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Brenda L Upsher Family Child Care Home
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About Brenda L Upsher Family Child Care Home
Brenda L Upsher Family Child Care Home is a home daycare in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 6 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 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 23 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
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- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 6 children
Hours
Hours
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Programs
Programs and care
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 6 childrenFrom the state license |
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State record
Inspection reports for Brenda L Upsher Family Child Care Home
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 6 children
- License number
- #CER-00245064
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 25, 2026: 8 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 23 rules in all · 23 corrected
- Safety and hazards 13
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Records and paperwork 3
- Background checks 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
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 25, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“One of the devices to interconnected fire detection system was not on the second floor of the facility, but was located on the cubby in the hallway on the first floor of the home.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2026
3290.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted
“An evacuation route was not posted in a conspicuous location in the basement.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2026
3290.151(a)(2)/3290.192(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The health assessment on file for Staff #1 was dated 8/22/2022. Previous health assessments including one dated 6/1/2024, which was previously observed, were not part of Staff #1's file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2026
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file of Staff #1 did not contain documentation of a current of previous PA criminal history clearances and NSOR verification certificates. The file of household member #2 did not contain documentation of a PA criminal history clearance or NSOR verification certificate.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2026
3290.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 9/12/2020.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2026
3290.117(c) Vet's certificate required
“Documentation of a current rabies immunization was not on file for the dog at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2026
3290.24(d) Emergency plan
“After a discussion with Staff #1, though annual emergency drills are conducted, they are documented on the fire drill log and does not include any special accommodations, if any, which were made or any problems encountered of observations during the emergency drill.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2026
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“During a review of the fire drill log, the area to document the testing of the fire detection system contained the initials of Staff #1 and lacked specific calendar dates for when the tests were performed making it unable to verify if they were conducted at least every 30-days.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2026
Jun 4, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3290.94(a)(9) Written record
“Based on review of the fire drill log, the last fire drill conducted was dated 8/4/2024, 10 months prior to the date of the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2025
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“Based on documentation on the fire drill log, documentation of the most recent testing of the fire detection system was dated 8/2024, 10 months prior to the date of the inspection. Based on documentation on the fire drill log, documentation of the most recent testing of the fire detection system was dated 8/2024, 10 months prior to the date of the inspection. When demonstrating the fire detection system, the detector on the second floor did not operate in conjunction with the detectors in the basement and first floor. Though the detector did function as a standalone, it would not reconnect via Bluetooth with the other 2 detectors.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2025
Jun 27, 2024Inspection13 rules cited
3290.113(d) No harsh language
“At the time of inspection, while discipling a related child, staff #1 screamed at said child threatening to beat his butt in the presence of a childcare child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2024
3290.64(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“Carpet deodorizer was observed on a table in the living room and disinfecting wipes were on a shelf above the toilet. Both items were accessible to children in care and labeled "keep out of the reach of children."”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2024
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“The facility did not have the proof of purchase of the interconnected fire detection system.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2024
3290.24(g) Emergency plan
“Staff #1 did not have documentation the emergency plan was sent to the local and county emergency management agencies at the time of the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2024
3290.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The file of child #1 and #2 contained an emergency contact form and financial agreement which has not been reviewed and/or updated within the past 6 months. The forms were dated 6/24/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2024
3290.117(c) Vet's certificate required
“A certificate documenting current rabies vaccination for the dog, who was present at the inspection, was not on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2024
3290.131(b)(1)/3290.182(1) Updated infant health report: every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments
“The file of child #1, identified as a young toddler (see LIS code sheet), contained a health assessment dated 8/10/2023, but did not contain documentation of a health assessment within the last 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2024
3290.124(d) Written emergency plan posted
“A written plan which identifies the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the facility staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted in a conspicuous location at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2024
