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621 E North Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
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Project Destiny Early Lrng Ctr at Ccac/Byers Hall is a child care center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 29 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:45 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 52 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 29 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Project Destiny Early Lrng Ctr at Ccac/Byers Hall has not listed its tuition.
State record
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 13, 2026: 12 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 52 rules in all · 52 corrected
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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3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“The financial agreement of Child #2 did not contain the arrival and departure times of the child.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact forms of Child #1, #2, #3 and #4 did not contain the work addresses and phone numbers of the enrolling parents.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2026
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“The emergency contact form for Child #5 did not contain information on the child's special needs in an emergency situation or documentation this is not applicable to the child.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2026
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file of Child #1 and #3, both identified as a preschool age child (see LIS code sheet), contained consecutive health assessments dated more than 12 months apart. Child #1 had health assessments dated 3/13/2024 and 5/11/2026 and Child #3's were dated 5/9/2023 and 5/12/2026.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“In the preschool area, a clear bin containing play gears and a green bin containing large Lego type blocks were broken creating rough edges.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“By the door to the outdoor play space in the preschool area, a half dollar size area of paint was chipped.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026
3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“The financial agreements for Child #2 and #5 did not specify the amount of the fee to be paid per day or week.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026
3270.123(a)(2) Date fee to be paid
“The financial agreement of Child #2 did not specify the date which the fee is to be paid.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file of Child #4 and Child #5 contained initial health assessments dated more than 60 days from their start date at the facility (see LIS code sheet). Child #4's was dated 1/6/2026 and Child #5's was dated 5/5/2026.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026
3270.131(d)(1) Child's health history
“The health assessment of Child #1 did not include a review of the child's health history.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2026
3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(3) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Dismissal policy
“The immunization record on file for Child #1 lacked one pneumococcal vaccination as recommended by the ACIP.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2026
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“In the toddler area, the vinyl on the armrest of the adult chair was peeling off small pieces less than an inch in diameter. The peeling armrest of the chair was accessible to children in care still placing objects in their mouths.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff #1 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 2/28/2021.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2026
3270.71 Heat Source
“The protective insulation on the hot water pipes in the corner of the preschool classroom was coming off exposing surfaces exceeding 110 degrees Fahrenheit.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2026
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“In the dramatic play area of the preschool classroom, a yellow and red plastic drawer was found to be cracked and broken leaving sharp rough edges creating a laceration risk.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2026
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file of child #1, enrolled for more than 60 days (see LIS code sheet), did not contain an initial health assessment. The file of child #4 contained a health assessment dated 5/3/2024, which was more than 60 days from their start at the facility (see LIS code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The current inspection of the fire detection system was dated 9/15/2024, which was more than 12 months from the previous inspection dated 8/29/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“The emergency contact form of child #1 did not contain 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 or documentation this is not applicable to the child.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2025
3270.133(5) Original label
“In the kitchen, the following medications were observed to be expired: Children's Motrin with an expiration date of 11/2024 and an albuterol inhaler with an expiration date of 8/2024”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The immunization record of child #2 lacked documentation of 1 OF 2 Hep A vaccinations as recommended by the ACIP”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2025
3270.131(e) ACIP recommended immunization record
“The file of child #1, enrolled for more than 60 days (see LIS code sheet), did not contain documentation of administered immunizations.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2025
3270.133(3) Name on bottle
“The first aid kit in the Steam classroom contained a packet of aspirin which was not labeled with the individual for whom it was intended.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact form of child #3 did not contain the addresses of the persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2025
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file of child #3, a preschool age child (see LIS code sheet) contained a health assessment dated 11/17/2023 and file of child #5, identified as a preschool age child (see LIS code sheet), contained a health assessment dated 4/8/2024, but neither child contained an updated assessment within 12 months of the prior assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file of staff #1 contained NSOR verification certificates which were dated more than 60 months apart (1/3/2020 and 5/7/2025).”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“Documentation of written evaluations by the director for staff #1, employed for more than 12 months (see LIS code sheet), were not present at the time of the inspection. The annual evaluations of staff #2 were dated more than 12 months apart (11/20/2023 and 12/10/2024).”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“In the preschool classroom, the surge protector on the shelf, accessible to children under the age of 5 years, did not have a protective cover on one of the electrical outlets.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid kit in the preschool classroom did not contain soap.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“In the outdoor play space, plastic lattice creating a barrier from a metal unit was cracked in one area exposing the children to sharp rough edges.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2025
