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Crafton Children's Corner

545 Hamilton Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 152055.0· 5 reviews
licensed capacity
56
open each week
5 days

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About Crafton Children's Corner

Crafton Children's Corner is a child care center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 56 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 32 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Ages served: school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
56 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
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Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity56 childrenFrom the state license
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State record

Inspection reports for Crafton Children's Corner

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
56 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00252038
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 18, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 32 rules in all · 30 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 6
  • Safety and hazards 6
  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Background checks 4
  • Supervision and ratios 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Transportation 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. Sep 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 5, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “The first-aid kit, in the downstairs preschool room, did not contain scissors.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.61(c) 40 square feet wall-to-wall

      “The downstairs room was being used as childcare space prior to it being measured and inspected.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2026

  3. Feb 2, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “The Emergency Contact form, in the file for Child #5, did not include the health insurance policy number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times

      “The Agreement, in the file for Child #4, did not specify the child's departure time.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “In the boys' restroom, handwashing signs were not posted at two (2) urinals.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2026

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “The file for Staff #1 (see IS Code Sheet) contained documentation of Mandated Reporter training dated 10.24.25, which exceeded the 90-days of hire requirement. The file for Staff #3 contained Child Abuse Clearances dated 7.7.20 and 10.7.25, and FBI Clearances dated 5.15.20 and 10.7.25, which exceeded the 60-month renewal requirement.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2026

  4. Feb 24, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “The file for Staff #4 (see IS Code Sheet) contained documentation of Health and Safety training on 1.17.25, which exceeded the 90 days of hire requirement. The file for Staff #5 (see IS Code Sheet) contained documentation of Health and Safety training on 2.5.25, which exceeded the 90 days of hire requirement.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “The Fire System Testing Log contained documentation that the Fire System was manually tested on 12.6.24 and 1.9.25, which exceeded the 30 day requirement.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

      “The files for Staff #4 (see IS Code Sheet) and Staff #5 (see IS Code Sheet) contained documentation of Pediatric First-Aid/CPR training on 2.6.25, which exceeded the 90 days of hire requirement.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “The Emergency Contact form, in the files for Child #1 and Child #3 did not contain the release person's address.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “The Emergency Contact form, in the file for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #4 did not contain the enrolling parent's work address.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons

      “The Agreement, in the file for Child #2, did not specify the person(s) designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “The file for Staff #1 contained documentation of Mandated Reporter training on 11.6.19 and 11.14.24, which exceeded the 60 month renewal requirement. The file for Staff #2 (see IS Code Sheet) contained a Child Abuse Clearance dated 10.19.21, which was beyond the first date working with children. The file for Staff #3 contained documentation of State Police Clearances dated 2.1.16 and 2.2.21, which exceeded the 60 month renewal requirement. The file for Staff #4 (see IS Code Sheet) contained documentation of Mandated Reporter training on 2.6.25, which exceeded the 90 days of hire requirement. The file for Staff #5 (see IS Code Sheet) contained documentation of Mandated Reporter training on 1.29.25, which exceeded the 90 days of hire requirement.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025

  5. Nov 6, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

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

      “The signed, Disclosure Statement, in the files for Staff #1, Staff #2, and Staff #3, did not contain a date. It could not be determined if the Disclosure Statements were obtained at the time of hire due to the missing date.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2024

  6. Feb 13, 2024Inspection18 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(e) Letter to parents

      “Based on the operator's statement, the parents of each enrolled child did not receive a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The parent letter on file explaining the emergency procedures did not include lockdown procedures during an emergency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “The two most recent evaluations in the files for staff persons #1 and #4 exceeded 12 months between evaluations. Staff person #1: 8/11/21 and 1/31/24. Staff person #4: 1/10/21 and 2/23/23. The file for staff person #5 has documentation of an evaluation dated 6/13/23, which was not within one year of hire (See LIS Code Sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2024

    • Transportation

      3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points

      “The facility did not have documentation of notifying local traffic safety authorities of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “The facility's documentation of testing the fire detection system exceeded 30 days from 7/26/23 to 10/14/23 and 11/9/23 to 12/15/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(f) Emergency plan

      “The facility did not have documentation of sending a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 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 #2 was observed to lack documentation of verification of child care experience in order to meet staff qualification for the position in which the person is performing.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “The two most recent Mandated Reporter trainings in the file for staff person #5 are dated 9/20/18 and 1/29/24, which are more than 60 months apart between trainings.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “The bottom of the cabinet door below the sink in the boy's bathroom was observed to be splintering and not in good repair.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “In the PreK room, the corner of a windowsill trim on the right side of the room was observed to be peeling and chipping paint.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2024

    • Background checks

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

      “The file for staff person #3 has documentation of child abuse clearance dated 8/16/23 and FBI clearance results dated 8/16/23, which is after their date of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under CPSL.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually

      “The emergency plan on file at the facility has not been reviewed within the last 12 months and there have been changes in staff persons and their responsibilities. The emergency plan on file at the facility was observed to be reviewed on 1/25/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “The facility's emergency plan does not include a plan for continuity of operations in an emergency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons

      “The parent agreements in the files for children #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not specify the persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “The emergency contact forms in the files for children #2 and #4 lacked the enrolling parents work telephone number. The emergency contact form in the file for child #5 lacked the enrolling parents work address and telephone number.”
    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “The emergency contact forms in the files for children #3 and #4 lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(1) Original container

      “In the PS room, an albuterol sulfate inhaler for child #6 was observed not to be in the original container.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(5)/3270.192(3) Physician/CRNP assessment/Health assessment, TB test

      “The health assessment on file for staff person #5 lacked documentation of the person's suitability to provide child care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “The facility had documentation of fire drills being conducted that exceeded 60 days from 10/14/23 to 12/15/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2024

  7. Feb 14, 2023Inspection18 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. The certificate of compliance that was posted was dated 5/19/21-5/19/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “The facility had documentation of fire detection testing that exceeded 30 days from 12/1/22-1/19/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “The facility did not conduct or have documentation of an annual emergency drill on file for the year 2022.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2023

    • 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 file for staff person #2 was observed to have documentation of health assessment dated more than 24 months apart: 5/29/20 and 8/30/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “The health forms on files for children #1, #4, and #5 lacked documentation of the yearly Influenza shot that is recommended by the ACIP for the year 2022 with no letter of exemption on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

      “A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted in the PS room and the Toddler room downstairs.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “The emergency contact forms on file for children #2 and #5 lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “The emergency contact forms on file for children #1, #3 and #4 lacked the enrolling parent's work address and work telephone number. The emergency contact form on file for child #2 lacked the enrolling parent's work telephone number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a) Signed

      “The files for children #1 and #2 lacked an agreement form that shall be signed by the operator and the parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2023

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “The resting mats in the PS room were observed to be ripped and not in good condition.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size

      “A red cushion on a child's wooden sofa was observed to have holes and tears in the PreK room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “The first aid kit in the PS room was observed to lack soap, and the first aid kit in the PreK room was observed to lack tweezers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “The PS room was observed to have one missing protective receptacle cover near the window and the PreK room was observed to have two missing protective receptacle covers near the teacher's desk and were accessible to children under the age of 5 in the rooms.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “The file for staff person #2 does not have documentation of a written evaluation conducted by the director within the last 12 months. The more recent written evaluation on file is dated 1/10/21.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2023

    • Background checks

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

      “The file for staff person #1 was observed to have documentation Mandated Reporter training that was not renewed before the expiration date of the most current certification. The two most recent trainings are dated 1/29/18 and 2/13/23. The file for staff person #3 lacked documentation of application of an NSOR clearance prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.27(d) Plan posted

      “A copy of the facility's emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location in the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “The facility lacked policies regarding recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with crying, fussing, or distraught children, and prevention and identification of child maltreatment. The emergency plan for the facility did not include requirements for continuity of operations (backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster).”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “The file for child #1 lacked documentation that the parent reviewed and updated the emergency contact form within the last 6-months: 2/24/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2023

  8. Feb 17, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “Two protective receptacle covers were missing from two power strips located on the windowsill, at a level accessible to children 5 years of age and younger, in the Pre-K Counts room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “No handwashing sign was posted at 1 toilet and 3 urinals in the boys' restroom. No handwashing sign was posted at 1 toilet in the girls' restroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

      “The files for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3 did not contain verification of the influenza vaccination on the Health Assessment or an exemption on a written, signed, dated statement from the child's parent or guardian.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

      “A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provision was not displayed in either the Preschool room or the Pre-K Counts room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size

      “The top shelf of the blue cubby, assigned to a specific child for personal belongings, was not secured, and created a falling hazard in the Preschool room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “No information was provided for the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations electronically.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “A bag of Topcare Epson Salt was in an unlocked, metal, tan cabinet in the Pre-K Counts room, was accessible to children, and stated, "Keep out of reach of children."”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 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 Crafton Children's Corner licensed?

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

When was Crafton Children's Corner last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 18, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Crafton Children's Corner had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 32 rules across 5 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 30 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 Crafton Children's Corner care for?

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

Does Crafton Children's Corner accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Crafton Children's Corner's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Crafton Children's Corner cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 921-2273 to ask.

What is Crafton Children's Corner's phone number?

(412) 921-2273.

Where is Crafton Children's Corner?

545 Hamilton Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15205. The nearest other daycare we list is Evergreen Montessori, 0.8 miles away.

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