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Hammonds Day Care

Pittsburgh, PA 15221 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days

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About Hammonds Day Care

Hammonds Day Care is a group home daycare in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 12 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 4:00 AM to 5:00 PM. 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 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 28 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Group home daycare
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4:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Licensed capacity
12 children

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Hours

MondayToday4:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday4:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday4:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday4:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday4:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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Programs and care

SettingGroup child care homeFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license

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Inspection reports for Hammonds Day Care

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License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
12 children
License number
#CER-00256425
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 18, 2026: 6 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 28 rules in all · 28 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 9
  • Records and paperwork 7
  • Safety and hazards 5
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Background checks 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2

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. Mar 18, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs

      “The emergency contact form for Child #5 was lacking information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.131(a)/3280.182(1) Health Information/Initial and subsequent health assessments

      “The file for Child #2, enrolled more than 60 days, lacked an initial health report. (See LIS Code Sheet)”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.133(6) Written consent

      “A prescription for Child #4 was in the locked medicine cabinet but was lacking written consent from the parent to administer it.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “The two most recent updates of the emergency contact form and the fee agreement for Child #3 are dated 5/13/25 and 12/13/25, which are more than 6 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

      “The 30-day fire detection log on file at the facility contained dates of testing of 4/1/25-5/14/25, 5/14/25-6/30/25, 7/8/25-8/25/25, and 9/15/25-10/19/25, which are more than 30 days between testing,”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “The emergency contact form for Child #1 and Child #2 was lacking the addresses of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2026

  2. Mar 4, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
    • Background checks

      3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “The file for Staff Person #1 contains State Police Clearances dated 1/24/20 and 2/7/25, Child Abuse Clearances dated 1/24/20 and 3/2/25, and FBI Clearances dated 1/30/20 and 2/21/25, which are all more than 60 months apart. The file for Staff Person #2 contains State Police Clearances dated 1/23/20 and 2/7/25, Child Abuse Clearance dated 6/25/19, FBI Clearances dated 1/16/20 and 3/5/25 and a NSOR Clearance dated 2/25/20, which are all more than 60 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.26(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “The two most current emergency drills log on file are dated 1/18/24 and 2/14/25 which are more than 12 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.192(3) Health assessment, TB test

      “The two most current health assessments on file for Staff Person #2 are dated 6/16/22 and 2/5/25 which are more than 24 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “The emergency contact form for Child #2 was lacking the addresses of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs

      “The emergency contact form on file for Child #2 was lacking information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “The emergency contact form for Child #1 and Child #2 was lacking the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3280.103 Small Toys and Objects

      “There was an empty garbage bag by the door in the sunporch play space, where children who are still placing objects in the mouth are receiving care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3280.76 Building Surfaces

      “It was observed in the sunporch play space that there were tarps on the floor that weren't secured to the floor which could cause a tripping hazard.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2025

    • Background checks

      3280.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “The two most recent mandated reporter training certificates on file for Staff Person #1 are dated 1/20/20 and 2/9/25 and for Staff Person #2 are dated 2/21/20 and 2/22/25, which are more both more than 60 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2025

  3. Mar 5, 2024Inspection13 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3280.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “On the Front Porch Childcare Space there was a Kaplan play hutch that had a door that would not close that created a pinching hazard to the children in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “The Emergency Contact Form for Child #2 lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.131(d)(1) Child's health history

      “The Health Report for Child #2 lacked a review of the child's health history.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.131(d)(4) Acute or chronic health problem

      “The Health Report for Child #2 lacked an assessment of an acute or chronic health problem or special need and recommendations for treatment or services, including information regarding abnormal results of screening tests for vision, hearing or lead poisoning.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.131(d)(5)/3280.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy

      “The file for Child #2, enrolled for more that 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of a 4th dose of the Pneumococcal vaccine as required based on the child's age as per the ACIP recommended schedule.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.20 General Health and Safety

      “In the Basement Childcare Space next to the refrigerator there was a long yellow extension cord that was attached to a shop light. This extension cord hung down to the ground and created a strangulation hazard for the children in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.131(d)(8) Age appropriate screenings complete

