The Goddard School
301 5th Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
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In God We Trust Our Littles Ones Day Care is a child care center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 62 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 46 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 62 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
In God We Trust Our Littles Ones Day Care has not listed its tuition.
State record
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 29, 2026: 13 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 46 rules in all · 45 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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3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“The Pediatric First Aid/CPR Certificate in the file for Staff Person #1 was acquired more than 90 days after the staff person's date of hire (See LIS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 3, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“The most recent Pediatric First Aid/CPR Certificate in the file for Staff Person #2 was acquired after the previous certificate had expired.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 3, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The NSOR Certificate in the file for Staff Person #3 was obtained after the staff person's first day working in a childcare position at the facility (See LIS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 3, 2026
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Observed cleaning products and disinfectant wipes, which were accessible to children, in an unlocked cabinet in the boy's restroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 3, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed flaking particle board and loose screws on the white wall panel next to the diaper changing table in the infant area of the Left Side childcare space. Observed dirt and debris on the stool used for handwashing in the YT area and on the trashcan lid of the OT area of the Left Side childcare space. Observed an exposed bolt on the base of the toilet in the last stall of the boy's restroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 3, 2026
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Observed a torn cover on the bench in the Gross Motor Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 3, 2026
3270.107 Refrigerator
“Observed food residue on the floor and inside doors of the refrigerator in the infant area of the Left Side childcare space.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 3, 2026
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact form in the file for Child #1 did not include the enrolling parent's work address and phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 3, 2026
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for Child #2, a young toddler, did not contain an updated health report conducted within the past six months.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 3, 2026
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The most recent immunization record in the file for Child #2 was not in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP based on the child's age (missing 3rd DTAP, Hep B and Pneumococcal), nor did the child's file contain a letter of exemption from the parent or physician for these immunizations.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 3, 2026
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The initial health assessment in the file for Staff Person #4 was conducted more than 12 months prior to the staff person's first day working in a childcare position at the facility and is not valid.”
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The first parent updates for the emergency plan and fee agreement in the file for Child #2 were conducted more than 6 months after the child's first day of attendance.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 3, 2026
3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted
“Emergency phone numbers were not posted by the telephones in the childcare spaces at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 3, 2026
3270.113(c) No ridicule or threaten harm
“Based on interviews with staff, it was verified that Staff Person #1 used profanity towards Child #1 that singled out and specifically aimed to degrade the child in December 2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2025
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“Based on interviews with staff, it was verified that Staff Person #1 used profanity towards Child #1 that singled out and specifically aimed to degrade the child in December 2025. Staff Person #1 was also heard using profanity in the presence of children on 12/18/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2025
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“The emergency contact form in the file for Child #2 did not include 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: Jul 23, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“Staff person #2 has not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 4/30/25. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is not on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2025
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The most recent emergency plan trainings in the file for Staff Person #3 exceeded 12 months between trainings.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2025
3270.151(b)/3270.192(3) Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP/Health assessment, TB test
“The initial health assessment in the file for Staff Person #4 was not signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2025
3270.133(3) Name on bottle
“Observed antibiotic creams and alcohol wipes, which were not labeled with the name of the child for whom the medication was intended, in the first aid kit in the infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2025
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The most recent updated health reports in the file for Child #1, a preschool child, exceeded 12 months between reports.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The most recent fire safety trainings in the file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 12 months between trainings.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed torn ceiling panels, which exposed insulation, around the drain pipes in the indoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2025
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“Observed peeling tape and a glob of hair on the Velcro patch at the bottom of the chest of drawers in the infant area. This presents a potential choking hazard for children who may still be placing objects in their mouths.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2025
3270.151(c)(5) Physician/CRNP assessment
