Sherk Heinold Childrens Center LLC
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Facility files contained documentation of testing the fire detection system on 10/9/25 and 11/10/25, which exceeded 30 days between testing.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
The initial health report on file for child #2 lacked documentation of the yearly Influenza shot with no letter of exemption in file.
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.
The file for staff person #1 lacked documentation of a tuberculosis screening at initial employment. (See LIS CODE SHEET)
The health assessment on file for staff person #2 lacked the results of the examination for communicable diseases.
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.
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.
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.
The first aid bag in the Gym was observed to lack soap.
Rest equipment in the Pre-K 2 room were observed to be ripped.
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.
A written plan of daily activities was not posted in the Infant and Pre-K 2 group space.
The agreement form on file for child #1 lacked the date on which the fee is to be paid.
The emergency contact forms on file for child #1 and #2 lacked the enrolling parents work address and work telephone number.
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.
Emergency contact information was not present in the Gym where the Pre-K and PS children were receiving care.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The first-aid kit, in the PK room, did not contain scissors.
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.
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.
The file for Staff #7 contained Mandated Reporter training on 1.10.17 and 2.22.22, which exceeded the 60 month renewal requirement.
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.
The was no information available for parents on how to access the regulations electronically.
“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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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.
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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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