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Vincentian Child Discovery Center McCandless
- licensed capacity
- 242
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Vincentian Child Discovery Center McCandless
Vincentian Child Discovery Center McCandless is a child care center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 242 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based and STEM / STEAM approach, with after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and infant care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 48 rules across 10 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer campFaith-basedSTEM / STEAMAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: school-age children
6 wk
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 242 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 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 |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 6 weeks thorough fourth grade |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Faith-based, STEM / STEAM |
| Staff-to-child ratio | Infants 1:4 |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 242 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
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State record
Inspection reports for Vincentian Child Discovery Center McCandless
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 242 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00257053
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 5, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 10 of 11 visits · 48 rules in all · 44 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 10
- Safety and hazards 9
- Building, equipment and play areas 7
- Supervision and ratios 7
- Records and paperwork 6
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Background checks 4
- Safe sleep 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 5, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Sep 18, 2025Inspection18 rules cited
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The staff file for Staff person #1, Staff person #4, Staff person #5, Staff person #6, Staff person #8, and Staff person #10 were observed to lack emergency plan training for 2024; the dates of the two most recent trainings are 1/21/25 and 12/28/23”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2025
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The letter to the parents explaining the emergency procedures does not address the following: shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises, evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises. accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions, and annual emergency drills.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The staff file for Staff person #1, Staff person #4, Staff person #5, Staff person #6, Staff person #8, and Staff person #10 were observed to lack fire safety training for 2024; the dates of the two most recent trainings are January 2025 and December 2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2025
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #2 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/CPR training. Staff person #1 has since completed the training on 8/29/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The staff file for Staff person #1 contained a current Child Abuse clearance dated 3/18/25, a current DHS FBI clearance dated 3/31/25, and a current National Sex Offender (NSOR) check dated 2/26/25 all of which were not renewed within 60 months of the previously dated 1/1/20 Child Abuse clearance, 1/11/20 DHS FBI clearance, and 2/7/20 NSOR check expiring. The disclosure statement for Staff person #3 (See IS Code Sheet) was observed to not be signed and dated at time of hire per the Child Protective Service Law (CPSL). The staff file for Staff person #5 contained a current Child Abuse clearance dated 3/11/25 and a current DHS FBI clearance dated 2/27/25 both of which were not renewed within 60 months of the previously dated 1/15/20 Child Abuse clearance, 1/28/20 DHS FBI clearance. The staff file for Staff person #6 contained a current DHS FBI clearance dated 2/14/25 and a current NSOR check dated 2/26/25 both of which were not renewed within 60 months of the previously dated 1/27/20 DHS FBI clearance, and 2/7/20 NSOR check expiring. The staff file for Staff person #8 contained a current DHS FBI clearance dated 2/13/25 which was not renewed within 60 months of the previously dated 1/29/20 DHS FBI clearance. The staff file for Staff person #10 contained a current Child Abuse clearance dated 3/20/25 and a current DHS FBI clearance dated 3/1/25 both of which were not renewed within 60 months of the previously dated 3/5/20 Child Abuse clearance, 1/29/20 DHS FBI clearance expiring. The staff file for Staff person #11 contained a current NSOR check dated 2/26/25 which was not renewed within 60 months of the previously dated 2/18/20 NSOR check expiring.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The staff file for Staff person #1 contained current mandated reporter training dated 3/22/25 which was not renewed within 60 months from the previously existing mandated reporter certificate dated 12/30/19. The staff file for Staff person #4 contained current mandated reporter training dated 3/29/25 which was not renewed within 60 months from the previously existing mandated reporter certificate dated 2/3/20. The staff file for Staff person #5 contained current mandated reporter training dated 3/22/25 which was not renewed within 60 months from the previously existing mandated reporter certificate dated 1/5/20. The staff file for Staff person #6 contained current mandated reporter training dated 3/23/25 which was not renewed within 60 months from the previously existing mandated reporter certificate dated 12/21/19. The staff file for Staff person #9 contained current mandated reporter training dated 3/18/25 which was not renewed within 60 months from the previously existing mandated reporter certificate dated 12/19/19. The staff file for Staff person #10 contained current mandated reporter training dated 3/20/25 which was not renewed within 60 months from the previously existing mandated reporter certificate dated 8/31/19. The staff file for Staff person #11 contained current mandated reporter training dated 3/20/25 which was not renewed within 60 months from the previously existing mandated reporter certificate dated 1/28/20.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2025
3270.61(e) Halls, etc. not included
“In the School Age building, the hallway outside of Room 019, was observed to be set up for childcare with a carpeted section, child chairs/circular cushions, an adult mid-back swivel chair, various educational posters, and a daily schedule on the wall. Staff person #12 stated that they have been using the hallway to conduct circle time from 12:30pm-1pm with preschool and young school age children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2025
