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Alliance Child Care Center

938 Summit St, McKeesport, PA 151323.4· 5 reviews
licensed capacity
101
open each week
5 days

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About Alliance Child Care Center

Alliance Child Care Center is a child care center in McKeesport, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 101 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, preschool and summer camp.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 67 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Before- and after-schoolSummer campFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to prekindergarten
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
101 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to prekindergarten
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, preschool and summer camp
ApproachFaith-based (McKeesport Alliance Church (Alliance Christian Child Care))
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity101 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Alliance Child Care Center

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
101 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00256761
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 8, 2026: 5 rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 67 rules in all · 67 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 15
  • Staff training and qualifications 14
  • Building, equipment and play areas 11
  • Records and paperwork 6
  • Safety and hazards 6
  • Background checks 5
  • Supervision and ratios 4
  • Discipline and child guidance 3
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Food and nutrition 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. Jul 8, 2026Complaint investigation5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(5) Physician/CRNP assessment

      “The Health Assessment on file for Staff Person #1 did not include an assessment by the health care provider regarding the individual's suitability to provide childcare.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2026

    • Background checks

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

      “Staff Person #1 was observed to be working with children during an unannounced inspection on July 8, 2026. The record for Staff Person #1 did not include the following clearances: PA State Police, PA Child Abuse, DHS FBI.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training

      “The most recent Pediatric First Aid/CPR on file for Staff Person #2 expired at the end of April 2026.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “The file for Staff Person #1 did not include two written, non-family references.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “The record for Staff Person #1 did not include written verification of their education.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2026

  2. Jul 8, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(5) Physician/CRNP assessment

      “The Health Assessment on file for Staff Person #1 did not include an assessment by the health care provider regarding the individual's suitability to provide childcare.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2026

    • Background checks

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

      “Staff Person #1 was observed to be working with children during an unannounced inspection on July 8, 2026. The record for Staff Person #1 did not include the following clearances: PA State Police, PA Child Abuse, DHS FBI.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training

      “The most recent Pediatric First Aid/CPR on file for Staff Person #2 expired at the end of April 2026.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “The file for Staff Person #1 did not include two written, non-family references.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “The record for Staff Person #1 did not include written verification of their education.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2026

  3. Apr 21, 2026Inspection16 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(e) Toilet and sinks proper height

      “The sink in the pink room lacked platforms or steps to allow children to approach the sink. Young toddlers were observed in the room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “Two stained ceiling tiles were observed in two restrooms; in the restroom connected to the yellow room and the girl's restroom in the lower hall. A displaced ceiling tile with gaps was observed in the red room. Several areas of sharp metal were observed on the corrugated aluminum siding of two counters in the school age room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted

      “The posting displaying emergency phone numbers in each of the rooms did not include the phone numbers for the nearest police department, fire department or ambulance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “The files for staff #5 and #9, designated as assistant group supervisors on the staff data sheet, did not include documentation of the qualifications required for the position. The file for staff #5 lacked proof of education. The file for staff #9 lacked verified experience with children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2026

    • Background checks

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

      “The file for staff #1 contained an FBI clearance which was not renewed within 60 months. The previous FBI clearance on file was dated 8/05/20 and was renewed 12/04/25. The file for staff #2 contained two clearances which were not renewed within 60 months. The previous child abuse on file was dated 2/26/21 and was renewed on 3/07/26. The previous FBI on file was dated 2/26/21 and was renewed on 3/24/26. The file for staff #4 contained two clearances which were not renewed within 60 months. The previous child abuse clearance on file was dated 3/05/21 and was renewed on 3/06/26. The previous FBI was dated 3/09/21 and was renewed 3/24/26. The file for staff #5 contained a state police clearance and an NSOR clearance applied for and completed after their first day in a child care position. The state police clearance was dated 10/21/25. The NSOR was dated 11/17/25. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET). The file for staff #7 contained three clearances which were not renewed within 60 months. The previous child abuse was dated 3/05/21 and was renewed 3/07/26. The previous FBI was dated 2/27/21 and was renewed on 3/24/26. The previous NSOR was dated 8/13/20 and was renewed 8/18/25. The file for staff #9 contained a disclosure statement which was not signed by a witness and was not dated. The file for staff #10 contained two clearances which were not renewed within 60 moths. The previous child abuse clearance was dated 2/25/21 and was renewed 3/07/26. The previous FBI clearance was dated 2/26/21 and was renewed 3/24/26.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “Staff person #3 did not renew mandated reporter training within 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 6/16/20 and the current mandated reporter training being dated 6/18/25.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #6 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire : Pediatric CPR and First Aid (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size

