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Prep and Tech Childcare Center

100 Mulberry Ln 2nd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15235
licensed capacity
34
open each week
5 days

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About Prep and Tech Childcare Center

Prep and Tech Childcare Center is a child care center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 34 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM.

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.

School-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
6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
34 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
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Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity34 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Prep and Tech Childcare Center

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
34 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00258767
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 27, 2026: 14 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 36 rules in all · 35 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 12
  • Records and paperwork 6
  • Staff training and qualifications 5
  • Safety and hazards 5
  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Transportation 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 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 27, 2026Inspection14 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “The emergency contact information for child #1 and child #2 lacked a parent signature for consent to minor first aid.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB

      “Staff person #1 and #2 do not have documentation of tuberculosis testing. Staff person #4 has documentation of negative tuberculosis results dated 10/15/25, which is after their initial employment (see LIS code sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “Staff person #1 and #2 do not have documentation of health assessments. Staff #4 has a health assessment dated 10/15/25, which is after the date they began working in a childcare position (see LIS code sheet) The current health assessment for staff person #3 is dated 4/28/24, which is more than 24 months ago.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(1) Child's health history

      “Child #4 does not have a health assessment on file.”
    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “The current health assessment for child #2 is dated 5/6/26, which is more than 12 months after the previous health assessment that is dated 1/10/25. The current health assessment for child #3 is dated 5/13/26, which is more than 12 months after the previous health assessment that is dated 11/12/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.124(b)(4) Written consent

      “The emergency contact information for child #1 and child #2 lacked a parent signature for consent for emergency medical care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the name and phone number of physician/medical care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.37(b)(3) 8th grade + 2 yrs

      “The file for staff #1, an aide, does not include documentation showing that at least an 8th-grade education was obtained.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)(5) HS/GED + 2 yrs

      “The file for staff #2, an assistant group supervisor, does not include documentation showing that a high school diploma or GED was obtained.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2026

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “The DHS FBI clearance for staff #1 is dated 5/4/26, which is after their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). Staff person #2 lacks a Child Abuse clearance, and has a PA State Police clearance dated 5/27/26, which is after their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). The NSOR certificate for staff #4 is dated 10/17/25, which is after their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “Staff #3 and #4 have annual fire-safety training dated 2/6/25, which is more than one year ago”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “The current pediatric first aid and CPR training for staff #3 is dated 3/19/26, which is more than 24 months after the previous training that is dated 3/8/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “Emergency plan training for staff #5 is dated 5/6/26, which is more than 90 days after their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025

    • Transportation

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

      “An annual written notification to local traffic safety authorities of location of facility and programs use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the facility was not observed at the renewal inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2026

  2. May 29, 2025Inspection12 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs

      “The emergency contact information for child #2, child #4, and child #5 did not include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant, or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a) Health information

      “Child #5, a school-aged child, does not have an initial health report on file, and has been enrolled longer than 60 days (see LIS code sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f) Updated every 6 months

      “The records for child #1, child #2, and child #5 did not include documentation showing the emergency contact information and financial agreement were reviewed and updated within 6 months of the enrollment dates.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “The file for child #1 did not include a child service report form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee

      “The agreement for child #5 did not include the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “The emergency contact information for+. child #1, child #2, and child #2 did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(c) Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP

      “The health assessment for child #1 was not written, signed, and dated by a physician, physician's assistant, or a CRNP.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “The emergency contact information for child #2 did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “The emergency contact information for child #5 did not include the address and telephone numbers of release persons designated by the parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “The emergency contact information for child #2 and child #5 did not include the enrolling parent's work address or work telephone number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(3) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

      “The emergency contact information for child #1, child #2, #3 did not include written consent for emergency care signed by a parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(c) Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP

      “The health assessment for child #1 was not written, signed, and dated by a physician, physician's assistant, or a CRNP.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025

  3. Dec 12, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.27(d) Plan posted

      “The emergency plan was not posted in the facility at a conspicuous location.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2024

    • 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): Pediatric first aid and CPR.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.54(a) Two facility persons present in facility

      “Upon arrival at the facility at approximately 1:15 pm, only one staff/facility person was present. There were four children in care at that time.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2024

  4. Aug 9, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “An unlocked closet accessible to children in the hallway contained bleach spray cleaner and glass cleaner.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2024

  5. May 3, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “Observed discolored ceiling tiles from potential water damage in the right corner of Classroom 2 and above the HVAC Vent in the hallway near the rear fire exit.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “Observed flaking plaster from a hole in the wall on the hallway side of Classroom 2. Observed peeling paint in the hall by rear fire exit below HVAC unit and above baseboard.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

      “Observed cans of paint, buckets and mop handles in the hallway and outside steps, which serves as the rear fire exit.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “The facility did not have a proof of purchase of file for the interconnected fire alarm system.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.21 General Health and Safety

      “Observed knives and adult scissors, which would be accessible if children were in care, on the counter and in the drawers in the unlocked kitchen, which is attached to Classroom 2.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “Observed bleach and all-purpose cleaners, which would be accessible if children were in care, in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in the kitchen, which is connected to Classroom 2 and unlocked. Observed cans of paint, which would be accessible if children were in care, in the hallway and outside steps of the rear fire exit.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2024

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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Questions about Prep and Tech Childcare Center

Is Prep and Tech Childcare Center licensed?

Yes. Prep and Tech Childcare Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Prep and Tech Childcare Center last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 27, 2026, with 14 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Prep and Tech Childcare Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 36 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 35 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 Prep and Tech Childcare Center care for?

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

Does Prep and Tech Childcare Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Prep and Tech Childcare Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Prep and Tech Childcare Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 727-1328 to ask.

What is Prep and Tech Childcare Center's phone number?

(412) 727-1328.

Where is Prep and Tech Childcare Center?

100 Mulberry Ln 2nd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15235. The nearest other daycare we list is Future Focus Child Care, under 0.1 miles away.

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