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Sweet Melodies Daycare and Early Learning Center

3845 Merle St, Pittsburgh, PA 152044.2· 5 reviews
licensed capacity
45
open each week
5 days

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About Sweet Melodies Daycare and Early Learning Center

Sweet Melodies Daycare and Early Learning Center is a child care center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 45 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMOpen until 8 PM

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
6:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Licensed capacity
45 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 8:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity45 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Sweet Melodies Daycare and Early Learning Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Sweet Melodies Daycare and Early Learning Center

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
45 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00256676
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 27, 2026: 6 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 16 rules in all · 16 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Safety and hazards 5
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Background checks 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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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  1. Aug 27, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

      “The facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted. The certificate of compliance that was observed to be posted was dated 1/6/26 to 6/6/26, which has expired.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “The fire detection system has not been tested within the last 30 days. The most recent testing on file at the time of inspection was on 2/20/26.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “The file for Staff Person #1, identified as an assistant group supervisor, lacked qualification documents for the position in which the staff person is performing.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2026

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “The file for Staff Person #1 did not contain PA Child Abuse clearance results prior to date of hire (See LIS Code Sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “A fire drill has not been conducted within the last 60 days. The most recent fire drill on file at the time of inspection was on 2/20/26.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

      “In the Back Room, several pieces of children's play equipment and furniture were observed obstructing the exit door leading from the Back Room to the outside.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2026

  2. Mar 10, 2026Inspection9 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      3270.166(4) Bottles labeled

      “In the Main room, a bottle for an infant observed to be receiving care was not labeled with the child's name.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “The emergency contact form in the files for children #1 and #5 have not been reviewed or updated by the parent within the last 6 months. The emergency contact and financial agreement forms in the file for child #4 have not been reviewed or updated by the parent within the last 6 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “The emergency contact form in the file for child #2 lacked the addresses of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “The emergency contact form in the file for child #1 lacked the enrolling parent's work address and telephone number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

      “The financial agreement form in the file for child #3 lacked the date of the child's admission.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times

      “The financial agreement form in the file for child #1 lacked the child's arrival and departure times.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(e) Letter to parents

      “Facility files contained documentation of a letter for parents explaining the emergency procedures; however, the letter did not include procedures for lockdown during an emergency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “The facility's emergency plan does not include a plan for continuity of operations in an emergency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “The file for Staff Person #1 contained one written, non-family reference from an individual attesting to the staff person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2026

  3. Dec 23, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “Facility files lacked proof of purchase for the fire detection system.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2026

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Sweet Melodies Daycare and Early Learning Center

Is Sweet Melodies Daycare and Early Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Sweet Melodies Daycare and Early Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Sweet Melodies Daycare and Early Learning Center last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 27, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Sweet Melodies Daycare and Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 16 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 Sweet Melodies Daycare and Early Learning Center care for?

45, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Sweet Melodies Daycare and Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Sweet Melodies Daycare and Early Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Sweet Melodies Daycare and Early Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 323-2787 to ask.

What is Sweet Melodies Daycare and Early Learning Center's phone number?

(412) 323-2787.

Where is Sweet Melodies Daycare and Early Learning Center?

3845 Merle St, Pittsburgh, PA 15204. The nearest other daycare we list is Hart 2 Heart Childcare, 0.8 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).