Thomas Child Care and Learning Academy
11609 Frankstown Rd, Pittsburgh, PA
Cynthia Francks Childcare
- licensed capacity
- 82
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Cynthia Francks Childcare
Cynthia Francks Childcare is a child care center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 82 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 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 30 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 82 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 | 82 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Cynthia Francks Childcare
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 82 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00252698
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 13, 2026: 10 rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 7 visits · 30 rules in all · 30 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 7
- Building, equipment and play areas 5
- Safety and hazards 5
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Safe sleep 2
- Food and nutrition 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Background checks 1
For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Jan 13, 2026Inspection10 rules cited
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“The PS cots were not labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2026
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“There were a cracked plastic bin and a broken puppet with exposed foam in the SA room. There was a broken toy chain saw, two cracked plastic lids and a broken puppet with exposed foam in the PK room. There were two cracked orange cones, 3 flower shaped boards with sharp zip ties edges, broken plastic ladybug and a broken white handle on the playground play tree.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2026
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“There was peeling paint on the playground fence poles.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“There were sharp exposed fence wires in the playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2026
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first-aid kit in room # 12 lacked sterile gauze pads.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2026
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“There was a sanitizer bottles accessible to children in the OT room accessible to children, labeled "Keep out of reach of children". There was a Febreze bottle in the staff bathroom accessible to children labeled "Keep out of reach of children". There was a Lysol bottle in the pre-k room accessible to children labeled "Keep out of reach of children". There was a backpack in the YT room cubbies that contained a Butt Paste, an Aveeno Balm and a Kids Probiotic accessible to children labeled "Keep out of reach of children".”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2026
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“There was an uncovered outlet in the pre-k room by the closet accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2026
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“Staff # 1 kept a soiled diaper on the changing table until she was done with the diaper change, instead of discarding it immediately into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2026
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The file for child #1 lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2026
3270.107 Refrigerator
“The infant room refrigerator thermometer was reading 54 degrees.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2026
Jan 27, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“Staff # 3 kept a soiled diaper on the changing table until she was done with the diaper change, instead of discarding it immediately into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first-Aid kit in the preschool room lacked soap and tape.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025
3270.66(b) Original container
“Ther was an unlabeled water bottle with yellow liquid in the stroller that was parked on the hallway.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025
3270.131(a) Health information
“The file for child # 1 contained a current health report dated 9/26/24 that was provided after 60. The child was in care longer than 60 days without initial health report.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“There were 2 cots in the YT that did not have at least 2 feet of space required on three sides of a cot.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“There was a Sanitizer, an equate Daily Moisturizer lotion and Fresh Cream Body lotion label " Keep out of reach of children" in the lower unlocked metal cabinet in the preschool room accessible to children. There was a GOOGONE label " Keep out of reach of children" in the lower unlocked metal cabinet in the OT room accessible to children. There was a Coppertone sunscreen and a Tylenol label " Keep out of reach of children" in the OT room cubbies accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“Staff # 3 did not wash the child's hands after diapering.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“The OT and the YT room lacked an emergency transportation plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025
3270.107 Refrigerator
“The thermometer in the kitchen refrigerator is not operable.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“There was a cracked bin in the YT room. There were 2 cracked bins in the preschool room. There was a broken tricycle in the playground. The red stroller floor is damage.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025
Apr 11, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“Per staff statements, Child #1 received an injury on 3/28/24. The incident report was completed the following day and placed in the child's classroom mailbox for Child #1's parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024
Feb 16, 2024Complaint investigation3 rules cited
3270.114 Outdoor Activity
“Based on staff statement the children have not been taken outside daily.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“The sink by the changing table in the OT room is pulling off the wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2024
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“Base on staff statements, staff have been out of ratio in the morning and end of day, when mixed age groups are combined.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2024
Feb 16, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.114 Outdoor Activity
“Based on staff statement the children have not been taken outside daily.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“The sink by the changing table in the OT room is pulling off the wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2024
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“Base on staff statements, staff have been out of ratio in the morning and end of day, when mixed age groups are combined.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2024
