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MZ Smileys Childcare Ctr

810 Wood St, Pittsburgh, PA 15221
licensed capacity
21
open each week
5 days

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About MZ Smileys Childcare Ctr

MZ Smileys Childcare Ctr is a child care center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 21 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 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 58 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Child care center
Ages
School-age children
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7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
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21 children

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MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
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Inspection reports for MZ Smileys Childcare Ctr

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21 children
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School-age children
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 1, 2026: 11 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 58 rules in all · 56 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 12
  • Staff training and qualifications 11
  • Building, equipment and play areas 10
  • Records and paperwork 9
  • Health, medication and illness 8
  • Background checks 3
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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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  1. May 1, 2026Inspection11 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “According to the Fire Drill Log the fire drill has not been conducted once every 60 days. The last fire drill was conducted on 11/11/25.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “The file for staff #1 lacked proof of education and proof of experience.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB

      “The file for staff #1 lacked health assessment and TB test.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “There was a ceiling tile that appear to have water damaged in the children bathroom. There was a broken light cover in the adult's bathroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “There was a bottle of Glade odor spray in the bathroom label " Keep out of reach of children" accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “There was one uncovered electrical outlet in the main room., two in the bathroom and three in the kitchen power strip accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2026

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “Staff person #2 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated (1/21/21).”

      Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2026

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “The file for staff #1 lacked a disclosure statement.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and safety training.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “The file for staff # 2 lacked emergency plan training at the time of initial employment.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2026

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “The rest equipment was not labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2026

  2. Nov 5, 2025Inspection13 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “The operator was unable to provide a current annual fire alarm test report. The previous report was dated 10/4/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “The file for child #1 lacked signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff on the emergency contact form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

      “The file for child #1 a preschooler contained a current health report dated 1/10/25 that was not obtained within 12 months from the previous health report dated 7/22/22. The file for child #2 a preschooler lacked a current health report. the previous report was dated 11/21/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.131(a)(4) Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance

      “The file for child #3 a school age lacked a health report dated in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance. the previous health report was dated 1011/22.”

      Correction due by Dec 3, 2026, per the state

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “The files for children # 2 and #4 have not been reviewed with 6 months period. the file for child #2 last review was dated 11/14/24. The file for child # review was past the 6-month period. 10/29/24-10/8/25.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

      “the file for child #1 lacked written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care on the emergency contact form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “The files for children # 2 and # 4 lacked a form 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: Nov 20, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “The thermometer in the kitchen refrigerator was not operable.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “There was a gray cracked bin in the playroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(g) Clean and good repair

      “One of the two toilets in the children bathroom across from the preschool room had a broken toilet tank.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “There was peeling paint on the purple wall by the window.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “The file for staff #1 contained a Child Abused clearances that expired on 11/5/25.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “The file for staff #1 lacked 2 out of 12 required hours of annual childcare training, from 12/19/23 to 12/19/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2025

  3. Nov 12, 2024Inspection17 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles

      “The school age bathroom contained a garbage can with no lid.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle

      “There was contaminated by human secretion trash in an open garbage can in the main room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “There was a hair spray can and a fragrance mist on top of the sink and Fabric Refresher under the unlocked sink cabinet in the school age bathroom label " Keep out of reach of children" accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “There was a power strip with 5 uncovered electrical outlets and two uncovered outlets on the wall by the table accessible to children 5 years of age or younger in the main room. There were 2 uncovered electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger in the infant room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “The file for staff # 3 and 4 lacked written evaluation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “The file for staff # 2 lacked 8 out of 12 required hours of annual childcare training, from 12/19/22 to 12/19/23. The file for staff # 3 lacked 9 out of 12 required hours of annual childcare training, from 12/19/22 to 12/19/23. The file for staff # 4 lacked 8 out of 12 required hours of annual childcare training, from 12/19/22 to 12/19/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “The annual fire detection system test was dated 10/22/24, the previous report was dated 8/31/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(4) Hypothetical locations

      “The fire drill log lacked hypothetical locations .”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “The file for staff # 4 lacked a health report.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “The file for child #1 contained an emergency contact form and an agreement form that was not renewed withing 6 months. The current review was dated 9/7/23. The file for child #2 contained an emergency contact form and an agreement form that was not renewed withing 6 months. The current review was dated 9/7/23. The file for child #3 contained an emergency contact form and an agreement form that was not renewed withing 6 months. The current review was dated 6/2020. The file for child #4 contained an emergency contact form and an agreement form that was not renewed withing 6 months. The current review was dated 8/7/18.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “The facility emergency plan lacked the updates regarding the Continuity of Operations requirements. The facility policy to identify the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma, and Child Maltreatment lacked the Child Maltreatment statement.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.18(a) On file at facility

