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Jewish Community Center-South Hills Branch

345 Kane Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15243
licensed capacity
102
open each week
5 days

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About Jewish Community Center-South Hills Branch

Jewish Community Center-South Hills Branch is a child care center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 102 children.

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

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 71 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
102 children

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MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
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Inspection reports for Jewish Community Center-South Hills Branch

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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 26, 2026: 15 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 71 rules in all · 71 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 17
  • Health, medication and illness 13
  • Safety and hazards 12
  • Records and paperwork 10
  • Background checks 7
  • Building, equipment and play areas 6
  • Discipline and child guidance 3
  • Transportation 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1

For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.

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  1. Feb 26, 2026Inspection15 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

      “The fire drill/fire system test log documents six times when monthly fire system tests exceeded 30 days between tests: 3/4-4/4, 5/2-6/4, 7/4-8/4, 8/4-9/4, 10/3-11/3 and 1/2-2/2.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2026

    • Background checks

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

      “The State Police Clearance, Child Abuse Clearance and NSOR Certificate in the file for Staff Person #10 were acquired after the staff person's first day working in childcare. The file for Facility Person #12, did not include an NSOR Certificate acquired within the past 60 months (6/11/20).”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2026

    • 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 most recent health assessments in the files for Staff Person #1, #2, #4, #6, #7 and #8 exceeded 24 months between assessments.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “The file for Child #1, a young toddler, did not include an updated health report conducted within the past 6 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “The files for Staff Person #5, #9 and #12, who have worked at the facility for more than 90 days, did not include documentation of emergency plan training (see LIS Code Sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2026

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “The most recent Mandated Reporter Trainings in the files for Staff Person #4 and #7 exceeded 60 months between trainings.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “The file for Staff Person #5 did not contain verification of 1 year childcare experience required for an AGS with 25 credit hours in education/human services. The file for Staff Person #11 did not contain verification of two years childcare experience for an AGS with a high school diploma.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “The most recent fire safety trainings in the files for Staff Person #1 and #2 exceeded 12 months between trainings.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #5 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/CPR in an approved curriculum from a certified PQAS instructor.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “The file for Staff Person #9, who has been working at the facility for more than 12 months, did not include an annual written evaluation (See LIS Code Sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “Observed protruding bolts, which lacked covers, from the bases of the toilets for Room 124I (105) and 124H (106). Observed multiple torn areas, which create potential tripping hazards, in the blue matting of the outdoor preschool play area.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “The most recent Child Service Reports in the files for Child #1, #2, #4 and #5 exceeded 6 months between reports: March, 2025-November, 2025. The file for Child #3 did not include a Child Service Report conducted within the past 6 months (March, 2025).”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “The emergency contact forms in the files for Child #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not include the work addresses and phone numbers of the enrolling parents.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs

      “The emergency contact forms in the files for Child #2, #3, #4 and #5 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: Mar 19, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

      “Emergency Transportation Plans were not posted in 124I (105), 124G (108), and 124E (102).”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2026

  2. Feb 10, 2025Inspection29 rules cited
    • Transportation

      3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points

      “The operator did not notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “Staff person #3 did not obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(f) Emergency plan

      “The operator did not send a copy of the subsequent updates to their emergency plan to the county emergency management agency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “The fire detection system was not tested every 30 days during the time periods between 3/9 to 4/24/2024; 5/20 to 6/21/2024; and 9/6 to 10/17/2024.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “Annual emergency drills were not documented and on file at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file

      “Based on a conversation with staff, it was determined that the facility has not been retaining a copy in the children's files.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “The financial agreement for child #3 was reviewed by a parent on 2/3/2025, more than 6 months following the date the financial agreement was completed on 7/18/2024.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.171(c) Safe routes posted

      “Written notification of safe routes were not posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2025

