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Cynthia Francks Childcare

Pittsburgh, PA · Allegheny County
12134 Frankstown Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15235
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Quick Facts

Capacity
82 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
3

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Contact Information

📞 (412) 798-2600
12134 Frankstown Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00252698
License Issued
Apr 25, 2026
Active Through
Apr 25, 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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CYNTHIA FRANCKS CHILDCARE is a Child Care Center in PITTSBURGH PA, with a maximum capacity of 82 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
2026-01-13 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: There were a cracked plastic bin and a broken puppet with exposed foam in the SA room. There was a broken toy chain saw, two cracked plastic lids and a broken puppet with exposed foam in the PK room. There were two cracked orange cones, 3 flower shaped boards with sharp zip ties edges, broken plastic ladybug and a broken white handle on the playground play tree.

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 plastic bin and puppet were disposed of in the SA room. The broken chain saw, cracked lids, and puppet were disposed of from the pre-k counts room. The two orange cones were disposed of. Three flower shaped boards were removed. The Lady bug and white handle were removed.
2026-01-13 Renewal 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: The PS cots were not labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified 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.)
All PS cots were labeled with each child's name.
2026-01-13 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: The infant room refrigerator thermometer was reading 54 degrees.

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The temperature in the refrigerator was changed to maintain a temperature below 45 degrees.
2026-01-13 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
An address was obtained and added to the child's emergency contact.
2026-01-13 Renewal 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3)

Description: Disposable diapers

Noncompliance Area: Staff # 1 kept a soiled diaper on the changing table until she was done with the diaper change, instead of discarding it immediately into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.

Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The soiled diaper was placed in the garbage can. Staff was trained again on the propere diapering procedures.
2026-01-13 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: There was an uncovered outlet in the pre-k room by the closet 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.)
An outlet cover was placed in the outlet in the pre-k room.
2026-01-13 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: There was a sanitizer bottles accessible to children in the OT room accessible to children, labeled "Keep out of reach of children". There was a Febreze bottle in the staff bathroom accessible to children labeled "Keep out of reach of children". There was a Lysol bottle in the pre-k room accessible to children labeled "Keep out of reach of children". There was a backpack in the YT room cubbies that contained a Butt Paste, an Aveeno Balm and a Kids Probiotic accessible to children labeled "Keep out of reach of children".

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 sanitizer bottle in the OT room was locked up. The febreeze bottle was removed and a child proof ock was placed on the bathroom cupboard. The lysol bottle in the pre-k room was locked up. The Butt Paste, Aveeno Balm, and Kids probiotic were removed from the bag and locked up.
2026-01-13 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: The first-aid kit in room # 12 lacked sterile gauze pads.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Gauze pads were placed in the first aid kit.
2026-01-13 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: There were sharp exposed fence wires in the playground.

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.)
Liquid silicon will be applied to all exposed sharp fence wires.
2026-01-13 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: There was peeling paint on the playground fence poles.

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 poles on the playground fence will either be replaced or painted.
2025-01-27 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: There was a cracked bin in the YT room. There were 2 cracked bins in the preschool room. There was a broken tricycle in the playground. The red stroller floor is damage.

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 cracked bins in the yt and preschool rooms were discarded. The broken tricycle and the red stroller were disposed of.
2025-01-27 Renewal 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(f)

Description: 2 feet apart

Noncompliance Area: There were 2 cots in the YT that did not have at least 2 feet of space required on three sides of a cot.

Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The cots were mover to have 2 feet of space on all three sides.
2025-01-27 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: The thermometer in the kitchen refrigerator is not operable.

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
New thermometers were bought and placed in the refrigerators.
2025-01-27 Renewal 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: The OT and the YT room lacked an emergency transportation plan.

Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
An emergency transportation plan was hung in the OT and YT rooms.
2025-01-27 Renewal 3270.131(a) - Health information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)

Description: Health information

Noncompliance Area: The file for child # 1 contained a current health report dated 9/26/24 that was provided after 60. The child was in care longer than 60 days without initial health report.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
There is a current health report in the child's file.

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