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Community Preschool and Nursery of East Ohio St

616 E Ohio St, Pittsburgh, PA 152124.0· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
57
open each week
5 days

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About Community Preschool and Nursery of East Ohio St

Community Preschool and Nursery of East Ohio St is a child care center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 57 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 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 23 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
57 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity57 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Community Preschool and Nursery of East Ohio St has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Community Preschool and Nursery of East Ohio St

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
57 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00251326
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 23, 2026: 6 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 23 rules in all · 23 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 8
  • Health, medication and illness 7
  • Safety and hazards 5
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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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  1. Jul 23, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

      “An exit door in the gross motor classroom was obstructed by a container filled with large waffle blocks and another wooden balancing toy.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “The file of Child #1 contained a health assessment dated 12/9/2026 but did not contain the updated 6-month assessment required for young toddlers (see LIS code sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “The files of Child #1, #2, #3 and #4 included completed Ages and Stages Questionnaires screening tools but did not contain department-approved child service reports or alternative developmental assessment tool. Child #1, #2, #3 and #4 all have been enrolled for more than 6 months (see LIS code sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.103 Small Toys and Objects

      “A malfunctioning drawer lock in the older toddler classroom allowed older toddler children, who are still placing objects in their mouths, access to pen and glue caps, gum and a gum wrapper.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “Crumbs and other small particles were under the changing mat on the changing table in the infant classroom. A shelf divider in the older toddler classroom was detaching, creating a safety hazard due to 2 protruding, exposed bolts. The faucet on the play kitchen in the preschool classroom was missing exposing children to sharp, rough edges. The seam of a vinyl tumbling mat in the gross motor classroom was torn exposing the inner foam.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “Clorox disinfectant wipes were stored on a shelf next to a container of cereal in the school age classroom. Purell Surface Sanitizer was located on the freezer in the kitchen next to bread products.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2026

  2. Mar 25, 2026Visit4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(6) Written consent

      “Written permission from the parent to administer Albuterol to a preschool child was not present at the time of the inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “Handwashing signs were missing from the changing tables in both the infant classroom and boys' restroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(b) Original container

      “A spray bottle of Fantastik cleaning solution was on a shelf right beside 2 cans of baby formula.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2026

  3. Jan 6, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease

      “The health report of child #1 did not state they appeared to be free from contagious or communicable disease and able to participate in child care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “The immunization record for child #2 was incomplete, as it is missing one dose of the DTaP and one dose of the Pneumococcal vaccination as recommended by the ACIP. An acceptable exemption was not on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.103 Small Toys and Objects

      “In the Young Toddler Classroom, staples, which were less than an inch in diameter, were in a drawer with a broken lock accessible to children still placing objects in their mouths.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(e) Toilet and sinks proper height

      “After diapering, staff #2 held an able young toddler to the sink to wash their hands rather than using steps or a platform.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “Two ceiling tiles in the Infant Classroom and four in the School-age Classroom were stained. When discussed with staff #1, they stated it was caused by a now-repaired roof leak.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 11, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(e) Letter to parents

      “The letter provided to the parents of enrolled children to explain the emergency procedures did not include the facility lockdown procedures or accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and chronic medical conditions.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “The only documentation of testing the fire detection system was dated 9/9/2025, which was more than 30 days prior to the date of the inspection on 1/7/2026.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2026

  4. Sep 8, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “A handwashing sign was not posted at the changing table in the infant classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles

      “The diapering area in the infant room did not have a hands-free trash can.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “A red bin containing blocks in the preschool classroom was cracked.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2025

    • 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 health assessment of staff #1 was dated more than 12 months prior to their start date at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2025

    • Background checks

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

      “The file of staff #1 and #2 did not contain current disclosure statements.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “A ceiling tile in the infant classroom had 1 large and 1 smaller water stain.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2025

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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Questions about Community Preschool and Nursery of East Ohio St

Is Community Preschool and Nursery of East Ohio St licensed?

Yes. Community Preschool and Nursery of East Ohio St is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Community Preschool and Nursery of East Ohio St last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 23, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Community Preschool and Nursery of East Ohio St had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 23 rules across 4 of 4 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 Community Preschool and Nursery of East Ohio St care for?

57, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Community Preschool and Nursery of East Ohio St accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Community Preschool and Nursery of East Ohio St's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Community Preschool and Nursery of East Ohio St cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 321-0219 to ask.

What is Community Preschool and Nursery of East Ohio St's phone number?

(412) 321-0219.

Where is Community Preschool and Nursery of East Ohio St?

616 E Ohio St, Pittsburgh, PA 15212. The nearest other daycare we list is Banks Learning Center Four, 0.1 miles away.

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