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Monica Grants Day Care
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About Monica Grants Day Care
Monica Grants Day Care is a home daycare in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 6 children.
As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 41 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidy
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
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- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 6 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (412) 608-6789 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 6 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
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State record
Inspection reports for Monica Grants Day Care
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 6 children
- License number
- #CER-00251392
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 12, 2026: 7 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 41 rules in all · 41 corrected
- Records and paperwork 17
- Safety and hazards 10
- Health, medication and illness 8
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Staff training and qualifications 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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Jan 12, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
3290.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact form for Child #1 and Child #2 lacked the work address and work phone number for the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2026
3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The most recent emergency contact review on file for Child #1 is dated 2/16/25, more than 6 months prior to the date of inspection. The most recent emergency contact review on file for Child #2 is dated 12/13/24, more than 6 months prior to the date of inspection. The most recent emergency contact review on file for Child #5 is dated 1/2/25, more than 6 months prior to the date of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2026
3290.73(c) Has all items
“The facility's first aid kit lacked soap.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2026
3290.131(a)/3290.182(1) Within 60 days/Initial and subsequent health assessments
“The file for Child #2, enrolled more than 60 days, lacked an initial health report form. The file for Child #3 and Child #4 contained a health report form dated 12/26/25, more than 60 days after the child's admission date. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2026
3290.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The most recent agreement form review on file for Child #1 is dated 2/16/25, more than 6 months prior to the date of inspection. The most recent agreement form review on file for Child #2 is dated 1/28/25, more than 6 months prior to the date of inspection. The most recent agreement form review on file for Child #5 is dated 1/27/25, more than 6 months prior to the date of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2026
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“The most recent alarm test documented on the facility's fire detection log is dated 12/5/25, more than 30 days prior to the date of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2026
3290.123(a)(6)/3290.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“The agreement form for Child #3 lacked the date of the child's admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2026
Jan 14, 2025Inspection19 rules cited
3290.24(d) Emergency plan
“The most recent emergency drill log on file at the facility is dated 4/3/23, more than 12 months prior.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2025
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“The two most recent dates documented on the facility's fire detection log were 12/12/24 and 1/14/25, more than 30 days apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2025
3290.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The emergency contact form for Child #2, Child #4, and Child #5 lacked signed parent consent for administration of minor first aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2025
3290.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The file for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #5 contained an agreement form that was not updated within 6 months of the previous update. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2025
3290.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“The health report form for Child #5 did not identify if the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2025
3290.131(b)(2)/3290.182(1) Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments
“The file for Child #1, an older toddler, contained a health report form dated 12/5/23, more than 12 months prior. The file for Child #5, a preschooler, contained a health report form dated 10/3/22, more than 12 months prior.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2025
3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The file for Child #1 and Child #5 contained emergency contact forms that were not updated within 6 months of the previous update. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2025
3290.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact form for Child #2 and Child #3 lacked the address of the release persons. The emergency contact form for Child #3 lacked the phone number of the release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2025
3290.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The emergency contact form for Child #3 and Child #4 lacked the health insurance policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2025
3290.124(b)(4)/3290.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“The emergency contact form for Child #2, Child #4, and Child #5 lacked a signature for parental consent for emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2025
3290.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact form for Child #2 lacked the work address and work phone number for the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2025
3290.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The emergency contact form for Child #2 lacked the address of the child's physician. The emergency contact form for Child #3 and Child #4 lacked the address and phone number of the child's physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2025
3290.123(a)(6)/3290.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“The agreement form for Child #3 did not specify the date of the child's admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2025
3290.123(a)(3) Services provided
“The agreement form for Child #3 did not specify services to be provided to the family and the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2025
3290.123(a)(2) Date fee to be paid
“The agreement forms for Child #3 and Child #4 lacked a date for the fee to be paid.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2025
3290.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“The agreement forms for Child #3 and Child #4 lacked a fee amount.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2025
3290.73(c) Has all items
“The facility's first aid kit lacked tweezers, scissors, and soap.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2025
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“The facility's emergency plan did not contain a policy regarding Continuity of Operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2025
3290.123(a) Signed
“The agreement form for child #3 was not signed by the operator.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2025
Aug 28, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3290.63 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“In the main childcare space, a surge protector was observed without outlet covers and accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2024
3290.64(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“In an unlocked cabinet under the bathroom sink, Eucerin Baby Cream, Lysol Toilet Bowl Cleaner, Purrell Hand Sanitizer, and CBD Gummies were observed and accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2024
3290.103 Small Toys and Objects
“In the main childcare space, silver and purple beads (less than 1 inch in diameter) were observed in the art drawers and accessible to children still placing objects in their mouths.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2024
Mar 22, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3290.14(b) Building Codes
“On 1/30/24, child #1 and child #2, who are under the age of 2.5 years, were observed in care. The facility's Certificate of Occupancy includes the following permitted use restriction; Up to six children ages 2.5 and older, operating Monday through Friday 7:00AM to 6:00PM.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2024
Jan 26, 2024Inspection11 rules cited
3290.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted
“Evacuation routes were not posted on the basement floor or top floor.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2024
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“Documentation of the 30 day tests of the fire alarm system indicated multiple consecutive tests were conducted more than 30 days apart between March 2023 and January 2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2024
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“The facility's three smoke detectors were not fully interconnected. During the demonstration, the units on the main floor and the top floor alerted together, however the basement unit did not. The basement unit did alert on its own.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024
3290.131(b)(2)/3290.182(1) Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments
“The file for child #5 does not contain a current health report. The files for children #3 and #4 contained health reports which were conducted late, but are now current.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024
3290.151(a)(2)/3290.192(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The file for staff #1 contained an expired health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2024
