University Child Development Center
University Child Development Center is a certified child care center in Pittsburgh, PA, with capacity for 221 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 (accredited) rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 31 violations, 6 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 7 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 #96 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh and has more citations per inspection than 70% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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In the Infant 1 Room, a ceiling tile located above the sink was observed to not be kept clean as evidence by having a water spot from a previous leak that has since been addressed.
In the Toddler 4 Room, the sink on the right side of the room was observed to have a leak from the base of the faucet when turned on resulting in water pooling around the base and handles.
The child file for Child #9, was observed to lack an updated health report; the most recent health report on file is dated 2/6/25.
The child file for Child #7, contained an initial health report that is dated more than 60 days after initial enrollment.
The child file for Child #1 through Child #9 were observed to lack the current emergency contact information form in the file.
Based on interviews with staff, the following was confirmed: On 4/7/26 at 10:35 AM, Staff Person #1, #2 and #3 were in the gym preparing to transition 16 preschool children back to the preschool room. Staff Person #1 was supervising 10 preschool children. Staff Person #2 was supervising 6 preschool children. Staff Person #3 was assisting the group. Child #1, who was assigned to Staff Person #1, was left in the gym for approximately one minute when the group transitioned until another staff person observed the child was alone.
Based on interviews with staff, the following was confirmed: On 4/7/26 at 10:35 AM, Staff Person #1, #2 and #3 were in the gym preparing to transition 16 preschool children back to the preschool room. Staff Person #1 was supervising 10 preschool children. Staff Person #2 was supervising 6 preschool children. Staff Person #3 was assisting the group. Child #1, who was assigned to Staff Person #1, was left in the gym for approximately one minute when the group transitioned until another staff person observed the child was alone.
The staff file for Staff person #3 was observed to contain a current National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) check on file that was not dated prior to first day working with children (See IS CODE SHEET) as required under the Child Protective Service Law (CPSL.). Staff person #3 was also observed to have a disclosure statement dated 7/29/25 which was signed after date of hire.
In the Preschool Room (Room 113), a trash receptacle which contained used plastic drinking cups from snack time was observed to have a drop shot lid that was open and would not retract back to the closed position.
In the Toddler Gym, one ceiling tile was observed to have a water damage spot from a previous water leak that has since been repaired.
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The child file for Child #1, who is a preschool age child, was observed to contain an updated health report dated 2/18/25 which was conducted more than 12 months from the previously dated 1/23/24 health report on file.
The child file for Child #1 contained a health assessment dated 1/23/24 that was observed to lack a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from communicable disease.
The child file for Child #2, contained an initial health report that is dated more than 60 days after initial enrollment.
Staff person #1 and Staff person #2, who were identified as Aides, had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/CPR.
In the Preschool 4 Room, at approximately 1:55pm during naptime, depending on where staff were positioned in the room they could not adequately supervise some of the napping children due to multiple pieces of furniture obstructing the Staff's ability to see and assess those children who were napping.
In the Preschool 4 Room, at approximately 1:55pm during naptime, Staff person #1 was observed in the front of the room with 8 preschool age children who were napping and Staff person #2 was observed in the back corner of the room with 3 preschool age children that were awake playing at the water table. During the onset of supervision and ratio when Staff were asked to identify and name the children whom they were responsible for Staff person #2, identified and named five children who were napping and Staff person #3 identified and named the 3 children who were playing at the water table area in the back of the room thus leaving 3 children who were napping unaccounted for. When asked again the same three children were omitted.
The staff file for Staff person #1 who is functioning as an Assistant Group Supervisor, lacked two years of experience working with children.
In Room GS16, there was a pair of adult scissors on the bookcase next to the pole in the middle of the room, making them accessible to the preschoolers in care at the time.
The most recent emergency drill conducted on 3/28/23 did not include the amount of time it took to complete the drill.
The emergency contact information in the file for child #1 and #2 did not include information regarding the child's allergies and prescription medication. Based on their health reports, both children had allergies and epi-pens.
The file for facility person #23, employed more than 45 days, did not include a disclosure statement or an NSOR certificate and their FBI clearance was for DOE purposes. The disclosure statement in the file for facility person #24 and #25, as well as, staff person #26, was not the current disclosure statement required by the CPSL.
There was no evidence of emergency plan training for facility person #23, who has been employed more than 90 days.
In the Toddler 1 room, there were magnetic foam shapes in a basket that was accessible to children who are still placing items in their mouth.
The title on the most recent health assessment in the file for staff person #1 was listed as "FNP."
The previous First-Aid/CPR training in the file for staff persons #1 through #18 expired before 6/17/21 and training was not renewed until after 6/17/21. All 18 staff were employed before 12/19/20.
Staff person #27 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Acceptable FA/CPR.
Facility person #23 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire.
Based on review of files and on conversation with the operator, the agreement form in the file for child #1 through #9 was the original agreement.
The emergency contact form in the file for child #2 did not include an address for the release persons.
The file for facility person #23 did not include 2 letters of reference.
The initial FA/CPR training in the files for staff person #19 through #22, all hired before 12/19/20, was dated after 6/17/21.
“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.
Complaint investigations and reported incidents
Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $64.44 | $38.62 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $64.44 | $38.62 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $64.44 | $38.62 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $61.20 | $36.71 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $55.69 | $36.71 |
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
Common questions
Has University Child Development Center 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 Apr 14, 2026 (supervision): “Based on interviews with staff, the following was confirmed: On 4/7/26 at 10:35 AM, Staff Person #1, #2 and #3 were in the gym preparing to transition 16 preschool children back to the preschool room. Staff Person #1…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about University Child Development Center?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at University Child Development Center since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is University Child Development Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4 (accredited), effective Aug 13, 2026. 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 University Child Development Center compare with other daycares in Pittsburgh?
It is tied for #96 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 70% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was University Child Development Center last inspected?
Aug 6, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does University Child Development Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $64.44 for newborn, $64.44 for infant, $64.44 for young toddler, $61.20 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs University Child Development Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is University Of Pittsburgh.
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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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