Thomas Child Care and Learning Academy
11609 Frankstown Rd, Pittsburgh, PA
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Gloria E Pitts Family Child Care Home is a home daycare in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 6 children.
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Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 72 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 31, 2026: 8 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 72 rules in all · 72 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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3290.113(f) Supervision of children
“The operator was not using an electronic monitor, camera, mirror, or other device or method so the operator can see, hear, direct and assess the children in real time at all times.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2026
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“According to the Fire Detection System Test Log, the operator was not testing every 30 days. Thea last test was conducted on 4.3/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2026
3290.63 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“There was an uncovered electrical outlet by the lamp and a power strip with 6 uncovered electrical outlets in the living room area.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2026
3290.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“According to the Fire Drill Log the fire drill has not been conducted once every 60 days. The last fire drill was conducted on 4/3/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2026
3290.192(3) CPSL information
“The file for household member #1 lacked a disclosure statement.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2026
3290.93 Fireplaces & Wood or Coal Burning Stoves
“There was a stove accessible to children without protective guards.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2026
3290.64(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“There was a Bissell spot and stain carpet cleaner bottle, Clorox disinfecting wipes, Eos body lotion on top of an entry way table label " Keep out of reach of children" accessible to children. There was a bottle of Scrubbing Bubbles bathroom grim fighter on the bathroom floor label " Keep out of reach of children" accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2026
3290.24(f) Emergency plan
“The operator did not provide the parents of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2026
3290.22(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“The Certificate of Compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2026
3290.24(d) Emergency plan
“The facility lacked documentation of the annual emergency drills.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2026
3290.24(e) Emergency plan
“The facility emergency plan was not posted in the facility at a conspicuous location used by the parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2026
3290.105(a) Clean, age appropriate
“The facility sleeping equipment were not labeled with the child's name and used only by the named child while enrolled in the program.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 29, 2026
3290.24(f) Emergency plan
“The operator did not provide the parents of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2026
3290.75(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“There was peeling paint on the right-side wall between the living room and the kitchen.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2026
3290.74(a) Requirements
“There was a missing ceramic tile transition piece between the living room and the kitchen creating a tripping hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2026
3290.73(c) Has all items
“The first -aid kit lacked soap, scissors and tweezers.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2026
3290.63 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“There was an uncovered electrical outlet in the living room accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2025
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for household member #1 lacked State Police clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2026
3290.102(a) Clean and good repair
“The metal Jumbling Tower board game box was broken creating a sharp edge. The couch in the living room was ripped exposing the foam.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2026
3290.131(a)(4) Initial health report for school age
“The file for child #2 a school age lacked a health report dated in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance. The health report in the file is dated 1/31/23 when child#2 was 3 years old. The file for child #5 a school age lacked a health report dated in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance. The health report in the file is dated 1/31/23 when child# 5 was 4 years old.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2026
3290.165 Menus
“The operator lacked a menu. The operator was not discussing the general menu plan with the parent so that the daily nutritional needs of the child can be met.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2026
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“According to the Fire Detection System Test Log, the tests were greater than 30 days apart from 6/2/25-7/9/25,7/9/25-8/10/25,9/4/25-10/6/25,10/6/25-11/8/25,11/8/25-12/9/25, 1/8/26-2/8/26,2/8/26-3/23/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2026
3290.113(f) Supervision of children
“The operator was not using an electronic monitor, camera, mirror, or other device or method so the operator can see, hear, direct and assess the children in real time at all times.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 29, 2026
3290.106 Refrigerator
“The facility refrigerator temperature was 52 degrees.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 29, 2026
3290.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“The file for child #1 lacked the fee amount on the agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 29, 2026
3290.123(a)(2) Date fee to be paid
“The file for child #1 lacked the date on which the fee is to be paid on the agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 29, 2026
3290.123(a)(3) Services provided
“The file for child #3 lacked an approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2026
3290.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“The file for child#1 lacked the child's arrival and departure times on the agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 29, 2026
3290.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“The files for child # 2,3,4 and 5 lacked specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released on the agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 29, 2026
3290.123(a)(6) Admission date
“The file for child#1 lacked the date of the child's admission on the agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 29, 2026
3290.123(b)/3290.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“The file for child #1 contained an original agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 29, 2026
3290.124(b)(4)/3290.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“The file for child # 1 lacked written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 29, 2026
3290.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The files for children #4 and 5 lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2026
3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The file for child # 2 contained an emergency contact form and an agreement form that has not been renewed since 4/1/25. The file for child # 3 contained an emergency contact form that has not been renewed since 4/1/25, and an agreement form that has not been renewed since 6/3/24. The file for child # 4 contained an emergency contact form that has not been renewed since 4/1/25, and an agreement form that has not been renewed since 5/7/23. The file for child # 5 contained an emergency contact form that has not been renewed since 4/1/25, and an agreement form that has not been renewed since 5/7/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2026
3290.131(a)/3290.131(e)(3) Within 60 days/Dismissal policy
