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Banks Learning Center II

Pittsburgh, PA 15221 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families

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About Banks Learning Center II

Banks Learning Center II is a group home daycare in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 12 children.

As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 22, 2026: 5 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 17 rules in all · 17 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 5
  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • 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 22, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3280.123(a)(5) Designated release persons

      “The fee agreement on file for Child #1, Child #2 and Child #4 was lacking the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.131(b)(1)/3280.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments

      “The two most recent health assessments for Child #3 who is a young toddler are dated 4/29/25 and 3/31/26, which are more than 6 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

      “The most recent fire detection system testing report on file at the facility is dated 7/14/25. Which is dated more than 12 months ago.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3280.113(e) Restraints prohibited

      “Through staff statements and an observation, a highchair was being used to restrain a preschool aged child to keep the child from running out the door of the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3280.108(a) Clean, good repair, proper size

      “It was observed that a preschool aged child was sitting in a high chair during an activity. The high chair was not appropriate for the child's size and age. It was reported that the child was placed in the high chair to prevent the child from running outside of the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2026

  2. Jul 25, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3280.95(a) FIRE DETECTION

      “The most recent fire detection system testing report on file at the facility is dated 7/17/24. Which is dated more than 12 months ago.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.66(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container

      “It was observed that there was a bottle of hand sanitizer that was on top of the microwave which could potentially leak and contaminate the area in which food is prepared.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2025

  3. May 27, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.26(c) Training regarding plan

      “The facility lacked documentation of initial emergency plan training for Staff Person #1.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2025

  4. Sep 12, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3280.24(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

      “It was observed that the most current certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.31(e) Age and training

      “The file for Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 contains 9 of the 12 hours of annual professional development child care training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2024

  5. May 21, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3280.103 Small Toys and Objects

      “Observed an empty plastic bag in Room 2 that was in an unlocked drawer and accessible to the children in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.26(e) Letter to parents

      “The facilities emergency plan parent letter did not explain what accommodations are made during an emergency for infants, toddlers, and children with special needs.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.21 Communication with Parents

      “In Room 1 a black loose electrical cord was dangling from the counter to the floor. In Room 2 there were two white cords that dangled from the counter to the floor. These loose, dangling cords created a strangulation hazard to the children in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.75(b) Inaccessible to children

      “The first aid kit located in Room 2 was on top of a low counter making it accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3280.76 Building Surfaces

      “The doorframe leading from Room 1 to the facilities restroom has become separated from the door which left an inch gap that had multiple exposed nails and created a cutting hazard for the children in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3280.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “Observed a yellow truck in Room 2 that was missing a wheel which created a sharp edge for the children in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      3280.106 Refrigerator

      “The refrigerator at the facility lacked a thermometer.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2024

  6. Aug 3, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.54(b) Two facility persons on excursions

      “At 10:38 AM, after many attempts at knocking at the door and attempting to contact the provider, Staff #1 answered the facility door. Upon entry, Staff #1 was observed alone in the facility with 10 children. When asked about the long delay in answering the door, Staff #1 stated that they were outside on the housing development's playground, which is not part of the facility premises. After further questioning, it is determined that Staff #1 had been alone with the 10 children on an excursion.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited

      “Cert Rep observed Staff #1 place a child in a highchair as a source of discipline as a result of not listening.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.34(c) Employed and present 30 hrs/wk

      “According to Staff statements and documentation, there is not a director present at the facility a minimum of 30 hours per week.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51 Similar Age Level

      “When Staff #2 arrived at the facility and took two children with her to the Side Room, Cert Rep observed a third child sleeping on the floor that was already present in that classroom alone and unsupervised before Staff #2 entered the classroom. Cert Rep asked Staff #1 if the child had been there in the Side Room the whole time that the Cert Rep was present. Staff #1 stated that the child went to the playground with the group, and when they returned, that he was present alone and unsupervised in the Side Room. Staff #1 admitted to forgetting to name the child when Cert Rep arrived. Therefore, ratio was 0:1 from the time Cert Rep arrived at the facility until Staff #2 arrived and took the two additional children to the Side Room. At approximately 11:09 AM, a school ager was permitted to go use the restroom, located in the hallway outside the childcare space, by themselves alone and unsupervised. From the time the child was permitted to leave the childcare space and until she returned to the classroom, the ratio was 0:1. At approximately 11:23 AM a Preschool Age child was permitted to use the restroom, located in the hallway outside the childcare space, by themselves alone and unsupervised. From the time the child was permitted to leave the childcare space until he returned to the classroom, ratio was 0:1.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.52 Mixed Age Level

      “At approximately 10:38 AM, Staff #1 was observed alone in the Front Room with 9 children: including, 1 infant, 3 Young Toddlers, 1 Older Toddler, 2 Preschoolers, and 2 School Agers. Cer Rep later observed that there was also a School Aged child that was in the Side Room alone and unsupervised. At approximately 10:45 AM and then again at 10:47 AM, Staff #1 left the Front Room in order to take snacks to the children in the Side Room, leaving 5 children alone and unsupervised including 1 Infant, 3 Young Toddlers, and 1 Older Toddler. During the time the Staff #1 went back and forth between the two classrooms, the ratio was 0:5. At approximately 11:17AM, a Preschool Age child wandered out of the Side Classroom, even after redirection, putting Staff #1 in the Front Classroom with 6 children: 1 Infant, 3 Young Toddlers, 1 Older Toddler, and 1 Preschooler. During the time the Pre-K Child was present in the front classroom. the ratio was 1:6.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.54(a) Two facility persons present in facility

