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325 S Trenton Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
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Shady Lane School
- licensed capacity
- 239
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Shady Lane School
Shady Lane School is a child care center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 239 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 118 rules across 10 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyNAEYC accredited
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 239 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Staff-to-child ratio | Infants (six weeks to 12 months): 4:1 child-to-educator ratio |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Accreditation | NAEYC accredited, Other accreditation (PA Keystone Stars - Four Stars) |
| Licensed capacity | 239 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Shady Lane School
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance (provisional)
- Capacity
- 239 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00259782
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 16, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 10 of 10 visits · 118 rules in all · 108 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 29
- Safety and hazards 24
- Health, medication and illness 17
- Supervision and ratios 12
- Records and paperwork 11
- Building, equipment and play areas 8
- Background checks 6
- Discipline and child guidance 5
- Safe sleep 4
- Transportation 2
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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Apr 16, 2026Complaint investigation4 rules cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“Self-reported noncompliance incident occurred on 4.7.26, at approximately 10:30 AM. Staff #1 and Staff #2 were supervising a group of ten (10) toddlers in the gym. Child #2 was assigned to Staff #2's care and was left unsupervised in the gym when the group transitioned back to the Toddler Room. Staff #3 located Child #2 alone and unsupervised in the gym and returned the child to the classroom.”
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“A complaint of non-compliance was investigated. On 4.10.26, at approximately 11:00 AM, in the Pink Room, Staff #1 was physically aggressive with Child #1 when grabbing the child by the biceps/upper arms and holding the child in the air.”
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“Self-reported noncompliance incident occurred on 4.7.26, at approximately 10:30 AM. Staff #1 and Staff #2 were supervising a group of ten (10) toddlers in the gym. Child #2 was assigned to Staff #2's care and was left unsupervised in the gym when the group transitioned back to the Yellow Room. Staff #3 located Child #2 alone and unsupervised in the gym and returned the child to the classroom.”
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“A complaint of non-compliance was investigated. On 4.10.26, in the Pink Room, Staff #1 lifted Child #1 up to eye level and loudly screamed, "Stop," in Child #1's face while showing frustration.”
Dec 17, 2025Inspection26 rules cited
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“The facility lacked annual documentation of written notification to the local traffic safety authorities of the facility location and use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2026
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Documentation of the fire alarm system test showed more than 30 days between testing (7/7/25 and 8/14/25; 8/14/25 and 9/23/25).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2026
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The most recent Emergency Drill was conducted on 11/5/25, more than 12 months from the previous Emergency Drill conducted on 4/8/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2026
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The file for Staff #4 contained a health assessment dated 8/25/25 which was obtained more than 24 months from the previous health assessment dated 8/9/22. The file for Staff #8 contained a health assessment dated 10/29/25 which was obtained more than 24 months from the previous health assessment dated 1/24/23. The file for Staff #11 contained a health assessment dated 11/23/25 which was obtained more than 24 months from the previous health assessment dated 10/12/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2026
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“The most recent health report on file for Child #2, a younger toddler at the time, was dated 10/6/25 which was obtained more than 6 months from the previous health report dated 2/17/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2026
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact form for Child #1 lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2026
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“Cots lacked 2 feet of space on 3 sides in the Yellow Room (3 cots), Red Room (2 cots), Green Room (3 cots), Orange Room (4 cots), and Violet Room (2 cots).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2026
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“In the Green Room, there was a chair in the circle area with 2 protruding screws on the seat where the cover is torn, and the door hinge on the play kitchen cabinet is broken at the bottom. In the Blue Room, the plastic bin storing the yarn was broken.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2026
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“The 2nd floor restroom in the hall and the Empower room lacked a lidded waste receptacle.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2026
3270.81 Glass
“The glass door in the Empower Room lacked a visual strip or visual identification.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2026