“The health assessment in the file for Staff Person #1 did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file for Staff Person #1 did not include two written letters of reference.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2025
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“On 4/16/23 at 10:30 AM, Staff Person #2 was supervising 8 Preschool and 2 YSA children. Staff Person #2 identified the 8 Preschool children. Staff Person #2 was unable to name the two YSA children. At 1:30 PM, Staff Person #2 was supervising 8 Older Toddlers who were napping. Staff Person #2 identified 7 of the Older Toddlers. Staff Person #2 was unable to name one of the Older Toddlers.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2025
3270.34(b)(1) Bachelor's + 1 yr
“The file for Staff Person #1, a Director, did not include documentation of one year experience with children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Observed cleaning products and disinfecting wipes, which were accessible to children, in the hallway, which serves as a route to the indoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Observed a crack, which creates a sharp edge, in the seat of the smiley chair in the Young Toddler Area of the Infant/Toddler Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2024
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The fee agreements in the files for Child #4 and #5 did not include the services provided.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2024
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The most recent health reports in the file for Child #4, a preschool child, exceeded 12 months between reports.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2024
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“The file for Staff Person #3 did not include documentation of 12 annual hours of child care training for the most recent full year of service: 12/19/22-12/19/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2024
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The most recent parent updates to the emergency contact form and fee agreement in the file for Child #4 exceeded 6 months between updates.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2024
3270.151(c)(5) Physician/CRNP assessment
“The health assessment in the file for Staff Person #2 did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The most recent health assessments in the file for Staff Person #3 exceeded 24 months between assessments. The Health assessment in the file for Staff Person #2 did not include a TB Read date.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The emergency contact forms in the files for Child #1 and #5 did not include the health insurance coverage.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact form in the file for Child #3 did not include the address of the release person.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2024
3270.133(3) Name on bottle
“Observed alcohol wipes and antiseptic ointments, which did not identify the name of the child for whom the medication is intended, in the first aid kits at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2024
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“The most recent health report in the file for Child #2 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2024
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“The emergency contact binder in the Preschool Room did not include an emergency contact form for Child #6 who was receiving care in that area.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2024
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The most recent Mandated Reporter Trainings in the file for Staff Person #4 exceeded 60 months between trainings.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The disclosure statements in the files for Staff Person #1 and #2 were on outdate forms. The most recent State Police and Child Abuse Clearances in the file for Staff Person #4 exceeded 60 months between clearances.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2024
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“Observed a loose-fitted sheet in one of the pack n plays in the Infant/Toddler Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2024
3270.34(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) Bachelor's + 1 yr/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for Staff Person #2, a Director with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, lacked documentation of one year child care experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2024
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid kit in the Preschool Room lacked scissors.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2024
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact form in the file for Child #1 did not include the work address and telephone number of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2023
3270.134(a)/3270.152 Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene
“Observed on 8/2/23 at approximately 10:00 am, Staff Person #5 did not wash their own hands or ensure that Child #7 washed their hands after changing the child's diaper.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2023
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The most recent child service reports in the files for Child #3, 4 and 6 exceeded 6 months between reports.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“The Pediatric First Aid/CPR Training in the files for Staff Person #1 and #8 were conducted more than 90 days after the staff persons' first day working in child care: (See LIS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2023
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“The current Certificate of Compliance was not posted at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2023
3270.124(a)/3270.182(8) Each child emergency contact person/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“The file for Child #2 lacked an emergency contact form and fee agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2023
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The most recent parent updates for the emergency contact form and fee agreement in the file for Child #3 exceeded 6 months between updates. The emergency contact forms and fee agreements in the files for Child #4, 5 and 6 have not been updated by the parents in the last 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2023
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The file for Staff Person #4 did not include an initial health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility's emergency plan did not include requirements for volunteer emergency preparedness training, practice drills and continuity of operations (backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster) to maintain compliance with 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii)”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2023