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“In Young Toddler B room, an electrical outlet located in the blocks area underneath the windowsill, which is accessible to children 5 years of age or younger, was observed to be missing one protective covering.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“In the hallway outside of Young Toddler B room, three sunscreens labeled "Keep Out of Reach of Children" were observed inside two children's cubbies and accessible to the children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“In the School Age Building in Room 010, the following was observed: multiple ceiling tiles were observed to have water damage and there were pieces of broken up and damaged ceiling tiles on the floor of the classroom, a 25.5in x 13in hole was observed in the ceiling due to an active water leak that was dripping into a large PVC pipe type cylinder.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“In Young Toddler B room, peeling paint and damaged plaster was observed on the wall to the left of where the resting mats are stored.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The child file for Child #4 was observed to contain an emergency contact information form that lacked addresses for the designated release persons listed.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2025
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“The child file for Child #4, who was a young toddler at the time, was observed to contain health reports that were conducted more than 6 months apart; those health report dates are dated 8/26/24 and 12/27/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2025
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The child file for Child #4 who is a preschool child. was observed to lack an updated health report; the most recent health report on file is dated 8/26/24 which is more than 12 months old.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The staff file for Staff person #7, contained a current health assessment dated 7/28/25 which was conducted more than 24 months from the previously dated 6/29/23 health assessment on file. The staff file for Staff person #10, contained a current health assessment dated 9/3/24 which was conducted more than 24 months from the previously dated 3/15/22 health assessment on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2025
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The child file for Child #2 contained a financial agreement and emergency contact form that were not reviewed and signed by the parent every 6 months; the two most recent reviews of the emergency contact form were signed on 8/21/25 and 4/24/24 and the financial agreement form was last reviewed and signed on 9/19/24. The child file for Child #3 contained an emergency contact information form that was not reviewed and signed by the parent every 6 months; the two most recent reviews of the emergency contact form were signed on 4/4/25 and 9/24/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2025
3270.182(8) Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“The Child file for Child #3 was observed to lack the original financial agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2025
3270.131(a) Health information
“The child file for Child #1 contained an initial health report that is dated more than 60 days after initial enrollment.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2025
Jun 6, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“2nd CITATION: In Young Toddler B Room, peeling paint was observed to the right of the mirror on the wall near the baseboard as well as below the #4 sign located underneath the learn and grow sign. Also in Young Toddler B Room, damaged drywall was observed from a wooden baby gate that was attached to the wall. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON: 3/4/25”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2025
Apr 22, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“2nd CITATION: At approximately 11:05am, Staff person #1 was observed in the hallway outside of the Young Toddler A Room returning a red buggy used to transport the toddlers to/from outside the playground. Certification Rep. walked past Staff person #1 and entered the Young Toddler A Room where Staff person #2 and 8 young toddlers were observed. Staff person #1 entered the classroom shortly thereafter. During the onset of supervision and ratio, Staff person #1 identified and named 4 young toddlers and Staff person #2 identified and named 4 young toddlers. Therefore, it was determined that Staff person #1 was observed to not be physically present with their assigned group of children while they were returning the red buddy to the hallway. At approximately 11:15am, Preschool B was observed outside on the playground with 4 Staff and 25 preschool age children who were lined up against the fence and one child being held by Staff person #4. During the onset of supervision and ratio, when staff were asked to identify and name the children whom they were responsible for, Staff person #3 identified and named responsibility for 10 preschool age children, Staff person #4, who was holding the child who was misbehaving asked this cert. rep. if they could give their tags to Staff person #6 so that Staff person #4 could take the child inside the facility. Supervision and ratio check resumed with Staff person #5 who identified and named 7 preschool age children, and Staff person #6, who was responsible for 8 children, responded that she didn't know most of the kids and that she was, "just a sub." Staff person #6 was unable to identify and name the children in her supervision group and needed assistance from Staff person #5 in identifying and naming who they were responsible for. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 3/4/25”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2025
3270.183(a) Locked cabinet
“In the director's office, the child records are stored in two mobile file carts. One cart was observed to have the cover opened and the other cart lacked the sliding cover entirely.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2025
3270.25(b) Post the inspection summary
“The facility's inspection summary from 3/4/25, that contained regulatory noncompliance citations needing verified as corrected, was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2025
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“2nd CITATION: At approximately 11:05am, Staff person #1 was observed in the hallway outside of the Young Toddler A Room returning a red buggy used to transport the toddlers to/from outside playground. Certification Rep. walked past Staff person #1 and entered the Young Toddler A Room where 1 staff with 8 young toddlers was observed thus resulting in a staff: child ratio of 1:8. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 3/4/25”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2025
Mar 4, 2025Complaint investigation10 rules cited
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“At approximately 1:10pm in the Young Toddler B Room, during naptime, the following mats were observed to not have at least 2ft of space on 3 sides while in use: a toddler was observed sleeping on a mat that was placed approximately 1.5 feet from a shelving unit as well as 10 inches from a toy sink and another mat used by a toddler was placed up against the other side of the toy sink set and placed approximately 1 foot from the wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2025
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“At approximately 12:20pm two staff and twenty preschool age children were observed transitioning back into the facility from being outside on the playground. Three preschool age children, who were in the front of the line, were observed to have walked down the hall, around the corner out of eyesight of Staff person #2 and Staff person #3. Those three preschool age children were observed to enter the elevator by themselves and the elevator door closed behind them without any staff present in the elevator thus resulting in the staff: child ratio to be 0:3. A few other children were observed lining up at the elevator with no staff present.”
