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Vivian E Ray
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About Vivian E Ray
Vivian E Ray is a home daycare in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 6 children.
As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidy
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
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- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 6 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (412) 403-4858 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 6 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Vivian E Ray has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Vivian E Ray
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 6 children
- License number
- #CER-00251743
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 13, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected
- Safety and hazards 2
- Background checks 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Feb 13, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
3290.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for Staff #1 contained NSOR Certificates dates 6.5.20 and 6.17.25, which exceeded the 60-month renewal requirement.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2026
3290.63 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“A protective outlet cover was missing on one (1) outlet, on the surge protector, behind the television.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2026
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“The Emergency Plan did not contain a section for Continuity of Operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2026
- May 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 23, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“The Fire Detection Testing Log contained documentation of manual testing which exceeded 30 days: 1.3.24 to 2.3.24, 3.3.24 to 4.3.24, 5.1.24 to 6.3.24, and 7.3.24 to 8.3.24.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2024
Sep 12, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“On 2 occasions, the operator tested the fire protection system monthly but the test exceeded 30 days. (11/21/22- 12/28/22) and (3/4/23-4/12/23).”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2023
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: health and safety training one hour update.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2023
3290.31(g) Age and training
“Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training by the 12/2022 due date: health and safety one hour update.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2023
Sep 14, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
3290.74(a) Requirements
“Observed exposed bolts on the gate to the fence in the outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2022
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff #1 lacks the following updated clearances: state police, child abuse. The FBI clearance is current however, was updated late (beyond 60 months). It was updated on 3/16/22 and was due 1/6/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 14, 2022
3290.131(b)(2)/3290.182(1) Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments
“The file for child #1 lacks an updated health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2022
3290.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person/facility person #1 had not completed mandated reporter training within the 60 month requirement. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 2/5/17. Mandated reporter training was completed on 8/31/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 14, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Vivian E Ray
Is Vivian E Ray licensed?
Yes. Vivian E Ray is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Vivian E Ray last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on February 13, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Vivian E Ray had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 3 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 Vivian E Ray care for?
6, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Vivian E Ray accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Vivian E Ray's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (412) 403-4858 to confirm.
How much does Vivian E Ray cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 403-4858 to ask.
What is Vivian E Ray's phone number?
(412) 403-4858.
Where is Vivian E Ray?
Pittsburgh, PA 15226. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.