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Kiddie Castle Childcare & Early Lrng Center
- licensed capacity
- 46
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Kiddie Castle Childcare & Early Lrng Center
Kiddie Castle Childcare & Early Lrng Center is a child care center in East Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 46 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 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 49 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 46 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 46 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Kiddie Castle Childcare & Early Lrng Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 46 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00250167
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 17, 2025: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 49 rules in all · 47 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 13
- Safety and hazards 9
- Building, equipment and play areas 9
- Staff training and qualifications 7
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Records and paperwork 4
- Background checks 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Transportation 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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Dec 17, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“At approximately 11:15 AM on 12/17/25 in the middle area of the Main Room, Staff #1 named and identified their supervision group which included 1 infant, 2 young toddlers, and 3 older toddlers.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2025
Nov 24, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
3270.135(b) Surfaces cleaned
“SECOND CITATION During an observed diaper change on 11/24/25, Staff #1 did not clean or sanitize the changing pad after diapering. Previously cited on 10/7/25: At the time of inspection, multiple drops of a yellow liquid were observed on the upstairs changing table and did not appear to be sanitized after each use.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2025
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“During an observed diaper change, Staff #1 did not wash the child's hands after diapering.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2025
3270.152 Adult Hygiene
“During an observed diaper change, Staff #1 did not wash their hands after diapering.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2025
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“At approximately 11:20 on 11/24/25, Staff #2 was observed in the Preschool Room with 11 preschool aged children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“SECOND CITATION Staff #3 submitted the fire alarm test log as a correction, which contained testing dates 10/7/25 & 11/14/25, more than 30 days apart. Previously Cited on 10/7/25: The fire alarm 30-day test log includes test dates 7/9/25-9/5/25, more than 30 days apart. The most recent fire alarm 30-day testing was 9/5/25, more than 30 days prior.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2025
Oct 7, 2025Inspection21 rules cited
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“A package of baby wipes observed in the bottom of the cubbies in the Infant area labeled 'Keep out of reach of children' were observed accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths which could cause suffocation.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“The interior doorframe in the basement bathrooms contained rough edges and unfinished plaster. Exposed unfinished plaster was observed on the baseboard area outside the first bathroom door in the basement.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2025
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“A training chair in the upstairs bathroom lacked a handwashing sign at the time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2025
3270.27(d) Plan posted
“The facility's emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location at the time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2015
3270.102(e) Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch
“In the Outside Play Area, pieces of rubber and wood mulch less than 1 inch in diameter were observed on the ground in an area used by children who are still placing objects in their mouths.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2025
3270.18(a) On file at facility
“The most recent liability insurance documented on file at the facility contained policy effective dates 11/28/23-11/28/24, making it invalid.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2025
3270.34(c) Employed and present 30 hrs/wk
“A director is not employed and present at the facility a minimum of 30 hours per week.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“An unlabeled spray bottle containing cleaning products was observed in the cabinet in the Kitchen. Two cans of spray paint and a package of Lysol disinfectant wipes labeled "Keep out of reach of children" were observed in the front corner of the Main room and were accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2025
3270.67(a) Trash removed once a day
“Multiple pieces of garbage were observed on the ground of the outdoor play space and were not removed from the space daily.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2025
3270.135(b) Surfaces cleaned
“At the time of inspection, multiple drops of a yellow liquid were observed on the upstairs changing table and did not appear to be sanitized after each use.”
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility's emergency plan lacked continuity of operations procedures. Staff #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff #2 had not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Acceptable Pediatric First Aid/CPR training”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact form on file for Child #3 lacked complete addresses on the front and back for all persons listed to whom the child may be released to.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2025
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 lacked a complete address for the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2025
3270.151(c)(5) Physician/CRNP assessment
“The health assessment on file for Staff person #2 dated 9/12/24, does not include the physician or health care professional's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file for Staff #4 contained 2 written nonfamily reference letters completed by the same person, making 1 of the letters invalid.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The two most recent State Police clearances (3/19/20 & 5/27/25), FBI clearances (3/25/20 & 6/3/25), and NSOR certificates (3/24/20 & 6/3/25) on file for Staff #1are dated more than 60 months apart. The most recent Child Abuse clearance on file for Staff #1 is dated 3/28/20, more than 60 months prior. The most recent State Police clearance (4/30/20), Child Abuse clearance (4/27/20), FBI clearance (4/6/20), and NSOR certificate (4/28/20) on file for Staff #3 are dated more than 60 months prior.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The fire alarm 30-day test log includes test dates 7/9/25-9/5/25, more than 30 days apart. The most recent fire alarm 30-day testing was 9/5/25, more than 30 days prior. Fire extinguishers in the Basement, Kitchen, and Main Room were observed with an expiration date of January 2025.”
