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Small Wonders at the Upmc
- licensed capacity
- 148
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Small Wonders at the Upmc
Small Wonders at the Upmc is a child care center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 148 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 148 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 148 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Small Wonders at the Upmc has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Small Wonders at the Upmc
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 148 children
- License number
- #CER-00246150
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 3, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 18 rules in all · 18 corrected
- Safety and hazards 6
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Background checks 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Records and paperwork 1
For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Mar 3, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“In the Toddler One's and Two's Room, one ceiling tile near the doorway was observed to not be kept clean as evidence by having water damage spots from an unknown water source. In the Movement Matters Zone, three ceiling tiles were observed to not be kept clean as evidence by having water damage spots due to a leak from the roof.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The staff file for Staff person #1 was observed to contain a current State Police clearance dated 1/22/26 and there was no proof of having applied for the clearance prior to first day working with children (See IS CODE SHEET) as required under the Child Protective Service Law (CPSL.)”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2026
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“In the Kindergarten Prep Room, an electrical outlet accessible to children 5 years of age or younger that was located near the thinking and learning area was observed to be missing one protective cover.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2026
Sep 29, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“The following ceiling tiles were observed to not be kept clean as evidence by having water spots from an unknown water source; one ceiling tile above the eating area on the Toddler side and two ceiling tiles above the dramatic play area on the Twos side.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2025
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“The staff file for Staff person #4 contained a current health assessment that lacked an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2025
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #5 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Mandated Reporter Training; Staff person #5 has since completed the training on 1/24/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2025
3270.151(c)(5) Physician/CRNP assessment
“The staff file for Staff person #1 contained a current health assessment that lacked the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide childcare.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The facility lacked a copy of the annual fire system inspection report.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The staff file for Staff person #3 was observed to contain fire safety trainings that were conducted more than 12 months apart; those fire safety trainings are dated 9/2/25 and 8/30/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for staff person #5 contained Mandated Reporter Training dated 1/24/25 which was not obtained within the first 90 days of hire (See IS CODE SHEET).”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2025
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“The following electrical outlets, accessible to children five years of age or younger, were observed to be missing one protective covering: In the hallway across from the entrance to the Toddler 2 Room and in the Kindergarten Prep Room near the thinking and learning area.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff person #2 (See IS Code Sheet), who has resided out of state within the previous five years, was observed to have a West Virginia Child Abuse and Neglect check dated 8/4/25 which was not obtained prior to their first day working with children as required by the Child Protective Service Law (CPSL). Staff person #2 was also observed to have a West Virginia Sex Offender check in the file however it was not dated therefore it cannot be determined if the check was done prior to working with children. The file for Staff person #5 (See IS Code Sheet), who has resided out of state within the previous five years, was observed to lack a Georgia Sex Offender check.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2025
Sep 12, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #1 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety Training; Staff person #1 has since completed the training on 6/11/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2024
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“The child file for Child #2, who is a young toddler, was observed to contain an updated health report dated 4/26/24 which was conducted more than 6 months from the previously dated 9/15/23 health report on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2024
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The child file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact information form that was not reviewed and signed by the parent every 6 months; the two most recent reviews of the emergency contact form were signed on 6/17/24 and 11/30/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“In the 3 year old room, gallons of paint and setting compound labeled 'Keep Out of Reach of Children' were observed on the floor and considered accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2024
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The documented annual emergency drill dated 8/27/24 lacked special accommodations the facility used for any category of children, and any problems encountered that is required to be documented when conducting the emergency drill, per announcement C-22-04.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2024
3270.75(a) In child care spaces
“The 3 year old room was observed to lack a first aid kit.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2024
Sep 26, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
3270.72(b) Screened
“Observed 2 windows in the preschool room, which were open and used for ventilation, did not have screens.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Observed staff file #1 did not contain documentation of the completed health and safety professional development training update which was required to be completed by the due date of 12/30/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“Observed staff file #1 contained documentation of fire safety training which was completed more than 12 months after the previous valid fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed ceiling and wall vents, throughout the rooms and halls of the facility, which needed to be cleaned. Observed pieces of broken plastic and a small amount of trash in the preschool outdoor play area.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2023
3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated
“Observed in the toddler 2 room, a bottle of milk stored in a lunch bag which was not stored in a refrigerator.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2023
3270.107 Refrigerator
“Observed the refrigerator in the pre k room did not have an operable thermometer. Observed the refrigerator in the preschool room needed to be cleaned.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2023
Sep 14, 2022Inspection15 rules cited
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“The file for staff person #5 did not include 12 hours of training between 12/19/20 and 12/19/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 14, 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 the fire detection system.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 14, 2022
3270.94(a)(4) Hypothetical locations
“The fire drills conducted consecutively on 1/20/22 and 2/16/22 listed the hypothetical location as "front entrance." The fire drills conducted consecutively between 3/30/22 and 6/29/22 all listed the hypothetical location as "front lobby."”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2022
3270.94(a)(2) Different times of day
“All fire drills between 9/29/21 and 8/26/22 were conducted between 7:04 am and 10:37 am.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2022
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The last two health assessments in the file for staff person #1 were dated 1/17/20 and 2/10/22. The last two health assessments in the file for staff person #5 were dated 5/7/19 and 7/22/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2022
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The last two health assessments in the file for child #1, a preschooler were dated 6/7/21 and 7/13/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2022
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“At approximately 2 pm in the young toddler room where staff person #7 was present with 9 young toddlers sleeping on their rest equipment, one child was positioned behind a cabinet and the staff person could not see the child's face from where they were sitting at the time.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 14, 2022
3270.37(c) Aides supervised all times
“The college diploma in the file for staff person #3, holding the title of group supervisor, did not specify the degree, There was also no proof of child care experience, qualifying them as an aide at the time of the inspection. The staff person was observed in a room alone with preschool children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2022
3270.35(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) Bachelor's/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The college diploma in the file for staff person #3, holding the title of group supervisor, did not specify the degree.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2022
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The last two evaluations in the file for staff person #9 were dated 1/3/21 and 1/15/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 14, 2022
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“The first FA/CPR training in the file for staff person #2, hired 11/1/21, was dated 5/4/22. Staff person #5 and #7 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: FA/CPR”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2022
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility's emergency plan did not include information regarding continuity of operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The last two fire safety trainings in the file for staff person #1 were dated 2/15/20 and 2/21/22. The initial fire safety training in the file for staff person #6, hired 7/1/19, was dated 11/14/21. The last two fire safety trainings in the file for staff person #7 were dated 12/8/20 and 2/21/22. The last two fire safety trainings in the file for staff person #8 were dated 2/1/21and 2/8/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2022
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #4 and #7 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #4 and #7 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: FA/CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“Staff person #1, #6 and #8, hired before 12/19/20, did not have current FA/CPR training by 6/17/21, as their previous certification had expired and was not updated until after 6/17/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Small Wonders at the Upmc
Is Small Wonders at the Upmc licensed?
Yes. Small Wonders at the Upmc is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Small Wonders at the Upmc last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 3, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Small Wonders at the Upmc had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 18 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 Small Wonders at the Upmc care for?
148, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Small Wonders at the Upmc accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Small Wonders at the Upmc's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Small Wonders at the Upmc cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 687-3677 to ask.
What is Small Wonders at the Upmc's phone number?
(412) 687-3677.
Where is Small Wonders at the Upmc?
3875 Bigelow Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. The nearest other daycare we list is Schenley Heights Community Development at Grace, 0.3 miles away.