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Happy Trails 2 U

1009 Edith St, Duquesne, PA 151103.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
35
open each week
5 days

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About Happy Trails 2 U

Happy Trails 2 U is a child care center in Duquesne, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 35 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 31 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMOpen until 7 PM

Ages served: school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
35 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
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Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity35 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

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State record

Inspection reports for Happy Trails 2 U

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
35 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00251614
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 19, 2025: 11 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 31 rules in all · 31 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 6
  • Building, equipment and play areas 5
  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Background checks 3
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • 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. Nov 19, 2025Inspection11 rules cited
    • Background checks

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

      “The file(s) for Staff Person(s) #1, #3 and #4 had NSOR Certificates dated more than 60 months apart. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “Mandated Reporter Training for staff #1 was dated more than 60 months ago.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “The last two fire safety trainings in the file for Staff #5 are dated more than one year apart. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “On the ceiling of Room #1 (living room), near the closet doors, there were two areas of peeling paint.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “The file(s) for child(ren) #3 contained an emergency contact form that was not updated within 6 months of the previous update. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a)/3270.131(e) Health information/ACIP recommended immunization record

      “The file(s) for Child(ren) #3 lacked updates to the Emergency Contact and Fee Agreement Forms. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size

      “A child's small, wooden chair, in Room #7 (Basement) with loose screws which was causing the chair to be unstable posed a toppling or fall hazard.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a)/3270.103 Clean and good repair/Small Toys and Objects

      “In the infant (back) room was a green foam climbing triangle with frayed ends posing a potential choking hazard for children who are still placing objects in their mouths.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “The file(s) for Child(ren) #3 lacked updates to the Emergency Contact and Fee Agreement Forms. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c)/3270.181(d) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Dated signature affixed

      “The file(s) for Child(ren) #3 lacked updates to the Emergency Contact and Fee Agreement Forms. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “The two most recent health assessments for Staff #2 and #3 were dated more than 24 months apart. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2025

  2. Nov 6, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Background checks

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

      “The two most recent PA State Police, Child Abuse and FBI Clearances for Staff #1 were dated more than 60 months apart. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET).”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “Mandated Reporter Training for staff #1 was dated more than 60 months ago.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “Outdoor wooden, embedded, treehouse had boards which were deteriorating and had pointed edges poses a puncture and/or cutting hazard. A strip of embedded wood, in the rubber mulch area, left of the wooden treehouse poses a tripping hazard.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 23, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “The facility's fire alarm test report documented testing of the fire alarm system between 01/06/2024 and 02/12/2024 (37 Days). The test conducted was more than 30 days apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “The two most recent Health Assessments for Staff #1 and #2 were dated more than 24-months apart. (See IS CODE SHEET)”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2024

  3. Nov 9, 2023Inspection15 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

      “The updates to the fire safety trainings on file for Staff Person #3 exceeded 12 months between trainings dated 6.6.22 and 10.7.23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2023

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “The updates to the PA State Police and PA Child Abuse for Staff Person #2 exceeded 60 months. The PA State Police clearances were dated 5.14.18 and 10.11.23 and the Child Abuse Clearances were dated 5.23.18 and 10.19.23. The updates to the FBI Clearances on file for Staff Person #3 exceeded 60 months. The FBI Clearances on file were dated 3.2.18 and 9.12.23. The files for Staff Person's #4 and #5 lacked a current signed disclosure statement. The signed disclosure statements on file were an older version and did not meet all of the requirements of the CPSL.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “Exposed bolts were observed along the two adjoining fence areas farthest from the child care facility. One exposed bolt was also observed near the embedded equipment area.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

      “A door leading from the living room classroom to the hallway was observed to be blocked by a shelf on the classroom side and by a vacuum on the hallway side.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “The file for Child #5 lacked a current child service report addressing the child's growth and development.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons

      “The agreement for Child #2 lacked the designated release persons to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(6) Admission date

      “The agreement form for Children #2 and #3 lacked an admission date.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(b) Parent receives original

      “The files for Children #4 and #5 were observed to contain the original agreements.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “The emergency contact forms for Children #2, #3 and #5 lacked the complete addresses for the release persons listed. The emergency contact form for Child #2 also lacked a telephone number for one of the release persons listed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

      “The written emergency transportation plan was not posted in the classrooms in the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “The updates to the health assessments on file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 24 months between examinations completed on 6.17.21 and 7.31.23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “The updates to the emergency contact form and financial agreements for Children #1 and #5 have exceeded 6 months since their last review. The emergency contact form and financial agreement for Child #1 were dated 12.22.22 and the emergency contact form and financial agreement for Child #5 were dated 7.6.22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “The file for Staff Person #5 lacked verification of education and experience to qualify them for a position at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “The file for Staff Person #5 lacked two written, nonfamily references attesting to their suitability to serve as a facility person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “A bottle of hand sanitizer, labeled keep out of reach of children, was observed on a stand in the dining room classroom. The hand sanitizer could be accessible to children receiving care in the space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2023

  4. Nov 21, 2022Inspection30 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a) Health information

      “The initial health assessment on file for Child #1 exceeded 60 days following the child's start date. The health assessment was dated 101 days after starting at the facility. The file for Child #4 lacked an initial health assessment within 60 days of starting at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “The facility lacked documentation that an annual emergency drill had been completed at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.182(8) Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.