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“There was peeling or damaged paint in the following areas: The wall by the light switch, the left wall, and the right side wall in the corner room past the elevator, the Old Pink Room; The metal display unit in the glass-doored space in the Empower Room was rusty and had flaking paint on the feet; The gray wooden castle, the red metal car, the green wooden pillars, and the green metal climber in the large outdoor play area; The front of the cabinet under the sink in the Pink Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“The ceiling in the Little Gym was leaking. In the corner room past the elevator, the Old Pink Room, the baseboard needed repaired next to the door and under the cabinet on the left wall and the glass in middle window was broken. The blue mats mounted to the walls in the Big Gym were frayed. There were stained ceiling tile in the Green Room, Orange Room, and in the 2nd floor restroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2026
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“The first aid kit in the Empower Room was on a low hook and accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2026
3270.71 Heat Source
“There was a hot water tank accessible to the children in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in the bathroom connected to the Blue room.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2026
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“The water temperature in the Yellow Room was 118°F. The water temperature in the Silver Room was 113°F. The water temperature in the Indigo Room was 119°F.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2026
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“In the Empower Room, liquid white out was on an open shelf accessible to children. In the 3rd floor kitchenette, wood stain was stored in an unlocked drawer. There was an unlocked custodian cabinet in the hallway on the 3rd floor accessible to children which contained two cans of paint and Goo Gone sealer. There was an unlocked custodian closet in the hallway on the 2nd floor accessible to children which contained bleach and Peroxy cleaner on the floor.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2026
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The file for Staff #6 contained a written evaluation dated 12/2025 which was completed more than 12 months from the previous written evaluation on file dated 1/26/24. The file for Staff #9 contained a written evaluation dated 12/2025. There was no previous written evaluation on file for Staff #9. The file for Staff #10 contained a written evaluation dated 12/2025 which was completed more than 12 months from the previous written evaluation dated 11/22/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The files for Staff #2 and #8 (See LIS Code Sheet) contained Mandated Reporter trainings obtained more than 60 months from the previous Mandated Reporter trainings. The file for Staff #2 contained Mandated Reporter training dated 11/21/25 which was obtained more than 60 months from the previous Mandated Reporter training dated 9/4/20. The file for Staff #8 contained Mandated Reporter training dated 5/28/25 which was obtained more than 60 months from the previous Mandated Reporter training dated 2/25/20.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff #3 (See LIS Code Sheet) contained an NSOR certificate dated 5/22/25 which was obtained more than 60 months from the previous NSOR certificate dated 4/30/20. The file for Staff #8 (See LIS Code Sheet) contained a PA State Police clearance dated 10/6/25 obtained more than 60 months from the previous PA State Police clearance dated 1/21/20; PA Child Abuse clearance dated 8/12/25 obtained more than 60 months from the previous PA Child Abuse clearance dated 1/28/20; DHS FBI clearance dated 5/15/25 obtained more than 60 months from the previous DHS FBI clearance dated 1/28/20; NSOR certificate dated 5/15/25 obtained more than 60 months from the previous NSOR certificate dated 4/30/20. The file for Staff #9 (See LIS Code Sheet) contained a PA State Police clearance dated 10/8/25 which was obtained more than 60 months from the previous PA State Police clearance dated 1/17/20; NSOR certificate dated 5/19/25 obtained more than 60 months from the previous NSOR certificate dated 4/30/20.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2026
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff #5 has completed first aid and CPR training, however the training was not completed through a Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) approved curriculum.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The file for Staff #8 contained fire safety training completed on 11/4/25 which was more than 12 months from the previous fire safety training dated 5/24/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“The file for Staff #3 contained pediatric first aid and CPR training completed on 6/3/25 which was obtained after the previous first aid and CPR training expired in June 2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2026
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The facility lacked a parent letter explaining the emergency plan procedures.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2026
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The most recent Emergency Plan training was conducted on 8/27/25 more than 12 months from the previous Emergency Plan training conducted on 7/31/24. The files for Staff #1 and #9 contained documentation of Emergency Plan Training completed on 8/27/25. The files for Staff #1 and #9 lacked documentation of Emergency Plan Training for the previous year. The files for Staff #3, #4, #6, #8, and #10 contained documentation of Emergency Plan Training completed on 8/27/25 which was more than 12 months from the previous Emergency Plan training conducted on 7/31/24. The file for Staff #7 contained documentation of Emergency Plan Training completed on 8/27/25 which was more than 12 months from the previous Emergency Plan training conducted on 1/10/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2026
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“In the green room on a shelf by the door, 2 pair of adult scissors, push-pins, and a jaw-style staple remover were accessible to children. In the blue room in an unlocked drawer at the sink there was a potato peeler. Also, in the blue room a stapler was on a low shelf accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2026
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The file for Child #2 lacked information about the child's growth and development on an approved form. The most recent information about the child's growth and development was reported on 10/3/25 which was more than 6 months from the previous report dated 3/7/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2026
