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Pittsburgh, PA 15208 · takes infants · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Erica R Winstead Family Child Care is a home daycare in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 6 children.
As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 46 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 6 childrenFrom the state license |
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State record
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 7, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 46 rules in all · 40 corrected
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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3290.31(f)/3290.192(4) Age and training/Required training
“2nd CITATION: The staff file for Staff person #3 was observed to lack 12 clock hours of annual childcare training for required from 12/2024 - 12/2025. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 6/16/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2026
3290.151(a)(2)/3290.192(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“2ND CITATION: The staff file for Staff person #2 was observed to lack a current health assessment; the health assessment on file is dated 4/10/24 which was conducted more than 24 months. The staff file for Staff person #3 was observed to lack a current health assessment; the health assessment on file is dated 8/1/23 which was conducted more than 24 months. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 6/16/26”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2026
3290.31(f)(4)(i) Age and training
“On 6/16/26 a renewal inspection was conducted at the facility. Staff person #2 and Staff person #3 had not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This was evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 2/25/26. The facility's acceptable plan of correction indicated the correction would be implemented by 7/26/26. Staff person #2 and Staff person #3 still does not have documentation of current Pediatric first aid and CPR training.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2026
3290.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“2nd CITATION: The staff file for Staff person #3 lacked valid mandated reporter training; the current mandated reporter training certificates on file were completed on 9/22/20 and is more than 60 months old. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 6/16/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2026
3290.31(f)/3290.192(4) Age and training/Required training
“The staff file for Staff person #3 was observed to lack 12 clock hours of annual childcare training for required from 12/2024 - 12/2025.”
3290.64(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“A gallon of Sani Clean Plus sanitizer labeled 'Keep Out of Reach of Children' was observed stored on an orange three-tier utility cart accessible to the children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2026
3290.32(d) Age and training
“Staff person #1 and Staff person #2 were observed to be caring for children and neither Staff person #1 nor Staff person #2 have valid pediatric first aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first aid/CPR training expiration date of 2/25/26 and the training taken on 2/3/26 was not with a valid PQAS instructor.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2026
3290.74(a) Requirements
“A metal post from the chain link metal fence that surrounds the front yard, where the children play outside, was observed to have become detached laying on the ground near a child's playhouse posing a tripping hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2026
3290.151(a)(2)/3290.192(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The staff file for Staff person #2 was observed to lack a current health assessment; the health assessment on file is dated 4/10/24 which was conducted more than 24 months. The staff file for Staff person #3 was observed to lack a current health assessment; the health assessment on file is dated 8/1/23 which was conducted more than 24 months.”
3290.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The child file for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3 contained an emergency contact information form that was not reviewed and signed by the parent at least once in 6-months; the last documented review was signed and dated 5/17/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2026
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The staff file for Staff person #3 lacked a valid National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) clearance; the NSOR clearance on file is dated 1/28/20 which is more than 60 months old.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2026
3290.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The staff file for Staff person #1 and Staff person #3 lacked valid mandated reporter training; the current mandated reporter training certificates on file were completed on 9/22/20 and is more than 60 months old.”
3290.31(f)(4)(i) Age and training
“Staff person #1 and Staff person #2 do not have a valid pediatric first aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first aid/CPR training expiration date of 2/25/26 and the training taken on 2/3/26 was not with a valid PQAS instructor.”
