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COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL AND NURSERY of NORTH SIDE
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About COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL AND NURSERY of NORTH SIDE
COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL AND NURSERY of NORTH SIDE is a child care center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 52 children, serving school-age children.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 46 rules across 9 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
- 52 children
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| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
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| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 52 childrenFrom the state license |
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Inspection reports for COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL AND NURSERY of NORTH SIDE
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- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 52 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00248598
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 2, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 9 of 9 visits · 46 rules in all · 46 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 7
- Supervision and ratios 6
- Records and paperwork 6
- Building, equipment and play areas 6
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Safety and hazards 5
- Discipline and child guidance 4
- Background checks 3
- Safe sleep 2
- Other rules 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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Jul 2, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
3270.119 Infant sleep position
“On 7/2/26 at approximately 9:15 AM, Child #1 was observed sleeping in a bouncy seat in Room 1 (YOT).”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2026
3270.166(6) Infant/toddler - no bottle in mouth to sleep
“On 7/2/26, at approximately 9:15 AM, a bottle was observed in the bouncy seat where Child #1 was sleeping.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2026
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“On 7/2/26 at approximately 9:00 AM, Staff Person #1 and #2 were observed outside lining school age children up for a field trip. Staff Person #1 was responsible for eight school age children and Staff Person #2 was responsible for nine school age children. When asked to identify the children in their group, Staff Person #1 could only name six of the eight children in their assigned group, and Staff Person #2 could only name eight of the nine children in their assigned group.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2026
Apr 2, 2026Complaint investigation3 rules cited
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“Based on a review of video footage and staff interviews, it was confirmed that a physical altercation took place between a parent and Staff Person #1 on 3/18/2026 at 1:33 PM in the YT Room. The parent is seen punching the staff person multiple times. After the third punch, Staff Person #1 began to punch back. Although it was confirmed that the staff person was striking back in self-defense, this incident put the general health and safety of the children in care (two infants and one young toddler) at risk.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2026
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“Based on a review of video footage and staff interviews, it was confirmed that a physical altercation took place between a parent and Staff Person #1 on 3/18/2026 at 1:33 PM in the YT Room. The parent is seen punching the staff person multiple times. After the third punch, Staff Person #1 began to punch back. Although it was confirmed that the staff person was striking back in self-defense, Staff Person #1 could not directly supervise the children in care (two infants and one young toddler) due to the incident.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2026
3270.23 Parent Access & Participation
“Based on interviews with Staff, it was confirmed that Staff Person #3 and #4 hid Child #1, a young toddler, from a parent on 3/18/26 at 1:30 when the parent arrived at the facility to pick up the child. Staff #1 and #2 also knew the whereabouts of the child but did not disclose this to the parent. At this time, the child was in the OT Room being supervised by Staff Person #3 and #4 at naptime with 9 other YT/OT. Upon hearing the parent enter the facility, Staff Person #3 instructed Staff Person #4 to take the child to the back room so the parent would not know where the child was. Staff believed they were not supposed to release the child to this parent because they were given direction by Staff Person #5 that the child was only required to be released to this parent on Fridays due to the wording of a custody agreement. Staff Person #5 admitted to being unclear of the wording in 3270.23 and believed they were only required to release the child to the parent on Fridays.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2026
Apr 2, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“Based on a review of video footage and staff interviews, it was confirmed that a physical altercation took place between a parent and Staff Person #1 on 3/18/2026 at 1:33 PM in the YT Room. The parent is seen punching the staff person multiple times. After the third punch, Staff Person #1 began to punch back. Although it was confirmed that the staff person was striking back in self-defense, this incident put the general health and safety of the children in care (two infants and one young toddler) at risk.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2026
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“Based on a review of video footage and staff interviews, it was confirmed that a physical altercation took place between a parent and Staff Person #1 on 3/18/2026 at 1:33 PM in the YT Room. The parent is seen punching the staff person multiple times. After the third punch, Staff Person #1 began to punch back. Although it was confirmed that the staff person was striking back in self-defense, Staff Person #1 could not directly supervise the children in care (two infants and one young toddler) due to the incident.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2026
3270.23 Parent Access & Participation
