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Banks Learning Center Four
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About Banks Learning Center Four
Banks Learning Center Four is a child care center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 33 children, serving school-age children.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 21 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 33 children
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| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 33 childrenFrom the state license |
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Inspection reports for Banks Learning Center Four
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 33 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00254703
Summary
13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 11, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 13 visits · 21 rules in all · 21 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 8
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Records and paperwork 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Safety and hazards 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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Feb 11, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file of Child #1, a preschool age child (see LIS code sheet), contained a health assessment dated 7/18/2024, but did not contain documentation of an assessment completed within the last 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2026
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“The health assessments on file for Child #1 and #2 did not contain statements they appear to be free from communicable disease and able to participate in child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2026
May 5, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file of staff #1 contained health assessments dated 3/30/2023 and 4/15/2025, exceeding 24 months.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2025
3270.163(a)(1) Dairy
“For lunch, the children were served a peanut butter and jelly "Uncrustable," banana, cheese balls and apple juice. The children were not provided a dairy product.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2025
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“The emergency contact form of child #1 was not present in the toddler room where the child was receiving care.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2025
Nov 25, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The FBI clearances of staff #1 were more than 60 months apart (4/17/2019 and 4/23/2024).”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2024
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“The trash can in the front restroom contained a trash can where the swing lid was not operating leaving the trash can uncovered.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2024
3270.124(a) Each child emergency contact person
“The emergency contact information of child #1 did not contain the telephone number for an individual listed as an emergency contact.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2024
3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted
“The telephone in the preschool classroom did not have the fire department number posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2024
Sep 4, 2024Complaint investigation7 rules cited
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“Based on interviews with staff and witnesses, when a fire drill was occurring on 9/3/2024, staff #1, who was supervising child #1, was unaware child #1 exited the building by themselves creating a 0:1 staff to child ratio for approximately 15-20 minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“**Based on interviews with staff and witnesses, when a fire drill was occurring on 9/3/2024, staff #1, who was supervising child #1, was unaware child #1 exited the building. Child #1 was discovered by a passing pedestrian with whom the child remained for approximately 15-20 minutes until staff #1 came out of the building, thanked the pedestrian, and took the child back into the facility. During the time the child was unsupervised outside the facility, the pedestrian observed the child leave the sidewalk and walk between two cars heading towards a very busy city street.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2025
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“Based on interviews with staff and witnesses, when a fire drill was occurring on 9/3/2024, staff #1, who was supervising child #1, was unaware child #1 exited the building. Child #1 was discovered by a passing pedestrian with whom the child remained for approximately 15-20 minutes until staff #1 came out of the building, thanked the pedestrian, and took the child back into the facility. During the time the child was unsupervised outside the facility, the pedestrian observed the child leave the sidewalk and walk between two cars heading towards a very busy city street.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2024
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“Based on interviews with staff and witnesses, when a fire drill was occurring on 9/3/2024, staff #1, who was supervising child #1, was unaware child #1 exited the building. Child #1 was discovered by a passing pedestrian with whom the child remained for approximately 15-20 minutes until staff #1 came out of the building, thanked the pedestrian, and took the child back into the facility. During the time the child was unsupervised outside the facility, the pedestrian observed the child leave the sidewalk and walk between two cars heading towards a very busy city street.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“****Based on interviews with staff and witnesses, when a fire drill was occurring on 9/3/2024, staff #1, who was supervising child #1, was unaware child #1 exited the building. Child #1 was discovered by a passing pedestrian with whom the child remained for approximately 15-20 minutes until staff #1 came out of the building, thanked the pedestrian, and took the child back into the facility. During the time the child was unsupervised outside the facility, the pedestrian observed the child leave the sidewalk and walk between two cars heading towards a very busy city street.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 26, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“***Based on interviews with staff and witnesses, when a fire drill was occurring on 9/3/2024, staff #1, who was supervising child #1, was unaware child #1 exited the building. Child #1 was discovered by a passing pedestrian with whom the child remained for approximately 15-20 minutes until staff #1 came out of the building, thanked the pedestrian, and took the child back into the facility. During the time the child was unsupervised outside the facility, the pedestrian observed the child leave the sidewalk and walk between two cars heading towards a very busy city street..”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2024