Oct 28, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“Continued Non-Compliance: On 10/28/25 at approximately 10:05am in the Red Room, Staff #1 identified 4 of the 5 children in their supervision group; When prompted, Staff #1 utilized their ID Tags and correctly identified the 5th child in their supervision group. On 10/28/25 at approximately 10:10am, in the Blue Room, Staff #2 identified 8 of the 9 children in their supervision group; Staff #2 had 8 ID Tags and a sticky note for the 9th child. On 10/28/25, at approximately 10:30am, Staff #3, #4, and #5 were each supervising 4YT in the outdoor play area; Staff #3, #4, and #5 left the ID Tags in the classroom. On 10/28/25, at approximately 10:35am, Staff #6 was observed to be supervising 3 children at the restroom; Staff #6 had 6 ID Tags. 5 of the ID Tags were for children being supervised by other staff in the outside play area at that time. On 11/13/25 at approximately 2:55pm in the Yellow Room, Staff #7 reported that they did not have ID Tags for the 6 OT they were supervising; Staff #8 had 6 ID Tags but only 5 OT were present in their supervision group. On 11/13/25, at approximately 3:00pm, Staff #9 identified 6 of the 7 children in their supervision group; When prompted, Staff #9 utilized their ID Tags and correctly identified the 7th child in their supervision group. Previously Cited on 5/6/25”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2026
Sep 23, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The files for Staff #5, #9, #10, #11, and #12 lacked documentation of emergency plan training at initial time of hire. The file for Staff #7 contained emergency plan training dated 7/31/24, more than 12 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2025
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #2 did not complete following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 1 and Part 2 dated 4/21/25. Staff person #3 did not complete following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 1, dated 6/8/25, and Part 2, dated 9/17/25. Staff person #4 did not complete following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric first aid and CPR training dated 10/12/24. Staff person #9 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 3270.31(f)(1-9). Staff #12 has completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training, however the training was completed through a trainer that has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training curriculum.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff #8 contained a PA Child Abuse clearance dated 9/14/25 which was obtained after starting in a child care position (See LIS Code Sheet). The file for Staff #12 contained an FBI Clearance dated 5/28/25 and NSOR Certificate dated 5/30/25 which were obtained after starting in a child care position (See LIS Code Sheet). The file for Staff #12 lacked the required out of state clearances. The file for Staff #16 lacked the required out of state clearances. The file for Staff #15 lacked an FBI clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for Staff Person #1 contained a mandated reporter training dated 5/28/25 which was obtained more than 60 months from the previous mandated reporter training dated 2/25/20.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The files for Staff #9 and #10, identified as GS, lacked documentation of staff qualifications for the position in which they were performing. The file for Staff #16, serving as an aide, lacked documentation of qualifications for the position in which they were performing.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The health assessment on file for Staff #9, dated 8/25/25, was obtained after starting work in a child care position. There is no health assessment on file for Staff #11. The health assessment on file for Staff #14, dated 12/12/24, was obtained after starting work in a child care position.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025
3270.192(4) CPSL information
“The file for Staff #13 lacked a disclosure statement.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file for Staff #5 lacked one written, nonfamily reference from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. The files for Staff #6, #8, #9, and #10 lacked two written nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Documentation of the fire alarm system test shows more than 30 days between testing. (5/7/25 and 6/9/25; 8/14/25 and 9/23/25)”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“At approximately 3:00pm, CR observed 2 infants sleeping in cribs in the Rainbow Room that lacked at least 2 feet of free space on three sides.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025
Jul 15, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.162(c) Not withheld as discipline
“Based staff interviews, it was verified that Staff Person #1 and #2 withheld a popsicle from Child #1 on 6/2/25 because the child had refused to take a nap.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2025
May 6, 2025Complaint investigation6 rules cited
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“Based on the facility's fire drill log, a drill has not been conducted in over 60 days. The last documented drill occurred 1/28/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2025
3270.119 Infant sleep position
“At approximately 10:55AM child #1 and child #2, both infants, were observed sleeping in inclined seats in the Rainbow Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2025
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“At approximately 11:05AM Staff #1 and Staff #2 were observed with 12 children (2 PS and 10 OT) in room 105. When asked to identify the children they were responsible for supervising, staff #1 and staff #2 named the same two children during multiple attempts to identify their assigned groups. This left two children unidentified as assigned to a care group. In the gym, staff #3 and staff #4 were observed with 10 YTs. When asked, staff #4 was unable to identify which children she was assigned to supervise. Staff #4 named 2 children already identified as part of staff #3's assigned care group.”
