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Royal Kids Academy Early Learning Center

Pittsburgh, PA · Allegheny County
517 Brookline Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15226
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Quick Facts

Capacity
25 children
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (412) 894-7900
517 Brookline Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00257200
License Issued
Jul 8, 2026
Active Through
Jul 8, 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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Royal Kids Academy Early Learning Center is a Child Care Center in Pittsburgh PA, with a maximum capacity of 25 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Thursday7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Friday7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-04-21 Renewal 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(f)

Description: 2 feet apart

Noncompliance Area: In the Infant Room, two (2) feet of space was not located on three (3) sides of the occupied cribs. In the Preschool Room, two (2) feet of space was not located on three (3) sides of all occupied cots.

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.)
During rest time teachers use a measuring device such as a ruler or measuring tape to measure for 2 feet of space on 3 sides of rest equipment.
2026-04-21 Renewal 3270.106(j) - Prohibit items in crib Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(j)

Description: Prohibit items in crib

Noncompliance Area: In the Young Toddler Room, an infant was sleeping on a Baby Lounger with soft, plushy, pillowy sides around the lounger, which is a smothering hazard.

Correction Required: Toys, bumper pads, or pillows may not be present in a crib while an infant is sleeping in the crib.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff were instructed not to place infants who appear sleepy in a baby lounger for risk of baby falling asleep. Staff received training that infants can only be in loungers when the infant is wide awake and with careful supervision.
2026-04-21 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact Form, in the file for Child #1, did not include the name of the physician or source of medical care.

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.)
Upon review, the child's medical insurance card containing the Primary Care Physician information was confirmed to be present and filed in the child's record at the time of inspection; however, the information had not yet been transferred to the emergency contact form. The emergency contact form was immediately updated to reflect the PCP information.
2026-04-21 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact Form, in the file for Child #1, did not include the work address or work phone number of the enrolling parent. The Emergency Contact Form, in the file for Child #3, did not include the work phone number of 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.)
Child's mother added her work address and telephone number to the Emergency Contact form.
2026-04-21 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information was not located in the Older Toddler Room when children were present in that space.

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.)
Teachers have been provided with a travel bag containing a portable emergency contact book to use during classroom transitions and outings, allowing the primary emergency contact book to remain in the classroom. "Return to Classroom" tags were also placed on all Emergency Contact Books.
2026-04-21 Renewal 3270.131(c) - Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(c)

Description: Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP

Noncompliance Area: The Health Assessment, in the file for Child #2, did not include the signature or professional title of the physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, making it invalid.

Correction Required: A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
An electronic signature of the child's doctor and title was provided on the health assessment, however, after the inspection the director informed child's parents that a written signature was requested. If the signature is not obtained by 5/29/2026 the family may be asked to pause services until obtained. (Date was obtained and sent to CR on 5.21.26)
2026-04-21 Renewal 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3)

Description: Disposable diapers

Noncompliance Area: In the Young Toddler Room, the garbage can was broken, which caused the lid not to open when stepping on the lever, therefore, it was not hands-free.

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 garbage can was replaced with a non-broken hands free garbage can.
2026-04-21 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 (2) most recent Health Assessments in the file for Staff #3 exceeded the 24-month renewal requirement. The file for Staff #4 did not contain a dated Health Assessment, therefore, the date of assessment could not be determined, making it invalid.

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.)
Upon review of the file, the health assessment for Staff#3 exceeded the 24 month renewal requirement. Education was provided that the renewal date must be exactly 24 months or less from the former health assessment. Staff #4 informed that the date was missing from the health exam. Staff#4 was asked to obtain the date of the health exam by 5/22/2026. Staff#4 to obtain a copy of the dated health exam by 5/22/2026.
2026-04-21 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #5 did not include any nonfamily references.

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.)
Hard copies of the electronic references from 3-16-2026 and 3-23-2026 were printed and filed in secured hard file.
2026-04-21 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Plan did not contain language regarding volunteers.

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.)
Volunteer language was added to the emergency plan.
2026-04-21 Renewal 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(e)

Description: Letter to parents

Noncompliance Area: As confirmed by the operator, a letter was not provided 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 emergency transportation letter for families was expanded to include details of the emergency procedures. The new letter will replace the former letter issued to parents and will be issued during orientation as well as posted in parent corners.
2026-04-21 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff #1, Staff #2, and Staff #3 contained Fire Safety Training on 3.3.25 and 4.3.26, which exceeded the annual requirement.

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. 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.)
Fire safety training will be completed on or before the anniversary date of the previous training. Training language has been updated from "annually" to specifically require completion by or before the anniversary date of the previous training in the policy.
2026-04-21 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 file for Staff #2 did not contain documentation of 12 clock hours of child care training between 10.15.24 and 10.14.25, as only 1 1/2 hours were provided.

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 member #2 shall obtain 10 1/2 hours of training to cover the timeframe of 10/15/2024 to 10/14/2025. These trainings shall be completed by 5/26/2026. Then for the timeframe of 10/15/2025-10/14/2026 another 12 hours of training to be completed.
2026-04-21 Renewal 3270.31(f)(7)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Health and Safety Training - Emergency preparedness/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)(7)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Health and Safety Training - Emergency preparedness/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 (see IS Code Sheet) contained documentation of Emergency Plan Training on 3.31.26, which exceeded 90 days of hire. The file for Staff #2 (see IS Code Sheet) contained documentation of Emergency Plan Training on 3.24.25, which exceeded 90 days of hire.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topic of emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster or a man-caused event (such as violence at a child care facility) within the meaning of those terms under 602(a)(1) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C.A. § 5195a(a)(1)) within 90 days of hire. 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.)
Documentation from previous Emergency Plan trainings was transferred from a file folder to each staff member's personnel file and maintained with the current training documentation.
2026-04-21 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff #4 and Staff #5 did not contain the required out-of-state clearances, and no applications for those clearances were available.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff #4 and Staff #5 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #4 and Staff #5 were asked to provide copies of determined missing out-of-state clearances for verification and filing purposes. The Director shall work directly with newly hired staff to obtain copies of the required clearances and ensure all documentation is maintained in the personnel file. If the required clearances or proof of application cannot be provided, the employees can not work in a child care position until the required documentation is obtained and placed on file in accordance with PA DHS/OCDEL regulations. The director will contact OCDEL representative by 5/14/2026 or at OCDEL representative's availability to ensure that the staff is cleared to work in childcare upon further reviewing required documentation.

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