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Small World Early Learning & Dev Ctr I
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About Small World Early Learning & Dev Ctr I
Small World Early Learning & Dev Ctr I is a child care center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 106 children, serving school-age children.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 74 rules across 15 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- School-age children
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- 106 children
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| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
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| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 106 childrenFrom the state license |
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Inspection reports for Small World Early Learning & Dev Ctr I
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- 106 children
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- School-age children
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Summary
15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 19, 2026: 12 rules cited
Rules cited on 15 of 15 visits · 74 rules in all · 72 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 15
- Building, equipment and play areas 12
- Safety and hazards 10
- Records and paperwork 10
- Staff training and qualifications 10
- Supervision and ratios 8
- Background checks 5
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Food and nutrition 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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Aug 19, 2026Inspection12 rules cited
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“An emergency drill had not been conducted at the facility in the past 12 months (March, 2025).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2026
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The initial health report in the file for Child #1 was obtained more than 60 days after the child's first day of attendance at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2026
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The fee agreements in the files for Child #1, 3 and 4 have not been updated by the parents in the past six months.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2026
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The emergency contact forms in the files for Child #1 and #2 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child or signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. The blocks contained initials only.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The NSOR Certificate in the file for Staff Person #1 was acquired after the staff person's first day working in a child care position at the facility (See LIS Code Sheet). The most recent FBI clearances in the file for Staff Person #2 exceeded 60 months between clearances.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The most recent fire safety trainings in the files for Staff Person #2 and #3 exceeded 12 months between trainings.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2026
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The most recent updated health reports in the files for Child #3, an older toddler, and #4, a preschool child, exceeded 12 months between reports.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed two ceiling tiles discolored from water damage in the middle of the Preschool #1 Room and one ceiling tile discolored from water damage on the right side of the Older Toddler Room. Observed two boxes of shelving units propped against the walls, which create a toppling hazard, and several boxes of supplies, which creates a tripping hazard, in the gym.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2026
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The most recent health assessments in the file for Staff Person #2 exceeded 24 months between assessments.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2026
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The parent letter explaining the emergency procedures did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2026
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Observed peeling, flaking paint at the bottom of the wall by the gate between the crib and play areas of the Infant Room. Observes bubbling, flaking paint at the bottom of the walls in the two toilet stalls of the boy's restroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2026
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility did not have a section for the prevention and identification of child maltreatment in the policy for shaken baby syndrome/abusive head trauma.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2026
Feb 26, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.111(c)/3270.112 Promote development/Infant/Toddler Stimulation
“According to staff interview and facility video, on 2/10/2026 at 4:10pm two young toddlers were crying and pounding on the classroom door for ~10 minutes while staff person #1, who was responsible for supervising the toddlers, remained seated in a chair across the room holding her own child and did not attempt to offer any comfort or support to the toddlers in distress.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2026
Jan 6, 2026Complaint investigation6 rules cited
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“Based on observations of video footage, Staff Person #1 was over ratio in the indoor play space on 12/18/25 during the following times: 5:39-5:43 1:5 (1 infant, 1 older toddler, 3 preschool) and 5:47-5:48 1:5 (1 infant, 2 older toddlers, 2 preschool).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2026
3270.20(b) Mail or deliver written report to regional office within 72 hours
“Based on review of documentation and interviews with staff, it was verified that Child #1 sustained an injury that required emergency room treatment. The operator failed to mail or deliver a written report to the appropriate regional office of the Department within 72 hours after the incident.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2026
3270.132(a) Contact parent/keep record
“Based on a review of documentation, observations of video footage, and interviews with staff, the following was verified: On 12/18/25 at 5:34 PM, Child #1 sustained injuries to the mouth and left leg because of a three-and-a-half-foot fall from a playhouse in the facility's indoor play space. Prior to the fall, Child #1 climbed onto and sat on the window ledge of the playhouse. The child then fell face first to the floor. Then the child's mouth was bleeding from a tooth pushed up into the gum, and the child could not bear weight on the left leg. The parents were not notified immediately.”