      “A broken arm rest was observed on an adult rocking chair in the nursery. A screw was missing resulting in the arm rest detaching from the frame along the back.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2026

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(f) 2 feet apart

      “A crib in use in the nursery lacked 2 feet of space on 3 sides. One side was blocked by an infant swing and another side was against a wall.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “The agreements for children #1 and #5 do not include the services to be provided. The file for child #4 does not include documentation of sharing a child service report with the parents in the past 6 months. The most recent report on file is dated 8/2025. The files for children #2 and #3 contain services reports shared with parents at intervals greater than 6 months, but are now current.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “The file for child #1, an infant, contained consecutive health reports dated more than 6 months apart. The most recent health report on file is now current.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers

      “The pedal on the hands free can located at the changing table in the pink room was not functioning and would not open the lid when pressed. Young toddlers were observed in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2026

    • 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 files for staff #2, #8, and #10 contained consecutive health assessments dated more than 24 months apart. The file for staff #5 contained an initial health assessment dated 5 months after their first day in a child care position. Current health assessments are now on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(d) Dated signature affixed

      “The agreement for child #1 does not include a date with the parental signature for the most recent review.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)(10)/3270.192(2)(iii) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “Staff person #5 did not complete training in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR within 90 days of hire. The training documentation was dated 10/27/25. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “Peeling paint was observed on the window shutters of the playhouse in the outdoor play space off the gym.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2026

  4. Oct 14, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff persons #1 and #2 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): #1 - health and safety training and pediatric first aid/cpr; #2 - part 2 of health and safety training. Part #1 was completed late.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2025

  5. Apr 22, 2025Inspection18 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(d) No harsh language

      “At approximately 12:30 PM the certification representative heard staff #1 using harsh language which included shouting "Get down", "Stop it", and "You know you aren't allowed up there".”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “The agreement for child #1 and child #3 did not include the services to be provided. The file for child #4 contained consecutive service reports dated more than 6 months apart; 3/11/24 and 2/09/25) A current report is now on file. The file for child #5 did not contain a current service report. The most recent report on file was dated 8/09/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.103 Small Toys and Objects

      “An empty plastic garbage bag was accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet in the boy's restroom on the main floor. A tear which exposed the inner foam filling was observed on the diapering pad in the Pink Room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “The file for child #2 contained consecutive health reports dated more than 6 months apart; 5/06/24 and 12/31/24. The most recent health report on file is now current.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2025

    • 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 #5 did not include a health assessment. The file for staff #1 contained an initial health assessment dated after their first day in a child care position.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “Based on the facility's fire drill log consecutive drills dated 10/15/24 and 1/13/25 were conducted 90 days apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “The file for staff #2 contained 9 of the 12 required hours of annual training completed between 12/2023 and 12/2024. Three additional hours are needed. The file for staff #4 contained 6 of the 12 required hours of annual training completed between 9/2023 and 9/2024. Six additional hours are needed.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “A cracked hand rail was observed on a plastic slide in the small outdoor play space. Exposed foam padding was observed on two pink child size folding chairs in the Purple Room.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(j) Running water - diapering

      “In the Orange OT Room, the diapering area was approximately 13 feet from the source of running water. The activity/meal table was located on the route children travel from the diapering area to the sink.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “Stained ceiling tiles were observed in the following areas; 2 in the hallway outside the gym and two in the Blue Preschool room.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “The following toxics were observed to be accessible to children: sanitizer spray and wipes in an unlocked floor level cabinet in the Orange Room. The safety lock in place was not functioning as intended. Lysol spray in an unlocked drawer of the restroom connected to the school age loft room and used by preschoolers, and disinfecting wipes in an unlocked cabinet in the girl's restroom on the main floor.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.62(b) Play space - 65 square feet/child

