Walnut Grove Christian Day Care
44 Adams Ave, West Mifflin, PA
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Creative Community
- licensed capacity
- 54
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Creative Community
Creative Community is a child care center in East Mc Keesport, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 54 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 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 47 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
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 54 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 54 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Creative Community has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Creative Community
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 54 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00253554
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 5, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 47 rules in all · 47 corrected
- Safety and hazards 13
- Records and paperwork 10
- Staff training and qualifications 7
- Building, equipment and play areas 5
- Background checks 4
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Safe sleep 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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Aug 5, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
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 posted was observed to be dated 8/15/25 to 4/1/26, which has expired.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2026
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The Disclosure Statement in the file for Staff Person #2 was on an outdated form.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2026
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“In Room 4, an electrical outlet near the door was missing a protective receptacle cover where children 5 years of age and younger were observed to be receiving care.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2026
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file for Staff Person #1 contained one written, nonfamily reference at the time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2026
Jan 22, 2026Inspection22 rules cited
3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“The financial agreement form in the file for child #2 lacked the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2026
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 Room 1, Room 2, Room 3, Room 4, and Room 5.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2026
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact forms in the files for children #2 and #4 lacked the address of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2026
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The emergency contact form in the file for child #2 lacked the health insurance coverage and policy number for the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2026
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact forms in the files for children #1 and #3 lacked the enrolling parent's work address and telephone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2026
3270.123(a)(2) Date fee to be paid
“The financial agreement form in the files for children #2 and #3 lacked the date on which the fee is to be paid.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2026
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“At the time of inspection, the facility's emergency plan did not include a plan for Continuity of Operations in an emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2026
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 trainings required prior to be caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric first aid/CPR, PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Groups Part 1 and Part 2.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2026
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“At the time of inspection, the file for Staff Person #3 did not contain documentation of emergency plan training within the last 12 months (11/15/24).”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The file for Staff Person #2 contained documentation of fire safety training that was not renewed prior to the expiration date of the most current certificate (9/20/24 and 1/20/26). At the time of inspection, the file for Staff Person #3 did not contain documentation of fire safety training within the last 12 months (11/20/24).”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff Person #1 lacked a signed disclosure statement. The file for Staff Person #1, who had lived in New Jersey during the previous 5 years of employment, did not contain documentation of out of state clearances as required under CPSL to work in a child care position. In addition, Staff Person #1 was observed supervising children in Room 1 while alone and unsupervised by a permanent employee. The file for Staff Person #4 did not contain documentation of State Police application or clearance results prior to the staff person's first day working with children as required under CPSL (See LIS Code Sheet). In addition, Staff Person #4 was observed supervising children in Room 4 while alone and unsupervised by a permanent employee.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2026
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The smoke detector in the Infant Room was observed emitting a chirping sound; therefore, its operability could not be determined.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2026
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“At the time of inspection, facility files did not contain documentation of conducting an emergency drill within the last 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2026
3270.192(5) Two written references
“At the time of inspection, the file for Staff Person #1 did not contain documentation of two written, non-family references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. At the time of inspection, the file for Staff Person #4 contained one written, non-family reference from an individual attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2026
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 #1 did not contain documentation of signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2026
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The emergency contact and financial agreement forms in the file for child #4 have not been reviewed or updated by the parent within the last 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2026
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The NSOR clearance results in the file for Staff Person #1 were dated 1/7/26, which was after the staff person's first day working with children (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file is now current. The file for Staff Person #2 contained documentation of State police, Child Abuse and FBI clearance results that were not renewed prior to the expiration date of the most current certification. The file for Staff Person #2 is now current.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2026
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff Person #2 has not completed Mandated Reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidence by the previously documented Mandated Reporter training on file being dated 10/28/20. The file for Staff Person #3 contained documentation of Mandated Reporter training that was not renewed prior to the expiration date of the most current certification (8/9/20 and 1/4/26). The file is now current.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2026
