Brass Ring Learning Center Unit III
104 Wagner Dr, Bethel Park, PA
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Kiddie Academy of Bethel Park is a child care center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 150 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp. It says it provides meals.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 52 rules across 11 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Curriculum | Life Essentials |
| Staff | Educators must meet or exceed the state requirements for child care providers |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Safety | Secure entries, authorized pick-up procedures |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 150 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Kiddie Academy of Bethel Park has not listed its tuition.
State record
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 5, 2025: 12 rules cited
Rules cited on 11 of 12 visits · 52 rules in all · 52 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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3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“A child's backpack in the Kiwi room included butt paste and toothpaste that were accessible to children as the backpack was not locked and was in children's reach. There was an unlocked drawer in the front desk in the entryway that contained as tube of silicone and Singer All-purpose oil, both marked "Keep out of reach of children" which were accessible to children. On top of the same entryway desk, the CR observed 2 large bottles of hand sanitizer labeled "Keep out of reach of children" which were accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2026
3270.171(b) Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing
“The safety drop-off and pick-up procedure posting does not include the streets that are safe for pedestrians, safe for vehicles, and identified safe locations where children should be picked up.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff person #1 includes an incomplete criminal history clearance that did not include a dissemination date, (See LIS Code Sheet), making it invalid.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2025
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“There were adult scissors on the desk in the entryway that were accessible and a hazard to children. There were batteries and staples in an unlocked drawer in the desk in the entryway that were accessible and a hazard to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2026
3270.82(e) Toilet and sinks proper height
“There was no stool or steps at the sink in the Peach room for able-bodied children to reach the sink for handwashing.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2026
3270.133(4) Locked
“A child's backpack in the Kiwi room included 2 EpiPens that were accessible to children as the backpack was not locked and was in children's reach.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2026
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 #1 is dated 11.14.25, more than 6 months after the previous 6-month review signature dated 2.10.25.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2025
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 #1, who is a Young Toddler, are dated 1.15.25 and 11.12.25, more than 6 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“There was a missing toilet bolt cover on the toilet in the Strawberry Room bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2026
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The Shaken Baby Policy submitted by the facility does not include language regarding the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2026
3270.82(c) Sink in toilet area
“Per statements from the staff in the Apple room, children are not washing their hands at the sink in the toilet area but rather are using the classroom sink that is not located near the toilet area.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2026
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“There were stuffed animal toys in the Apple room w small bead eyes, < 1 inch in size, that were accessible to children. The stuffed toys also had a manufacturer's label stated the toys were intended for children age 3 years and older.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2026
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“There was a hole in the wall with peeling paint and plaster in the school-age room on the wall to the left of the entrance behind the portable shelving unit.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“The current emergency contact form on file for Child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, and #8 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 21, 2025
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The emergency contact form on file for Child #1, #4, #5 does not include the policy number for the child's health care benefits.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2025
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 and financial agreement on file for Child #4, #5, and #6 is dated more than 6 months after the previous 6-month review signature.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The immunization record on file for Child #3, who is 2 years old, included 3 of 4 pneumococcal vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; 0 of 2 Hepatitis A vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age, and 0 of 1 Varicella vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age. The immunization record on file for Child #5, who is 2 years old, included 1 of 2 Hepatitis A vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2025
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“While describing the diaper changing process in the Apple room and the Cherry room, the staff member stated the soiled diaper is disposed of after completing the change and washing hands, rather than immediately disposing of the diaper.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2025
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 were dated 8.16.22 and 11.5.24, more than 24 months apart. The two most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #3 were dated 10.18.22 and 11.7.24, more than 24 months apart. The two most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #4 were dated 10.27.22 and 11.1.24, more than 24 months apart. The two most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #5 were dated 8.26.22 and 10.30.24, more than 24 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The letter to the parents of enrolled children regarding the facility emergency plan does not include information regarding accommodations for infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility
“The two most recent fire safety trainings on file for Staff person #2 are dated 10.24.23 and 11.1.24, more than 1 year apart. The two most recent fire safety trainings on file for Staff person #4 are dated 10.24.23 and 10.31.24, more than 1 year apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff person #2 includes criminal history clearances dated 8.14.19 and 8.20.24 and child abuse clearances dated 8.22.19 and 8.28.24 more than 60 months apart. The file for Staff person #6 includes criminal history clearances dated 8.16.19 and 10.28.24 and child abuse clearances dated 8.26.19 and 10.30.24 more than 60 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025
