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Cyert Center for Early Education Penn Ave
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About Cyert Center for Early Education Penn Ave
Cyert Center for Early Education Penn Ave is a child care center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 269 children.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 32 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Licensed capacity
- 269 children
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Inspection reports for Cyert Center for Early Education Penn Ave
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- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 269 children
- License number
- #CER-00259086
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 29, 2026: 11 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 32 rules in all · 32 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 8
- Safety and hazards 6
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Records and paperwork 4
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Background checks 3
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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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May 29, 2026Inspection11 rules cited
3270.82(e) Toilet and sinks proper height
“The sinks in Room #2 and #3 were out of reach for the children to wash their hands and did not contain a means of easy approach, such as platforms or steps.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2026
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The most recent parent updates for the fee agreement in the file for Child #1 exceeded 6 months between updates.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2026
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The most recent emergency drills were conducted more than 12 months apart: 2/25/25-3/11/26.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2026
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for Staff Person #4 contained a foreign college degree, which had not been evaluated by an approved accreditation agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The out-of-state child abuse clearances in the files for Staff Person #8 and 9 were obtained after the staff persons' first days working in child care at the facility (See LIS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The most recent fire safety trainings in the files for Staff Person #2, 3 and 5 exceeded 12 months between trainings.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2026
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The initial training in the facility's emergency plan in the file for Staff Person #7 was conducted more than 90 days after the staff person's date of hire (See LIS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2026
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The fire drill/fire system test log documents three occasions when fire system tests exceeded thirty days between tests: 8/5-9/9, 11/4-12/18 and 3/10-4/14.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2026
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The most recent health assessments in the file for Facility Person #1, a food service worker, exceeded 24 months between assessments.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2026
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The most recent updated health reports in the file for Child #1, a preschool child, exceeded 12 months between reports.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2026
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The most recent written evaluations in the file for Staff Person #5 exceeded 12 months between evaluations.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2026
Jan 28, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“During the complaint investigation on 1/28/26, staff statements disclosed that staff #1 was alone in a young toddler room with a group of mixed young and older toddlers on 1/15/26. Therefore, ratio at the time was 1:6.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2026
May 27, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The foreign degree in the file for Staff Person #2 has not been evaluated by an approved evaluation agency (member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2025
3270.81 Glass
“A visual strip or other visual identification was not placed on glass located in Rooms #6 and 7.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2025
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The fee agreements utilized by the facility do not specify the services provided.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The initial health assessment in the file for Staff Person #1 was conducted after the staff person's first day working in child care. (See LIS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The most recent NSOR Certificates in the file for Staff Person #3 exceeded 60 months between certificates. The disclosure statement in the file for Staff Person #4 was dated after the staff person's first day in child care. The out of state Child Abuse Clearance in the file for Staff Person #5 was acquired after the staff person's start date. (See LIS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed splintering wood, which creates a sharp edge, on the wooden deck in the outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2025
May 13, 2024Inspection14 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“There was no documentation the operator has tested the fire alarm system at least every 30 days. Previously it was determined that the disruption to other programs in the building provided a valid reason for the operator not to do so and instead have the system professionally inspected annually. However as the same legal entity owns the building and the child care program, this is not a valid reason for an operator to not test the fire alarm system at least every 30 days and document the testing.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2024
3270.152 Adult Hygiene
“A staff person in the Infant A room was observed using hand sanitizer rather than washing their hands after diapering/ before feeding a child.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2024
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The current complete health assessment on file for Facility Person #3 was completed more than 24 months after the previous health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2024
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“A staff person was observed in the Infant A room using wipes to clean a child's hands - child is able to wash hands at the sink - after diapering and before eating.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2024
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The current health assessment on file for child #1 was completed more than 12 months after the previous health assessment on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2024
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The current emergency contact form on file for child #3 and agreement on file for child #4 were reviewed and updated by parents in writing more than 6 months after the previous agreements/ emergency contact forms on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2024
3270.124(b)(1) Child's name, birth date
“The birthdate listed on the emergency contact form on file for child #2 was incorrect.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2024
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“The admission date on the agreement on file for child #3 was incorrect.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2024
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“There was less than 2 feet of space on 3 sides of rest equipment in use in the Preschool 2 and Older Toddler B rooms.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2024
3270.75(c) Has all items
“There were no gloves, tweezers or scissors in the first aid kit in the Young Toddler A room.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2024
3270.81 Glass