    • 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 record for staff person #1 and #4 did not include a health assessment conducted within the past 24 months. The record for staff person #2 included a current health assessment dated more than 24 months following the date of their previous health assessment. The record for facility person #7 included an initial health assessment dated following their first day working in childcare (See LIS Code Sheet). The record for facility person #6 included results of initial TB test read more than 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting (See LIS Code Sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 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 record for child #3 and #4, a preschool child, included a current health report dated more than 12 months following the date of their previous health report.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “The emergency contact information for child #1 was not reviewed by a parent in the past 6 months. The emergency contact information for child #2 was reviewed by a parent on 2/3/2025, more than 6 months following the date the emergency contact form was completed on 7/5/2024. The emergency contact information for child #3 was reviewed by a parent on 2/3/2025, more than 6 months following the date the emergency contact form was completed on 7/18/2024.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

      “A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed in the gym.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “There was no thermometer in the refrigerator used to store children's milk in the prep area.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(j) Running water - diapering

      “A source of running water was not present in the diapering areas in rooms 124-B and C.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles

      “There were no lids on (2) waste receptacles in the bathroom in room 124-E.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “There were approximately 5 sharp bolts protruding from the fence surrounding the backyard (triangle) outdoor play space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.69(b) 110º F or less

      “The hot water temperature in the bathroom sink used by children in room 124-E and 124-G was measured to be 118° F.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle

      “Trash that appeared to have been contaminated by human secretions was contained in open receptacles in the gym and rooms 124-C and I.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(d) Toxic plants not permitted

      “A Raven ZZ plant, which was identified as being toxic to humans, was observed in room 124-G; and a Pothos plant and Snake plant, which were identified as being toxic to humans, were observed in room 124-C.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “Trader Joe's lip balm labeled keep out of the reach of children was observed in an unlocked drawer in room 124-G, where it was accessible to children in care. Hand sanitizer labeled keep out of the reach of children was in a wall mounted dispenser in the gym, where it was accessible to children in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “The director did not complete a minimum of one written evaluation of staff person #8, who has worked in child care for more than 12 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2025

    • Background checks

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

      “The record for staff person #1 included a current state police clearance dated 9/13/2024, which was more than 60 months following the date of their previous clearance on 8/7/2019 and a current FBI clearance dated 9/17/2024, which was more than 60 months following the date of their previous clearance on 8/13/2019; The record for staff person #3 included a current child abuse clearance dated 1/15/2025, which was more than 60 months following the date of their previous clearance on 1/12/2020; and the record for staff person #9, who has lived outside of Pennsylvania in the past 5 years, did not include a child abuse clearance from the state where the staff person resided.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “Staff person #3 completed mandated reporter training on 1/10/2025, more than 60 months following the completion of their previous training on 12/18/2019.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “Staff person #8 participated in fire safety training on 9/11/2024, more than 12 months following their first day working in childcare (See LIS Code Sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “Staff person #2 renewed their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR on 8/18/2023, following the expiration of their previous certification on 6/30/2023.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “Facility person #5, #6 and #7 and staff person #8 and #9, who have worked in child care more than 90 days, did not receive training regarding the emergency plan (See LIS Code Sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.21 General Health and Safety

      “A pair of sharp adult scissors were observed in a bin on a shelf, where they were accessible to children in care and posed a potential threat to their health and safety.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “The facility's policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment did not include the prevention and identification of child maltreatment, as required per Announcement C-22-03.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children

      “An excursion bag containing a first-aid kit was observed in a cubby in the hallway and on a window sill in room 124-E, accessible to children in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2025

  3. Apr 5, 2024Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(d) No harsh language

      “On 3/19/24 at approximately 9:30AM the director was passing by a classroom and observed Staff Person #1 yelling and using harsh and demeaning language towards a child.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2024

