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Happy Trails Child Care & Lrng Ctr

281 Duff Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 152353.0· 6 reviews
licensed capacity
61
open each week
5 days

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About Happy Trails Child Care & Lrng Ctr

Happy Trails Child Care & Lrng Ctr is a child care center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 61 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 25 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
61 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 capacity61 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

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State record

Inspection reports for Happy Trails Child Care & Lrng Ctr

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
61 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00248901
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 12, 2025: 11 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 25 rules in all · 16 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 6
  • Safety and hazards 5
  • Background checks 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Food and nutrition 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 12, 2025Inspection11 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually

      “The two most recent updates of the facility's emergency plan are dated 9/24/24 and 10/13/25, which are more than 12 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training

      “The two most recent Pediatric First Aid/CPR training certificates on file for Staff Person #7 are dated 3/29/23 and 9/7/25, which are more than 24 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “The NSOR certificates on file for Staff #1 are dated 2/10/20 and 9/19/25, for Staff Person #2 and Staff Person #3 are dated 2/10/20 and 9/18/25, for Staff Person #4 are dated 2/10/20 and 9/12/25, and for Staff Person #5 are dated 8/10/20 and 9/12/25, which are all more than 60 months apart. The mandated reporter certificates on file for Staff Person #4 are dated 8/28/20 and 9/9/25 which are more than 60 months apart”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “The first aid kit in the upstairs preschool room was lacking tape.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “It was observed in the upstairs preschool room that there wasn't a handwashing sign by the diapering area.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.

      “The fee agreements on file for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5 are the original agreements.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

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

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(7) Medication log

      “It was observed that there was Infant Motrin and Tylenol in the medication box in the infant room that was lacking a medication log for the child that it was intended for.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated

      “It was observed that there was a child's lunch box on table in the upstairs kitchen that contained yogurt and chicken that wasn't refrigerated.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “The last documentation of an emergency drill on file at facility was dated 5/14/24, which is more than 12 months ago.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “The two most recent health assessments on file for Staff Person #1 are dated 8/25/22 and 10/8/24, for Staff Person #2 are dated 8/16/23 and 10/24/25, for Staff Person #3 are dated 9/11/23 and 10/25/25, for Staff Person #6 are dated 2/23/23 and 9/19/25, and for Staff Person #7 are dated 2/20/23 and 9/22/25.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2025

  2. Nov 25, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Background checks

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

      “The file for Staff Person #2 contained Child Abuse Clearances dated 3/8/15 and 9/23/23 which are more than 60 months apart. The file for Staff Person #4 contained a State Police Clearance dated 10/22/24, which is after hire date (see LIS code sheet), and a Child Abuse Clearance which was obtained for volunteer purposes and is invalid for employment. The file for Staff Person #5 contained Child Abuse Clearances dated 5/14/18 and 10/11/23 and State Police Clearances dated 5/23/18 and 11/19/23 which are both more than 60 months apart. The file for Staff Person #6 contained Child Abuse Clearances dated 9/2/19 and 9/5/24 and State Police Clearances dated 9/6/19 and 10/3/24 which are both more than 60 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “It was observed in the upstairs school age room that there were wires that were exposed from a phone jack.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

      “It was observed that there were two strollers that were blocking the stairs to the egress from the lower level to outside.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “The two most recent health assessments on file for Staff Person #1 are dated 7/2/22 and 10/30/24, for Staff Person #2 are dated 9/21/22 and 10/23/24 and for Staff Person #6 are dated 7/16/21 and 8/16/23, which are all more than 24 months apart. The heath assessment on file for Staff Person #3 is dated 2/23/23 and Tuberculosis skin test reading is dated 3/13/23 which are both after hire date (see LIS code sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “The emergency contact on file for Child #1 and Child #2 does not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 26, 2024

