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Dynamite Daycare

Tarentum, PA · Allegheny County
321 E 6th Ave, Tarentum, PA 15084
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Capacity
69 children
Subsidized Program
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State Rating
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📞 (724) 226-9953
321 E 6th Ave
Tarentum, PA 15084
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00247714
License Issued
Feb 25, 2026
Active Through
Feb 25, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 5

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We are a family owned and operated child care facility since 1991. Our long term staff are committed to providing a safe, loving environment enriched with early learning activities aligned with the PA Early Learning Standards.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Thursday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Friday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-04-22 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: The facility has exceeded 60 days since their last fire drill on 1.21.26.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure 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 4/29/26 assuring the center is now in compliance.
2026-04-22 Unannounced Monitoring 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 has exceeded 30 days since their last fire alarm testing on 1.21.26.

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 center conducted a fire alarm test on 4/29/26 assuring that the facility is now in compliance with the regulation.
2025-11-07 Renewal 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: One unlabeled pack and play, intended for a child in care, was observed in the LF1 Classroom.

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 unlabeled pack and play was immediately labeled assuring all children were assigned to a crib/pack and play
2025-11-07 Renewal 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: The emergency transportation plan was not posted in the LB1 Classroom.

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.)
The emergency transportation plan was immediately placed in the young toddler classroom assuring all required postings are now posted.
2025-11-07 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: The last two health assessments on file for Staff Person #1 were dated 1.3.23 and 11.3.25 and the last two health assessments on file for Staff Person #2 were dated 8.24.23 and 11.4.25. This exceeded 24 months between examinations.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 and staff person #2 both have updated health assessments.
2025-11-07 Renewal 3270.166(1) - Written statement Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.166(1)

Description: Written statement

Noncompliance Area: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for Child #1 was not available for review at the time of the inspection.

Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent was provided a form to fill out for [the] infants formula / feeding schedule. Parent filled out the form and it is kept in the infant room.
2025-11-07 Renewal 3270.182(6) - Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(6)

Description: Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading

Noncompliance Area: The files for some of the children in care lacked an area on the emergency contact form for the parents to sign giving permission for walking excursions away from the facility. The facility does participate in walking excursions around the community.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
a permission slip was sent out to all parents to sign giving the center consent to go outside on walks off the premises. Parents signed and returned for all children
2025-11-07 Renewal 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked verification that they had completed an annual emergency drill within the last 12 months. The most recent emergency drill documentation occurred on 4.2.24.

Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The facility completed an emergency drill on Nov. 10th allowing all staff and children to practice in case of an emergency.
2025-11-07 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 updates to the fire safety trainings on file for Staff Person's #2, #3, #4 and #5 exceeded 12 months between trainings completed in August 2024 and September 2025.

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.)
All staff have completed the updated fire safety training.
2025-11-07 Renewal 3270.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.74

Description: Emergency Numbers Posted

Noncompliance Area: The telephone numbers of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center were not posted at the two telephones in the RF1 Classroom.

Correction Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency phone numbers required were immediately placed above the telephone that was missing the required emergency numbers.
2025-11-07 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: An area of peeling paint was observed under the paper towel holder in the restroom in the RF1 Classroom.

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 peeling paint was repaired. The center will be painted within the next few months.
2025-11-07 Renewal 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: Hand washing signs were missing from two toilets in the boy's restroom in the Upstairs Classroom.

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.)
two hand washing signs were immediately placed above both toilets missing hand washing signs.
2025-05-28 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.133(5) - Original label Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(5)

Description: Original label

Noncompliance Area: In the RF1 classroom, one expired Epi-Pen and one expired Infants Tylenol was observed in the locked medication box.

Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parents have been notified and the medications will be returned home to the parents.
2025-05-28 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: The NSOR certificates on file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 60 months between update. This is evidenced by NSOR certificates dated 2.7.20 and 5.14.25.

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 Person #1 has a current NSOR certificate on file at this time.
2024-11-06 Renewal 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.111(b)

Description: Posted in group space

Noncompliance Area: Written plans of daily activities were not posted in the LB1 or LF1 Classrooms.

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.)
daily schedules were placed in both the one-year-old and infant classrooms.
2024-11-06 Renewal 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) - Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8)

Description: Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 was observed to contain the original agreement.

Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The original agreement was taken out of the child's file and a copy was made. The copy was placed back in the child's file and the parent was given the original copy.
2024-11-06 Renewal 3270.124(a)/3270.124(b)(7) - Each child emergency contact person/Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(a)/3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Each child emergency contact person/Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for Child #1 was missing the persons who should be contacted in an emergency. The emergency contact form also lacked the name, address and telephone number of the designated release persons.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency. 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.)
The parent was given back the emergency contact to add who shall be contacted in an emergency. Parent listed, parents only in the space. The emergency contact was then placed back in the child's file.
2024-11-06 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 updates to the health reports on file for Child #2, a preschool age child, exceeded 12 months between examinations on 2.17.23 and 4.3.24.

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 child did have a current health assessment on file.
2024-11-06 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 7.5 of their 12 clock hours of child care training in their respective training year.

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 person recently completed 7 of the 7.5 hours needed within her respective training year. The last 1 hour of training that was required was completed as well.
2024-11-06 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 file for Facility Person #2 lacked verification that they had requested their State Police Clearance prior to starting at the facility. A completed State Police Clearance was not on file prior. A completed State Police Clearance was not on file until 133 days after starting at the facility.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
At the time of inspection, the employees state police clearance was run and printed out and placed in the employees' file.
2024-11-06 Renewal 3270.67(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.67(d)

Description: Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle

Noncompliance Area: The garbage can in place for used facial tissues in the RF1 Classroom was missing a lid. Used facial tissues were observed in the garbage can.

Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Garbage can was immediately removed from childcare space and placed in the office not accessible to children.
2024-11-06 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 facility exceeded 30 days between fire detection system testing on 9.25.24 and 10.28.24

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.)
A fire drill/fire detection system testing was completed and was within the 30 days' time frame at time of inspection.
2023-11-03 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3 lacked a child service report that was completed within the past six months. The child service report in the file was dated 4/2023.

Correction Required: 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 in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child service report was completed with parent signature.
2023-11-03 Renewal 3270.133(5) - Original label Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(5)

Description: Original label

Noncompliance Area: An expired bottle of Tylenol for a child was observed in the right front classroom. The Tylenol expired 7/2023.

Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Tylenol was removed from medicine box and returned to parent.
2023-11-03 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 lacked a health assessment that was completed 24 months from the previous health assessment. The health assessments in the file were date 7/13/21 and 8/24/23.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Once checked and seen staff did not return form in timely manner she was sent to get it completed that day.
2022-11-17 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: A child size blue chair was observed in the 2nd floor classroom. The chair had a tear in the right arm.

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.)
Place duct tape over small tear
2022-11-17 Renewal 3270.131(d)(4) - Acute or chronic health problem Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(4)

Description: Acute or chronic health problem

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 lacked a health report that included an assessment of acute or chronic health problem or special need and recommendations for treatment or services, including information regarding abnormal results of screening tests for vision, hearing or lead poisoning.

Correction Required: A health report shall include an assessment of an acute or chronic health problem or special need and recommendations for treatment or services, including information regarding abnormal results of screening tests for vision, hearing or lead poisoning.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Sent to the pediatrician's office to mark the missing box the day of the inspection.
2022-11-17 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 30-day smoke detector testing log was observed and there were 43 days between 6/1/22 and 7/14/22 and 41 days between 9/2/22 and 10/13/22.

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.)
Using date of today for the fire drill will mark 30 days due date rather than 1 time per month.
2021-11-22 Renewal 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1)

Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

Noncompliance Area: The immunization record of Child #1 lacked the following immunizations: one (1) dose of Hib, Hepatitis A and two (2) does of PCV-13 with no Letter of Exemption in file.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents made an appointment with the doctor to receive immunizations on 12/22/2021.
2021-11-22 Renewal 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.25(a)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: A copy of how to access the DHS regulations electronically was not posted in a conspicuous place.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Received a copy of the electronic posting sign and posted.
2021-11-22 Renewal 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Plan has not been updated to include: Accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Updated the emergency plan with the above statement. It is stated I have no children with these conditions at this time.
2021-11-22 Renewal 3270.69(b) - 110º F or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.69(b)

Description: 110º F or less

Noncompliance Area: The water temperature in the "Left Front Room 1" and the "Right Front Room's" sinks, which were accessible to children, were both measured at 118 degrees.

Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A mixer valve was installed to control sink temperature.
2021-11-22 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: In the "kitchen," where children eat, a wall vent needed properly secured which poses a pinch point or cutting hazard.

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 vent was repaired to securely fasten to the wall.

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