Cynthia K Francks Child Care
2140 Ardmore Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA
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Shanny the Nanny Early Learning Center is a child care center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 109 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 53 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
|---|---|
| Approach | Play-based |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 109 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Shanny the Nanny Early Learning Center has not listed its tuition.
State record
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 22, 2026: 11 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 53 rules in all · 53 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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3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“There were five ripped mats with exposed foam in the OT room.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2026
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for staff #1 lacked verification of childcare experience. The file for staff #2 lacked proof of education.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2026
3270.192(4) CPSL information
“The files for staff #1 and #2 lacked a disclosure statement .”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2026
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file for staff #2 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: May 1, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff #1 contained a current NSOR clearance dated 3/19/26, that was obtained after staff #1 start date working with children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2026
3270.66(c) Toxic use- no contamination
“There were Clorox wipes, Lysol bottle, hand body lotion, Vaseline and disinfecting spray on the YT food prepping area while serving breakfast.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2026
3270.67(a) Trash removed once a day
“There was a filled garbage bag that appeared to be from the previous day outside the preschool room door, on the hallway.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2026
3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle
“There was an unlidded garbage can that contained trash contaminated by human secretions located in the playground.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“There was a damaged ceiling tile in the pre -k room.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2026
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“According to the Fire Drill Log the fire drill has not been conducted once every 60 days. The last fire drill was conducted on 11/1/25.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2026
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“The garbage can use in the diapering area in the OT room lacked a garbage bag.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2026
3270.133(5) Original label
“The Albuterol Sulfate medication for child # 9 was expired. The medication expiration date was 10/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.131(e)(3) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Dismissal policy
“The file for child # 1 a preschooler contained a current health report dated 12/17/25. The report was obtained after 12 months the prior report was dated 10/9/24 . The file for child # 2 a preschooler lacked an updated health report. The previous health report was dated 6/26/24. The file for child # 3 a preschooler contained a current health report dated 10/24/25. The report was obtained after 12 months the prior report was dated 3/22/24 . The file for child # 4 a preschooler lacked an updated health report. The previous health report was dated 9/23/24. The file for child # 5 a preschooler contained a current health report dated 11/12/25. The report was obtained after 12 months the prior report was dated 11/9/23”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“The file for child #2 lacked the 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, on the Emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026
3270.107 Refrigerator
“The refrigerator thermometer in room 12 was 46 degrees.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“There was a cracked plastic lid in one of the cubbies on the hallway. There were a ripped stuff animal and a cracked plastic bin in the Pre-K room. There was a broken Christmas tree toy in the sand box in the preschool room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid -kit in the preschool was missing gloves.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“On December 19 at 8:03 am staff #1 was alone caring for 2 YT and 4 OT In room 12.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The file for staff # 3 contained a current fire safety training certificate dated 11/10/25 the training pass one year. The Prior certificate was dated.9/10/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“The file for staff # 5 contained a current Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR training dated 11/25-11/27. The training was not obtained prior to the expiration of the previous certificate dated 8/20/23-8/20/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026
3270.163(b) Breakfast items from three groups
“On 12/19/25 during the renewal inspection the facility served the children French toast sticks and water. The breakfats lacked 2 items, Protein, milk or fruit.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“The file for staff # 5 lacked 11 out of 12 required hours of annual childcare training, from 12/19/23 to 12/19/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file for staff #2 contained a current health assessment dated 11/7/25. It was not obtained within 24 months of the previous assessment dated 10/30/23. The file for staff #3 contained a current health assessment dated 11/11/24. It was not obtained within 24 months of the previous assessment dated 4/19/22. The file for staff #4 contained a current health assessment dated 11/14/25. It was not obtained within 24 months of the previous assessment dated 10/2/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026
3270.133(7) Medication log
“The operator was not maintaining a medication log for a nonprescription medication , Neosporin for child #6. The operator was not maintaining a medication log for a nonprescription medication lotion for child #7. The operator was not maintaining a medication log for a nonprescription medication , Cera Ve Moisturizing lotion for child #8.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026
3270.133(7) Medication log
“The operator was not maintaining a medication log for a nonprescription medication, Neosporin for child #4.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2025
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file for staff #2 contained a current health assessment dated 11/11/24. It was not obtained within 24 months of the previous assessment dated 4/19/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2025