      “The Health Report for Child #2 lacked a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease

      “The Health Report for Child #2 lacked a statement indicating the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.35(3) 8th grade + 2 yrs

      “The file for Staff person #1, stated to be a secondary staff person, lacked proof of education and 2 years' experience with children.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments

      “The file for Child #1, a Preschool Aged Child lacked an updated health report within the last 12 months. The file for Child #2, a Preschool Aged Child contained Health Reports that had been updated in an interval greater than 12 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.66(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container

      “In the Childcare Space on the Front Porch there was a 5-gallon bucket of rock salt that did not have a sealed lid that was accessible to the children in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “In the Basement Childcare Space there was an electrical outlet on the back wall that lacked a protective receptacle cover. This outlet was accessible to children 5 years of age and younger.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.14/3280.20 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “The facilities Emergency Plan did not address Continuity of Operations.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2024

  4. Mar 1, 2023Inspection21 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3280.76 Building Surfaces

      “The carpet in the basement had a seam that had been previously taped that was observed loose and creating a tripping hazard.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.75(c) Has all items

      “The first aid kit located in the Main classroom lacked soap and scissors.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2023

    • Background checks

      3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “The file for Staff #4, lacked complete provisional hire documentation at the time of initial hire; Staff #4 did not have documentation of requests for the National Sex Offender Registry prior to providing care for children and therefore was incorrectly provisionally hired. (See LIS Code Sheet)”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.14/3280.20 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “While the facility had a Shaken Baby Policy at the time of Inspection, it was observed that the policy did not include the Recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma as required by Announcement C-22-03.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “The file for Staff #2 contained a health assessment that was conducted more than 24 months after the previous assessment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3280.123(a)(5) Designated release persons

      “The Agreement in the file for Child #2 lacked the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.192(5) Two written references

      “The file for Staff #4, lacked two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the suitability to serve as a facility person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.94(a)(9) Written record

      “Based on Fire Drill documentation, the documented fire drill on 2/1/23 lacked the names of the facility persons participating in the fire drill.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.31(f) Age and training

      “Staff person #1, #2, and #3 had not completed the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Updated by the compliance date of 12/30/22 as set forth in Announcement C-22-06.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

      “Based on Smoke Detection Log Testing documentation, smoke detectors are not being tested at least every 30 days; 4/12/22, 5/20/22, 9/5/22, 10/25/22, 11/14/22, 12/22/22, 1/11/23, and 2/14/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.26(a)(1) Emergency plan

      “The facility's emergency plan did not provide details regarding sheltering in place at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “The file for Child #2 contained an emergency contact form that had not been updated within the last 6 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

      “The Emergency Contact Forms in the files for Child #1, #2, #3, and #4 lacked the name of the child's physician.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3280.103 Small Toys and Objects

      “Mag Tiles, labeled for ages 3 and older, which contained small pieces and a child-sized couch with exposed foam were observed in the basement space where children who are still placing items in their mouths were receiving care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2023

    • Food and nutrition

      3280.106 Refrigerator

      “The facility refrigerator located in the Basement lacked an operating thermometer.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3280.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “The plastic bin in the play kitchen sink was cracked creating a pinch point.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.81(b) Training chair - sanitized

      “The two training chairs located in the Main Classroom were observed to be used without being emptied and sanitized prior to use.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(1) Child's name, birth date

      “The Emergency Contact Form in the file for Child #2 did not include the birth date of the child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease

      “The file for Staff # 2 contained a Health Assessment that did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of the examination.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “The Emergency Contact Form in the file for Child #2 lacked the enrolling parent's home telephone number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “The Emergency Contact Form in the file for Child #2 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: Mar 15, 2023

  5. Mar 17, 2022Inspection24 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

      “There were approximately 6 times that the 30 day testing was documented between 31 and 34 days apart between April 2021 and February 2022. The operator did not have proof of purchase for the interconnected fire detection system. When the 2nd floor unit of the interconnected fire detection system was tested, the unit continued to indicate that it was "searching" for the other units, but the other units did not sound. The operator then pushed a button on the first floor unit to "reset" the units and tested the unit on the 2nd floor again. The unit again indicated that it was "searching" for the other units, but the other units still did not sound.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.26(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “The facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for children with disabilities or chronic medical conditions.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “The emergency contact information in the file for child #3 did not include the policy number for the child's health insurance.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “The file for child #1 did not include signed parental consent for minor first-aid by staff.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

