The Lauri Ann West Community Center

1220 Powers Run Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15238 · Allegheny County

Keystone STAR 1

The Lauri Ann West Community Center is a certified child care center in Pittsburgh, PA, with capacity for 159 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 43 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (12 of 43). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #135 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh and has more citations per inspection than 83% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 83% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most

Tied for #135 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh

4 Core-safety citations

39 Other citations

5 Inspections

0 Complaint investigations that found violations

43 citations from 10 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · none in the last 12 months · last inspected Oct 2, 2025

Every state visit

Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 12

Health & medication 10

Building & playground safety 7

Training & qualifications 4

Emergency preparedness 4

Supervision 2

Background checks 2

Food & feeding 1

Transportation 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Oct 2, 2025 Inspection Supervision

Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)

At approximately 9:45am Staff Person's #1 and #2 were observed to be caring for a group of 24 school age children on the community playground on the property. Staff Person #1 reported being responsible for 11 children and Staff Person #2 identified being responsible for 11 children. This left 2 children who had not been assigned to specific staff person for supervision.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 8, 2025): “Rosters were updated and the teachers confirmed the 2 children were in their groups.”

Citation Oct 2, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety

Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65

A power strip on the floor in the Golier Classroom was observed to be missing two protective receptacle covers. The facility provides service to children that are age 5.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 20, 2025): “2 protective receptacle covers were replaced on 10/2/2025.”

Citation Oct 2, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety

Emergency Numbers Posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.74

The telephone numbers for the nearest hospital and poison control were not posted in the Child Watch Classroom.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 20, 2025): “The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control were posted in the Child Watch Room.”

Citation Oct 2, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety

Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)

The first aid kit in the Maker Classroom was observed to be missing tweezers.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 20, 2025): “Tweezers were placed in the Maker Classroom backpack first aid kit.”

Citation Oct 2, 2025 Inspection Health & medication

Written instructions 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(2)

Physician instructions were observed to be missing for an EpiPen observed in a locked cabinet in the Maker Classroom.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 20, 2025): “Parent provided physicians instructions document, which has been attached to the Epi-Pen.”

Citation Oct 2, 2025 Inspection Health & medication

Locked 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(4)

An EpiPen was observed to be hanging in an unlocked bag, attached to the first aid bag, in the Golier Classroom. The unlocked bag containing the medication could be accessible to school age children receiving care in the space.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 20, 2025): “Medication was placed inside the emergency backpack and backpack was secured in a locked cabinet.”

Citation Oct 2, 2025 Inspection Health & medication

Original label 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(5)

An expired EpiPen was observed in a locked cabinet in the Maker Classroom.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 20, 2025): “Expired medication was returned to parent.”

Citation Oct 2, 2025 Inspection Health & medication

Written consent 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(6)

Written parental consents were missing for an Allergy Relief and a Benadryl medication observed in a locked cabinet in the Maker Classroom.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 20, 2025): “Parent consents were completed for both medications and placed with the medications in the locked cabinet for future use, and in all emergency binders.”

Citation Oct 2, 2025 Inspection Health & medication

Exam communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(3)

The most recent health assessment on file for Staff Person #3 lacked information related to an examination for communicable diseases.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 20, 2025): “Staff member had the physician make the correction on the form and initial this change.”

Citation Oct 2, 2025 Inspection Food & feeding

Potentially hazardous food refrigerated 55 Pa. Code §3270.161(d)

Lunchboxes containing potentially hazardous foods were observed in the Golier and Maker Classrooms. These items included a bagel with cream cheese, ham and cheese wraps and Lunchables, a lunch meat sandwich, cheese sticks, yogurt, a pizza Lunchables and a slice of pizza.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 8, 2025): “Potentially hazardous foods will be refrigerated.”