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“Based on a review of documentation, observations of video footage, and interviews with staff, the following was verified: On 12/18/25 at 5:34 PM, Child #1 sustained injuries to the mouth and left leg because of a three-and-a-half-foot fall from a playhouse in the facility's indoor play space. Prior to the fall, Child #1 climbed onto and sat on the window ledge of the playhouse. The child then fell face first to the floor. Then the child's mouth was bleeding from a tooth pushed up into the gum, and the child could not bear weight on the left leg. The parents were not given an incident report on the day of the injury.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2026
3270.20(a)(1) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child
“Based on a review of documentation, observations of video footage, and interviews with staff, the following was verified: On 12/18/25 at 5:34 PM, Child #1 sustained injuries to the mouth and left leg because of a three-and-a-half-foot fall from a playhouse in the facility's indoor play space. Prior to the fall, Child #1 climbed onto and sat on the window ledge of the playhouse. The child then fell face first to the floor. Then the child's mouth was bleeding from a tooth pushed up into the gum, and the child could not bear weight on the left leg. The parents were not notified immediately. Later that evening, parents informed Staff Person #5 that Child #1 had taken the child to the emergency room. The operator failed to notify the regional office by telephone within 24 hours of the incident.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2026
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“Based on a review of documentation, observations of video footage, and interviews with staff, the following occurred: On 12/18/25 at 5:34 PM, Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 were supervising a mixed group of seven children (1 infant, 3 older toddlers and 3 preschool) in the indoor play space. Child #1, an older toddler, was playing inside a playhouse and climbed onto and sat on the window ledge of the playhouse, which is three feet six inches from the floor. Neither Staff Person #1 nor Staff Person #2 intervened and Child #1 subsequently fell face first to the floor. Following the fall, the child sustained injuries, including bleeding from the mouth due to a tooth being pushed into the gum and an injury to the left leg. Neither Staff Person #1 nor Staff Person #2 attended to the child after the fall while the child was lying on the floor. The child's condition was not assessed until Staff Person #3 entered the room to assist. When Staff Person #1 left the child in the care of Staff Person #4 at 5:47 PM, Child #1 attempted to take two steps, but fell again due to the leg pain. Staff Person #4 did not intervene to assist the child. Child #1 laid on the floor until the parents arrived to pick the child up.”
Jan 6, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“Based on observations of video footage, Staff Person #1 was over ratio in the indoor play space on 12/18/25 during the following times: 5:39-5:43 1:5 (1 infant, 1 older toddler, 3 preschool) and 5:47-5:48 1:5 (1 infant, 2 older toddlers, 2 preschool).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2026
3270.20(b) Mail or deliver written report to regional office within 72 hours
“Based on review of documentation and interviews with staff, it was verified that Child #1 sustained an injury that required emergency room treatment. The operator failed to mail or deliver a written report to the appropriate regional office of the Department within 72 hours after the incident.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2026
3270.132(a) Contact parent/keep record
“Based on a review of documentation, observations of video footage, and interviews with staff, the following was verified: On 12/18/25 at 5:34 PM, Child #1 sustained injuries to the mouth and left leg because of a three-and-a-half-foot fall from a playhouse in the facility's indoor play space. Prior to the fall, Child #1 climbed onto and sat on the window ledge of the playhouse. The child then fell face first to the floor. Then the child's mouth was bleeding from a tooth pushed up into the gum, and the child could not bear weight on the left leg. The parents were not notified immediately.”