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“The file for staff # 1 lacked the date when the TB test was applied or read.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“The file for staff # 3 contained a current Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR training dated 10/24. The training was not obtained prior to the expiration of the previous certificate dated 5/25/22-5/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility policy to identify the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma lacked the Child Maltreatment statement. The facility emergency plan lacked the updates regarding the Continuity of Operations requirements.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“There was a cracked ceiling tyle with water damage in the young toddler room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“There was a cracked clear bin in the preschool room. There was a cracked bin lid in the older toddler room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2025
3270.107 Refrigerator
“The thermometer in the preschool refrigerator was 48°.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2025
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The file for child # 2 lacked the address of the child's physician or source of medical care on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2025
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“The file for child # 1 lacked the 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, on the Emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2025
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“The file for child # 1 a young toddler contained a current health report dated 10/23/04 that was not updated within 6 months. The previous report was dated 2/28/24. The file for child # 3 an older toddler contained a current health report dated 12/3/24 that was not updated within 6 months. The previous report was dated 9/6/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2025
3270.133(3) Name on bottle
“There was a cough syrup in the preschool room that lacked the name of the child for whom the medication is intended.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2025
3270.72(c) Good repair
“There was a damage window screen in the Pre -K room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Although Staff #8 had Mandated Reporter Training at the time of the Renewal Inspection it was observed that Staff #8 had not completed Mandated Reporter within 90 days of hire. The file for Staff #9 contained Mandated Reporter Trainings that were updated in an interval greater than 60 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff #2 contained a Child Abuse clearance and FBI Clearance that were updated in an interval greater than 60 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“In Room 7 there were doors on the cabinets that were loose and hanging creating a pinching hazard for the children in care. In the outdoor play space there was a divot in the squishy surface that created a tripping hazard for the children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2024
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“The file for Staff #5 lacked 12 hours of annual childcare training.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Although the file for Staff #6 contained Pediatric First Aid and CPR it was observed that the current Pediatric First Aid and CPR was not obtained prior to the expiration of the previous training. Although the file for Staff # 8 contained Pediatric First Aid and CPR it was observed that Staff #8 did not obtain Pediatric First Aid and CPR within 90 days of hire. 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 First Aid/CPR).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2023
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The Emergency Contact form for Child #3 lacked signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2023
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file for Staff #5 lacked a Health Assessment conducted within the previous 12 months. The file for Staff #7 contained Health Assessments updated in a interval greater than 24 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2023
3270.133(6) Written consent
“The medication for Child #4 stored at the facility lacked parental written consent.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2023
3270.133(2) Written instructions
“There were no written instructions provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine for the medicine belonging to Child #7 at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2023
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The files for Child #1, #3, and #4 enrolled for more that 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of an influenzas vaccination as required based on the child's age as per the ACIP recommended schedule. The file for Child #2, enrolled for more that 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of a 4th dose of the DTAP vaccination as required based on the child's age as per the ACIP recommended schedule.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2023
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for Child #3, a Preschooler, contained Health Reports that had been updated in an interval greater than 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2023
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The Emergency Contact Form for Child #5 and #6 lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2023
3270.105 High Chairs
“In Room 9, there were three blue seats that were a part of the high toddler table that were in use that were missing the required seat straps.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The last two fire safety trainings in the file for staff person #1 were dated more than 12 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2023
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The staff file #3 did not contain an evaluation completed within the previous 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The file for Staff #5 lacked the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update. Although Staff #8 had the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update training at the time of the Renewal Inspection it was observed that Staff #8 had not completed the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update by the compliance date of 12/30/22 as set forth in Announcement C-22-06.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2023
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e) Immunization record/ACIP recommended immunization record
“The file for Child #4 contained a health report which did not include a review of the child's immunized status.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2022
3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The health reports for the following children lacked verification of ongoing vaccines in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. The report for Child #2 lacked an influenza vaccination. The report for Child #4 lacked a 4th dose of the pneumococcal vaccine.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2022
3270.133(2) Written instructions
“There was no prescription for the Epi-Pen belonging to Child #7.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2022
3270.133(6) Written consent
“The medication for Child #6 and #8 lacked written parental consent.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2022
3270.182(1) Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for Child #1 lacked an initial health report within 60 days of attendance.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2022