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff persons #6, #7, and #8 have not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 4/24/20 for staff #6, 1/27/20 for staff #7, and 2/21/20 for staff #8.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2025
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #5 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric CPR and Pediatric First Aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2025
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“4/16/26 between 9:30-10:50AM staff #1 was responsible for the supervision of 11 PS children on 3 occasions. Sixteen children were present. Staff #2 exited the room with 5 children two separate times while Staff #1 remained in the room with the other 11 children. Later, staff #1 exited the room to go to the playground with 11 PS children. Staff #2 remained in the room with 5 children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2025
May 6, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“Based on the facility's fire drill log, a drill has not been conducted in over 60 days. The last documented drill occurred 1/28/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2025
3270.119 Infant sleep position
“At approximately 10:55AM child #1 and child #2, both infants, were observed sleeping in inclined seats in the Rainbow Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2025
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“At approximately 11:05AM Staff #1 and Staff #2 were observed with 12 children (2 PS and 10 OT) in room 105. When asked to identify the children they were responsible for supervising, staff #1 and staff #2 named the same two children during multiple attempts to identify their assigned groups. This left two children unidentified as assigned to a care group. In the gym, staff #3 and staff #4 were observed with 10 YTs. When asked, staff #4 was unable to identify which children she was assigned to supervise. Staff #4 named 2 children already identified as part of staff #3's assigned care group.”
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff persons #6, #7, and #8 have not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 4/24/20 for staff #6, 1/27/20 for staff #7, and 2/21/20 for staff #8.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2025
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #5 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric CPR and Pediatric First Aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2025
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“4/16/26 between 9:30-10:50AM staff #1 was responsible for the supervision of 11 PS children on 3 occasions. Sixteen children were present. Staff #2 exited the room with 5 children two separate times while Staff #1 remained in the room with the other 11 children. Later, staff #1 exited the room to go to the playground with 11 PS children. Staff #2 remained in the room with 5 children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2025
Dec 10, 2024Inspection32 rules cited
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“There is peeling paint in the Red room under the mirror. There is peeling paint in the Orange room around the far left window and around the stars along the window wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“The toilet in the bathroom off the Violet room lacked a handwashing sign. The sink in the bathroom off the Red room lacked a handwashing sign.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The file for Staff Person #1 lacked the one hour Health and Safety Update as per Announcement C-22-06.”
3270.27(a)(4) Contact when ended
“The facility's emergency plan lacked a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and instructions as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children as per Announcement C-22-04.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The parent letter lacked information explaining the emergency procedures for lockdown situation and accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“Staff Person #7 completed pediatric first aid and CPR training on 10/12/24, more than 24 months from the previous training on 8/11/22. Staff Person #14 completed pediatric first aid and CPR on 5/24/24 more than 24 months from the previous training on 3/8/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff Person #4 lacked a current FBI clearance; the FBI clearance in the file for Staff Person #4 was dated 8/22/19. The file for Staff Person #5 contained a Volunteer PA Criminal Clearance. The file for Staff Person #10 lacked a current FBI clearance; the FBI clearance in the file for Staff Person #10 was dated 5/24/19. The file for Staff Person #11 contained an NSOR dated 11/6/19 which was obtained more than 60 months ago. The file for Staff Person #11 contained an FBI clearance dated 12/2/24, more than 60 months from the previous clearance dated 10/17/19. The file for Staff Person #12 lacked an NSOR clearance as well as a DHS FBI clearance. The file for Staff Person #12 contained a Criminal Justice FBI clearance dated 8/28/24. The file for Staff Person #13 contained a PA Child Abuse clearance dated 11/23/24 which was obtained after starting in a child care position (See LIS Code Sheet). The file for Staff Person #25 lacked a Texas Criminal History Check and the Texas Sex Offender Registry Check.”
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for Staff Person #11 contained a mandated reported training dated 8/26/19 which was obtained more than 60 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2025
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for Staff Person #1 lacked a copy of their High School Diploma and years of experience working with children. The file for Staff Person #12 lacked documentation of education and years of experience working with children. The file for Staff Person #16 lacked documentation of experience working with children. The file for Staff Person # 21 lacked documentation of education and years of experience working with children. The file for Staff Person #22 lacked documentation of education and years of experience working with children. The file for Staff Person #23 lacked documentation of education and years of experience working with children. The file for Staff Person #24 lacked documentation of education and years of experience working with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2025
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The file for Staff Person #7 contained a staff evaluation completed in October 2024 more than 12 months after the previous staff evaluation dated June 2022; The file for Staff Person #19 contained a staff evaluation completed in October 2024 more than 12 months after the previous staff evaluation dated May 2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2025
3270.71 Heat Source
“There was a hot water tank accessible to the children in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in the bathroom connected to the Blue room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility's policy for Shaken Baby Syndrome/Abusive Head Trauma lacked prevention and identification of child maltreatment as per Announcement C-22-03.”
