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Doodle Bugs Childrens Centers

8900 Duncan Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 152374.7· 87 reviews
licensed capacity
223
open each week
5 days

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About Doodle Bugs Childrens Centers

Doodle Bugs Childrens Centers is a child care center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 223 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with infant care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp. It says it provides meals.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 38 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSummer campMeals providedCameras for parents
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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
223 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “6:30 am - 6:00 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
CurriculumBravo! Early Childhood Curriculum®
EnrichmentDance, Tae Kwon Do
Daily lifeMeals provided
SafetyCameras / live video for parents (Watch Me Grow internet viewing), Outdoor playground
Licensed capacity223 childrenFrom the state license
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Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Doodle Bugs Childrens Centers

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
223 children
License number
#CER-00251035
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 2, 2026: 6 rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 38 rules in all · 38 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 9
  • Health, medication and illness 6
  • Background checks 5
  • Supervision and ratios 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Safe sleep 3
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 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. Jun 2, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “In Classroom 8, a clear plastic toy bin was observed to be cracked on two sides of a corner causing it not to be in good repair.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “In Classroom 8, a chrome three shelf storage unit located to the right of the changing table was observed to have a clear plastic bin containing multiple diaper cremes labeled 'Keep Out of Reach of Children' stored on a middle shelf accessible to the preschool age children care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2026

    • Background checks

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

      “The file for Staff person #1 (See IS Code Sheet), who has resided out of state within the previous five years, was observed to lack the required Criminal History check, Sex Offender check, and Child Abuse and Neglect check as required by the Child Protective Service Law (CPSL). The staff file for Staff person #2 was observed to contain a disclosure statement that was not signed by a witness.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “At approximately 10:00am, while outside on the playground, two staff and 17 preschool age children were observed. During the onset of supervision and ratio check, when staff were asked to identify and name the children whom they were responsible for, Staff person #1 identified and named 10 preschool aged children and Staff #2 identified and named 5 preschool age children thus leaving 2 children unaccounted for.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2026

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(f) 2 feet apart

      “Between approximately 12:55pm and 1:10pm during naptime the following mats in the following rooms were observed to not have at least 2ft of space on 3 sides while in use: In Classroom 8 in the back left corner underneath the window, two preschool age children were observed sleeping on their individual mats that were placed near each other; The mat on the left had two sides of the mat directly up against the corner walls and the mat on the right had one side approximately 1ft of space from the book display shelf and there was approximately 1ft of space in between the two mats. Two other preschool age children were sleeping on the opposite sides of the room on their individual mats were observed having one side of their mat up against the wall and another side of their mat was placed directly up against a book display shelf or toy shelving unit. Another preschool age child was observed sleeping on their mat that was placed in between a wooden stove/sink playset and wooden play refrigerator/dress up unit with approximately less than 9 inches of space on two sides. Also, in Classroom 4 during nap time one toddler was observed sleeping on a mat with one side up against the wall and another side up against furniture. In Classroom 7, in the back right corner a toddler was observed sleeping on their cot that was placed with one side approximately 7 inches from a book display shelf and another side against the wall. In Classroom 5 a toddler was observed sleeping on their cot with one side approximately 1ft from a wooden stove/sink plays set and another side approximately 9 inches from a toddler table. In Classroom 6 two toddlers were observed sleeping on their individual cots that were in opposite corners of the room; two sides of their mats were against the wall, and another side was approximately 15 inches or less of space from a toy shelving unit.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “In Classroom 12, the cabinet floor underneath the sink used by the children in care was observed to not have been kept clean as evidenced by having small black granular spots and brownish/black staining.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2026

  2. Dec 10, 2025Inspection12 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “In Classroom 10, an electrical outlet located to the left of the sink area was observed to lack one protective cover.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “The refrigerator inside Classroom 6 was observed to lack a thermometer.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(3) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Dismissal policy

      “The current immunization record for Child #1 was observed to be missing the following vaccines: the 2nd dose of DTaP vaccine, the 2nd dose of Rotavirus vaccine, the 2nd dose of Hib vaccine, the 2nd dose of PCV13 and the 2nd dose of Polio vaccine as recommended by the ACIP and did not have an acceptable exemption on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually

      “Upon review of the facility's current emergency plan, it was observed to not have been updated to reflect the change of director.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025

