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Caring Corner Family Child Care

Pittsburgh, PA · Allegheny County
Nelbon Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15235
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Capacity
6 children
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
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Contact Information

📞 (412) 371-1183
Nelbon Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
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✓ Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00259606
License Issued
Nov 7, 2026
Active Through
Nov 7, 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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CARING CORNER FAMILY CHILD CARE is a Family Child Care in PITTSBURGH PA, with a maximum capacity of 6 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

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
2026-08-05 Renewal 3290.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: In the outdoor play space, three pieces of play equipment were observed to be in poor repair: the lid of the frog sandbox was cracked, creating a sharp edge; the climbing toy with the orange slide had a crack on the top surface, creating a potential pinch point; the playhouse had a crack where the door once attached, creating a sharp edge.

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 outdoor play equipment were repairs were heavy duty duct tape. The sandbox cover was taped over where a crack was along the edge. The playhouse where the door was broken off causing a hole was taped over. The climber top surface was taped where there were cracks forming.
2026-08-05 Renewal 3290.70(d) - Above ground window opening restricted to 6" Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.70(d)

Description: Above ground window opening restricted to 6"

Noncompliance Area: In the rest area, which is above ground floor, a window was observed on the left side of the room. The window was above ground floor and had a mechanism to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches. The mechanism was not engaged. There were items underneath the window that were easily climbed, making the window accessible to children in care.

Correction Required: Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All windows in the sleeping area were locked in order to make them inaccessible to the children.
2026-03-05 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3290.74(a) - Requirements Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.74(a)

Description: Requirements

Noncompliance Area: A small area of cracked, flaking plaster was observed in the childcare space to the right of the entry door.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The small area that was cracked near the entry door was repaired by application of joint compound and sanded over to prevent any flaking plaster.
2026-03-05 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3290.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: According to the facility's fire drill log, the most recent fire drill was conducted on 9/29/2025.

Correction Required: Fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A fire drill was conducted on 3/9/2026 and will be repeated before 60 days to ensure that this criteria is met.
2026-03-05 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) - System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b)

Description: System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: Per facility records, the most recent test of the fire detection system was performed more than 30 days prior to the unannounced inspection; specifically, the last test took place on 9/29/2025.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A test was codnducted for the fire detection system on 3/5/2026 and will be repeated before 30 days to ensure that the system is working properly. .
2025-08-15 Renewal 3290.123(a)(3) - Services provided Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.123(a)(3)

Description: Services provided

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 contained a developmental evaluation dated 7/15/25 more than 6 months from the previous report dated 7/15/24. The file for Child #2 contained a developmental evaluation dated 7/10/25 more than 6 months from the previous report dated 8/1/24. The file for child #3 contained a developmental evaluation dated 7/19/24 which was more than 6 months ago.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. the operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information at § 3290.124(e).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A child service report will be completed and shared with parents of the children in care every 6 months as is required. This report will be kept on file for each child in care at the facility.
2025-08-15 Renewal 3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(e)/3290.181(c)

Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for Child #1 was last updated on 7/25/25, more than 6 months from the previous update on 6/30/24. The financial agreement for Child #1 was last updated on 6/9/25, more than 6 months from the previous update on 6/26/24.

Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergeny Contact forms and financial agreements for the children in care will be reviewed and updated every 6 months to insure that all information is correct and current.
2025-08-15 Renewal 3290.17(e) - Copies of reports in file at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.17(e)

Description: Copies of reports in file at facility

Noncompliance Area: Operator stated that the facility lacks copies of reports of injury, death, or fire.

Correction Required: Copies of reports of injury, death or fire shall be kept in a file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A file for all incidents including injuries, death, or fire will be kept at the facility for documentation uses.
2025-08-15 Renewal 3290.32(a)/3290.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/Required training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.32(a)/3290.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/Required training

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #1 contained a mandated reporter training certificate dated 8/1/25 which was obtained more than 60 months from the previous one dated 7/31/20.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include records of training required by the Department.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
In order to comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490, all faciliy person's records will include training documentation that will reflect a date sooner than the 60 months requirement.
2025-08-15 Renewal 3290.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: Documentation of the fire drill log showed more than 60 days between drills (2/6/25 and 4/18/25)

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Fire drills will be conducted before the 60 day time period as is required. The fire drill log will reflect the proper dates.
2024-08-07 Renewal 3290.134(a) - Child's hands washed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.134(a)

Description: Child's hands washed

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 did not wipe or wash 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.)
All staff members will ensure that each child's hands are washed before meals and snack, and after toileting and diaper changes.
2024-08-07 Renewal 3290.152 - Adult Hygiene Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.152

Description: Adult Hygiene

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 used hand sanitizer after diapering a child instead of washing their hands.

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.)
Staff members will wash their hands before meals and snacks and after toileting and after diapering each child.
2023-08-07 Renewal 3290.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: A pack and play that was used for a child receiving care was observed to have a hole in the mesh on the side where the child could put their fingers through and become caught in the mesh webbing.

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 pack and play with the hole in the mesh will be repaired.
2023-08-07 Renewal 3290.18 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.18

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The files for facility persons #1 and #2 lacked completion of the following pre-service training as required by Federal Regulation by December 30, 2022: Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022.

Correction Required: 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.)
Facility persons#1 and #2 will complete the one-hour Pennsylvania health and safety update training.
2022-08-10 Renewal 3290.131(b)(2)/3290.182(1) - Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.131(b)(2)/3290.182(1)

Description: Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 who was a preschooler contained a health assessment and vaccinations which exceeded the mandatory 12 months to receive the updated health assessment and vaccinations.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All children enrolled in Caring Corner Family Child Care will be required to have a current health report that is updated at least every 12 months for older toddlers and preschoolers. Any child that does not have an updated health report will be asked to not attend until the date that the health report is made current.
2022-08-10 Renewal 3290.131(e)(1)/3290.182(1) - Parent written verification from Doctor./Initial and subsequent health assessments Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.131(e)(1)/3290.182(1)

Description: Parent written verification from Doctor./Initial and subsequent health assessments

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 did not contain an Influenza Vaccine or an exemption form signed by the parent.

Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent of the child #1 has submitted an exemption form signed and dated for the Influenza Vaccine.
2022-08-10 Renewal 3290.18 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.18

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have a policy and procedure to share with staff and families that includes recognition of potential signs of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child, and addressing the prevention and identification of child mistreatment.

Correction Required: 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.)
An updated family and staff policy/procedure hand book has been created that includes recognition of potential signs of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, stategies for coping with a crying, fussy, or distraught child, and addressing the prevention and identification of child mistreatment. This information is now a part of the enrollment process for perspective families and staff. The updated information is also being given to existing families and staff as it is an important addition to our policies.
2022-08-10 Renewal 3290.31(f)/3290.192(4) - Age and training/Required training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.31(f)/3290.192(4)

Description: Age and training/Required training

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff#1 who was hired prior to 12-19-2020 contained 5 hours of the mandatory 12 hours of annual training hours by the mandatory training date of 12-19-2021.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.A facility person's record shall include records of training required by the Department.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 obtained the mandatory 12 hours of training required by the Department and this training was documented in this file.
2022-08-10 Renewal 3290.31(g) - Age and training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.31(g)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: The fie for staff #1 contained a six hour health and safety training which was completed on 8-27-2016 and preceded the allowable date of 9-30-2016 to receive the six hour training and therefore the training is not acceptable.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (g)1-10.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 has completed the 10 hour training for professional development listed in subsections (g) (1-10).

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