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Kiddie Castle

East Pittsburgh, PA · Allegheny County
401 Bessemer Ave, East Pittsburgh, PA 15112
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Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (412) 824-5437
401 Bessemer Ave
East Pittsburgh, PA 15112
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00250167
License Issued
Jan 8, 2026
Active Through
Jan 8, 2027
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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Kiddie Castle is a Child Care Center in EAST PITTSBURGH PA. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
  • Saturday 6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
  • Sunday 6:00 AM - 11:59 PM

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-12-17 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.52

Description: Mixed Age Level

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 11:15 AM on 12/17/25 in the middle area of the Main Room, Staff #1 named and identified their supervision group which included 1 infant, 2 young toddlers, and 3 older toddlers.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
To make sure staff and child ratio is meet on a daily basis. Also trained overflow staff in classroom ratio and supervision. Created a picture magnetic attendance board.
2025-11-24 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.134(a)

Description: Child's hands washed

Noncompliance Area: During an observed diaper change, Staff #1 did not wash the child's hands after diapering.

Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Retrained on diaper change. Moved diaper changing poster in front of the changing table and purchased portable sink with soap dispenser placed on the side of changing table.
2025-11-24 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.135(b) - Surfaces cleaned Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.135(b)

Description: Surfaces cleaned

Noncompliance Area: SECOND CITATION During an observed diaper change on 11/24/25, Staff #1 did not clean or sanitize the changing pad after diapering. Previously cited on 10/7/25: At the time of inspection, multiple drops of a yellow liquid were observed on the upstairs changing table and did not appear to be sanitized after each use.

Correction Required: Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
To reinforce to staff to sanitize pad after each changing. Also. reminded staff to make sure all liquid is wiped up and changing pad is dry.
2025-11-24 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.152 - Adult Hygiene Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.152

Description: Adult Hygiene

Noncompliance Area: During an observed diaper change, Staff #1 did not wash their hands after diapering.

Correction Required: A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Had a handwashing class and moved handwashing signs in front of the changing table and on the outside of the bathroom door.
2025-11-24 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.51 - Similar Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.51

Description: Similar Age Level

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 11:20 on 11/24/25, Staff #2 was observed in the Preschool Room with 11 preschool aged children.

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. IF USING TIERED LIS: The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility is maintaining the required staff:child ratios at all times. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the -------- Region Office on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The center will maintain correct staff/ratio. Staff person will take entire class downstairs to restroom if the upstairs restroom is occupied.
2025-11-24 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: SECOND CITATION Staff #3 submitted the fire alarm test log as a correction, which contained testing dates 10/7/25 & 11/14/25, more than 30 days apart. Previously Cited on 10/7/25: The fire alarm 30-day test log includes test dates 7/9/25-9/5/25, more than 30 days apart. The most recent fire alarm 30-day testing was 9/5/25, more than 30 days prior.

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 Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Fire alarm test was performed within 30 days of 11/14/25.
2025-10-07 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: In the front area of the Main Room, a table was observed with detached corner trim and exposed particle board, which could be harmful to children. A trampoline in the outdoor play space was observed with torn netting and fabric covering and was not in good repair.

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.)
Blue table in the front area was thrown away and replaced with a different table. form was removed and new foam was replaced on outside trampoline. Netting on the trampoline and fabric covering was repaired with tape.
2025-10-07 Renewal 3270.102(e) - Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(e)

Description: Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch

Noncompliance Area: In the Outside Play Area, pieces of rubber and wood mulch less than 1 inch in diameter were observed on the ground in an area used by children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Correction Required: Pea gravel and other materials with a diameter of less than 1 inch may not be used in spaces where infants or toddlers receive care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Outside mulch was removed and not accessible to infants and toddlers
2025-10-07 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: A package of baby wipes observed in the bottom of the cubbies in the Infant area labeled 'Keep out of reach of children' were observed accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths which could cause suffocation.

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.)
Baby wipes, was removed from cubby and placed back in babies bag
2025-10-07 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 lacked a complete address for the child's physician or source of medical care.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child physician complete address and phone number was added to the child's emergency contact form
2025-10-07 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for Child #3 lacked complete addresses on the front and back for all persons listed to whom the child may be released to.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Complete address was added to Child's emergency contact form for release to person
2025-10-07 Renewal 3270.135(b) - Surfaces cleaned Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.135(b)

Description: Surfaces cleaned

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, multiple drops of a yellow liquid were observed on the upstairs changing table and did not appear to be sanitized after each use.

Correction Required: Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person used Yellow refreshing, lemon scent Fabuloso spray on changing pad will reinforce staff to completely dry changing table after spraying disinfect spray
2025-10-07 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan lacked continuity of operations procedures. Staff #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff #2 had not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Acceptable Pediatric First Aid/CPR training

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, Staff #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by an Assistant Group Supervisor who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff persons available to supervise staff #2, then staff #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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 continuity of operations was created and Staff 2 completed the correct first aid/cpr training on 10/9/25. Staff will not work unsupervised unless they have completed all preservice trainings.
2025-10-07 Renewal 3270.151(c)(5) - Physician/CRNP assessment Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(5)

Description: Physician/CRNP assessment

Noncompliance Area: The health assessment on file for Staff person #2 dated 9/12/24, does not include the physician or health care professional's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
to make sure staff physical forms are completed and signed by physician. the doctor corrected the health assessment for staff 2 and provided a letter stating that they made the correction.
2025-10-07 Renewal 3270.18(a) - On file at facility Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.18(a)

Description: On file at facility

Noncompliance Area: The most recent liability insurance documented on file at the facility contained policy effective dates 11/28/23-11/28/24, making it invalid.

Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child care facility obtain valid liability Insurance

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