3290.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The emergency contact form of child #3 included the health insurance policy name but did not include the policy number for the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2024
3290.123(a)(3) Services provided
“Documentation of a completed child service report was not on file for child #1, who has been enrolled for more than 6 months (see LIS code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2024
3290.131(d)(5)/3290.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The file of child #1 contained an immunization record which did not contain 1 pneumococcal and 1 DTaP vaccination to meet the recommendations of the ACIP or acceptable documentation of an exemption.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2024
3290.24(d) Emergency plan
“Though the facility documented emergency drills on the fire drill log, the information did not include if special accommodations were used for any of the children, or any problems or observations during the drill.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2024
3290.24(b) Emergency plan
“The facility did not have documentation the emergency plan was reviewed and/or updated within the last 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2024
Jun 28, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
3290.117(c) Vet's certificate required
“Documentation of a current rabies immunization was not presented at the time of the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2023
3290.105(a) Clean, age appropriate
“The sleep equipment of child #1 was not labeled with their name.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2023
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“The emergency plan did not contain a contingency plan/contingency fund which can help strategize how to pay for repairs, pay staff, and continue to run the business after a disaster or emergency. The facility did not have a policy on the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment. Documentation of the health and safety topics of facility person #1 were dated 7/31/2021, which would require the additional 1-hour Pennsylvania Update 2022 to be completed by 12/30/2022. Facility person #1 did not have documentation of this training.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2023
3290.31(f) Age and training
“The record of facility person #1 contained documentation of 11 of the 12 annual hours of professional development.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2023
3290.22(b) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“The facility did not provide the parents with information on how to access the regulations electronically.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2023
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“Documentation of the testing of the fire detection system exceeded 30 days on the following occasions: 1/16/2023 to 2/28/2023 to 3/30/2023 and 4/22/2023 to 5/26/2023 to 6/28/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2023
3290.124(b)(5) Information re: disability
“The emergency contact form of child #1 and #2 did not contain information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation or documentation this is not applicable to the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2023
3290.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact form of child #1 and #2 did not contain the work address and work telephone number of the enrolling parent or documentation this is not applicable.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2023
Jun 30, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
3290.31(f)(4)(i) Age and training
“The first aid and CPR training of facility person #1 expired on 9/18/2021 and was not renewed. Documentation of the on-line portion dated 6/3/2022 was presented, however the hands-on skills portion of the class has not yet been completed to make the training acceptable.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2022
Jun 14, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“Documentation of testing the fire detection system exceeded 30 days on the following occasions: 10/30/2021 to 11/30/2021 and 2/20/2022 to 3/30/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2022
3290.73(c) Has all items
“The first aid kit did not contain gloves.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2022
3290.24(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The emergency plan did not provide for accommodations of infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions in an emergency situation.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2022
3290.151(a)(2)/3290.192(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“Documentation of the most current health assessment of facility person #1 is dated 11/27/2019 and lacked documentation of an current updated health assessment within 24 months of the prior.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2022
3290.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“In the front room child care space, the doorway to the hall and front door was obstructed by the cubbies for the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2022
3290.31(f)(4)(i) Age and training
“Documentation of pediatric first aid and pediatric first aid of facility person #1 exceeded the expiration date of the previous training.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2022
3290.31(f)/3290.192(4) Age and training/Required training
“Documentation of 10 hours of training between 12/19/2020 and 12/19/2021 was presented for facility person #1, but they lacked 2 hours to meet the required 12 annual hours of professional development.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Brenda L Upsher Family Child Care Home
Is Brenda L Upsher Family Child Care Home licensed?
Yes. Brenda L Upsher Family Child Care Home is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Brenda L Upsher Family Child Care Home last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 25, 2026, with 8 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Brenda L Upsher Family Child Care Home had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 23 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 23 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 Brenda L Upsher Family Child Care Home care for?
6, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Brenda L Upsher Family Child Care Home accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Brenda L Upsher Family Child Care Home's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (412) 537-1449 to confirm.
How much does Brenda L Upsher Family Child Care Home cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 537-1449 to ask.
What is Brenda L Upsher Family Child Care Home's phone number?
(412) 537-1449.
Where is Brenda L Upsher Family Child Care Home?
Pittsburgh, PA 15212. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.