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“Based on interviews with staff and witnesses, when a fire drill was occurring on 9/3/2024, staff #1, who was supervising child #1, was unaware child #1 exited the building. Child #1 was discovered by a passing pedestrian with whom the child remained for approximately 15-20 minutes until staff #1 came out of the building, thanked the pedestrian, and took the child back into the facility. During the time the child was unsupervised outside the facility, the pedestrian observed the child leave the sidewalk and walk between two cars heading towards a very busy city street. During this time, Staff #1 was unaware of Child #1's whereabouts and was not physically present with Child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2024
Aug 26, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“A large black trash bag was draped over the half wall between the preschool/school-age and toddler classrooms. The trash bag could be reached and pulled down by a child in either of the classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Bic Wite-Out Quick Dry Correction Fluid labeled "keep out of the reach of children," was accessible to children on the desk in the preschool/school-age classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The facility did not have documentation of a current annual inspection of the fire detections system. The last inspection was dated 8/2/2023. The facility tested the system manually to verify it was operating properly.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2024
- Jul 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 13, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“At approximately 10:00 am, staff person #1 identified 4 infants and 1 young toddler in their primary supervisory group in the infant classroom. Since the youngest child, in this case an infant, determines the staff to child ratio, staff person #1 was not in compliance with 1:4 ratio.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2024
Show 6 earlier visits
- Feb 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 8, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“SECOND CITATION (FIRST CITATION ON 8/8/2023): The file of child #1 contained an immunization record which did not contain documentation of the recommended immunizations recommended by the ACIP or an acceptable exemption.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2024
Jan 8, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“SECOND CITATION (FIRST CITATION ON 8/8/2023): The file of child #1 contained an immunization record which did not contain documentation of the recommended immunizations recommended by the ACIP or an acceptable exemption.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2024
Aug 8, 2023Inspection21 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The emergency plan did not contain a contingency plan or contingency fund which can help strategize how repairs will be paid for, how staff will be paid and continue to run the business after a disaster or emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The file of facility person #6, who had taken the required health and safety topics under regulation 3270.31(f)(1-9) on the "Better Kid Care - Penn State Extension" between 9/30/2016 and 10/4/2022, contained documentation of completion of the 1 hour "Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022"after 12/30/2022 (dated 3/8/2023).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2023
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The child abuse clearances of facility person #2 exceeded 60 months (8/31/2017 and 1/23/2023).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2023
3270.37(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) Aide qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file of facility person #1, identified as an aide, did not have documentation of education or experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2023
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“Upon arrival at the facility at approximately 10:10 am, 13 children were present in the toddler classroom. Facility person #1 identified 3 children (1 infant, 1 young toddler and 1 older toddler), facility person #4 identified 6 children (1 young toddler, 2 older toddlers and 3 preschoolers) and facility person #5 identified 4 children (1 young toddler, 2 older toddlers and 1 preschooler) in their supervisory groups. The supervisory group of facility person #4, who identified 6 children, contained a young toddler creating a 1:5 staff to child ratio.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2023
3270.66(c) Toxic use- no contamination
“As the toddlers were sitting at the table waiting for lunch, facility person #4 pumped hand sanitizer into the children's hands. As they assisted in having the children rub their hands together, sanitizer dripped to the table in front of the children where it was easily accessible. The facility did not have signed parental consent as per Announcement C-09-#4 to use hand sanitizer with the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2023
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“As the toddlers were sitting at the table waiting for lunch, facility person #4 pumped hand sanitizer into the children's hands. When asked, facility person #4 stated the children did wash their hands in the bathroom, but since they played with toys since, the hand sanitizer was being used.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2023
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“The preschool classroom contained a dorm size refrigerator which was not anchored to the child-sized table it was sitting on and could tip over on a child and cause bodily injury.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2023
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“A written plan of daily activities was not posted in the indoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2023
3270.112 Infant/Toddler Stimulation
“Child #1, identified as an infant (see coded LIS sheet) was in an infant seat from the time of the certification representative's arrival at approximately 10:10 am until approximately 11:20 am when the child was taken out of the seat to finish being fed.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2023
3270.123(a) Signed
“The file of child #2 did not contain a financial agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2023
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The financial agreement of child #1 did not include the services to be provided to the family and the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2023
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“The financial agreement of child #1 did not include the persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2023
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“The financial agreement of child #1 did not include the child's admission date.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2023
3270.123(b) Parent receives original
“The file of child #1 contained the original financial agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2023
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 indoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2023
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The file of child #1 contained an immunization record which did not contain documentation of the recommended immunizations recommended by the ACIP or an acceptable exemption.”