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 11/4/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #1 does not include documentation of application of the NSOR certificate prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. The application on file is dated 5.7.24 and the NSOR is dated 5.24.24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2025
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“There were 5 outlets in Room 7 (Kiwi) that were missing an outlet cover and were accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2025
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff #1 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 & Get Started with Center-Based Care - Revised 2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff #2 contained documentation of application of a NSOR certificate dated 5/7/24, which is after Staff #2's date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET). The file for Staff #3 contained a NSOR certificate dated 3/18/24 without proof of request by date of hire (SEE IS CODE SHEET).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2024
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“The original incident report for the injury that occurred on 6/18/24 for Child #1 was not given to the parent(s) on the date of the incident. A copy of the incident report for Child #1 was not documented in the child's file. Based on staff interviews and observation, the facility does not have an accident file on site.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff #1 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 & Get Started with Center-Based Care - Revised 2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff #2 contained documentation of application of a NSOR certificate dated 5/7/24, which is after Staff #2's date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET). The file for Staff #3 contained a NSOR certificate dated 3/18/24 without proof of request by date of hire (SEE IS CODE SHEET).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2024
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“The original incident report for the injury that occurred on 6/18/24 for Child #1 was not given to the parent(s) on the date of the incident. A copy of the incident report for Child #1 was not documented in the child's file. Based on staff interviews and observation, the facility does not have an accident file on site.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Based on interviews with staff, the facility's floors and the children's play/rest equipment have dirt/dust due to the floor/equipment not being cleaned.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“According to staff statements the following events occurred, facility person #1 was observed sleeping in the infant room while holding infants on multiple occasions. Facility person #2 was observed in the infant room sleeping in a rocking chair while holding an infant. Facility person #3 was observed sleeping in the one-year-old room with young toddlers with her head down on the table and had to be tapped on the shoulder to be woken up.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2025
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“According to staff statements the following events occurred, facility person #1 was observed sleeping in the infant room while holding infants on multiple occasions. Facility person #2 was observed in the infant room sleeping in a rocking chair while holding an infant. Facility person #3 was observed sleeping in the one-year-old room with young toddlers with her head down on the table and had to be tapped on the shoulder to be woken up.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“According to staff statements the following events occurred, facility person #1 was observed sleeping in the infant room while holding infants on multiple occasions. Facility person #2 was observed in the infant room sleeping in a rocking chair while holding an infant. Facility person #3 was observed sleeping in the one-year-old room with young toddlers with her head down on the table and had to be tapped on the shoulder to be woken up.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“According to staff statements the following events occurred, facility person #1 was observed sleeping in the infant room while holding infants on multiple occasions. Facility person #2 was observed in the infant room sleeping in a rocking chair while holding an infant. Facility person #3 was observed sleeping in the one-year-old room with young toddlers with her head down on the table and had to be tapped on the shoulder to be woken up.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Based on interviews with staff, the facility's floors and the children's play/rest equipment have dirt/dust due to the floor/equipment not being cleaned.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“According to staff statements the following events occurred, facility person #1 was observed sleeping in the infant room while holding infants on multiple occasions. Facility person #2 was observed in the infant room sleeping in a rocking chair while holding an infant. Facility person #3 was observed sleeping in the one-year-old room with young toddlers with her head down on the table and had to be tapped on the shoulder to be woken up.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2025
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“According to staff statements the following events occurred, facility person #1 was observed sleeping in the infant room while holding infants on multiple occasions. Facility person #2 was observed in the infant room sleeping in a rocking chair while holding an infant. Facility person #3 was observed sleeping in the one-year-old room with young toddlers with her head down on the table and had to be tapped on the shoulder to be woken up.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“According to staff statements the following events occurred, facility person #1 was observed sleeping in the infant room while holding infants on multiple occasions. Facility person #2 was observed in the infant room sleeping in a rocking chair while holding an infant. Facility person #3 was observed sleeping in the one-year-old room with young toddlers with her head down on the table and had to be tapped on the shoulder to be woken up.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“According to staff statements the following events occurred, facility person #1 was observed sleeping in the infant room while holding infants on multiple occasions. Facility person #2 was observed in the infant room sleeping in a rocking chair while holding an infant. Facility person #3 was observed sleeping in the one-year-old room with young toddlers with her head down on the table and had to be tapped on the shoulder to be woken up.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“The facility self-reported, that on 4/16/24, staff #1 and #2 were transitioning their group of Preschool children from the playground back to their classroom. Child #1, walked away from the group in the hallway and went to the front desk. Staff #1 and #2 were unaware that child #1 had left the group. Child #1 was unsupervised for approximately one minute.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2024
