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939 California Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
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Kiddie Academy of North Pittsburgh
- licensed capacity
- 181
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Kiddie Academy of North Pittsburgh
Kiddie Academy of North Pittsburgh is a child care center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 181 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 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 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 55 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KSummer campMeals providedSecure entryAccepts child care subsidy
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 181 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
|---|---|
| Curriculum | Life Essentials curriculum |
| Staff | Educators must meet or exceed state child care requirements incl. background clearance, education qualifications, ongoing professional development |
| 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 | 181 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Kiddie Academy of North Pittsburgh has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Kiddie Academy of North Pittsburgh
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 181 children
- License number
- #CER-00247895
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 8, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 8 of 8 visits · 55 rules in all · 55 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 13
- Building, equipment and play areas 9
- Supervision and ratios 8
- Safety and hazards 7
- Records and paperwork 6
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Background checks 3
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- 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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May 8, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“On April 23, 2026, at 11:08 a.m., Staff #1 placed Child #1 in a booster seat with the safety strap secured for approximately 10 minutes. According to Staff #1, this action was taken in response to the following observed behaviors: taking toys belonging to other children, invading the personal space of peers in a face-to-face manner, and not following directions during learning center activities. Staff #1 indicated the restraint was used as a safety measure.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 27, 2026
Oct 1, 2025Inspection11 rules cited
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The Emergency Contact form for Child #4 lacked signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2025
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“The Health Report for Child #3 lacked a statement indicating the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff #1 contained a disclosure statement that lacked a witness.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2025
3270.66(b) Original container
“Located in Room 119 was a spray bottle that did not specify the contents. Staff identified the bottle as a cleaning material.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2025
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The file for Child #2, enrolled for more than 6 months, lacked a child service form that provides information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2025
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“The file for Staff #1 contained a degree and foreign transcripts and therefore their credentials could not be determined.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The Emergency Contact Form for Child #1 and Child #3 lacked the enrolling parents work address and telephone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2025
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“The Emergency Contact Form in the file for Child #4 lacked written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2025
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The Emergency Contact Form for Child #4 lacked the health insurance coverage and policy number for the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The Emergency Contact Form for Child #2 lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2025
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The Emergency Contact Form for Child #3 lacked the address of the child's physician. The Emergency Contact Form for Child #4 lacked the address of the name, address, and telephone number for the child's physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2025
Aug 22, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
3270.115(b)(1) Water activity
“At approximately 10:15 AM Cert Rep observed 8 children including 1 Older Toddler and 7 Young Toddlers wading in the Infant/Toddler Play space. At this time during swim ratio there were two staff present: therefore, ratio was 1:4. At approximately 10:15 AM Cert Rep observed 28 children including; 26 Older Toddlers and 2 Preschool Aged Children Preschool wading in the Preschool Play space. At this time during swim ratio there were five staff present: 2 staff identified their children in ratio as 1:5 older toddlers, 2 staff identified their children in ratio as 1:6 older toddlers, and 1 staff identified their children in ratio as 1:6 including 2 preschool aged children and 4 older toddlers.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2025
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“The two trash cans in the diapering area in the Starfish Room were observed to have broken foot pedals, resulting in the cans no longer beings hands-free.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2025
3270.34(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(iv) Bachelor's + 1 yr/Transcript, diploma and letters
“The file for Staff #2, a director, lacked verification of 1 year of experience with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2025
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“In the Bunnies Room, a red colored foam mat was observed to be ripping along the seam leaving foam exposed and accessible to the children in care who are still placing objects in their mouths.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The files for Staff #1 and #2 contained a disclosure statement that lacked a witness. Although the file for Staff #3 contained a National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) Certificate it was observed that Staff #3 obtained their NSOR certificate after their first day caring for children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2025
Dec 23, 2024Inspection11 rules cited
3270.64 Outside Walkways