      “The last health report in the file for child #2, an older toddler, was dated approximately 18 months ago.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.152 Adult Hygiene

      “At approximately 10:30 am, after diapering child #5, a young toddler, staff person #2 did not have the child wash their hands. At approximately 2:30 pm, after diapering child #5, a young toddler, staff person #3 did not wash their hands or the child's hands.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “The last two health assessments in the file for staff person #1 were dated more than 24 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers

      “At approximately 2:30 pm, after diapering child #5, a young toddler, on the floor in the back half of the main room, staff person #3 had to walk through a gate in the middle of the room to discard the soiled diaper in the diaper can in the front half of the room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.134(a) Child's hands washed

      “At approximately 10:30 am, after diapering child #5, a young toddler, staff person #2 did not have the child wash their hands. At approximately 2:30 pm, after diapering child #5, a young toddler, staff person #3 did not wash their hands or the child's hands.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.131(e)(2)(i) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

      “The file for child #1, an 18 month old, did not include evidence of a flu shot. The file for child #2, an older toddler, was missing the following vaccinations:1 of 4 DTAP, 1 of 4 HIB, 2 of 4 Pneumococcal and 1 of 2 [name] Neither file included a written statement of exemption by a parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “The emergency contact information in the file for child #1 did not include complete addresses for either release person as they did not include a city or zip code. The emergency contact information in the file for child #3 did not include phone numbers for two of the release persons.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.66(d) Arts and crafts non-toxic

      “There was a container of bingo dabbers on a high shelf in the rear of the main room. Approximately 6 of the dabbers included instructions to keep out of the reach of children. Based on conversation with the operator, the bingo dabbers were used for arts and crafts.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3280.103 Small Toys and Objects

      “There was a "Sorry" board game on a low shelf on the enclosed porch child care space which contained pieces that were less than one inch in diameter, causing a potential choking hazard to the young toddler and older toddler in care at the time of inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.31(e)(1)(iv) Age and training

      “The file for staff #3, hired before 12/19/20, included only 3 hours of training between 12/19/20 and 12/19/21.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times

      “The agreement form in the file for child #3 did not specify the child's arrival time.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.26(b) Emergency plan

      “The last review of the emergency plan that was documented was dated 1/1/21.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.123(b) Parent receives original

      “Based on conversation with the operator, the agreement in the file for child #1 and #3 were the original agreement forms.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

      “The emergency contact information in the file for child #1 and #3 did not include a complete address for the child's physician, as it did not include a city or a zip code.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “The emergency contact information in the file for child #1 did not include a complete work address for the child's mother and father as neither included a city or zip code. The emergency contact information in the file for child #2 did not include the home phone number for the child's mother or a complete work address for the child's mother, as it did not include a city or zip code. The emergency contact information in the file for child #4 did not include the name or work phone number for the child's mother and did not include any work information for the child's father.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(4)/3280.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

      “The file for child #1 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.26(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “Based on conversation with the operator, an emergency drill was conducted, but was not documented.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.31(h) Completion of professional development

      “The file for staff #2, employed more than 90 days, did not include the documentation for training in health and safety topics #1 through #9, as required by regulation 31f.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted

      “There was not an evacuation route posted on the 2nd floor of the residence.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.24(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

      “Based on conversation with the operator, parents were not provided with information on how to access the regulations electronically.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2022

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 Hammonds Day Care licensed?

Yes. Hammonds Day Care is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Hammonds Day Care last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 18, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Hammonds Day Care had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 28 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 28 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 Hammonds Day Care care for?

12, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Hammonds Day Care accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Hammonds Day Care's hours?

Monday to Friday, 4:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Hammonds Day Care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 731-4367 to ask.

What is Hammonds Day Care's phone number?

(412) 731-4367.

Where is Hammonds Day Care?

Pittsburgh, PA 15221. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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