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Pride Preparatory Academy Childcare Center

227 Bonvue St, Pittsburgh, PA 15214
licensed capacity
40
open each week
5 days

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About Pride Preparatory Academy Childcare Center

Pride Preparatory Academy Childcare Center is a child care center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 40 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 38 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
40 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity40 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Pride Preparatory Academy Childcare Center

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
40 children
License number
#CER-00251084
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 16, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 38 rules in all · 35 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 13
  • Health, medication and illness 11
  • Safety and hazards 6
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Background checks 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. Jan 16, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “*SECOND VIOLATION The file for Staff Person #1 does not contain documentation of current pediatric first aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first aid/CPR training on file being dated 8/16/23. Previously cited in SIN-00276445 on 11/6/25.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “*SECOND VIOLATION The emergency contact form in the file for child #1 did not contain documentation of the policy number for the health insurance coverage for the child. Previously cited on SIN-00276445 on 11/6/25.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “*SECOND VIOLATION The file for Staff Person #1 lacked documentation of fire safety training within the last 12 months. Previously cited on SIN-00276445 on 11/6/25.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2026

  2. Nov 6, 2025Inspection20 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “The emergency contact form in the file for child #2 did not contain documentation of the policy number for the health insurance coverage for the child.”
    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “The emergency contact forms in the files for children #2 and #3 did not contain documentation of the addresses designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. The emergency contact form in the file for child #4 did not include documentation of the addresses and telephone numbers designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “The emergency contact form in the file for child #2 has not been reviewed or updated by the parent within the last 6 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers

      “In Room 2, a soiled diaper was observed in a hands-free covered can but was not plastic-lined.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “The file for Staff Person #1 lacked documentation of a health assessment conducted at initial employment (See LIS Code Sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “The emergency contact forms in the files for children #3 and #4 did not contain documentation of the enrolling parent's work address and telephone number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “The files for children #1, #2, and #5 did not contain documentation of signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. The files for children #1 and #2 did not contain documentation of signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.182(8) Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.

      “The files for children #2 and #4 did not contain a copy of an initial financial agreement form between the parent and the operator.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “The emergency contact form in the file for child #4 did not contain documentation of the address of the child's physician.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(a) Each child emergency contact person

      “The emergency contact form in the file for child #1 did not contain emergency contact information on who shall be contacted in an emergency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “The diapering mat in Room 2 was observed to be tearing, exposing the interior and was not in good repair.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “The first aid kit in Room 1 did not contain soap and tape, and the first aid kit in Room 2 did not contain soap.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “The file for Staff Person #1, identified as an Assistant Group Supervisor, lacked qualification documents for the position in which the staff person is performing.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “The fire detection system has not been tested within the last 30 days. The most recent documented testing on file at the facility at the time of inspection was dated 4/8/25.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a)/3270.131(e) Health information/ACIP recommended immunization record

      “The files for children #2, #4, and #5 did not contain documentation of an initial health report and have been enrolled for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2025

    • Background checks

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

      “The file for Staff Person #1 lacked documentation of FBI clearance results. The most recent FBI clearance results on file were observed to be dated 5/18/20, which have expired.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “The file for child #3 did not contain documentation of an initial health report and has been enrolled more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “The file for Staff Person #2 lacked documentation of fire safety training within the last 12 months.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “The file for Staff Person #2 does not contain documentation of current pediatric first aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first aid/CPR training on file being dated 8/16/23.”
    • Records and paperwork

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

      “The emergency contact form in the file for child #5 did not contain documentation on the child's special needs that is needed in an emergency situation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2025

  3. Jan 30, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “The file for staff person #1 did not include documentation of a health assessment conducted at initial employment (See LIS Code Sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB

      “The file for staff person #1 did not include documentation of a TB screening and the results of the screening at initial employment (See LIS Code Sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2025

  4. Dec 9, 2024Inspection13 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

      “The emergency contact forms in the files for children #1 and #2 did not include the enrolling parents work address and telephone number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “The emergency contact form in the file for child #2 did not include the health insurance policy number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “The emergency contact form in the file for child #2 did not include the addresses of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(c) Each child care space

      “In Room 1, emergency contact information was not present in the child care space where children were observed receiving care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

      “A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted in Room 1, Room 2, and in the Gym.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “In Room 1, the receptacle near the door contained trash that was observed to be contaminated by human secretion was plastic-lined but did not have a closed lid.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

      “The facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted in the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “The operator did not have documentation of testing the fire detection system within the last 30 days. The most recent testing was 8/19/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.171(c) Safe routes posted

      “Written notification of safe routes was not posted in a conspicuous location in the child care facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “A handwashing sign was not posted near the toilet in the children's restroom next to the Gym. A handwashing sign was not posted near the diapering area in Room 1.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.27(d) Plan posted

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

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.54(a) Two facility persons present in facility

      “Two children were observed in care at the time of inspection with only staff person #1 present at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(f) Emergency plan

      “The operator did not have documentation of sending a copy of the facility's emergency plan to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2024

  5. Oct 20, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

      “The operator lacked documentation of proof of purchase of the fire detection system.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 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 Pride Preparatory Academy Childcare Center

Is Pride Preparatory Academy Childcare Center licensed?

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

When was Pride Preparatory Academy Childcare Center last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on January 16, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Pride Preparatory Academy Childcare Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 38 rules across 4 of 4 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 Pride Preparatory Academy Childcare Center care for?

40, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Pride Preparatory Academy Childcare Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Pride Preparatory Academy Childcare Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Pride Preparatory Academy Childcare Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 265-6286 to ask.

What is Pride Preparatory Academy Childcare Center's phone number?

(412) 265-6286.

Where is Pride Preparatory Academy Childcare Center?

227 Bonvue St, Pittsburgh, PA 15214. The nearest other daycare we list is Children Youth Ministries, 0.2 miles away.

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