    • 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 staff file for Staff person #3, contained a current health assessment dated 12/9/25 which was conducted more than 24 months from the previously dated 6/28/23 health assessment on file. The staff file for Staff person #5, contained a current health assessment dated 4/5/24 which was conducted more than 24 months from the previously dated 3/30/22 health assessment on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.35(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) Bachelor's/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “The staff file for Staff person #1 who is functioning as a Group Supervisor, lacked proof of a bachelor's degree.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “The staff file for Staff person #4 contained current mandated reporter training dated 10/23/25 which was not renewed within 60 months from the previously existing mandated reporter certificate dated 10/20/20.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2025

    • Background checks

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

      “The file for Staff person #7 (See IS Code Sheet), who has resided out of state within the previous five years, was observed to lack a Maryland Sex Offender Check and Child Abuse and Neglect Check.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 2, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #8 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 and Mandated Reporter Training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “The staff file for Staff person #5 contained current staff evaluation dated 6/25/25 which was not completed at least one every 12 months from the previous staff evaluation on file dated 2/23/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease

      “The staff file for Staff person #2 contained a current health assessment dated 8/4/25 that lacked examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. The staff file for Staff person #3 contained a current health assessment dated 12/9/25 that lacked examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(b) Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP

      “The staff file for Staff person #6, lacked a valid health assessment on file as it lacked a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP signature.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 2, 2026

  3. Nov 20, 2025Visit5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

      “Upon review of the facility's 30-day fire testing documentation, the following tests were observed to have been conducted more than 30 days apart: 8/12/25 to 9/17/25 (36 days).”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2025

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(f) 2 feet apart

      “In Classroom 1 an infant was observed sleeping in a crib that lacked at least two feet of space on three sides as evidence by a toy shelving unit was placed up against the crib and a bouncer swing was observed on another side of the crib thus prohibiting 2ft of space on three sides while in use. In Classroom 2 two infants were observed sleeping in separate cribs that lacked at least two feet of space on three sides as evidence by one crib was placed against the wall and a toy shelving unit was place up against the crib and another crib had a toy shelving unit up against one side and an infant table was up against another side of the crib thus prohibiting 2ft of space on three sides while in use.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51 Similar Age Level

      “During a self-reported noncompliance investigation conducted on 11/20/25, according to staff statements, it was determined that on 11/5/25 at approximately 10:00am, after staff completed a name to face check, prior to transitioning from the classroom to the outdoor play space, a preschool age child was left behind in the classroom for approximately 20 to 40 minutes without any staff present resulting in the staff: child ratio being 0:1.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “During a self-reported noncompliance investigation conducted on 11/20/25, according to staff statements, it was determined that on 11/5/25 at approximately 10:00am, after staff completed a name to face check, prior to transitioning from the classroom to the outdoor play space, a preschool age child was left behind in the classroom for approximately 20 to 40 minutes. No staff person was physically present with the child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “During a self-reported noncompliance investigation conducted on 11/20/25, according to staff statements, it was determined that on 11/5/25 at approximately 10:00am, after staff completed a name to face check, prior to transitioning from the classroom to the outdoor play space, a preschool age child was left behind in the classroom for approximately 20 to 40 minutes without being supervised by any staff person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026

  4. Nov 20, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

      “Upon review of the facility's 30-day fire testing documentation, the following tests were observed to have been conducted more than 30 days apart: 8/12/25 to 9/17/25 (36 days).”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2025

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(f) 2 feet apart

      “In Classroom 1 an infant was observed sleeping in a crib that lacked at least two feet of space on three sides as evidence by a toy shelving unit was placed up against the crib and a bouncer swing was observed on another side of the crib thus prohibiting 2ft of space on three sides while in use. In Classroom 2 two infants were observed sleeping in separate cribs that lacked at least two feet of space on three sides as evidence by one crib was placed against the wall and a toy shelving unit was place up against the crib and another crib had a toy shelving unit up against one side and an infant table was up against another side of the crib thus prohibiting 2ft of space on three sides while in use.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51 Similar Age Level

      “During a self-reported noncompliance investigation conducted on 11/20/25, according to staff statements, it was determined that on 11/5/25 at approximately 10:00am, after staff completed a name to face check, prior to transitioning from the classroom to the outdoor play space, a preschool age child was left behind in the classroom for approximately 20 to 40 minutes without any staff present resulting in the staff: child ratio being 0:1.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “During a self-reported noncompliance investigation conducted on 11/20/25, according to staff statements, it was determined that on 11/5/25 at approximately 10:00am, after staff completed a name to face check, prior to transitioning from the classroom to the outdoor play space, a preschool age child was left behind in the classroom for approximately 20 to 40 minutes. No staff person was physically present with the child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “During a self-reported noncompliance investigation conducted on 11/20/25, according to staff statements, it was determined that on 11/5/25 at approximately 10:00am, after staff completed a name to face check, prior to transitioning from the classroom to the outdoor play space, a preschool age child was left behind in the classroom for approximately 20 to 40 minutes without being supervised by any staff person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026