“Based on interviews with Staff, it was confirmed that Staff Person #3 and #4 hid Child #1, a young toddler, from a parent on 3/18/26 at 1:30 when the parent arrived at the facility to pick up the child. Staff #1 and #2 also knew the whereabouts of the child but did not disclose this to the parent. At this time, the child was in the OT Room being supervised by Staff Person #3 and #4 at naptime with 9 other YT/OT. Upon hearing the parent enter the facility, Staff Person #3 instructed Staff Person #4 to take the child to the back room so the parent would not know where the child was. Staff believed they were not supposed to release the child to this parent because they were given direction by Staff Person #5 that the child was only required to be released to this parent on Fridays due to the wording of a custody agreement. Staff Person #5 admitted to being unclear of the wording in 3270.23 and believed they were only required to release the child to the parent on Fridays.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2026
Oct 20, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The most recent mandated reporter trainings in the file for Staff Person #3 exceeded 60 months between trainings.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2025
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The most recent parent updates for the fee agreements in the file for Child #3 exceeded 6 months between updates.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2025
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Health and Safety Training Part 2. (See LIS code sheet)”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The State Police Clearance in the file for Staff Person #1 did not contain a disseminated date.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2025
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“Observed one childproof electrical outlet, which was not functioning properly, below the clock in the OLT Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed damaged ceiling tiles surrounding the smoke detectors in the Preschool and School Age Rooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Observed flaking plaster from a hole in the wall under the teacher board in the OLT Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2025
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The emergency contact form in the file for Child #2 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child or signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2025
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The most recent child service reports in the files for Child #1 and #3 exceeded 6 months between reports.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2025
Jul 8, 2025Complaint investigation4 rules cited
3270.61(h) Exceeding Capacity
“On July 8, 2025, at approximately 9:30 AM, 15 preschool age children were observed receiving care in Room 4 (PRE) that has a total capacity of 12.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2025
3270.32(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 March 16, 2020.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2025
3270.183(b) No information disclosed
“Based on staff statements and video recording, Staff Person #2 recorded a ten second video of 11 toddler-aged children walking to the park and then posted the video recording on their personal social media.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2025
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“Based on staff interviews, on July 3, 2025, Staff Person #1 raised their voice, used profanity, and argued aggressively in the presence of six children in Room 3 (OLT). During the argument, Staff Person #1 stated that they "work their a** off."”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2025
Jul 8, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3270.61(h) Exceeding Capacity
“On July 8, 2025, at approximately 9:30 AM, 15 preschool age children were observed receiving care in Room 4 (PRE) that has a total capacity of 12.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2025
3270.32(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 March 16, 2020.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2025
3270.183(b) No information disclosed
“Based on staff statements and video recording, Staff Person #2 recorded a ten second video of 11 toddler-aged children walking to the park and then posted the video recording on their personal social media.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2025
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“Based on staff interviews, on July 3, 2025, Staff Person #1 raised their voice, used profanity, and argued aggressively in the presence of six children in Room 3 (OLT). During the argument, Staff Person #1 stated that they "work their a** off."”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2025
Mar 6, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“The fire alarm 30-day test log includes test dates 10/22/24-11/20/24 and 11/20/24-2/26/25, which are all more than 30 days apart. Per Chapter 3270 Act 62 regulation updates on May 24, 2021, all fire detection devices or systems must be tested at least every thirty days.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2025
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“The fire drill log for the facility conducted fire drills on 11/20/24 and 2/26/25 (96) which is over the required 60 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2025
Oct 21, 2024Inspection23 rules cited
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.192(3) Exam communicable disease/Health assessment, TB test
“The file of staff #3 contained a health assessment which did not contain documentation of an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2024
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“Documentation of the reviews and/or updated to the financial agreement of child #2, #3 and #4 exceeded 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file of staff #4 did not have a second written nonfamily reference and the file of facility person #5 did not contain 2 written references.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2024
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file of facility person #1 contained documentation of 8 training hours in their annual training year of 12/19/2022 to 12/19/2023 (see LIS code sheet). Documentation of an additional 3 hours of training taken was dated 2/19/2024, after their training year. Facility person #1 still lacked 1 additional training hour to meet the 12 annual hour requirement.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2024
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file of child #1 contained an initial health report dated 10/14/2024, which was more than 60 days from their start date at the facility (see LIS code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024
3270.92(a) No portable space heaters
“A portable space heater was in use in the infant classroom on the day of the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2024
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“The portable sink in the young toddler classroom did not have a posted handwashing sign,”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“In the outdoor play space, an area approximately 6 inches by 6 inches of the wooden retaining wall was damaged and appeared to be disintegrating.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2024