  4. Feb 21, 2024Inspection26 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(1)(iv)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “The file for Staff person #4 included documentation of 9 of 12 required hours of annual training between 12/2022-12/2023. The file for Staff person #6 included documentation of 10 of 12 required hours of annual training between 12/2022-12/2023. The file for Staff person #8 included documentation of 9 of 12 required hours of annual training between 12/2022-12/2023. The file for Staff person #9 included documentation of 9 of 12 required hours of annual training between 12/2022-12/2023.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(iii)/3270.192(2)(iii) Lifeguard/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “The file for Staff person #2, the facility lifeguard, includes verification of Lifeguard Certification training dated 7/6/23, after the previous certification expired on 6/11/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “The file for Staff person #10, classified as an assistant group supervisor, does not include a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 30 credit hours in education or a related human services field; or a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate with 15 credits in education or a related human services field and 1 year of experience with children; or a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #1, #5, #6, #10 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Get Started with Center-based Care: Building Blocks for Quality. Staff person #10 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/Pediatric CPR.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #1, #5 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/Pediatric CPR; the pre-service training on file for staff person # 1, #5 was dated 8/18/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2024

    • Background checks

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

      “The file for staff person #3 does not include documentation of application of an NSOR certificate prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL; the NSOR on file is dated 9/11/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “The most recent staff evaluations on file for Staff person #8 is dated 1/13/23, more than 12 months ago.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “There was cracked paint and caulk around the window in Room 103 with sharp edges, which could cause in injury to a child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “There was a cracked Magna Tile in Room 102. There was a toy figurine with 2 broken pieces, an arm and a leg.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.103 Small Toys and Objects

      “There were yarn puff balls measuring smaller than 1 inch in size, reportedly used for craft projects, in Room 106, on a shelf accessible to children still placing objects in their mouths.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “The 2 most recent child service reports, including information for the family about the child's growth and development, on file for Child #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9 are dated more than 6 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

      “The agreement on file for Child #1 and #9 does not include the child's date of admission.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(1) Child's name, birth date

      “The emergency contact form on file for Child #9 does not include the child's birthdate.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

      “The emergency contact form on file for Child #5 does not include the address for the child's pediatrician/source for medical care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “The emergency contact form on file for Child #1, #2, and #9 does not include the work address and/or telephone number for the enrolling parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs

      “The current emergency contact form on file for Child #2, #5, and #6 does not indicate if the child has any special medical needs, which is needed in an emergency situation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2024

    • Background checks

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

      “The current FBI clearance on file for Staff person #6 is dated 1/22/19, more than 60 months ago. The file for Staff person #10, who resided in Louisiana within 5 years prior to hire, included a Louisiana Criminal History clearance dated 6/8/18, and which expired on 6/8/23, prior to the hire date for Staff person #10, making it invalid.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2024

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “Staff person #10 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “The most recent 6-month review signature for the emergency contact form on file for Child #2, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, and #9, is dated more than 6 months after the previous 6-month review signature.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #4, who was a Young Toddler, are dated 10/5/22 and 7/17/23, more than 6 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2024

    • 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 two most recent health assessments on file for Child #5, who is a preschool age child, are dated 8/23/22 and 10/9/23, more than 12 months apart. The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #6, who is a preschool age child, are dated 10/10/22 and 11/20/23, more than 12 months apart. The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #7, who is a preschool age child, are dated 1/6/23 and 2/7/24, more than 12 months apart. The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #8, who is a preschool age child, are dated 3/12/21 and 3/3/23, more than 12 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy

      “The immunization record on file for Child #7, who is 3 years old, includes 3 of 4 DTAP vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(5) Original label

      “There was an Albuterol inhaler in Room 102, labeled for use by a specific child, that had an expiration date of 11/2023, and was therefore not in accordance with the manufacturer's original label. There was a bottle of liquid Benadryl in Room 100, labeled for use by a specific child, that had an expiration date of 1/2023, and was therefore not in accordance with the manufacturer's original label.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 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 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #7 are dated 6/24/21 and 9/2/23, more than 24 months apart. The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #8 are dated 6/24/21 and 8/23/23, more than 24 months apart. The two most recent staff evaluations on file for Staff person #9 are dated 4/17/21 and 7/24/23, more than 24 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “The file for Staff person #10 does not include 2 written non-family references attesting to the staff person's suitability to work in child care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “The most recent emergency plan training on file for Staff person #5 is dated 1/3/23, more than 1 year ago,”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2024