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“The vinyl on the teacher chair in the Language Lab, which was accessible to children placing objects in their mouths, was peeling and flaking. The peeling pieces and flakes were less than an inch in diameter.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact form of child #3 did not contain the work address and work telephone number of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The file of staff #3 contained a current health assessment dated 5/1/2025, which was updated more than 24 months from the previous assessment dated 10/14/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact form of child #1 did not include the home or work address and work telephone number of an enrolling parent and the form of child #3 did not contain the work address or telephone number of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2024
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“A handwashing sign was not posted at the portable sink in the toddler classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“A cracked and broken blue character figurine, which had rough edges, was on the ground in the outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2024
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“Documentation of emergency plan training for staff #2, a contracted staff from Child Care Careers, was dated 2/1/2024, which was more than 90 days from staff #2 starting at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2024
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file of child #2, enrolled for more than 60 days (see coded LIS sheet) did not contain an initial health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2024
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“In the toddler room, two children were coloring with markers and the marker caps were attached to the end of the marker. The removable caps are less than an inch in diameter. Also in the toddler room, foam blocks on the shelf contained teeth marks. The marker caps and foam blocks were accessible to children still placing objects in their mouths.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“Upon arrival at approximately 10:00 am, staff #1 was also arriving at the facility. Staff #1 had rang the doorbell to be let into the facility. Shortly after, staff #4 opened the door and quickly ran back to the classroom where they were caring for 10 children between 3 to 5 years of age. Staff #4 leaving the classroom to answer the door left those 10 children unsupervised. At approximately 10:12 am, staff #4 left the preschool classroom to answer the door. When they left, staff #1 was standing in doorway of the other entrance while 2 children were across the hall in the restroom and 8 children were in the classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2024
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“The financial agreement of child #4 did not contain the arrival and departure times of the child.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2024
3270.123(b) Parent receives original
“The file of child #3 contained the original financial agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2024
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The emergency contact form of child #2 did not contain the telephone number of the child's physician.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2024
3270.94(a)(9) Written record
“The documentation of the fire drill conducted on 4/29/2024 did not include the number of children who participated in the fire drill.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2024
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The facility emergency plan did not include accommodations for toddlers.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2024
3270.133(4) Locked
“In a chair in the main classroom, the purse of staff #1 was observed on the chair. When asked if the purse contained medications, staff #1 opened the purse and a bottle of ibuprofen was in the purse. The purse containing medication was accessible to the children on the chair.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2024
3270.131(e) ACIP recommended immunization record
“The file of child #2, enrolled for more than 60 days (see coded LIS sheet) did not include documentation of administered immunizations or Documation of an acceptable exemption.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2024
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The current health assessment of child #1, identified as a preschool age child, was dated 5/2/2024 which was more than 12 months from the prior which was dated 3/3/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2024
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“The written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted int he toddler classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2024
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“The emergency contact form of child # 1 did not contain 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 or documentation this is not applicable to the child,”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2024
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“Upon arrival at approximately 10:00 am, staff #1 was also arriving at the facility. Staff #1 had rang the doorbell to be let into the facility. Shortly after, staff #4 opened the door and quickly ran back to the classroom where they were caring for 10 children between 3 to 5 years of age. Staff #4 leaving the classroom created a staff to child ratio of 0:10.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2024
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“Documentation of the past 2 evaluations for staff #3 were dated 6/2022 and 11/20/2023 which was more than 12 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2024
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file of staff #1 contained documentation of a name-based search on a national sex offender website but did not contain the required NSOR verification certificate confirming their name search on the National Sex Offender Registry.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The emergency plan did not include a contingency plan or contingency fund which can help strategize how to pay for repairs, pay staff, and continue to run the business after a disaster or emergency strikes the area.”
Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2023
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The health assessment of child #3 was dated 3/29/2023 and the health assessment of child #5 was dated 4/7/2023, both more than 60 days after their start date at the facility (see coded LIS sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2023
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“The file of facility person #1 contained a tuberculosis screening dated 4/9/2019, which was more than 12 months prior to working at the facility (see coded LIS sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2023
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The file of facility person #1 contained an initial health assessment dated 4/23/2021, which was more than 12 months prior to their start date (see coded LIS sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2023
3270.133(5) Original label
“An expired EpiPen (expiration date of 1/2023) and expired Triamicinolone Ointment (expiration date of 1/2022) were stored with the children's medication in the kitchen cabinet.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2023
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The health assessments of child #1, identified as a preschooler, were dated more than 12 months apart (9/27/2021 and 11/17/2022) and the health assessments of child #4, also a preschooler, were dated 4/16/2021 and 4/26/2023, more than 12 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2023
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact form of child #1 did not contain the address of one of the individuals and child #3 did not contain any addresses for the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2023
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“An adult pair of scissors were accessible to children in a craft bin on a shelf in the main classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2023
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact form of child #4 did not contain the work address and work telephone number of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2023
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The emergency contact form of child #4 did not contain the address of the child's physician.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2023
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The file of child #1, enrolled for more than 6 months (see coded LIS sheet), did not contain documentation of the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided and child #4 contained the documentation, however it exceeded 6 months (2/20/2023 and 2/23/2022).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2023
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“The toilet in the second stall of the boy's restroom did not contain a posted handwashing sign.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2023
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first-aid kit in the STEAM classroom did not contain soap.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2023
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“Documentation of the initial emergency plan training for facility person #1 was dated 2/3/2023, which is more than 90 days from their start date at the facility (see coded LIS sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2023
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“The emergency contact information of child #2 did not contain 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 or documentation this is not applicable to the child.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2023
3270.182(3) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“The file of child #1 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2022
3270.133(3) Name on bottle
“The first aid kit in the STEAM room and in the Main room contained alcohol pads and burn cream not labeled for the use of an individual child.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2022
3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“Documentation of the influenza vaccination of child #3 was not current.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2022
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The health assessment of child #2 was not current.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2022
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact information of child #2 did not contain the address of one of the release persons identified by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2022
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“The emergency contact information of child #2 and 4 did not address 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 or documentation it was not applicable to the child.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2022
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact information of child #1 and 3 did not contain the work address and work telephone number of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2022
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The emergency contact information of child #4 did not contain the address of the child's physician.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2022
3270.123(b) Parent receives original
“The file of child #1 contained the original financial agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2022
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“A green lid containing chalk in the main classroom was cracked. The Language Lab classroom had 2 trays, which were stored with the Play-doh, which were cracked. In the outdoor play space, 2 small climbers were cracked on the deck children use to slide down the slide.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2022
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“The handwashing sign in the boy's and girl's restroom was between the 2 sinks Each sink did not contain its own handwashing sign.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2022
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“In the boy''s and girl's restrooms, toilets used by the children contained protruding bolts from the base of the toilet which could cause injury to a child if stepped on.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2022
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Suave hand sanitizing spray, labeled "keep out of the reach of children," was on the table accessible to children. Based on conversation with the facility person, their purse on the floor, under the table, contained adult medication and was accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2022
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“An electrical outlet was not covered with a protective receptacle cover by the stove in the play kitchen area.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2022
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The file of child #1 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2022
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FAQ
Yes. Project Destiny Early Lrng Ctr at Ccac/Byers Hall is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 13, 2026, with 12 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 52 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 52 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.
29, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 237-6509 to ask.
(412) 237-6509.
901 Ridge Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212. The nearest other daycare we list is Family Resources Therapeutic Preschool, 0.4 miles away.