3270.71 Heat Source
“The metal on the front of a space heater being used in the infant classroom exceeded 110 degrees Fahrenheit and was placed in an area which was accessible to the children in the lap of staff #2. The hot water in the young toddler room also exceeded 110 degrees Fahrenheit.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2024
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The annual evaluations exceeded 12 months for staff #1 (dated 6/3/2023 and 7/17/2024).”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The mandated reporter training on file for staff #3 was not conducted by an approved training organization for mandated reporters working in child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“The file of staff #2 contained documentation of pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR updated on 10/11/2024, which was after the expiration of the prior training dated 3/26/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2024
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The file of staff #1 contained documentation of emergency plan training dated 7/14/2023 but did not contain documentation of current training within the last 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2024
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“In the infant room, a cabinet was open and googly eyes which are less than an inch in diameter, were accessible to children on a lower shelf.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2024
3270.105 High Chairs
“In the infant room, 2 children were observed to be in highchairs, but they were not strapped in with the high chair's safety strap.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2024
3270.123(a) Signed
“The financial agreement of child #2 was not signed by the operator.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024
3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“The financial agreement of child #5 did not have the amount of the fee to be charged per day or week.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“Documentation on the Department's approved form (child service report) to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development was dated more than 6 months prior to the inspection for child #2, #3, and #4.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“The financial agreement of child #2 did not contain the admission date of the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024
3270.123(b) Parent receives original
“The file of child #3 and #4 contained the original financial agreements.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact form of child #2 did not contain the addresses of the release persons designated by the parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The file of facility person #5 did not contain documentation of a health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2024
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“The file of facility person #5 did not contain documentation of a tuberculosis screening and the results of that screening.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2024
Aug 13, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“The base of the faucet at the sink in the young toddler classroom was leaking onto the counter when the water was turned on.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2024
3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“Child #1 was observed to be restricted in a highchair for at least 22 minutes between approximately 10:20 am and 10:42 am. Based on a statement of staff #1, child #1 was placed in the highchair for biting another child. The biting incident occurred at 9:28 am based on the incident report.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2024
Oct 18, 2023Inspection33 rules cited
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file of child #4 contains an initial health assessment dated more than 60 days from their start date at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2023
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“At the time of the inspection, facility did not have documentation of emergency drills conducted at least annually at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2023
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The file of child #4 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2023
3270.182(3) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“The file of child #4 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2023
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The file of child #1 and #2 contained documentation of review and/or updates to the emergency contact form and financial agreement exceeding 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2023
3270.151(c)(5) Physician/CRNP assessment
“The health assessment of facility person #2, dated 7/16/2022, did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2023
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“The initial health assessment of facility person #2, dated 7/16/2022, did not include documentation an examination for communicable disease and the results of that examination.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2023
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The health assessment of facility person #1 was dated 7/26/2023 which was after their start date with children (see coded LIS sheet). The current health assessment of facility person #3 was dated more than 24 months from the prior (8/10/2021 and 9/22/2023).”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2023
3270.133(6) Written consent
“The facility did not contain written parental consent for administration of Tylenol and prescription "Pittsburgh Butt Paste" which was in the medication box in the young toddler classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2023
3270.133(3) Name on bottle
“The medication box in the young toddler classroom contained Tylenol which was not labeled with the name of the child for which the medication was intended.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2023
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, now identified as a preschool age child (see coded LIS sheet), contained a health assessment dated 1/17/2020, but did not contain a health assessment within the past 12 months. The file of child #3, now identified as a school age child (see coded LIS sheet), contained a health assessment dated 8/17/2021 and an incomplete health assessment dated 11/4/2022 which was missing 3/6 pages.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2023
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file of child #4, identified as a young toddler (see coded LIS sheet), contained a health assessment dated 10/19/2022 but did not contain a health assessment within the past 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2024