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The health report on file for Child #5, a toddler (See LIS Code Sheet), was dated 7/29/24 more than 6 months after the previous health report dated 7/31/23. The health report for Child #6, a toddler (See LIS Code Sheet) was dated 11/4/24 more than 6 months after the previous health report dated 4/20/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
3270.131(e) ACIP recommended immunization record
“The file for Child #7, enrolled more than 60 days, lacked verification of vaccinations in accordance with the ACIP.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“The file for Staff Person #2 contained 3 of the 12 required annual training hours for the most recent review period, June 2023 and June 2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2025
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“Documentation of the fire alarm system test shows more than 30 days between testing. (11/1/24 and 12/6/24; 8/5/24 and 9/9/24; 3/7/24 and 4/8/24)”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact form for Child #1 lacked the release person's address and phone number; The emergency contact forms for Child #3, Child #8, Child #9, and Child #10 lacked the release person's address.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2025
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The financial agreement for Child #4 was last updated on 7/25/23, more than 6 months ago. The emergency contact form for Child #10 was updated on 9/6/24 more than 6 months after the previous review dated 9/18/23. The financial agreement for Child #10 was updated on 11/12/24 more than 6 months after the previous review dated 12/5/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact form for Child #1, Child #4, Child #5, Child #6, Child #8 and Child #10 lacked the enrolling parent's work address and work phone number; The emergency contact form for Child #3 lacked the enrolling parent's home address, work address, and work phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2025
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“The bathroom off the Blue room lacked a lidded waste receptacle.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2025
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“The cribs in the Rainbow Room lacked 2 feet of space around them while in use. An infant was sleeping in a crib in the corner next to the rocking chair and there was a bouncy seat on the other side of the crib impeding access. Another child was observed sleeping in a crib next to two other empty cribs on either side less than 2 feet apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2025
3270.102(a)/3270.103 Clean and good repair/Small Toys and Objects
“The play couch in the Orange room has a ripped vinyl covering on the corner, exposing foam padding to children still placing objects in their mouths. The changing pad in the Silver room has a hole in the final covering.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2025
3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“The file for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, Child #5, Child #6, Child #7, Child #8, Child #9, and Child #10 contained the original fee agreement form signed by the parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2025
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The facility lacked a current annual emergency drill. The most recent emergency drill was recorded on 11/16/23, more than 12 months ago.”
3270.123(a) Signed
“The agreement form for Child # 1 lacked the signature of the operator.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The files for Staff Person #16, Staff Person #20, and Staff Person #21 lacked one written, nonfamily reference from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. The files for Staff Person #1, Staff Person #5, Staff Person #12, Staff Person #13, Staff Person #15, Staff Person #22, Staff Person #24, and Staff Person #25 lacked two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“The health assessment on file for Staff Person #4 (See LIS Code Sheet) lacks assessment results for communicable diseases.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025
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 #15 (See LIS Code Sheet) contained a health assessment dated 8/14/23, and TB screening results dated 8/21/23 which were more than 12 months old when hired. The file for Staff Person #18 (See LIS Code Sheet) contained a health assessment dated 1/8/24 which was more than 24 months from the previous health assessment dated 12/29/21. The file for Staff Person #12 (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked a health assessment. The file for Staff Person #24 (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked a health assessment.”
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“The Pink room lacked a copy of the emergency transportation plan displayed conspicuously in the child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2025
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“The files for Staff Person #3, Staff Person #8, and Staff Person #9 completed professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR on 5/24/2024, more than 90 days following their date of hire (See LIS Code Sheet). The file for Staff Person #4 lacked a pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR training provided by a certified PQAS instructor more than 90 days following their date of hire (See LIS Code Sheet). The pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR on file for Staff Person #4 completed on 4/14/24 was not provided by a certified PQAS instructor. The files for Staff Person #5 completed professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR on 12/10/2024, more than 90 days following their date of hire (See LIS Code Sheet). The files for Staff Person #6 completed professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR on 12/10/2024, more than 90 days following their date of hire (See LIS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The emergency contact form for Child #7 lacked the name of the physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2025
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The files for child #4, #5, #6, #9 & #10 contained child growth and development forms dated more than 6 months ago. The file for Child #4 contained a child growth and development form dated 9/24/23. The file for Child #5 contained a child growth and development form dated 10/13/23. The file for Child #6 contained a child growth and development form dated 10/25/23. The file for Child #9 contained a child growth and development form dated for the Fall of 2023. The file for Child #10 contained a child growth and development form dated October 2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2025
May 7, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“Staff #1 and staff #2 were supervising a group of 9 younger toddlers in the facility's outdoor play space. As staff #1 and staff #2 were transitioning the children from the building to the area designated for younger children in the outdoor play space, child #1 stopped midway between the two points while the staff and children continued to move ahead. Child #1 was left alone and unsupervised until staff #3 entered the outdoor play space and discovered the child had been left behind.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“Staff #1 and staff #2 were supervising a group of 9 younger toddlers in the facility's outdoor play space. As staff #1 and staff #2 were transitioning the children from the building to the area designated for younger children in the outdoor play space, child #1 stopped midway between the two points while the staff and children continued to move ahead. Child #1 was left alone and unsupervised until staff #3 entered the outdoor play space and discovered the child had been left behind.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2024
