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Kinder Academy Of Pike Place

Mc Kees Rocks, PA · Allegheny County
5992 Steubenville Pike ANNEX, Mc Kees Rocks, PA 15136
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Quick Facts

Capacity
60 children
Languages
English, Cambodian, Chinese - Cantonese, Chinese - Mandarin, English, Russian, Sign Language, Spanish, Vietnamese
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (412) 699-4755
5992 Steubenville Pike, ANNEX
Mc Kees Rocks, PA 15136
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00247998
License Issued
Nov 19, 2025
Active Through
Nov 19, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 5

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KINDER ACADEMY OF PIKE PLACE is a Child Care Center in MC KEES ROCKS PA, with a maximum capacity of 60 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM - 5:30 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

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
2026-06-10 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.55(a) - Toddler and preschool children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.55(a)

Description: Toddler and preschool children

Noncompliance Area: On 6-10-26 at approximately 2:21 p.m. during naptime, staff person #1 was observed supervising 12 children, including 3 young toddlers and 9 older toddlers, without a second staff person in the room, resulting in staff person #1 being out of ratio. About a minute later, staff person #2 entered the room to be in ratio with the children with staff person #1.

Correction Required: The staff:child ratio while toddlers and preschoolers are napping is one staff person to 10 young toddlers, one staff person to 12 older toddlers, one staff person to 20 preschool children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff that was supposed to be the second staff came into the room so they were in ratio.
2026-03-11 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: In the preschool room, there was a white cabinet that was not secured and was a tipping hazard.

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The white cabinet was secured to the wall
2026-03-11 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: On 3-11-26 at approximately 9:48 a.m., staff person #1 was observed answering the front door alone, and there were 7 preschoolers observed in the upstairs preschool room without a staff person present in the room until staff person #1 returned to the room after answering the door.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff was notified no children can be left unattended.
2026-03-11 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: On 3-11-26 at approximately 9:48 a.m., staff person #1 was observed answering the front door alone, and there were 7 preschoolers observed in the upstairs preschool room without a staff person present in the room until staff person #1 returned to the room after answering the door.

Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff was trained that they can not leave children unattended
2026-03-11 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3)

Description: Disposable diapers

Noncompliance Area: In the 1 year old room, staff stated that after changing a diaper, staff use their hand to unlock the diapering can and lift the lid with their hand to dispose of the soiled diaper and do not use the foot pedal to dispose of the diaper using the 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.)
Staff was informed they need to use the foot pedal while changing diapers to keep the diapers cleaned.
2026-03-11 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 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: Staff person #3 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #3 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric first-aid/CPR training with a PQAS approved curriculum.

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. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, staff person #3 must be supervised, when interacting with children, at a minimum by an AGS who has completed all pre-service trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #3, staff person #3 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will get pre-service training prior to caring for children unsupervised. Staff will redo Pediatric first-aid/CPR training with a PQAS approved curriculum.
2026-03-11 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB

Noncompliance Area: The files for staff person #2 and #3 lacked a health assessment and tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method prior to providing initial service in a child care setting at the facility and require a current health assessment and tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method. The file for staff person #1 had a health assessment that was dated after the staff person provided initial service in a child care setting at the facility.

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. 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 got their health assessment and tuberculosis test.
2026-03-11 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.183(a) - Locked cabinet Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.183(a)

Description: Locked cabinet

Noncompliance Area: The child records were observed in an unlocked cabinet.

Correction Required: Child records are confidential and shall be stored in a locked cabinet.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child records were locked
2026-03-11 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(4) - CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(4)

Description: CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #4 lacked a disclosure statement.

Correction Required: 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.)
Staff #4 signed a disclosure statement.
2026-03-11 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2 lacked two written, nonfamily references. The file for staff person #3 had one written, nonfamily reference and lacked a second written, nonfamily reference.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #2 and #3 got non family references.
2026-03-11 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.193(a) - Confidential; stored in locked cabinet Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.193(a)

Description: Confidential; stored in locked cabinet

Noncompliance Area: The staff records were observed in an unlocked cabinet, and there was one staff file observed on top of the cabinet.