      “Children were observed playing in an outdoor area which has not been measured and is not included in the facility's certificate of compliance. Based on statements made by staff, the area has been used regularly for several years. The area is located near the entry between the parking lot and two streets.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.61(c) 40 square feet wall-to-wall

      “Based on schedules posted in the classrooms and statements made by staff, the Sanctuary is used by the program every Friday. The Sanctuary has not been measured and is not included on the facility's certificate of compliance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2025

    • Background checks

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

      “The file for staff #1 contained an NSOR certificate dated 3/10/25 which is more than 45 days after their date of hire (SEE LIS CODE SHEET). Staff #1 was not suspended after 45 days. Staff #6 did not update mandated reporter training within 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 5/05/19 and the most recent training being dated 6/03/24. Current mandated reporter training is now on file. The file for staff #5 lacked a disclosure statement.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii) Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “Staff #1completed the health and safety course titled Health and Safety Basics (6 hours), but did not complete the required health and safety update course titled Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 (1 hour) training within 90 days of hire. Documentation of completing Health and Safety Training Part 1 and Part 2 is now on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “Staff #4 did not renew their certification in pediatric CPR and first aid on or before the expiration of the previous certification. The certifications are dated 6/12/22 and 9/17/24. Current training is now on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.21 General Health and Safety

      “Adult scissors and a claw type staple remover with sharp points were accessible to children on the teacher's desk in the Red Preschool Room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.111(b) Posted in group space

      “A written plan of daily activities was not posted in the gym.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2025

  6. Apr 4, 2024Inspection27 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a)/3270.131(e) Health information/ACIP recommended immunization record

      “The file for Child #1 did not contain an initial health assessment and written verification of immunizations within 60 days from enrollment (SEE LIS CODE SHEET). The initial health assessment and written verification of immunizations on file for Child #3 are dated 2/5/24, which is more than 60 days from date of enrollment (SEE LIS CODE SHEET). Child #1 must be dismissed from care by close of business on 4/10/24 and may only return to care when the immunization record is update or when the parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “The fire drill log on file included fire drills conducted 5/15/23-7/15/23 & 7/15/23-9/15/23, more than 60 days apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(g) Professional development certificate

      “The files for Staff #1, Staff #2, Staff #4. Staff #5, and Staff #9 contained the Health and Safety Basic Training 6 Hour Course dated prior to 9/30/2016, and therefore lacked the 10 hour Get Started with Center-Based Care: Building Blocks for Quality.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “The two most recent parent updates of the Financial Agreement form on file for Child #4 (6/30/2023 & 3/1/2024) and Child #5 (8/16/23 & 4/1/2024) are dated, more than 6 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated

      “In the Blue Room, children's lunch boxes contained potentially hazardous food (yogurt, cheese stick, and chicken nuggets) which needed refrigerated.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB

      “The file for Staff #7 lacked documentation of a Tuberculosis screening. The file for Staff #3 (5/4/23) and Staff #8 (3/21/23) contained documentation of a Tuberculosis screening dated after their date of hire (SEE LIS CODE SHEET).”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 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 #2 (1/8/21 & 2/24/23) Staff #6 (11/2/21 & 1/26/24) are dated more than 24 months apart. The file for Staff #7 contained an initial health assessment dated 3/7/24, which is beyond the date of hire (SEE LIS CODE SHEET).”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers

      “Based on a discussion with staff in the Orange Room, the staff person uses their hands to open the hands-free can when disposing a diaper.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(5) Original label

      “An Albuterol labeled for Child #6 with the expiration date of 1/2023 and an Epi-Pen for Child #7 with the expiration date of 1/2024, were observed in the locked medication drawer in the Office.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “The Emergency Contact forms for Child #1, Child #4, and Child #5 lacked addresses for all listed release persons.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “The Emergency Contact form for Child #1 lacked a complete home address for the enrolling parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

      “The Emergency Contact form for Child #2 lacked an address for the child's physician or source of medical care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.

