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Pittsburgh, PA 15236 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Tiny Tykes Academy
- licensed capacity
- 87
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Tiny Tykes Academy
Tiny Tykes Academy is a child care center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 87 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: full-time care, infant care, part-time care and pre-k.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 33 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 87 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 6 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | Full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Staff | All of our lead teaching staff are highly qualified and certified in Early Childhood Education |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 87 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Tiny Tykes Academy
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 87 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00254727
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 8, 2026: 24 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 33 rules in all · 33 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 12
- Staff training and qualifications 8
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Records and paperwork 4
- Background checks 2
- Safety and hazards 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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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Apr 8, 2026Inspection24 rules cited
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Peeling paint was observed on the windowsill of the eating area of the Main Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2026
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid kit in the Pre-K room lacked soap.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2026
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The initial emergency plan training on file for Staff #5 was dated 3/2/26, more than 90 days beyond date of hire (SEE IS CODE SHEET).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2026
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“In the Outdoor Play Space, a plastic climber was observed with a crack on the bridge that could cause pinch points and was accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2026
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“The file for Staff #1 contained 9 of 12 annual childcare training hours within the training timeframe of 12/2024-12/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2026
3270.135(b) Surfaces cleaned
“During an observed a diaper change, Staff #7 did not clean the diaper changing surface after use with a sanitizing solution.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2026
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“During a diaper change, Staff #7 was observed using their hands to open the hands-free garbage to dispose of the soiled diaper.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2026
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The immunization record for Child #4 (Infant) lacked the following immunizations: 1 dose of DTAP, 1 dose of HiB, and 1 dose of PCV without a Letter of Exemption in the file. Child #4 must be dismissed from care by close of business on 4/8/26 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2026
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #5 (Preschool Age) are dated 8/12/24 and 2/23/26, more than 12 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2026
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff #2 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their hire date (SEE IS CODE SHEET): Pediatric First Aid/CPR Training. The training was completed on 2/25/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2026
3270.37(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(iii) 8th grade + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The files for Staff #5 and Staff #6, classified as Aides, contained documentation of a minimum of an 8th grade education but lacked documentation of 2 years of experience with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2026
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for Staff #1, classified as an Assistant Group Supervisor, lacked documentation of a high school diploma or general education development certificate but contained 2 years of experience with children. The file for Staff #2 and Staff #4, classified as an Assistant Group Supervisor, lacked 2 years of experience with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The most recent Child Abuse clearance on file for Staff #1 was dated 4/4/18, more than 60 months prior. The two most recent Child Abuse clearances (8/21/20 & 11/18/25) and NSOR certificates (8/26/20 & 11/14/25) on file for Staff #3 are dated more than 60 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2026
3270.102(a)/3270.103 Clean and good repair/Small Toys and Objects
“Foam blocks with teeth marks were observed in the Main Room and Pre-K Room. Broken magnatiles were observed in the Main Room, which could be harmful to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2026
3270.121(b) Given parents in writing
“At the time of inspection, the facility lacked a policy regarding the transfer of care between the child care facility and the child's school. The policy shall be a written agreement which includes the parent's signature providing consent and placed in the child's file”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2026
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The fire alarm 30-day test log for the Main Building includes test 7/1/25-8/1/25 and 8/1/25-9/1/25, more than 30 days apart. The fire alarm 30-day test log for the Pre-K Building includes test dates 7/3/25-8/29/25 and 8/29/25-9/29/25, more than 30 days apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2026
3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“The files for Child #1-Child #9 contained the original financial agreement when the parent is to receive the original agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2026
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact form on file for Child #7 lacked the enrolling parents work address and work phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2026
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“The emergency contact form on file for Child #6 and Child #7 lacked the parent's signature giving the facility written consent to obtain emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2026
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact forms for Child #1, Child #5, and Child #7 lacked complete addresses for all listed release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2026
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The emergency contact form on file for Child #6 and Child #7 lacked the parent's signature giving the facility written consent to administer minor first aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2026
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“The file for Staff #6 lacked a tuberculosis test.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2026
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #3 (Young Toddler) are dated 7/22/25 and 3/23/26, more than 6 months apart. The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #7 (Older Toddler) are dated 7/22/25 and 3/17/26, more than 6 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2026
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The initial health assessment on file for Staff #5 is dated 2/9/26, after Staff #5's date of hire (SEE IS CODE SHEET).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2026