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The staff file for Staff person #1, who is a substitute staff person, lacked a State Police clearance; the one observed in the file was for another person.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2025
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“At approximately 12:20pm two staff and twenty preschool age children were observed transitioning back into the facility from being outside on the playground. Three preschool age children, who were in the front of the line, were observed to have walked down the hall, around the corner out of eyesight of Staff person #2 and Staff person #3. Those three preschool age children were observed to enter the elevator by themselves and the elevator door closed behind them and a few other children were observed lining up at the elevator without a staff person being physically present with those children.”
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“At approximately 12:20pm two staff and twenty preschool age children were observed transitioning back into the facility from being outside on the playground. Three preschool age children, who were in the front of the line, were observed to have walked down the hall, around the corner out of eyesight of Staff person #2 and Staff person #3. Those three preschool age children were observed to enter the elevator by themselves and the elevator door closed behind them and a few other children were observed lining up at the elevator without being supervised by any staff person. At approximately 1:10pm, during naptime in the Young Toddler B Room, upon certification entering the room, Staff person #4 was observed on their cell phone and not able to see, direct or assess the toddlers in their care. Also, where Staff person #4 was positioned in the room they could not adequately supervise three of the napping toddlers due to the diaper changing table obstructing the Staff's ability to see, direct, and assess those toddlers that were napping on the opposite side.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“In Young Toddler B Room, peeling paint was observed to the right of the mirror on the wall near the baseboard as well as below the #4 sign located underneath the learn and grow sign. Also in Young Toddler B Room, damaged drywall was observed from a wooden baby gate that was attached to the wall.”
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“In the School Age Building the following were observed to not be in good repair: in the Gym part of the black cove base was observed to be detached from the wall, a wall plate covering an electrical outlet was observed to be cracked at the top and broken off, a long vertical tear of the wallpaper in the hallway leading to the Gym was observed to be detached from the wall, and in Room 009 one ceiling tile to the left of the light was observed to not be kept clean as evidence by having water damage from a previous leak.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2025
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“In the Preschool Room, in the lunch area, an electrical outlet located to the left of the kitchen door and an electrical outlet located under the audio center sign were each observed to lack one protective receptacle cover. Also in the Preschool Room an electrical outlet located behind the light table was observed to lack one protective receptacle cover.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“In the Preschool Room, two Purell hand sanitizers labeled 'Keep Out of Reach of Children' were observed on a shelf near the language arts center accessible to the preschool age children in care. In the Indoor Play Space one Purell hand sanitizer was observe to the left of the doorway on the window ledge accessible to children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2025
3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“As a result of a complaint investigation conducted on 3/4/25, based on interviews with staff, it was determined that during naptime a staff person used their leg to restrain a child on their mat because the child kept getting up off their mat and would not nap.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2025
Mar 4, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“At approximately 1:10pm in the Young Toddler B Room, during naptime, the following mats were observed to not have at least 2ft of space on 3 sides while in use: a toddler was observed sleeping on a mat that was placed approximately 1.5 feet from a shelving unit as well as 10 inches from a toy sink and another mat used by a toddler was placed up against the other side of the toy sink set and placed approximately 1 foot from the wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2025
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“At approximately 12:20pm two staff and twenty preschool age children were observed transitioning back into the facility from being outside on the playground. Three preschool age children, who were in the front of the line, were observed to have walked down the hall, around the corner out of eyesight of Staff person #2 and Staff person #3. Those three preschool age children were observed to enter the elevator by themselves and the elevator door closed behind them without any staff present in the elevator thus resulting in the staff: child ratio to be 0:3. A few other children were observed lining up at the elevator with no staff present.”
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The staff file for Staff person #1, who is a substitute staff person, lacked a State Police clearance; the one observed in the file was for another person.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2025
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“At approximately 12:20pm two staff and twenty preschool age children were observed transitioning back into the facility from being outside on the playground. Three preschool age children, who were in the front of the line, were observed to have walked down the hall, around the corner out of eyesight of Staff person #2 and Staff person #3. Those three preschool age children were observed to enter the elevator by themselves and the elevator door closed behind them and a few other children were observed lining up at the elevator without a staff person being physically present with those children.”
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“At approximately 12:20pm two staff and twenty preschool age children were observed transitioning back into the facility from being outside on the playground. Three preschool age children, who were in the front of the line, were observed to have walked down the hall, around the corner out of eyesight of Staff person #2 and Staff person #3. Those three preschool age children were observed to enter the elevator by themselves and the elevator door closed behind them and a few other children were observed lining up at the elevator without being supervised by any staff person. At approximately 1:10pm, during naptime in the Young Toddler B Room, upon certification entering the room, Staff person #4 was observed on their cell phone and not able to see, direct or assess the toddlers in their care. Also, where Staff person #4 was positioned in the room they could not adequately supervise three of the napping toddlers due to the diaper changing table obstructing the Staff's ability to see, direct, and assess those toddlers that were napping on the opposite side.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“In Young Toddler B Room, peeling paint was observed to the right of the mirror on the wall near the baseboard as well as below the #4 sign located underneath the learn and grow sign. Also in Young Toddler B Room, damaged drywall was observed from a wooden baby gate that was attached to the wall.”