3290.24(g) Emergency plan
“Documentation of submitting the emergency plan to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency was not presented for review during the inspection. Changes were made to the plan in 2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024
3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The emergency contact form and agreement for child #3 have not been reviewed and signed by the parent in the last 6 months. The emergency contact forms and agreements for children #1, #2, and #4 were updated late, but are current now.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2024
3290.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The emergency contact form for child #5 did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number for the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024
3290.31(f)(1)(iii)/3290.192(4) Age and training/Required training
“The file for staff #1 lacks 2 hours of annual training. The file contained 10 of the 12 required annual training hours completed between 12/31/22 and 12/31/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2024
3290.63 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“An electrical outlet accessible to children 5 years of age or younger lacked a protective cover. The outlet was located near the baseboard, under the TV, in the main child care room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2024
3290.123(a)(3) Services provided
“The file for child #3 did not contain a current child service report. The files for children #2 and #4 contained service reports dated more than 6 months apart but are current at tis time.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2024
Jan 30, 2023Inspection19 rules cited
3290.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The file for child #3 did not contain a signature for consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2023
3290.24(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The facility' emergency plan did not include accommodations of infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2023
3290.94(a)(4) Hypothetical locations
“The same hypothetical location was documented for consecutive fire drills conducted on 11/28/22 and 12/05/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2023
3290.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The file for child #4 contained an emergency contact form which did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2023
3290.64(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“An open bag of ice melt was observed on the porch near the steps.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2023
3290.123(a)(3) Services provided
“The files for children #2 and #5 contained service reports which lacked documentation of being shared with the parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2023
3290.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“The file for child #1 contained an agreement which did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2023
3290.31(f)/3290.192(4) Age and training/Required training
“The file for staff #1 contained 10 hours of annual training completed between 12/19/21 and 12/19/22 and 2 hours of training completed after 12/19/22. Hours of training are now current.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2023
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“Based on the facility's 30-day test log, the last documented test of the smoke detectors occurred 12/22/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2023
3290.24(d) Emergency plan
“The facility lacked documentation of conducting an emergency drill in 2021 or 2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2023
3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The file for child #2 contained an emergency contact form and agreement last updated on 1/03/22. The file for child #5 contained an emergency contact form and agreement last updated on 9/20/21. The file for child #3 contained an agreement last updated on 1/24/20.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2023
3290.131(a)/3290.182(1) Within 60 days/Initial and subsequent health assessments
“The file for child #1, enrolled for over 60 days, did not contain a health report.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2023
3290.131(b)(2)/3290.182(1) Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments
“The files for children #3 and #5, both preschool age, contained health reports which have not been updated in over 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2023
3290.131(c) Written and signed by physician, PA, CRNP.
“The file for child #2 contained a health report which was not signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The health report was dated 3/15/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2023
3290.131(d)(5)/3290.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The file for child #2 contained an immunization record which lacked documentation of receiving the influenza vaccine in 2022. A written exemption was not on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2023
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“The facility did not have a written policy for prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma and maltreatment of children as required by Announcement C-22-03.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2023
3290.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The file for child #2 contained an emergency contact form which did not include the work addresses and telephone number of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2023
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“The facility's emergency plan did not include details regarding continuity of operations as required in Announcement C-22-04.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2023
3290.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The file for child #4 contained an emergency contact form which did not include the phone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2023
Jan 19, 2022Inspection10 rules cited
3290.24(d) Emergency plan
“Staff person #1 self reported that an annual emergency drill had not been conducted for 2021.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2022
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“Upon review of the 30 day fire system test log, it was observed that the fire system tests conducted on 4/10/21 and 8/11/21 were more than 30 days apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2022
3290.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“Upon review of the fire drill log, it was observed that the fire drills that occurred on 4/10/21 and 8/11/21 were conducted more than 60 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2022
3290.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The child file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact information form that lacked the addresses for two of the designated release persons listed.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2022
3290.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“The child file for Child #1 contained a financial agreement form that lacked the name(s) of the person(s) designated by the parent to whom the child may be released to.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2022
3290.75(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Downstairs in the basement, in the child care playroom that contains all the children's toys that the children play with, damaged plaster was observed along the base of the chalkboard painted wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2022
3290.31(f)(4)(i)/3290.31(i) Age and training/Verification of professional development shall be kept in facility person's file
“The staff file for Staff person #1 lacked documentation of having completed pediatric first-aid and CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2022
3290.32(d) Age and training
“At time of inspection Staff person #1, who was the only person on site with four children in care, did not have a current certificate of pediatric first-aid and CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2022
3290.64(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“In the kitchen cleaning products labeled "Keep Away/Out of Reach of Children" were observed to be stored in an unlocked cabinet underneath the kitchen sink. A lock was observed on the cabinet door however at time of inspection the lock was not in use allowing the toxics to be accessible to children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2022
3290.74(a) Requirements
“Downstairs in the basement, in the child care playroom that contains all the children's toys that the children play with, the baseboard heater was observed to have a detached metal piece exposing sharp edges causing a safety hazard. In the TV room where children spend time in care, an electrical plate and outlet located to the left of the TV stand, and accessible to the children in care, was observed to be partially detached from the wall causing a safety hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Monica Grants Day Care
Is Monica Grants Day Care licensed?
Yes. Monica Grants Day Care is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Monica Grants Day Care last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on January 12, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Monica Grants Day Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 41 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 41 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 Monica Grants Day Care care for?
6, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Monica Grants Day Care accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Monica Grants Day Care's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (412) 608-6789 to confirm.
How much does Monica Grants Day Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 608-6789 to ask.
What is Monica Grants Day Care's phone number?
(412) 608-6789.
Where is Monica Grants Day Care?
Pittsburgh, PA 15210. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.