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The files for Staff Persons #1 and #4, identified as assistant group supervisors, lacked qualification documents for the position in which the staff persons are performing.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2026
3270.81 Glass
“In Room 4, a visual strip or visual identification was not placed in a traffic area on the glass door.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2026
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“A written plan of daily activities was not posted in Room 5.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2026
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The file for Staff Person #3 did not contain documentation of a written evaluation within the last 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2026
- Aug 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 17, 2025Inspection16 rules cited
3270.165 Menus
“The provider did not have a menu posted in a conspicuous place.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2025
3270.82(j) Running water - diapering
“The portable sink in the Toddler Room diapering area did not have running water creating both a safety and cross-contamination concerns.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2025
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“In Room #1 above the changing table, were loose push pins in the wall which pose a puncture or cutting hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“In private restroom, it was observed a bottle of "Windex," "Clorox Disinfecting Bathroom Bleach-Free Cleaner," "Lysol Wipes," and "AJAX Powder, "which were labeled, "Keep out of the reach of children" was accessible to children while in the restroom under the sink.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2025
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“The provider did not have their current Certificate of Compliance posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“In room #4 next to the kitchen on the bottom shelf of the black, plastic shelf was a bin with stuffed animals which had a broken, green lid handle. In the Preschool Room, a plastic "Little Tykes" basketball hoop was not secured which poses a toppling hazard. In the Preschool Room, a clear, plastic bin with plastic building blocks had a broken corner posing a cutting hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2025
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“In Room #4, two blue, wooden child chairs with loose screws were wobbly which posed a pinch point or fall hazard. In Room #4, the changing table with loose screws was wobbly which posed a falling and/or toppling hazard. In Room #4, The "Little Tykes" play kitchen was wobbly and unsecured posing a toppling hazard. In room #4, a child chair across from the play kitchen with loose screws was wobbly which posed a pinch point or falling hazard. In Room #1, the wooden bookcase, left of the door, the corner was chipped with splintering wood which poses a splintering hazard. In Room #1, the bookcase, left of the door, was missing two screws making the bookcase unstable which posed a toppling hazard or pinch point. In Room #1, a black plastic, shelf was wobbly posing a tipping hazard. In the middle of Room #1, at the bottom of the two shelf, wooden bookcase's veneer is lifting posing a splintering or cutting hazard. In the Preschool Room a folding bookcase on the wall across from Room #2 had missing veneer and a chipped corner posing a cutting and/or splintering hazard. In the Preschool Room, a 2 x 3 shelf next to the glass exterior door was broken posing a splintering hazard. In the Preschool Room, loose screws were observed on a blue, art, drying rack to be unstable posing a fall hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2025
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“The facility's rest equipment was ripped that exposed the foam padding.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2025
3270.102(a)/3270.103 Clean and good repair/Small Toys and Objects
“A stuffed animal with hard, plastic eyes were observed in room #1, behind the changing table with one eye not attached posing a choking hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2025
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The Emergency Contact Forms for Child Files #1, 2 and 3 lacked the "Enrolling Parent's Work Address and Work Number." (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2025
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“The written emergency transportation plan was lacking from Rooms #1, #2, #3 and #4.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2025
3270.27(d) Plan posted
“A copy of the facility's current Emergency Plan was not posted in a conspicuous place.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2025
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“In Room #1, on the right wall, next to door #2, one protective receptacle cover was missing which was accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2025
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“The observed fire drill log contained consecutive drills held more than 60 days apart (11.15.2024 -- 01.23.2025 (69 Days).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The facility lacked a log of the fire detection system being tested every 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2025
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“The facility's Updated Emergency Plan lacked proof of the Emergency Plan being sent to the local municipality and Allegheny County Emergency Management Services.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2025
Nov 21, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“The following unsafe condition was observed in the Indoor Gross Motor play space: Heavy, black, rubber blocks (2' x 2' x 4") used as a base for the outdoor play space was stacked and poses a toppling or crushing hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2024
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“The boys and girl's restroom lacked handwashing signs above the toilets.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“In the Pre-School Room, the lid for blue bin with toy figures was cracked posing a cutting hazard and/or pinch point. In the Older Toddler Room, a clear bin with large Legos was cracked posing a cutting hazard and/or pinch point.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2024
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“The initial health assessment on file for Staff person #1 does not include the results of a tuberculosis screening, due at hire. (See IS CODE SHEET)”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Facility files lacked proof of purchase for the interconnected smoke detection system.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Creative Community
Is Creative Community licensed?
Yes. Creative Community is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Creative Community last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 5, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Creative Community had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 47 rules across 4 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 47 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 Creative Community care for?
54, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Creative Community accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Creative Community'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 Creative Community cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 271-6700 to ask.
What is Creative Community's phone number?
(412) 271-6700.
Where is Creative Community?
1219 5th Ave, East Mc Keesport, PA 15035. The nearest other daycare we list is McKeesport Child Development Center, 0.4 miles away.