  5. Feb 23, 2023Inspection28 rules cited
    • 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 most recent health assessment on file for Child #2, who is 4 years old, is dated 1/24/22, more than 1 year ago.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “The cabinet door in Room 102 which was loose from the hinge, creating a potential hazard if it fell off the hinge.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(3)/3270.192(3) Exam communicable disease/Health assessment, TB test

      “The current health assessment on file for Staff person #2 indicates that the staff person has a communicable/contagious disease, with no additional information given.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2023

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.166(4) Bottles labeled

      “There were infant feeding bottles in Room 105 that were not labeled with the name of the child for whom they were intended.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “The two most recent staff evaluations on file for Staff person #2 are dated 12/6/21 and 1/13/23, more than 12 months apart. The two most recent staff evaluations on file for Staff person #4 are dated 12/6/21 and 1/9/23, more than 12 months apart. The two most recent staff evaluations on file for Staff person #5 are dated 12/7/21 and 1/13/23, more than 12 months apart. The two most recent staff evaluations on file for Staff person #6 are dated 12/17/21 and 1/13/23, more than 12 months apart. The two most recent staff evaluations on file for Staff person #7 are dated 6/7/19 and 1/13/23, more than 12 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2023

    • Background checks

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

      “The file for staff person #1 included a Child Abuse clearance dated after hire (See IS CODE SHEET), required for provisional hiring under the CPSL; the clearance is dated 8/26/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “The file for Staff person #4 includes only 1 written nonfamily reference.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #1 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Get Started with Center-based Care: Building Blocks for Quality; the training was completed on 2/14/23. Staff person #8 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Get Started with Center-based Care: Building Blocks for Quality. Staff person #9 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Get Started with Center-based Care: Building Blocks for Quality.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “The file for Child #3, with an enrollment date of 8/28/21, does not include a health assessment. The file for Child #6, with an enrollment date of 8/21/22, does not include a health assessment. The file for Child #8, with an enrollment date of 8/23/21, does not include a health assessment.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(1)(iii)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “The file for Staff person #4 was observed not to have completed 12 hours of annual training between 12/19/21-12/19/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “The Health and Safety professional development training update on file for Staff person #2 is dated 1/2/23, after the deadline of 12/30/22, as per Announcement C-22-06. The Health and Safety professional development training update on file for Staff person #4 is dated 1/8/23, after the deadline of 12/30/22, as per Announcement C-22-06. The Health and Safety professional development training update on file for Staff person #6 is dated 1/10/23, after the deadline of 12/30/22, as per Announcement C-22-06. The file for Staff member #9 does not include the 1-hour Health & Safety update, due to be completed by 12/30/22, as per Announcement C-22-06.”
    • 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 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #2 were dated 5/21/19 and 7/2/21, more than 24 months apart. The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #3 were dated 5/17/19 and 9/13/21, more than 24 months apart. The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #4 were dated 4/5/19 and 7/11/22, more than 24 months apart. The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #5 were dated 6/10/19 and 7/7/22, more than 24 months apart. The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #6 were dated 5/29/20 and 7/5/22, more than 24 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(7)(i) Name of medication

      “There was a medication log on file in Room 108 with a child's name, signed by a parent, that did not include the name of the medication to be administered.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “There was peeling paint behind the teacher's chair in Room 108.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “There were cracked magnet tiles in Room 101 and in Room 100. There was a wooden block in Room 102 that was splintered, creating a possible hazard to a child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(6) Written consent

      “There was no written parental consent to administer medication. saline spray, for a child in Room 105.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy

      “The most recent influenza vaccination on file for Child #2, who is 4 years old, is dated 10/23/21, is dated more than 1 year ago, and is recommended annually by the ACIP. The most recent influenza vaccination on file for Child #3, who is 4 years old, is dated 9/25/20, is dated more than 1 year ago, and is recommended annually by the ACIP. The immunization record on file for Child #5 includes 3 of 4 recommended DTAP immunizations for a child this age. The file for Child #6, with an enrollment date of 8/21/22, does not include aa immunization record. The file for Child #8, with an enrollment date of 8/23/21, does not include an immunization record.”
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a) Signed

