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Solid Foundations Academy Hampton Location

Allison Park, PA · Allegheny County
3953 Kirk Ave, Allison Park, PA 15101
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Quick Facts

Capacity
285 children
Languages
English, American Sign Language, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (724) 799-8038
3953 Kirk Ave
Allison Park, PA 15101
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00252192
License Issued
Mar 13, 2026
Active Through
Mar 13, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 5

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Solid Foundations Academy Hampton Location is a Child Care Center in Allison Park PA, with a maximum capacity of 285 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-07-13 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: The sink of the play kitchen in Classroom 12 had 3 deceased insects resembling centipedes. The lid to a tote containing Legos in Classroom 107 was cracked creating sharp edges.

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 insects were immediately swept up. The lid to the tote was immediately thrown away.
2026-07-13 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: In the Classroom 13, shredded paper, which was less than an inch in diameter, was in a bin on a low surface and in the sand/water table accessible was accessible to children still placing objects in their mouths when toddlers were being cared for in the classroom. Crayons measuring less than one inch in diameter, were accessible on a shelf in Classroom 13, posing a hazard to mouthing toddlers that were being care for in the room. In Classroom 11, a toddler was served grapes only cut in half and another toddler was given whole uncut olives both measuring less than one inch in diameter creating a choking hazard for this age group.

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 shredded paper and crayons were removed from the room. The teacher cut the grapes and olives into fourths after the Inspector's directive.
2026-07-13 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.25(a)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: The facility certificate of compliance that was posted in the lobby expired 3.13.2026.

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.)
The facility had an updated certificate dated 3/13/26-3/13/27. The facility's expired certificate was updated with the current license.
2026-07-13 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.52

Description: Mixed Age Level

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 9:15 AM, 12 children were observed in the Room 13. When asked to identify their primary group of children they are supervising, Staff #1, who was the only staff in the room, identified all 12 children with the youngest being 2 years of age and the oldest being 9 years old. Staff #1 exceeded the 1:6 staff to child ratio as the youngest child in their group was 2 years of age.

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.)
We had a valid license through the Allegheny Health Department for our summer camps. We were unaware that the summer camps had to be licensed through DHS. The DHS-licensed students were taken out and placed in a DHS room.
2026-07-13 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: An electrical outlet in the hallway between Classrooms 12 and 13 did not have protective receptacle covers.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
An outlet cover was placed in the plug. Due to outlets being updated, most outlets do not need covers.
2026-07-13 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: The large outdoor tent is unstable and risks falling. The six leg foot pads are anchored by only one screw each, making the structure wobbly. The front foot pad of the tent closest to the door is cracked exposing sharp edges and additional concern for the stability of the tent.

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 tent foot was replaced, and the tent was secured with more anchors.
2025-12-24 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: The back corner of a plastic cart, which was attached to a play tractor in Room 11, was broken presenting a hazard to the children due to exposed rough, and sharp edges. In Room 13, a red metal mesh basket was found with fraying along the top rim causing a sharp piece of metal to protrude upward and created a potential puncture hazard to the children.

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.)
Staff member immediately threw the broken toy and basket away.
2025-12-24 Renewal 3270.123(a)(2) - Date fee to be paid Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(2)

Description: Date fee to be paid

Noncompliance Area: The financial agreement of child #2 did not specify the date which the fee is to be paid.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Since it is a copy, the date was too light to see. The staff member darkened, checked the date box.
2025-12-24 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)

Description: Admission date

Noncompliance Area: The financial agreement of child #1 did not specify their admission date to the program.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The contract duration was completed, but the staff didn't specify the start date in its box. He/She immediately completed the "start date" box.
2025-12-24 Renewal 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(7)

Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: The health report of child #1 did not include a statement the child appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease and able to participate in child care.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The child's pediatrician updated the health report verifying the completed of all boxed including the communicable disease check box.
2025-12-24 Renewal 3270.131(d)(8) - Age appropriate screenings complete Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(8)

Description: Age appropriate screenings complete

Noncompliance Area: The health report of child #1 did not include a statement that the child received all age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The health report was updated by the child's pediatrician to include the box that they received all age-appropriate screenings.
2025-12-24 Renewal 3270.133(2) - Written instructions Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(2)

Description: Written instructions

Noncompliance Area: In Room 11, an albuterol inhaler for child #1 was not in the original box and did not have written instructions for administration from the individual who prescribed the medication.

Correction Required: A staff person shall administer a prescription medication only if written instructions are provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine. Instructions for administration contained on a prescription label are acceptable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The child's parent sent a picture of the medication box that contains the prescription and directions for administration. The picture was taped to the medication.
2025-12-24 Renewal 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)

Description: Exam communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: The current health assessment of staff #1 contained documentation an examination for communicable disease was conducted but did not contain the complete results of the examination.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff's physician corrected the error and updated staff's health report/assessment; staff does not have a communicable disease.
2025-12-24 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: Current mandated reporter training for staff #2 was dated 11/21/2025, which was more than 60 months from the prior training dated 8/22/2020.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff updated their mandated reporter as soon as they realized the one on file was expired. It was renewed before inspection.
2025-12-24 Renewal 3270.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.74

Description: Emergency Numbers Posted

Noncompliance Area: The telephone numbers of the nearest hospital, police and fire departments, ambulance and poison control center was not posted at the telephone in Room 9.

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.)
Staff member replaced the missing telephone number posting.

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