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“Of the 10 children receiving care in the preschool classroom, seven had emergency contact forms in the child care space while 3 did not. In the older toddler classroom, 6 of the 9 children had emergency contact forms in the child care space while 3 did not.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2023
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact form of child #3 and #4 did not contain the addresses and the emergency contact form of child #5 did not include the addresses and telephone numbers of the persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2023
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“The emergency contact form of child #3 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: Nov 20, 2023
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact form of child #3 did not contain the work address and #4 and #5 did not cotnain the work address and work telephone number of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2023
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The emergency contact form of child #3 did not include the name of the child's physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2023
3270.123(b) Parent receives original
“The files of child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 contained the original financial agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2023
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“The financial agreement of child #1, #2, #4 and #5 did not contain the date of the child's admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2023
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“The financial agreement of child #1 did not contain the persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2023
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“The financial agreement of child #1 did not include the arrival and departure dates of the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2023
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The file of child #1 and #4, who has been enrolled for more than 6 months (see coded LIS sheet), did not contain documentation of information provided to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided on a Department approved form in the past 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2023
3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“The financial agreement of child #1 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or week.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2023
3270.123(a) Signed
“The financial agreement of child #1and #3 were not signed by the operator.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2023
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“In the young toddler classroom, while facility person #6 was at the diaper changing table, the certification representative observed something on the right cheek/chin area of child #6, an infant, in a baby saucer. As she approached, what appeared to be a small piece of paper was removed from the child's cheek. The child was then observed to be chewing on something. The certification representative immediately began to remove the item from the child's mouth while informing facility person #6. A red Tootsie Pop wrapper was removed from the mouth of the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2023
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“A plastic leg on a small plastic chair in the school age classroom was broken exposing sharp rough edges. A wooden toy shelf containing blocks in the older toddler classroom had 4 exposed bolts. Two of the bolts were located on the inside top shelf and 2 addition were directly below.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2023
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“In the infant classroom, the exit door was obstructed by an infant activity center.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2023
3270.82(e) Toilet and sinks proper height
“The young toddler classroom did not contain a step stool for able children to wash their hands at the sink.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2023
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“In the older toddler classroom, when each facility person was asked to identify their respective supervisory groups, facility person #2 identified 4 older toddlers while facility person #7 identified 3 older toddlers. Facility person #6 identified 4 young toddlers and 1 infant which exceeded the staff to child ratio of 1:4 since the youngest child in their group was an infant.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2023
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“**In the older toddler classroom, when each facility person was asked to identify their respective supervisory groups, facility person #2 identified 4 older toddlers while facility person #7 identified 3 older toddlers. Facility person #6 identified 4 young toddlers and 1 infant which exceeded the staff to child ratio of 1:4 since the youngest child in their group was an infant.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2023
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“At approximately 10:00 -10:15 am, facility person #5 was observed to have 11 children in the preschool classroom. When asked to identify the children in their supervisory group, facility person #5 identified 10 preschool age children and quickly realized there was an additional child exceeded the 1 staff to 10 children ratio.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2023
3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually
“Documentation of the review and/or update of the emergency plan was dated more than 12 months apart (8/1/2022 and 9/30/2023).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2023
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The immunizations documented on the immunization records of child #1 and #4 are not in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2024
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May 25, 2023Complaint investigation6 rules cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file of facility person #5 did not contain the completed NSOR verification certificate and as the director, may not be a provisional hire. The file of facility person #4 did not contain a completed NSOR verification certificate and has been employed for more than 45 days and was observed to be working alone with children. The file of facility person #6 contained a disclosure statement which was not dated. Based on conversation with the director, facility person #7 has been assisting the director in an administrative capacity but does not have clearances or the NSOR verification certificate to be at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2023
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Documentation of testing the fire detection system exceeded 30 days (4/5/2023 to 5/8/2023).”
Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #4 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #4 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: health and safety training topics.”
Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2023
3270.37(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) Aide qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file of facility person #6, identified as an aide, did not contain documentation of at least an 8th grade education.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The files of facility person #1, #2 and #3 who took the 6- or 10-hour health and safety training prior to 10/4/2022, did not contain documentation of the required one-hour updated health and safety training course, "Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update."”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2023
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“At approximately 8:30 am, facility person #1 was alone in the older toddler classroom with 10 children. Facility person #1 identified all 10 children in their supervisory group which contained older toddlers and preschool age children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2023
May 25, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file of facility person #5 did not contain the completed NSOR verification certificate and as the director, may not be a provisional hire. The file of facility person #4 did not contain a completed NSOR verification certificate and has been employed for more than 45 days and was observed to be working alone with children. The file of facility person #6 contained a disclosure statement which was not dated. Based on conversation with the director, facility person #7 has been assisting the director in an administrative capacity but does not have clearances or the NSOR verification certificate to be at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2023
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Documentation of testing the fire detection system exceeded 30 days (4/5/2023 to 5/8/2023).”
Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #4 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #4 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: health and safety training topics.”
Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2023
3270.37(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) Aide qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file of facility person #6, identified as an aide, did not contain documentation of at least an 8th grade education.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The files of facility person #1, #2 and #3 who took the 6- or 10-hour health and safety training prior to 10/4/2022, did not contain documentation of the required one-hour updated health and safety training course, "Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update."”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2023
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“At approximately 8:30 am, facility person #1 was alone in the older toddler classroom with 10 children. Facility person #1 identified all 10 children in their supervisory group which contained older toddlers and preschool age children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2023
Oct 7, 2022Inspection23 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file of facility person #1, 3 and 4 contained documentation of fire safety training which exceeded 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2022
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file of child #2, identified as an older toddler, contained a health assessment dated 9/16/2021 and did not contain an updated assessment within 12 months. The file of child #5, now identified as an older toddler, contained a health assessment dated 7/9/2020 lacked updated health assessments every 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2022
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The emergency contact form of child #2 did not contain the name of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2022
3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“The financial agreement of child #1 did not contain the fee to be charged per day or week.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2022
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“The bathroom off the kitchenette area did not contain a handwashing sign at the urinal.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2022
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact form of child #1 did not contain all of the addresses and telephone numbers of the persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Directly off the preschool room is a small storage area for excess play equipment. The ceiling surfacing in this space had 2 damaged areas (one approx. 1.5 feet by 1 foot and the other by a light was approx. 6 inches by 6 inches) where the ceiling surfacing was peeling from possible water damage.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2022
3270.131(e)/3270.182(1) ACIP recommended immunization record /Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file of child #4, who has been enrolled more than 60 days (see coded LIS sheet), did not contain written verification of immunizations from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2022
3270.131(e)(1)/3270.182(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The immunization record of child #2 did not contain documentation of a current influenza vaccination and the immunization record of child #5 lacked documentation of 1 Hep B, 2 Rotavirus, 3 DTAP, 2 Pneumococcal, 2 Polio, 2 Hep A and an influenza vaccination as recommended by the ACIP or acceptable documentation of exemption.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2022
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The file of facility person #3 contained health assessments dated 5/15/2020 and 8/22/2022 exceeding 24 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2022
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The facility did not have documentation of an annual emergency drill being conducted at the time of the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2022
