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Upmc Mercy Child DVPT Ctr Ermire
- licensed capacity
- 59
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Upmc Mercy Child DVPT Ctr Ermire
Upmc Mercy Child DVPT Ctr Ermire is a child care center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 59 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 59 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 59 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Upmc Mercy Child DVPT Ctr Ermire
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 59 children
- License number
- #CER-00243658
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 4, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Safety and hazards 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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Jun 4, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“The most recent documented first aid training completed and on file for Facility Person #1 was expired.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2026
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The current health assessment on file for child #1, a preschooler, was completed more than 12 months after the previous health assessment on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2026
Nov 24, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.94(a)(9) Written record
“The record of the fire drill conducted on 6/9/25 on file at the facility did not specify the hypothetical location of the fire or the number of children who participated in the drill.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2025
3270.94(a)(4) Hypothetical locations
“According to documentation of fire drills on file at the facility, during consecutive fire drills conducted on 8/7/25 and 10/2/25, the same hypothetical location of the fire was utilized for each fire drill.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2025
- Jun 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 28, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“The file for staff #2 did not contain the results of a screening for tuberculosis.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2023
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“Based on the facility's fire drill documentation, consecutive drills conducted on 11/17/22 and 1/26/23 were 71 days apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2023
3270.94(a)(9) Written record
“Documentation of fire drills conducted from June 2022 to present did not include the hypothetical locations of the fire.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2023
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“During nap time, a child was observed on a cot that lacked 2 feet of space on 3 sides. The left side was partially blocked by a plastic storage tub. The right side was partially blocked by a toy shelf.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2023
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 contained consecutive health assessments dated more than 24 months apart. The most recent health assessment on file is now current.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“The banister to the loft in the older PS room was loose at the the top left side creating a pinch point between the corner pieces.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2023
Jun 23, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Two areas of broken plastic were observed on a sandbox in the outdoor play space. Two loose hinges, which created pinch points, were observed on the cabinets of a play kitchen in the older preschool room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2022
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The facility has not documented 30 day tests of the fire detection devices since June 2021.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Areas of rust and broken metal were observed on a gate in the outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Upmc Mercy Child DVPT Ctr Ermire
Is Upmc Mercy Child DVPT Ctr Ermire licensed?
Yes. Upmc Mercy Child DVPT Ctr Ermire is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Upmc Mercy Child DVPT Ctr Ermire last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 4, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Upmc Mercy Child DVPT Ctr Ermire had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 DVPT Ctr Ermire care for?
59, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Upmc Mercy Child DVPT Ctr Ermire accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Upmc Mercy Child DVPT Ctr Ermire's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Upmc Mercy Child DVPT Ctr Ermire cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 232-5867 to ask.
What is Upmc Mercy Child DVPT Ctr Ermire's phone number?
(412) 232-5867.
Where is Upmc Mercy Child DVPT Ctr Ermire?
1400 Locust St, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. The nearest other daycare we list is Upmc Mercy Child Development, 0.1 miles away.