“The file for child #3 a young toddler lacked an initial health report. The children have been in care longer than 60 days. Child # 3 may not return to care until a health report and immunization record is provided.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2026
3290.93 Fireplaces & Wood or Coal Burning Stoves
“There was a stove accessible to children without protective guards.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2026
3290.22(b) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“The operator did not provide the parent of each child enrolled in the facility with information on how to access the regulations electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2025
3290.22(c) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“The operator did not post a copy of the inspection summary issued by the Department next to the facility's certificate of compliance in a conspicuous location used by parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2025
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: Mar 20, 2025
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“Based on a review of the facility's Fire Detection System Test log, the fire system was not tested within the past 30 days. The last test was recorded on 4/8/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2025
3290.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“Based on a review of the facility's Fire drill log, The last fire drill was recorded on 3/16/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2025
3290.24(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The facility emergency plan lacked accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2025
3290.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The file for children #3 and 5 lacked a signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2025
3290.64(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“There was a bottle of desinfex multi-purpose wipes, a can of disinfectant spray Levander scent and 3 jars of A+D prevent original ointment on top of the coffee table in the living room label " Keep out of reach of children" accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2025
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for households #1 lacked the State Police clearance, Child Abuse Clearance, FBI clearance and the NSOR clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2025
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“There were 3 razors accessible to children in the bathroom. There was a lidded candle on top of a shelf, accessible to children in the living room while the children were in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2025
3290.131(a)/3290.131(e) Within 60 days/Immunization record
“The file for child # 2, a preschooler lacked an initial health report. The children have been in care longer than 60 days. The child cannot return until the facility has a copy of the immunizations. The file for child # 4 an infant lacked an initial health report. The child has been in care longer than 60 days. The child cannot return until the facility has a copy of the immunizations.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2025
3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The file for child # 2 contained an emergency contact form and an agreement form that has not been updated in writing once in a 6-month period. The las review was dated 5/11/24. The file for child # 4 contained an emergency contact form and an agreement form that has not been updated in writing once in a 6-month period. The las review was dated 6/10/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2025
3290.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The files for children #1 and 2 lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form. The files for children # 3 and 5 lacked the telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2025
3290.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The files for children # 1,2 and 4 lacked the health insurance policy number on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2025
3290.124(b)(4)/3290.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“The files for children #3 and 5 lacked the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2025
3290.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The file for child #4 lacked the work telephone numbers of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2025
3290.123(a)(7) Services considered extra
“The files for children # 1 and 2 lacked services which are to be considered as extra on the agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2025
3290.123(a)(6)/3290.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“The files for children #1and 2, lacked the date of the child's date of admission on the agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2025
3290.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“The files for children #,2 and 4 lacked the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released on the agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2025
3290.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“The files for children #1,2 and 4 lacked the arrival and departure times on the agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2025
3290.123(a)(2) Date fee to be paid
“The files for children# 1,2 and 4 lacked the date on which the fee is to be paid on the agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2025
3290.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“The files for children # 1,2 and 4 lacked the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week on the agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2025
3290.105(a) Clean, age appropriate
“There was an unlabeled pack n play with the child's name and used only by the named child while enrolled in the program.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2025
3290.93 Fireplaces & Wood or Coal Burning Stoves
“There was a stove accessible to children without protective guards.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2025
3290.24(d) Emergency plan
“The facility lacked documentation of an annual emergency drill.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2025
3290.24(e) Emergency plan
“The operator did not post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2025
3290.24(f) Emergency plan
“The operator did not provide the parents of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2025
3290.31(f) Age and training
“The file for staff person #2 lacked 12 out of 12 required hours of annual childcare training, from 12/19/23 to 12/19/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2025
3290.73(c) Has all items
“The first- aid kit lacked soap, tweezers and scissors.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2025
3290.24(b) Emergency plan
“The facility emergency plan was not review annually. The last review was documented on 10/1/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2025
3290.64(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“In an unlocked cabinet, under the kitchen sink, were toxic items which stated, "Keep out of reach of children,": Easy Off Oven Cleaner (14.5 oz) and LA's Totally Awesome Cleaner (32 oz), and they were accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2024
3290.73(c) Has all items
“The first-aid kit did not contain tweezers, scissors, or soap.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2024
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“The file for Staff #1 contained documentation of Health and Safety 1-Hour Update training on 2.24.23, which was due by 12.30.22. The Emergency Plan did not contain Continuity of Operations.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2024
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“Although the six (6) smoke detectors located on the main floor, basement, and garage were operational, the two (2) smoke detectors which were to be interconnected, did not communicate with each other. They each sounded separately, but not together. The Fire System Testing Log contained documentation of testing on 1.4.24, 2.8.24, and 3.10.24, which were not within 30 days of each other.”
Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2024
3290.14(b) Building Codes
“An Occupancy Permit was not available.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2024
3290.123(a)(6)/3290.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“The Agreement, in the file for Child #1, did not contain the date of the child's admission.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2024
3290.72 Emergency Numbers Posted
“On 3/4/23, at time of inspection, emergency telephone numbers were not posted in the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2023
3290.124(d) Written emergency plan posted
“On 3/4/23, at time of renewal, a written medical transport plan was not posted in the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2023
3290.131(d)(5)/3290.131(e) Immunization record/Immunization record
“On 3/4/23, at time of renewal, Child #1 has been enrolled for more than 60 days. Child #1 immunization record did not include an annual influenza vaccine required by the ACIP.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2023
3290.24(g) Emergency plan
“On 3/4/23, at time of inspection, no documentation of emergency plan delivery to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency was not on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2023
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“On 3/4/23, at time of renewal, a log indicating the smoke detectors are tested at least every 30-day test was not on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2023
3290.22(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“On 3/4/23, at time of renewal, the facility's current certificate of compliance with instructions for contacting the regional office was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2023
3290.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted
“On 3/4/23, at time of inspection, evacuation routes were not posted on the main floor and the lower level of the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2023
3290.94(a)(9) Written record
“On 3/4/23, at time of inspection, the facility's Fire Drill Log did not indicate the specific time of day of the drill, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participated in the fire drills.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2023
3290.94(a)(4) Hypothetical locations
“On 3/4/23, at time of renewal inspection, the Fire Drill Log on file did not contain a different hypothetical location of a fire for each fire drill.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2023
3290.123(a)(6) Admission date
“The files for child #4 and #5 had an agreement that lacked the child's admission date.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2022
3290.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The files for child #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 had an emergency contact form that lacked the telephone number of the child's physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2022
3290.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The files for child #4 and #5 had an emergency contact form that lacked the health insurance policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2022
3290.131(a) Within 60 days
“The files for child #4 and #5 lacked an initial health assessment within 60 days of their start date and require a current health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2022
3290.24(d) Emergency plan
“The facility lacked documentation of an emergency drill being conducted within the last year.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2022
3290.22(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“The parent of each enrolled child was not provided with information on how to access the DHS child care regulations electronically.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2022
3290.131(d)(5) Immunization record
“The file for child #5, a school-age child, lacked an immunization record.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2022
3290.131(e) Immunization record
“The file for child #4 lacked an immunization record within 60 days of their start date and requires a current immunization record.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2022
3290.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted
“Evacuation routes were not posted in the basement of the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2022
3290.182(8) Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“The files for child #1, #2, and #3 lacked an initial agreement and require a current agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2022
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for household member #1 had FBI clearances dated 12-6-16 and 1-4-22 that were over 60 months between clearances.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2022
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Pittsburgh, PA 15235 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Pittsburgh, PA 15235 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Pittsburgh, PA 15235 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Pittsburgh, PA 15235 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Pittsburgh, PA 15235 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Pittsburgh, PA 15235 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Pittsburgh, PA 15235 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. Gloria E Pitts Family Child Care Home 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 31, 2026, with 8 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 72 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 72 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) 758-4624 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 758-4624 to ask.
(412) 758-4624.
Pittsburgh, PA 15235. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.