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Citation Oct 2, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications

Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

The updates to the fire safety trainings on file for Staff Person #3 exceeded 12 months between trainings completed on 4.1.24 and 9.30.25.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 20, 2025): “Fire Safety Training for Staff Person #3 was renewed on 9/30/2025”

Citation Oct 2, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications

Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)

The files for Staff Persons #3, #4 and #5 lacked annual written staff evaluations that had been completed within the last 12 months. The most recent written evaluations for Staff Persons #4 and #5 were completed in September 2024. The most recent written evaluation on file for Staff Person #3 was completed in August 2024.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 20, 2025): “Staff evaluations have been completed for Staff Persons 3, 4, and 5 in October 2025. Documents will be emailed to inspector.”

Citation Oct 2, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Posted in group space 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(b)

The written daily schedule posted in the classrooms only included the after-school schedule. A daily schedule had not been posted for the full day program observed to be in operation at the time of the inspection.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 20, 2025): “Daily Schedules for Full Day and Half Day programs were posted in the Gym and in the Community Room.”

Citation Oct 2, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)

The agreement form on file for Child #1 lacked the admission date.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 20, 2025): “Child #1's form was updated with his admission date & parent signed it.”

Citation Oct 2, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)

The emergency contact form for Child #1 lacked the name, address and telephone numbers of individuals the child may be released to.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 15, 2025): “Child #1's form was updated with 2 emergency contacts and signed by parent.”

Citation Oct 9, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety

General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.21

One pair of adult scissors was observed in a bin in the Gollier Classroom and two pairs of adult scissors were observed in a bin in the Citron Classroom. The bins could be accessible to school age children receiving care in the space.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 15, 2024): “The adult scissors were removed from the bins accessible to school age children in the Golier Classroom and in the Citron Classroom at inspection on 10/9/2024 and were locked in cabinets only accessible to teachers.”

Citation Oct 9, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety

Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)

One cracked bin with a potential pinch point was observed in the Citron Classroom.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 15, 2024): “The crack on the bin was repaired so that it does not have exposed cracks.”

Citation Oct 9, 2024 Inspection Health & medication

12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)

The health assessments on file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 24 months between examinations on 6.26.21 and 10.16.23.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 15, 2024): “The health assessment completed on 10/16/2023 corrected the staff member's lapse in health assessments.”

Citation Oct 9, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety

Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

The facility exceeded monthly fire system testing between 4.18.24 and 5.21.24, 6.7.24 and 8.30.24, and 8.30.24 and 10.1.24.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 15, 2024): “We have fire system testing scheduled going forward for every 22-25 days to ensure that testing takes place within 30 days.”

Core safety Oct 12, 2023 Inspection Supervision

Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21

Staff person #5, #9 and #12 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #5, #9 and #12 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: 10 hour Health and Safety training. Staff person #4 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #4 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Acceptable first-aid/CPR training.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 15, 2023): “Staff person #5 completed their training on 10/4/23, staff person #9 completed their training on 10/15/23, and staff person #12 completed their training on 10/18/23. In the future, all new staff hires will complete their training before entering the classroom. Staff person #4 completed their…”

Core safety Oct 12, 2023 Inspection Background checks

Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

The dicslosure statement in the file for staff person #1, 2, 4-6 and 9-12 was not the most current version of the form.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 15, 2023): “The most current version of the disclosure form has been signed by staff persons #1, 2, 4-6, and 9-12. The old form has been replaced in our files with the most current version.”

Citation Oct 12, 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 last two health assessments in the file for staff person #3 were dated 8/26/21 and 10/3/23. The last health assessment in the file for staff person #8 was dated 6/26/21.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 15, 2023): “Staff person #8 had a physical on 10/16/23 before returning to the classroom.”

Citation Oct 12, 2023 Inspection Health & medication

Mantoux TB 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)

The TB screening in the file for staff person #7 was more than 12 months old at the time of employment.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 15, 2023): “Staff person #7 received her TB test read on 10/18/23 before she returned to the classroom.”