      “The Financial Agreement forms on file for Child #3 and Child #7 were the original copies, which is to be given to the parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons

      “The Financial Agreement form on file for Child #5 lacked the Release Person's Name.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2024

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(f) 2 feet apart

      “Two cribs in the Nursery were observed to lack 2 feet on 3 sides, while the crib was in use.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “Foam blocks with peeling plastic were observed in the Gym, which could be hazardous to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “Ripped carpet and splintered wood pieces were observed on a riser in the Loft.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “The first aid kit in the Nursery lacked an assortment of bandages.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle

      “A trash receptacle in the Orange Room contained human secretions that were not contained in a closed, plastic-lined receptacle.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(c) Toxic use- no contamination

      “Cleaning toxics were observed uncontained and above loose diapers in the Yellow and Orange rooms, which could be hazardous to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “Lysol spray cleaner was observed under the sink in an unlocked cabinet and on the top of the toilet in the Nursery, which was accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2024

    • Background checks

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

      “The Child Abuse clearance on file for Staff #3 was dated 4/21/23, after their date of hire (SEE LIS CODE SHEET). The application for the DHS FBI clearance for Staff #3 (4/18/23) and Staff #8 (3/23/23) were dated after their date of hire. Therefore, Staff #3 and Staff #8 were incorrectly provisionally hired. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET). The disclosure statement on file for Staff #8 was dated 5/1/23, after their date of hire (SEE LIS CODE SHEET).”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2024

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “Staff #7 did not complete the Mandated Reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (SEE LIS CODE SHEET).”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #7 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Get Started with Center-Based Care: Building Blocks for Quality (12/8/23). Staff #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: Apr 19, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.21 General Health and Safety

      “In the Loft, adult scissors were observed were accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “Staff #5 and Staff #9 were observed working alone and did not complete the appropriate Heath and Safety training. Both Staff #5 and Staff #9 completed the 6 hour Health and Safety Basics training prior to 9/30/16, but needed the 10 hour Get Started with Center-Based Care: Building Blocks for Quality.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “A power strip in the Loft lacked protective outlet covers, which was accessible to children ages 5 and younger.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2024

  7. Apr 11, 2023Inspection10 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “A bottle of Purell Professional Surface Disinfectant, 128 oz, was located in a closet with a curtain in the school-age room, which stated, "Keep out of reach of children," and was accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “A handwashing sign was not posted at two (2) toilets in the school-age room.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2023

    • 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 #1, Staff #5, and Staff #8 exceeded the 24-month renewal requirement. The file for Staff #10 did not contain documentation of a Health Assessment or Mantoux test at initial hire or thereafter.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

      “The file for Staff #9 (see IS Code Sheet) contained documentation of Pediatric First-Aid/CPR training on 9.22.22, which exceeded 90 days of hire.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “The file for Staff #10, did not contain two, written, nonfamily references.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2023

    • Background checks

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

      “The file for Staff #3 contained State Police Clearances dated 8.8.15 and 8.25.20, and Child Abuse Clearances dated 8.19.15 and 8.21.20, which exceeded the 60-month renewal requirement. The file for Staff #6 contained FBI Clearances dated 3.4.16 and 3.9.21, which exceeded the 60-month renewal requirement. The file for Staff #7 contained State Police Clearances dated 9.25.13 and 4.9.19, Child Abuse Clearances dated 10.1.13 and 4.19.19, and FBI Clearances dated 10.1.13 and 4.11.19, which exceeded the 60-month renewal requirement.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2023

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “The file for Staff #3 contained documentation of Mandated Reporter Training on 8.14.15 and 8.26.20, which exceeded the 60-month renewal requirement. The file for Staff #4 contained documentation of Mandated Reporter Training on 5.6.15 and 5.19.20, which exceeded the 60-month renewal requirement. The file for Staff #7 contained documentation of Mandated Reporter Training on 6.23.15 and 3.14.21, which exceeded the 60-month renewal requirement.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.63 Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space

