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Cynthia K Francks Child Care
- licensed capacity
- 80
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Cynthia K Francks Child Care
Cynthia K Francks Child Care is a child care center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 80 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 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 42 rules across 10 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
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 80 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | 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 | 80 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Cynthia K Francks Child Care
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 80 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00260051
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 27, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 10 of 11 visits · 42 rules in all · 42 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 10
- Safety and hazards 8
- Building, equipment and play areas 7
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Food and nutrition 3
- Records and paperwork 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Background checks 1
- Safe sleep 1
- 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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Aug 27, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff #1 contains a current Child Abuse clearance dated 5/12/26 that was not renewed within 60 months of the prior Child Abuse clearance dated 12/10/20. The file for staff 2 contains a current State Police clearance dated 11/7/20 that was not renewed within 60 months of the prior State Police clearance dated 11/10/20.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2026
Jun 9, 2026Inspection16 rules cited
3270.66(a)/3270.66(d) Locked or inaccessible/Toxic plants not permitted
“There was a Chelidonium Majus plant considered toxic in the toddler's playground area accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2026
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“There was a cracked blue basket in the preschool room. There was a ripped blue couch with exposed foam in the SA room library area. There were 2 ripped puppets with exposed foam and a cracked playhouse door in the OT room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2026
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“According to the Fire Detection System Test Log, the tests were greater than 30 days apart from 3/2/26 to 4/27/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2026
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“The file for staff # 1 lacked 10 out of 12 required hours of annual childcare training, from 12/19/24 to 12/19/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2026
3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated
“There was a lunch box out of the refrigerator that contained lunchmeat. The lunchbox was in a cubby in the preschool room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2026
3270.133(7) Medication log
“The operator was not maintaining a medication log for a nonprescription medication Top Care infant's Pain & Fever for children #5 and #6.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2026
3270.133(3) Name on bottle
“There was a Top Care Infant Paint and Fever bottle without the name of the child for whom the medication is intended.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2026
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.131(e)(3) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Dismissal policy
“The file for child # 4 a preschooler lacked an updated health report. The previous report was dated 1/17/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2026
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“There was an electrical cord hanging from a yellow seahorse on the OT room wall creating a shocking and tripping hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2026
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The operator did not provide the parents of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2026
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“The file for child # 1 a young toddler contained a current health report dated 4/27/26 that was not obtained withing 6 months of the previous health report dated 7/14/25. The file for child # 2 a young toddler contained a current health report dated 1/2/26 that was not obtained withing 6 months of the previous health report dated 5/22/25. The file for child #3 a young toddler contained a current health report dated 8/6/25 that was not obtained withing 6 months of the previous health report dated 7/30/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2026
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The file for child #1 lacked the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2026
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“During naptime there were four cots with less than 2 feet of space on three sides of the cots while the equipment was in use in the preschool room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“There were four damaged ceiling tyles in the indoor play space. There were two broken metal fence pipes creating sharp edges and a bended fence on back of the preschool/SA playground. There was garbage in the playground area while the toddlers were using the playinground.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2026
3270.63 Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space
“On 6/9/26 a group of OT were observed playing in the playground. The playground is missing part of the fencing creating an unsafe area providing access to a parking lot.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2026
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“There was a hand sanitizer bottle on top of a shelf in the SA room label " keep out of reach of children" accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2026
Feb 26, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first- aid kit in the YT lacked tweezers.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2026
3270.107 Refrigerator
“The thermometer in the refrigerator in the infant room was not operable.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2026
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“The diaper changing are in the YT and infant room lacked hands-free covered can.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2026
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“There is an uncovered protective outlet on the right side of the wall by the teachers closet in the OT room accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2026
- Jan 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 15, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“"Based on staff statements, the child care facility was flooded on 1/3/26. Due to the damage caused by the flood, all the drywall at the bottom of the walls will be cut out and replaced. All of the flooring has been removed and will be replaced. The facility is working with a professional restoration company to make the repairs."”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2026
Jun 18, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid kit in the SA room lacked gloves.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2025