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“The file for Staff # 1 and #8, lacked acceptable verification of experience and education or training. Staff #1 and #8 were present on the day of inspection acting as an AGS.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file for Saff #7, lacked two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2022
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“The file for Staff #6, lacked documentation for 2 hours of the required 12 hours of annual childcare training.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2022
3270.131(a)/3270.131(e) Health information/ACIP recommended immunization record
“The file for Child #1 lacked an initial health report within 60 days of attendance.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2022
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #2, #5, and #7 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): (Health and Safety Basics). Staff person #3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): (Pediatric First Aid/CPR).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2022
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #4 and #7 had not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The file for Staff #4 (See LIS CODE Sheet) contained Fire Safety trainings that were dated more than 12 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2022
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“Located in Room 6 were sharp teacher scissors and a stapler on the desk that were accessible and posing a threat to the children in care. Located in Room 8 was an accessible unlocked drawer that contained push pins creating a protrusion hazard to the children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2022
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“The first aid kit located in Room 12 was hanging on a lower hook that was accessible to the children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2022
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“The second stall in the main children's bathroom lacked a hand washing sign posted at the toilet.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2022
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The file for Child # 1 lacked a child service report within the 6 months of enrollment and after 10/31/22, the date of reinstatement of this regulation.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2022
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“The Agreement for Child #3 and #5 lacked the date of the child's admission”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2022
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The Emergency Contact Form for Child #1 lacked the telephone number of the child's physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2022
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The Emergency Contact Form for Child #1 lacked the health insurance coverage policy number for the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2022
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for Child #3, a preschooler, contained two health reports that were dated more than 12 months apart. The file for Child #4, a preschooler, lacked an updated health report within the previous 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2022
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact information in the file for child #2 did not include a work phone number for the child's mother.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2022
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact information in the file for child #2 did not include addresses for the 3 release persons. The emergency contact information in the file for child #3 did not include either a city or zip code for the 3 release persons and no address number for one of the individuals..”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2022
3270.133(2) Written instructions
“There was no prescription for the epi-pen belonging to child #4.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2022
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The last two health assessments in the file for staff person #6 were dated more than 24 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2022
3270.31(h) Health and Safety Training
“The health and safety training on topics #1 through #9 in the file for staff person #1, as required by regulation 31f, was dated after 6/17/21. Staff person #1 was hired before 12/19/20.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2022
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“Based on review of the facility's fire drill log, two consecutive drills were conducted on 6/18/21 and 8/18/21, which is 61 days apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2022
3270.94(a)(2) Different times of day
“Based on review of the facility's fire drill log, all 6 drills conducted between 12/28/20 and 10/15/21 were conducted between 9:15 am and 11:30 am.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“The first-aid and CPR trainings in the file for the following staff did not specify that the training was pediatric; only that it was "infant/child:" #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #8 and #9.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2021
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The last two fire safety trainings in the file for staff person #2' #3, #5, #6, #8 and #9 were dated more than 12 months apart. The only fire safety training in the file for staff person #5 was dated more than 12 months after they began working with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The last 2 state police, child abuse and FBI clearances in the file for staff person #2 and #3 were dated more than 60 months apart. Both staff continued to work with children with expired clearances. The disclosure statement in the file for staff person #7 was not dated and could not be verified timely. Based on review of the file for staff person #10, hired November 2021, and on conversation with the staff person and the operator, staff person #10 had lived out of state within the last 5 years and there were no out of state clearances for the individual.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 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 #2 were dated more than 60 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2022
3270.94(a)(4) Hypothetical locations
“The facility's fire drill log specified the exits used during the drills, not the "hypothetical location."”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2022
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FAQ
Yes. Shanny the Nanny Early Learning Center 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 April 22, 2026, with 11 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 53 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 53 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.
109, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:00 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) 417-3234 to ask.
(412) 417-3234.
400 Barclay Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15221. The nearest other daycare we list is Cynthia K Francks Child Care, 0.4 miles away.