Dec 27, 2023Inspection36 rules cited
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“There was no means for children to dry their hands after handwashing at the sink in room G4..”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2024
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The record for child #6 lacked a current health report.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2024
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The operator did not provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2024
3270.166(1) Written statement
“A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule was not obtained from the parents of child #8 and #9, who are both infants.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The TB results for Staff Person #4 were read after the staff person's start date. The file for Staff Person #5 did not include an updated health assessment conducted within the past 24 months. The date of the initial health assessment for Staff Person #6, #11 and #15 was after their start date. (See LIS Code Sheets). The current health assessment for Staff Person #7, #8, #9 and #13 was dated more than 24 months following the date of their previous health assessment. The initial health assessment for Staff Person #12 was conducted more than one year prior to the staff person's start date and is not valid.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2024
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The record for child #2, #4 and #5 lacked an initial health report more than 60 days following their first day of attendance. The record for child #7 contained an initial health report dated more than 60 days following their first day of attendance.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Testing of fire detection system every 30 days was not documented.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2024
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“A fire drill was not conducted at least once every 60 days during the period from 10/20/2023 to 1/3/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2024
3270.171(c) Safe routes posted
“Written notification of safe routes were not posted in the child care facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2024
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“The operator did not notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2024
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“Staff Person #2, #3, #5, #7, #8 and #9 did not receive training regarding the emergency plan on an annual basis during the period of time between the dates of their current and previous trainings. Staff Person #6, #10 and #15 received training regarding the emergency plan more than 90 days following their date of hire. (See LIS Code Sheet)”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2024
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“Garbage bags were being stored in an unlocked cabinet under the diaper changing table in room 101, accessible and posing a suffocation hazard to children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2024
3270.20(e)/3270.182(7) Copies of reports in file at facility/Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving children in care at the facility were not retained at the facility in an accident file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“There was sunscreen being stored in an unlocked cabinet under the diaper changing table in room 101.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2024
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The record for Staff Person #1 lacked verification of the required education and child care experience for them to be qualified to work as an assistant group supervisor.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2024
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The director did not complete a written evaluation for Staff Person #8 within the past year.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The record for Staff Person #7 included a current State Police Clearance dated more than 60 months following the date of their previous clearance. The record for Staff Person #10 and #11 included a current State Police Clearance dated more than 45 days following their first day working at the facility. The record for Staff Person #11 included a current NSOR Verification Certificate dated more than 45 days following their first day working at the facility. The disclosure statement in the record for Staff Person #10, #12 and #20 were not dated. The record for Staff Person #17 did not include a disclosure statement. The record for Staff Person #21, who has resided out of state within the past five years, did not include the required out of state clearances.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The operator's policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment did not address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment, as per Announcement C-22-03. Staff Person #5, #7, #8, #9, #13, #14 and #19 completed the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 following the prescribed timeframe of December 30, 2022, as required by OCDEL per Announcement C-22-06.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2024
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 displayed in room G1 and room 201.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2024
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“An emergency contact form was not present in room G1 for child #10 who was receiving care in the space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2024
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The emergency contact information for child #4 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff Person #6, #15, #16 and #19 completed the CCDBG Health and Safety training more than 90 days following their date of hire. (See LIS Code Sheet)”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff Person #1 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: CCDBG Health and Safety training. (see LIS code sheet)”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“Staff Person #2, #5, #7, #8 and #9 did not participate in fire safety training, at least annually, during the period of time between their current and previous training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“The current Pediatric First Aid/CPR certification for Staff Person #18 was completed following the expiration of their previous certification.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2024
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The record for child #3 and #7 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The record for staff #1 and #10 lacked two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2024
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“The emergency contact information for child #4 did not include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2024
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The emergency contact information for child #4 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2024
3270.71 Heat Source
“There was no door or other barrier being used to prevent children from entering the kitchen area from the hallway, which made the kitchen stove and warming equipment, sources of heat exceeding 110°, accessible to children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2024