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“In the School Age Building the following were observed to not be in good repair: in the Gym part of the black cove base was observed to be detached from the wall, a wall plate covering an electrical outlet was observed to be cracked at the top and broken off, a long vertical tear of the wallpaper in the hallway leading to the Gym was observed to be detached from the wall, and in Room 009 one ceiling tile to the left of the light was observed to not be kept clean as evidence by having water damage from a previous leak.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2025
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“In the Preschool Room, in the lunch area, an electrical outlet located to the left of the kitchen door and an electrical outlet located under the audio center sign were each observed to lack one protective receptacle cover. Also in the Preschool Room an electrical outlet located behind the light table was observed to lack one protective receptacle cover.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“In the Preschool Room, two Purell hand sanitizers labeled 'Keep Out of Reach of Children' were observed on a shelf near the language arts center accessible to the preschool age children in care. In the Indoor Play Space one Purell hand sanitizer was observe to the left of the doorway on the window ledge accessible to children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2025
3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“As a result of a complaint investigation conducted on 3/4/25, based on interviews with staff, it was determined that during naptime a staff person used their leg to restrain a child on their mat because the child kept getting up off their mat and would not nap.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2025
Sep 25, 2024Inspection10 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #4 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric first aid/CPR training; the first aid/CPR training on file was not an approved curriculum.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The staff file for Staff person #1 lacked a valid DHS FBI clearance. The staff file for Staff person #5 contained a current State Police clearance dated 10/24/23 which was not renewed within 60 months of the previously dated 10/18/18 State Police clearance expiring. The staff file for Staff person #6 contained a current State Police clearance dated 8/9/24, a current Child Abuse clearance dated 8/21/24 and a current FBI clearance dated 8/7/24 all of which were not renewed within 60 months of the previously dated 4/25/29 State Police clearance, the 5/3/19 Child Abuse clearance and the 5/10/19 FBI clearance expiring.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2024
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“In the School Age Building two sinks located in the girl's restroom was observed to lack handwashing signs.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2024
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The child file for Child #5, who is a preschool age child, was observed to contain health reports that were conducted more than 12 months apart; those health report dates are dated 8/30/23 and 9/1/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2024
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“The child file for Child #2 was observed to contain a current health report dated 8/29/24 that lacked a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and is free from contagious or communicable disease.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The staff file for Staff person #2, lacked a valid health assessment and TB test results; the health assessment and TB test results on file are more than 12 months old.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2024
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The child file for Child #1 contained a current emergency contact form that were not reviewed and signed by the parent every 6 months; the two most recent reviews of the emergency contact form were signed on 9/26/23 and 4/29/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2024
3270.182(8) Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“The child file for Child #4 was observed to lack a financial agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The staff file for Staff person #3 was observed to lack one nonfamily reference.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“In School Age Building, the following rooms were observed to have ceiling tiles with visible water damage and/or mold: Room 009 with 6 tiles, Room 019 with 3 tiles, Gym with 11 tiles, Hallway to left of Room 011 with 6 tiles, Hallway to right of Gym with 5 tiles, Room 010 with 2 tiles, Room 011 with 7 tiles, Room 010 with 5 tiles, and Room 011 with 7 tiles.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2024
Jul 10, 2024Complaint investigation3 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Upon review of the facility's 30-day fire testing documentation, the following tests were observed to have been conducted more than 30 days apart: 5/30/24 to 7/3/24 (34 days).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2024
3270.137 Children with Symptoms of Disease
“During a complaint investigation conducted on 7/10/24, it was disclosed during staff interviews that children who were excluded from care for having a communicable disease were permitted to return without a doctor's note indicating that they were able to return to care.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2024
3270.136(b) Parent info communicable diseases
“During a complaint investigation conducted on 7/10/24, it was disclosed during staff interviews that only parents of those children receiving care in the effected classrooms were notified of a suspected outbreak of a communicable disease.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2024
Jul 10, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Upon review of the facility's 30-day fire testing documentation, the following tests were observed to have been conducted more than 30 days apart: 5/30/24 to 7/3/24 (34 days).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2024
3270.137 Children with Symptoms of Disease
“During a complaint investigation conducted on 7/10/24, it was disclosed during staff interviews that children who were excluded from care for having a communicable disease were permitted to return without a doctor's note indicating that they were able to return to care.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2024
3270.136(b) Parent info communicable diseases
“During a complaint investigation conducted on 7/10/24, it was disclosed during staff interviews that only parents of those children receiving care in the effected classrooms were notified of a suspected outbreak of a communicable disease.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2024
Jan 11, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“2nd CITATION: Upon review of the facility's 30-day fire testing documentation, the following tests were observed to have been conducted more than 30 days apart: 10/26/23 to 11/27/23 (32 days). PREVIOUSLY CITED on 12/19/23”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2024
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Dec 19, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Upon review of the facility's 30-day fire testing documentation, the following tests were observed to have been conducted more than 30 days apart: 10/26/23 to 11/27/23 (32 days).”