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file of child #4 did not have documentation of an initial health assessment within 60 days of their first day of attendance at the facility (see coded LIS sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2022
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Hand sanitizer labeled "keep out of the reach of children" was accessible to children at the sign-in table by the entrance to the facility. Clorox wipes labeled "keep out of the reach of children" were accessible to children in the preschool room on a lower book shelf by the circle time area.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2022
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“One outlet by the cordless phone in the young toddler room did not have a protective receptacle cover and was accessible to children under 5 years of age.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file of facility person #2 and 6 contained documentation of completed mandated reporter training more than 90 days from their start dates with children (see coded LIS sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2022
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #6 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see coded LIS sheet): Pediatric first aid and Pediatric CRP and health and safety topics. Documentation of the health and safety topics and pediatric first aid and CPR listed in subsection (f)1-10 for facility person #2 were dated 3/18/2022 (PFA/PCPR) and 5/1/2022 (H/S) exceeding 90 days from their start date at the facility (see coded LIS sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2022
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“A drawstring backpack containing a first aid kit was accessible to children on the bottom shelf of the sign-in table at the front entrance to the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2022
3270.71 Heat Source
“The upper right area of the food warmer (by the hinge), in the kitchenette area, which is accessible to children as they go to the bathroom, exceeds 110 degrees F. Though it was not able to be assessed with the thermometer, certification representative was unable to hold their hand in the area for more than a second or two and was agreed upon with the the director of the facility at the time of the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2022
3270.66(b) Original container
“A container of Oxivir TB wipes for cleaning, and labeled "keep out of the reach of children," were being stored in a cabinet on a shelf with cans of Similac in the infant room. A spray bottle of Fantastik for cleaning, and labeled "keep out of the reach of children," was being stored in a lower cabinet with 6 cans of of ravioli and vegetable oil in the kitchenette area.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2022
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility did not have a plan for the continuity of services in the event of a disaster.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2022
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“The kitchenette area off the older toddler room contained a flat head screwdriver, which could cause puncture wounds, in an unlocked drawer accessible to children passing through this space to use the restroom. The school age classroom contained a large box fan on the table which, based on conversation with the director, was used when children are in care. Children's fingers could be injured if placed in the grate covering the actual fan.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2022
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“The emergency contact form of child #2 and 3 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 acceptable documentation this is not applicable to the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2022
3270.123(b) Parent receives original
“The original financial agreement was in the file of child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2022
Dec 10, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
3270.124(d) Excursions
“At approximately 9:10 am, staff person #1 was observed walking 6 school-agers to school and did not have emergency contact information for those children.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2021
3270.75(d) On excursions
“At approximately 9:10 am, staff person #1 was observed walking 5-6 school-agers to school and did not have a first-aid kit.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2021
Oct 13, 2021Inspection21 rules cited
3270.131(e)(2)(i) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The file for child #1, an 8 month old, did not include a flu shot. The file for child #2, a 17 month-old, was missing 1 of 4 Pneumococcal. The last flu shot on the list of vaccinations in the file for child #3, who will turn 3 next month, was dated from 2019. The last flu shot on the list of vaccinations in the file for child #4, a 4 year-old, was dated from 2019. None of the files contained a written statement of exemption from a parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2021
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The last health assessment in the file for staff person #5 was dated more than 24 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2021
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file for staff person #1, a staff person provided by a substitute child care staffing agency, only included 1 letter of reference.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2021
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“Two consecutive fire drills listed on the log were dated 12/4/20 and 2/9/21, which is more than 60 days apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2021
3270.131(e) ACIP recommended immunization record
“The list of vaccinations in the file for child #3, an older toddler, were dated approximately 7 months after the child's first day of attendance.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2021
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“The health report in the file for child #2 did not include a statement that the child is free from communicable disease and suitable to participate in child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2021