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“The agreement for child #2 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2024
3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“The agreement for child #1 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2024
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“The written plan of daily activities was not posted in room 111.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2024
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“The Pediatric First Aid/CPR Certification in the record for Staff Person #16 was completed more than 90 days following their date of hire. (See LIS Code Sheet)”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2024
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“The bathroom in room 104 was equipped with a waste receptacle that was not lidded.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2024
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“A handwashing sign was not posted at the sink in room 105.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2024
Show 3 earlier visits
- Mar 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 13, 2022Inspection18 rules cited
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The written staff evaluations on file for Facility Person #2 were dated 8.23.21 and 10.18.22. The written staff evaluations for Facility Person #4 were dated 8.10.21 and 9.12.22. The written staff evaluations for Facility Person #5 were dated 8.21.21 and 10.4.22. Written evaluations are to be completed at least once every 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2022
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“A lidded can was missing from a sink in Classroom 203.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2022
3270.131(d)(7)/3270.131(d)(8) Free from contagious/communicable disease/Age appropriate screenings complete
“The current health report on file for Child #2 lacked information to include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. The assessment also lacked a statement that they had received age-appropriate screenings recommended by the AAP since the time of the previous health report.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2023
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“The file for Child #5, an infant, lacked an updated health report that had been completed within the last 6 months. The last assessment on file was dated 1.4.22.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2023
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“A cracked bin with a potential pinch point was observed in Classrooms 201 and 203. In Classroom #104 a torn cushion was observed on a couch intended for children receiving care in the space.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2022
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“The health and safety training on file for Facility Person #8 was not completed within 90 days of starting at the facility. The health and safety training was completed 98 days after starting.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Facility Person #1 lacked a request for an NSOR Certificate prior to starting at the facility. The NSOR certificate on file was dated 14 days after starting at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2022
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for Facility Person, a Staff Person, #3 lacked a Child Abuse Clearance that had been completed for employment purposes. The Child Abuse Clearance on file was a Volunteer Clearance. The files for Facility Person's #6 and #9 lacked a signed disclosure statement prior to starting at the Facility. The disclosure statements were completed 14 days after starting for both Facility Persons. The mandated reporter training on file for Facility Person #8 was not completed within 90 days of starting at the facility. The training was completed 97 days after starting at the Facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2022
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“The first aid kit in Classroom #102 was observed in an unlocked backpack on a low chair that could be accessible to children receiving care in the space.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file for Facility Person #7 lacked two written, nonfamily references attesting to their suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2022
3270.131(a) Health information
“The file for Child #1, an older toddler, lacked an initial health assessment and the child has exceeded 60 days in care at this time (refer to LIS code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2023
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The emergency plan on file lacked information related to accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2023
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The updates to the emergency contact forms and financial agreements on file for Children #2, #4 and #6 exceeded 6 months between updates. The emergency contact forms on file for Child #2 were dated 8.11.21 and 5.13.22 and the agreement was dated 8.26.21. The emergency contact forms on file for Child #4 were dated 3.31.22 and 12.4.22 and the agreement on file is dated 4.5.22. The emergency contact forms on file for Child #6 were dated 2.9.22 and 11.13.22 and the agreement forms were dated 2.27.22 and 12.7.22.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2023
3270.151(c)(5) Physician/CRNP assessment
“The health assessment on file for Facility Person #10 lacked information related to the physician's assessment of their suitability to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2023
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“The current health assessment on file for Facility Person #5 lacked the results of an examination for communicable diseases.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The emergency plan on file at the facility lacked continuity of operations in the aftermath of a disaster as required by Federal Regulation.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2023
3270.133(4) Locked
“An Auvi Q medication was observed in an unlocked backpack on a low chair in Classroom #102. The unlocked backpack could be accessible to children receiving care in the space.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2022
3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The immunization record on file for Child #3 lacked verification that they had received their 6-month DTAP, HIB and Pneumococcal immunizations. The immunization record on file for Child #4 lacked verification that the child has received an annual influenza vaccination. Written exemptions were not on file for children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2023
Dec 22, 2021Inspection19 rules cited