Sep 11, 2023Inspection14 rules cited
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The staff file for Staff person #4, Staff person #5, and Staff person #6 contained current staff evaluations completed in July 2023 which were more than 12 months from their previously dated June 2022 staff evaluations on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2023
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“In the Toddler 2 Room, a six-outlet surge protector power strip located on the windowsill to the left of the refrigerator was observed to be missing two protective outlet covers was accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. In the Preschool Room, an electrical outlet located in the eating area and to the left of the sand table was observed to lack one protective outlet cover and was accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2023
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“The water coming from the sink located to the right of doorway in Room 011 was observed to measure 133° F.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“In the Indoor Play Space one large yellow interlocking foam play mat located on the wall to the left of the doorway was observed to be detached from the wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2023
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Upon review of the facility's 30-day fire testing documentation, the following tests were observed to have been conducted more than 30 days apart: 8/10/23 - 9/11/23 (32 Days).”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“The staff file for Staff person #7 lacked valid pediatric first-aid/CPR; the certification on file dated 4/7/21 has expired. The staff file for Staff person #9 lacked valid pediatric first-aid/CPR; the certification on file dated 7/30/21 has expired.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2023
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“An annual emergency drill conducted on 5/22/23 lacked the total number of staff, total number of children who participated, the time it took to complete drill, special accommodations the facility used for any category of children, and any problems encountered that is required to be documented when conducting the emergency drill, per announcement C-22-04.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2023
3270.175(c) Manufacturer's instructions used
“The manufacturer's instructions for use of safety restraints were observed to not be in the 2020 Chevrolet Micro Bird nor in the 2019 Dodge Caravan that the facility uses to transport children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment
“The file for Staff person #1 contained a current health assessment dated 1/17/23 that lacked an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination as well as a doctor or CRNP's assessment of Staff person #1's ability to provide childcare.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The staff file for Staff person #3 was observed to contain a signed disclosure statement that was not dated thus unable to determine if it was signed at time of hire. The staff file for staff person #4 lacked a signed disclosure statement.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2023
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The child file for Child #1 lacked a flu shot for 2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #1 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/CPR. Staff person #1 completed Pediatric First Aid/CPR on 9/1/23. Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety Training.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2023
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The staff file for Staff person #4 contained a current health assessment dated 7/27/22 which was conducted more than 24 months from the previously dated 3/14/20 health assessment on file. The staff file for staff person #6 lacked an updated health assessment; the most recent health assessment on file is dated 6/10/21 which is more than 24 months old.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2023
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The staff file for Staff person #7, Staff person #8, and Staff person #9 lacked documentation of having received training regarding the facility's emergency plan with in 90 days of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2023
Feb 14, 2023Inspection9 rules cited
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The staff file for Staff person #5, contained a current health assessment dated 3/15/22 which was conducted more than 24 months from the previously dated 7/30/19 health assessment on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“In the Indoor Play Space two large interlocking foam play mats located on the walls nearest the doorway were observed to be detached from the wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2023
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The child file for Child #1, Child #4, and Child #5, who are preschool age children, lacked a flu shot for 2022. The child file for Child #2, who is an 8mo old infant, and Child #3, who is a young toddler, lacked a flu shot for 2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #8 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety Training and Pediatric First Aid/CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2023
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid kit located in Room 11 was observed to lack tweezers.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2023
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The child file for Child #4 contained an emergency contact information form that lacked the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #2 and Staff person #5 lacked the one-hour Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 training by 12/30/22 as required per announcement C-22-06. Staff person #6, Staff person #10, and Staff person #14 had not completed the one-hour Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 training by 12/30/22 as required per announcement C-22-06; all staff completed the one-hour training in January 2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2023
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“In the Infant 2 Room, the sheets being used in five of the cribs used by an infant in care was observed to be loose fitting thus allowing them to bunch up and cause a potential suffocation hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The staff file for Staff person #3 through #7 and Staff person #9 through #18 had not participated in annual fire safety training; the two most recent trainings were dated 1/18/23 and 12/28/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2023
Jul 26, 2022Inspection13 rules cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“2nd CITATION: In the school age building, at approximately 10:00am, Staff person #4 answered the door to let this certification representative into the building thus causing Staff person #4 to not be physically present with their 12 young school age children that they were responsible for supervising in Room 0002. Upon entry into Room 002 at the outset of supervision and ratio, two staff and 24 young school age children were observed. Staff person #4 identified and named 9 children and Staff person #5 identified and named 9 children thus leaving 6 children unaccounted for. Staff were given a second opportunity to name the children whom they were responsible for and Staff person #4 identified and named 11 children and Staff person #5 identified and named 9 children thus still leaving 4 child unaccounted for. On a third opportunity all children were accounted for. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON: 6/13/22”