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“The facility self-reported, that on 4/16/24, staff #1 and #2 were transitioning their group of Preschool children from the playground back to their classroom. Child #1, walked away from the group in the hallway and went to the front desk. Staff #1 and #2 were unaware that child #1 had left the group. Child #1 was unsupervised for approximately one minute.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2024
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“*The facility self-reported, that on 4/16/24, staff #1 and #2 were transitioning their group of Preschool children from the playground back to their classroom. Child #1, walked away from the group in the hallway and went to the front desk. Staff #1 and #2 were unaware that child #1 had left the group. Child #1 was unsupervised for approximately one minute.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2024
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“**The facility self-reported, that on 4/16/24, staff #1 and #2 were transitioning their group of Preschool children from the playground back to their classroom. Child #1, walked away from the group in the hallway and went to the front desk. Staff #1 and #2 were unaware that child #1 had left the group. Child #1 was unsupervised for approximately one minute.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2024
3270.163(a)(3) Fruit/vegetable
“Several staff stated that on several occasions the lunch at the facility that was provided by the facility lacked a fruit or vegetable product because the lunch was only pasta.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2024
3270.163(a)(1) Dairy
“Several staff stated that on several occasions the lunch at the facility that was provided by the facility lacked a dairy product because the lunch was only pasta.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2024
3270.163(a)(2) Protein
“Several staff stated that on several occasions the lunch at the facility that was provided by the facility lacked a protein product because the lunch was only pasta.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2024
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“Per staff statements, the toddler classrooms have been out of ratio on multiple occasions between 8:30 am and 9:30 am.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2024
3270.163(a)(3) Fruit/vegetable
“Several staff stated that on several occasions the lunch at the facility that was provided by the facility lacked a fruit or vegetable product because the lunch was only pasta.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2024
3270.163(a)(1) Dairy
“Several staff stated that on several occasions the lunch at the facility that was provided by the facility lacked a dairy product because the lunch was only pasta.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2024
3270.163(a)(2) Protein
“Several staff stated that on several occasions the lunch at the facility that was provided by the facility lacked a protein product because the lunch was only pasta.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2024
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“Per staff statements, the toddler classrooms have been out of ratio on multiple occasions between 8:30 am and 9:30 am.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2024
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid kit in the pear room #9 lacked tape.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2023
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“The file for staff #6 contains a TB test that was obtained late. It was due by 4/25/23 and obtained 4/27/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2023
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The file for child #1 contains an agreement and emergency contact form that were updated late. Both were due for an update in 4/2023 and were completed in 9/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2023
3270.133(3) Name on bottle
“Observed pepto bismal for kids in the watermelon room #10 without a name on it for whom the medication was intended.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2023
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for staff #3 lacks verification of completion of high school.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2023
3270.151(c)(5)/3270.192(3) Physician/CRNP assessment/Health assessment, TB test
“The file for staff #4 contains a health assessment that lacks the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff persons #1and #4 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric first and and CPR by a PQAS instructor. Both staff have completed the training however, verification of PQAS certification has not been obtained.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2023
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The files for children #1 and #2 contain initial health reports that were obtained later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. #1 was due 10/2022 and obtained 5/2023; #2 was due 2/2023 and obtained 7/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff #5 contains a disclosure statement that was signed late. The signature was due 7/19/23 and was signed 7/24/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff #3 lacks an FBI clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2023
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“A side on the climber used by the children on the larger playground had a damaged area that created a sharp piece accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2023
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“The facility lacked a shaken baby syndrome policy.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2023
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“The operator did not provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2023
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for child #1 contains a health assessment that was obtained late. The health assessment was due 10/31/22 and was obtained 11/3/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2023
3270.163(a)(1) Dairy
“The lunch prepared at the facility for children of toddler age or older did not include at least one dairy product.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the onsite inspection, the window in room 6 unexpectedly cracked.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2023
3270.27(a) Emergency plan
“The facility lacked an emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2022
3270.63/3270.103 Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space/Small Toys and Objects
“Rocks that were accessible to children along the outside of the fence for the playgrounds had a diameter of less than 1 inch. The playgrounds accommodate children that are still placing items in their mouth.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2022
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FAQ
Yes. Kiddie Academy of Bethel Park 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 December 5, 2025, with 12 rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 52 rules across 11 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 52 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.
150, 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, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 912-9123 to ask.
(412) 912-9123.
3001 Cool Springs Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15234. The nearest other daycare we list is Elizabeth Seton Center, 0.4 miles away.