  5. Dec 4, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “In Classroom 11, one ceiling tile directly above the sink was observed to not be kept clean as evidence by having a slight water spot from a previous leak that has since been repaired.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2024

    • Background checks

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

      “The file for Staff person #3 was observed not to contain a valid State Police clearance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “The child file for Child #2, was observed to contain an updated child service report dated 10/1/24 which was conducted more than 6 months from the previously dated 3/21/24 child service report on file. The child file for Child #3, was observed to contain an updated child service report dated 10/1/24 which was conducted more than 6 months from the previously dated 3/13/24 child service report on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “The staff file for Staff person #1 was observed to contain fire safety trainings that were conducted more than 12 months apart; those fire safety trainings are dated 10/14/24 and 9/14/23. The staff file for Staff person #2 was observed to contain fire safety trainings that were conducted more than 12 months apart; those fire safety trainings are dated 11/14/24 and 9/14/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

      “The child file for Child #1, who is a preschool age child, was observed to contain an updated health report dated 8/28/24 which was conducted more than 12 months from the previously dated 7/16/23 health report on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children

      “In Classroom 13, the first aid kit was observed on top of a child's locker and considered accessible to the preschool/school age children in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2024

  6. Dec 7, 2023Inspection9 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “The staff file for Staff person #1, contained a current health assessment dated 6/25/23 which was conducted more than 24 months from the previously dated 5/9/21 health assessment on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months

      “The child file for Child #2, who is a young toddler, was observed to contain health reports that were conducted more than 6 months apart; those health report dates are dated 911/22/22 and 6/7/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2023

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(f) 2 feet apart

      “In Classroom 2 an infant was observed sleeping in a crib that lacked at least two feet of space on three sides.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children

      “Outside on the Preschool Playground a book bag containing a first-aid kit was observed hanging from the metal chain link fence at a height accessible to the preschool aged children who were playing outside.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(b) Original container

      “In Classroom 4, Classroom 8 and Classroom 9 one or more spray bottles containing a cleaning solution were observed to not be labeled with the specific content.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “In Classroom 10 twelve diaper cremes all labeled 'Keep Out of Reach of Children' were observed being stored inside a plastic box storage unit that was unlocked and easily accessible to the preschool age children in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.166(1) Written statement

      “Child #3, who is an infant, was observed to lack a written feeding schedule from the parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “The child file for Child #1 contained a current financial agreement and emergency contact form that were not reviewed and updated the parent at least once in a 6-month period. The two most recent reviews by the parent were dated 10/3/23 and 3/21/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2023

    • Background checks

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

      “The staff file for Staff person #2 contained a current State Police clearance dated 7/14/23, a current Child Abuse clearance and DHS FBI clearance dated 7/27/23 all of which were not renewed within 60 months of the previously dated 6/26/18 State Police clearance, 7/26/18 Child Abuse clearance and 7/20/18 DHS FBI clearance expiring. The staff file for Staff person #3 lacked a valid State Police clearance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2023

  7. Dec 21, 2022Inspection13 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “The child file for Child #1 contained a financial agreement and emergency contact information form that were not reviewed by the parent at least once every 6 months; the last two dates of review for the financial agreement form were 9/23/22 and 10/12/20 and the last two dates of review for the emergency contact information form were 5/17/22 and 10/10/20. The child file for Child #2 contained a financial agreement and emergency contact information form that were not reviewed by the parent at least once every 6 months; the last two dates of review for the financial agreement and emergency contact forms were 10/12/22 and 4/5/21. The child file for Child #3 contained a financial agreement and emergency contact information form that were not reviewed by the parent at least once every 6 months; the last two dates of review for the financial agreement and emergency contact forms were 9/29/22 and 2/6/22. The child file for Child #4 contained a financial agreement and emergency contact information form that were not reviewed by the parent at least once every 6 months; the last two dates of review for the financial agreement form were 9/27/22 and 10/7/20 and the last two dates of review for the emergency contact information form were 10/20/22 and 10/11/20.The child file for Child #5 contained an emergency contact information form that was not reviewed by the parent at least once every 6 months; the last two dates of review for the emergency contact form were 12/7/22 and 2/28/22. The child file for Child #7 contained a financial agreement and emergency contact information form that were not reviewed by the parent at least once every 6 months; the last two dates of review for the financial agreement form were 9/28/22 and 10/12/20 and the last two dates of review for the emergency contact information form were 7/7/22 and 10/8/20. The child file for Child #8 contained a financial agreement and emergency contact information form that were not reviewed by the parent at least once every 6 months; the last two dates of review for the financial agreement and emergency contact forms were 10/4/22 and 3/9/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “The file for Staff person #3 and Staff person #8 lacked one non-family reference.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “The file for Staff person #17 lacked an annual staff evaluation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2023