3270.61(h) Exceeding Capacity
“2nd CITATION: At approximately 10:00am, 2 staff and 24 young school aged children were observed to be utilizing Room 002 that has a maximum capacity of 10. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 6/13/22”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2022
3270.182(1) Initial and subsequent health reports
“The child file for Child #3 lacked a flu shot for 2021.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2022
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The staff file for Staff person #3, contained a current health assessment dated 2/21/22 which was conducted more than 24 months from the previously dated 9/13/19 health assessment on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 3, 2022
3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The child file for Child #2 and Child #3 lacked a flu shot for 2021.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2022
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The child file for Child #1, who is a young toddler, was observed to lack an updated health report at least every 6 months; the most recent health report on file is dated 11/10/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2022
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Staff person #1 has not completed pediatric first-aid/CPR training within the last 24 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training on file being dated 3/9/20.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff person #1 was observed not to contain a National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) certificate.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2022
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The staff file for Staff person #2 contained current mandated reporter training dated 12/29/21 which was not renewed within 60 months from the previously existing mandated reporter certificate dated 5/29/15.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 3, 2022
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“3rd CITATION: At approximately 10:10am, Staff person #5 was observed transitioning a group of young school-age children from Room 002 to the hallway. Staff person #5 was then observed leaving the hallway and returning to Room 002 to retrieve the remaining children in their group. At this point, staff: child ratio was exceeded, as no staff were present with the children while they were in the hallway. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON: 5/4/22 and 6/13/22”
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“In Room 0002 ten bottles of sunscreen labeled, 'Keep Out of Reach of Children' were observed on ledge accessible and in reach of the children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Upon entry in to the Preschool Room, the restroom located on the right side of the class room was observed to have broken loose tile pieces around the sewer lid that have separated from the floor causing the floor not to be in good repair.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2022
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“At approximately 10:10am, Staff person #5 was observed transitioning a group of young school-age children from Room 002 to the hallway. Staff person #5 was then observed leaving the hallway and returning to Room 002 to retrieve the remaining children in their group. As a result, the children who were left in the hallway were unsupervised as Staff person #5 was not present to properly see, hear, direct, and access those children.”
Jun 13, 2022Inspection10 rules cited
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“***2nd CITATION: At approximately 10:50am, 4 staff and 35 preschool age children were observed outside near the main front entrance. Staff person #1, who named responsibility 7 preschool age children in their assigned group, was observed at one point to no longer to be outside and subsequently was observed to be returning outside from inside of the building. At that point ratio was 3:35. According to staff statements during the week of June 7-10, 2022 the preschool room was over ratio anywhere between 4 to 13 preschool age children through out each day during that week. Also during the week of June 7-10, 2022, staff disclosed that the school age building, which cares for young school age children only, was also over ratio on Wednesday (1:13), on Thursday (1:14), and on Friday(1:15) during that week. These staff statements are supported by the weekly attendance schedule provided by the director. The director was asked if any other staff were scheduled to work in those rooms and the director responded there could have been other staff in those rooms however was unable to provide the names or scheduling documentation of other staff who may have been in those rooms. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 5/4/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2022
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“**2nd CITATION: At approximately 10:50am, 4 staff and 35 preschool age children were observed outside near the main front entrance. Staff person #1, who named responsibility 7 preschool age children in their assigned group, was observed at one point to no longer to be outside and subsequently was observed to be returning outside from inside of the building. At that point ratio was 3:35. According to staff statements during the week of June 7-10, 2022 the preschool room was over ratio anywhere between 4 to 13 preschool age children through out each day during that week. Also during the week of June 7-10, 2022, staff disclosed that the school age building, which cares for young school age children only, was also over ratio on Wednesday (1:13), on Thursday (1:14), and on Friday(1:15) during that week. These staff statements are supported by the weekly attendance schedule provided by the director. The director was asked if any other staff were scheduled to work in those rooms and the director responded there could have been other staff in those rooms however was unable to provide the names or scheduling documentation of other staff who may have been in those rooms. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 5/4/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2022
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“*2nd CITATION: At approximately 10:50am, 4 staff and 35 preschool age children were observed outside near the main front entrance. Staff person #1, who named responsibility 7 preschool age children in their assigned group, was observed at one point to no longer to be outside and subsequently was observed to be returning outside from inside of the building. At that point ratio was 3:35. According to staff statements during the week of June 7-10, 2022 the preschool room was over ratio anywhere between 4 to 13 preschool age children through out each day during that week. Also during the week of June 7-10, 2022, staff disclosed that the school age building, which cares for young school age children only, was also over ratio on Wednesday (1:13), on Thursday (1:14), and on Friday(1:15) during that week. These staff statements are supported by the weekly attendance schedule provided by the director. The director was asked if any other staff were scheduled to work in those rooms and the director responded there could have been other staff in those rooms however was unable to provide the names or scheduling documentation of other staff who may have been in those rooms. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 5/4/22.”