Apr 9, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
3270.133(2) Written instructions
“Observed 2 expired infant tylenol medications in the upstairs infant room. The medications were expired by 1 month.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The files for staff #1- #8 lack updated NSOR clearances. #1 was due 1/2025 and #2 - #8 were due 2/2025. The file for staff #5 contains an FBI clearance that was renewed late. It was due 10/2024 and obtained 3/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2025
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The file for staff #2 contains an evaluation that was conducted late. It was due 2/2025 and obtained 3/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Observed a damaged pirate ship climber in the outdoor large muscle space. The climber had cracks on it in several locations.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The file for staff #3 lacks an updated health assessment. It was due 4/6/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The files for staff #1, #2 and #3 contain mandated reporter training that was updated late. #1 and #2 were due 1/2025 and obtained 2/2025; #3 was due 3/2025 and obtained 4/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2025
- Nov 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 17, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The files for children #1 - #5 contained service reports. However, the service reports were being done annually as opposed to every 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2024
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The files for staff #1, #2, #3, and #6 contain 12 hours of child care training, however, 2 of the training hours were obtained in 2/2024 and were due by 12/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The files for staff #4 and #5 contain health assessments that were updated late. #4 was due 1/2024 and obtained 3/2024; #5 was due 10/2023 and was obtained 2/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2024
Apr 19, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The file for staff #1 lacks a valid health assessment. The health assessment on file was not adequate do to not being properly completed by the physician.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2023
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for staff #2 contains mandated reporter training that was updated late. The training was due 6/2022 and was obtained 12/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2023
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“The straps on the bucket seats in the upstairs table in the infant/toddler area were dirty.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2023
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The fire detection system was tested monthly and logged by the operator. On 2 occasions, the test exceeded 30 days by one day.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff #1 lacks an NSOR clearance. Staff #1 was provisionally hired and the 90 day provisional hire period expired 3/1/23.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2023
Apr 28, 2022Inspection15 rules cited
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Observed an area of the fencing that was sharp at the bottom and accessible to children in the outside play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2022
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“Observed mulch on the playground that has a diameter of less than one inch that was/is accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. The mulch is coming through the fence from the hill behind the playground.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2022
3270.31(f)(10)/3270.192(2)(iii) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for staff #5 contains pediatric first aid training and cpr that was obtained late. Current training is on file now. (See staff and child code sheet for date of hire.)”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2022
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The emergency plan lacked accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2022
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Observed hand sanitizer labeled "keep out of reach of children" accessible to children in the PS room on a shelf.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2022
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The fire detection system was tested monthly, however, on several occasions within the past year, the monthly test exceeded 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2022
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The files for staff #1, #3, #5, and #6 contain health assessments the were either updated late or initially obtained late. (See staff and child code sheet for date of hire.)”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff #1 contains clearances that were updated late ( criminal, child abuse, FBI). Current clearances are on file now. (See staff and child code sheet for date of hire.)”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2022
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Observed a torn diaper pad in the bathroom in the main/ps bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2022
3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii) Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for staff #2 contains health and safety training that was obtained late. (See staff and child code sheet for date of hire.)”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for facility person #7 contains an FBI clearance that was obtained late. (See staff and child code sheet for date of hire.)”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff #5 contains a criminal clearance that was obtained late. A current/valid clearance is now on file. (See staff and child code sheet for date of hire.)”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for staff #1 contains mandated reporter training that was updated late. (See staff and child code sheet for date of hire.)”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff #4 was provisionally hired improperly. The operator did not have the necessary clearances and paperwork for the FBI clearance on file prior to requesting the FBI clearance. The FBI clearance was obtained after the 45 day provisional hire period. Current/valid clearances are now on file. (See staff and child code sheet for date of hire.)”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2022
3270.36(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(iv) HS/GED + 30 credits/Transcript, diploma and letters
“The file for staff #5 lacks qualifications in her/his file to qualify her/him as an assistant group supervisor. (See staff and child code sheet for date of hire.)”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Tiny Tykes Academy
Is Tiny Tykes Academy licensed?
Yes. Tiny Tykes Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Tiny Tykes Academy last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 8, 2026, with 24 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Tiny Tykes Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 33 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 33 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 Tiny Tykes Academy care for?
87, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Tiny Tykes Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Tiny Tykes Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Tiny Tykes Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 653-7304 to ask.
What is Tiny Tykes Academy's phone number?
(412) 653-7304.
Where is Tiny Tykes Academy?
625 Old Clairton Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15236. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Kids Playcare, 1 miles away.