Sweet Dreams Childcare 2 LLC
Sweet Dreams Childcare 2 LLC is a certified child care center in Pittsburgh, PA, with capacity for 30 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 69 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (29 of 69). 17 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #128 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh and has more citations per inspection than 82% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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The State Police Clearance, in the file for Staff #1, was dated 6.23.20, and none thereafter. The Child Abuse Clearance, in the file for Staff #1, was dated 6.25.20, and none thereafter. The NSOR Certificate, in the file for Staff #2, was dated 7.7.20, and none thereafter.
The file for Staff #1 contained documentation of Emergency Plan training on 1.10.25, and none thereafter, which exceeded the annual requirement.
A letter was not available, for the parents, which explained the emergency procedures and subsequent updates to the plan.
The first-aid kit, located in the Main Room, did not contain scissors.
The immunization record, in the file for Child #1, a preschool child, did not contain documentation of vaccines for: pneumococcal, MMR, Varicella, or Hepatitis A. Child #1 must be dismissed from care by close of business on 3.13.26, and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.
The Fire Drill Log contained documentation of fire drills conducted on 9.22.25 and 12.7.25, which exceeded the 60-day requirement.
The Fire System Testing Log contained documentation of testing on 10.22.25 and 12.7.25, which exceeded the 30-day requirement.
The file for Staff #2 contained documentation of pediatric first-aid/CPR training on 9.14.23, and none thereafter, which exceeded the expiration date.
The file for Staff #1, who was serving in the position of Director, contains 28 credits hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field, which is less that the 30 credit hours required. Staff #1 does not meet the qualification requirements to serve as a director.
The Emergency Contact form, in the file for Child #3, did not include the name of the child's physician or source of medical care.
The Emergency Contact form, in the files for Child #2, Child #3, and Child #4, did not include the work address or work phone number of the enrolling parent.
The Emergency Contact form, in the file for Child #3, did not include written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.
The Emergency Contact form, in the files for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3 did not include the health insurance policy number.
The Emergency Contact form, in the files for Child #1 and Child #5, did not include the address of the release person.
The Emergency Contact form and Fee Agreement, in the files for Child #1, Child #3, and Child #4, did not contain documentation that they were reviewed/updated by a parent within a 6-month period.
The Emergency Contact form, in the files for Child #1 and Child #3, did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid.
The file for Staff #2 (see IS Code Sheet) did not contain documentation of Emergency Plan training, which was required within 90 days of hire.
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Observed an electrical outlet behind the water fountain in the preschool room which did not have a protective receptacle cover. Observed a power cord in the gross motor room which did not have protective receptacle covers.
Observed hand sanitizer labeled "keep out of the reach of children" accessible to children in the art room. Observed disinfecting wipes accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet in the food prep area. Observed hand sanitizer and toothpaste, both labeled "keep out of the reach of children", accessible to children on a low counter and unlocked cabinet in the preschool room.
Observed the first-aid kit in the library room and preschool room which were accessible to children.
Observed a toilet in the bathroom which was missing an anchor screw. Observed a toilet anchor screw which was missing a protective cap. Observed detached floor trim in the bathroom. Observed a ceiling vent in the hallway and preschool room which needed to be cleaned. Observed a spot of frayed rug in the library room. Observed loose wires in the infant room and preschool room which were a visible hazard. Observed a damaged metal railing at the entrance to the facility. Observed hanging metal cords in the gross motor room which were a visible hazard. Observed a detached metal door in the preschool room. Observed dirty cleaning equipment which was accessible to children in the art room.
Observed a spot of damaged/peeling paint in the bathroom. Observed a spot of damaged paint on the blue wall in the gross motor room. Observed 4 spots of damaged paint on the blue wall in the preschool room.
Observed the toilets in the bathroom and in the infant bathroom did not have a posted handwashing sign.
Observed the infant bathroom did not have a lidded waste receptacle.
Observed a ceiling tile and old building materials blocking an exit at the back hallway of the building.
Observed rest mats with peeling covers and exposed foam in the infant room. Observed a tall cabinet in the art room which was not securely anchored to the wall. Observed several toy shelves and cubbies in the preschool room which were not securely anchored to the wall.
Observed the initial health report for child #3 did not contain a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
Observed child file #3 did not contain a letter of exemption from immunizations written, signed, and dated by the parents of the child.
Observed the updated health assessment for staff file #2 was obtained more than 30 months after the previous valid health assessment.
Observed the facility did not have documentation of notifying the local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.
