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Upmc Mercy Child Development
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About Upmc Mercy Child Development
Upmc Mercy Child Development is a child care center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 82 children.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Child care center
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- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 82 children
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Hours
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Programs
Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 82 childrenFrom the state license |
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State record
Inspection reports for Upmc Mercy Child Development
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 82 children
- License number
- #CER-00249994
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 4, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Aug 4, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The operator has a valid reason they are unable to test their smoke detectors and instead have them inspected professionally. The record of the most recent inspection indicates it was conducted more than 12 months after the previous inspection with a report noted on file. (4/23/25 and 5/27/26)”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2026
3270.102(f) Indoor climbing- protective surface
“There was a piece of climbing equipment in the gym (Room 10) not installed over a protective surface.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2026
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“According to the facility's fire drill log, a fire drill was conducted on 10/2/25, and then next again on 12/2/25, more than 60 days later.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2026
Oct 7, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“There were 4 large strollers (seating 4-6 children) in Room 2, taking up a large portion of the space allowed for child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2025
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The current agreements on file for children #1- #4 were reviewed and updated by parents in writing on 2/28/25 and then again on 9/1/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2025
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The emergency contact form on file for child #2 did not include the child's health insurance information.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2025
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“There were small pieces of vinyl tearing off a toddler sized sofa in Room 8 (older toddler), accessible to toddlers in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2025
Oct 22, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The files for Facility Persons #1, #2, and #3 did not include documentation of the child care experience required for the each staff person's noted classification.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024
Oct 4, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“The hands free can in the diapering area of Room 5 was not functioning at the time of the inspection. The hinges on the lid appeared to be detached.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2023
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Toilet cleaner was accessible to children in a restroom in the hallway. Children were observed in the hall while the restroom door was open. The toilet cleaner was observed on a low shelf in an unlocked cabinet inside the restroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2023
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“Room 13, now used as an early morning drop off room, lacked a posted written schedule.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2023
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 and #2 contained consecutive health assessments dated more than 24 months apart. The most recent health assessments on file for both staff are now current.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2023
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The files for children #1 and #2 lacked documentation that the child service reports on file were shared with the parents. The files for children #3 and #4 contained consecutive service reports which were shared with parents at an interval greater than 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2023
Oct 31, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“An open box containing several bottles of toilet cleaner was observed on the floor in the rear stall of the restroom near the gross motor room.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2022
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“Plastic Easter basket grass was observed in the sensory bin in the older toddler room 9.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2022
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2023
3270.102(a)/3270.103 Clean and good repair/Small Toys and Objects
“Exposed foam batting was observed on the back of a bouncy seat cover in the infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2022
Oct 19, 2021Inspection8 rules cited
3270.124(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 was not posted in Room 5.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2021
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Peeling paint and plaster was observed along the baseboard under the waste receptacle in the green 9B bath.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2021
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first-aid kit in Room 2 was observed to lack soap.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2021
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff #2 contained an NSOR clearance dated after the first day of employment in a child care position. The facility did not have a valid provisional hire waiver at that time.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2021
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“The observed fire drill log contained dills between 5/21 and 7/21 and 7/21 and 9/21 which were completed more than 60 days apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2021
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“According to operator report, the observed emergency plan was sent to the county EMA but not to the local municipality.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2021
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 #1, an existing staff member, lacked documentation of valid Pediatric first-aid and CPR certification. The certificate present in the file was documented for an online course and was not listed as Pediatric. Certification was due 180 days following the implementation of the current regulations.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2021
3270.133(6) Written consent
“The written consent for Nystatin for Child #1 in Room 2 was observed to lack a parental signature.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Upmc Mercy Child Development
Is Upmc Mercy Child Development licensed?
Yes. Upmc Mercy Child Development is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Upmc Mercy Child Development last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 4, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Upmc Mercy Child Development had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 Upmc Mercy Child Development care for?
82, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Upmc Mercy Child Development accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Upmc Mercy Child Development's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (412) 232-7478 to confirm.
How much does Upmc Mercy Child Development cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 232-7478 to ask.
What is Upmc Mercy Child Development's phone number?
(412) 232-7478.
Where is Upmc Mercy Child Development?
1401 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. The nearest other daycare we list is Upmc Mercy Child DVPT Ctr Ermire, 0.1 miles away.