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Based on conversation with the director, the facility did not have proof of purchase of their fire detection system.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2021
3270.131(a) Health information
“The initial health report in the file for child #3, an older toddler, was dated approximately 7 months after the child's first day of attendance. There was not a health report in the file for child #4, a preschooler, who began attending in May 2021.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2021
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The file for child #1 did not include an address or phone number for the child's father, listed as a release individual. The file for child #2 did not include an address for one of the release persons. The file for child #4 did not include addresses for two of the release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2021
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The emergency contact information in the file for child #1 did not include the policy number for the child's health insurance.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2021
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact information in the file for child #1 did not include the work address and phone number for the child's mother. The emergency contact information in the file for child #4 included an incomplete address for mom's work as it did not include either the city or the zip code.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2021
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The emergency contact form in the file for child #4 did not include the address for the child's physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2021
3270.119 Infant sleep position
“At approximately 9:15 am, upon entering the young toddler room, all 4 infants in the room were strapped into bouncy seats and two of the infants were sleeping.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2021
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“At approximately 9:15 am, staff person #1 and #2 were present in the young toddler room with 8 children, a combined group of 4 infants and 4 young toddlers. Staff person #1, who was from a child care substitute staffing agency and had just arrived at the facility for their shift, could not identify the 4 young toddlers for whom they were responsible.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2021
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“Between approximately 11:30 am and 12 pm in the infant room, staff person #2 went to the half door between the infant room and the young toddler room 2 times to request/retrieve bottles from staff person #1 in the toddler room (where the refrigerator is located) and once to hand off a child to a staff person in the young toddler room because the child's parent was there to pick them up. Because of the "L" shape of the room, staff person #2 could not properly supervise 3 of the infants in the room because they could not see, hear, direct and assess the 3 children while standing in the doorway.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2021
3270.111(c) Promote development
“At approximately 9:15 am, upon entering the young toddler room, all 4 infants in the room were strapped into bouncy seats and two of the infants were sleeping. Child #1, an 8 month old who was awake, was vigorously trying to get out of the seat. Child #5, a 10 month-old, was too big for the seat, as their head and feet extended beyond the seat.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2021
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“At approximately 9:15 am, upon entering the young toddler room, child #5, a 10-month old was observed strapped into a bouncy seat. The child was observed to be too big for the seat, as both their head and feet extend beyond the ends of the seat.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2021
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The last two evaluations in the file for staff person #6 were dated more than 12 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2021
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #1, a staff person provided by a substitute child care staffing agency, included a disclosure statement signed and dated when the staffing agency hired the employee, but did not include a disclosure statement signed and dated for their first day working at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2021
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The last two fire safety trainings in the file for staff person #3 and #5 were dated more than 12 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2021
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“At approximately 9:15 am, upon entering the young toddler room, all 4 infants in the room were strapped into bouncy seats and two of the infants, a 4 and 6 month old, were sleeping.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2021
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Is COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL AND NURSERY of NORTH SIDE licensed?
Yes. COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL AND NURSERY of NORTH SIDE is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL AND NURSERY of NORTH SIDE last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 2, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL AND NURSERY of NORTH SIDE had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 46 rules across 9 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 46 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 NORTH SIDE care for?
52, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL AND NURSERY of NORTH SIDE accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
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(412) 322-1516.
Where is COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL AND NURSERY of NORTH SIDE?
116 E North Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212. The nearest other daycare we list is Skys The Limit Learning Center Program, 0.2 miles away.