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Banks Learning Center Ii

Pittsburgh, PA · Allegheny County
E Hills Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15221
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Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
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Contact Information

📞 (412) 247-1815
E Hills Dr
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
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Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00244781
License Issued
Oct 1, 2025
Active Through
Oct 1, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 5

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About the Provider

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BANKS LEARNING CENTER II is a Family Child Care in PITTSBURGH PA. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-07-22 Renewal 3280.108(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Needs Verification

Regulation: 3280.108(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that a preschool aged child was sitting in a high chair during an activity. The high chair was not appropriate for the child's size and age. It was reported that the child was placed in the high chair to prevent the child from running outside of the facility.

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
At BLC all furniture will be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.
2026-07-22 Renewal 3280.113(e) - Restraints prohibited Needs Verification

Regulation: 3280.113(e)

Description: Restraints prohibited

Noncompliance Area: Through staff statements and an observation, a highchair was being used to restrain a preschool aged child to keep the child from running out the door of the facility.

Correction Required: A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
At BLC all facility persons will not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locker room, or prohibition against restraining a child and does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs.
2026-07-22 Renewal 3280.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Needs Verification

Regulation: 3280.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: The fee agreement on file for Child #1, Child #2 and Child #4 was lacking the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
At BLC all agreements will specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child can be released.
2026-07-22 Renewal 3280.131(b)(1)/3280.182(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments Needs Verification

Regulation: 3280.131(b)(1)/3280.182(1)

Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments

Noncompliance Area: The two most recent health assessments for Child #3 who is a young toddler are dated 4/29/25 and 3/31/26, which are more than 6 months apart.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
At BLC the Director will require all parents to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. The child's record will contain initial and subsequent health reports.
2026-07-22 Renewal 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) - FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility Needs Verification

Regulation: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b)

Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: The most recent fire detection system testing report on file at the facility is dated 7/14/25. Which is dated more than 12 months ago.

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)). The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
At BLC the Fire detection devices and systems will be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act 62 P.S. 1016. All primary staff personnel who is responsible with this chapter will ensure the requirements are met.
2025-07-25 Renewal 3280.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible - in original container

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that there was a bottle of hand sanitizer that was on top of the microwave which could potentially leak and contaminate the area in which food is prepared.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
At BLC all toxic materials were placed into a plastic basket in which the daycare purchased for all classrooms to store their classroom materials in an appropriate manner.
2025-07-25 Renewal 3280.95(a) - FIRE DETECTION Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.95(a)

Description: FIRE DETECTION

Noncompliance Area: The most recent fire detection system testing report on file at the facility is dated 7/17/24. Which is dated more than 12 months ago.

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
At BLC the Director will continue to work closely with the management to coordinate the yearly inspection to be in compliance with the yearly schedule. The Director will offer to take financial responsibility and order an individual fire inspection to keep the facility in compliance with state regulations. A fire inspection was completed in July 2025, but management did not receive the report by the time of inspection.
2025-05-27 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3280.26(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked documentation of initial emergency plan training for Staff Person #1.

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
At BLC the operator will assure that each facility person will receive training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator will document the date of each training and the names of facility persons who received training.
2024-09-12 Renewal 3280.24(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.24(a)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the most current certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
At BLC the current certificate of compliance will be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. BLC will provide the parent of each child with information on how to access the regulations electronically and within instructions for contacting the appropriate regional childcare office.
2024-09-12 Renewal 3280.31(e) - Age and training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.31(e)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 contains 9 of the 12 hours of annual professional development child care training.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
At BLC all staff persons will obtain an annual 12 clock hours of childcare training.
2024-05-21 Initial review 3280.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: Observed a yellow truck in Room 2 that was missing a wheel which created a sharp edge for the children in care.

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.)
At BLC all toys play equipment and indoor/outdoor equipment used by the children will be clean, in good repair free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters, and exposed bolts at all times.
2024-05-21 Initial review 3280.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: Observed an empty plastic bag in Room 2 that was in an unlocked drawer and accessible to the children in care.

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.)
At BLC all toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch and objects with removeable 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.
2024-05-21 Initial review 3280.106 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.106

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: The refrigerator at the facility lacked a thermometer.

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
At BLC the facility will have a operable clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45F or below. A operating thermometer will be placed int he refrigerator.
2024-05-21 Initial review 3280.21 - Communication with Parents Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.21

Description: Communication with Parents

Noncompliance Area: In Room 1 a black loose electrical cord was dangling from the counter to the floor. In Room 2 there were two white cords that dangled from the counter to the floor. These loose, dangling cords created a strangulation hazard to the children in care.

Correction Required: The operator shall establish oral or written communication in the language or mode of communication which is understandable to the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
At BLC all electrical or any cords dangling will be secured to the wall without and loose cords preventing any strangulation hazard.
2024-05-21 Initial review 3280.26(e) - Letter to parents Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(e)

Description: Letter to parents

Noncompliance Area: The facilities emergency plan parent letter did not explain what accommodations are made during an emergency for infants, toddlers, and children with special needs.

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.)
At BLC each parent of an enrolled child will receive a letter upon enrollment explaining the emergency procedure with any accommodations that are needed to children in care including infants, toddlers, and children with special needs.

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