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“Based on a review of documentation, observations of video footage, and interviews with staff, the following was verified: On 12/18/25 at 5:34 PM, Child #1 sustained injuries to the mouth and left leg because of a three-and-a-half-foot fall from a playhouse in the facility's indoor play space. Prior to the fall, Child #1 climbed onto and sat on the window ledge of the playhouse. The child then fell face first to the floor. Then the child's mouth was bleeding from a tooth pushed up into the gum, and the child could not bear weight on the left leg. The parents were not given an incident report on the day of the injury.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2026
3270.20(a)(1) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child
“Based on a review of documentation, observations of video footage, and interviews with staff, the following was verified: On 12/18/25 at 5:34 PM, Child #1 sustained injuries to the mouth and left leg because of a three-and-a-half-foot fall from a playhouse in the facility's indoor play space. Prior to the fall, Child #1 climbed onto and sat on the window ledge of the playhouse. The child then fell face first to the floor. Then the child's mouth was bleeding from a tooth pushed up into the gum, and the child could not bear weight on the left leg. The parents were not notified immediately. Later that evening, parents informed Staff Person #5 that Child #1 had taken the child to the emergency room. The operator failed to notify the regional office by telephone within 24 hours of the incident.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2026
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“Based on a review of documentation, observations of video footage, and interviews with staff, the following occurred: On 12/18/25 at 5:34 PM, Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 were supervising a mixed group of seven children (1 infant, 3 older toddlers and 3 preschool) in the indoor play space. Child #1, an older toddler, was playing inside a playhouse and climbed onto and sat on the window ledge of the playhouse, which is three feet six inches from the floor. Neither Staff Person #1 nor Staff Person #2 intervened and Child #1 subsequently fell face first to the floor. Following the fall, the child sustained injuries, including bleeding from the mouth due to a tooth being pushed into the gum and an injury to the left leg. Neither Staff Person #1 nor Staff Person #2 attended to the child after the fall while the child was lying on the floor. The child's condition was not assessed until Staff Person #3 entered the room to assist. When Staff Person #1 left the child in the care of Staff Person #4 at 5:47 PM, Child #1 attempted to take two steps, but fell again due to the leg pain. Staff Person #4 did not intervene to assist the child. Child #1 laid on the floor until the parents arrived to pick the child up.”
Oct 21, 2025Inspection22 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The file for Staff Person #1 does not contain documentation of fire safety training conducted within the past 12 months. The most recent fire safety trainings in the files for Staff Person #2 and #5 exceeded 12 months between trainings.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The most recent Mandated Reporter Trainings in the file for Staff Person #3 exceeded 60 months between trainings.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The most recent State Police and Child Abuse Clearances and NSOR Certificate in the file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 60 months between clearances. The NSOR Certificate in the file for Staff Person #3 (hired prior to 2/1/25) was processed more than 45 days after the staff person's first day working in childcare. The most recent State Police and Child Abuse Clearances in the file for Staff Person #4 exceeded 60 months between clearances. The NSOR Certificate in the file for Staff Person #8 (hired after 2/1/25) was processed after the staff person's first day working in childcare. The file for Staff Person #9, who has lived out of state in the past five years (Florida) did not contain the out-of-state clearances required for that state (Sex Offender Registry and Child Abuse). (See LIS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2025
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for Child #5, a preschool child, did not contain an updated health report conducted within the past 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2025
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“The binder in the OT Room did not contain an emergency contact form for Child #3, who was receiving care in that room.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Observed dirt and debris under the mats of the diaper changing tables in the Infant and OT Rooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2025
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“A daily activity schedule was not posted in the Infant Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2025
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact forms in the files for Child #1 and #5 did not include the work address and phone number of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2025
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The emergency contact form in the file for Child #1 did not include the health insurance coverage or policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2025
3270.182(8) Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“The file for Child #1 did not contain a copy of the fee agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact form in the file for Child #1 did not include the address of the release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed rust marks dripping from the ceiling down the wall in the right corner of the OT Room. Observed holes in the bottom of two wall panels, which were separating from each other on the yellow wall across from the entrance to the gym. Observed two rolled up carpets and a cart, which create potential tripping hazards, in the Preschool #2 Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2025
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“Observed two outlets, under the shapes board in the OT Room, which lacked protective receptacle covers.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2025
