Shady Lane School
100 N Braddock Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
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Two Hands Are Better Than One Learning
- licensed capacity
- 43
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Two Hands Are Better Than One Learning
Two Hands Are Better Than One Learning is a child care center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 43 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 93 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMOpen until 11:59 PM
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 43 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 43 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Two Hands Are Better Than One Learning
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 43 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00251699
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 17, 2025: 28 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 93 rules in all · 93 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 25
- Records and paperwork 19
- Staff training and qualifications 17
- Building, equipment and play areas 12
- Safety and hazards 11
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Safe sleep 2
- Background checks 2
- 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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Dec 17, 2025Inspection28 rules cited
3270.131(a)/3270.131(e)(3) Health information/Dismissal policy
“The file for child #3 a school age lacked an initial health report. The child was in care longer that 60 days without initial health report The files for children #4 and 5 a YT and a Preschooler lacked an initial health report. The child was in care longer that 60 days without initial health report.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2025
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“The files for staffs # 2,3 and 7 lacked 7out of 12 required hours of annual childcare training, from 12/19/23 to 12/19/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2026
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The facility lacked an emergency drill log.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2025
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The facility emergency plan lacked accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2025
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The file for child #1 lacked signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2025
3270.182(3) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“The files for children # 4 and 5 lacked signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2025
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.131(e)(3) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Dismissal policy
“The file for child # 1 lacked an updated health report. The previous report was dated 5/28/24. The file for child #2 contained a current health report dated 9/3/25. The previous report was dated 8/13/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2025
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The files for children #1,2 and 3 emergency contact form and agreement form were not reviewed once in a 6-month period .”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The files for children # 2 and 3 lacked the address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form. The file for child # 5 lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2025
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The files for children # 1,4 and 5 lacked the health insurance policy number on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2025
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“The file for child # 4 lacked the information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation, on the Emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2025
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The file for child # 4 lacked the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form. The file for child # 5 lacked the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2025
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The file for child # 4 lacked the name, and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care on the emergency contact form. The file for child #5 lacked the name, and address of the child's physician or source of medical care on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2025
3270.124(a) Each child emergency contact person
“The file for child #4 lacked the parent's name on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2025
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The file for child # 1 lacked information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2025
3270.123(a) Signed
“The file for child #5 lacked an agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 2, 2026
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“The sleeping cots in the toddler room were not labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2025
3270.105 High Chairs
“There was a yellow highchair with missing straps in the main room.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“There was a cracked lid in the main room. There was a green cracked lid, a broken cubby hook creating a sharp edge, and a broken sleeping cot in the toddler room. There were 4 broken tricycles in the playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 2, 2026
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“There was damaged plaster along the sink wall in the main room bathroom. There was peeling paint on the upstairs kitchen wall .”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 2, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“There was a broken phone box under the computer table in the main room. The bathroom light in the toddler room is pulling of the ceiling. One of the doors in the upstairs bathroom is exposing splinters and the other door is cracked; the radiator box has sharp edges. There was a sharp metal edge on the bottom of the stairs on the upstairs entry.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 2, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff #2 lacked a current NSOR clearance. The previous NSOR clearance is dated 2/20/20. The file for staff#7 contained a current state police clearance dated 11/18/25 the was not renewed within 60 months of the prior state police clearance dated 2/2/20. A current Child abuse clearance dated 11/26/25 the was not renewed within 60 months of the prior state police clearance dated 3/17/20 and a current NSOR clearance dated 11/26/25 the was not renewed within 60 months of the prior state police clearance dated 1/30/20.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The files for staff # 1,2,3,4,5, 6,7 and 8 lacked annual fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2026
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The files for staff # 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 and 8 lacked emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2025
3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually
“The facility did not review the emergency plan at least annually. The last emergency plan review was dated 1/10/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2025
3270.18(a) On file at facility
“The facility current liability of insurance is dated 10/2/25. The liability insurance was due on7/8/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility policy to identify the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma, and Child Maltreatment lacked the Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing or distraught child.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2025
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The files for Staff # 2 and 7 and & lacked a written evaluation.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2025
Dec 3, 2024Inspection23 rules cited
3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually
“The facility emergency plan was not reviewed annually. The previous review was done on 1/10/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff # 3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Mandated Reporter Training.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2024
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The files for staff # 1,2, and 3 lacked a written evaluation.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2024
3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle
“There was a garbage can that contained contaminated by human secretions trash without a lid in the main room.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2024
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first- aid kit in the main room lacked, an assortment of adhesive bandages, tweezers, tape, and gloves. The first- aid kit in the Toddler room lacked, gloves, tape and gloves.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“There was a cracked window glass on the front entrance in the toddler room.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“There was damage plaster on the wall by the computers in the main room.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2024
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“The bathroom in the main room lacked washing hand signs above the toilet, above the training chair and above sink.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“There were 2 cracked trucks, 3 cracked bin lids, 1 broken pink chair and one cracked pencil box in the main room.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2024
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“The coats in the main room were not labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2024
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The file for child # 1 lacked telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care on the emergency contact form. The file for child # 5 lacked the address of the child's physician or source of medical care on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2024
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“The files for children # 1,3 and 4 lacked written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2024
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The file for child # 5 lacked the health insurance policy number on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The file for child # 1 lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2024
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“The main room and the toddler room lacked emergency transportation plan posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2024
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The file for child #1 Contained an emergency contact and an agreement forma that has not been review since 10/3/23. The file for child # 2 contained an emergency contact and an agreement form that was not reviewed within 6 months. The previous review was dated 11/21/23 and the current review was dated 11/17/24. The file for child #3 Contained an emergency contact and an agreement forma that has not been review since 9/6/22. The file for child # 4 contained an emergency contact and an agreement form that was not reviewed within 6 months. The previous review was dated 11/21/21 and the current review was dated 11/17/24. The file for child # 5 contained an emergency contact and an agreement forma that has not been review since 12/19/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2024
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The file for child # 2 a preschooler contained a current health report dated 11/21/24. The report was obtained after 12 months the prior report was dated 4/12/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2024
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The files for children # 1,3 and 4 lacked signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2024
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“The files for staff # 2 and 3 lacked verification of experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2024
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The facility emergency plan lacked the emergency drill log.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2024
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“A copy of the facility emergency plan was not sent to the local municipality and the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2024
3270.131(a)/3270.131(e) Health information/ACIP recommended immunization record
“The file for child # 1 an old toddler lacked an initial health report. The child has been in care longer than 60 days. The child cannot return until the facility has a copy of the health report and immunizations. The file for child # 3 a preschooler lacked an initial health report. The child has been in care longer than 60 days. The child cannot return until the facility has a copy of the health report and immunizations. The file for child # 4 a preschooler lacked an initial health report. The child has been in care longer than 60 days. The child cannot return until the facility has a copy of the health report and immunizations. The file for child # 5 a preschooler lacked an initial health report. The child has been in care longer than 60 days. The child cannot return until the facility has a copy of the health report.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility policy to identify the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, lacked The Abusive Head Trauma and The Child Maltreatment Statement.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2024
Aug 27, 2024Inspection16 rules cited
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“Staff # 3 did not wash the child's hands after diapering.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2024
3270.135(b) Surfaces cleaned
“Staff # 3 did not use a changing pad or other surface covering. Staff # 3 changed the child on the couch. The surface was not sanitized”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2024
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“The file for staff # 7 contained a health report dated 9/11/23 that lacked a TB test.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2024
3270.152 Adult Hygiene
“Staff #3 did not wash her hands after diapering a child.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2024
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for staff # 7 lacked proof of education and verification of childcare experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file for staff # 7 lacked two written, nonfamily references.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility
“Staff person # 1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated (8/14/19).”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2024
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“On 8/27/24 around 9: 10 am staff #2 was observed caring for 1 YT,3 OT and 3 PS in the toddler room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“There was a hair gel bottle on top of the sink counter labeled " keep out of reach of children" accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“There was peeling plaster on the wall above the sink in the preschool room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2024
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“The preschool room bathroom lacked a hand washing sign above the toilet.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2024
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“The exit back door in the preschool room was obstructed with a few gallons of water.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“There was a broken white and black motorcycle toy in the playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2024
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“Staff # 3 kept a soiled diaper on the couch until she was done with the diaper change, instead of discarding it immediately into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff persons # 1,2,4,5, and 6 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff persons #1,2,4,5 and 6 do not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training expiration date of 2/26/22 to 2/26/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff # 3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety, Mandate Reported Training and Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2024
- Feb 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 11, 2023Inspection26 rules cited
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The files for children # 1 and 5 lacked the work addresses of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2023
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“The file for child # 3 lacked written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2023