“The outside walkways were covered with snow around the exterior of the building, including exits from the classrooms on the first floor.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The last two Fire Safety trainings in the file for Staff #1 were dated more than 12 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“In Room 117, there was a cracked clear bin containing toys that created a pinching hazard to the children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2025
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“On the side of the building, there was a table turned upside down in front of the gate that obstructed the fire exit from the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2025
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The files for Child #1 and Child #2, both Preschoolers, contained Health Reports that had been updated in an interval greater than 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2025
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“The trash can in the diapering area in Room 114 was observed to have a broken foot pedal, resulting in the can no longer being hands-free.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2025
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“The file for Staff #1 contained a Health Assessment that stated they had a communicable disease. There was no accompanying documentation stating the condition and the risk it might pose to others exposed to this individual.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2025
3270.66(d) Toxic plants not permitted
“In Room 205 and Room 209, there was a toxic plant in each room on a ledge by the door to the classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“In Room 211, there were a couple of areas of peeling paint on the right wall near the back of the room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2025
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“In Room 111 and Room 119 children were observed playing with small pieces of various kinds of papers that had a diameter of less than 1 inch. These classrooms had children in care who are still placing objects in their mouths. In Room 118, an Infant Classroom, the foam rug on the floor had a peeling material that was flaking off and creating a choking hazard to the children in care who are still placing objects in their mouths.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2025
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for Child #3, a Young Toddler, contained Health Reports that were updated in an interval greater than 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2025
Jun 4, 2024Complaint investigation8 rules cited
3270.181(d) Dated signature affixed
“During a complaint investigation conducted on 6/4/24, it was disclosed that the directors allowed parents the opportunity to backdate and/ or provide inaccurate dates on their children's signed periodic reviews in order to reflect compliance.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2024
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During a complaint investigation conducted on 6/4/24, according to staff statements, it was determined that a staff person was observed to have picked up an infant too rough and placed them forcefully into a crib.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2024
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“***During a complaint investigation conducted on 6/4/24, according to staff statements, it was determined that while transitioning from the classroom to the outdoor play space an older toddler was left behind in the classroom for approximately two minutes. No staff person was physically present with the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2024
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“**During a complaint investigation conducted on 6/4/24, according to staff statements, it was determined that while transitioning from the classroom to the outdoor play space an older toddler was left behind in the classroom for approximately two minutes. No staff person was physically present with the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2024
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“*During a complaint investigation conducted on 6/4/24, according to staff statements, it was determined that while transitioning from the classroom to the outdoor play space an older toddler was left behind in the classroom for approximately two minutes. No staff person was physically present with the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2024
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During a complaint investigation conducted on 6/4/24, it was disclosed that the directors allowed parents the opportunity to backdate and/ or provide inaccurate dates on their children's signed periodic reviews in order to reflect compliance.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2024
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“During a complaint investigation conducted on 6/4/24, according to staff statements, it was determined that while transitioning from the classroom to the outdoor play space an older toddler was left behind in the classroom for approximately two minutes without any staff present resulting in the staff:child ratio being 0:1.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2023
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During a complaint investigation conducted on 6/4/24, according to staff statements, it was determined that while transitioning from the classroom to the outdoor play space an older toddler was left behind in the classroom for approximately two minutes without being supervised by any staff person.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2024
Jun 4, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
3270.181(d) Dated signature affixed
“During a complaint investigation conducted on 6/4/24, it was disclosed that the directors allowed parents the opportunity to backdate and/ or provide inaccurate dates on their children's signed periodic reviews in order to reflect compliance.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2024
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During a complaint investigation conducted on 6/4/24, according to staff statements, it was determined that a staff person was observed to have picked up an infant too rough and placed them forcefully into a crib.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2024
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“***During a complaint investigation conducted on 6/4/24, according to staff statements, it was determined that while transitioning from the classroom to the outdoor play space an older toddler was left behind in the classroom for approximately two minutes. No staff person was physically present with the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2024
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“**During a complaint investigation conducted on 6/4/24, according to staff statements, it was determined that while transitioning from the classroom to the outdoor play space an older toddler was left behind in the classroom for approximately two minutes. No staff person was physically present with the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2024
