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Tiny Tots Academy Llc

Pittsburgh, PA · Allegheny County
10485 Frankstown Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15235
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Quick Facts

Capacity
52 children
Languages
English, American Sign Language, Cambodian, Chinese - Cantonese, Chinese - Mandarin, English, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (412) 473-0104
10485 Frankstown Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00255720
License Issued
Jun 11, 2026
Active Through
Jun 11, 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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TINY TOTS ACADEMY LLC is a Child Care Center in PITTSBURGH PA, with a maximum capacity of 52 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Saturday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Sunday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-03-20 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: In Room 3, a blue plastic shopping cart was observed to be in poor repair along the red wall. The cart had a large crack in it. In the same room, a plastic Batman toy was observed to be missing part of an arm. A sharp edge was created where the arm was broken.

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 blue plastic shopping cart with a large crack and the damaged Batman toy missing part of an arm with a resulting sharp edge, both observed in Room 3, have been immediately removed from use and discarded to eliminate potential hazards. A full inspection of all toys and play materials in Room 3 was completed, and any additional damaged items were removed from the environment.
2026-03-20 Renewal 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: In the Indoor Play Space, a chair was observed near the entry door. The chair had a crack in the seat that created a potential pinch point.

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.)
The chair observed in the indoor play space near the entry door with a crack in the seat that created a potential pinch point has been immediately removed from use and taken out of the environment. The area was inspected to ensure no additional safety hazards were present.
2026-03-20 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: The two most recent health assessments for Staff Person #1 were dated more than 24 months apart (1/21/2022 - 4/15/2024). The file for Staff Person #3 did not include an initial health assessment. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)

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.)
The personnel file for Staff Person #1 has been updated to include a current health assessment completed on 4/23/ 2026, ensuring compliance with the requirement that health assessments be conducted at least every 24 months. A review of all staff health records was completed to identify any additional lapses, and corrective action was taken as needed.
2026-03-20 Renewal 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)

Description: Mantoux TB

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #3 did not include written documentation of a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial hire. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The personnel file for Staff Person #3 has been updated to include documentation of a tuberculosis (TB) screening by the Mantoux method, completed in accordance with initial hire requirements. The missing documentation was obtained and placed in the employee's file to ensure compliance. A review of all personnel records was conducted to verify that TB screening documentation is present for all staff at the time of hire, and any identified deficiencies were corrected.
2026-03-20 Renewal 3270.165 - Menus Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.165

Description: Menus

Noncompliance Area: A current menu was not posted in the facility, and there was no indication from the operator that one had been provided to families.

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.)
A current menu has been posted in a visible and accessible location within the facility. The operator has also confirmed that menus are provided to families to ensure awareness of daily meal offerings. To address the issue, a review of facility postings was completed to verify that all required information is properly displayed
2026-03-20 Renewal 3270.176(f) - Prohibition using an 11-15 passenger vans Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.176(f)

Description: Prohibition using an 11-15 passenger vans

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the facility's vehicle used to transport children, it was observed that the facility was utilizing a 15-passenger van, which is prohibited.

Correction Required: In accordance with the requirements of 67 Pa. Code Chapter 171 (relating to school buses and school vehicles), the facility may not transport a child in an 11-15 passenger van.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Upon inspection, it was identified that the facility was utilizing a 15-passenger van for the transportation of children, which is prohibited. The vehicle has been immediately removed from use for child transportation services. The facility will ensure that only approved and compliant vehicles are used moving forward. A review of all transportation practices and vehicles was conducted to ensure compliance with applicable regulations
2026-03-20 Renewal 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #3 did not include verification of child care experience or education prior to starting at the facility. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)

Correction Required: 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.)
The personnel file for Staff Person #3 has been updated to include verification of childcare experience and/or education required prior to employment. The missing documentation was obtained and placed in the employee's file to ensure compliance. A review of all staff personnel records was completed to confirm that required qualifications are properly documented at the time of hire, and any identified deficiencies were corrected.
2026-03-20 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #3 did not include two written, non-family references.