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The files for Staff Person #1, #2, #3, #5 and #10 do not have a written evaluation conducted within the past 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2025
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The emergency contact form in the file for Child #1 did not include the address or phone number of the child's physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2025
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The files for Staff Person #1, #3, #5 and #10 do not include documentation of emergency plan training conducted within the past 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2025
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The emergency contact form in the file for Child #2 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. The emergency contact form in the file for Child #4 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child or signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2025
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The emergency contact form and the fee agreement in the file for Child #3 have not been updated by the parent within the past six months. The fee agreement in the file for Child #5 has not been updated by the parent within the past six months.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The initial health assessments in the files for Staff Person #6 and #7 were conducted more than 12 months prior to the staff persons' first day working in a child care position at the facility and are not valid. (See LIS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2025
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“The health report in the file for Child #1 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2025
3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle
“The trash can in the dining area of the Infant Room lacked a liner.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Observed flaking plaster in the gym where two wall panels were separating from each other.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2025
Sep 15, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“Based on a review of video footage, it was verified that Staff Person #1 physically disciplined and restrained Child #1 on 9/11/25 in the gym. At approximately 4:02 PM, Staff Person #1 is observed yanking Child #1 up by the right arm and thrusting them forcefully into the wall. When the child #1 attempted to get up, Staff Person #1 picked up child #1 and pushed the child #1 back down. For the next 30 seconds, Staff Person #1 used their body to restrain the child against the wall. Staff Person #1 then led the child over to another area of the wall, where Staff Person #1 sat with Child #1 between their legs. For the next two minutes Staff Person #1 restricted the child's movement by wrapping their arms around child #1 and by placing their legs over child#1 legs.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2026
3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“Based on a review of video footage, it was verified that Staff Person #1 physically disciplined and restrained Child #1 on 9/11/25 in the gym. At approximately 4:02 PM, Staff Person #1 is observed yanking Child #1 up by the right arm and thrusting them forcefully into the wall. When child #1 attempted to get up, Staff Person #1 picked up child#1 and pushed the child #1 back down. For the next 30 seconds, Staff Person #1 used their body to restrain child #1 against the wall. Staff Person #1 then led the child #1 over to another area of the wall, where Staff Person #1 sat with Child #1 between their legs. For the next two minutes Staff Person #1 restricted the child's movement by wrapping their arms around child #1 and by placing their legs over child #1legs.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2026
Aug 25, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff #3 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/Pediatric CPR. The training was completed on 5/21/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The two most recent Pediatric First Aid/CPR trainings on file for Staff #1 and Staff #2 are dated 12/4/22 & 1/8/25, more than 24 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2025
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“A glue trap, used to trap mice and insects, was observed to be accessible on the floor of the Infant room next to the door, and could be harmful to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2025
Aug 25, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff #3 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/Pediatric CPR. The training was completed on 5/21/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The two most recent Pediatric First Aid/CPR trainings on file for Staff #1 and Staff #2 are dated 12/4/22 & 1/8/25, more than 24 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2025
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“A glue trap, used to trap mice and insects, was observed to be accessible on the floor of the Infant room next to the door, and could be harmful to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2025
Jun 13, 2025Complaint investigation4 rules cited
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“Based on interviews with staff, it was verified that between May 13, 2025, and June 13, 2025, Staff Person #3 was over ratio after naptime on multiple occasions, being solely responsible for 6 children (1 young toddler and 5 older toddlers).”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2025
3270.67(c) No insects or rodents
“On 6/13/25, certification representatives conducted a facility walk-through and observed mouse droppings and dead cockroaches in both the Infant and Young Toddler Rooms. In the Infant Room, droppings and pests were found in the cabinets above and below the sink where food items were stored. In the Young Toddler Room, they were observed beneath the diaper changing table and under a toy bin across from the changing table.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On 6/13/25, certification representatives conducted a facility walk-through and observed mouse droppings and dead cockroaches in both the Infant and Young Toddler Rooms. In the Infant Room, droppings and pests were found in the cabinets above and below the sink where food items were stored. In the Young Toddler Room, they were observed beneath the diaper changing table and under a toy bin across from the changing table.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2025