      “The facility lacked a current liability insurance.”
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “The file for staff #1 lacked a current fires safety training, the previous training was dated 10/6/23. The file for staff #4 lacked a current fires safety training, the previous training was dated 1/23/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

      “The file for child #3 lacked the date of the child's date of admission on the agreement form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “The file for child # 1 lacked 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: Nov 18, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “There was a big blue cracked bin in the playroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “There was peeling paint on the wall in the playroom .”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2024

  4. Nov 27, 2023Inspection17 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “The file for staff # 3 lacked an updated Mandated Reporter training. The previous report was dated 11/21/17.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(a) Each child emergency contact person

      “The file for child # 2 lacked Emergency contact information required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “There was a cracked clear bin, a cracked pencil box lid in the preschool room and a cracked toy castle in the gross motor room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “There were 4 uncovered electrical outlets on the power strip on top of the table in the preschool room accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “The file for child # 2 lacked the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “The file for staff # 1 lacked a minimum of one written staff evaluation every 12 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(f) Emergency plan

      “A copy of the facility Emergency Plan was not sent to the county emergency management agency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “The file for staff # 1 lacked an initial health report. The file for staff # 2 lacked an updated health report. The previous report was dated 1/21/21.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(g) Clean and good repair

      “The toilet in the left side of the wall lacked the tank cover.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “There was rubber baseboard pulling of the wall in the bathroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “There were Desitin, Aquaphor, and Remedy Protectant diaper rash creams labeled " keep out of reach of children" accessible to children in the infant toddler room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months

      “The file for child # 2 a young toddler contained a health report dated 2/15/23. The file lacked a 6-month updated health report.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(1) Child's name, birth date

      “The file for child # 1 lacked the birthdate of the child on the emergency contact form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “The file for child # 2 lacked the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “The file for staff #3 lacked the one-hour updated health and safety training course, Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 by the deadline of 12/30/22. The facility emergency plan lacked the updates regarding the Continuity of Operations requirements.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff # 1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety training. Health and Safety training the certificate is dated 10/10/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

      “The file for child # 3 a preschooler lacked an updated health report. The previous report was dated 10/11/22. The file for child # 4 a school age lacked an updated health report. The previous report was dated 8/2/22. The child started kindergarten in September of 2023.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2024

  5. Nov 1, 2022Inspection17 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “The files for staff # 1 and 2 lacked the emergency plan training. The previous training was dated 10/23/21.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “There was an uncovered outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger in the infant room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “The file for staff # 2 lacked a written evaluation. The previous evaluation is dated 10/22/21.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(g) Clean and good repair

      “In the children' s bathroom one of the toilet handles is damaged preventing it for been able to flush.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “The was a hole made by the door handle on the right-side wall at the entry way. There was a hole on the bottom of the yellow door in the playroom. There was a light cover glass cracked in the staff bathroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “There was a cracked plastic oven window on the kitchen in the playroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2022

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “The sleeping cots were not labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons

      “The file for child # 1 lacked the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released on the agreement form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

      “The file for Child #2 lacks documentation of a 2021 influenza immunization as recommended by the ACIP.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “There was peeling paint on the purple wall under the window in the main room, the wall with the alphabet stickers, the left side wall on the main room and the walls in the playroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers

      “Staff #2kept a soiled diaper on the changing table until she was done with the diaper change, instead of discarding it immediately into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “The files for staff # 1 contained a current health report dated 1/30/21. The previous report was dated 11/28/18. The files for staff # 2 contained a current health report dated 10/4/22. The previous report was dated 1/10/20.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “The facility lacked annual emergency drill documentation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “The file for staff #1 lacked 9 out of 12 required hours of annual childcare training, from 12/19/20 to 12/19/21. The file for staff #2 lacked 12 out of 12 required hours of annual childcare training, from 12/19/20 to 12/19/21.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a) Health information

      “The file for child # 3 contained an initial health report that is dated later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.134(a) Child's hands washed

      “Staff # 2 did not wash the child's hands after diapering.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2022

    • Transportation

      3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points

      “The facility lacked the letters to the local traffic safety authorities of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2022

  6. Nov 9, 2021Inspection17 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “2nd citation: The last fire safety training in the file for staff person #1 was more than 12 months ago. Previously cited on 11/09/21.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training