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The files for Staff Person #1 and #4, Assistant Group Supervisors, did not contain documentation of two years experience in child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2023
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The initial health report in the file for Child #1 was conducted more than 60 days after the child's first day of attendance.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The files for Staff Person #6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 did not include documentation of fire safety training conducted within the past 12 months (6/30/22).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2023
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The files for Staff Person #6, 7, 8 and 9 did not include documentation of emergency plan training conducted within the past 12 months (6/30/22).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 3, 2023
3270.35(e) 46 or more children- additional group sups
“On 8/2/23, after review of staff files and conversation with Director/LE, the facility has 52 children enrolled and only one staff who meets the qualifications of a Group Supervisor.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed nails and debris on the floor of the Gross Motor Room. Observed rough edges on the concrete surface of the wall in the Gross Motor Room. Observed two protruding nails, which create a potential puncture hazard, at the bottom of the sink cabinet in the Toddler 1 Area. Observed two exposed bolts, which create a potential puncture hazard, on the third toilet in the boy's restroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2023
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“Observed ladders, sheet metal and several storage bins, which were blocking the exit of the gross motor room.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff Person #3 lacked an NSOR certification. Although Staff Person #3 has not been working at the facility for 45 days, the receipt for FBI fingerprinting was dated 6/16/23, which is after Staff Person #3's start date: (See LIS Code Sheet). For this reason, Staff Person #3 does not qualify as a provisional hire and cannot return to work until NSOR is acquired. The file for Staff Person #4, who has been working for more than 45 days, lacked an NSOR Certificate: (See LIS Code Sheet). The file for Staff Person #7 did not contain a State Police Clearance conducted within the past 60 months. For these reasons, Staff Person #4 and #7 cannot work at the facility until the current clearances are acquired. The Child Abuse, FBI Clearances and NSOR certificate in the file for Staff Person #1 and the State Police Clearance in the file for Staff Person #2 were applied/acquired after the staff persons' start date: (See LIS Code Sheet). The disclosure statements in the files for Staff Person's #1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 were on outdated forms.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2023
3270.133(2) Written instructions
“The inhaler for Child #2 did not contain written instructions from the physician or instructions for administration on the label.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2022
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The most recent health assessments in the files for Staff Person #2 and #3 exceeded 24 months between assessments.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2022
3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii) Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The initial Health and Safety training in the file for Staff Person #1 was the 6-hour Health and Safety Basics conducted on 2/6/19, which was not a valid training date. The current 10-hour Health and Safety training in the file for Staff Person #1 was not conducted until 6/29/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2022
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“The fire drill log documented two times when fire drills were conducted more than 60 days apart: 10/8/21-2/4/22 and 2/4/22-4/22/22.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2022
3270.102(a)/3270.103 Clean and good repair/Small Toys and Objects
“Observed bite marks on foam peg boards and broken crayons less than one inch in diameter in the Older Toddler Room. This creates a potential hazard for children who are still placing objects in their mouths.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2022
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“The binder in the PS/SA Room did not contain an emergency contact form for Child #1 who was receiving care in this room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2022
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“Upstairs: One toilet in the back bathroom and one toilet in the front bathroom lacked handwashing signs.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed bolts facing upward, which were not capped, on the bases of the toilets in the following areas: Upstairs: one in front bathroom, two in middle, and one in back. Downstairs: One in the boy's bathroom. Observed ceiling tiles stained from possible water damage in the infant area and in the corner between the Infant and Young Toddler areas.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2022
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The most recent updated health reports in the files for Child #3 and #4 exceeded 12 months between reports.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2022
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Observed PCV cement, which was in an unlocked electrical room, in the S/A Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2022
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“On 3/29/22 at approximately 11:15 AM, staff #3 was observed in the toddler room with 6 young toddlers.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2022
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“On 3/29/22, at approximately 11:15 AM, staff #1 and staff #2 were observed in the eating area with 13 children of mixed ages. When asked to identify the group of children they were responsible for supervising, staff #1 identified 7; 1 preschooler and 6 older toddlers. Staff #2 identified 6; 4 older toddlers and 2 young toddlers.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2022
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FAQ
Yes. In God We Trust Our Littles Ones Day Care is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 29, 2026, with 13 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 46 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 45 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.
62, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 251-5926 to ask.
(412) 251-5926.
100 Smithfield St 1st Floor And Second Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. The nearest other daycare we list is Brightside Academy Early Care Education, 0.1 miles away.