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“*During a complaint investigation conducted on 6/4/24, according to staff statements, it was determined that while transitioning from the classroom to the outdoor play space an older toddler was left behind in the classroom for approximately two minutes. No staff person was physically present with the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2024
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During a complaint investigation conducted on 6/4/24, it was disclosed that the directors allowed parents the opportunity to backdate and/ or provide inaccurate dates on their children's signed periodic reviews in order to reflect compliance.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2024
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“During a complaint investigation conducted on 6/4/24, according to staff statements, it was determined that while transitioning from the classroom to the outdoor play space an older toddler was left behind in the classroom for approximately two minutes without any staff present resulting in the staff:child ratio being 0:1.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2023
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During a complaint investigation conducted on 6/4/24, according to staff statements, it was determined that while transitioning from the classroom to the outdoor play space an older toddler was left behind in the classroom for approximately two minutes without being supervised by any staff person.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2024
Jun 3, 2024Inspection18 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff #2, employed for more than 45 days contained only the State Police Clearance request and therefore was incorrectly provisionally hired.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2024
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“Staff #4, acting as an assistant group supervisor, lacked documentation of the qualifications required.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“In the bathroom connected to Room 205 there was Aquaphor, labeled "keep out of reach of children" on a low shelf accessible to the children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2024
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid kit located in Room 205 lacked nonporous gloves and tape. The first aid kit located in Room 206 lacked tweezers.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“The face plate on the electrical outlet in the back right corner of Room 211 was cracked, therefore allowing access to the electrical wires.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“In Room 115 there were multiple cardboard building blocks that were ripped and in disrepair.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2024
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“In Room 201 there were two empty plastic bags and a deflated helium balloon that posed a choking hazard to the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2024
3270.107 Refrigerator
“In Room 111, there was a broken thermometer in the refrigerator.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2024
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The files for Child #1, #2, #4, #5, #6, #7 and #8 lacked child service forms that provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2024
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The file for Child #7, enrolled for more that 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of a 4th dose of the DTAP vaccination as required based on the child's age as per the ACIP recommended schedule. The file for Child #9, enrolled for more that 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of a 4th dose of the DTAP vaccination or a Hep A vaccination as required based on the child's age as per the ACIP recommended schedule.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2024
3270.133(4) Locked
“In Room 117 there was a staff purse on the ground that was accessible to the children that contained ibuprofen.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“Although the file for Staff #1 contained a Health Assessment at the time of Renewal Inspection, it was observed that Staff #1 did not obtain the Health Assessment prior to providing initial service in a childcare setting. The file for Staff #3 contained a Health Assessment that had a future date listed as the date of the exam. Therefore, it could not be determined when the physical examination for Staff #3 took place.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2024
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“Although the file for Staff #1 contained tuberculosis screening at the time of Renewal Inspection, it was observed that Staff #1 did not obtain tuberculosis screening prior to providing initial service in a childcare setting.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2024
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The files for Child #1 and #2 contained financial agreement forms that were not updated within 6 months of the previous update.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file for Staff #5, lacked two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2024
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“Based on conversations with the operator, the operator did not send a copy of the emergency plan to the local municipality.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2024
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for Child #7 contained Health Reports and Immunization Records at the time of inspection, it was observed they did not have a Health Report and Immunization Record within 60 days of enrollment”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“In Room 118 behind the crib next to the refrigerator was peeling paint. In Room 121 on the half wall in front of the changing table there was peeling paint.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2024
Jan 17, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service trainings required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health and Safety Training in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1-9), Pediatric first-aid/CPR training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2024
Jun 13, 2023Inspection14 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #5 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety Training. Staff person #5 completed Health and Safety Training on 10/12/22.”
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff person #2 was observed not to contain a valid NSOR within 45 days of hire (See IS CODE SHEET). Staff person #2's NSOR on file is dated 5/26/23.”
