BRENDA L UPSHER FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME
PITTSBURGH, PA·Family Child Care HomeLicensed
Contact information
Address3250 BAINTON ST, PITTSBURGH, PA, 15212
CountyAllegheny
Phone(412) 537-1449
Operating details
Capacity6
SubsidiesY
License dateSeptember 26, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 6/4/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High0
- Medium-High17
- Medium6
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
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Location
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3250 BAINTON ST, PITTSBURGH, PA, 15212, PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/4/2025
- High0
- Medium-High2
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- Medium-High risk6/4/2025
System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility (3290.95(a)/3290.95(b))
Based on documentation on the fire drill log, documentation of the most recent testing of the fire detection system was dated 8/2024, 10 months prior to the date of the inspection. Based on documentation on the fire drill log, documentation of the most recent testing of the fire detection system was dated 8/2024, 10 months prior to the date of the inspection. When demonstrating the fire detection system, the detector on the second floor did not operate in conjunction with the detectors in the basement and first floor. Though the detector did function as a standalone, it would not reconnect via Bluetooth with the other 2 detectors. Requirement: 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 operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in § 3290.95(a) are met. Correction: The fire detectors are working however, the one on the second floor was not syncing with the other detector. Additional detectors will be installed that are all interconnected. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 8/28/2025 - Medium-High risk6/4/2025
Written record (3290.94(a)(9))
Based on review of the fire drill log, the last fire drill conducted was dated 8/4/2024, 10 months prior to the date of the inspection. Requirement: The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill. Correction: A fire drill was conducted on the same day. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 6/26/2025
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$963/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in Pennsylvania run about $1,099/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Pennsylvania by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: PITTSBURGH, Allegheny County
- Capacity: 6
- Type: Family Child Care Home
- Years in operation: 1
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