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On 5/15/25 at 11:30 a.m., Staff Person #1 was supervising three young toddlers in the dining area of the Infant Room. The children were seated in highchairs. Staff Person #2 delivered lunches and remained in the doorway of the main childcare area. Staff Person #1 walked to the doorway to receive the lunches and, due to a partial wall in the kitchen, was unable to see, direct, or assess the three children. During this time, Child #1 pulled a clump of hair from Child #2's head.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2025
Jun 13, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“Based on interviews with staff, it was verified that between May 13, 2025, and June 13, 2025, Staff Person #3 was over ratio after naptime on multiple occasions, being solely responsible for 6 children (1 young toddler and 5 older toddlers).”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2025
3270.67(c) No insects or rodents
“On 6/13/25, certification representatives conducted a facility walk-through and observed mouse droppings and dead cockroaches in both the Infant and Young Toddler Rooms. In the Infant Room, droppings and pests were found in the cabinets above and below the sink where food items were stored. In the Young Toddler Room, they were observed beneath the diaper changing table and under a toy bin across from the changing table.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On 6/13/25, certification representatives conducted a facility walk-through and observed mouse droppings and dead cockroaches in both the Infant and Young Toddler Rooms. In the Infant Room, droppings and pests were found in the cabinets above and below the sink where food items were stored. In the Young Toddler Room, they were observed beneath the diaper changing table and under a toy bin across from the changing table.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2025
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On 5/15/25 at 11:30 a.m., Staff Person #1 was supervising three young toddlers in the dining area of the Infant Room. The children were seated in highchairs. Staff Person #2 delivered lunches and remained in the doorway of the main childcare area. Staff Person #1 walked to the doorway to receive the lunches and, due to a partial wall in the kitchen, was unable to see, direct, or assess the three children. During this time, Child #1 pulled a clump of hair from Child #2's head.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2025
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May 19, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“Based on staff interviews and review of video footage, it was verified that Staff Person #1 physically disciplined Child #1 on 5/8/25 at 10:45 AM in the Preschool Room. In the video, Child #1 is observed running across the room to another staff who was also in the room. Child #1 points to their right wrist and points back to Staff Person #1. The other staff then walks across the room to confront Staff Person #1 regarding Child #1's allegation. It was confirmed that Staff Person #1 grabbed Child #1's right wrist with enough force to leave a visible red mark.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2025
Oct 24, 2024Inspection12 rules cited
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“Observed a pair of adult scissors, which were accessible to children, in an unlocked drawer in the OT Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed a ceiling tile, discolored from leaking water damage, above the monitor in the gym.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Observed cleaning products, which were accessible to children, in an unlocked cabinet in the OT Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2024
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“Emergency contact forms were not present in the gym for the seven older toddlers who were there for playtime.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2024
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“The file for Staff Person #2 contained only 4 hours annual child care training for the last full year of service. The file for Staff Person #3 contained only 3 hours annual child care training for the last full year of service.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The most recent health assessments in the file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 24 months between assessments.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2024
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“Observed a bottle in the infant room, which was not labeled for Child #1, to whom the bottle belonged.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2024
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for Child #2, an infant, did not include an updated health report conducted within the past six months.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“The emergency transportation plan was not posted in the gym or the Infant Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The fire detection system at the facility cannot be tested monthly because the facility shares the fire detection system with other businesses and tenants. The most recent annual fire inspection on file was conducted more than one year ago: 10/17/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2024
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid kit in the gym lacked tape.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The first documented annual fire safety training in the file for Staff Person #3 was conducted more than 12 months after the staff person's first day working in child care (See LIS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2024
Oct 3, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Many rodent droppings were observed in the Older and Younger Toddler, Pre-School and Infant Rooms. These droppings were observed in the following areas: In the base cabinets, on the bottom shelves of the two tone, tall plastic cabinets, in the gym behind the multi-colored fencing, on the windowsills, under the refrigerator and behind the clear, plastic bins behind the highchairs (infant room) and under multiple changing tables. These areas must be cleaned and sanitized. Additionally, a professional exterminator is required to exterminate the facility and a receipt needs to be issued to the Certification Representative within seven days. (October 11, 2024)”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024
