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2629 E Carson St, Pittsburgh, PA
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A Giving Heart
- licensed capacity
- 108
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About A Giving Heart
A Giving Heart is a child care center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 108 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 65 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 108 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 108 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for A Giving Heart
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 108 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00254856
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 13, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 65 rules in all · 64 corrected
- Records and paperwork 17
- Safety and hazards 12
- Health, medication and illness 10
- Supervision and ratios 9
- Building, equipment and play areas 7
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Background checks 1
- Transportation 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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Mar 13, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“CONTINUTED NON-COMPLIANCE: On 2/3/26 an unannounced renewal inspection was conducted at the facility. At approximately 2:40pm, Staff #1 and Staff #3 were observed switching classrooms. Staff #1 was observed exiting Room 104 leaving 4 children unsupervised for 5 seconds until Staff #3 crossed the hall to return to Room 104. On 3/13/26, an unannounced inspection was conducted. At approximately 11:50am, Staff #1 left Room 104 to open the front door, leaving Staff #2 alone with 1 infant, 2 young toddlers, and 2 older toddlers.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2026
Jan 4, 2026Inspection32 rules cited
3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“The agreement form for Child #3 lacked the fee amount.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2026
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The file for Child #2 and Child #3 lacked a child service report regarding the child's growth and development.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2026
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“The agreement form for Child #2, Child #3, and Child #4 lacked the child's date of admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2026
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The emergency contact form for Child #3 lacked the address for the child's physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2026
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for Staff #2, Staff #3, Staff #4, and Staff #5 contained a disclosure statement that expired on 1/31/25. The file for Staff #2 lacked a mandated reporter training. The file for Staff #3 contained a child abuse clearance dated 12/30/25, after the start date with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2026
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The most recent emergency plan training on file for Staff #1 is dated 12/19/24, more than 12 months prior to the date of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2026
3270.27(a)(4) Contact when ended
“The facility's emergency plan that was reviewed during the inspection lacked a method for to contact parents when an emergency has ended and how to safely be reunited with their child.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2026
3270.27(a)(3) Contact when arises
“The facility's emergency plan that was reviewed during the inspection lacked a method for to contact parents when an emergency situation arises.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2026
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“In Room 106, a hot glue gun with a long cord was observed in an unlocked cabinet and accessible, which could pose a threat to the health and safety of the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2026
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact form for Child #4 did not contain a complete home address for the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2026
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact form for Child #4 did not contain a complete address for the child's release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2026
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“Room 104 and Room 107 lacked emergency contact information for children present, and receiving care in the space.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2026
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The most recent emergency contact review for Child #3 is dated 6/17/25, more than 6 months prior to the date of inspection. The most recent emergency contact review for Child #4 is dated 6/15/25, more than 6 months prior to the date of inspection. The most recent agreement form review on file for Child #3 and Child #4 is dated 6/17/25, more than 6 months prior to the date of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2026
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On 2/3/26 at approximately 2:40pm, Staff #1 and Staff #3 were observed switching classrooms. Staff #1 was observed exiting Room 104 leaving 4 children unsupervised for 5 seconds until Staff #3 crossed the hall to return to Room 104.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2026
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Heating vents on the back wall in the Gym were observed to contain peeling paint. In the downstairs girl's bathroom, peeling plaster was observed behind all toilets. In the upstairs boy's bathroom, peeling blue paint was observed in the first stall.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2026
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“On 2/3/26 at approximately 2:40pm, Staff #1 and Staff #3 were observed switching classrooms. Staff #1 was observed exiting Room 104 leaving 4 children unsupervised for 5 seconds until Staff #3 crossed the hall to return to Room 104.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“In the entrance of the upstairs girl's bathroom, a broken tile was observed on the wall, and not in good repair.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2026
3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle
“Trash cans in Room 104, Room 107, the Gym, and all 4 bathrooms were observed to contain used tissues and paper towels and lacked a lid.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2026
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“In Room 104, alcohol wipes were observed on the chalkboard ledge and accessible to children. In the upstairs boy's bathroom, Simple Green and Clorox Bleach were observed in an unlocked closet and accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2026
3270.123(a) Signed
“The agreement form for Child #3 was not signed by the operator or the parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2026
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for Staff #4 and Staff #5, observed working alone in Room 104, did not include 2500 hours of experience in childcare.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2026
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“In Room 107, a power strip under the desk was observed to lack an outlet cover.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2026
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“On 2/3/26 at approximately 2:40pm, Staff #1 and Staff #3 were observed switching classrooms. Staff #1 was observed exiting Room 104 leaving 4 children unsupervised for 5 seconds until Staff #3 crossed the hall to return to Room 104.”
