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Kids & Us Day Care Ctr
- licensed capacity
- 54
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Kids & Us Day Care Ctr
Kids & Us Day Care Ctr is a child care center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 54 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, preschool and toddler care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 36 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 54 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Programs | Infant care, preschool and toddler care |
|---|---|
| Curriculum | Creative Curriculum |
| Staff | CPR and First Aid certified staff |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| More | Founded 1990 |
| Licensed capacity | 54 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Kids & Us Day Care Ctr
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 54 children
- License number
- #CER-00249603
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 19, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 36 rules in all · 36 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 8
- Records and paperwork 6
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Safety and hazards 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Background checks 2
- 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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Jun 19, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“Based on staff statements, on 5/6/26 during snack time, Staff Person #1 was passing out cantaloupe to the children. After trying the cantaloupe, Child #1 said she did not like it. Then Staff Person #1 turned toward Child #1 and stated, "I'm going to punch you in your face." This statement was witnessed by two other staff who reported the incident to leadership.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2026
3270.113(c) No ridicule or threaten harm
“Based on staff statements, on 5/6/26 during snack time, Staff Person #1 was passing out cantaloupe to the children. After trying the cantaloupe, Child #1 said she did not like it. Then Staff Person #1 turned toward Child #1 and stated, "I'm going to punch you in your face." This statement was witnessed by two other staff who reported the incident to leadership.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2026
Nov 13, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“A plastic Pirates baseball helmet used by the children was observed to be broken with rough edges, and pinch points.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“Emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2025
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The facility emergency plan letter to parents does not address provisions for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2025
3270.36(b) Assistant Group Supervisor qualifications
“Staff #1and #3 have unevaluated foreign transcript in their file as evidence of education level and staff qualification level.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2025
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“Staff #2 did not have evidence in their file of 12 hours of annual training in the training year.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2025
Nov 13, 2024Inspection19 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff person #3 includes an incomplete criminal history clearance indicating that it is under review, (See LIS Code Sheet), making it invalid.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2024
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The two most recent staff evaluations on file for Staff person #3 are dated3/10/22 and 3/1/24, more than 1 year apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024
3270.61(h)(3)(ii) Meal time designated on facility schedule
“The CR observed 16 preschool children eating lunch in the Preschool room that has a measured capacity of 11; the daily schedule for the room did not indicate that the capacity is to be exceeded while children are eating.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2025
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“The agreement on file for Child #1 and #2 does not include the child's arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2024
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“The agreement on file for Child #1 and #2 does not include the persons to whom the child can be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“The agreement on file for Child #1 does not include the child's date of admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact form on file for Child #2 does not include the work address and telephone number for the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“The current emergency contact form on file for Child #2 does not indicate if the child has any special medical needs, which is needed in an emergency situation.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 does not include the child's health insurance coverage and policy number for the child's health care benefits.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 does not include a complete address for all listed release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“A preschool child was observed receiving care in the Preschool room without their emergency contact form being in the classroom. A child was observed receiving care in the Young Toddler classroom without their emergency contact form being in the classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024
3270.133(3) Name on bottle
“There was an Albuterol inhaler in the Older Toddler room that was not labeled for use by a specific child.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2024
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“The children in the Young Toddler room were observed being served snack without having washed their hands first.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024
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 6/2/21 and 11/7/23, more than 24 months apart. The most recent health assessment on file for Staff person #3 is dated 6/9/22, more than 24 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2024
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The most recent documentation of an emergency drill on file at the facility is dated 9.5.24, more than 1 year following the previous emergency drill, dated 6.13.23.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The two most recent annual fire detection system inspection reports are dated 8.9.23 and 9.5.24, more than 1 year apart and is required annually as the provider is unable to test the alarm every 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2024
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for Staff person #3 includes 6 of 12 required annual training hours completed between 12/2022-12/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2024
3270.31(f)(1) Health and Safety Training - Prevention and control of infectious diseases
“Staff person #1 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: Dec 9, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“The closet in the Preschool room that contains cleaning products labeled "Keep out of reach of children" was observed to be unlocked while children were in the room, making the toxics accessible to children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024