3270.67(c) No insects or rodents
“Many rodent droppings were observed in the Older and Younger Toddler, Pre-School and Infant Rooms. These droppings were observed in the following areas: In the base cabinets, on the bottom shelves of the two tone, tall plastic cabinets, in the gym behind the multi-colored fencing, on the windowsills, under the refrigerator and behind the clear, plastic bins behind the highchairs (infant room) and under multiple changing tables. These areas must be cleaned and sanitized. Additionally, a professional exterminator is required to exterminate the facility and a receipt needs to be issued to the Certification Representative within seven days. (October 11, 2024)”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2024
Aug 8, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Observed peeling, flaking paint in the Infant Room on the wall that faces the YT Room and near the entrance to the Gym.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The files for Staff Person #1 and #4, who have each been working for more than the 45-day provisional hiring period, lacked an NSOR (See LIS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for Staff Person #1 did not include documentation of education and childcare experience. The files for Staff Person #2, #3 and #5 did not include documentation of childcare experience. The file for Staff Person #2 contained a foreign degree that has not been evaluated.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2024
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“Observed four outlets that lacked protective receptacle covers in the gym. Observed on outlet that lacked a protective electrical cover in the OT Room by the light-up desk.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file for Staff Person #5 lacked two written letters of reference.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed damaged/discolored ceiling tiles in the left corner of the OT Room and by the light in the activity area of the PS Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2024
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The disclosure statement in the file for Staff Person #5 was not witnessed or dated.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024
May 6, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Health and Safety Training and Pediatric First Aid/CPR (see LIS code sheet):”
Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff persons #1 and #2 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff persons #1 and #2 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health and Safety Training, Pediatric First Aid/CPR and Mandated Reporter Training.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2024
Oct 4, 2023Inspection16 rules cited
3270.123(a)(2) Date fee to be paid
“The fee agreement in the file for Child #1 did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 12, 2023
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On 10/12/23 at approximately 10:00 AM, Staff Person #4 was preparing a bottle for Child #2. During this time, she could not see Child #1 and Child #2 who were sitting in high chairs under a partition in Infant Room, which blocked Staff Person's field of vision.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 12, 2023
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Observed dirt and debris under the diaper changing mats in the Infant and Toddler 1 Rooms. The cabinet between the Math Center and Block Center in the Preschool 1 Room was wobbly, which creates a potential toppling hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 12, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed splintering wood at the bottom of the exit door in the Older Toddler Room. Observed dirty ceiling vent in the Preschool 2/SA Room. Observed cracked ceiling tiles in the kitchen and play areas of the Infant Room. Observed discoloration from previous water damage on ceiling tiles in the following areas: Preschool 1 Room near entrance to Preschool 2/SA Room. Infant Room in play area.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 12, 2023
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“The electrical outlet above the light-up desk on the left side of the Older Toddler Room lacked a protective receptacle cover.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 12, 2023
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“The health report in the file for Child #4 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2023
3270.182(3) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“The emergency contact form in the file for Child #1 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2023
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The emergency contact form in the file for Child #2 did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2023
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The fire detection system at the facility cannot be tested monthly because the facility shares the fire detection system with other businesses and tenants. The most recent annual fire inspection on file was conducted more than one year ago: August, 2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2023
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Documentation of previous Mandated Reporter Trainings had been purged from the files of Staff Person #1 and #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 5, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The request date/State Police Clearance in the file for Staff Person #3 was on 10/3/23, which was after the staff person's start date (See LIS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 5, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The one-hour health and safety updates in the files for Staff Person #1 and #2 were conducted after the prescribed timeframe of 12/30/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 5, 2023
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for Child #2, who has been enrolled for more than 60 days, lacked an initial health report.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2023