3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle
“There was a trash can without a lid that contained trash that has been contaminated with human secretion in the SA room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“There was a bag of Potting Mix label "keep out of reach of children." accessible to children in the playground. There was a hand sanitizer label "keep out of reach of children." accessible to children in on top of a cabinet on in the SA room. There was a Coppertone Sun protector label "keep out of reach of children." accessible to children in a cubby in the OT room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2025
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“The operator did not notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2025
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“On June 18 around 8:30 am, Staff # 2 did not claimed child #1 during the supervision and ratio check.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“There were 3 cracked bins in the SA room. There was a cracked bin in the preschool room. The red 6 seat buggy was cracked in 3 different spots.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2025
Aug 28, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The most recent smoke alarm testing was 7/19/24, which is more than 30 days prior.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2024
Jul 16, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“At approximately 11:15 am, 9 children, two staff, and a therapist were observed playing the indoor gross motor space. Staff #1 named 6 children as being in their assigned group: including 1 preschool aged child and 5 older toddlers. Staff #2 stated that they did not have a group of assigned children. Staff #2 stated that she was responsible for the whole group of children. When asked to name all the children, Staff #2 was unable to name all the children therefore, leaving three older toddlers that were not named as part of an assigned group of children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2024
Jun 4, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“The file for staff # 1 lacked 6 out of 12 required hours of annual childcare training, from 12/19/22 to 12/19/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2024
3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated
“There were 2 gallons of milk and 1 yogurt plastic tub on top of the cubbies in the OT room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2024
3270.133(7) Medication log
“The operator was not maintaining a medication log for a prescription medication, Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Aerosol For child # 3.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2024
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“The files for child # 1 and 2 lacked the 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, on the Emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2024
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The file for child # 2 lacked the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“There was peeling paint on the right side of the building wall by the table in the playground. Three was damaged plaster on the girl's bathroom wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The file for staff #1 contained a current fire safety training dated 1/12/24 that was obtained pass a year from the previous fire safety training certificate dated 10/7/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2024
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“There were 2 nails sitting under the girl's bathroom unlocked counter accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“There was a cracked Castle slide in the playground. There was a cracked sand box toy and 2 foam blocks with teeth marks in the pre-k room. There were 2 cracked baskets in the YT room. There was a cracked bin and 2 cracked wooden fire station toys in the OT room. There were 2 cracked baskets in the preschool room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2024
May 21, 2024Complaint investigation3 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The file for Staff # 2 lacked verification of completion of the updated health and safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2024
3270.113(c) No ridicule or threaten harm
“Corroborating statements from the Staff interviewed confirmed that Staff #1 does single out and threaten the children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2024
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“Staff #1 was observed to be using harsh, demeaning language in the presence of children. Corroborating statements from the Staff interviewed attest to Staff #1demeaning and harsh language used in the presence of children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2024
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May 21, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The file for Staff # 2 lacked verification of completion of the updated health and safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2024
3270.113(c) No ridicule or threaten harm
“Corroborating statements from the Staff interviewed confirmed that Staff #1 does single out and threaten the children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2024
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“Staff #1 was observed to be using harsh, demeaning language in the presence of children. Corroborating statements from the Staff interviewed attest to Staff #1demeaning and harsh language used in the presence of children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2024
Jun 7, 2023Inspection14 rules cited
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The Health Report for Child #1 and #2, both enrolled for more than 60 days, did not contain documentation of an influenza vaccination as required based on the child's age as per the ACIP recommended schedule.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: (Pediatric First Aid/CPR).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff #1 contained a volunteer disclosure statement. The file for Staff #3 contained a State Police request that was obtained after their date of hire and therefore incorrectly provisionally hired. Staff #3 was observed to be working alone in the Young Toddler Classroom unsupervised without all clearances in their file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2023
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“Observed a surge protector with three missing protective outlet covers in the Preschool Classroom. These outlets were accessible to children 5 years of age and younger.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2023
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 (see LIS code sheet): (Pediatric First Aid/CPR).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2023
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Observed a wooden easel in the Preschool Classroom that had multiple small metal tacks that were sticking out in the back creating a cutting hazard for the children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2023
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“Observed a laminator that had a metal cutting blade on the back that was accessible to the children in care and created a cutting hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2023