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“The health report form on file for Child #4 did not contain a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and if the child appears to be free from communicable disease.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2026
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The facility's emergency plan parent letter lacked accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2026
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The file for Staff #3 lacked an initial health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2026
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file for Staff #4 and Staff #5 lacked two written, nonfamily reference letters.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2026
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The facility's fire detection log documented dates 4/2/25-5/16/25, 8/4/25-9/11/25, 9/11/25-10/16/25, 10/16/25-11/19/25, and 12/16/25-1/21/26; more than 30 days apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2026
3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan
“The facility's emergency plan that was reviewed during the inspection lacked procedures for sheltering in place and lockdown.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2026
3270.27(a)(2) Emergency plan
“The facility's emergency plan that was reviewed during the inspection lacked procedures for evacuating to a location away from the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2026
3270.131(a) Health information
“The health report form on file for Child #1 is dated, 12/29/25, more than 60 days after the child's start date. The health report form on file for Child #2 is dated, 5/21/25, more than 60 days after the child's start date. The health report form on file for Child #5 is dated 6/2/25, more than 60 days after the child's start date.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2026
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“The facility's fire drill log documented dates 7/9/25-9/11/25, 9/11/25-11/19/25, and 11/19/25-1/2/26; more than 60 days apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2026
Apr 2, 2025Inspection25 rules cited
3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster
“In the upstairs boy's bathroom and the gym bathrooms, it was observed that the heating vents contained rust and bubbling paint.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025
3270.37(b)(1) HS/GED
“The file for Staff #4 lacked documentation of education and experience to be classified as an aide.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2025
3270.27(d) Plan posted
“A copy of the facility's current emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“In the girl's bathroom off the gym, bubbling paint/plaster was observed behind the toilets on the wall. In the boy's bathroom off the gym, broken paint/plaster was observed on the wall under the sink.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“In Room 107, adult scissors were observed on a desk and accessible to children. In Room 103, a screwdriver was observed in an unlocked drawer and accessible to children. In Room 102, pliers were observed on the heating vent and accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“The facility lacked handwashing signs posted at each toilet within the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“In Room 104, a metal cabinet near the exit door was observed to contain holes with sharp edges.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2025
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“In the upstairs girl's bathroom, exposed foam surrounding a pipe was accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. In the gym area, exposed foam surrounding a pipe was accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. In Room 102, various unattached screws were observed sitting on the heating vent and accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2025
3270.123(a) Signed
“The agreement form for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #5 was not signed by the operator.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025
3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“The agreement form for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #5 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The agreement form for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #5 lacked what services will be provided to the child and family.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“The agreement form for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #5 lacked arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“The agreement form for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #5 lacked the names of the release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The file for Staff #3 contained a staff health assessment and TB test dated 3/26/25, after the date of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025
3270.171(c) Safe routes posted
“A copy of the facility's written notification of safe routes and pick up/drop off procedures were not posted in a conspicuous location.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2025
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The emergency contact form for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3 lacked parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file for Facility Person #1, Facility Person #2, Staff #3, and Staff #4 lacked two written, nonfamily references.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2025
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“The facility lacked an annual traffic letter to local traffic safety authorities.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2025
3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted
“The facility lacked emergency telephone numbers posted in each classroom space.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2025
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“The agreement form for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #5 did not specify the date of the child's admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The emergency contact form for Child #5 lacked the child's insurance policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2025
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“The emergency contact form for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3 lacked parental consent for emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The emergency contact form for Child #5 lacked the name of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact forms for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3 lacked an address for the release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025
3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“The file for Child #4 lacked an agreement form. The agreement form for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #5 contained the original agreement form, not a copy.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025
Jan 2, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
3270.27(a)(4) Contact when ended
“The facility's emergency plan did not contain a method to contact parents that the emergency has ended and how to safely reunite with their children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 2, 2025
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid kit in Room 108, Room 104, Room 107, Room 103, Room 106, and Room 102 lacked soap.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2025
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The facility's emergency plan did not contain accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 2, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility's emergency plan did not contain a policy on continuity of operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 2, 2025
3270.27(a)(3) Contact when arises
“The facility's emergency plan did not contain a method to contact parents when an emergency situation arises.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 2, 2025
3270.18(a) On file at facility
“At the time of inspection, the facility did not possess liability insurance.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2025
3270.101(a) Age appropriate
“Room 106 lacked a sufficient amount of play equipment for school age children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025
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FAQ
Questions about A Giving Heart
Is A Giving Heart licensed?
Yes. A Giving Heart is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was A Giving Heart last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 13, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has A Giving Heart had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 65 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 64 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 A Giving Heart care for?
108, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does A Giving Heart accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are A Giving Heart's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does A Giving Heart cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 492-6955 to ask.
What is A Giving Heart's phone number?
(412) 492-6955.
Where is A Giving Heart?
2429 Charcot St, Pittsburgh, PA 15210. The nearest other daycare we list is NurtureRs By Nature Early Learning Childcare Cente, 0.7 miles away.