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The emergency plan training in the file for staff person #11 was dated after their initial employment. Facility person #15 had emergency plan training, but the training was not documented.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The last 2 Mandated Reporter trainings in the file for staff person #20 were dated more than 60 months apart. The file for facility person #21, employed more than 90 days, did not include Mandated Reporter training.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The disclosure statement in the file for staff person #9 and #13 were not able to be verified timely as neither document was dated. Based on review of the file for staff person #11 and on conversation with the individual, they had resided in Nevada in the previous 5 years and their file did not include any of Nevada's clearances. The FBI clearance and NSOR Certificate in the file for staff person #11 was dated after they began working with children. Based on review of the file for staff person #14 and on conversation with the individual, they had resided in DC in the previous 5 years and their file did not include any of DC's clearances. The FBI clearance and NSOR Certificate in the file for staff person #14 was dated after they began working with children. The state police clearance in the file for staff person #14 was missing a disposition when the individual began working with children and they continued to work without the disposition for approximately 2 months. The child abuse, FBI and NSOR certificate in the file for individual #15 were dated after the individual began working as a facility person. The facility did not have a provisional hire waiver at the time of the inspection. The last 2 SP, CA and FBI for #20 were dated more than 60 months apart and the individual continued to work with children with expired clearances.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2022
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The initial evaluation in the file for staff person #17 was dated more than 12 months after the individual began working with children. There was no evaluation in the file for staff person #23, employed more than 12 months. The last two evaluations in the file for the following staff were dated more than 12 months apart: 1, 3, 18, 20, 22, 26, 27, 28 and 30.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2022
3270.35(b) Group sup qualifications
“Based on review of the file for staff person #2 and #7, both holding the title of group supervisor, they did not have the qualifications to be a group supervisor because they did not have an associates degree. Based on review of the file for staff person #8, holding the title of group supervisor, they did not have qualifications to be a group supervisor as their bachelor's degree was in an unrelated field and did not include 30 credits in a related field.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2022
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“In the large indoor gym, observed a large loft. On the first landing of the loft, observed carpet which was starting to come loose and was fraying. This causes a tripping hazard to the children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2022
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“At approximately 10:45 am, staff persons #3, #4 and #5 were in the Gold room with 4 infants. Staff person #4 was sitting in a rocking chair holding child #2 in their arms. When asked to identify the children for whom they were responsible, staff person #4 identified child #1, a 2 month old, who was asleep in a crib on the back wall of the room. With the lights dimmed in the room, based on the position of the crib, the direction the child was laying and where staff person #4 was sitting, the staff person could not see the child's face or assess the child at that time.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2021
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“At approximately 10:30 am, in the orange room, staff person #1 and #2 were present with 8 older toddlers. Staff person #1, who was sitting on the carpeted floor with a group of children, identified 2 children that were in the classroom bathroom, which they could not see, hear, direct or assess from where they were sitting.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2021
3270.123(b) Parent receives original
“The agreement forms in the file for child #2, #4, #5, #6 and #7 included two different colors of ink and the director confirmed that those forms were the originals.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2022
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact information in the file for child #7 did not include dad's work address.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2022
3270.124(f) Updated every 6 months
“The last update in writing by a parent on the agreement form in the file for child #6 was dated more than 6 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2022
3270.131(e)(2)(i) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The most recent list of immunizations in the file for child #3, a 2 year-old, was missing 1 of 4 Pneumococcal vaccines. The last flu shot in the file for child #5, a 2 year-old, and child #8, a 4 year-year old, was in 2020. The most recent list of immunizations in the file for child #6, a 5 year-old was missing the following vaccinations: 2 of 3 Hep B, 2 of 4 DTAP, 3 of 4 HIB, 3 of 4 pneumococcal, 2 of 3 polio and 1 of 2 [name] None of the files included a written statement of exemption by a parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2022
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The health assessment in the file for staff person #5, #8, #9, #10 and #11 was dated after they began working with children. The health assessment in the file for staff person #12 was more dated more than 12 months before the individual began working with children. The last 2 health assessments in the file for #19 were dated more than 24 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2022
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“The TB screening in the file for staff person #5, #8, #10 and #11was dated after they began working with children. There was no evidence of a TB screening in the file for staff person #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2022
3270.171(c) Safe routes posted
“There was not written notification of safe pick-up and drop-off routes posted at a conspicuous location at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file for staff person #8 and facility person #21did not include any letters of reference. The file for staff person #14 and #15 included only 1 letter of reference.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2022
3270.31(h) Health and Safety Training
“There was no health and safety training in the file for staff person #24, employed more than 90 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2022
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The facility did not have proof of purchase of their fire detection system, which is interconnected.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2022
3270.18(a) On file at facility
“The facility has general liability insurance, but a copy of the current policy was not on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2022
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Pittsburgh, PA 15208 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Pittsburgh, PA 15208 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Pittsburgh, PA 15208 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Questions about Shady Lane School
Is Shady Lane School licensed?
Yes. Shady Lane School is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Shady Lane School last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 16, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Shady Lane School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 118 rules across 10 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 108 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 Shady Lane School care for?
239, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Shady Lane School accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Shady Lane School's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Shady Lane School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 243-4040 to ask.
What is Shady Lane School's phone number?
(412) 243-4040.
Where is Shady Lane School?
100 N Braddock Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15208. The nearest other daycare we list is YMCA of Greater PGH/Environmental Charter School, 0.2 miles away.