      “A black cable line, which was strung along the back of the building in the small outdoor, fenced play yard, was loose in one (1) area, hung down low, was accessible to children, and created a choking/strangling hazard for children in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “The file for Staff #2 contained documentation of Pediatric First-Aid/CPR training on 5.7.19 and 5.20.21, which exceeded the expiration date of the previous training.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy

      “The files for Child #1 and Child #2 did not contain documentation of the Influenza vaccination in accordance with the ACIP recommendations.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2023

  8. Apr 20, 2022Inspection20 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “The proof of purchase for the interconnected fire detection system was not available at the time of the inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)(10)/3270.192(2)(iii) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “The file for Staff #5 contained certification in pediatric first-aid and CPR obtained more than 90 days after hire.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2022

    • Background checks

      3270.192(4) CPSL information

      “The file for Staff #3 contained documentation of current state police, child abuse and FBI clearances, yet lacked documentation of previous clearances. The clearances had been reviewed at a previous inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “The files for Staff #1, #4, #6 and #7 contained consecutive health assessments dated more than 24 months apart. The file for Staff #3 contained a most recent health assessment conducted more than 24 months ago.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers

      “During an observed diaper change in the Nursery, the hands-free mechanism of the lidded can was not operable.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

      “The files for Child #2 and #4 contained record of immunization history which lacked current influenza vaccinations.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii) Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “The files for Staff #2 and #5 contained health and safety basics training completed more than 90 days after hire.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2022

    • Background checks

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

      “The file for Staff #2 contained application for NSOR clearance and completed NSOR clearance, both dated after the date of hire. The file for Staff #5 contained an NSOR clearance after the date of hire, with no application for NSOR clearance present in file.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51 Similar Age Level

      “During assessment of supervision and ratio in the Red Room 4/20/22 at 11 AM, one PS child was observed to be alone and unsupervised in the bathroom off the hall, outside of the Red Room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “Toxic paint and primer were observed in a unlocked closet outside the boys bathroom,.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children

      “The first-aid kit in the SA Room was observed to be accessible to children on a low shelf.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “Splintered wooden fence slats were observed on the left side slats of the small playground. Pieces of glass were observed on the ground near the right upper fence of the large playground. Animal feces were observed on the ground near the top fight of the large playground.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2022

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “The rest equipment in the gym was observed to lack labels for some of the children using the rest equipment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “During assessment of supervision and ratio in the Red Room 4/20/22 at 11 AM, one PS child was observed to be alone and unsupervised in the bathroom off the hall, outside of the Red Room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “During assessment of supervision and ratio in the Red Room 4/20/22 at 11 AM, one PS child was observed to be alone and unsupervised in the bathroom off the hall, outside of the Red Room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

      “The file for Child #4 contained an emergency contact form which lacked the telephone number of the child's medical provider.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “The file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact form which lacked the home telephone number of the enrolling parent. The files for Child #3 and #5 contained emergency contact forms which lacked the work address and telephone number of the enrolling parents.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “The file for Child #2 contained an emergency contact form which lacked the full address of the release person. The file for Child #4 contained an emergency contact form which lacked the address and telephone number of the release person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

      “The file for Child #2 contained consecutive health reports dated more than 12 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “The files for Staff #2 and #5 contained documentation of mandated reporter training completed more than 90 days after hire. The files for Staff #3 and #4 contained current mandated reporter training but lacked documentation of previous mandated reporter training, making in unable to be determined if current training was completed within 60 months of previous training.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 16, 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 Alliance Child Care Center licensed?

Yes. Alliance Child Care Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Alliance Child Care Center last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 8, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Alliance Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 67 rules across 6 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 67 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 Alliance Child Care Center care for?

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

Does Alliance Child Care Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Alliance Child Care Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Alliance Child Care Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 678-1169 to ask.

What is Alliance Child Care Center's phone number?

(412) 678-1169.

Where is Alliance Child Care Center?

938 Summit St, McKeesport, PA 15132. The nearest other daycare we list is KCE Champions at Francis McClure Elementary School, 1.1 miles away.

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