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8900 Duncan Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
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Early Years Child Development Centers
- licensed capacity
- 77
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Early Years Child Development Centers
Early Years Child Development Centers is a child care center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 77 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 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 77 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
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 77 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Early Years Child Development Centers
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 77 children
- License number
- #CER-00252322
Summary
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 22, 2026: 9 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 16 rules in all · 16 corrected
- Safety and hazards 5
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Background checks 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Records and paperwork 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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Jul 22, 2026Inspection9 rules cited
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“The Young Teddy Bear Room was observed to lack a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2026
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The staff file for Staff person #1 contained current mandated reporter training dated 8/29/25 which was not renewed within 60 months from the previously existing mandated reporter certificate dated 8/21/20.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2026
3270.151(c)(5) Physician/CRNP assessment
“The staff file for Staff person #3 contained a current health assessment dated 11/24/25 that lacked the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide childcare.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2026
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #4 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 #4 has since completed the training on 8/2/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“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 6/19/26 and 4/29/25. The staff file for Staff person #4 was observed to contain fire safety trainings that were conducted more than 12 months apart; those fire safety trainings are dated 6/9/25 and 5/2/25. The staff file for Staff person #5 was observed to contain fire safety trainings that were conducted more than 12 months apart; those fire safety trainings are dated 6/8/26 and 5/2/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2026
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“The staff file for Staff person #3 lacked 12 clock hours of annual childcare training required from December 2024 - December 2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2026
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: 3/10/26 to 4/10/26 (31 days).”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2026
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“The staff file for Staff person #3 contained a current health assessment dated 11/24/25 that lacked examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2026
3270.151(c)(1) Physical examination
“The staff file for Staff person #3 contained a current health assessment dated 11/24/25 that lacked a physical examination.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2026
Feb 20, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
3270.27(d) Plan posted
“The facility's emergency plan was observed to not be posted in a conspicuous location.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2026
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The letter to the parents explaining the emergency procedures does not address annual emergency drills, lockdown, or accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2026
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“The following toilets were observed to lack a handwashing sign: three toilets in the restroom located to the left of the office, two toilets in the restroom between the Toddler Room and Young Teddy Bear Room, and the toilet in restroom in the PreK Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The staff file for Staff person #1 was observed to lack documentation of fire safety training for 2024 the two most recent fire safety trainings on file are dated 2/5/23 and 5/2/25. 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 5/8/24 and 6/4/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“In the Starbright Room, two ceiling tiles were observed to not be kept clean as evidence by having water damage spots from an unknown water source. In the Stairway off of the PreK Room, 7 ceiling tiles were observed to not be kept clean as evidence by having water damage spots from an unknown water source.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The staff file for Staff person #1 contained a current State Police clearance dated 1/8/25 which was not renewed within 60 months of the previously dated 12/31/19 State Police clearance expiring. The staff file for Staff person #2 contained a current National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) check dated 6/26/25 which was not renewed within 60 months of the previously dated 6/8/20 NSOR check expiring.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2026
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“The following toileting areas and/or sinks were observed to lack a lidded waste receptacle: the toilet area to the left of the office, the toileting area between the Toddler Room and Young Teddy Bear Room, the sink area of the Young Teddy Bear Room, the toilet area and sink area in the PreK Room, and the sink area of the Starbright Room and the Older Teddy Bear Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2026
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FAQ
Questions about Early Years Child Development Centers
Is Early Years Child Development Centers licensed?
Yes. Early Years Child Development Centers is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Early Years Child Development Centers last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 22, 2026, with 9 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Early Years Child Development Centers had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 2 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 16 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 Early Years Child Development Centers care for?
77, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Early Years Child Development Centers accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Early Years Child Development Centers' 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 Early Years Child Development Centers cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 318-4607 to ask.
What is Early Years Child Development Centers' phone number?
(412) 318-4607.
Where is Early Years Child Development Centers?
8633 Old Perry Hwy, Pittsburgh, PA 15237. The nearest other daycare we list is Tender Care Learning Center/McCandless, 0.2 miles away.