 3490. No further action is required at the time.”
Citation Jan 3, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
In the indoor play space, the horn to a children's Little Tikes Cozy Coupe was observed to be broken. In the Pre K+ room, a red bin containing children's toys was observed to be cracked. These conditions expose the children to sharp corners, rough edges and were not in good repair.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 12, 2024): “Both items observed to have rough edges and not in good repair were immediately removed and discarded.”
Citation Jan 3, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Small Toys and Objects 55 Pa. Code §3270.103
In the OT room, the arm to a children's couch was observed to be tearing and exposing the foam interior to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 12, 2024): “The couch was immediately repaired to ensure that children would be unable to access the foam interior. We do not keep toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter or less that 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects accessible to…”
Citation Jan 3, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
ACIP recommended immunization record /Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)/3270.182(1)
The initial health report on file for child #2 lacked documentation of the yearly Influenza shot with no letter of exemption in file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 22, 2024): “The parents on file for child #2 were immediately contacted and they were able to provide documentation of the childs yearly influenza shot.”
Citation Jan 3, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Original container 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(1)
In the medication box in the Infant room, a child's medication of Albuterol was not in the original container in which it was received.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 12, 2024): “This was for the child of a staff member. The staff member/parent had been administering the medication up until this point. The staff member/parent was able to provide the orignial container to keep in the medication box.”
Citation Jan 3, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Mantoux TB 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)
The file for staff person #1 lacked documentation of a tuberculosis screening at initial employment. (See LIS CODE SHEET)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 23, 2024): “The staff member had an original TB shot on file when they worked at the center years prior before taking a leave of absence. When she returned we were unaware she needed to be rehired with a new initial tuberculosis screening. The staff member will recieve a new screening and documentation will be…”
Citation Jan 3, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Exam communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(3)
The health assessment on file for staff person #2 lacked the results of the examination for communicable diseases.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 26, 2024): “The health assessment on file contained an error made by the physician. A new health assessment will be obtained that will contain the results of the examination for communicable diseases.”
Citation Jan 3, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
The emergency contact form on file for child #1 did not include the addresses of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 12, 2024): “The emergency contact information was immediately completed with the addresses of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. The designated person is the parent of another child in the building and we had access to the parents address.”
Core safety Jan 11, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file for staff person #1 was observed to have documentation of an FBI clearance that was not renewed before the expiration date of the most current certification: 2/24/17 and 11/29/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 19, 2023): “The staff person applied for and completed all necessary paperwork to recieve a current FBI clearance. The clearance in the staff member's file is current at this time.”
Citation Jan 11, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle 55 Pa. Code §3270.67(d)
A trash receptacle in the 3-year-old room was observed to contain used nasal tissues and was not contained in a closed, plastic-lined receptacle.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 19, 2023): “All tissues were removed from the garbage can and a new trash bag was replaced in the can to collect all trash.”
Citation Jan 11, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
The first aid bag in the Gym was observed to lack soap.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 19, 2023): “Soap was placed in the Gym first aid bag.”
Citation Jan 11, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
Rest equipment in the Pre-K 2 room were observed to be ripped.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 19, 2023): “All ripped nap mats were replaces.”
Citation Jan 11, 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 for staff person #2 was observed to have documentation of a health assessment that was not renewed before the expiration date of the most current certification. The health assessments on file for staff #2 are dated 12/20/20 and 12/30/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 19, 2023): “The staff member had a new health assessment on 12/30/22 and the Health Assessment form is in her file. Therefore the health assessment on file is current and not expired.”
Citation Jan 11, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(a)
A written plan of daily activities was not posted in the Infant and Pre-K 2 group space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 19, 2023): “A written plan of daily activities was posted in the Infant and Pre-K 2 room. We will continue to post our individual schedules for childen in our Infant Room as they do not all follow the same schedule throughout the day.”
Citation Jan 11, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Date fee to be paid 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(2)
The agreement form on file for child #1 lacked the date on which the fee is to be paid.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 19, 2023): “The agreement form for child #1 was updated to include the date on which fee is to be paid.”
Citation Jan 11, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
The emergency contact forms on file for child #1 and #2 lacked the enrolling parents work address and work telephone number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 19, 2023): “The parents for child #1 and child #2 work from home therefore their work addresses and phone numbers are not applicatble. Their forms were updated to have a N/A in those sections.”
Citation Jan 11, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
The emergency contact form on file for child # 2 lacked the telephone number of in the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 19, 2023): “The emergency contact form for child #2 was updated to include the phone number for an individual designated by the parent as someone who the child may be released to.”
Citation Jan 11, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