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“*4TH CITATION: According to staff statements during the week of June 7-10, 2022 the preschool room was over ratio on Wednesday and Thursday of that week. This is supported by weekly attendance record provided by the director. Upon review of the weekly attendance record for Preschool B, on Wednesday, June 8, 2022 there was 1 staff and 18 preschool and school age children scheduled between the hours of approximately 7:29am to 9:10am and on Thursday, June 9, 2022 there was 1 staff and 15 preschool age and school age children scheduled between the hours of approximately 7:25am to 8:43am. Ratio on Wednesday was 1:18 and ratio on Thursday was 1:15. The director was asked if any other staff were scheduled to work in those rooms and the director responded there could have been other staff in those rooms however was unable to provide the names or scheduling records of other staff who may have been in those rooms. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 5/4/22. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON: 5/4/22, 3/10/22 and 11/22/21”
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“***4TH CITATION: According to staff statements during the week of June 7-10, 2022 the preschool room was over ratio on Wednesday and Thursday of that week. This is supported by weekly attendance record provided by the director. Upon review of the weekly attendance record for Preschool B, on Wednesday, June 8, 2022 there was 1 staff and 18 preschool and school age children scheduled between the hours of approximately 7:29am to 9:10am and on Thursday, June 9, 2022 there was 1 staff and 15 preschool age and school age children scheduled between the hours of approximately 7:25am to 8:43am. Ratio on Wednesday was 1:18 and ratio on Thursday was 1:15. The director was asked if any other staff were scheduled to work in those rooms and the director responded there could have been other staff in those rooms however was unable to provide the names or scheduling records of other staff who may have been in those rooms. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 5/4/22. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON: 5/4/22, 3/10/22 and 11/22/21”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2022
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“**4TH CITATION: According to staff statements during the week of June 7-10, 2022 the preschool room was over ratio on Wednesday and Thursday of that week. This is supported by weekly attendance record provided by the director. Upon review of the weekly attendance record for Preschool B, on Wednesday, June 8, 2022 there was 1 staff and 18 preschool and school age children scheduled between the hours of approximately 7:29am to 9:10am and on Thursday, June 9, 2022 there was 1 staff and 15 preschool age and school age children scheduled between the hours of approximately 7:25am to 8:43am. Ratio on Wednesday was 1:18 and ratio on Thursday was 1:15. The director was asked if any other staff were scheduled to work in those rooms and the director responded there could have been other staff in those rooms however was unable to provide the names or scheduling records of other staff who may have been in those rooms. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 5/4/22. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON: 5/4/22, 3/10/22 and 11/22/21”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2022
3270.61(h) Exceeding Capacity
“According to staff statements during the week of June 7-10, 2022 room capacity was exceeded in the school age building between the hours 8:30am - 4:00pm during that week. This is supported by weekly attendance records provided by the director.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2022
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“*At approximately 10:50am, 4 staff and 35 preschool age children were observed outside near the main front entrance. Staff person #1, who was responsible for 7 preschool age children, was observed going back inside the facility causing Staff person #1 not to be physically present with the children in their group. When asked, no other staff claimed to be supervising those 7 preschool age children. Also Staff person #2 was observed sitting outside at a table near the main entrance engaged in an activity with small groups of children. When asked to identify her supervision group, Staff person #2 was unable to locate the children from where she was sitting and had to get up and go look them. Neither Staff Person #1 nor Staff Person #2 were physically present with the children in their assigned groups.”
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“***At approximately 10:50am, 4 staff and 35 preschool age children were observed outside near the main front entrance. Staff person #1, who was responsible for 7 preschool age children, was observed going back inside the facility causing Staff person #1 not to be physically present with the children in their group. When asked, no other staff claimed to be supervising those 7 preschool age children. Also Staff person #2 was observed sitting outside at a table near the main entrance engaged in an activity with small groups of children. When asked to identify her supervision group, Staff person #2 was unable to locate the children from where she was sitting and had to get up and go look them. Neither Staff Person #1 nor Staff Person #2 were physically present with the children in their assigned groups.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2022
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“**At approximately 10:50am, 4 staff and 35 preschool age children were observed outside near the main front entrance. Staff person #1, who was responsible for 7 preschool age children, was observed going back inside the facility causing Staff person #1 not to be physically present with the children in their group. When asked, no other staff claimed to be supervising those 7 preschool age children. Also Staff person #2 was observed sitting outside at a table near the main entrance engaged in an activity with small groups of children. When asked to identify her supervision group, Staff person #2 was unable to locate the children from where she was sitting and had to get up and go look them. Neither Staff Person #1 nor Staff Person #2 were physically present with the children in their assigned groups.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2022
May 4, 2022Complaint investigation3 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“The staff file for Staff person #2 lacked valid health and safety training; the health and safety training on file dated 9/7/16 was completed prior to 9/30/16 and is no longer considered an acceptable training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2022
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“3RD CITATION: At approximately 10:00am in the Preschool Room, while conducting supervision and ratio Staff person #1 identified and named 16 children of mixed ages (preschool age and young school age) therefore, ratio was 1 staff to 16 children thus causing the facility to not be in compliance with staff: child ratios. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 3/10/22 and 11/22/21”
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“At approximately 10:15am in Toddler 3 Room 2 staff and 14 older toddlers were observed. While conducting supervision and ratio both staff identified and named responsibility for all 14 older toddlers therefore, ratio was 1 staff to 14 children thus causing the facility to not be in compliance with staff: child ratios.”