  3. Nov 29, 2023Inspection9 rules cited
    • Background checks

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

      “The FBI clearance for Staff person #1, Staff person #2, Staff person #3, Staff person #4, Staff person #5 were observed to be greater than 60 months. This is evidenced by Staff person #1, 3/2/18--9/12/23; Staff person #2, 2/20/18--9/13/23; Staff person #3, 2/23/18--9/14/23; Staff person #4, 6/1/15--10/16/20; Staff person #5, 5/21/2015--10/17/20.”
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “It was observed in the upstairs classroom off the kitchen that there was not a protective receptacle cover in the electrical outlet.”
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “It was observed that three gallons of paint in the upstairs closet was not locked and accessible to children.”
    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “The Emergency Contact Form on file for Child #3 and Child #4 were observed not to contain the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

      “The health assessment on file for Staff #6 was completed after the initial hire date. This is evidenced by Date of Hire/Working with Children: 02/17/2023. The Health assessment was conducted on 2/23/23 and the tuberculin skin test was done 3/13/2023.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “Peeling paint was observed in the upstairs classrooms and kitchen area on the closet doors and all of the baseboards and threshold trim and windowsills. Peeling paint was also observed above the sink in the preschool room.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

      “It was observed in the file for Staff # 6 that professional development in pediatric first-aid and pediatric CPR was not completed within 90 days of hire. This is evidenced by DOH: 2/17/2023 and First Aid/CPR training completed on 10/7/2023.”
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “The mandated reporter on file for Staff #3 was observed to be greater than 60 days. This is evidenced by 4/7/2018--10/18/2023. The mandated reporter on file for Staff #4 and Staff #5 were not completed within 90 days of Starting with children. This is evidenced by Staff #4, 6/1/18--2/10/2020; Staff #5, 9/20/19--2/10/2020.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.63 Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space

      “Located in the outdoor play area, a long, large gray pipe was lying on the ground and could cause a tripping hazard.”
  4. Nov 15, 2022Inspection14 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

      “The smoke detection log contained the following dates: 4-2-2022 and 5-7-2022, 7-2-2022 and 8-6-2022, 9-3-2022 and 10-15-2022 all of which exceeded the mandatory thirty days to test the smoke detection system.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “Based on conversations with the operator, there was not an initial emergency drill conducted and documented by the required date of 12-19-2021.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.131(e)(1)/3270.182(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “The file for child #1 did not contain an updated Influenza Vaccine in 2021 or an exemption form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children

      “Located in the school age room. the first aid kit was observed on a brown table and was accessible to children in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “In the younger toddler room, a storage closet was unlocked and inside was a bag of Safe Step Ice Melter and on the label it stated: "Keep out of reach of children."”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “Located on the upper level of the facility, a bathroom which was located on the right side contained one outlet which was not covered by an outlet cover and was accessible to children 5 years and younger.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.63 Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space

      “Located in the rear playspace, a long, large gray pipe was lying on the ground and could cause a tripping hazard.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “The upper area of the front door of the facility contained an area which was sharp and rusted. On the lower area of the front door, there was an area which was rusted, sharp, and cracked, and both areas could cause a laceration to occur in a child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles

      “The bathrooms located on the upper floor of the facility both contained one waste receptacle which did not contain a lid as both lids were broken and were lying on the floor.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “Located in the school-age room, a white closet contained a left handle which was broken.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “The file for child #2 contained an emergency contact form and financial agreement form date of 11-1-2021 and 10-18-2022 which exceeded the mandatory date of 5-1-2022 to update the emergency contact and financial agreement information.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2022

    • 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 for child #1 who is a preschool aged child contained a health assessment that was not updated at least every 12 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility

      “The file for staff #1, staff #2, and staff #3 contained a fire safety training date of 5-28-2021 and 6-5-2022 which exceeded the mandatory date of 5-28-2022 to receive the training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “In the younger toddler room, the storage closet door contained twelve areas of chipped accessible paint. Located to the left of the rear playspace two blue railings on the left and right side of the steps contained chipped, accessible paint.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2022

