Kiddie Academy of South Fayette
3169 Washington Pike, Bridgeville, PA
4.8· 45 reviews
Ivybrook Academy-South Hills
- licensed capacity
- 78
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Ivybrook Academy-South Hills
Ivybrook Academy-South Hills is a child care center in Bridgeville, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 78 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:15 AM to 4:30 PM. It describes a Montessori and Reggio Emilia approach, with part-time care, preschool and summer camp.
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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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- 18 months to 6 years
- Hours today
- 8:15 AM to 4:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 78 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 8:15 AM to 4:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:15 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:15 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:15 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:15 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | 18 months to 6 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | Part-time care, preschool and summer camp |
| Approach | Montessori, Reggio Emilia |
| Licensed capacity | 78 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Ivybrook Academy-South Hills has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Ivybrook Academy-South Hills
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 78 children
- License number
- #CER-00256851
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 23, 2026: 22 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 28 rules in all · 28 corrected
- Records and paperwork 8
- Health, medication and illness 8
- Safety and hazards 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- 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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Apr 23, 2026Inspection22 rules cited
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The file for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, Child #5, Child #6, Child #7, Child #8, and Child #9 contained an agreement form that was not updated within 6 months of the previous update.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2026
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“In Transitional Kindergarten, the toilet in the bathroom lacked a handwashing sign.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 27, 2026
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for Child #8, enrolled more than 60 days, lacked an initial health report form.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2026
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“The emergency contact form for Child #4 and Child #5 did not include information on the child's special needs.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2026
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“In Class B, sanitizer wipes, labeled keep out of the reach of children, were observed sitting on a low shelf and accessible to children. In Pre-K, hand sanitizer, labeled keep out of the reach of children, was observed on a low shelf and accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2026
3270.66(b) Original container
“In Pre-K, a red spray bottle containing a liquid was observed in the bathroom and was not labeled to specify the contents. In Transitional Kindergarten, through conversation with Staff #1 a glass cleaner spray bottle was identified to contain water but was not labeled to specify the contents.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2026
3270.131(c) Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP
“The health report on file for Child #2 was not signed or dated by a physician, physician's assistant, or a CRNP therefore making it invalid.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2026
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The most recent health report form on file for Child #5 is dated 1/28/25, more than 12 months prior to the date of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2026
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The file for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, Child #5, Child #6, Child #7, Child #8, and Child #9 contained an emergency contact form that was not updated within 6 months of the previous update.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2026
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“In Pre-K, peeling green paint was observed on the left side wall. In Young Tods, peeling beige paint was observed under the window near the rocking chair.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2026
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact form for Child #4 and Child #10 lacked an address for the child's release person(s).”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On the outdoor play space, exposed screws were observed on the fence, and could cause injury.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2026
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“In the Pre-K Room, the first aid kit was hanging on a low hook and accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2026
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The emergency contact form for Child #2 and Child #8 lacked the address for the child's physician.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2026
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The file for Child #1 - Child #10 lacked a child service report documenting the child's growth and development.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2026
3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“The agreement form for Child #2 lacked the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2026
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“In the hallway near the door to the outdoor play space, a broken shoe rack was observed and not in good repair.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2026
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“In Young Tods, the garbage can used for diapering was not a hands-free can.”
Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2026
3270.171(c) Safe routes posted
“The facility did not have written notification of safe pick up/drop off routes posted in a conspicuous location.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2026
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The most recent emergency plan training on file for Staff #1 is dated 2/27/25, more than 12 months prior to the date of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 27, 2026
3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The immunization record on file for Child #4, who is 5 years old, included 0 of 3 Hepatitis B vaccines, 0 of 3 Pneumococcal vaccines, 0 of 1 Varicella vaccines, and 0 of 2 Hepatitis A vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child of this age.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 27, 2026
3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated
“In Class A and Transitional Kindergarten, lunchboxes containing cheese and meats were observed hanging on hooks and not refrigerated.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2026
Mar 13, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
3270.94(a) Director or designated staff person responsibility
“The last documented fire drill occurred on 9/25/2025, before the change in facility ownership.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2026
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“The facility did not have the current certificate of compliance posted. The posted certificate expired on 1/19/2026.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2026
Dec 23, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3270.18(a) On file at facility
“The facility lacked general liability insurance.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2025
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“In Class B, a power surge strip along the back wall was observed to lack outlet covers.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2025
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“In the Navigators Room, the toilet area lacked a handwashing sign.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2025
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“The file for Staff #1 lacked a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2025
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FAQ
Questions about Ivybrook Academy-South Hills
Is Ivybrook Academy-South Hills licensed?
Yes. Ivybrook Academy-South Hills is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Ivybrook Academy-South Hills last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 23, 2026, with 22 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Ivybrook Academy-South Hills 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 Ivybrook Academy-South Hills care for?
78, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Ivybrook Academy-South Hills accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Ivybrook Academy-South Hills' hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:15 AM to 4:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Ivybrook Academy-South Hills cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 676-7600 to ask.
What is Ivybrook Academy-South Hills' phone number?
(412) 676-7600.
Where is Ivybrook Academy-South Hills?
3127 Washington Pike Suite 500, Bridgeville, PA 15017. The nearest other daycare we list is Little TTS Academy, 0.2 miles away.