Emergency contact information was not present in the Gym where the Pre-K and PS children were receiving care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 19, 2023): “Now and in the future all classrooms will bring their classroom backpack to the gym when haveing gross motor time. Their back packs will contain their first aid kit and binder of Emergency contacts for all of the children in their group.”
Citation Jan 11, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
The agreement form and emergency contact form on file for child #1 has not been reviewed and updated in writing within the last 6 months. The most recent update was observed to be updated and signed by the parent on 7/6/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 19, 2023): “Child #1 had not been in care due to illness while their Emergency Contact and agreement forms expired. When the child returned to care from illness their new/updated forms had been copied, placed in their file and sent to the certification representative. The child's new paperwork was dated by the…”
Citation Nov 21, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
One protective receptacle cover was observed to be missing next to the refrigerator in the Infant room, and one protective receptacle cover was observed to be missing between the sink and refrigerator in the YT room, which were accessible to children under the age of 5.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2022): “Protective receptacle covers were replaced in both electrical outlets immediately.”
Citation Nov 21, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
One ceiling tile was observed to be missing and one ceiling tile was observed to be damaged from what appears to be water in the PreK bathroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 8, 2022): “The ceiling tiles will be replaced in the Pre-K Bathroom.”
Citation Nov 21, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Staff person #1, #2, and #3 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 8, 2022): “Staff person #1 and #2 had completed Health and safety training that was previously accepted. Now that we are aware the training is no longer acceptable to meet the requirement all 3 Staff Members will complete the course- Get Started with Center Based Care- Revised 2022.”
Core safety Mar 23, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file for Staff #5 contained State Police clearances dated 1.15.15 and 2.18.20, and Child Abuse clearances dated 2.2.15 and 3.4.20, both of which exceeded the 60 month renewal requirement. The file for Staff #7 contained State Police clearances dated 1.11.17 and 2.11.22, Child Abuse clearances dated 1.18.17 and 2.11.22, and FBI clearances dated 1.12.17 and 2.18.22, all of which exceeded the 60 month renewal requirement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 12, 2022): “The staff member has current State Police and Child Abuse clearnaces withing hte last 60 months.”
Citation Mar 23, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii)
The files for Staff #3, Staff #4, Staff #6, Staff #7, Staff #8, Staff #9, Staff #10, Staff #11, Staff #12, and Staff #13 contained documentation of Emergency Plan training on 2.22.21 and 2.24.22, which exceeded the 12 month renewal requirement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 12, 2022): “All staff member currently have Emergencgy Plan training with in the last 12 months.”
Citation Mar 23, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
The first-aid kit, in the PK room, did not contain scissors.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 12, 2022): “Scissors were placed in the PK Room first aid kit.”
Citation Mar 23, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(2)(i)
The files for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #4 did not contain documentation of the influenza vaccination or a letter of exemption.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 20, 2022): “We will obtain documentation of the influenza vaccination or a letter of expemtion for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #4.”
Citation Mar 23, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii)
The files for Staff #2, Staff #3, Staff #4, Staff #6, Staff #7, Staff #8, Staff #9, Staff #10, Staff #11, and Staff #12 contained documentation of Fire Safety training on 2.22.21 and 2.24.22, which exceeded the 12 month renewal requirement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 12, 2022): “All staff member currently have had fire safety training within the last 12 months.”
Citation Mar 23, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii)
The file for Staff #7 contained Mandated Reporter training on 1.10.17 and 2.22.22, which exceeded the 60 month renewal requirement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 12, 2022): “The staff member has a current Mandated Reporter training with in the last 60 month period.”
Citation Mar 23, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iii)
The file for Staff #1 (See IS Code Sheet), did not contain Pediatric First-Aid/CPR until 2.24.22, which exceeded the requirement of six (6) months at that time.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 12, 2022): “The staff member is current with their Pediatric First-Aid/CPR training.”
Citation Mar 23, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
The was no information available for parents on how to access the regulations electronically.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 12, 2022): “A posting was put up in our lobby with information on how to access the regulations electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.”

“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 137 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Apr 3, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Nov 16, 2022 · what STARS means
Operator Sherk Heinold Childrens Center LLC
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00250836
Parent reviews Google Maps reviews
Not checked by Daycare Record

Common questions

Has Sherk Heinold Childrens Center LLC had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 6 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 Jan 6, 2026 (background checks): “The file for Staff Person #1 contained documentation of NSOR clearance results that were not renewed prior to the expiration date of the most current certification. The file for Staff Person #4 contained documentation…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Sherk Heinold Childrens Center LLC?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Sherk Heinold Childrens 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 Sherk Heinold Childrens Center LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Nov 16, 2022. 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 Sherk Heinold Childrens Center LLC compare with other daycares in Pittsburgh?

It is tied for #71 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 65% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Sherk Heinold Childrens Center LLC last inspected?

Jan 6, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs Sherk Heinold Childrens Center LLC?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Sherk Heinold Childrens 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.

Comparing centers? See how to choose a daycare: 30 questions to ask and a printable checklist.

Concerned about this center? See how to report a daycare: which state line to call, what to write down and what happens next.