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 #2 did not include an updated health assessment conducted within the past 24 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 12, 2023
3270.133(4) Locked
“Observed a purse for Staff Person #5 in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in the Preschool 1 Room. The purse contained meds, which were accessible to children, due to the unlocked cabinet.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 12, 2023
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The most recent immunization record in the file for Child #3 did not include documentation of a flu shot administered within the past year or a letter of exemption from the parent of physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 12, 2023
Feb 23, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3270.119 Infant sleep position
“On 2/23/23 at approximately 11:30 AM in the Infant Room, Child #1. 2 and 3 were observed sleeping in rocker swings. Staff Person #1 stated that the children had been asleep for five to ten minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2023
Oct 24, 2022Inspection27 rules cited
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact forms in the files for Child #1 and Child #4 did not include the work addresses and phone numbers of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2022
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“The fee agreements in the files for Child #1, #2 and #4 did not specify the date of the child's admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2022
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The files for Child #1 and Child #4, who have been enrolled for more than 60 days, lacked an initial health report.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2022
3270.123(a) Signed
“The fee agreements in the files for Child #1, #2 and #4 were not signed by the operator.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2022
3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2) Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid
“The fee agreements in the files for Child #1 and #2 did not specify the amount of the fee or the date on which the fee is to be paid. The fee agreement in the file for Child #4 did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2022
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The files for Staff Person #1 and #3 contained only 6 annual training hours for the period 12/19/20-12/19/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2022
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The wording on the facility's emergency contact form for parental consent for emergency medical care and administration of minor first aid is not in alinement with the regulations. Transportation for emergency care is worded with a blank for parent to enter a specific hospital and no specific place for parent to sign. The form also lists several prescription and non-prescription medications, for which parents would need to sign specific permission/medication logs and does not address permission for minor first aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2022
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The emergency plan for the facility did not include requirements for continuity of operations (backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility
“The most recent facility-wide fire safety trainings exceeded one year between trainings. 2/15/21-5/5/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The NSOR Certificate in the file for Staff Person #2 was dated after the staff person's first day working in child care. The file for Staff Person #2 did not contain a copy of the application for the NSOR certificate to verify certificate was applied for before first day working with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2022
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid/CPR from a PQAS-approved Curriculum and Instructor. Mandated Reporter Training.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2022
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for Staff Person #2, who was hired as an Assistant Group Supervisor, lacked documentation of a High School Diploma or GED.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2022
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The fee agreement in the file for Child #2, who has been enrolled for more than six months (3/22/22), had not been updated by the parent. The first parental updates for the emergency contact form and fee agreement in the file for Child #3 (enrolled 7/26/21) were more than six months after the enrollment date: emergency contact: 10/17/22 fee agreement: 5/22/22. The most recent parental update for the fee agreement in the file for Child #5 was 1/8/20.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2022
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“The bottle being used by Child #1 was not labeled with the child's name.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2022
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“The fee agreements in the files for Child #1 and #2 did not specify the arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2022
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid kit in the Infant Room lacked tweezers. The first aid kit in the Preschool #1 Room lacked scissors, tweezers and tape.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2022
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“Staff were using a swivel-top trash container, rather than the hands-free can, to dispose of soiled diapers in the Young Toddler Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2022
3270.133(3) Name on bottle
“Observed in the Young Toddler Room, two bottles of cough syrup and a box of sinus medication that were not labeled with the name of the child for whom the medication was intended.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2022
3270.131(e)(1)/3270.182(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The immunization records in the files for Child #2, #4 and #5 did not include documentation of a flu shot administered within the past 12 months or a letter of exemption from the parent or physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2022
