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202 Hometown Childcare Center

939 California Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 152023.8· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
131
open each week
5 days

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About 202 Hometown Childcare Center

202 Hometown Childcare Center is a child care center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 131 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
131 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
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Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity131 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for 202 Hometown Childcare Center

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
131 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00246838
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 31, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1

For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Mar 31, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (SEE IS CODE SHEET): Pediatric First Aid/CPR, PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 1, and PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 2.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2026

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “The two most recent mandated reporter trainings on file for Staff #1 are dated 1/19/21 and 3/29/26, more than 60 months apart. Staff #2 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (SEE IS CODE SHEET).”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2026

  2. Oct 22, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “The two most recent health assessments in the file for Staff Person #1 are dated more than 24 months apart: 8/14/23 and 9/5/25.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “The parent agreement form in the file for child #1 was reviewed and updated by the parent on 10/11/24 and 9/5/25, which is more than 6 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2025

  3. Mar 18, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “In the Toddler Room, an area of the wood floor was observed to be damaged containing exposed wood and rough edges with pieces of splintered wood accessible to children. In the housekeeping area of the large Preschool Room, a hole was observed in the ceiling due to water damage per the operator.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2025

  4. Mar 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 31, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “The file for child #1 lacked documentation of a health report within the last 12 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “The file for staff person #1 did not include 8 of the 12 annual clock hours of child care training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB

      “The file for staff person #3 did not include a TB screening and the results of the screening.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers

      “The diapering area in the Infant room was observed to have a plastic-lined, covered can, but was not hands-free.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “The two most recent health assessments on file for staff persons #1 and #2 are dated more than 24 months apart. Staff person #1: 1/13/22 and 10/3/24. Staff person #2: 3/22/22 and 8/28/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2024

  7. Oct 11, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

      “A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted in the SA-1 room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2023

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “The file for staff person #3 lacked documentation of Child Abuse clearance results prior to date of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under CPSL. Staff person #3 now has current Child Abuse clearance results dated 9/29/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “Staff person #1 did not complete the following pre-service training by 12/30/22: Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022. The training on file is dated 9/20/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2023

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “The two recent mandated reporter trainings on file for staff person #2 are dated more than 60 months apart: 8/23/18 and 9/22/23”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2023

  8. Dec 27, 2022Inspection9 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “The file for staff person #2 was observed to lack documentation of a health assessment being completed within 12 months prior to date of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “The file for facility person #2 lacked documentation of two written, nonfamily references. (See LIS CODE SHEET).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB

      “The file for staff #2 lacked documentation of a tuberculosis screening at initial employment. (See LIS CODE SHEET). The TB screening was observed to be dated 8/19/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric first aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “The file for staff person #2 was observed not to have completed pre-service Health and Safety training within 90 days of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET). The Health and Safety training on file is dated 10/14/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “One outlet cover was observed to be missing under the birthday board in the Toddler room, and two outlet covers were observed to be missing in the back of the room near the doors in the nap room which was accessible to children under the age of 5.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.111(b) Posted in group space

      “A written plan of daily activities was not posted in the Toddler play space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2023

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “The file for staff person #1 was observed to have documentation of PA FBI Clearance that was not renewed before the expiration date of the most current certification: 12/8/17 and 12/12/22. The file for staff person #2 lacked PA State Police clearance prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. Staff person #2 cannot work in the facility until the PA State Police clearance results are submitted and verified.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(b) Original container

      “One unlabeled blue spray bottle of cleaning fluid was observed in a cabinet in the PS Room. The staff person in the room identified the contents in the bottle as bleach water.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2022

  9. Jul 21, 2022Inspection19 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #3, #4 and #5 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2022

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “The file for staff person #1 and #6 was observed to have documentation of PA Criminal History Clearance, PA Child Abuse Clearance and FBI Clearance that was not renewed before the expiration date of the most current certification. The file for staff person #1 and #6 was observed to have documentation of mandated reporter training being completed more than 60 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “In the SA Room, a bottle of glass cleaner and carpet cleaner were observed on the window sill and accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(g) Clean and good repair

      “The boys bathroom located off of the coat room was observed to have a broken toilet paper holder in the first stall and was not in good repair. In the girls bathroom located off of the coat room, the bottom of the toilet had two exposed screws that did not have the round toilet bolt caps.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

      “In the nap room in front of the double doors, a table and a fan were observed to be blocking an exit.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.105 High Chairs

      “In the Toddler room, a six-seat toddler table lacked three T-shaped safety straps.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times

      “The agreement form on file for child #1 and #2 lacked the child's arrival and departure times.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “The emergency form on file for child #1 lacked the work address and work telephone number of the enrolling parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “The emergency form on file for child #1 lacked the release persons address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(c) Each child care space

      “Emergency contact information was not present in the Toddler room where children were receiving care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “The file for staff person #3 and #5 lacked documentation of a health assessment being completed within 12 months prior to date of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET). The health assessment on file for staff person #3 is dated 8/12/22 and for staff person #5 is dated 6/28/22. The file for staff person #7 lacked an updated health assessment. The most recent health assessment on file for staff person #7 is dated 10/2/19.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB

      “The file for staff person #3 and #5 lacked documentation of a tuberculosis screening at initial employment. (See LIS CODE SHEET).”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.171(c) Safe routes posted

      “Written notification of safe routes were observed not to be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

      “The facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location used by the parents. The certificate of compliance that was observed to be posted in the facility was dated 12/1/20-12/1/21.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “The file for staff person #1 lacked documentation of an annual minimum of 12 hour clock hours of child care training for the year December 19, 2020-December 19, 2021.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #1, #3, #4, #5 and #7 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety topics 31(f) (1-10).”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “The facility lacked policies regarding recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with crying, fussing, or distraught children, and prevention and identification of child maltreatment. The facility lacked updating their emergency plan to address volunteer emergency preparedness training, practice drills, and continuity of operations.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #1, #2, #6, and #7 has acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “The block room in the PS Room was observed to lack a working ceiling light. In the Toddler room, a fan fixture was observed not to be properly secured to the ceiling. This is evidenced by it hanging from the ceiling along with wires. The radiator covers in the PS Room and Toddler Room were observed to be broken causing pinch points.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2022

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Is 202 Hometown Childcare Center licensed?

Yes. 202 Hometown Childcare Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was 202 Hometown Childcare Center last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 31, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has 202 Hometown Childcare Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 4 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 10 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can 202 Hometown Childcare Center care for?

131, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does 202 Hometown Childcare Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are 202 Hometown Childcare Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does 202 Hometown Childcare Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 766-2103 to ask.

What is 202 Hometown Childcare Center's phone number?

(412) 766-2103.

Where is 202 Hometown Childcare Center?

939 California Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15202. The nearest other daycare we list is Lil Tykes Daycare, 0.2 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).