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The staff file for Staff person #4 lacked an annual staff evaluation for 2022; the two most recent evaluations were dated 11/16/21 and 1/13/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2023
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“In Room 206/Tigers, the restroom on the right was observed to lack a lidded waste receptacle.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2022
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“In Room 115/Zebras, one cot used by an older toddler at naptime was observed to not be labeled with the child's name. In Room 211/Goldfish, eight cots used by preschool age children in care at naptime were observed to not be labeled with the child's name; the cots were individually numbered however the corresponding chart did not contain the names of the children next to those numbers.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2023
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The child file for Child #2 was observed to contain an emergency contact form that was observed to lack the address(s) for the designated release person(s) listed.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2023
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“The child file for Child #1, who is a young toddler, was observed to lack an updated health report; the most recent health report on file is dated 9/27/22.”
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The child file for Child #5, who is a preschool age child, was observed to lack an updated health report; a health report on file is dated 3/30/22 which is more than 12 months old.”
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The child file for Child #1 was observed to lack the 4th dose of DTaP vaccine.”
3270.131(d)(8) Age appropriate screenings complete
“The child file for Child #4, who is a preschool age child, was observed to contain a current health report dated 5/18/23 that indicated the required age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics had not been conducted since the previous health report.”
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“The staff file for Staff person #1, Staff person #3, Staff person #6, and Staff person #7 was observed to contain a tuberculosis screening test results dated more than 12 months prior to providing initial service in a childcare setting (See IS CODE SHEET).”
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.192(3) Exam communicable disease/Health assessment, TB test
“The staff file for Staff person #7 contained a current health assessment dated 5/18/23 that had 'Yes' checked off to having a communicable disease and additional information describing the condition and the risk it might pose was not provided.”
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Upon review of the facility's 30-day fire testing documentation, the following tests were observed to have been conducted more than 30 days apart: 8/16/22 - 9/16/22 (31 Days), 10/11/22 - 11/28/22 (48 Days), 12/14/22 - 1/18/23 (35 Days), 1/18/23 - 2/22/23 (35 Days).”
3270.131(a) Health information
“The child file for Child #3, was observed to not contain documentation of an initial health report within 60 days of enrollment (See IS CODE SHEET). An initial health report dated 3/28/22 is on file.”
Mar 2, 2023Complaint investigation5 rules cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“At approximately 10:13am outside on the 2-year-old playground, during the outset of supervision and ratio, 5 staff and 18 older toddlers were observed. Staff person #1 identified and named responsibility for 5 older toddlers, Staff person #2 identified and named responsibility for 4 older toddlers, Staff person #3 identified and named responsibility for 4 older toddlers, and Staff person #4 identified and named responsibility for 3 older toddlers, thus leaving the 2 remaining older toddlers unaccounted for. None of the staff who were physically present on the playground were assigned or claimed responsibility for those two remaining older toddlers. The two remaining older toddlers were responsibility of Staff person #5 who had left the playground area to accompany two other older toddlers inside to the restroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2023
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“*During a complaint investigation conducted on 3/2/23, the operator offered video footage of a child who was injured in an incident that occurred on 2/24/23 at approximately 10:00am in the gross motor room. In the video, Child #1 was observed jumping up and down on a blue soft foam block, losing their footing, and falling face-first onto the floor. The fall resulted in Child #1 sustaining an injury to their nose and right arm. During the video, Staff person #1, who was responsible for supervising Child #1, was observed on the opposite side of the room, engaged in conversation with Staff person #2, with their head turned away from the play area before, during and immediately after the fall. Therefore, Staff person #1 did not see, hear, nor direct the child at the time of the fall and approximately thirteen seconds had gone by after Child #1 fell before Staff person #1 noticed and went over to assess the needs of the child. Staff person #2 and Staff person #3, who were also present and facing in the direction where Child #1 was playing, did not notice the fall.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2023
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“During a complaint investigation conducted on 3/2/23, upon watching the video footage of the incident that occurred on 2/24/23 at approximately 10:00am in the gross motor room, Child #1 had fallen off a blue soft foam block and sustained an injury to their nose and right arm. When asked, Staff person #1, who was responsible for supervising Child #1, disclosed that an incident report was not written up and provided to the parents until the following business day on 2/27/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2023
