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Little Highlanders Child Care
- licensed capacity
- 86
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Little Highlanders Child Care
Little Highlanders Child Care is a child care center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 86 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k, 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 37 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 86 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 12 Weeks - 12 Years |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Transportation | Transportation (bus to and from the Baldwin-Whitehall schools) |
| Licensed capacity | 86 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Little Highlanders Child Care has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Little Highlanders Child Care
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 86 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00257596
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 8, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 37 rules in all · 37 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 8
- Records and paperwork 6
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Safety and hazards 6
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Background checks 2
- Safe sleep 2
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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- Jul 8, 2026VisitNo rules cited
May 11, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“An infant was observed receiving care in the Infant room without their emergency contact form being in the classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“The rubber baseboard in the Toddler room in the far-right corner of the room had a gap in the corner which exposed the wall behind the baseboard and presented a pinch-point.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026
3270.111(a) Written plan
“There was no written daily activity schedule in the Preschool room.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2026
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 #1 were dated 7.18.23 and 8.1.25, more than 24 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2026
May 16, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
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: Jun 13, 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 1.2.24 and 1.6.25, more than 12 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025
3270.82(j) Running water - diapering
“A source of running water was not present in the diapering area in Room 2 (Preschool).”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“At 2:09 PM, a child was observed napping in Room 3 with their face covered by their sleeping bag so that their face could not be seen by staff.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“The file for Child #3 does not include written parental permission for the facility to obtain emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2025
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“There was no emergency transportation plan posted in a conspicuous location in Room #1, #2, #3, and #4.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 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 on file for Child #1 is dated 2.11.25, more than 6 months after the previous 6-month review signature, 7.2.24.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 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 #2, who is a Young Toddler, are dated 7.22.24 and 2.24.25, more than 6 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 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 5.6.24-6.26.24; 7.1.24-8.2.24; and 8.2.24-9.2.24, more than 30 days apart.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The file for Child #3 does not include written parental permission for the facility to administer minor first aid procedures.”
Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2025
Nov 14, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file for Staff person #1 and #2 did not include 2 written nonfamily references.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff person #1 and #2 does not include a signed disclosure statement. The signed disclosure statement on file for Staff person #3 is not dated, making it invalid.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2024
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“There was an outlet behind the counter in the preschool classroom that was missing an outlet cover and was accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2024
3270.82(d) Training chair - sanitized
“A training chair in the Preschool room was observed to still have urine in the bowl, having not been emptied and sanitized after use.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“There was a hole in the wall with exposed plaster/drywall in the Pre-K room.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“There were Magna Tiles in the preschool room that had cracked and broken edges with missing pieces of plastic on the edges.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2024
May 2, 2024Inspection17 rules cited
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“A crib with loose fitting sheets was observed in use by an infant in the infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2024
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The facility did not have a letter for parents explaining the emergency procedures.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The files for staff #6, #9, #10 and #12 contained Dept of Education FBI clearances and did not contain applications for or the results of DHS FBI checks. The file for staff #10 contained a disclosure statement which lacked a witness signature.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2024
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for staff #6, designated as a group supervisor of the staff data sheet, did not contain documentation of the qualification required for the position. The file for staff #7, designated as an aide on the staff data sheet, did not contain documentation of the qualification required for the position.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2024
3270.37(c) Aides supervised all times
“Staff #11, an aide, was observed alone with children in the older toddler classroom while staff #10 stepped into the hallway.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2024
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“A first aid kit was accessible to children in an emergency bag that was observed on the floor on the landing on the route used by children to access the outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2024
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“An empty plastic grocery bag was accessible to children in a low drawer on a storage unit in the hall.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2024
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“Based on the crib assignment chart posted in the infant room, two children were observed using cribs not assigned to them.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2024
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“An infant was observed in a crib which lacked 2 feet of space on 3 sides. One side was blocked by two crib/rest pads.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2024
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact form for child #2 did not include complete work contact information for the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2024
3270.133(3) Name on bottle
“Children's Tylenol in the infant room was not labeled with the name of the child for whom the medication was intended.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2024
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“During a diaper change, staff in the infant room was observed placing the soiled diaper on the counter instead of immediately placing it into a lined, hands-free can.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The file for staff #5 did not include a current health assessment conducted in the past 24 months. The file for staff #6 did not include results of a TB screening that were less than 12 months old at initial employment and contained an initial health assessment dated after their first day in a child care position. The file for staff #1 contained consecutive health assessments dated more than 24 months apart, but are now current.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2024
3270.181(c)/3270.181(d) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Dated signature affixed
“The emergency contact form for child #1 was not signed by the parent after review.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2024
3270.31(f)(10)/3270.192(2)(iii) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR/Exp, educ., training at facility
“Staff #7, #8, #10, and #12 did not complete professional development in approved pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. Current training is now on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2024
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“The operator did not have documentation of submitting the emergency plan to the local and county EMA. Changes were made to the plan in 2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2024
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The files for staff #1, #2, #3, and #4 contained consecutive evaluations dated more than 12 months apart. Current evaluations are now on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2024
- Jul 31, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
May 25, 2023Inspection16 rules cited
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“A crib in use by an infant lacked 2 feet of space on 3 sides.”
Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2023
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The file for child #2 contained emergency contact information and an agreement which were not updated at least every 6 months. The last documented updates occurred on 5/2/22 and 1/2/23. The documents are now current.”
Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2023
3270.133(3) Name on bottle
“Two medications were observed at the facility which were not labeled for a specific child: Hydrocortisone observed in the infant room and a bottle of Children's Elberberry Immune Gummies observed in a child's locker in the hall.”
Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2023
3270.133(6) Written consent
“Two medications were observed at the facility which lacked written parental consent for administration.: Hydrocortisone observed in the infant room and a bottle of Children's Elberberry Immune Gummies observed in a child's locker in the hall.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2023
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The file for staff #5 does not contain a valid health assessment. The health assessment on file was conducted more than 12 months prior to their rehire start date. The files for staff #2 and #4 contained consecutive health assessments conducted more than 24 months apart, but are now current.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2023
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The facility's emergency plan lacked details regarding accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility's emergency plan lacked details regarding continuity of operations as required by Announcement C-22-04.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2023
3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for staff #5 lacked documentation of receiving training regarding the emergency plan within 90 days of hire. The training was dated 4/26/23. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) Current trainng is now on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The files for staff #2 and #3 contained FBI clearances which were not renewed within 60 months. The previous FBI clearance for staff #2 was obtained on 11/02/17 and was renewed on 11/04/22. The previous FBI clearance for staff #3 was obtained on 9/18/17 and was renewed on 11/03/22. Current FBI clearances are now on file for both staff.”
Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for staff #1 contained mandated reporter training which was not updated within 60 months. The trainings on file were dated 2/28/18 and 3/19/23. Current mandated reporter training is now on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2023
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“Three electrical outlets in the infant room, accessible to children 5 years of age or younger, lacked protective covers. One was observed on an extension cord in the space between the counter and the refrigerator. Two were observed on a power strip on the floor at the front of the room.”
Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2023
3270.66(e) Arts and crafts non-toxic
“Two cans of shaving cream, labeled keep out of reach of children, were observed in a locker. Based on statements made by staff, the shaving cream was intended for use in art projects.”
Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2023
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“The following damaged equipment was observed; a cracked plastic sandbox lid and water table on the playground and a blue nylon laundry basket with a wire protruding from the frame in the infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2023
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The file for child #1 contained emergency contact information which did not include the work address and telephone number of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2023
3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“The files for children #2, #3, and #4 contained the original agreements.”
Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2023
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“The emergency contact binder was not present in the toddler room at the time of the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2023
- Aug 10, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
May 6, 2022Inspection20 rules cited
3270.133(3) Name on bottle
“The following medications, which were not labeled for use by a specific child, were observed at the facility; Orajel intended for child #4, and 2 bottles of Benadryl and 1 bottle of Motrin labeled as "Extra".”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2022
3270.133(5) Original label
“An expired Epi Pen, labeled for use by child #5, was observed at the facility. The medication expired Nov.2021.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2022
3270.133(6) Written consent
“The following medications which lacked written parental consent were observed at the facility; Mylacon intended for child #3, Acetaminophen intended for child #6, and Motrin intended for child #7.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2022
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The file for staff #3 contained consecutive health assessments conducted more than 24 months apart. The most recent health assessment on file is now current.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2022
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The facility's emergency drill was not conducted by the deadline of 12/19/21. The drill was conducted on 1/04/22.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2022
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“Approximately 3 inches of standing water with leaf debris was observed in a green lidded sandbox in the outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2022
3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility
“Based on documentation, facility staff did not receive emergency plan training on an annual basis. The training was conducted on 3/02/21 and again on 4/27/22. All staff now have documentation of current training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2022
3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii) Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for staff #2 did not contain valid documentation of training in health and safety topics 1-9 as referenced in 3270.31(f). The file contained a training certificate titled "New Jersey Subsidy Health and Safety Training" and was therefore unacceptable.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility
“Based on documentation, staff #2 did not update the mandated reporter training within 60 months. The training was previously completed on 1/04/17 and was updated on 3/21/22.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff #2 did not contain a valid state police clearance. The file contained only the proof of applying for the clearance dated 9/03/20.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“A metal radiator cover which was not secured in place was observed in the preschool room. The loose cover created pinch points at either end.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2022
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Peeling paint was observed on the right side of the storage shed in the outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2022
3270.102(a)/3270.103 Clean and good repair/Small Toys and Objects
“Tears, which exposed the inner foam filing, were observed on the changing pad in the infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2022
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“A cracked plastic bin was observed in the preschool room. A broken plastic sandbox lid was observed in the outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2022
3270.102(g) Hazardous toys and equipment
“A recalled Bumbo seat, which lacked the straps needed to repair it, was observed in the infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2022
3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“The file for child #2 contained an agreement which did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2022
3270.123(a)(2) Date fee to be paid
“The file for child #2 contained an agreement which did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2022
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“The file for child #2 contained an agreement which did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2022
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“The file for child #1 contained an agreement which did not specify the date of the child's admission.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2022
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The files for staff #1, #2, and #3 contained training hours completed for this requirement done after 12/19/21. Their files are now up to date. Staff #4 has completed 8 of the required 12 annual hours of training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Little Highlanders Child Care
Is Little Highlanders Child Care licensed?
Yes. Little Highlanders Child Care is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Little Highlanders Child Care last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 8, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Highlanders Child Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 37 rules across 4 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 37 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 Little Highlanders Child Care care for?
86, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Little Highlanders Child Care accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Little Highlanders Child Care's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Little Highlanders Child Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 668-0721 to ask.
What is Little Highlanders Child Care's phone number?
(412) 668-0721.
Where is Little Highlanders Child Care?
3346 Churchview Ave Traac Bldg, Pittsburgh, PA 15227. The nearest other daycare we list is KCE Champions LLC at Ra Lutz Elementary School, 0.3 miles away.