Observed staff files #1 and #2 did not contain documentation of completion of fire safety training completed within the previous 12 months.
Observed staff file #2 did not contain a written evaluation completed within the previous 12 months.
Observed children's files #1, ##2, and 3, who had all been in attendance for more than 6 months, did not contain a child service report.
Observed children's files #1, #2, #3, and #4 contained original agreements.
Observed the emergency contact information for child file #2 did not contain the health insurance policy number. Observed the emergency contact form for child file #3 did not contain the health insurance coverage and policy number.
Observed child file #3 contained documentation of the parental review which was completed more than 6 months after the previous parental review. Observed child file #1 did not contain documentation of parental review of the financial agreement completed within the previous 6 months.
Observed staff file #1 contained only 11 hours of child care training within the previous 12 months. Observed staff file #2 did not contain documentation of 12 clock hours of child care training within the previous 12 months.
The first-aid kit, located in the Main Room, did not contain nonporous gloves or gauze pads.
The file for Staff #1 contained eight (8) of the twelve (12) required annual hours of child care training.
The file for Child #3 did not contain a Child Service Report every six (6) months.
The Emergency Contact form, in the file for Child #2, did not contain the enrolling parent's work address or work phone number.
The Emergency Contact form, in the file for Child #3, did not contain the health insurance policy number.
The Emergency Contact form, in the files for Child #1 and Child #3, did not contain the release person's address The Emergency Contact form, in the file for Child #2, did not contain the release person's address or phone number.
The two most recent health assessments in the file for staff person #1 are dated more than 24 months apart: 1/22/21 and 2/25/24.
The facilities documentation of testing the fire detection system exceeded 30 days from 6/12/23 to 7/21/23.
The file for child #2 had an initial health assessment that was dated more than 60 days after the child's start date.
The facility did not have documentation of notifying the local traffic safety authorities of the location of the facility and about the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the group child care facility.
The facility did not have documentation of sending the emergency plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
The file for staff person #2 included 7 annual clock hours of child care training.
The files for staff persons #1 and #2 were observed to have documentation of pediatric first aid/CPR training that was not renewed before the expiration date of the most current certification.
The file for child #2 who has been enrolled more than 6 months, did not include a child service report.
The emergency contact forms in the files for children #1, #3, and #4 lacked the policy number of the health coverage for the child.
The emergency contact forms in the files for children #1, #3, and #4 lacked the addresses of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
The facility did not have documentation of conducting an emergency drill within the last 12 months.
In the Library room, trash that was contaminated by human secretions was observed to be in a plastic-lined receptacle but did not have a closed lid.
The facility's documentation of testing the fire alarm detection system exceeded 30 days from 1/12/23 and 4/28/23.
Based on the operator's statement, the operator did not provide the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures.
The agreement forms on file for children #2 and #3 lacked the operator and parent's signature.
The emergency contact form on file for child #4 lacked the name and address of the child's physician.
The emergency contact forms on file for children #2 and #3 lacked the enrolling parent's home address, work address and telephone number. The emergency contact form on file for child #4 lacked the enrolling parent's work address and telephone number.
The emergency contact forms on file for children #2 and #3 lacked written parental consent for emergency medical care.
The emergency contact forms on file for children #1 and #5 lacked the health insurance policy numbers.
The emergency contact forms for children #2 and #3 lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
The emergency contact forms on file for children #2 and #3 lacked written parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
The file for staff person #1 was observed to lack completion of the following pre-service training by December 30, 2022: Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022.
The facility did not have a first aid kit.
Evacuation routes were observed not to be posted in a conspicuous location in the facility.
The facility lacked documentation of proof of purchase for the interconnected smoke detection system.
The file for staff person #1 was observed to lack documentation of verification of child care experience.
“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 Sweet Dreams Childcare 2 LLC had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 1 violation 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 Mar 13, 2026 (background checks): “The State Police Clearance, in the file for Staff #1, was dated 6.23.20, and none thereafter. The Child Abuse Clearance, in the file for Staff #1, was dated 6.25.20, and none thereafter. The NSOR Certificate, in the…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Sweet Dreams Childcare 2 LLC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Sweet Dreams Childcare 2 LLC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Sweet Dreams Childcare 2 LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Jul 14, 2023. 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 Sweet Dreams Childcare 2 LLC compare with other daycares in Pittsburgh?
It is tied for #128 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 82% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Sweet Dreams Childcare 2 LLC last inspected?
Mar 13, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
Who runs Sweet Dreams Childcare 2 LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Sweet Dreams Childcare 2 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.
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