Jul 25, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The file for Staff Person #2 did not contain the Pa. Health and Safety update 2022 which was required to be completed by 12.30.22, as per Announcement C-22-06.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff person #1 was observed to have a disclosure statement with no signature from a witness.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Tacky glue and glue spray which was labeled "keep out of reach of children" were observed in a cabinet in the preschool room that had a lock that was broken and not actually keeping the cabinet shut.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“A broken pipe was observed to be sticking up from the pavement in the play area that preschool children were observed to be playing in, which could be a potential hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #3 and #4 did not complete the following required pre-service training, which was required to be completed by 6/17/21, as per the updates to Chapter 3270 Child Care Center regulations, effective 12/19/20: Get Started with Center-Based Care; Building Blocks for Quality. The training for staff person #3 was completed on 8/28/16 and the training for staff person #4 was completed on 9/2/16 which was not within the approved 6-hour training date window of 9/30/16 to 6/30/18.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2024
3270.35(b)(4)/3270.192(2)(iv) Associate's, 30 + 3 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters
“Staff person #1 did not have the qualifications needed to be a group supervisor.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2024
Nov 8, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The Emergency Contact form, in the file for Child #1, did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2023
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The two (2) most recent Health Assessments, in the files for Staff #1 and Staff #2, exceeded the 24-month renewal requirement.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2022
3270.131(c) Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP
“The Health Report, for Child #1 was not signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP, and it did not contain a date or title.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2023
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“A low cabinet, used to shelve toys, contained a broken, plastic side/corner protector, which created a scraping/cutting hazard for child in care, in the Older Toddler Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2023
Nov 14, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“A handwashing sign was not posted at the toilet in the upstairs restroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2022
3270.133(5) Original label
“Zarbees Cough Syrup & Mucus was located in the medication bin in the Toddler Front room, with an expiration date of July 2021.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2022
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“The file for Staff #4 contained documentation of Health & Safety training on 8.1.22, which exceeded the 90-day requirement (see IS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2022
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 in the file for Staff #1 exceeded the 24-month renewal requirement. The file for Staff #5 contained a Health Assessment dated 4.6.22, which was after the first date of caring for children (see IS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff #2 contained a Disclosure Statement dated 6.7.21, which was signed after the first date of caring for children (see IS Code Sheet). The file for Staff #3 contained a Disclosure Statement dated 1.24.22, which was signed after the first date of caring for children (see IS Code Sheet). The file for Staff #3 contained a Child Abuse Clearance dated 2.4.22, which was after the first date of caring for children (see IS Code Sheet). The file for Staff #6 contained FBI Clearances dated 5.29.15 and 6.2.20, which exceeded the 60-month renewal requirement.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2022
Nov 17, 2021Inspection8 rules cited
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“There was an outlet accessible to children 5 years old and younger in the preschool room by the light table that did not have an outlet cover.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2021
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 does not include the complete address for all listed release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2021
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“The current health assessment on file for Staff person #3 does not indicate if the staff person was examined for contagious or communicable disease.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2021
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The 2 most recent child abuse clearances on file for Staff person #5 are dated 3/9/21 and 1/28/15, more than 60 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2021
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The pediatric First Aid/CPR certification on file for Staff #1, with a hire date of 3/1/21, is dated 9/23/21, which was due to be completed by 5/30/21, within 90 days of hire. The pediatric First Aid/CPR certification on file for Staff #2 and Staff person #3, with a hire date of 6/7/21, is dated 9/23/21, which was due to be completed by 9/5/21, within 90 days of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2021
3270.151(c)(5) Physician/CRNP assessment
“The current health assessment on file for Staff person #3 does not include the physicians assessment of the staff person's suitability to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2021
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The most recent mandated reporter training on file for Staff person #4, dated 10/11/21, is dated more than 60 months after the previous mandated reporter training, dated 4/8/16.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2021
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for Staff person #1, classified as an assistant group supervisor, does not include verification of an associate degree or bachelor degree in education or a related human services field; or an associate degree or bachelor degree and the required number of credits in education or a related field.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Kids & Us Day Care Ctr
Is Kids & Us Day Care Ctr licensed?
Yes. Kids & Us Day Care Ctr is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Kids & Us Day Care Ctr last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 19, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kids & Us Day Care Ctr had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 36 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 36 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 Kids & Us Day Care Ctr care for?
54, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Kids & Us Day Care Ctr accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Kids & Us Day Care Ctr'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 Kids & Us Day Care Ctr cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 279-4567 to ask.
What is Kids & Us Day Care Ctr's phone number?
(412) 279-4567.
Where is Kids & Us Day Care Ctr?
2225 Greentree Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15220. The nearest other daycare we list is Tender Care Learning Center/Scott TWP, 0.1 miles away.