      “The agreement on file for Child #6 is not signed by the operator.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times

      “The agreement on file for Child #6 does not include the child's arrival and departure times.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “The two most recent child service reports on file for Child #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, and #8 are dated more than 6 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “The emergency contact form on file for Child #7 and #8 does not include the work address and/or telephone number for the enrolling parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “The two most recent emergency contact form 6-month review signatures on file for Child #2 are dated 8/9/21 and 8/2/22, more than 6 months apart. The two most recent agreement 6-month review signatures on file for Child #2 are dated 8/4/21 and 3/22/222, more than 6 months apart; and the most recent review signature is dated more than 6 months ago. The two most recent agreement and emergency contact form 6-month review signatures on file for Child #3 are dated 8/25/21 and 3/22/22, more than 6 months apart, and more than 6 months ago. The two most recent emergency contact form 6-month review signatures on file for Child #4 are dated 8/9/21 and 8/2/22, more than 6 months apart. The two most recent agreement 6-month review signatures on file for Child #4 are dated 8/9/21 and 3/7/22, which are more than 6 months apart and more than 6 months ago. The 2 most recent emergency contact form 6-month review signature on file for Child #5 are dated 1/3/21 and 8/3/22, more than 6 months apart; and the 2 most recent agreement 6-month review signatures are dated 1/3/21 and 3/7/22, more than 6 months apart and more than 6 months ago. The two most recent agreement and emergency contact form 6-month review signatures on file for Child #6 are dated 3/7/22 and 8/9/22. The two most recent emergency contact form 6-month review signatures on file for Child #7 are dated 8/13/21 and 8/13/22, more than 6 months apart; and the agreement 6-month review signatures are dated 8/23/21 and 3/11/22, more than 6 months apart and more than 6 months ago. The two most recent emergency contact form 6-month review signatures on file for Child #8 are dated 8/9/21 and 8/16/22, more than 6 months apart; and the agreement 6-month review signatures are dated 8/9/21 and 3/23/22, more than 6 months apart and more than 6 months ago.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

      “There was no medical emergency transportation plan posted in Room 103.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “The emergency contact form on file for Child #1, #2, #3, #7, and #8 does not include a complete address for all listed release persons.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “The emergency contact form on file for Child #3, #6, and #8 does not include the health insurance coverage and/or policy number for the medical insurance policy.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs

      “The current emergency contact form on file for Child #1, #3, and #8 does not indicate if the child any special medical needs, which is needed in an emergency situation.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

      “The agreement on file for Child #3, #6, and #7 does not include the child's date of admission.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons

      “The agreement on file for Child #3 does not include the persons to whom the child can be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2023

  6. Nov 2, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

      “The facility does not have proof of purchase for the fire detection system, which is required as per Act 62.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 2, 2022

  7. Aug 11, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jul 25, 2022Inspection24 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

      “The most recent influenza vaccination on file for Child #4, who is 5 years old, is dated 11/5/20, which is dated more than 1 year ago, as recommended annually for a child this age. The most recent influenza vaccination on file for Child #5, who is 3 years old, is dated 10/12/20, which is dated more than 1 year ago, as recommended annually for a child this age.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(c) Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP

      “The health assessment on file for Child #2 does not include a date, making it invalid”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “The file for Child #1,#2,#4, #5, who have been enrolled for more than 6 months, do not include a 6 month review signature for the agreement and emergency contact form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “The emergency contact form on file for Child #3 does not include the complete address for all listed release persons.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(3)/3270.192(3) Exam communicable disease/Health assessment, TB test

      “The current health assessment on file for Staff person #16 indicates that the staff person has a communicable/contagious disease, with no additional information given.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers

      “A diaper change was observed in Room 106, and the staff person was observed using their hand to open the hands free can when disposing of the diaper.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.134(a) Child's hands washed

