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Jewish Community Center Of Greater Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, PA · Allegheny County
5738 Darlington Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15217
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Quick Facts

Capacity
152 children
Languages
English, American Sign Language, Chinese - Cantonese, Chinese - Mandarin, English, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (412) 697-3537
5738 Darlington Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00252612
License Issued
Apr 24, 2026
Active Through
Apr 24, 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

  • Monday3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday 8AM - 6PM
  • Sunday 7:45AM - 6PM

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-01-22 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form in the file for child #1 did not contain the health insurance coverage and policy number for the child.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The file for child #1 has been updated with the health insurance coverage and policy number.
2026-01-22 Renewal 3270.131(a) - Health information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)

Description: Health information

Noncompliance Area: The initial health report in the files for children #1 and #2 were dated more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.

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.)
Files for children #1 and #2 have current files.
2026-01-22 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Facility files did not contain documentation of a written policy that addresses recognition of potential signs/symptoms of abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, distraught child, and the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. 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.)
A document stating our written policy that addresses recognition of potential signs/symptoms of abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, distraught child, and the prevention and identification of child maltreatment has been created and shared with staff members. Once they are signed by the staff member, it will be placed in their file and date put on their staff data sheet.
2026-01-22 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: The two most recent health assessments in the files for Staff Persons #5 and #7 are dated more than 24 months apart. The file for Staff Person #15 contained a health assessment that lacked a name; therefore, it could not be determined whether a health assessment was completed for Staff Person #15 at the time of initial employment. The file for Staff Person #18 contained a health assessment dated 3/5/25 but was after the staff person's first day working in a child care setting.

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. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The files for staff persons #5, #7, #15, and #18 are current and up to date.
2026-01-22 Renewal 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)

Description: Mantoux TB

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #15 contained documentation of a TB screening but lacked a name on the document; therefore, it could not be determined that a TB screening was completed at the time of initial employment for Staff Person #15. The file for Staff Person #18 contained documentation of TB Screening results dated 2/27/25 but was after the staff person's first day working in a child care setting.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff members #15 and #18 have up to date files.
2026-01-22 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #8 contained documentation of emergency plan training dated 8/24/25 but was not at initial employment.

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #8 has up-to-date emergency plan training.
2026-01-22 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 files for Staff Persons #7, #11 and #20 contained documentation of fire safety trainings that were dated more than 12 months apart.

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.)
Staff persons #7, #11, and #20 have current fire safety trainings.
2026-01-22 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff persons #1, #2, #3, #4, #8, #9, #10, #13, #14, #15, #16, #21, and #22 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric first aid/CPR. The files for Staff Persons #8 and #12 contained documentation of completing the PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Groups Part 2 training but was not completed within 90 days of hire (See LIS Code Sheet). The file for Staff Person #18 contained documentation of completing the PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Groups Part 2 training and pediatric first aid/CPR training but were not completed within 90 days of hire (See LIS Code Sheet).

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff persons #1, #2, #3, #4, #8, #9, #10, #13, #14, #15, #16, #21, and #22 have completed Pediatric first aid/CPR. Staff persons #8 and #12 have completed their PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Groups Part 2 training. Staff person #18 has completed their PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Groups Part 2 and Pediatric first aid/CPR training.
2026-01-22 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff Persons #5 and #6 contained NSOR clearance results that were not renewed prior to the expiration date of the most current certification. Staff person #5: 10/8/20 and 10/10/25. Staff person #6: 7/31/20 and 8/27/25. The files are now current. The file for Staff Person #7 contained Mandated Reporter training that was not renewed prior to the expiration date of the most current certification. The file for Staff Person #7 contained Child Abuse, FBI, and NSOR clearance results that were not renewed prior to the expiration date of the most current certification. The file is now current. The file for Staff Person #8 contained Child Abuse clearance results dated 2/21/25 but was after the staff person's first day working in a child care setting (See LIS Code Sheet). The file for Staff Person #17 contained NSOR clearance results but was after but was after the staff person's first day working in a child care setting (See LIS Code Sheet). The file for Staff Person #22 contained Child Abuse and NSOR clearance results but were after the staff person's first day working in a child care setting as (See LIS Code Sheet).

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.)
The files for staff persons #5 and #6, #7, #8, #17, and #22 are now current.
2026-01-22 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #7 contained written evaluations dated 12/1/23 and 9/29/25, which is more than 12 months apart. The file for Staff Persons #19 contained documentation of a written evaluation dated 9/29/25 but was not within 12 months of their date of hire (See LIS Code Sheet).

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.)
The files for staff persons #7 and #19 have current written evaluations and are up to date.
2025-01-08 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: In Room 161 and the Lobby, children's tables were observed to have large holes on the top surface that had rough edges and were not in good repair.

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.)
All tables with holes have been replaced with new tables.
2025-01-08 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 child files for all children enrolled were observed to contain documentation of the original financial agreement form, in which the parents of children enrolled shall receive 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 facility made copies of all the agreements to put in child files and provided parents with the original agreements.
2025-01-08 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: The file for facility person #5 had documentation of a health assessment conducted on 11/8/24 but was after the persons date of hire (See LIS Code Sheet). The file for facility person #11 had documentation of a health assessment conducted on 11/13/24 but was after the persons date of hire (See LIS Code Sheet). The two most recent health assessments on file for facility person #16 are dated more than 24 months apart: 1/5/21 and 10/5/23.

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. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility persons #5, 11, and 16 now have current health assessments on file.
2025-01-08 Renewal 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)

Description: Mantoux TB

Noncompliance Area: The file for facility person #5 had documentation of TB Screening results dated 11/8/24 but was after the persons date of hire (See LIS Code Sheet). The file for facility person #11 had documentation of TB Screening results dated 11/15/24 but was after the persons date of hire (See LIS Code Sheet).

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility persons #5 and 11 have current TB results in their files.
2025-01-08 Renewal 3270.151(c)(5) - Physician/CRNP assessment Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(5)

Description: Physician/CRNP assessment

Noncompliance Area: The health assessments on file for facility persons #6 and #21 did not include an assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility person #6 provided the original health assessment to their physician on 2/3 and was cleared to work with children. Facility person #21 provided the original health assessment to their physician on 1/23 and was cleared to work with children.

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