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Extended Child Care Program

Pittsburgh, PA · Allegheny County
725 S Linden Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15208
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Capacity
128 children
Languages
English, English, Sign Language, Spanish
Subsidized Program
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State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (412) 944-7993
725 S Linden Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00258730
License Issued
Jun 2, 2026
Active Through
Jun 2, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 5

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Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Thursday7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Friday7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-07-15 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.26(b) - Forms Included with Application Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.26(b)

Description: Forms Included with Application

Noncompliance Area: The civil rights compliance form completed by the operator was submitted to the Bureau of Equal Opportunity (BEO) for approval on 3/10/26. The BEO office requested additional information from the operator on 3/11/26 and 4/9/26. On 4/15/26 the BEO office had not received the requested information and denied civil rights compliance form.

Correction Required: The appropriate forms to establish compliance shall be included with the application for certification.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The BEO Civil Rights Compliance (CRC) was sent back w/ additional information requested.
2026-07-15 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: 2ND CITATION. The file for Staff #1 lacked 4 of the 12 annual training hours for the review period July 2024-July 2025. The file for Staff #2 lacked 9 of the 12 annual training hours for the review period July 2024-July 2025. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 3/30/26. The facility's acceptable plan of correction indicated the correction would be implemented by 5/18/26.

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.)
Staff #1 has 4 hours of training in their file. Staff #2 has 9 hours of training in their file.
2026-07-15 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: 2ND CITATION. In the gym there was a pipe next to the door exiting to the outside that was broken exposing a large hole accessible to children. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 3/30/26. The facility's acceptable plan of correction indicated the correction would be implemented by 5/31/26.

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 pipe next to the door repaired from being exposing an accessible hole.
2026-07-15 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: 2ND CITATION. The cafeteria had peeling and damaged paint on the window ledges, on the table/bench in front of the stage area, on the decorative metal covers on the walls, and on the wall by the rear exit. In the gym, the benches had peeling paint on them as well as the register cover above the red mats. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 3/30/26. The facility's acceptable plan of correction indicated the correction would be implemented by 5/31/26.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The cafeteria will not being used due to repairs are still out for the work order to be repaired. In gym the register cover above the red mats was covered and repaired. the benches were removed from gym.
2026-03-30 Renewal 3270.123(a) - Signed Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)

Description: Signed

Noncompliance Area: The agreement form for Child #1 lacked the signature of the operator.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Agreement for Child #1 is signed by the operator and in the child's file.
2026-03-30 Renewal 3270.123(a)(2) - Date fee to be paid Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(2)

Description: Date fee to be paid

Noncompliance Area: The agreement form for Child #2 lacked the date on 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.)
The agreement form for Child #2 has been updated on which fee is to be paid in the file.
2026-03-30 Renewal 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4)

Description: Arrival/departure times

Noncompliance Area: The agreement form for Child #1 lacked the child's 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.)
The agreement form for Child #1 is updated with arrival and departure time in the file
2026-03-30 Renewal 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: The agreement form for Child #1 lacked the persons designated by the parent 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.)
The agreement form for Child #1 has designated person to whom the child came be released to updated and in file.
2026-03-30 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)

Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

Noncompliance Area: The agreement form for Child #1 lacked the date of the child's admission.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The agreement form for Child #1 has date of childs admission on file
2026-03-30 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for Child #2 lacked the address and telephone number for the child's physician.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency contact form for child #2 has the address and phone number of the childs physician on file
2026-03-30 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for Child #3 lacked the home and work telephone numbers for the enrolling parent.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency contact form for Child #3 has the home and work telephone numbers listed in the file.
2026-03-30 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 lacked 4 of the 12 annual training hours for the review period July 2024-July 2025. The file for Staff #2 lacked 9 of the 12 annual training hours for the review period July 2024-July 2025.