      “At approximately 10:38 AM, Staff #1 was observed alone in the facility with 10 children; 9 children were in the Front Room with Staff #1, and one child was later observed alone and unsupervised in the Side Room.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “At approximately 10:45 AM and then again at 10:47 AM, Staff #1 left the Front Room to take snack to the children in the Side Room, leaving 5 children including 1 Infant, 3 Young Toddlers, and 1 Older Toddler alone and unsupervised in the Front Room. When Staff #2 arrived at the facility and took two additional children with her to the Side Room, Cert Rep observed a third child sleeping on the floor that had been present in the Side Room alone and unsupervised before Staff #2 entered the room. Cert Rep asked Staff #1 if the child had been present in the Side Room the whole time Cert Rep was at the facility. Staff #1 stated the child went to the playground with the group, and when they returned, he went to the Side Room to lay down. Staff #1 admitted to forgetting to name the child when Cert Rep arrived. At approximately 11:09 AM, a school ager was allowed to go to outside the childcare space to use the restroom in the hallway by themselves, alone and unsupervised. At approximately 11:23 AM a Preschool Age child went outside the childcare space into the hallway to use the restroom by themselves, alone and unsupervised.”
    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “At approximately 10:45 AM and then again at 10:47 AM, Staff #1 left the Front Room to take snack to the children in the Side Room, leaving 5 children including 1 Infant, 3 Young Toddlers, and 1 Older Toddler alone and unsupervised in the Front Room. When Staff #2 arrived at the facility and took two additional children with her to the Side Room, Cert Rep observed a third child sleeping alone and unsupervised on the floor. Cert Rep asked Staff #1 if the child had been in the Side Room the whole time that Cert Rep was present. Staff #1 stated the child went to the playground with the group, and when they returned, he went to the Side Room to lay down. Staff #1 admitted to forgetting to name the child when Cert Rep arrived. At approximately 11:09 AM, a school ager was allowed to go outside the childcare space to the restroom in the hallway by themselves, alone and unsupervised. At approximately 11:23 AM a Preschool Age child went outside the childcare space into the hallway to use the restroom by themselves, alone and unsupervised.”
  7. May 1, 2023Inspection10 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “The facilities Emergency Plan did not address Continuity of Operations.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “Although Staff #1, #2, #3, and #4 had the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Updated training at the time of the Renewal Inspection it was observed that Staff #1, #2, #3, and #4 had not completed the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Updated by the compliance date of 12/30/22 as set forth in Announcement C-22-06.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2023

    • Background checks

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

      “The file for Staff #1 contained a Department of Aging FBI Clearance not a required Department of Human Serivces FBI Clearance. The file for Staff #4 contained a State Police, Child Abuse, and FBI Clearance that were not obtained within 60 months of the previous clearance. The file for Staff #4 lacked a signed disclosure statement.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “In the Side Classroom a broken knob and a broken handle were observed on the Play Pie Shop, creating a pinching hazard to the children in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “The file for Child #1 contained an Emergency Contact Form that had not been updated within the last 6 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “The file for Child #1, enrolled for more that 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of an influenzas vaccination as required on the child's age as per the ACIP recommended schedule.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease

      “The file for Staff #4 contained a Health Assessment that stated they had a communicable disease. There was no accompanying documentation stating the condition and the risk it might pose to other exposed to this individual.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “The file for Child #1 contained an Agreement Form that had not been updated within the last 6 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “The file for Staff #1 lacked documentation of the required 12 hours of annual childcare training. The file for Staff #2, lacked documentation for 2 hours of the required 12 hours of annual childcare training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “The file for Child #1, an Infant, contained a Health Report and Immunization Record at the time of inspection, it was observed they did not have a Health Report and Immunization Record within 60 days of enrollment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2023

  8. May 2, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

      “The Health Report for the following child lacked verification of ongoing vaccines in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. The report for Child #1 lacked an influenza vaccination.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.103 Small Toys and Objects

      “Located in the bathroom on the changing table was a ripped pad that had exposed foam. This changing pad was accessible to the children in care who are still placing objects in their mouths.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “The file for Staff #3, lacked documentation of the annual 12 clock hours of child care training. (See LIS Code Sheet)”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “The files for Staff #1, #2, #3, and #4 contained Emergency Plan training that was updated in an interval greater that 12 months. (See LIS Code Sheet)”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2022

    • Background checks

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

      “The file for Staff #4 contained State Police Clearances and FBI Clearances that were updated in an interval greater than 60 months. The file for Staff #4 contained an expired Child Abuse Clearance. (See LIS Code Sheet)”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(2) Date fee to be paid

      “The Agreement for Child #2 did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 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 Banks Learning Center II licensed?

Yes. Banks Learning Center II is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Banks Learning Center II last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 22, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Banks Learning Center II had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 17 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 II care for?

12, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Banks Learning Center II accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Banks Learning Center II's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (412) 247-1815 to confirm.

How much does Banks Learning Center II cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 247-1815 to ask.

What is Banks Learning Center II's phone number?

(412) 247-1815.

Where is Banks Learning Center II?

Pittsburgh, PA 15221. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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