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Eric Young Child Care Center

Pittsburgh, PA · Allegheny County
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5.0 (1 review)
2809 BRIGHTON RD, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
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Quick Facts

Capacity
62 children
Languages
English, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
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Contact Information

📞 (412) 761-6482
2809 BRIGHTON RD
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00256915
License Issued
Jun 20, 2026
Active Through
Jun 20, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 5

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Chrissy
2020-06-22 04:38:05
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I have used this provider for more than 6 months

I loved this daycare the employees are fantastic they make a point to get to know you to take better care of your kids. Now Im back to work I'm going try to go back

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Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-03-25 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: On 3/25/26 at approximately 1:35PM Staff Person #1 answered the door at the facility leaving their group of children which consisted of 4 young toddlers, 6 older toddlers and 1 preschooler alone in the toddler classroom.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All future staff will complete the 1 hour ratio training on the Better Kid Care site which is approved and accepted by DHS and counts towards mandatory ACT-48 training hours. All staff received in person ratio training and testing given by director immediately after the violation was cited. Effective immediately, staff are not permitted to leave the facility premises at any time including when children are sleep and the ratio requirements lessen. The center will be staffed correctly at all times to ensure the safety of the children.
2026-03-25 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: On 3/25/26 at approximately 1:35PM Staff Person #1 answered the door at the facility leaving their group of children which consisted of 4 young toddlers, 6 older toddlers and 1 preschooler alone in the toddler classroom.

Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Effective immediately staff are not permitted to leave the facility grounds during any breaks. This will eliminate any ratio issues that may arise during nap time.
2026-03-25 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.37(c) - Aides supervised all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.37(c)

Description: Aides supervised all times

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that Staff Person #2 who was classified as an aide at the time of inspection, was caring for 1 infant unsupervised.

Correction Required: An aide or a combination of aides shall be supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #2 employment verification hours were miscalculated which resulted in her being erroneously designated as an aide. She is in fact a qualified AGS. Her hours working with children were recalculated, verified, and documented. She is legally an AGS currently.
2026-03-25 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.55(a) - Toddler and preschool children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.55(a)

Description: Toddler and preschool children

Noncompliance Area: On 3/25/26 at approximately 1:40PM during naptime, it was observed that Staff Person #1 was caring for 4 young toddlers, 6 Older Toddlers who were napping and 1 awake Preschooler who was sitting at the table in the Toddler classroom.

Correction Required: The staff:child ratio while toddlers and preschoolers are napping is one staff person to 10 young toddlers, one staff person to 12 older toddlers, one staff person to 20 preschool children. TIERED LIS: 1. Ratios must be maintained at all times. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding maintaining ratios of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. The operator shall provide a date for when this training will be completed.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
1. Correction date was immediate 3/25/26. The preschool child went back to his assigned room putting the toddler room back in ratio. Implemented on 5/20/26 2. Staff will take a minimum of 2 hour in person ratio training approved by DHS on June 12, 2026. Implemented on 6/1/26
2026-03-25 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.55(b) - Other staff on premises Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.55(b)

Description: Other staff on premises

Noncompliance Area: On 3/25/26 at naptime from approximately 1:30-2:30 PM it was observed that there were 3 staff members at the facility caring for 1 infant, 4 young toddlers, 6 older toddlers, and 9 preschoolers, which are not enough staff at the facility to maintain ratios if naptime ended or an emergency occurred.

Correction Required: Staff persons who are on duty but are not providing child care during naptime shall remain in the child care portion of the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff received in person ratio training and testing given by director immediately after the violation was cited. Effective immediately, staff are not permitted to leave the facility premises.
2026-03-06 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: In the indoor play space contained a blue rocking boat which had a broken piece of white plastic exposing sharp edges. The fabric seat of the low swing in the infant classroom was visibly soiled with areas of brown discoloration. The ball pit covers in the infant and toddler classrooms were also visibly soiled with discolored markings on the surfacing of the cover. The toddler classroom contained a plastic drawer organizer with a crack in the second drawer, a blue cot with a crack by the leg, and a play refrigerator which was caving in on the side. By the restrooms in the toddler classroom, the top of a black trash can was breaking away from the can exposing rough edges. The preschool classroom contained a plastic drawer organizer with the right side of the frame detaching from the top, a loose knob on the bottom door of the cabinet in dramatic play, a broken lid covering flexible track, a cracked red bin and the lattice of the plastic laundry basket containing play clothes was broken from the top frame. A wooden chair in the preschool classroom was splintering on the seat.