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “Staff person #3 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Mandated Reporter Training; Staff person #3 completed mandated reporter training 9/15/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2022

    • Background checks

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

      “The file for Staff person #1 was observed not to contain a valid National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) certificate within 45 days of hire (See IS CODE SHEET). Staff person #1's NSOR certificate is dated 11/1/22. The file for Staff person #6 was observed to lack a valid DHS FBI clearance. The file for Staff person #7 was observed not to contain a valid NSOR certificate within 45 days of hire (See IS CODE SHEET). Staff person #7's NSOR certificate is dated 6/7/22. Staff person #7 also lacked documentation of having applied for and received a State child abuse and neglect registry check, a State sex offender check, and State criminal background check from the State in which they resided in within the previous five years as required by the Child Protective Service Law (CPSL). The file for Staff person #8 was observed not to contain a valid National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) certificate within 45 days of hire (See IS CODE SHEET). Staff person #8's NSOR certificate is dated 11/28/22. The staff file for Staff person #11 (See IS Code Sheet) contained an application of having applied for a NSOR clearance dated 4/6/22 which was not submitted prior to them working with children on 4/4/22. The staff file for Staff person #12 (See IS Code Sheet) lacked a signed disclosure statement at time of hire; a disclosure statement dated 3/14/22 on file was not signed by a witness.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #3 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety Training, and Pediatric First Aid/CPR; Staff person #3 completed both trainings in September 2022. Staff person #5 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety Training; Staff person #5 completed Health and Safety Training 9/21/22. Staff person #9 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety Training, and Pediatric First Aid/CPR; Staff person #9 completed Health and Safety and Pediatric First Aid/CPR training on 9/21/22. Staff person #10 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety Training; Staff person #10 completed Health and Safety training on 11/28/22. Staff person #13 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/CPR; Staff person #13 completed Pediatric First Aid/CPR on 4/26/22. Staff person #14 and Staff person #15 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/CPR; Staff person #14 and Staff person #15 completed Pediatric First Aid/CPR on 5/26/22. Staff person #16 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/CPR; Staff person #16 completed Pediatric First Aid/CPR on 12/15/21. Staff person #17 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Mandated Reporter Training, Health and Safety Training, and Pediatric First Aid/CPR; Staff person #17 completed Mandated reporter training 6/26/20, Health and Safety training 10/18/21, and Pediatric First Aid/CPR 12/15/21. Staff person #17 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/CPR and Health and Safety training; Staff person #17 completed Pediatric First Aid/CPR on 12/15/21 and Health and Safety training on 10/18/21.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “The file for Staff person #17 lacked annual fire safety training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “Upon review of the facility's 30-day fire alarm testing log the following tests were observed to have been conducted more than 30 days apart: 12/16/21 - 1/24/22 (39 days), 3/16/22 - 5/2/22 (47 days), 7/12/22 -8/20/22 (49 days), 8/30/22 - 9/30/22 (31 days).”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)(1) HS/GED + 30 credits

      “The file for Staff person #9, who is functioning as an assistant group supervisor lacked 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university; only 23 college credits in education or a human service field were documented.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “In Classroom 9, which is used by preschool aged children, an electrical outlet located to the right of the play kitchen area was observed to not be covered with a protective receptacle cover.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “In Classroom 3 the first aid kit was observed to lack soap.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “In Classroom 12 the restroom located on the right lacked a handwashing sign above the toilet.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “At approximately 1:00pm, during naptime in Classroom 4, Classroom 6, Classroom 7, Classroom 8, and Classroom 10, depending on where staff were positioned in the room they could not adequately supervise some of the napping children due to multiple pieces of furniture obstructing the Staff's ability to see and assess those children who were napping.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2022

  8. Dec 20, 2021Inspection20 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a) Signed

      “The file for child #2 had an agreement that lacked the signature of the operator.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2021

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “The file for child #1 had an emergency contact form that lacked the name of the health insurance and the policy number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2021