3270.131(c) Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP
“The Health Report for Child #3 lacked a signature by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP or the individual's professional title.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2023
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“Observed a large play structure that had foam flooring underneath it in the Indoor Gross Motor space that was obstructing the exit from the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed multiple large weeds sticking through the metal fence and various pieces of garbage in the outdoor play space that created a tripping and tangling hazard to the children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2023
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid kit in the Older Toddler Classroom lacked nonporous gloves.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2023
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Observed hand sanitizer labeled, "Keep Out of Reach of Children, " in an unlocked low drawer in the Young Toddler Classroom that was accessible to the children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2023
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file for Staff #4 contained a Health Assessment that was deemed unacceptable.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2023
3270.133(6) Written consent
“The file for Child #4 lacked parental permission for Infants Motrin.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2023
Aug 1, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
3270.124(a) Each child emergency contact person
“The Emergency Contact information was not present in the Young Toddler Room for Child #3. The Emergency Contact information was not present in the Older Toddler Room for Child #2. The children were present and receiving care in those rooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2022
3270.166(1) Written statement
“The file for Child #1, an infant, lacked a written formula and feeding schedule obtained from the parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2022
3270.66(b) Original container
“Located in the Preschool Classroom were two spray bottles that did not specify the contents. Staff disclosed that it was a disinfectant.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2022
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid kit located in the Young Toddler room lacked nonporous gloves.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2022
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Located in the Preschool Classroom was a low hanging chalkboard that had a detached trim piece on the right side creating a pinch point. In the Preschool Classroom there was a metal cabinet that had rust along the bottom creating a rough edge.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2022
May 2, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
3270.131(c) Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP
“The Health Report for Child # 1 lacked a signature by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP and the individual's professional title.”
Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2022
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The Emergency Contact Form for Child #2 and #4 lacked the address of the child's physician.”
Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2022
3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The Health Report for the following children lacked verification of ongoing vaccines in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. The report for Child #3 lacked a 4th dose of DTAP and a influenza vaccination.”
Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2022
3270.182(1) Initial and subsequent health reports
“The Health Report for the following children lacked verification of ongoing vaccines in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. The report for Child #3 lacked a 4th dose of DTAP and a influenza vaccination.”
Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2022
Mar 17, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
3270.94(a)(4) Hypothetical locations
“Based on review of the facility's fire drill log, the school-age room was listed as the hypothetical location in both February and March 2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2022
Feb 10, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“There was a black shoulder bag sitting on a wooden toy in the hallway, making it accessible to the young toddlers playing in the hall at the time of the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Both the state police clearance rap sheet and the FBI rap sheet in the file for staff person #1 included a charge that was missing a disposition and grade. The staff person was within their 45-day provisional period, but was observed in the hallway alone with 4 young toddlers”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The bottom of one of the letters of reference in the file for staff person #2 was blurred, so the date and signature was not visible.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2022
Dec 21, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The child abuse clearance in the file for staff person #1, who was observed caring for children in the preschool room at the time of the inspection, was for volunteer purposes.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2021
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“In the young toddler room, there was a stack of cots on coasters that was obstructing the doorway leading from that room into the older toddler room.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2021
- Nov 30, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 26, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“There was a bottle of hand sanitizer sitting on a low shelf in the preschool room, making it accessible to the children in care at the time. The directions included instructions to keep out of the reach of children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2021
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The last emergency plan training in the file for staff person #1, observed at the facility at the time of the inspection, was dated 10/7/2020.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Cynthia K Francks Child Care
Is Cynthia K Francks Child Care licensed?
Yes. Cynthia K Francks Child Care is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Cynthia K Francks Child Care last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 27, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Cynthia K Francks Child Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 42 rules across 10 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 42 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 K Francks Child Care care for?
80, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Cynthia K Francks Child Care accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Cynthia K Francks Child Care'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 K Francks Child Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 271-4840 to ask.
What is Cynthia K Francks Child Care's phone number?
(412) 271-4840.
Where is Cynthia K Francks Child Care?
2140 Ardmore Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15221. The nearest other daycare we list is Ovs Childcare Center., 0.3 miles away.