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“***During a complaint investigation conducted on 3/2/23, the operator offered video footage of a child who was injured in an incident that occurred on 2/24/23 at approximately 10:00am in the gross motor room. In the video, Child #1 was observed jumping up and down on a blue soft foam block, loses their footing, and falls face-first onto the floor. The fall resulted in Child #1 sustaining an injury to their nose and right arm. During the video, Staff person #1, who was responsible for supervising Child #1, was observed on the opposite side of the room, engaged in conversation with Staff person #2, with their head turned away from the play area before, during and immediately after the fall. Therefore, Staff person #1 did not see, hear, nor direct the child at the time of the fall and approximately thirteen seconds had gone by after Child #1 fell before Staff person #1 noticed and went over to assess the needs of the child. Staff person #2 and Staff person #3, who were also present and facing in the direction where Child #1 was playing, did not notice the fall.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2023
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“**During a complaint investigation conducted on 3/2/23, the operator offered video footage of a child who was injured in an incident that occurred on 2/24/23 at approximately 10:00am in the gross motor room. In the video, Child #1 was observed jumping up and down on a blue soft foam block, loses their footing, and falls face-first onto the floor. The fall resulted in Child #1 sustaining an injury to their nose and right arm. During the video, Staff person #1, who was responsible for supervising Child #1, was observed on the opposite side of the room, engaged in conversation with Staff person #2, with their head turned away from the play area before, during and immediately after the fall. Therefore, Staff person #1 did not see, hear, nor direct the child at the time of the fall and approximately thirteen seconds had gone by after Child #1 fell before Staff person #1 noticed and went over to assess the needs of the child. Staff person #2 and Staff person #3, who were also present and facing in the direction where Child #1 was playing, did not notice the fall.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2023
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Mar 2, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“At approximately 10:13am outside on the 2-year-old playground, during the outset of supervision and ratio, 5 staff and 18 older toddlers were observed. Staff person #1 identified and named responsibility for 5 older toddlers, Staff person #2 identified and named responsibility for 4 older toddlers, Staff person #3 identified and named responsibility for 4 older toddlers, and Staff person #4 identified and named responsibility for 3 older toddlers, thus leaving the 2 remaining older toddlers unaccounted for. None of the staff who were physically present on the playground were assigned or claimed responsibility for those two remaining older toddlers. The two remaining older toddlers were responsibility of Staff person #5 who had left the playground area to accompany two other older toddlers inside to the restroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2023
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“*During a complaint investigation conducted on 3/2/23, the operator offered video footage of a child who was injured in an incident that occurred on 2/24/23 at approximately 10:00am in the gross motor room. In the video, Child #1 was observed jumping up and down on a blue soft foam block, losing their footing, and falling face-first onto the floor. The fall resulted in Child #1 sustaining an injury to their nose and right arm. During the video, Staff person #1, who was responsible for supervising Child #1, was observed on the opposite side of the room, engaged in conversation with Staff person #2, with their head turned away from the play area before, during and immediately after the fall. Therefore, Staff person #1 did not see, hear, nor direct the child at the time of the fall and approximately thirteen seconds had gone by after Child #1 fell before Staff person #1 noticed and went over to assess the needs of the child. Staff person #2 and Staff person #3, who were also present and facing in the direction where Child #1 was playing, did not notice the fall.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2023
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“During a complaint investigation conducted on 3/2/23, upon watching the video footage of the incident that occurred on 2/24/23 at approximately 10:00am in the gross motor room, Child #1 had fallen off a blue soft foam block and sustained an injury to their nose and right arm. When asked, Staff person #1, who was responsible for supervising Child #1, disclosed that an incident report was not written up and provided to the parents until the following business day on 2/27/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2023
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“***During a complaint investigation conducted on 3/2/23, the operator offered video footage of a child who was injured in an incident that occurred on 2/24/23 at approximately 10:00am in the gross motor room. In the video, Child #1 was observed jumping up and down on a blue soft foam block, loses their footing, and falls face-first onto the floor. The fall resulted in Child #1 sustaining an injury to their nose and right arm. During the video, Staff person #1, who was responsible for supervising Child #1, was observed on the opposite side of the room, engaged in conversation with Staff person #2, with their head turned away from the play area before, during and immediately after the fall. Therefore, Staff person #1 did not see, hear, nor direct the child at the time of the fall and approximately thirteen seconds had gone by after Child #1 fell before Staff person #1 noticed and went over to assess the needs of the child. Staff person #2 and Staff person #3, who were also present and facing in the direction where Child #1 was playing, did not notice the fall.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2023