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The broken piece on the rocking boat was removed. The fabric seat and ball pit covers were removed and laundered. The cracked drawer, the cot, and the play refrigerator were all removed and thrown in dumpster. The trash can was thrown away and replaced. The plastic drawer was restored properly and is no longer a violation. The loose knob in the dramatic play was removed and the cabinet is no longer a safety violation. The broken lid covering, the cracked red bin, plastic laundry basket, and wooden chair were immediately removed and discarded into the dumpster.
2026-03-06 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: The protective foam cushioning on the shelf in the toddler classroom was deteriorating. The deteriorating pieces were less than an inch in diameter and accessible to children still placing objects in their mouths. The trash can by the bathrooms in the toddler classroom was covered with a thin piece of cardboard that could be torn into pieces less than an inch in diameter and accessible to children still placing objects in their mouths. Foam building blocks had teeth marks and missing corner section were accessible to children still placing objects in their mouths in the toddler classroom. Also in the toddler classroom, a broken transformer, less than an inch in diameter, was accessible to children in the sand table.

Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The protective foam was removed and replaced with protective foam edge cover specifically designed for that purpose. The trash can and paper lid have been replaced with a fully functioning and compatible plastic lid. The foam building blocks have been removed and discarded in the dumpster. The small transformer in the sand box was removed and thrown in the dumpster.
2026-03-06 Renewal 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.111(b)

Description: Posted in group space

Noncompliance Area: A written daily schedule was not posted in the play space.

Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A daily schedule has been typed and posted in the play space.
2026-03-06 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: Consecutive health assessments for staff #1 (3/3/2023 and 10/24/2025) and #3 (9/7/2023 and 10/24/2025) were dated more than 24 months apart.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Due to dates and timing of the violation it cannot be retroactively corrected. The updated assessments are on file and although sited the files are currently permissible and not in violation.
2026-03-06 Renewal 3270.21 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.21

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: In the toddler classroom, a pipe was coming down from the ceiling into a black plastic trash can with a cardboard cover. In the trash can was standing water. Based on a conversation with the operator, this was temporary until the roof could be repaired and the water was from the weekend.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A professional Uline system will be installed to collect any roof leaks due to rain or melting snow. The Uline system will be installed April 4, 2026 and roof is scheduled to be patched by May 17, 2026. The Uline System is designed to redirect leaks to a designated collection container drain.
2026-03-06 Renewal 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(e)

Description: Letter to parents

Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan's parent letter provided to parents of enrolled children did not include how parents would be notified during an emergency or the process for safely reuniting with their children once the emergency has ended.

Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A parent letter was revised informing parents in the event of an emergency they would be contacted via text or phone call by the director or child's assigned teacher. They also would be instructed as to where and when it would be safe to reunite with their child.
2026-03-06 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: Documentation of consecutive mandated reporter trainings for Staff #1 (6/15/2020 and 10/11/2025) and Staff #2 (9/28/2020 and 11/4/2025) exceeded 60 months.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Due to dates and timing of the violation it cannot be retroactively corrected. However, the mandated reporter trainings were completed by staff #1 and staff #2 prior to inspection and immediately after the director reviewed the files and recognized the violations.
2026-03-06 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #1 contained consecutive child abuse clearances (5/19/2020 and 10/21/2025), consecutive FBI clearances (5/28/2020 and 10/22/2025), and consecutive NSOR verification certificates (4/28/2020 and 10/20/2025) dated more than 60 months apart. The file of Staff #2 contained consecutive PA criminal history clearances (9/29/2020 and 10/31/2025), consecutive child abuse clearances (10/1/2020 and 10/28/2025), consecutive FBI clearances (10/3/2025 and 10/30/2025), and consecutive NSOR verification certificates (10/19/2020 and 12/8/2025) dated more than 60 months apart. The file of Staff #5 contained a PA criminal clearance (11/7/2025), FBI clearance (11/4/2025) with documentation of fingerprinting (11/4/2025) and NSOR verification certificate (11/10/2025) which were dated after their start date at the facility (see LIS code sheet).

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Due to this violation being a date in time, the violation cannot be retroactively corrected. The file contains all required clearances but the state date was written prior to all required clearances dates. The violation has been noted by inspectors and center director and all required documents are in place.
2026-03-06 Renewal 3270.36(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Assistant Group Supervisor qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.36(b)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Assistant Group Supervisor qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #4, identified as an assistant group supervisor, contained unsigned documentation of experience that was verified by a family member and not acceptable.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified at § 3270.36(b)(1-5). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #4 verification of experience was updated properly by acceptable means. The form in question was removed from file and replaced with the correctly signed and verified document.
2026-03-06 Renewal 3270.51 - Similar Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.51

Description: Similar Age Level

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 10:10 am, Staff #2 was observed in the older toddler side of the toddler classroom with 7 children who were sitting at a table. Staff #2 was asked to name the children in their group and Staff #2 proceeded to identify the 7 children sitting at the table, all of whom were 2 years old, exceeding the 1:6 staff to child ratio by 1 child.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #2 was observed with 7 older toddlers exceeding the ratio by 1. A young toddler teacher only had 3 young toddlers. A separate teacher left the room leaving the older toddlers out of ratio. The missing teacher returned which put the rooms back in ratio. 1 older toddler was moved to the young toddler room thereby putting the older toddler room in ration 1:6 and the young toddler room remained in ratio with a total of 4 children with it's room ration being 1:5.

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