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“In the front area of the Main Room, a table was observed with detached corner trim and exposed particle board, which could be harmful to children. A trampoline in the outdoor play space was observed with torn netting and fabric covering and was not in good repair.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Peeling flooring was observed in the front area of the Main Room. Carpets in the Toddler area and Front area of the Main Room were observed to be unsecured and with curled corners causing a tripping hazard. A light plate in the first bathroom in the basement was observed with a gap above it and could be harmful to children. The fence gate in the outdoor play space was observed to have exposed bolts and damaged wire fencing that was pulled away from the metal gate, which could be harmful to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2025
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff #2 and Staff #3 completed BLS First Aid/CPR training on 9/28/25, after the previous training's expiration of 7/2025, however the training was not completed through a Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) approved curriculum and the training has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training curriculum.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2025
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“The file for Staff Person #2 contained 9.5 of 12 annual childcare training hours within the training timeframe of 6/7/24-6/7/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2025
Nov 7, 2024Inspection22 rules cited
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 #2 (Preschool) are dated 8/17/22 and 5/17/24, more than 1 year apart”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2024
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The facility's Emergency Plan Parent Letter lacked accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with special needs, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2024
3270.94(a)(2) Different times of day
“The facility's fire drill contained dates 3/8/24, 4/8/24, and 5/7/24 which lacked the time the drill was conducted.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2024
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The two recent health assessments on file for Child #2 (Younger Toddler at the time) are dated 9/14/21 and 5/19/23, more than 6 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The fire alarm 30-day test log includes test dates 9/1/23-11/30/23, 12/8/23-1/8/24, 3/8/24-4/28/24, 5/7/24-6/7/24, and 8/1/24-9/3/24, more than 30 days apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2024
3270.133(6) Written consent
“An Epi Pen for Child #1 and an Albuterol inhaler for Child #5 were in the kitchen and did not include written parental permission to administer.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2024
3270.131(d)(7)/3270.182(1) Free from contagious/communicable disease/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The health assessment on file for Child #1 does not indicate if the child is free from contagious disease and may participate in child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2024
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The file for Child #2 (Young Toddler) lacked updated written verification of ongoing administered vaccines: 3 of 4 DTAP, 3 of 4 HiB, 3 of 4 Pneumococcal with no Letter of Exemption in the file. The file for Child #3 (Preschool) lacked updated written verification of ongoing administered vaccines: 3 of 4 DTAP with no Letter of Exemption in the file. Child #2 and Child #3 must be dismissed from care by close of business on 11/7/24 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2024
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The most recent 6-month parent update for the Financial Agreement and Emergency Contact forms on file for Child #1 are 4/30/24, more than 6 months prior.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2024
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The Emergency Contact forms for Child #2 and Child #4 lacked the enrolling parent's work address and work phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2024
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The Emergency Contact form for Child #2 and Child #4 lacked a complete address and telephone number for the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2024
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The file for Child #2 contained child service reports dated 1/6/23 and 16/6/24, more than 6 months apart. The only child service report on file for Child #3 is dated 7/2/24 and the child has been enrolled for more than 6 months (SEE IS CODE SHEET).”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Exposed fence bolts were observed in the Outside Play Area. A trampoline in the Outside Play Area was observed to have a broken safety net and a damaged support pole. A toy basketball hoop with a cracked hoop was observed in the Outside Play Area.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“The two most recent Pediatric First Aid/CPR trainings on file for Staff #1 were dated 3/7/21 and 7/2/23, more than 24 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2024
3270.102(a)/3270.103 Clean and good repair/Small Toys and Objects
“In the Outside Play Area, pieces of rubber mulch less than 1 inch in diameter were observed on the ground in an area used by children who are still placing objects in their mouths.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2024
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“The file for Staff #1 contained 9 of 12 annual training hours within the training period of 12/19/22-12/19/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“In the basement, peeling paint and plaster was observed along the baseboards, next to the bookshelf, and next to the stairs. Broken plaster with large gaps was observed along the baseboard of the support beam in the front of the basement and along the back right wall. Peeling paint was observed along the baseboard in the Infant Area.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“In the basement, the vinyl flooring was lifting and peeling in front of each bathroom and on the left step going to the cubby. A hole in the floor was observed on the stair in front of the bathrooms in the basement. On the heater vent covering in the basement, two metal brackets were observed bent and lifting away from the wall, which could be hazardous to children. In the Outside Play Area, loose wires on the side of the building were observed and could cause strangulation. A large tree trunk was observed in the Outside Play Area and was not secured in the ground, which could be hazardous to children. A grassy area behind the facility was observed to be accessible by an open fence gate and contained a large plastic pipe and a pallet with splintered wood, which could be harmful to children. In the back left corner of the Outside Play Area, a metal pole that was only attached to the fence at the top was observed on the ground and accessible to children. A bookcase in the Main Room was observed with broken pieces of compressed wood and accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2024
3270.71 Heat Source
“In the Main Room, a door leading to the facility's furnace was unlocked and accessible to children. In the basement, the screens on the heat vent covering were ripped which made the heat vent accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2024
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“The facility's annual traffic letter lacked the date of when it was sent to local traffic safety authorities.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2024
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The two most recent evaluations on file for Staff #1 are dated 8/17/20 and 2/1/24, more than 12 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The two most recent fire safety trainings on file for Staff #1 (1/6/21 & 7/2/23) and Staff #3 (2/22/23 and 6/2/24) are dated more than 12 months apart. The most recent fire safety training on file for Staff #2 is dated 7/2/23, more than 12 months prior.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2024
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Questions about Kiddie Castle Childcare & Early Lrng Center
Is Kiddie Castle Childcare & Early Lrng Center licensed?
Yes. Kiddie Castle Childcare & Early Lrng Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Kiddie Castle Childcare & Early Lrng Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on December 17, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kiddie Castle Childcare & Early Lrng Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 49 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 47 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 Castle Childcare & Early Lrng Center care for?
46, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Kiddie Castle Childcare & Early Lrng Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Kiddie Castle Childcare & Early Lrng Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Kiddie Castle Childcare & Early Lrng Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 824-5437 to ask.
What is Kiddie Castle Childcare & Early Lrng Center's phone number?
(412) 824-5437.
Where is Kiddie Castle Childcare & Early Lrng Center?
401 Bessemer Ave, East Pittsburgh, PA 15112. The nearest other daycare we list is Kiddyland Daycare, 0.8 miles away.