“There was a plexiglass partition in the traffic area in the Infant A room with no visual identification.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“There was a small spot of damaged plaster on the wall in Room 13.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“There was splintered wood on railings accessible to children on the outdoor studio in the facility's outdoor playspace.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“There was no proof of application for a clearance required from out-of-state on file for Facility Person #1 or for the FBI clearance on file for Facility Person #2. These required clearances were completed after the staff persons' respective start dates. The current criminal history, child abuse, and FBI clearances on file for Facility Person #4 were completed more than 60 months after the previous clearances on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2024
- Sep 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
May 11, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“The most recent letter on file 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 was dated 4/20/22.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2023
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“There was no handwashing sign at a toilet in the restroom between Rooms #3 and #4.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The updated health and safety training required to be completed by staff by 12/30/22 was completed after that date by Facility Persons #2, #3, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #13, #14, #15, #16, #17, #18 and #19.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The signature on the disclosure statement on file for Facility Person #1 was dated after their start date. The NSOR clearance on file for Facility Person #1 (3/10/23) was completed after their start date (See IS Code Sheet) and there was no proof of application on file for an NSOR clearance. A required out of state clearance on file for Facility Person #4 (1/9/23) was completed after their start date (See IS Code Sheet.) There was no proof of application on file for this clearance.The FBI clearance on file for Facility Person #9 (10/18/22) was completed after their start date (See IS Code Sheet) and there was no proof of application on file for anFBI clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2023
3270.35(b)(2)/3270.192(2)(ii) Bachelor's, 30 credits + 1 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“Facility Person #12 was classified as a group supervisor with documentation of a bachelors degree that includes 30 related credits. There was no documentation of child care experience on file for Facility Person #12.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2023
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“There was a cot in use in Room #2 with less than 2 feet of space on 3 sides.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2023
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“The initial health assessment on file for Facility Person #9 (10/19/22) was completed after their start date. (See IS Code Sheet.) The initial health assessment/TB test on file for Facility Person #18 (8/11/21 & 8/13/21) were completed more than a year prior to their start date. (See IS Code Sheet.)”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2023
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“There was a bench outside in the playspace with a crack in the seat, creating a potential pinch point.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2023
Oct 12, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9) Every 60 days/Written record
“There was no documentation on file of fire drills conducted at the facility prior to 8/15/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 12, 2022
May 27, 2022Inspection12 rules cited
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“The hot water running from the sinks accessible to children in several rooms was measured to exceed 110° F as follows: Room 1 - 120 ° F; Room 2 - 123° F; and Room 3 - 116° F.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2022
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“There was no documentation on file that the most recent updated emergency plan had been sent to the local municipality and county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2022
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“The pediatric first aid and CPR training documented and on file for Facility Person #1 was completed more than 90 days after their start date. (See IS Code sheet) The training was completed on 9/15/21.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2022
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The only emergency drill conducted and documented on file at the facility was conducted on 4/21/22, more than 12 months after the requirement to conduct annual drills became effective (12/19/2020.)”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2022
3270.181(c)/3270.181(d) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Dated signature affixed
“The agreements on file for children #2 and #3 were reviewed and signed by a parent more than 6 months prior. There was also an additional parent signature on each agreement that was not dated.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2022
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“The current agreements on file for children #1 and #2 did not specify the date of the child's admission.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2022
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“There was a small area of damaged plaster on the back wall in Room 4.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The current firesafety training completed and documented on file for Facility Persons #3, #5 and #7 was completed more than 12 months after the prior firesafety training.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2022
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“There was no acceptable health and safety training completed and file within 90 days of hire for Facility Person #6. (See IS Code sheet. The (not valid) training on file at hire was dated 10/14/18. The acceptable training was dated 4/26/22.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The current criminal history clearance on file for Facility Person #5 was completed more than 60 months after the prior criminal history clearance on file. The disclosure statement on file and signed by Facility Person # 6 was not signed by a witness.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2022
3270.35(a) Group Sup responsibilities
“Documentation on file indicates Facility Person #2 has completed a bachelors degree in a nonrelated field, and has completed 15 credits in human services. There was no child care experience documented and on file for Facility Person #2. Facility Person #2 was classified as a group supervisor.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2022
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The current health assessment on file for Facility Person #3 was completed more than 24 months after the previous health assessment on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Cyert Center for Early Education Penn Ave
Is Cyert Center for Early Education Penn Ave licensed?
Yes. Cyert Center for Early Education Penn Ave is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Cyert Center for Early Education Penn Ave last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 29, 2026, with 11 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Cyert Center for Early Education Penn Ave had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 32 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 32 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 Cyert Center for Early Education Penn Ave care for?
269, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Cyert Center for Early Education Penn Ave accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Cyert Center for Early Education Penn Ave's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (412) 268-3940 to confirm.
How much does Cyert Center for Early Education Penn Ave cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 268-3940 to ask.
What is Cyert Center for Early Education Penn Ave's phone number?
(412) 268-3940.
Where is Cyert Center for Early Education Penn Ave?
6555 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206. The nearest other daycare we list is Romp N Roll Pittsburgh East, 0.2 miles away.