May 4, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“The staff file for Staff person #2 lacked valid health and safety training; the health and safety training on file dated 9/7/16 was completed prior to 9/30/16 and is no longer considered an acceptable training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2022
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“3RD CITATION: At approximately 10:00am in the Preschool Room, while conducting supervision and ratio Staff person #1 identified and named 16 children of mixed ages (preschool age and young school age) therefore, ratio was 1 staff to 16 children thus causing the facility to not be in compliance with staff: child ratios. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 3/10/22 and 11/22/21”
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“At approximately 10:15am in Toddler 3 Room 2 staff and 14 older toddlers were observed. While conducting supervision and ratio both staff identified and named responsibility for all 14 older toddlers therefore, ratio was 1 staff to 14 children thus causing the facility to not be in compliance with staff: child ratios.”
Mar 10, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“2ND CITATION: According to the majority of staff statements, multiple groups with mixed age levels in the facility are regularly out of ratio at various times throughout the day and week. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 11-22-21.”
Nov 22, 2021Complaint investigation4 rules cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“At approximately 9:20 a.m., there were 8 children, including 2 older toddlers and 6 preschoolers, observed on the Gymagic Bus parked in the front of the building, without a staff person from the facility providing supervision. A staff person from Gymagic Bus was on the bus with the children and is not a facility staff person.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2022
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“At approximately 9:20 a.m., there were 8 children, including 2 older toddlers and 6 preschoolers, observed on the Gymagic Bus parked in the front of the building, without a staff person from the facility providing supervision. A staff person from Gymagic Bus was on the bus with the children and is not a facility staff person.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2022
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“At approximately 12:30 p.m. in the transitional preschool area of the preschool room with a total of 14 children, staff person #1 named 6 older toddlers in their group, and staff person #2 named 8 older toddlers in their group, resulting in staff person #2 being out of ratio. According to staff statements, multiple rooms, including the preschool room, have been out of ratio on multiple occasions ranging in time from a few minutes to the entire day.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2021
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“At approximately 9:20 a.m., there were 8 children, including 2 older toddlers and 6 preschoolers, observed on the Gymagic Bus parked in the front of the building, without a staff person from the facility providing supervision. A staff person from Gymagic Bus was on the bus with the children and is not a facility staff person. According to staff statements, multiple rooms with mixed age levels have been observed out of ratio on multiple occasions ranging in time from a few minutes to the entire day.”
Nov 22, 2021Inspection4 rules cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“At approximately 9:20 a.m., there were 8 children, including 2 older toddlers and 6 preschoolers, observed on the Gymagic Bus parked in the front of the building, without a staff person from the facility providing supervision. A staff person from Gymagic Bus was on the bus with the children and is not a facility staff person.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2022
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“At approximately 9:20 a.m., there were 8 children, including 2 older toddlers and 6 preschoolers, observed on the Gymagic Bus parked in the front of the building, without a staff person from the facility providing supervision. A staff person from Gymagic Bus was on the bus with the children and is not a facility staff person.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2022
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“At approximately 12:30 p.m. in the transitional preschool area of the preschool room with a total of 14 children, staff person #1 named 6 older toddlers in their group, and staff person #2 named 8 older toddlers in their group, resulting in staff person #2 being out of ratio. According to staff statements, multiple rooms, including the preschool room, have been out of ratio on multiple occasions ranging in time from a few minutes to the entire day.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2021
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“At approximately 9:20 a.m., there were 8 children, including 2 older toddlers and 6 preschoolers, observed on the Gymagic Bus parked in the front of the building, without a staff person from the facility providing supervision. A staff person from Gymagic Bus was on the bus with the children and is not a facility staff person. According to staff statements, multiple rooms with mixed age levels have been observed out of ratio on multiple occasions ranging in time from a few minutes to the entire day.”
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Questions about Vincentian Child Discovery Center McCandless
Is Vincentian Child Discovery Center McCandless licensed?
Yes. Vincentian Child Discovery Center McCandless is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Vincentian Child Discovery Center McCandless last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 5, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Vincentian Child Discovery Center McCandless had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 48 rules across 10 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 44 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 Vincentian Child Discovery Center McCandless care for?
242, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Vincentian Child Discovery Center McCandless accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Vincentian Child Discovery Center McCandless' 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 Vincentian Child Discovery Center McCandless cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 366-8588 to ask.
What is Vincentian Child Discovery Center McCandless' phone number?
(412) 366-8588.
Where is Vincentian Child Discovery Center McCandless?
8200 Mcknight Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237. The nearest other daycare we list is Kindercare Learning Center/McCandless, 0.7 miles away.