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The Neighborhood Nest

Pittsburgh, PA 15235 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days

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About The Neighborhood Nest

The Neighborhood Nest is a group home daycare in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 12 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 61 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Group home daycare
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Hours today
8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
12 children

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Hours

MondayToday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

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Programs and care

SettingGroup child care homeFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license
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State record

Inspection reports for The Neighborhood Nest

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
12 children
License number
#CER-00253803
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Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 25, 2026: 6 rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 7 visits · 61 rules in all · 46 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 15
  • Safety and hazards 12
  • Staff training and qualifications 10
  • Health, medication and illness 9
  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Background checks 4
  • Discipline and child guidance 3
  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Transportation 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. Mar 25, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.192(5) Two written references

      “SECOND CITATION, PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 1/21/2026: The file for Staff Person #1 lacked two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “SECOND CITATION, PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 1/21/2026: The files for Children #2, 4 and 5 contained Emergency Contact forms and Financial Agreements that had not been updated within 6 months of the previous update. The file for Child #1 contained a Financial Agreement that had not been updated within 6 months of the previous update. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease

      “SECOND CITATION, PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 1/21/2026: The Child Health Report for Child #5 lacked a statement of whether the child is able to participate in childcare and is free from contagious/communicable disease. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “SECOND CITATION, PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 1/21/2026: The Emergency Contact Form for Child #5 lacked the "Health Insurance/MA Coverage" and "Health Insurance/MA Policy Number." (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs

      “SECOND CITATION, PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 1/21/2026: The Emergency Contact Form for Child #5 did not include information about the child's special needs; specifically, that portion of the form was left blank. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

      “SECOND CITATION, PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 1/21/2026: The file for Child #4 lacked updated written verification of ongoing administered vaccines: 3 doses of Pneumococcal, with no Letter of Exemption in the file. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) The file for Child #5 lacked updated written verification of ongoing administered vaccines: 2 doses of Hepatitis A, with no Letter of Exemption in the file. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) On 1/21/2026, provider was notified that Child #4 and Child #5 could not return to care until either written verification of administered vaccines or letters of exemption were received. On 3/25/2026 at 1:30pm, both children were observed to present in care at the facility with neither written verification of administered vaccines nor letters of exemption on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2026

  2. Jan 21, 2026Inspection14 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3280.76 Building Surfaces

      “In the Main Childcare space, two stained ceiling tiles were observed above the table area in the back right section of the room. In the Main Childcare space, near the polka-dotted section of the wall, several broken pushpins were observed to be stuck in the wall. The broken pinheads were protruding from the wall and had sharp edges, creating a hazard to children. In the Gross Motor space, several broken pushpins were observed to be stuck in the wall to the left of the door. The broken pinheads were protruding from the wall and had sharp edges, creating a hazard to children.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3280.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “In the Main Childcare space, several areas of damaged and/or flaking plaster were observed: -in the rear right section of the room near the table - on the wall behind the polka-dotted area - to the right of the mirrors”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

      “At the time of inspection, the last documented test of the facility's fire detection system was on 2/5/2025.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs

      “The Emergency Contact Form for Child #5 did not include information about the child's special needs; specifically, that portion of the form was left blank. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)”
    • Safety and hazards

      3280.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “The last documented fire drill in the facility's fire drill log was conducted on 2/5/2025.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.192(5) Two written references

      “The file for Staff Person #1 lacked two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)”
    • Records and paperwork

      3280.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “The files for Children #2, 4 and 5 contained Emergency Contact forms and Financial Agreements that had not been updated within 6 months of the previous update. The file for Child #1 contained a Financial Agreement that had not been updated within 6 months of the previous update. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)”
    • Records and paperwork

      3280.123(a)(6) Admission date

      “The agreement for Child #5 did not specify a date of admission.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3280.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “The Child Service Reports for Children #1-5 did not include six-month updates from the prior reports. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

      “The file for Child #3 lacked updated written verification of ongoing administered vaccines: 1 dose of Hepatitis A, with no Letter of Exemption in the file. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) The file for Child #4 lacked updated written verification of ongoing administered vaccines: 3 doses of Pneumococcal, with no Letter of Exemption in the file. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) The file for Child #5 lacked updated written verification of ongoing administered vaccines: 2 doses of Hepatitis A, with no Letter of Exemption in the file. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3280.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “In the Main Childcare space, the following toys and play equipment were observed to be in poor repair: - on the shelf to the right of the polka-dotted section of wall, a gold Super Mario toy was observed to be chewed - on the shelf to the right of the polka-dotted section of wall, a broken pair of sunglasses was observed in a bin of dress-up supplies - the Barbie Playhouse, which is set up along the wall near the door to the Gross Motor space, was observed to have cardboard/pressed wood peeling in sections, and a screw protruding from the floor of the playhouse. The exposed screw had rough edges, creating a hazard to children. - stored near the Barbie Playhouse, two dolls were observed to be broken; specifically, one was missing a head, and one was missing a leg”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease

      “The Child Health Report for Child #5 lacked a statement of whether the child is able to participate in childcare and is free from contagious/communicable disease. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)”
    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “The Emergency Contact Form for Child #5 lacked the "Health Insurance/MA Coverage" and "Health Insurance/MA Policy Number." (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3280.108(a) Clean, good repair, proper size

      “In the Main Childcare space, the white cube shelf under the television was observed to be unstable and wobbly when touched.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2026

  3. Mar 5, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.35(3) 8th grade + 2 yrs

      “SECOND CITATION PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 1/22/25: The file for Staff Person #2, a secondary staff person, lacked documentation of an 8th grade education.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3280.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “SECOND CITATION PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 1/22/25: The file for Child #1 and Child #3 did not contain a child service report.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.131(a)/3280.182(1) Health Information/Initial and subsequent health assessments

      “SECOND CITATION PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 1/22/25: The files for Child #1 and Child #2, enrolled more than 60 days, did not contain an initial health assessment”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.26(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “SECOND CITATION PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 1/22/25: The facility lacked documentation of completing an emergency drill.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.151(a)/3280.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “SECOND CITATION PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 1/22/25: The file for Staff Person #1 contained a health assessment dated 7/28/22, more than 24 months prior.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.26(f) Emergency plan

      “SECOND CITATION PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 1/22/25: The facility did not send the emergency plan to a county emergency management agency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2025

    • Background checks

      3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “SECOND CITATION PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 1/22/25: The child abuse clearance on file for Staff Person #2 is classified for a volunteer. The file for Staff Person #2 did not contain the FBI fingerprint clearance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025

  4. Jan 22, 2025Inspection25 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.14/3280.20 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “The facility did not contain a policy addressing signs/symptoms of shaken baby syndrome, strategies for coping with a crying or distraught child, and the prevention and identification of child maltreatment. The file for Staff Person #3 did not contain emergency plan training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.26(b) Emergency plan

      “The facility's emergency plan dated 11/17/22 lacked documentation that it had been reviewed/updated within the past 12 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.26(c) Training regarding plan

      “The file for Staff Person #4 did not contain emergency plan training regarding the facility's emergency plan.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.26(f) Emergency plan

      “The facility did not send the emergency plan to a county emergency management agency.”
    • Transportation

      3280.171(a) Pick up and drop off points

      “The facility did not have documentation that the operator notified local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility, and about the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.131(a)/3280.182(1) Health Information/Initial and subsequent health assessments

      “The files for Child #2 and Child #4, enrolled more than 60 days, did not contain an initial health assessment”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.31(f) Age and training

      “The file for Staff Person #4 did not contain the following pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Get Started with Center-Based Care-Revised 2022.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.31(f) Age and training

      “The file for Staff Person #4 contained a Pediatric First Aid/CPR training that was not taught by a PQAS approved instructor.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.26(a)(2) Emergency plan

      “The facility's emergency plan did not contain information regarding evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

      “The facility's fire detection log includes dates 8/1/24-9/3/24, 11/1/24-12/2/24, and 12/2/24-1/6/25, more than 30 days apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.26(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “The facility lacked documentation of completing an emergency drill.”
    • Records and paperwork

      3280.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “The file for Child #2 and Child #5 contained an emergency contact form that was not updated within 6 months of the previous date.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.151(a)/3280.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “The file for Staff Person #1 contained a health assessment dated 7/28/22, more than 24 months prior. The file for Staff Person #2 did not contain an initial health assessment or the tuberculin skin test. The file for Staff Person #4 did not contain an initial health assessment.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments

      “The health report form on file for Child #1 is dated 12/15/23, more than 12 months prior.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “The emergency contact form for Child #1 lacked a complete address for the listed release persons. The emergency contact form for Child #2, Child #3, and Child #4 lacked the addresses for the listed release persons.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

      “The emergency contact form for Child #4 lacked the name of the child's physician. The emergency contact form for Child #3 lacked the address for the child's physician.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times

      “The agreement form for Child #5 lacked arrival and departure times.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3280.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “The file for Child #2 and Child #5 did not contain a child service report.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.75(c) Has all items

      “The first aid kit in the Main Room lacked tweezers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “In the Main Room, the outlet next to the color chart and the outlet behind the book area lacked an outlet cover.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3280.52(c) Mixed age levels

      “On 1/22/25 at approximately 10:01am Staff Person #1 was observed caring for 1 older toddler, 4 preschoolers, and two school-aged children. The ratio is 1 staff to 6 older toddlers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.35(3) 8th grade + 2 yrs