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“The files for children # 1,2 and 5 lacked information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility emergency plan lacked the updates regarding the Continuity of Operations requirements. The facility lacked a policy to identify the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma, and Child Maltreatment. The file for staff # 4 lacked the one-hour updated health and safety training course, Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 by the deadline of 12/30/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 24, 2023
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The files for children # 4 and 5 lacked the health insurance policy number on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The files for staff # 2,3 and 4 lacked a current Fire Safety training. The prior certificate was dated 2/26/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 27, 2023
3270.131(a) Health information
“The file for child # 2 a preschooler lacked an initial health report. Per directors' statement the child has been in care for long time.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2023
3270.75(a) In child care spaces
“The nursery room lacked a first-aid kit.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2023
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The files for staff # 2 and 3 lacked documentations of the previous and current written staff evaluation.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 24, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff # 2 contained a current FBI clearance dated 3/1/21, that was not renewed within 60 months of the prior FBI clearance dated 6/13/15. The file for staff # 3 contained a current Child Abuse clearance dated 2/25/21, that was not renewed within 60 months of the prior Child Abuse clearance dated 6/4/15. The file for staff # 4 contained a current FBI clearance dated 7/2/19, that was not renewed within 60 months of the prior FBI clearance dated 11/5/09. The file for staff # 4 contained a current State Police clearance dated 10/15/21, that was not renewed within 60 months of the prior State Police clearance dated 3/6/15”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 24, 2023
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The files for children # 1 and 5 lacked the address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2023
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The files for children #1,3 and 5 emergency contact form and agreement form have not been updated once in 6 months period.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2023
3270.131(a)(4) Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance
“The file for child #1a school age lacked an initial health report. The file for child # 5 a school age lacked an initial health report.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2023
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The file for child # 3 a school age lacked an updated health report. The previous report was dated 4/20/21. The file for child # 4 a preschooler lacked an updated health report. The previous report was dated 2/1/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2024
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file for staff # 2 lacked an updated health report. The previous report date was 11/4/21. The file for staff # 3 contained a current health report dated 2/4/22.The file lacked documentation of the previous health report. The file for staff # 4 lacked an updated health report. The previous report was dated 4/7/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file for staff # 5 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: Dec 15, 2023
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“Th file for staff #5 lacked tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“The file for staff # 1 contained a current Health and Safety Updated training dated 11/10/23 , that was not completed by 12/30/22. The file for staff # 3 contained a current Health and Safety Updated training dated 11/15/23 , that was not completed by 12/30/22. The file for staff # contained a current Health and Safety Updated training dated , that was not completed by 12/30/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 24, 2023
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first-aid kit in the main room lacked scissors.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“There were 6 ceiling tiles with water damaged in the main room. There was a cracked light cover close to the kitchen area in the main room.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 24, 2023
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“There was damage plaster above the bathroom sink.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 24, 2023
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“There was a cracked plastic table, a rusted cracked easel, 2 broken plastic bins, a broken storage lid, and a bin filled with water in the playground. There were 2 blues cracked bins and a cracked toy truck in the main room.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2023
3270.111(a) Written plan
“The Nursery room lacked a written daily activities schedule posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2023
3270.123(a) Signed
“The file for child # 4 was not signed by the operator and the parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 24, 2023
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“The files for children # 2 and 4 lacked the date of the child's date of admission on the agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2023
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The files for children # 1 and 5 lacked the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2023
Oct 3, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff persons #1 and #2 have not completed the Pennsylvania Health & Safety Update 2022 which was required to be completed by 12/30/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2023
Dec 19, 2022Inspection16 rules cited
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The file for Child #5 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking the policy number for the child's health insurance.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2023
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Peeling paint was observed in the restroom down by the toilet on the main older children side of the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2023
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“The Mickey Mouse table on the main side of the facility was observed to be peeling all on the top of the table.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2023
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“The nursery side of the facility was lacking a posted written daily schedule. When certification Rep. asked if they had one the staff answered that they don't follow one in that room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2023
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“The file for Child #5 contained an agreement form that was lacking the persons whom the child can be released to.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2023
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“The file for Child #4 contained an agreement form that was lacking the child's admission date.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2023
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“The files for Child #1, 3, and 4 all contain emergency contact forms that are lacking signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2023
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The file for Child #3 was lacking 6 month signed updates of the child's emergency contact form and agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2023
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“The file for Child #5 who is a young toddler age child contained a health assessment that was more than 6 months old.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2023
3270.131(e) ACIP recommended immunization record
“The file for Child #2 who has been enrolled at the facility for more than 60 days was lacking a health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2023
3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The file for Child #3 contained an immunization record that was lacking the annual influenza immunization. The file for Child #5 contained an immunization record that was lacking 2-3 doses of the rotovirus vaccine.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2023
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file for Staff #4 contains 2 health assessments that are more than 24 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 11, 2023
