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Schenley Heights Community Development Program

Pittsburgh, PA · Allegheny County
3171 Ewart Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
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Subsidized Program
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Food Program
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State Rating
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3171 Ewart Dr
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00252735
License Issued
Feb 15, 2026
Active Through
Feb 15, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 5

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Schenley Heights Community Development Program is a Child Care Center 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
2025-11-24 Renewal 3270.124(b)(1) - Child's name, birth date Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(1)

Description: Child's name, birth date

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for child #1 did not specify the child's birthdate.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name and birth date of the child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The birthdate area was filled out by the parent; however, the parent originally put their birthdate. Following this discovery, we noticed this was corrected on forms in all staff binders and there is a second sheet with the correction in child #1's file. (See attachment)
2025-11-24 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: There was no emergency contact form present in Room 2 for one of the children receiving care in that room.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #1 was a late enrollment and his ECF was distributed to each staff member and the change to the birthdate was communicated. The AGS(Executive Director) was serving in the room until the inspector came. The AGS, who had the ECF in her binder, asked another staff member who serves the children in that room regularly to fill in during the inspection, however that person never added the ECF to her binder when it was distributed. The AGS presented the ECF to the inspector but was not working in the room at the time due to the inspection. The staff person was given another copy of the child's ECF and it was placed properly in her binder.
2025-11-24 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The following toxics were accessible: hand sanitizer in an unlocked storage area between Rooms 1 & 2; hand sanitizer on a shelf in Room 2; and in the upstairs classroom, hand sanitizer on a desk and disinfectant spray on a shelf.

Correction Required: 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. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Cleaning and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The inspector determined the hand sanitizer in a child off-limits area between the two rooms, used by staff only, was non-compliant. The doors to this area were immediately locked. Also, hand sanitizer was not visible but discovered when a white board was removed by the inspector. Because all hand sanitizers were previously removed from rooms 1 and 2, this was not noticed during the daily facility check. They were immediately removed when discovered. The hand sanitizers from Room 2 were removed. Furthermore, the doors to the upstairs classroom and second floor of the facility are closed due to lack of use during the fall session. In the large upstairs meeting room, a bottle of hand sanitizer was observed on an enclosed area desk, and a bottle of disinfectant spray was discovered on a desk shelf area. All named toxins were immediately removed from the second-floor meeting room/classroom.
2025-11-24 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: There was no documentation on file of completion of required pediatric first aid/CPR training for Facility Person #2. The documentation of required pediatric first aid/CPR training on file for Facility Person #5 was expired. Facility Person #2 was observed supervising children in a classroom unsupervised. Facility Person #5 supervised children on a vehicle while transporting them, unsupervised.

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. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.. Until such time as the required pre- service trainings are completed, Facility Persons #2 and #5 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff persons #2 and #5-, staff persons #2 and #5 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff members 2 and #5 were always supervised immediately following the inspection as they awaited the upcoming CPR/First Aid training. Due to rising costs and staff accessibility issues associated with free training along with the impact on the SHCDP 2025 budget, paid CPR training sessions will be hosted by SHCDP twice a year. SHCDP Facility person #2 is a new hire and the AGS(Executive Director) was in the room until the inspector came. The AGS asked another person to fill in but that person ended up leaving the position during the inspection. Facility person #5 just returned to the organization for the fall programming. Both people are scheduled for training during our next session on January 14, 2026. We understand that Facility persons #2 and #5 must be supervised if they interact with children; and if no qualified staff person is available to supervise, Persons #2 and #5 may not work inside the facility nor transport them.
2025-11-24 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: The health assessment on file for Facility Person #5 was completed more than 24 months prior.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility person #5 went to [their] regularly scheduled doctor's appointment in December. [They] forgot the form to have the physician fill out. He called the office and they promised to send it to him after the holidays. To ensure his biennial assessment is completed in a timely manner, we again requested a completed form from the physician. We also spoke with said Facility person and staff during the annual January staff meeting and reminded them that they cannot wait until the last minute to renew certifications. They need to book appointments one month in advance to in this case, coincide with health insurance plans and the number of times they can have check-ups during the coverage year.
2025-11-24 Renewal 3270.165 - Menus Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.165

Description: Menus

Noncompliance Area: The menu was not posted or shared with parents at least a week in advance.

