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Waterworks Child Development Center

Pittsburgh, PA · Allegheny County
250 Freeport Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15238
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Quick Facts

Capacity
115 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (412) 828-2801
250 Freeport Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00243528
License Issued
Aug 22, 2025
Expired
Aug 22, 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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Waterworks Child Development Center has proudly served the community and provided quality care since 1989. We are conveniently located in Blawnox, one mile north of the Waterworks Mall and minutes from RIDC Park

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-08-24 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: SECOND CITATION. During naptime in Classroom #1, the Infant Nap Room, Staff Person #1 was observed to be supervising 1 infant and 3 young toddlers. A source of natural or artificial light was not present in the classrooms to allow the Staff to properly see and assess children in their care. FACILITY PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 3.25.26.

Correction Required: 1. Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. This part of the plan will have an immediate correction date. 2. All Staff will participate in an in-person training through the ELRC regarding Supervision of Children. Operator will provide a correction date as to when this training will be completed. 3. The Director will complete a minimum of 1 weekly supervision check in all classrooms during naptime to ensure that all staff can properly assess the safety of the children in their assigned groups. This will occur weekly for a period of 6 weeks. Documentation will be maintained on file at the facility. Operator will provide a correction date as to when the 6 weeks of supervision monitoring will be completed.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
1. Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all time including in our outdoor play space. Correction date 5/7/26 2. All staff will participate in an in-person training through the ELRC regarding Supervision of Children. The course we are taking is scheduled for 9/14/26. Correction date 9/14/26 3. The Director and Assistant Director will complete a minimum of 1 weekly supervision check in all classrooms during naptime to ensure that all staff can properly assess the safety of the children in their assigned groups. This will occur weekly for a period of 6 weeks. Documentation will be maintained on file at the facility. Correction date 8/21/26
2026-07-30 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)

Description: Exam communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: The current health report on file for Staff Person #3 lacked information regarding an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that 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.)
Staff #3 re-submitted health assessment, that was checked & signed by the original health practitioner. Said health assessment was emailed to the licensing inspector with this POC
2026-07-30 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff Person's #1 and #2 lacked signed disclosure statement prior to starting in a child care taking position at the facility.

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.)
Signed disclosures were received as of 7/30/26, a copy of which was sent to the licensing inspector and filed in the staff members' staff files.
2026-07-30 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #2 lacked verification of 30 college credits or 2500 hours of experience to qualify them for the position they were observed to be performing at the time of the inspection.

Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. 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.)
Staff #2 emailed the Director his transcripts on 7/30. They were reviewed for relevant coursework, over 30 hours highlighted & have been sent to the licensing inspector with the POC. In addition, his former director verified over 1900 hours of experience working with children via a Child Care Employment Verification form on 7/30, this has also been emailed to the licensing inspector with our POC.
2026-05-07 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: A torn changing pad, resulting in foam to be exposed, was observed outside the restrooms in Classroom #6. In Classroom #7, slat on a wooden bin containing books was observed to be 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.)
Both the changing table and the wooden bookshelf will be replaced or discarded.
2026-05-07 Renewal 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: A child size plastic chair was observed to be missing one of the legs in Classroom #4. A white shelving cabinet was observed in Classroom #6, outside Classroom #7, was observed to have a shelf that had not been secured to ensure that a child does not pull it and cause a potential injury.

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 broken chair has since been discarded. The white shelving cabinet has since been removed and discarded.
2026-05-07 Renewal 3270.105 - High Chairs Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.105

Description: High Chairs

Noncompliance Area: In Classroom #3, four toddlers were observed to be seated in adjustable height toddler feeding tables without the safety straps in place. Another toddler was observed to be seated in a highchair without the safety strap engaged. SECOND CITATION. THE FACILITY WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 3.25.26.

Correction Required: High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All highchairs straps have been replaced any highchair or sewing table that does not have proper straps will not be used until replaced with proper straps.
2026-05-07 Renewal 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: The rest equipment used for children receiving care in Classroom's #3 and #5 were not labeled for use of a specific child.

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The rest equipment will be properly labeled for the use of each child in both classroom 3 and 5.
2026-05-07 Renewal 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.111(b)

Description: Posted in group space

Noncompliance Area: A written plan of daily activities was not posted in Classrooms #1, #2, #4, #5, #6, #7 and #8.

Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Witten daily plan of activities will be posted in all rooms
2026-05-07 Renewal 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: SECOND CITATION. During naptime in Classroom #1, the Infant Nap Room, Staff Person #2 was observed to be supervising 1 infant and 3 young toddlers. A source of natural or artificial light was not present in the classrooms to allow the Staff to properly see and assess children in their care. FACILITY PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 3.25.26.

Correction Required: 1. Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. This part of the plan will have an immediate correction date. 2. All Staff will participate in an in-person training through the ELRC regarding Supervision of Children. Operator will provide a correction date as to when this training will be completed. 3. The Director will complete a minimum of 1 weekly supervision check in all classrooms during naptime to ensure that all staff can properly assess the safety of the children in their assigned groups. This will occur weekly for a period of 6 weeks. Documentation will be maintained on file at the facility. Operator will provide a correction date as to when the 6 weeks of supervision monitoring will be completed.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
1. Staff 2 has learned to ensure the proper lighting to allow visibility to each napping child. 2. Staff will participate in an in-person training through the ELRC regarding supervision of children. Correction date August 21, 2026. 3. The Director will complete a minimum of 1 weekly supervision check in all classrooms during naptime to ensure that all staff can properly assess the safety of children in their assigned groups. This will occur weekly for 6 weeks. Correction date August 21, 2026.
2026-05-07 Renewal 3270.123(a) - Signed Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)

Description: Signed

Noncompliance Area: The financial agreement on file for Child #4 lacked a parental signature.

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child 4 will no longer be enrolled as of 5/29 and parent has requested to take file with them.
2026-05-07 Renewal 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4)

Description: Arrival/departure times

Noncompliance Area: The financial agreement on file for Child #4 did not specify the arrival and departure times.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent of child 4 has requested the file of child 4 and will not be returning to Riverstone Academy after 5/29.
2026-05-07 Renewal 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: The financial agreement on file for Child #4 lacked the designated release persons 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.)
Parent of child 4 has requested to take file. Child 4 will not return after 5/29.
2026-05-07 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)

Description: Admission date

Noncompliance Area: The financial agreement on file for Child #4 lacked the date of admission.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent of child 4 has requested the file and will not return after 5/29.
2026-05-07 Renewal 3270.123(b) - Parent receives original Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(b)

Description: Parent receives original

Noncompliance Area: The financial agreement on file for Child #4 was observed to be an original agreement.

Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child 4 will not be returning to the facility after 5/29 and parent has requested file.

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