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The facility was lacking documentation of an annual emergency drill.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2023
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“The facility lacked documentation of sending the annual traffic letters to the local traffic safety authorities.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2023
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The files for Staff #1, 2, 3, and 4 were all lacking documentation of annual emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2023
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The file for Child #3 contains an emergency contact form that was lacking the addresses of the persons to whom the child can be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2023
Dec 29, 2021Inspection26 rules cited
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The emergency contact information in the file for child #1, #2, #3 and #5 did not include written parental consent for minor first-aid by staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2022
3270.31(h) Health and Safety Training
“The file for staff person #1 through #5 included health and safety training on topics #1 through #9 required by regulation 31f dated after 6/17/21. All 5 staff were hired before 12/19/20.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2021
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact information in the file for child #2 did not include the last names of the release persons and both addresses were incomplete. The emergency contact information in the file for child #3 did not include complete addresses for the release persons, as there was no city or zip code, and there was no street number for one of the release persons. The emergency contact information in the file for child #4 did not include addresses for the release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2022
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The emergency contact information in the file for child #2 and #5 did not include any health insurance information. The emergency contact information in the file for child #3 did not include a work policy number for the child's health insurance”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2022
3270.131(c) Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP
“The health report in the file for child #1 was signed but the individual's title was not legible.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2022
3270.165 Menus
“The menu posted at the facility was for the current week.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2021
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“The emergency contact information in the file for child #1, #2, #3 and #5 did not include written parental consent for emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2022
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact information in the file for child #1 did not include a work phone number for the child's mother. The emergency contact information in the file for child #2, #4 and #5 did not include a work phone number or address for the child's mother. The emergency contact information in the file for child #3 did not include a street number for the mother's work address.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2022
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Based on review of the facility's fire drill log and on conversation with the operator, the fire detection system was tested in March, August and December 2021.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2021
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“The certificate posted at the facility was from the previous certification year, 2020-21.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2022
3270.131(a) Health information
“The file for child #2, enrolled more than 90 days, did not include a health report for the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2022
3270.131(e)(2)(i) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“There was no evidence of a flu shot in the file for child #1, a 3 year old. There was no evidence of a flu shot in the file for child #2, a 3 year old and they were missing 2 of 2 Hep A vaccinations. Neither file included a written statement of exemption by a parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2022
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: Mar 4, 2022
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The emergency contact information in the file for child #1 and #4 did not include an address for the child's physician. The emergency contact information in the file for child #2 and #5 did not include any information for the child's physician. The emergency contact information in the file for child #3 did not include a street number for the child's physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2022
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“The agreement in the file for child #2 did not specify the release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2022
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“The agreement form in the file for child #2 and #3 did not specify the child's arrival and departure time.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2021
3270.123(a) Signed
“There was no agreement form in the file for child #1. The agreement form in the file for child #3 was not signed by a parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2022
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“There were several areas of peeling paint on the railing in the outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“There were 2 small areas of flooring missing in the main room's bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The last fire safety training in the file for staff person #1 through #5 was dated more than 12 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2022
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The last evaluation by the director in the file for Staff #1 through #4 was dated more than 12 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2022
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“The health assessment in the file for staff person #2 did not include the results of an examination for communicable disease as the box next to the statement was left blank.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2022
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The last health assessment in the file for staff person #1, #3 and #4 more than 24 months ago. The last two health assessments in the file for staff person #2 were dated more than 24 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“The last first-aid/CPR training in the file for staff person #1 expired in May 2021.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2022
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid kit in the toddler room did not contain gauze pads.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2021
3270.66(b) Original container
“In the toddler kitchenette, there was a can of Lysol disinfecting spray and Suave hand sanitizer sitting on a small table next to a loaf of bread and canned food items.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Two Hands Are Better Than One Learning
Is Two Hands Are Better Than One Learning licensed?
Yes. Two Hands Are Better Than One Learning is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Two Hands Are Better Than One Learning last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on December 17, 2025, with 28 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Two Hands Are Better Than One Learning had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 93 rules across 4 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 93 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 Two Hands Are Better Than One Learning care for?
43, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Two Hands Are Better Than One Learning accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Two Hands Are Better Than One Learning's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Two Hands Are Better Than One Learning cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 247-5350 to ask.
What is Two Hands Are Better Than One Learning's phone number?
(412) 247-5350.
Where is Two Hands Are Better Than One Learning?
325 S Trenton Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15221. The nearest other daycare we list is YMCA of Greater PGH/Environmental Charter School, 0.2 miles away.