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Animal Crackers Playhouse
- licensed capacity
- 38
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Animal Crackers Playhouse
Animal Crackers Playhouse is a child care center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 38 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:45 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with pre-k, preschool and toddler care. It says it provides meals.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 45 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Preschool / pre-KMeals providedOpens before 7 AM
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 5:45 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 38 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 5:45 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Programs | Pre-K, preschool and toddler care |
|---|---|
| Approach | Play-based |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Licensed capacity | 38 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Animal Crackers Playhouse
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 38 children
- License number
- #CER-00257841
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 15, 2026: 11 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 45 rules in all · 34 corrected
- Records and paperwork 12
- Health, medication and illness 10
- Safety and hazards 7
- Supervision and ratios 5
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Background checks 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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Jun 15, 2026Visit11 rules cited
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“2ND CITATIAON: The child file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact information form that was observed to lack the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 5/12/26”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2026
3270.123(a)(2) Date fee to be paid
“2ND CITATION: The child file for Child #1 through Child #5 contained a financial agreement form that lacked the date on which the fee is to be paid. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 5/12/26”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2026
3270.123(a) Signed
“2ND CITATION: The child file for Child #1 through Child #5 contained a financial agreement form that lacked the operator's signature. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 5/12/26”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2026
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“2ND CITATION: The child file for Child #1 through Child #5 contained a financial agreement form that lacked the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 5/12/26”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2026
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“2ND CITATION: The child file for Child #1 through Child #5 contained a financial agreement form that lacked mention of services to be provided. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 5/12/26”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2026
3270.182(3) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“2ND CITATION: The child file for Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5 contained an emergency contact information form that was observed to lack signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 5/12/26”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2026
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“2ND CITATION: The child file for Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5 contained an emergency contact information form that was observed to lack signed parental consent for emergency medical care for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 5/12/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2026
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“2ND CITATION: The child file for Child #2 and Child #5 contained an emergency contact information form that was observed to lack the information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent or physician. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 5/12/26”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2026
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“2ND CITATION: The child file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact information form that was observed to lack the address of the child's physician. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 5/12/26”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2026
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“2ND CITATION: The child file for Child #1 through Child #5 contained a financial agreement form that lacked the date of the child's admission. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 5/12/26”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2026
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“2ND CITATION: The child file for Child #1 through Child #5 contained a financial agreement form that lacked the child's arrival and departure times. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 5/12/26”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2026
May 12, 2026Inspection19 rules cited
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“In the lunchroom, two pairs of adult scissors were observed stored inside an unlocked drawer located to the right of the dishwasher and considered accessible to the children who were in the room eating a snack.”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2026
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first-aid kits in the Preschool Room, Library Center, Learning Center, Art Room, and Toddler Room were observed to lack soap.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2026
3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) Written plan/Posted in group space
“The Library Center, Learning Center, Art Room, and Toddler Room were observed to lack a daily schedule posted in the room.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2026
3270.123(a) Signed
“The child file for Child #1 through Child #5 contained a financial agreement form that lacked the operator's signature.”
3270.123(a)(2) Date fee to be paid
“The child file for Child #1 through Child #5 contained a financial agreement form that lacked the date on which the fee is to be paid.”
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“The child file for Child #1 through Child #5 contained a financial agreement form that lacked the child's arrival and departure times.”
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“The child file for Child #1 through Child #5 contained a financial agreement form that lacked the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“The child file for Child #1 through Child #5 contained a financial agreement form that lacked the date of the child's admission.”
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The child file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact information form that was observed to lack the address of the child's physician”
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“The child file for Child #2 and Child #5 contained an emergency contact information form that was observed to lack the information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent or physician.”
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The child file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact information form that was observed to lack the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“The Preschool Room, Library Center, Learning Center, Art Room, and Toddler Room were observed to lack a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2026
3270.131(c)/3270.182(1) Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The child file for Child #2 was observed to contain a health report on file that was not signed by a physician, physician's assistant, or a CRNP.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026
3270.182(3) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“The child file for Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5 contained an emergency contact information form that was observed to lack signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.”
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The child file for Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5 contained an emergency contact information form that was observed to lack signed parental consent for emergency medical care for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Upon review of the facility's 30-day fire testing documentation, the following tests were observed to have been conducted more than 30 days apart: 2/10/26 - 4/9/26 (58 Days).”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2026
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“The facility lacked a means to provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional childcare office.”
Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2026
3270.131(a) Health information
“The child file for Child #2 was observed to contain a health report on file that lacked a date. Therefore, it cannot be determined if the health report was provided in accordance with the regulatory requirements.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The child file for Child #1 through Child #5 contained a financial agreement form that lacked mention of services to be provided.”
Nov 7, 2025Inspection15 rules cited
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“The facility lacked proof of having sent a copy of their emergency plan to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2025
3270.27(a)(2) Emergency plan
“The facility emergency plan was observed to lack a plan for accommodations for evacuation of children from the facility building and to a location away from the facility premises.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2025
3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan
“The facility emergency plan was observed to lack a plan for accommodations for shelter of children during a lock-down and for shelter in place at the facility during an emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2025
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The facility emergency plan was observed to lack a plan for accommodating infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The staff file for Staff person #1 was observed to lack two nonfamily references.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2025
3270.107 Refrigerator
“The refrigerator in the kitchen area was observed to lack an operating thermometer inside the fridge.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“In the Playroom, the vinyl on multiple tumbling mats were observed to be frayed or peeling off exposing the foam inside causing it not to be in good repair.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2025
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“In the Toddler Room, the diapering area was observed to lack a plastic lined handsfree waste receptacle.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“The following were observed to not be in good repair: In the Toddler Room a 1.5inch by .5 inch hole from a previous phone line was observed in the wall to the left of the doorway. In the Playroom parts of a cove base located on the yellow wall was observed to be detached from the wall. In the Preschool Room a plastic phone jack rectangular plate was observed to be partially detached from the wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2025
3270.75(a) In child care spaces
“The Library Center, Art Room, and Learning Center were all observed to lack a first-aid kit.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2025
3270.36(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 30 credits/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The staff file for Staff person #1, who is functioning as an Assistant Group Supervisor, lacked proof of education.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2025
3270.34(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) Bachelor's + 1 yr/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The staff file for Staff person #2, who is functioning as the director, lacked proof of 1 year of experience working with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The staff file for Staff person #1 and Staff person #2 were observed to lack a signed disclosure statement. The staff file for Staff person #2 was also observed to lack a National Sex Offender Registry Check.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility emergency plan was observed to lack information regarding volunteer emergency preparedness and continuity of operations included in their emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2025
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The facility emergency plan was observed to lack mention of conducting emergency plan drills annually.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2025
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FAQ
Questions about Animal Crackers Playhouse
Is Animal Crackers Playhouse licensed?
Yes. Animal Crackers Playhouse is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Animal Crackers Playhouse last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 15, 2026, with 11 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Animal Crackers Playhouse had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 45 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 34 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 Animal Crackers Playhouse care for?
38, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Animal Crackers Playhouse accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Animal Crackers Playhouse's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:45 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Animal Crackers Playhouse cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 952-9132 to ask.
What is Animal Crackers Playhouse's phone number?
(412) 952-9132.
Where is Animal Crackers Playhouse?
9625 Perry Hwy Lower Level, Pittsburgh, PA 15237. The nearest other daycare we list is YMCA of Greater PGH/McKnight Elementary, 0.9 miles away.