Jan 25, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within the designated time frame set by OCDEL (12/2022) (see LIS code sheet): health and safety update.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff #1 was observed provided care for children alone without a valid FBI clearance on file. Staff #1 was a provisionally hired employee.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2024
3270.55(a) Toddler and preschool children
“Observed staff #1 leave the Older Toddler room for a break at naptime when 8 older toddlers were in care but they were not all on their mats and sleeping at the time. More than one child was awake.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: PQAS first aid and CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2024
Dec 22, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“Based on staff statements, staff #1 raised her voice and yelled directly at a child on at least two occasions in December 2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2024
3270.113(c) No ridicule or threaten harm
“Based on staff statements, staff #1 raised her voice and yelled directly at a child on at least two occasions in December 2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2024
May 8, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The Fire Detection Letter attesting to the operability of the Fire Detection System at the facility had not been updated in the previous year. The facility had not been testing the system every 30 days upon expiration of the letter.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2023
Jan 27, 2023Inspection11 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The emergency plan on site does not include provisions regarding volunteer emergency preparedness training, required as of 7/1/22, as per Announcement C-22-04.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2023
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The most recent influenza vaccination on file for Child #1, who is 5 years old, is dated 11/26/18, more than 1 year ago, as recommended annually for a child this age. The immunization record on file for Child #2, who is 4 years old, includes 0 of 1 recommended MMR immunizations recommended for a child this age by the ACIP; 0 of 1 Varicella immunizations recommended for a child this age by the ACIP; and 0 annual influenza vaccines recommended annually for a child this age by the ACIP. The immunization record on file for Child #3, who is 16 months old, includes 3 of 4 recommended Pneumococcal immunizations recommended for a child this age by the ACIP. The immunization record on file for Child #4, who is 15 months old, includes 0 Influenza immunizations recommended annually for a child this age by the ACIP.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #1 did not contain documentation of being fingerprinted for an FBI clearance prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. The FBI clearance is dated 9/9/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2023
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“There were infant feeding bottles for 2 infants that were not labeled with the name of the child for whom they were intended.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The child abuse clearance on file for Staff person #1 was obtained for volunteer purposes, making it invalid (See LIS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“The ABC rug and the World Map rug in the preschool room was frayed and curled on the edges and corner, causing a tripping hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2023
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“There were 2 foam blocks in the young toddler room that had teeth marks in them.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2023
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“There was no written daily activity schedule in the middle school-age room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2023
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“Staff were observed changing diapers in the young toddler room and not washing the child's hands following the diaper change.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2023
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The two most recent child service reports on file for Child #3 are dated 2/23/22 and 9/1/22, more than 6 months apart. The two most recent child service reports on file for Child #5 are dated 3/1/22 and 10/6/22, more than 6 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2023
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 does not include the complete address for the child's pediatrician/source for medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2023
Jan 5, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“The exit door to the front sidewalk in the young toddler room was unable to be opened, and the exit door to the front sidewalk in the older toddler room was sticking to the doorframe, obstructing the door from being opened.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2022
3270.133(6) Written consent
“In the infant room, there was Infants' Tylenol for child #1 that lacked written parental consent for administration of the medication.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2022
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“The parent of each enrolled child was not provided with information on how to access the DHS child care regulations electronically.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2022
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“In the young toddler room, the cabinet under the changing table had multiple toxics labeled "Keep out of reach of children," and had the handle broken preventing the lock on the cabinet from keeping the cabinet closed, resulting in the toxics being accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2022
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“In the young toddler room, the cabinet with the first-aid bag was unlocked resulting in the first-aid kit being accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Cynthia Francks Childcare
Is Cynthia Francks Childcare licensed?
Yes. Cynthia Francks Childcare is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Cynthia Francks Childcare last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on January 13, 2026, with 10 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Cynthia Francks Childcare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 30 rules across 7 of 7 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 Cynthia Francks Childcare care for?
82, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Cynthia Francks Childcare accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Cynthia Francks Childcare'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 Cynthia Francks Childcare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 798-2600 to ask.
What is Cynthia Francks Childcare's phone number?
(412) 798-2600.
Where is Cynthia Francks Childcare?
12134 Frankstown Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15235. The nearest other daycare we list is Thomas Child Care and Learning Academy, 0.6 miles away.