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Cheryl's Daycare

5487 Steubenville Pike, Mc Kees Rocks, PA 151364.5· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
62
open each week
5 days

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About Cheryl's Daycare

Cheryl's Daycare is a child care center in Mc Kees Rocks, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 62 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 20 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
62 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
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Programs

Programs and care

Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity62 childrenFrom the state license
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State record

Inspection reports for Cheryl's Daycare

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
62 children
License number
#CER-00258406
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 8, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 20 rules in all · 20 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 8
  • Staff training and qualifications 5
  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Background checks 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. Apr 8, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

      “The facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “The file for child #2 had an emergency contact form and agreement that exceeded 6 months between updates by the parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “The file for child #1, a preschooler, had health assessments that exceeded 12 months between assessments.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2026

  2. Apr 30, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(3) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Dismissal policy

      “The file for child #3, a 2 year old enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, lacked documentation of the 2nd Hepatitis A vaccination being administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP and lacked exemption documentation.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “The files for child #1 and #2, preschoolers, had health assessments that exceeded 12 months between assessments.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “The files for staff person #2 and #3 had staff evaluations that exceeded 12 months between evaluations.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2025

    • Background checks

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

      “The file for staff person #1 had an invalid state police clearance that was missing the disseminated date and lacked a current state police clearance updated within the last 60 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “The file for child #3 had an emergency contact form and agreement that exceeded 6 months between updates by the parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2025

  3. Oct 22, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #1 and staff person #2 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety Training in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1-9).”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(6) Written consent

      “In the infant room, there was Infants' Ibuprofen for child #1 that lacked written parental consent for administration of the medication.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2024

  4. Apr 4, 2024Inspection10 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #1, who is a preschool age child, are dated 2/15/22 and 3/5/24, more than 12 months apart. The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #2, who is a preschool age child, are dated 7/13/22 and 3/7/24, more than 12 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.134(a) Child's hands washed

      “During observed diaper changes in the older toddler room, children did not wash their hands after their diaper was changed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers

      “During observed diaper changes in the older toddler room, Staff person #1 was observed opening the hands-free can with her hand to dispose of the soiled diapers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “The file for Staff person #4, classified as an assistant group supervisor, does not include a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 30 credit hours in education or a related human services field; or a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate with 15 credits in education or a related human services field and 1 year of experience with children; or a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #3 did not complete 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; the training was completed on 12/21/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(e) Letter to parents

      “The letter to the parents of enrolled children regarding the facility emergency plan does not include information regarding accommodations for infants and toddlers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.152 Adult Hygiene

      “During observed diaper changes in the older toddler room, Staff person #1 did not wash her hands or change gloves after each child was changed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “The file for Staff person #2 does not include verification of 12 hours of annual training within 12 months from date of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET).”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “Following a diaper change in the young toddler classroom, Staff person #5 was observed holding a child, who was able to stand and walk on their own, over the sink to wash their hands, rather than having the child stand on the step stool at the sink on their own.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.103 Small Toys and Objects

      “There were yarn pom-poms, measuring smaller than 1 inch, in a science bin in the young toddler room, where children are still placing objects in their mouths, that the teacher states the children use for various guided science activities.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2024

  5. Apr 10, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
    • 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 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #1 were dated 7/23/20 and 7/27/22, more than 24 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(6) Written consent

      “The following medication did not have written parental consent to administer on site at the time of the inspection: In the Infant room-Child #5 Tylenol.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “The immunization record on file for Child #3, who is 8 months old, included 2 of 3 DTAP vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; 2 of 3 HIB vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; and 2 of 3 Pneumococcal vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #4, who is a preschool age child, are dated 7/31/21 and 9/28/22, more than 1 year apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “The most recent 6-month parental review signature for the agreement on file for Child #2 is dated 9/2/22, more than 6 months ago.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 does not include a complete address for all listed release persons.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 does not include the address for the child's pediatrician/source for medical care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.103 Small Toys and Objects

      “There were round plastic discs with a metal rim, used with a magnetic wand, in the older toddler room, that measured less than 1 inch in size, which are a choking hazard.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2023

  6. Apr 13, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “The refrigerator in the Young Toddler room, where children's lunches and milk are stored, did not have a working thermometer at the time of inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.103 Small Toys and Objects

      “There were small yarn puff balls used for sorting and counting activities in the Older Toddler room, where children are still putting objects in their mouths, which are smaller than 1 inch in diameter.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

      “The most recent influenza vaccination on file for Child #1, who is 3 years old, is dated 11/18/20, more than 1 year ago, as recommended annually by the ACIP.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “The file for Staff person #1, who was hired prior to 12/19/20, does not include 12 hours of annual training between 12/19/20-12/19/21.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 does not include a complete address for all listed release persons.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “The facility does not have proof of purchase for the fire alarm system that is installed.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2022

    • Background checks

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

      “The file for Staff person #1 includes child abuse clearances dated 10/18/16 and 10/19/21 and FBI clearances dated 10/6/16 and 10/12/21, more than 60 months apart. The file for Staff person #2 includes child abuse clearances dated 5/20/15 and 5/27/20”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 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 Cheryl's Daycare licensed?

Yes. Cheryl's Daycare is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Cheryl's Daycare last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 8, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Cheryl's Daycare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 20 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 20 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 Cheryl's Daycare care for?

62, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Cheryl's Daycare accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Cheryl's Daycare's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Cheryl's Daycare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 788-4930 to ask.

What is Cheryl's Daycare's phone number?

(412) 788-4930.

Where is Cheryl's Daycare?

5487 Steubenville Pike, Mc Kees Rocks, PA 15136. The nearest other daycare we list is Kinder Academy of Kennedy Robinson Township, 0.6 miles away.

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