      “2nd citation: The file for staff person #1, hired before 12/19/21, did not include evidence of pediatric first-aid and CPR. Previously cited on 11/9/21.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “2nd citation: Based on conversation with the operator, they are not able to demonstrate operability of the fire detection system or test the fire detection system every 30 days because they rent space in a very large commercial building which houses apartments. The last testing report by a fire safety professional was dated from January 2020 and was expired. Previously cited 11/9/21.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “The facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities or chronical medical conditions.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2021

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “The file for staff person #1 did not include 2 written nonfamily references. The letters were reviewed at a previous inspection, but were not on file at the facility at the time of this inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training

      “The file for staff person #1, hired before 12/19/21, did not include evidence of pediatric first-aid and CPR.”
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “The last fire safety training in the file for staff person #1 was more than 12 months ago. The last two fire safety trainings in the file for staff person #2 and #3 were dated more than 12 months apart.”
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan

      “The facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for shelter of children during a lock-down.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2021

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “Based on conversation with the operator, they are not able to demonstrate operability of the fire detection system or test the fire detection system every 30 days because they rent space in a very large commercial building which houses apartments. The last testing report by a fire safety professional was dated from January 2020 and was expired. Based on conversation with the operator, the building's fire detection system is a pull-down alarm system, which is considered an interconnected system, and they did not have proof of purchase of the fire detection system.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(h) Health and Safety Training

      “The file for staff person #1, employed before 12/19/20, did not include training in health and safety topics #1 through #9.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “The first aid kit in the indoor gross motor room did not contain gloves.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2021

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “The thermometer in the facility's 2nd refrigerator was broken.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a) Signed

      “There was no agreement in the file for child #1.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times

      “The agreement in the file for child #2 and #3 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2021

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons

      “The agreement in the file for child #3 did not designate to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2021

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

      “The emergency contact information in the file for child #3 did not include any information for the child's physician.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2021

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “The emergency contact information in the file for child #4 did not include the name of the child's health insurance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2021

  7. Nov 9, 2021Visit17 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “2nd citation: The last fire safety training in the file for staff person #1 was more than 12 months ago. Previously cited on 11/09/21.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training

      “2nd citation: The file for staff person #1, hired before 12/19/21, did not include evidence of pediatric first-aid and CPR. Previously cited on 11/9/21.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “2nd citation: Based on conversation with the operator, they are not able to demonstrate operability of the fire detection system or test the fire detection system every 30 days because they rent space in a very large commercial building which houses apartments. The last testing report by a fire safety professional was dated from January 2020 and was expired. Previously cited 11/9/21.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “The facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities or chronical medical conditions.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2021

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “The file for staff person #1 did not include 2 written nonfamily references. The letters were reviewed at a previous inspection, but were not on file at the facility at the time of this inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training

      “The file for staff person #1, hired before 12/19/21, did not include evidence of pediatric first-aid and CPR.”
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “The last fire safety training in the file for staff person #1 was more than 12 months ago. The last two fire safety trainings in the file for staff person #2 and #3 were dated more than 12 months apart.”
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan

      “The facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for shelter of children during a lock-down.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2021

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “Based on conversation with the operator, they are not able to demonstrate operability of the fire detection system or test the fire detection system every 30 days because they rent space in a very large commercial building which houses apartments. The last testing report by a fire safety professional was dated from January 2020 and was expired. Based on conversation with the operator, the building's fire detection system is a pull-down alarm system, which is considered an interconnected system, and they did not have proof of purchase of the fire detection system.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(h) Health and Safety Training

      “The file for staff person #1, employed before 12/19/20, did not include training in health and safety topics #1 through #9.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “The first aid kit in the indoor gross motor room did not contain gloves.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2021

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “The thermometer in the facility's 2nd refrigerator was broken.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a) Signed

      “There was no agreement in the file for child #1.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times

      “The agreement in the file for child #2 and #3 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2021

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons

      “The agreement in the file for child #3 did not designate to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2021

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

      “The emergency contact information in the file for child #3 did not include any information for the child's physician.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2021

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “The emergency contact information in the file for child #4 did not include the name of the child's health insurance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2021

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Is MZ Smileys Childcare Ctr licensed?

Yes. MZ Smileys Childcare Ctr is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was MZ Smileys Childcare Ctr last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 1, 2026, with 11 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has MZ Smileys Childcare Ctr had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 58 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 56 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 MZ Smileys Childcare Ctr care for?

21, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does MZ Smileys Childcare Ctr accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are MZ Smileys Childcare 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 MZ Smileys Childcare Ctr cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 727-2732 to ask.

What is MZ Smileys Childcare Ctr's phone number?

(412) 727-2732.

Where is MZ Smileys Childcare Ctr?

810 Wood St, Pittsburgh, PA 15221. The nearest other daycare we list is A Peace of Mind, 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).