Correction Required: An operator shall conspicuously post the menu at least 1 week in advance or provide a menu to each family.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
As explained in a prior inspections, SHCDP receives food from an external resource, a government agency that relies on donations and menus are distributed within the week before the first of the month. We continue to request the menus when we do not have them in a timely manner to meet the regulation and receive them accordingly. Admittedly, since this violation has been brought to the attention of the food providers, we have received the menus earlier during recent months than in the past. In this case, the Thanksgiving holiday began the next day. We received the December menu upon return to the program. The menu was emailed the day following the inspection.
2025-11-24 Renewal 3270.178 - Transportation First Aid Kit Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.178

Description: Transportation First Aid Kit

Noncompliance Area: There was no first aid kit in one of the vehicles that the operator stated was used that day to transport children.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit, including the contents as specified in §3270.75 (relating to first-aid kit) shall be in the vehicle when children are being transported.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The first aid kit was replaced and secured inside the vehicle. It was removed to give a Band-Aid to a child and unknowingly was never replaced by the other staff member. The driver was reminded to check [their] vehicle daily according to protocols to ensure proper working order, current paperwork is inside, and the existence of first aid kits and other supplies.
2025-11-24 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: There were no written nonfamily references on file for Facility Person # 2.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility Person #2 is new and has been reminded of this outstanding requirement. If references are not submitted by 1/16/2025, they will not be able to serve in the facility.
2025-11-24 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: The required pediatric first aid & CPR training documented and on file for Facility Person #5 is expired. The current required pediatric first aid & CPR training documented and on file for Facility Persons #1, #3, #4, and #6 was completed more than 2 years after their prior pediatric first aid & CPR training.

Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
As stated in violation #1, Facility person #5 returned to the organization for the fall programming and is scheduled for training during our next pediatric first aid/CPR session in January 14, 2026. The stated training for Facility persons #1, 3, 4, and #6 are current as of 11/24/2025.
2025-11-24 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: The current firesafety training documented and on file for Facility Person #1 was completed more than 12 months after their prior firesafety training.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility person #1 was directed to comply with all regulations regarding required training in a timely manner to ensure participation in training conducted by a fire protection professional takes place every 12 months before expiration.
2025-11-24 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 child abuse clearance on file for Facility Person #2 was completed after their start date.

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.)
Facility Person #2 is new hire and still being trained, oriented, and onboarded at the time of inspection. The Child Abuse clearance did not come back prior to the start date as expected for the files. Facility Person #2 has a current child abuse clearance.
2025-11-24 Renewal 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: Facility Persons #2 and #5 were classified as assistant group supervisors, based on completion of high school and at least 2 years of child care experience. There was no documentation of the required education for the classification on file for Facility Person #2. There was insufficient child care experience required for the classification documented and on file for Facility Person #5.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. 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.)
Another request was made to the appropriate institutions (PPS & CCAC) for Facility Person #2's education documentation and to the recent child care employer for verification of experience. Facility person #5's child care experience has been updated and documented on file as of 1/6/2026.
2025-11-24 Renewal 3270.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.74

Description: Emergency Numbers Posted

Noncompliance Area: Emergency phone numbers were not posted at the phone located in the kitchen area between Rooms 1 & 2.

Correction Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All emergency phone numbers are posted on the outside wall of this phone location in each room and corridor. This is cordless phone on a charger that is often used outside of the kitchen. We have never been cited for this phone location. Nonetheless, a list of emergency phone numbers was placed in the kitchen at the phone charger's location.
2025-11-24 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: There was an exposed bolt in the outdoor playspace at the bottom of the gate.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The covering for the bottom bolt was pulled off and no longer fully covered the bottom ground-level bolt like the bolts above it. Due to weather, this area is not used as much during the months of November-March. All the bolt coverings were recently replaced, and intact as observed during the inspection. However, the very bottom one was probably the result of deer and rabbits which often try to gain access through this entry gate of the fence. The covering was replaced the next morning after discovery on 11/25/2025.
2025-11-24 Renewal 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: The fire drill log indicates that fire drills were conducted on 8/25/25 and then next. again on 10/27/25

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
In this case, the fire drill would have been conducted on 10/24; however, we were not in session that day (Fri. 10/24). We conducted the fire drill the next day children were present (Mon. 10/27). We understand the regulation that fire drills must be completed at least every 60 days and need to include children in attendance. We have reviewed the calendar, adjusted the Fire drill dates, and noted these dates on our calendars.

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