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.)
Staff #1 will obtain 4 hours of training for their file. Staff #2 will obtain 9 hours of training for their file.
2026-03-30 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 (See LIS Code Sheet) contained Mandated Reporter training dated 3/2/26 which was obtained more than 60 months from the previous Mandated Reporter training dated 10/20/20.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include 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.)
Staff #1 has mandated reporter training in file.
2026-03-30 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: In the gym, there was an electric outlet next to the exit doors accessible to children 5 years of age or younger that lacked a receptacle cover. In the cafeteria, there were electrical outlets in front of the stage area accessible to children 5 years of age or younger that lacked 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.)
In the gym there was a receptacle cover placed in the electrical outlet. In the cafeteria there was a receptacle cover placed in the electrical outlet.
2026-03-30 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: In the gym there was a pipe next to the door exiting to the outside that was broken exposing a large hole accessible to children.

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.)
In the gym the pipe will be repaired so that it is not exposed or accessible to the children.
2026-03-30 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: The cafeteria had peeling and damaged paint on the window ledges, on the table/bench in front of the stage area, on the decorative metal covers on the walls, and on the wall by the rear exit. In the gym, the benches had peeling paint on them as well as the register cover above the red mats.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
In cafeteria the peeling and damaged paint and table/bench & metal covers on walls a work order is in affect for pittsburgh Public School janitoral supervisor for it to be fixed In gym benches will be painted or removed & paint will also w/ work order
2026-03-30 Renewal 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: Documentation of the fire alarm system test showed more than 30 days between testing (10/15/25 and 11/20/25; 12/5/25 and 1/8/26; 1/8/26 and 2/19/26)

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The fire alarm was tested within 30 days as documented on the fire drill notice from the school on 3/9/26 and 4/8/26.
2025-03-28 Renewal 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)

Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact form for Child #1 lacked parental consent for the facility to obtain emergency medical care.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency contact for child #1 is signed to obtain emergency medical Care in file.
2025-03-28 Renewal 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

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

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form and financial agreement for Child #2 was last updated on 9/9/24, more than 6 months ago.

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.)
The emergency contact form/financial agreement are updated in the file
2025-03-28 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1, a preschooler, lacked an updated health report. The previous health report is dated 1/19/24.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator/facility person will request that the parent contact physician to obtain an update health assessment.
2025-03-28 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 lacked 6.5 of the 12 required annual training hours for the most recent review period, February 2024 - February 2025.

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.)
Facility person #1 have 12 annual hours documented and in file.
2025-03-28 Renewal 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: Documentation of the fire alarm system test shows more than 30 days between testing. (10/4/24-11/7/24; 11/7/24-12/12/24;1/9/25-2/25/25)

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator/facility will request a letter Linden school to secure that the alarm system test will be 30 day.
2024-03-19 Renewal 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: The record for staff #1 and #2 lacked an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

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 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.)
Staff #1 and #2 will complete annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
2024-03-19 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: The director did not complete an annual written evaluation for staff #2.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #2 has an annual written evaluation in their file at this time.
2024-03-19 Renewal 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 extension cord that was plugged into an electrical outlet in the library lacked a protective receptacle cover and it was accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

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.)
All electrical outlets not in use have a protective receptacle cover at this time.
2024-03-19 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: A bottle of hand sanitizer, packages of sanitizing wipes and a can of disinfectant spray was observed on a desk and on a shelving unit in the library, accessible to children in care.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials 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 bottle of hand sanitizer, packages of sanitizing wipes and a can of disinfectant spray were removed from the desk and shelving unit.
2024-03-19 Renewal 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: There were no handwashing signs posted at 7 toilets and 3 urinals in the children's restrooms.

Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The handwashing signs are now posted at the 7 toilets and 3 urinals.
2024-03-19 Renewal 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: The operator was unable to present the proof of purchase for the interconnected fire detection system installed at the facility.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director was unable to obtain the proof of purchase for the interconnected fire detection system from the school. Act 62 Attestation Statement was completed and signed.
2023-04-24 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)

Description: Admission date

Noncompliance Area: The agreement form on file for Child #1 was observed not to specify the date of the child's admission.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The children's files in the facility have updated and signed agreement forms which included the childs date of admission.
2023-01-03 Initial review 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: The facility is located within an Elementary School. According to the custodian, an inspection of the school's fire system was completed by a fire professional in the past year; however, said report was unavailable on the date of inspection. The fire detection system could not be activated during inspection due to the inability to interfere with classes that were ongoing.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will obtain a copy of the annual fire inspection or provide smoke detectors for the rooms that will be used for childcare.

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