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The emergency contact form in the file for Child #2 did not include the insurance policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed ceiling tiles stained from water damage, some of which had signs of mold/mildew in the following areas: Infant Room: entrance and in Infant kitchen. Older Toddler Room: Entrance and above "colors" board. Preschool #1 Room: Above lesson plan board. Young Toddler Room: Entrance and rear near windows. Gym: Above play mat area. Observed a cracked electrical outlet cover in the kitchen of the Infant Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2022
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“On 10/24/22 at approximately 8:45 AM, Staff Person #1 was supervising a group of four children. Staff Person #1 identified three of the four children by name. Staff Person #1 could not name Child #6 who was in this group.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2022
3270.107 Refrigerator
“The bottoms of the door, trays, and shelves of the refrigerator in the kitchen were not clean.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2022
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Observed dirt and debris under the changing mat of the diaper changing table in the Young Toddler Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2022
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Observed peeling, flaking paint on the wall of the parent info station at the entrance to the Infant Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2022
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“The fee agreement in the file for Child #2 did not specify the release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2022
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The most recent health assessments in the file for Staff Person #3 exceeded 24 months between assessments.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2022
May 24, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“Based on conversations with staff, it was verified that Staff Person #1 was supervising a group of 12 Preschool Children for approximately ten minutes on the morning of 5/17/22 between 8:30-8:45.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2022
Oct 22, 2021Inspection12 rules cited
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Lysol Cholorx wipes were accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet in PS1. A JT Eaton Bait Box insect trap was accessible to children on the floor behind the door of PS 1. Both were labeled keep out of reach of children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2021
3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The file for child #1 contained an immunization record which lacked documentation of receiving the influenza vaccine on a schedule recommended by the ACIP. A written exemption was not on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2021
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“The file for child #1 contained an agreement which did not specify the date of the child's admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2021
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for staff #1, designated as an assistant group supervisor, lacked a high school diploma.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2021
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Two cracked outlet plates with sharp edges were observed in the young toddler room on the right hand wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2021
3270.81 Glass
“The glass doors of PS1 and the gym lacked visual strips.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2021
3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually
“Several portions of the emergency plan assign responsibilities to staff who are no longer employed at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2021
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff #2, with a start date of 6/2/21, contained a disclosure statement that was not dated therefor compliance was unable to be determined.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2021
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“At the time of the inspection, the operator did not have means to provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically .”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2021
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“The emergency contact information for child #2 was not present in the older toddler room where the child was receiving care on the day of the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2021
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The file for child #1 contained emergency contact information which did not include the health insurance policy number for the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2021
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“At the time of the inspection, the operator was unable to provide proof of purchase or record of installation for the facility's hardwired interconnected fire alarm system.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2021
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Is Small World Early Learning & Dev Ctr I licensed?
Yes. Small World Early Learning & Dev Ctr I is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Small World Early Learning & Dev Ctr I last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 19, 2026, with 12 rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Small World Early Learning & Dev Ctr I had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 74 rules across 15 of 15 visits in the last 3 years; 72 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 World Early Learning & Dev Ctr I care for?
106, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Small World Early Learning & Dev Ctr I accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Small World Early Learning & Dev Ctr I's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (412) 391-8239 to confirm.
How much does Small World Early Learning & Dev Ctr I cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 391-8239 to ask.
What is Small World Early Learning & Dev Ctr I's phone number?
(412) 391-8239.
Where is Small World Early Learning & Dev Ctr I?
607 Penn Ave Suite 202, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. The nearest other daycare we list is The Goddard School, 0.2 miles away.