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 30 credits/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “The file for staff person #2, functioning as an assistant group supervisor, lacked verification of education to qualify as an assistant group supervisor.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2021

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “Staff person #5, with a start date of 8-23-21, had mandated reporter training dated 12-2-21 that was over 90 days after their start date.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2021

    • Background checks

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

      “The file for staff person #15 had a state police clearance dated 4-11-16, a child abuse clearance dated 4-11-16, and an FBI clearance dated 4-11-16 and lacked current clearances within the last 60 months. The files for staff person #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #10, #11, and #13, hired in 2021, had outdated disclosure statements and lacked the current disclosure statement form. The file for staff person #12 had state police clearances dated 4-30-15 and 11-24-20 that were over 60 months between clearances.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2021

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “The file for staff person #6, with a start date of 8-27-21, lacked health and safety training, covering topics #1-9 as required in regulation 3270.31(f), within 90 days of their start date and requires current training. The files for staff person #3, #5, #8, #10, and #14 had health and safety training that was completed over 90 days after their start date, with the health and safety training covering topics #1-9 as required in regulation 3270.31(f).”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2021

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “The files for staff person #10, with a start date of 7-12-21, and staff person #11, with a start date of 6-28-21, lacked pediatric first-aid and CPR training within 90 days of their start date and require current training. The files for staff person #3 and #14 had pediatric first-aid and CPR training that was completed over 90 days after their start date.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2022

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “In room #8, the rest equipment used by the children was not labeled with each child's name.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2021

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.103 Small Toys and Objects

      “On the outdoor toddler play space, the poured-in-place surface had small beads that were less than an inch in diameter that were coming apart from the surface in multiple areas and were accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “In room #4, there were two clear plastic bins used for storing bedding that had white lids that were cracked and had sharp edges. In room #5, there was a clear plastic bin used for storing bedding that had a white lid that was cracked and had sharp edges. In room #6, there was a blue art bin that was cracked with sharp edges.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2021

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “On the outdoor toddler play space, the middle flowerbed had splintering with sharp edges at both ends of the wooden border around the flowerbed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “The file for staff person #6, functioning as an assistant group supervisor, lacked verification of 2 years of experience working with children to qualify as an assistant group supervisor.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2021

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “The file for child #1 had an emergency contact form that lacked the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2021

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

      “The file for child #1, a 4 year old, had an immunization record that lacked verification of the Influenza vaccination being administered within the last calendar year in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP and lacked exemption documentation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2021

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “The first-aid kit located in the shed on the outdoor toddler play space lacked tape. In room #6, the first-aid kit lacked tape.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2021

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers

      “In room #3, a staff person changed a child's diaper and used their hand to open the lid to discard the soiled diaper and did not use the hands-free pedal to place the soiled diaper into the plastic-lined trash can.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2021

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “The files for staff person #9 and staff person #12 had a health assessment that exceeded 24 months between assessments.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2021

    • Health, medication and illness

      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 file for child #3 had an emergency contact form that lacked 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: Dec 20, 2021

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.69(b) 110º F or less

      “In room #1, the water temperature at the sink used by children was 119° F. In room #2, the water temperature at the sink used by children was 119° F. In room #3, the water temperature at the sink used by children was 121° F.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 27, 2021

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “In Doodleville, there was an outlet on the left wall that lacked 2 outlet covers and an outlet on the front wall that lacked an outlet cover and were accessible to children 5 years of age and younger that use the room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2021

  9. Nov 2, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(f) 2 feet apart

      “In classroom #8 at approximately 2 p.m. during naptime, there were 6 children on cots that did not have 2 feet of space on three sides.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2021

  10. Oct 21, 2021Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “2ND CITATION: According to staff statements, staff person #1 used painter's tape to wrap the tape around child #1's head to keep the mask on the child's face. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 8-18-21.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2021

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 Doodle Bugs Childrens Centers licensed?

Yes. Doodle Bugs Childrens Centers is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Doodle Bugs Childrens Centers last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 2, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Doodle Bugs Childrens Centers had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 38 rules across 6 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 38 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 Doodle Bugs Childrens Centers care for?

223, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Doodle Bugs Childrens Centers accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Doodle Bugs Childrens Centers' hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Doodle Bugs Childrens Centers cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 358-0225 to ask.

What is Doodle Bugs Childrens Centers' phone number?

(412) 358-0225.

Where is Doodle Bugs Childrens Centers?

8900 Duncan Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15237. The nearest other daycare we list is YMCA of Greater PGH/McKnight Elementary, 0.2 miles away.

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