      “The file for Staff Person #2, a secondary staff person, lacked documentation of an 8th grade education and 2 years of experience with children.”
    • Background checks

      3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “The PA State Police clearance on file for Staff Person #2 dated 3/19/24 is classified for a volunteer. The child abuse clearance on file for Staff Person #2 is classified for a volunteer. The file for Staff Person #2 did not contain the FBI fingerprint clearance. The file for Staff Person #4 did not contain the NSOR clearance more than 45 days after hire.”
    • Background checks

      3280.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “The file for Staff Person #3 lacked a Mandated Reporter training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.31(e)(4)(i) Age and training

      “The most recent Pediatric First Aid/CPR trainings on file for Staff Person #1 is dated 7/28/22, exceeding the expiration date of the certification.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2025

  5. Apr 11, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Background checks

      3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “The file for staff #1 contains an application for an NSOR clearance that was made timely, however, she is on a provisional hire and was supervising children alone in the lunchroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.14/3280.20 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: health and safety basics, pediatric first aid and cpr, and mandated reporter training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.151(a)/3280.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “The file for volunteer #2 lacks a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024

  6. Feb 28, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3280.52(c) Mixed age levels

      “2ND CITATION: Observed 2 YTs, 3 OTs, and 2 PSs in the care of one staff member at 10:00am on 2/28/24. The ratio is 1 caregiver to 5 children when YTs are in care. Previously cited on 1/18/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024

  7. Jan 18, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3280.52(c) Mixed age levels

      “Observed 2 YTs, 4 OTs, and 2 PSs in the care of one staff member at 10:30am on 1/18/24. The ratio is 1 caregiver to 5 children when YTs are in care.”
    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “The files for child #1 - #5 lack an update in writing of the emergency contact information and agreement once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. The files were last updated in 2/2023 and were due to be updated in 8/2023.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “A fire drill has not been conducted since April 2023.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

      “The fire detection system has not been tested since April 2023. The system was tested today (1/18/24).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.17 Liability Insurance

      “The legal entity doesn't currently have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover all persons who are on the premises.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2024

  8. Feb 21, 2023Visit12 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3280.72(d) Above ground window opening restricted to 6"

      “In the Main room, five windows that were above the ground floor and open directly to the outdoors were not constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3280.76 Building Surfaces

      “In the coat room off of the Main room, a plastic outlet wall plate was observed to be detached from the wall ad was not in good repair. A piece of the wall base board in the Craft Room was cracked with sharp edges and was not in good repair.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3280.123(a)(5) Designated release persons

      “The agreement on file for child #1 and #2 lacked the release persons to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(a) Each child emergency contact person

      “The emergency form on file for child #1 and #2 lacked emergency contact information on who shall be contacted in an emergency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(c) Each child care space

      “in the Main room, Craft room, Gross Motor room, and the dining room, emergency contact information for children #1 and #2 were not present in the child care space where children were receiving care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

      “A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency were not posted in the Main room, Infant Room, Craft Room, Gross Motor room, and the dining room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers

      “The diapering area in the main bathroom had a plastic-line, covered trash can but was not a hands-free trash can. The diapering area in the infant room did not have a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.171(c) Safe routes posted

      “Written notifications of safe routes were not posted in a conspicuous location in the child care facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

      “The facility files lacked proof of purchase for the interconnected smoke detection system.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.14/3280.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Communication with Parents

      “The facility lacked policies regarding recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with crying, fussing, or distraught children, and prevention and identification of child maltreatment. 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: Mar 9, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.24(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

      “A copy of how to access the DHS regulations electronically and instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office were not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.26(e) Letter to parents

      “The operator lacked providing the parent of each child enrolled a letter explaining the emergency procedures.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2023

  9. Oct 21, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3280.17 Liability Insurance

      “At the time of the inspection, the provider did not have liability insurance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.26(a) Emergency plan

      “At the time of the inspection, there was not an Emergency Plan.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.34(b)(5) HS/GED + 2 yrs

      “The file of staff #1 lacked proof of education and 2 years' experience.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “Observed in the infant room 7 electrical outlet plates on the walls and outlet in the dining room lacking protective receptacle covers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.192(5) Two written references

      “The file of staff #1 lacked two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.75(a) In facility

      “At the time of the inspection, there was not a first-aid kit at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2022

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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Is The Neighborhood Nest licensed?

Yes. The Neighborhood Nest is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was The Neighborhood Nest last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 25, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Neighborhood Nest had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 61 rules across 7 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 46 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 The Neighborhood Nest care for?

12, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does The Neighborhood Nest accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The Neighborhood Nest's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Neighborhood Nest cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 863-8810 to ask.

What is The Neighborhood Nest's phone number?

(412) 863-8810.

Where is The Neighborhood Nest?

Pittsburgh, PA 15235. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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