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“Staff person #1 and Staff person #2 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 and Staff person #2 do not have a valid pediatric first aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first aid/CPR training expiration date of 2/25/26 and the training taken on 2/3/26 was not with a valid PQAS instructor.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2026
3290.131(a)/3290.182(1) Within 60 days/Initial and subsequent health assessments
“The file for Child #1, a school age child, contained a health report dated 5/17/24 which was obtained more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. The file for Child #2, a preschool age child, contained a health report dated 9/13/24 which was obtained more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2025
3290.74(a) Requirements
“In the outdoor play area, to the left of the porch was a piece of siding with sharp edges next to the fence. There were sticks and debris in the play house.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2025
3290.123(a)(3) Services provided
“The files for Child #2 and Child #3 lacked documentation on the Department's approved form to provide the family information about the child's growth and development.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2025
3290.32(a)/3290.192(4) Comply with CPSL/Required training
“The file for Staff Person #1 (See LIS Code Sheet) contained a Mandated Reporter training dated 5/1/24 which was obtained more than 90 days after date of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025
3290.75(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“There were two white wooden chairs in the outdoor play area with peeling paint.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2025
3290.31(f)(4)(i) Age and training
“The file for Staff Person #2 (See LIS Code Sheet) contained a current pediatric first aid and CPR training dated 2/25/24; the prior pediatric first aid and CPR training was dated 9/11/21 which expired in September 2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff Person #1 (See LIS Code Sheet) contained a State Police clearance dated 6/28/23 and a PA Child Abuse clearance dated 7/3/23 which were obtained after the date of hire. The file for Staff Person #2 (See LIS Code Sheet) contained a State Police clearance dated 5/28/24 which was obtained more than 60 months from the previous State Police clearance dated 4/22/19; a PA Child Abuse clearance dated 6/3/24 which was obtained more than 60 months from the previous PA Child Abuse clearance dated 5/14/19; an FBI clearance dated 6/3/24 which was obtained more than 60 months from the previous FBI clearance dated 4/23/19. The file for Staff Person #2 contained an NSOR certificate dated 1/28/20 which was obtained more than 60 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025
3290.131(e)/3290.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The files for Child #1 and Child #2 lacked verification of immunizations within 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. The file for Child #3 lacked verification the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2025
3290.131(b)(1) Updated infant health report: every 6 months
“The most recent health report on file for Child #3 dated 5/16/24 was obtained more than 6 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2025
3290.102(a) Clean and good repair
“The back of the bench in the outdoor play area was broken exposing sharp edges.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2025
3290.31(f)/3290.192(4) Age and training/Required training
“Staff #1 lacked 6 of the 12 annual child care training hours required between December 2022 and December 2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024
3290.24(b) Emergency plan
“There was a current emergency plan dated, 12/12/23, on file at the facility. The facility lacked documentation of previous emergency plan annual reviews and previous updates.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024
3290.22(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“The facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024
3290.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“The fire drill log on file included fire drills conducted more than 60 days apart: 2/22/24 and 4/29/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024
3290.133(4) Locked
“Medication stored under the diaper changing station in an unlocked cabinet was accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024
3290.131(e)(3) Dismissal policy
“Child #5, a toddler enrolled for more than 60 days, lacks an immunization record.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024
3290.131(a)/3290.131(e) Within 60 days/Immunization record
“The file for Child #5, a toddler, lacked a health report and an immunization record. Child #5 has been enrolled more than 60 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024
3290.124(d) Written emergency plan posted
“Per staff statements, the emergency transportation plan has not accompanied the staff transporting the children to and from school.”
3290.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The emergency contact form in the files for Child #2 and Child #4 lacked the health insurance policy number. The emergency contact form in the file for Child #5 lacked the health insurance coverage and policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024
3290.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact form in the file for Child #4 lacked the parent's work address and phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024
3290.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The emergency contact form in the file for Child #5 lacked contact information including the name, address, and phone number of the child's physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024
3290.123(b)/3290.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“The files for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5 all contained the original agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024
3290.123(a) Signed
“The agreement form in the files for Child #2 and Child #5 lack the operator's signature.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024
3290.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“There is a large table leaning against the wall in the hallway obstructing the exit.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024
3290.75(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“There is peeling paint on the wall to the right of the front door, when exiting.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024
3290.64(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“Cleaning agents marked "keep out of reach of children" were observed on the kitchen counter near food preparation areas as well as on the floor accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024
3290.63 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“The power strip on the couch accessible to children ages 5 and younger lacked covers over the outlets.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024
3290.31(f)(4)(i) Age and training
“The file for Staff #2 contains current first-aid and CPR training dated 2/25/24, more than 24 months from previous first-aid and CPR training dated 9/11/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024
3290.24(c) Training regarding plan
“The files for Staff #1, Staff #2, and Staff #3 lacked current Emergency Plan training. The most recent Emergency Plan training documentation for Staff #1 and Staff #2 was dated 3/20/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“Adult scissors were on the table accessible to children. Cords and wires for video game systems located on the bottom shelf of the stand were accessible to children. The vehicle used to transport the children is out of inspection as of June 2024.”
