UPMC Mercy Child DVPT CTR Ermire

1400 Locust St, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 · Allegheny County

Keystone STAR 2

UPMC Mercy Child DVPT CTR Ermire is a certified child care center in Pittsburgh, PA, with capacity for 59 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 13 violations, none of them core-safety. 4 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #26 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh and has fewer citations per inspection than 73% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 73% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical

Tied for #26 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh

0 Core-safety citations

13 Other citations

6 Inspections

0 Complaint investigations that found violations

13 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 4, 2026

Every state visit

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

What inspectors cited most

Health & medication 4

Emergency preparedness 4

Building & playground safety 4

Training & qualifications 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Jun 4, 2026 Inspection Health & medication

Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)

The current health assessment on file for child #1, a preschooler, was completed more than 12 months after the previous health assessment on file.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 1, 2026): “Child's current health assessment was already on file. Parents were reminded that all health assessments must be submitted at least every 12 months for preschool children.”

Citation Jun 4, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications

Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)

The most recent documented first aid training completed and on file for Facility Person #1 was expired.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 1, 2026): “Following inspection on 6/4/26, Facility Person #1 was supervised at all times when interacting with children. She submitted her First Aid/CPR certification on 06/09/2026. Certification is now on file in the department.”

Citation Nov 24, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Hypothetical locations 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(4)

According to documentation of fire drills on file at the facility, during consecutive fire drills conducted on 8/7/25 and 10/2/25, the same hypothetical location of the fire was utilized for each fire drill.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 5, 2026): “A fire drill was conducted on December 2, 2025. At that time, the hypothetical fire location was designated as the storage room located in the Older Preschool classroom, not the center hallway as was listed on the 8/7/25 and 10/2/25 fire drill logs. The documentation from the 12/2/25 fire drill was…”

Citation Nov 24, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Written record 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(9)

The record of the fire drill conducted on 6/9/25 on file at the facility did not specify the hypothetical location of the fire or the number of children who participated in the drill.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 5, 2026): “A fire drill was conducted on December 2, 2025. At that time, the hypothetical fire location was designated as the storage room located in the Older Preschool classroom and the number of children in attendance was also specified. The documentation from the 12/2/25 fire drill was recorded in the…”

Citation Jun 28, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety

Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76

The banister to the loft in the older PS room was loose at the the top left side creating a pinch point between the corner pieces.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 10, 2023): “Loose banister corner pieces were covered with packing tape so it no longer creates a pinch point. Work order was submitted to UPMC Facilities team requesting that the banister be tightened for a permanent fix..”

Citation Jun 28, 2023 Inspection Health & medication

2 feet apart 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(f)

During nap time, a child was observed on a cot that lacked 2 feet of space on 3 sides. The left side was partially blocked by a plastic storage tub. The right side was partially blocked by a toy shelf.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 10, 2023): “On 6/28/2023, the child's cot was moved away from the toy shelf and the plastic storage tub was moved to a different location in the classroom.”

Citation Jun 28, 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 #1 contained consecutive health assessments dated more than 24 months apart. The most recent health assessment on file is now current.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 10, 2023): “Staff member was reminded at health assessments must be submitted within 24 months of the previous health assessment on file at the Child Development Center. Staff member's assessment on file is current and staff member's next assessment will be submitted within 24 months of the form on file.”

Citation Jun 28, 2023 Inspection Health & medication

Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)

The file for staff #2 did not contain the results of a screening for tuberculosis.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 10, 2023): “Results of the staff member's TB test were acquired from the UPMC Mercy Employee Health department on day of inspection. Results were negative and the test result page was printed and placed in the staff member's file.”

Citation Jun 28, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness

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

Based on the facility's fire drill documentation, consecutive drills conducted on 11/17/22 and 1/26/23 were 71 days apart.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 10, 2023): “The UPMC Mercy safety officer who conducts fire drills was reminded that they must be conducted at least once every 60 days.”

Citation Jun 28, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Written record 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(9)

Documentation of fire drills conducted from June 2022 to present did not include the hypothetical locations of the fire.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 10, 2023): “A fire drill will be conducted within 60 days of the previous drill. Documentation for that drill will include a hypothetical fire location. The UPMC Mercy safety officer who conducts fire drills will add a hypothetical fire location to his reports. Child Development Center director will also…”

Citation Jun 23, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety

Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76

Areas of rust and broken metal were observed on a gate in the outdoor play space.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 14, 2022): “On June 30, 2022, all areas of rust and broken metal were covered with heavy waterproof tape. Sharp edges are no longer exposed to children or staff. UPMC Mercy Facilities will work on a permanent solution.”

Citation Jun 23, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety

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

Two areas of broken plastic were observed on a sandbox in the outdoor play space. Two loose hinges, which created pinch points, were observed on the cabinets of a play kitchen in the older preschool room.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 14, 2022): “On 6/30/2022, heavy waterproof plastic tape was placed over the cracks on the sides of the children's sandbox. Also on 6/30/2022, the screws on the play kitchen's hinges were tightened so loose doors no longer caused a pinch point.”

Citation Jun 23, 2022 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 has not documented 30 day tests of the fire detection devices since June 2021.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 14, 2022): “On 6/30/2022, the smoke alarms were tested while the DHS certification representative was present. All alarms were in working order on that date. This test date was recorded in the facility's Monthly Smoke Alarm Testing log.”

“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.

Daily rates

Age group	Full time, per day	Part time, per day
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K)	$51.40	$43.40
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.)	$51.40	—

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

Capacity 59 children

Certificate status Regular

Certificate valid through Sep 7, 2027

Keystone STARS STAR 2
since Sep 8, 2025 · what STARS means

Operator UPMC Mercy

Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare

Phone (412) 232-5867

State certificate # CER-00261200

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Common questions

Has UPMC Mercy Child DVPT CTR Ermire had any serious violations?

No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 13 other citations, listed above.

Have there been complaints about UPMC Mercy Child DVPT CTR Ermire?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at UPMC Mercy Child DVPT CTR Ermire since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is UPMC Mercy Child DVPT CTR Ermire’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 2, effective Sep 8, 2025. 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 UPMC Mercy Child DVPT CTR Ermire compare with other daycares in Pittsburgh?

It is tied for #26 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 73% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was UPMC Mercy Child DVPT CTR Ermire last inspected?

Jun 4, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does UPMC Mercy Child DVPT CTR Ermire cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $51.40 for preschool, $51.40 for young school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs UPMC Mercy Child DVPT CTR Ermire?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is UPMC Mercy.

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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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