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“**During a complaint investigation conducted on 3/2/23, the operator offered video footage of a child who was injured in an incident that occurred on 2/24/23 at approximately 10:00am in the gross motor room. In the video, Child #1 was observed jumping up and down on a blue soft foam block, loses their footing, and falls face-first onto the floor. The fall resulted in Child #1 sustaining an injury to their nose and right arm. During the video, Staff person #1, who was responsible for supervising Child #1, was observed on the opposite side of the room, engaged in conversation with Staff person #2, with their head turned away from the play area before, during and immediately after the fall. Therefore, Staff person #1 did not see, hear, nor direct the child at the time of the fall and approximately thirteen seconds had gone by after Child #1 fell before Staff person #1 noticed and went over to assess the needs of the child. Staff person #2 and Staff person #3, who were also present and facing in the direction where Child #1 was playing, did not notice the fall.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2023
Jun 7, 2022Inspection10 rules cited
3270.36(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(iv) HS/GED + 30 credits/Transcript, diploma and letters
“The staff file for Staff person #2, who is functioning as an assistant group supervisor, contained a foreign degree that lacked additional documentation to show that the degree had been evaluated to determine it's validity and whether or not it meets qualifications for the position.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2022
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“A bookbag containing the first-aid kit was observed on the ground accessible to the children who were playing outside on the toddler playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2022
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“Room 209, 211, and the bathroom shared between Room 205 and 203 and between Room 121 and 119 were observed to lack a handwashing sign above each toilet.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2022
3270.131(e)(1)/3270.182(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The child file for Child #2 lacked flu shot for 2021.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2022
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The staff file for Staff person #4, contained a current health assessment dated 10/14/21 which was conducted more than 24 months from the previously dated 9/13/19 health assessment on file. A health assessment dated 12/14/20 was on file but it is considered an invalid health assessment as it was not competed on our approved DHS staff health assessment form.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2022
3270.151(b) Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP
“The staff file for Staff person #3 contained a health assessment dated 6/2/21 which was observed to contain a signature that lacked the individual's professional title with that signature.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2022
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“The staff file for Staff person #1 contained a tuberculosis screening test and results that where more than 12 months old from the date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2022
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The child file for Child #1 contained a financial agreement and an emergency contact information form that were not reviewed and updated by the parent at least once in a 6-month period; the dates of the most recent reviews were 9/2/21 and 4/11/22 for the financial agreement and 9/2/21 and 4/2/22 for the emergency contact information form.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2022
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“In Room 114 / Two year olds, numerous lanyards used to identify the designated play areas throughout the room were observed attached to the wall via Velcro at a height that allowed the string of the lanyards to hang one foot off the ground causing a potential strangulation hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2022
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The director self reported that they had not been testing the smoke detection system every 30 days as required by Act 62.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Kiddie Academy of North Pittsburgh
Is Kiddie Academy of North Pittsburgh licensed?
Yes. Kiddie Academy of North Pittsburgh is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Kiddie Academy of North Pittsburgh last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 8, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kiddie Academy of North Pittsburgh had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 55 rules across 8 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 55 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 Kiddie Academy of North Pittsburgh care for?
181, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Kiddie Academy of North Pittsburgh accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Kiddie Academy of North Pittsburgh's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Kiddie Academy of North Pittsburgh cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 548-3897 to ask.
What is Kiddie Academy of North Pittsburgh's phone number?
(412) 548-3897.
Where is Kiddie Academy of North Pittsburgh?
111 Josephs Ln, Pittsburgh, PA 15237. The nearest other daycare we list is YMCA of Greater PGH/Highcliff Elementary, 0.9 miles away.