      “Original agreement forms were observed on file for Children #3 and #4. The parent is to receive the original agreement.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “The updates to the emergency contact form for Child #2 were dated 11.2.20 and 9.17.22. The only agreements on file for Children #2 and #5 were dated 10.22.22. This did not allow for verification that it had been updated as required. The children have exceeded 6 months in care (refer to LIS code sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(a) Each child

      “The agreement form on file for Child #5 included the child's sibling's names. The child did not have his own individual agreement form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.166(1) Written statement

      “Written statements giving the formula and feeding schedules were missing for 3 infants receiving care at the time of the inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “In the outdoor play yard a fire truck ride on toy was observed to have a broken pretend ladder causing sharp edging.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “The file for Children #1 and #2 lacked verification of an annual influenza vaccination. The file for Child #3 lacked documentation that they had received their 4 month Rotavirus, DTAP, HIB, Pneumococcal and Polio vaccinations. Written exemptions were not on file at the time of the inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “The file for Child #2, a preschool age child, lacked an updated health assessment within the last 12 months. The last documented health assessment was dated 12.2.20.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “The file for Child #1, a young toddler, lacked an updated health report that had been completed within the last 6 months. The last dated health assessment was 4.28.22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

      “The emergency transportation plan was not posted in Classroom #1 or #2. The emergency transportation plan posted in the Upstairs Classrooms #3, #4 and #5 lacked information related to staffing provisions in the event of an emergency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(c) Each child care space

      “An emergency contact form was missing for a child receiving care in the Upstairs Infant Middle Classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “The emergency contact forms for Children #2 and #3 lacked the release person addresses and the telephone numbers for 1 of those release persons listed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “The emergency contact form for Child #2 lacked the health insurance coverage and policy number for the child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(a) Each child emergency contact person

      “The emergency contact form for Child #2 lacked information related to who should be contacted in an emergency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted

      “The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center were not posted at the telephone in the Upstairs Infant Middle Classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(6) Admission date

      “The agreement forms on file for Children #2, #4 and #5 lacked the admission dates.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons

      “The agreement forms on file for Children #1, #4 and #5 lacked the release person information.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “The first aid kits in Classrooms #2 and #4 were missing tape. The first aid kit in Classroom #5 was missing gloves.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times

      “The agreement form on file for Child #4 lacked the arrival and departure times for the child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2022

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “The files for Children #1 and #2 lacked child service reports that had been completed within the last 6 months.”
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(2) Date fee to be paid

      “The agreement on file for Child #4 lacked the date on which the fee is to be paid.”
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.111(b) Posted in group space

      “Written plans of daily activities were not posted in the upstairs Infant Classrooms (#3, #4 and #5).”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing

      “The Rubber Mulch in place under the embedded play structure in the back of the facility did not meet the recommended 6 inches of loose fill for the material and fall height.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.21 General Health and Safety

      “Loose crib sheets were observed on the crib mattresses in the infant napping room upstairs.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) Contact when arises/Contact when ended

      “The emergency plan lacked information as to the method for a facility person to contact parents to inform them that an emergency situation has arisen and then ended and how they may be safely reunited with their children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “The emergency plan update was dated 10.1.22. The files for Staff Person's #1, #3 and #4 lacked documentation that they had received training in regards to the updated plan. The emergency plan training on file was dated 5.27.22 for Staff Person's #3 and #4 and 6.1.22 for Staff Person #1.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “The file for Facility Person #1 included fire safety trainings dated 7.20.20, 6.1.22 and 10.28.22. The fire safety training exceeded 12 months between 7.20.20 and 6.1.22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2022

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “The mandated reporter trainings on file for Facility Person #1 exceeded 60 months between trainings occurring on 2.23.15 and 10.28.22. The file for Facility Person #2 lacked verification that they had been fingerprinted for their FBI clearance prior to starting at the facility. The NSOR request on file was also dated 2 days after starting at the facility. Facility Person #2 has exceeded 45 days in the facility at this time (see LIS code sheet) and a completed FBI clearance was not on file at the time of the inspection.”
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.69(b) 110º F or less

      “The hot water in the first floor restroom was observed to measure at 138.6° F.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2022

  5. Nov 17, 2021Inspection8 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons

      “The files for children #1 through #4 lack release persons on the agreement.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 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 #1 lacks signed parental permission for emergency medical care and minor first aid.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2021

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “The facility conducted monthly fire system tests every 30 days however did not log the tests.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2021

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “Observed 2 areas on the walls in the infant nap area that were damaged. Observed exposed bolts on one toilet on the first floor.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2021

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “The file for child #1 lacks an initial health assessment. Child #1 started care on 8/28/20.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2021

    • Background checks

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

      “The file for staff #1 contains a child abuse clearance that was renewed one month late. However, the child abuse clearance that is now on file is current.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2021

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “Observed 2 riding toys in the outside play space that were damaged.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2021

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing

      “The rubber mulch had been kicked out from under the embedded swing set and dispersed to the outer areas of the play space leaving areas under the swing set without any mulch/loose fill at all. . Therefore, there was not an adequate amount of mulch under the embedded swing set.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 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 Happy Trails 2 U licensed?

Yes. Happy Trails 2 U is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Happy Trails 2 U last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on November 19, 2025, with 11 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Happy Trails 2 U had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 31 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 31 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 Happy Trails 2 U care for?

35, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Happy Trails 2 U accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Happy Trails 2 U's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Happy Trails 2 U cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 609-3750 to ask.

What is Happy Trails 2 U's phone number?

(412) 609-3750.

Where is Happy Trails 2 U?

1009 Edith St, Duquesne, PA 15110. The nearest other daycare we list is The 3d Learning Center, 0.1 miles away.

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