  5. Nov 23, 2021Inspection19 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.72(d) Above ground window opening restricted to 6"

      “In the Kindergarten/preschool room, the middle window was not restricted to open 6 inches or less and was accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2021

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “In the backyard play space, there was PVC piping on the ground that had a hole with sharp edges that was accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2021

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “In the preschool room, there was peeling paint in one area above the sink.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2021

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(e) Toilet and sinks proper height

      “In the infant room, the handwashing station was on a shelf that the young and older toddlers in the room that were observed walking and able to wash their hands, were unable to reach the handwashing station to wash their hands.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2021

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “In the Kindergarten/preschool room upstairs, the top hinge on the microwave door of the play kitchen was unattached resulting in the microwave door being unstable.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2021

    • Background checks

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

      “The file for staff person #1 had state police clearances dated 4-4-16 and 4-22-21 that were over 60 months between clearances.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2021

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(h) Age and Training/Health and Safety Training

      “The file for staff person #1 had pediatric first-aid training dated 7-11-20 and lacked pediatric CPR training conducted by a certified trainer and requires current pediatric CPR training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2021

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

      “The files for child #1, a 2 year old, and child #2, a 3 year old, had an immunization record that lacked verification of the Influenza vaccination being administered within the last calendar year in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP and lacked exemption documentation. The file for child #1, a 2 year old, had an immunization record that lacked documentation of the 4th dose of the DTAP vaccination by age 18 months, the 4th dose of the Pneumococcal vaccination by age 15 months, and the 3rd dose of the Polio vaccination by age 18 months in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP and lacked exemption documentation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers

      “In the infant room, the staff person stated that they place the soiled diapers in a plastic bag first before throwing away in the hands-free diapering can, and not immediately discarding.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2021

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB

      “The file for staff person #3, with a start date of 11-8-21, lacked a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment & requires a current tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2021

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment

      “The file for staff person #3 had an initial health assessment that lacked an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination and the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 24, 2021

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “The facility lacked proof of purchase of the interconnected fire detection system in accordance with 62 P.S. 1016(c)(3).”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.33(d) General requirements for facility persons

      “On 11-23-21 with children observed in care, the facility did not have at least one person that completed pediatric CPR training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2021

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a) Health information

      “The file for child #1, with a start date of 2-22-21, had an initial health assessment dated 11-15-21 that was over 90 days after their start date. (The suspended regulation requires the parent to provide an initial health assessment no later than 90 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.)”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2021

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “The file for staff person #2, with a start date of 11-1-21, lacked initial emergency plan training at the time of initial employment and requires current training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2021

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(e) ACIP recommended immunization record

      “The file for child #1, with a start date of 2-22-21, had an immunization record dated 11-15-21 that was over 60 days after their start date.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2021

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “The file for child #2 had an emergency contact form that lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. The file for child #3 had an emergency contact form that lacked the address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2021

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “Staff person #1 had mandated reporter trainings dated 5-11-15 and 10-17-20 that were over 5 years between trainings.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2021

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “The file for staff person #1 had a staff evaluation that exceeded 12 months between evaluations.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2021

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 Child Care & Lrng Ctr licensed?

Yes. Happy Trails Child Care & Lrng Ctr is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Happy Trails Child Care & Lrng Ctr last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on November 12, 2025, with 11 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Happy Trails Child Care & Lrng Ctr had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 25 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 16 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Happy Trails Child Care & Lrng Ctr care for?

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

Does Happy Trails Child Care & Lrng Ctr accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Happy Trails Child Care & Lrng Ctr'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 Child Care & Lrng Ctr cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 371-9290 to ask.

What is Happy Trails Child Care & Lrng Ctr's phone number?

(412) 371-9290.

Where is Happy Trails Child Care & Lrng Ctr?

281 Duff Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15235. The nearest other daycare we list is The Neighborhood Nest, 0.3 miles away.

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