3270.166(5) Six-months-old held
“Child #1, who is 6 months of age or younger (see coded LIS sheet), was being fed a bottle by facility person #4 while sitting in an infant seat was not being held.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2023
20.71(a)(7) Fraud or deceit in obtaining or attempting to obtain a certificate of compliance
“The file of facility person #1 contained a health assessment which appeared to be manipulated and after a conversation with representatives of the medical facility listed on said health assessment, it was determined facility person #1 had not been seen by the physician assistant who signed, or office listed on the assessment confirming it was in fact falsified.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2023
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file of facility person #2 contained documentation of 6 training hours between their annual training year of 12/19/2021 to 12/19/2022. An additional 6 hours was taken on 1/3/2023 providing facility person #2 with 12 hours. The file of facility person #4 and #5 each contained documentation of 9 training hours between their annual training year of 12/19/2021 to 12/19/2022. An additional 3 hours were taken on 1/2/2023 providing facility persons #4 and #5 each with 12 hours.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2023
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Documentation of the inspection of the fire detection system by fire safety professionals exceeded 12 months (5/11/2022 and 8/2/2023).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2023
Jun 7, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
3270.94(a)(4) Hypothetical locations
“The infant room was documented as the hypothetical location of the consecutive fire drills conducted on 12/6/2022 and 1/10/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The files of facility person #2, #3 and #4 and #5 who took the 6- or 10-hour health and safety training prior to 10/4/2022, contained documentation of the required one-hour updated health and safety training course, "Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update" dated after the required completion date of 12/30/2022. The file of facility person #6 contained the acceptable health and safety training prior to 10/4/2022 but did not include documentation of completion of the additional one-hour "Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update."”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2023
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Documentation of the current annual inspection of the fire detection system was dated 7/18/2023 with the prior inspection documented as conducted 4/2022 which is more than 12 months between inspections.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2023
3270.24(a) Immediate access
“At approximately 11:50 am, the certification representative arrived at the door of the facility and rang the doorbell. At approximately 11:52 am, facility person #1 opened the door about 6-10 inches. The certification representative identified themselves while presenting their identification. Facility person #1 stated they needed to get someone and closed the door. Certification representative was let in approximately 8 minutes later when the door was opened by the buzzer system in the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2023
Aug 17, 2022Inspection9 rules cited
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The facility did not have documentation of an annual emergency drill between 12/19/2020 and 12/19/2021, but did contain one dated 5/16/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2022
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facilities emergency plan did not include a plan for continuity of operations in the event of a disaster or emergency in the area.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2022
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“The Toddler Classroom contained a green play Jeep, and the push bar to push the Jeep was broken/cracked in half causing an opening on each side with rough edges. The broken push bar exposed the children to pinch and crush points and rough edges.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2022
3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The immunization record of child #1 lacked 1 Rotavirus, 2 DTAP, 1 HIB, 2 Pneumococcal and 1 Polio vaccinations.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The PA state police clearance of facility person #1 and 2, both dated 1/31/2021, stated the "request was under review," and lacked a dissemination date to verify the PA state police clearances were not complete. Facility person #1 and 2 were observed caring for children during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2022
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact information of child #1 did not contain the address of 1 release person, and the information of child #2 did not contain the addresses of 3, and telephone numbers of 2 release persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2022
3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted
“The Infant/Toddler and Toddler Classrooms and the office each contained 1 cordless phone which did not contain the telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center and the other did not contain the number of the nearest hospital. The Infant/Toddler Classroom contained an additional phone which did not have the telephone number of the nearest hospital.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2022
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“An unlit cigarette was observed on the floor of the Infant/Toddler Classroom in front of the facility person and within direct reach of 2 young children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2022
3270.66(c) Toxic use- no contamination
“Cleaning materials were stored on top of the cubby in the children's restroom off of the Toddler Classroom. The toxic cleaning materials were labeled "keep out of the reach of children," and would constitute a hazard to the children if any of the containers leaked onto the diapers directly below the cleaning materials.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2022
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Questions about Banks Learning Center Four
Is Banks Learning Center Four licensed?
Yes. Banks Learning Center Four is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Banks Learning Center Four last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on February 11, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Banks Learning Center Four had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 8 of 13 visits in the last 3 years; 21 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 Banks Learning Center Four care for?
33, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Banks Learning Center Four accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Banks Learning Center Four's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (412) 322-2333 to confirm.
How much does Banks Learning Center Four cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 322-2333 to ask.
What is Banks Learning Center Four's phone number?
(412) 322-2333.
Where is Banks Learning Center Four?
409 E Ohio St, Pittsburgh, PA 15212. The nearest other daycare we list is Community Preschool and Nursery of East Ohio St, 0.1 miles away.