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.)
The personnel file for Staff Person #3 has been updated to include two written non-family references, which were obtained and placed in the file to meet hiring requirements. A review of personnel records was completed to ensure all required reference documentation is present for staff, and any missing items were corrected. To prevent recurrence, the facility has implemented a hiring checklist that includes verification of required references prior to finalizing employment. Ongoing compliance will be maintained through routine file audits.
2026-03-20 Renewal 3270.24(a) - Immediate access Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.24(a)

Description: Immediate access

Noncompliance Area: On 3/20/2026 at approximately 9:05am, Certification Representative (CR) and CR Supervisor arrived at the facility for the annual renewal inspection. A staff person was entering the building at the time, and CR and CR Supervisor entered with them. When we arrived at the top of the steps, we asked the staff person to let the Director know that we were present. After a few moments, the Director had not come into the hallway. The doors were locked on the hallway side, and entry could not be made. CR knocked on the first door behind which we could hear children. No staff answered the door. CR and CR Supervisor knocked several more times over the course of the next 3-4 minutes, identifying ourselves by name and as OCDEL staff and asking that the door be opened. From inside Room 3, CR and CR Supervisor could clearly hear an adult's voice saying, "Do not let them in that door." At this point, CR walked down the hallway to Room 4's door, where children could also be heard. CR continued knocking on that door, identifying herself, as CR Supervisor knocked on the door to Room 3. Throughout this time, the voices of adults and children could be heard through the doors, and it was clear that staff were aware of our presence. After approximately 8 minutes total, the door to Room 3 was opened, and CR and CR Supervisor were granted access to the facility.

Correction Required: A staff person shall provide to agents of the Department immediate access to the facility, the children and the files and records.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will provide access to agents of the department to the facility in a more prompt and timely manner including the children and the files and records. Staff will be more alert and aware during inspection window to listen for agents arrival.
2026-03-20 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #4 does not include documentation of emergency plan training at the time of hire. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)

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 and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director and owner will ensure that all staff persons receive emergency plan training at the time of hire and that written documentation of this training is maintained in each staff person's file. The cited noncompliance has been addressed. For Staff Person #4, emergency plan training was completed and documented.
2026-03-20 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #1 (4.5 hrs) did not include 12 hours of annual child care training.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The personnel file for Staff Person #1 has been updated to include documentation of completed annual child care training hours to ensure compliance with the 12-hour requirement. A review of staff training records was conducted to identify any additional deficiencies, and corrective action was taken as needed.
2026-03-20 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: The two most recent Pediatric First Aid/Pediatric CPR trainings for Staff Person #1 were dated more than 24 months apart (10/23/2023 - 3/6/2026).

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.)
The director and owner will ensure that all staff persons maintain current certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric (CPR) completed by a qualified instructor. The identified noncompliance will be corrected. All staff certification records will reviewed to verify current pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR credentials. Staff #1 is now compliant with regulations.
2026-03-20 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 most recent Fire Safety training documented for Staff Person #2 occurred more than 12 months ago (1/30/2025). There is no documentation of Fire Safety training on record for Staff Person #5.

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.)
The director and owner will ensure that all staff persons participate at least annually in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. The cited noncompliance will be corrected. We will ensure fire safety training is scheduled annually and will review documentation to verify completion and compliance. Documentation of fire safety training, and names of staff and volunteers in attendance, will be maintained on file at the facility and made available for review. Fire safety training was reviewed, and updated training was completed for staff #2 and staff #5.
2026-03-20 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: The most recent Mandated Reporter Training on file for Staff Person #1 was dated more than 60 months ago (2/16/2021).

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 #1 has completed updated mandated reporter training, and documentation has been placed in the personnel file to ensure compliance with the 60-month requirement.
2026-03-20 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 most recent PA State Police Clearance (1/19/2021) and PA Child Abuse Clearance (1/19/2021) for Staff Person #1 were dated more than 60 months ago. The two most recent NSOR Certificates for Staff Person #1 were dated more than 60 months apart (11/6/2019 - 9/19/2025). The file for Staff Person #2 contained a Department of Education FBI clearance, rather than the required Department of Human Services FBI Clearance. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff Persons #1 and #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will correct the cited violations by immediately obtaining updated Pennsylvania State Police Clearances and NSOR certificates for Staff Person #1 and ensuring Staff Person #2 obtains the correct Department Human Services FBI Clearance.

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