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“The Emergency Plan did not address Continuity of Operations as required by Announcement C-22-04 which states to maintain full compliance with 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii), child care facilities must have requirements for volunteer emergency preparedness training, practice drills and continuity of operations included in their emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024
3290.123(a)(3) Services provided
“The files for Child #1, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5 lacked a child service report including information about the child's growth and development.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“The files for Staff Person #1 and #2 did not include documentation of the one-hour Health and Safety Update. The prescribed timeframe was 12/30/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2023
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Previous clearances had been purged from the file of Staff Person #1. The file for Facility Person #3, a Household Member over 18, did not include a State Police or Child Abuse clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2023
3290.74(a) Requirements
“Observed strip peeling away from ceiling, which had been repaired from water damage.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2023
3290.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Observed in the outdoor play space: a broken toy wheelbarrow and play house. Observed leaves and debris in the ball bin.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2023
3290.103 Small Toys and Objects
“Observed small beads less than one inch in diameter, which were accessible to children, in the main child care space. This presents a potential choking hazard to children who may still be placing objects in their mouths.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2023
3290.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“The fee agreement in the file for Child #1 lacked the fee amount.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2023
3290.151(a)/3290.192(2) Within 3 months, then 12 months/Health assessment, TB test
“The file for Staff Person #1 did not included an updated health assessment conducted within the past 24 months. The previous health assessment in the file for Staff Person #2 had been purged.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2023
3290.176 Transportation First Aid Kit
“The vehicle first aid kit lacked soap.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2023
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“The facility's emergency plan did not include requirements for volunteer emergency preparedness training, practice drills and continuity of operations (backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster) to maintain compliance with 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2023
3290.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact form for child #1 lacked the enrolling parent's work address and work phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2022
3290.131(d)(5) Immunization record
“The health report for child #2 and child #3 lacked immunizations in accordance to the recommendations of the ACIP.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2022
3290.151(a)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file for staff person #1 had a health assessment completed on 5/7/19 and 9/20/21, which is more than 24 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2022
3290.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The emergency contact form and financial agreement for child #3, child #4 and child #5 were last reviewed/updated on 6/1/21, which is more than 6 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2022
3290.31(f)/3290.192(4) Age and training/Required training
“The file for staff person #1, see LIS for hire date, lacked 12 training hours from 12/19/20-12/19/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2022
3290.118 Infant sleep position
“It was observed that an infant was sleeping in a bouncy seat. When staff were asked about moving the child, staff stated that the parents stated that the infant sleeps better elevated.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2022
3290.73(c) Has all items
“The first-aid kit lacked scissors.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2022
3290.24(c) Training regarding plan
“The file for staff person #1 received emergency plan training on 8/29/20 and 9/29/21, which is not annually.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2022
3290.124(e) Updated every 6 months
“The emergency contact form for child #3, child #4 and child #5 were last reviewed/updated on 6/1/21, which is more than 6 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2022
3290.69 Heat Source
“Upon entering the facility at 8:55 am, the gate between the main room and the adjacent kitchen was ajar, making the stove accessible to child #1, a 6 year-old, observed in care in the main room at the time of the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2022
3290.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“Upon entering the facility at approximately 8:55 am, the back door in the kitchen of the facility was observed to be obstructed by piles of items on the kitchen floor, including several dozen canned goods, some stacked approximately 2 feet high.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2022
3290.113(a)/3290.113(f) Supervised at all times /Supervision of children
“At approximately 8:45 am, staff #1 answered the front door and upon entering the facility, no children were observed at the time. When staff person #1 was asked if there were any children in care as we walked from the hallway into the front room, they said "Yes." Child #1 and #2 were then observed in the middle room. The children were not being properly supervised as staff person #1 could not see, direct or assess the children from the front hallway.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2021
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Pittsburgh, PA 15208 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Pittsburgh, PA 15208 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Pittsburgh, PA 15208 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Pittsburgh, PA 15208 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. Erica R Winstead Family Child Care is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 7, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 46 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 40 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.
6, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Its hours are not listed. Call (412) 295-5746 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 295-5746 to ask.
(412) 295-5746.
Pittsburgh, PA 15208. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.