Correction Required: Facility persons' records are confidential and shall be stored in a locked cabinet.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff files were put into the cabinet and locked.
2026-03-11 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 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 staff person #2 lacked a child abuse clearance at their start date and requires a current child abuse clearance.

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. Staff Person #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director put the child abuse clearance in the staff #2 file.
2026-03-11 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1, functioning as an assistant group supervisor, lacked verification of experience to qualify as an assistant group supervisor. The file for staff person #2, functioning as an aide, lacked verification of education to qualify as an aide. The file for staff person #3, functioning as an assistant group supervisor, lacked verification of experience to qualify as an assistant group supervisor. The file for staff person #4, functioning as an assistant group supervisor, lacked verification of education/experience to qualify as an assistant group supervisor.

Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1, staff person #2, staff #3, and staff #4 gave proof of verification of education and experience to director for the file.
2025-10-17 Renewal 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: In the preschool room in the far corner, there was a loose metal railing with two metal rods that were protruding out that was a visible hazard.

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The gate was thrown in the trash.
2025-10-17 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: In the older toddler room, the emergency contact forms were not present in the room for 2 young toddlers receiving care in the room.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency contact forms were placed in the to go bag.
2025-10-17 Renewal 3270.151(c)(1) - Physical examination Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(1)

Description: Physical examination

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 had a health assessment that lacked a physical examination.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We had the doctor check the box that staff person #1 is able to work with children and had a physical examination.
2025-10-17 Renewal 3270.171(c) - Safe routes posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(c)

Description: Safe routes posted

Noncompliance Area: Written notification of safe routes was not posted at a conspicuous location in the facility.

Correction Required: Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Written notification of safe routes will be posted in the facility.
2025-10-17 Renewal 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)

Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 had an emergency contact form that lacked signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent signed medical first aid and emergency medical care for child.
2025-10-17 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: The facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.

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.)
Facilitys current certification of compliance was hung on the wall in a location used by parents.
2025-10-17 Renewal 3270.27(d) - Plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(d)

Description: Plan posted

Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location in the facility.

Correction Required: The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will have a sign posted that the emergency plan is available upon request.
2025-10-17 Renewal 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(e)

Description: Letter to parents

Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked a letter to provide to the parent of each enrolled child explaining the emergency procedures.

Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The center will add a letter in our handbook that explains the emergency procedure.
2025-10-17 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 staff person #1 lacked a disclosure statement.

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.)
The staff will sign a new disclosure statement.
2025-10-17 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: In the young toddler room on shelves in the diaper changing table, there were multiple toxics including Babyganics Mineral Sunscreen, Baby Bum Mineral Sunscreen, Triple Paste Ointment, and Desitin Diaper Cream that were labeled "Keep out of reach of children" and were accessible to children. In the infant room in bins on shelves in the diaper changing table, there were multiple toxics including Aquaphor Ointment and Paste and A & D Ointment that were labeled "Keep out of reach of children" and were accessible to 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.)
All sunscreen and diaper cream was moved to a high shelf that children can not reach.
2025-10-17 Renewal 3270.67(a) - Trash removed once a day Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.67(a)

Description: Trash removed once a day

Noncompliance Area: In the preschool room, there was a tall white trash can that was full of garbage. Staff stated that the room is not currently in use with children daily.

Correction Required: Trash shall be removed from the facility at least once per day.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Trash was taking to the dumpster.
2025-07-07 Initial review 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: The first-aid kit in the young toddler room lacked scissors.

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.)
The scissors were added to the first-aid kit.
2025-07-07 Initial review 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: In the upstairs preschool room, there were a couple areas of peeling paint on the left wall. On the outdoor toddler play space, there were a couple areas of peeling paint on the bottom door of the shed.

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 areas of peeling paint were covered.

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