Citation Oct 12, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)

A copy of the updates to the facility's emergency plan was sent to an incorrect address for the county emergency management agency.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 8, 2023): “The facility¿s emergency plan was sent via email to the county emergency management agency on 10/13/23. We received a confirmation email on 10/23/23. The address for the county emergency management agency has been updated in our records.”

Citation Oct 12, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications

Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)

The last two evaulations in the file for staff person #3 were dated 12/8/21 and 1/6/23.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 8, 2023): “Staff person #3 will receive a performance evaluation before 1/6/23.”

Citation Oct 12, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork

Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)

The agreement in the file for child #1 through #7 were not signed by the operator.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 8, 2023): “The agreements for children #1 through #7 were all signed by the operator on 10/13/23.”

Citation Oct 12, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork

Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(7)

Based on conversation with the operator, 3rd copies of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving children were not being retained in an accident file.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 8, 2023): “The Facility has created a system where we will generate 3 copies of accident reports to be distributed and filed. The original report will be provided to the child¿s parents on the day of the incident. The second copy will be filed at the facility in an accident file located in our program filing…”

Core safety Oct 21, 2022 Inspection Background checks

Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

The disclosure statement in the file for staff person #1 through #4 was not the current version.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 12, 2023): “Staff persons #1 through #4 have signed updated disclosure statements prior to returning to work with children.”

Citation Oct 21, 2022 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 #5 were dated 11/7/19 and 11/10/21.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 12, 2023): “Staff person #5 was not suspended from work until updated health forms were submitted.”

Citation Oct 21, 2022 Inspection Health & medication

Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(b)

The health assessment in the file for staff person #1 was signed by an individual whose title was listed as "FP."

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 12, 2023): “A new health assessment was given to staff person #1 to be completed by a physician, PA, or CRNP.”

Citation Oct 21, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)

The only emergency drill documented at the facility was dated 5/31/22. Based on conversation with the operator, an emergency drill was conducted in 2021 but not documented.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 12, 2023): “We have documented the emergency drills contacted in 2022.”

Citation Oct 21, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)

There were two times since October 2021 that fire drills were conducted more than 60 days apart: 10/18/21 and 12/20/21; 12/20/21 and 3/30/22.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 12, 2023): “Fire drills are documented and are planned on the calendar to occur prior to the 60 day time allowance.”

Citation Oct 21, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork

Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21

The facility's shaken baby syndrome policy did not include information on the identification and prevention of child maltreatment.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 12, 2023): “We have added information related to identifying and preventing child maltreatment to our facility's shaken baby syndrome policy.”

Citation Oct 21, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications

Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)

The only evaluation in the file for staff person #6, employed more than a year, was dated 9/20/22.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 12, 2023): “An evaluation of staff person #6 was conducted on and has been placed in their file.”

Citation Oct 21, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork

Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)

The emergency contact information for child #1 included an incomplete address for the child's physician as it did not include the street number, only the street name.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 12, 2023): “Child #1 submitted a document with the physician's complete address.”

Citation Oct 21, 2021 Inspection Transportation

Safe routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(c)

Written notification of safe routes were not posted in a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 12, 2021): “The routes were posted on the day of inspection.”

Citation Oct 21, 2021 Inspection Building & playground safety

Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Proof of purchase of the interconnected fire detection system was not available at the time of the inspection.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 17, 2021): “A copy of the proof of purchase interconnected fire detection system receipt has been requested from the O¿Hara Township Manager. We are not sure if we will be able to obtain that receipt. If it is not available, we will provide the necessary attestations form.”

Citation Oct 21, 2021 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(1)

The observed emergency plan lacked accommodations for the shelter of children during lock-down.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 30, 2021): “The Safety Committee will meet to devise Basic Emergency Plans specific to A&E program during lock down for the following: Immediate Shelter - Lock Down Immediate Evacuation - Remain on Property Immediate Evacuation - Evacuate to Shelter Area The Basic Emergency Plans areas will be specific to…”