      “A diaper change was observed in Room 106 after which the staff did not ensure that the child's hands were washed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(3) Contact when arises

      “The emergency plan on site at the facility does not include a method for parents to be contacted when an emergency arises.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “Staff person #6, #13 does not have verification of completing 12 hours of annual training between 12/19/20-12/19/21, as per Announcement C-20-09.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “The emergency plan on site does not include provisions regarding volunteer emergency preparedness training, and continuity of operations, required as of 7/1/22, as per Announcement C-22-04.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “The file for Staff person #15 includes only 1 written nonfamily reference.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.166(1) Written statement

      “There was a child under 12 months old in the infant room who did not have a written feeding plan on file submitted by the parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2022

    • 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 most recent health assessment on file for Staff person #6, dated 7/1/22, is dated more than 24 months after the previous health assessment, dated 5/20/20. The most recent health assessment on file for Staff person #7, dated 7/8/22, is dated more than 24 months after the previous health assessment, dated 5/24/19. The most recent health assessment on file for Staff person #13 is dated 9/25/19, more than 24 months ago. The most recent health assessment on file for Staff person #14, dated 8/27/20, is dated more than 24 months after the previous health assessment, dated 2/23/18. The initial health assessment and Tuberculosis screening on file for Staff person #15 is dated after the hire date (See LIS Code Sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “The emergency contact form on file for Child #3 does not include the health insurance coverage and policy number for the medical insurance policy.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

      “The agreement on file for Child #1, #3, and #5 does not include the child's date of admission.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee

      “The agreement on file for Child #3 and #5 does not include the fee to be paid for services.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a) Signed

      “The file for Child #1 does not include a signed agreement. The agreement on file for Child #5 does not include the operator's signature.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “There were several holes and cracks in the poured playing surface in the Front playground and in the side (Triangle ) playground. There were wood railroad ties used as borders in the side (Triangle) playground with splintered areas, creating a hazard.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “There was a missing outlet cover in Room 102.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “The file for Staff person #15, who is classified as an aide, does not include a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate; or a minimum of an 8th grade education and 2 years of experience with children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2022

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “The 2 most recent mandated reporter trainings on file for Staff person #2 are dated 1/7/15 and 7/3/20, more than 60 months apart. The 2 most recent mandated reporter trainings on file for Staff person #3 are dated 5/4/16 and 6/8/21, more than 60 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #1, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Get Started with Center-based Care: Building Blocks for Quality.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually

      “The facility does not have verification of having sent the updated emergency plan to the local municipality and county emergency management agency, as per Announcement C-22-04.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(4) Contact when ended

      “The emergency plan on site at the facility does not include a method for parents to be informed when the emergency has ended and information regarding how they are to be reunited with their child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2022

  9. Mar 1, 2022Visit2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(6) Written consent

      “Staff gave Children's Tylenol to a child without written consent for administration from the parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(7) Medication log

      “Staff who administered Children's Tylenol to a child in care did not establish a medication log for the medication that was administered.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2022

  10. Dec 22, 2021Visit1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.136(d) Communicate report to DOH

      “Facility failed to promptly notify OCDEL of a positive COVID test result that occurred on Saturday, 12/18/21; OCDEL did not receive notification of the positive COVID test result until Wednesday, 12/22/21, which was more than 24 hours.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 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 Jewish Community Center-South Hills Branch licensed?

Yes. Jewish Community Center-South Hills Branch is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Jewish Community Center-South Hills Branch last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on February 26, 2026, with 15 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Jewish Community Center-South Hills Branch had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 71 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 71 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 Jewish Community Center-South Hills Branch care for?

102, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Jewish Community Center-South Hills Branch accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Jewish Community Center-South Hills Branch's hours?

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

How much does Jewish Community Center-South Hills Branch cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 278-1786 to ask.

What is Jewish Community Center-South Hills Branch's phone number?

(412) 278-1786.

Where is Jewish Community Center-South Hills Branch?

345 Kane Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15243. The nearest other daycare we list is Honey Bee Haven Kids, 0.3 miles away.

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