Munchkin University Childcare Center South LLC

PITTSBURGH, PAChild Care CenterLicensed

4.3based on state inspection data
Capacity94
Est. price$817/mo

Contact information

Address4411 STILLEY RD, PITTSBURGH, PA, 15227

CityPITTSBURGH, PA 15227

CountyAllegheny

Phone(412) 881-8864

Operating details

Capacity94

SubsidiesY

License dateJanuary 1, 2026

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 10/9/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High0
  • Medium-High16
  • Medium9
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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4411 STILLEY RD, PITTSBURGH, PA, 15227, PITTSBURGH, PA 15227

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Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 10/9/2025

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  • Medium-High13
  • Medium8
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium-High risk10/9/2025

    Comply with CPSL/CPSL information (3270.32(a)/3270.192(4))

    The file for Staff person #1 includes an incomplete criminal history clearance that did not include a dissemination date, (See LIS Code Sheet), making it invalid. Requirement: 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. Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. Correction: Staff person #1 completed a new criminal history clearance that includes the dissemination date. (Attached) Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 10/20/2025
  2. Medium risk10/9/2025

    Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility (3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii))

    The file for Staff person #2, who is classified as an aide, does not include a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate; or a minimum of an 8th grade education and 2 years of experience with children. Requirement: 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. Correction: Staff person #2 submitted an updated verification of their grade level (high school senior). (Attached) Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 10/14/2025
  3. Medium-High risk10/9/2025

    Locked or inaccessible (3270.66(a))

    The cupboard under the changing table in the infant room containing toxics labeled "Keep out of reach of children" was not latched, making the toxics accessible to children. Requirement: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Correction: The cupboard was immediately latched during the inspection. Staff will ensure that cabinets are locked at all times. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 10/9/2025
  4. Medium-High risk10/9/2025

    Building Surfaces (3270.76)

    There was a hole in the flooring in the preschool room, posing a potential tripping hazard. Requirement: 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. Correction: A covering was placed on the small chip in the floor. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 10/9/2025
  5. Medium risk10/9/2025

    Amount of fee (3270.123(a)(1))

    The agreement on file for Child #2 does not include the amount of the fee to be paid by the parent/guardian. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. Correction: The agreement was amended to include the fee amount to be paid by the parent. (Attached) Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 10/16/2025
  6. Medium-High risk10/9/2025

    Immunization record/Dismissal policy (3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3))

    The immunization record on file for Child #1, who is 3 years old, includes 1 of 2 Hepatitis A vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age. Requirement: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). ·Child #1 must be dismissed from care by close of business on 10.9.25 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter. Correction: Child #1 received her hepatitis A vaccine before returning to care. (Attached) Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 10/10/2025
  7. Medium risk10/9/2025

    Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance (3270.95(a)/3270.95(b))

    The two most recent annual fire detection system inspection reports are dated 9.20.24 and 9.30.25, more than 12 months apart and is required annually as the provider is unable to test the alarm every 30 days. 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 Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. Correction: We will continue to try to get the landlord to test the fire detection system and provide the inspection report no more than 12 months apart Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 10/9/2025
  8. Medium-High riskStandard 1210/9/2025

    12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test (3270.151(a)/3270.192(3))

    The file for staff person #1 does not include documentation of a health assessment being completed within 12 months prior to date of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET). Requirement: 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. Correction: Staff person #1 will submit documentation that their health assessment is completed before returning to work. (Attached) Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 11/18/2025
  9. Medium-High risk5/29/2025

    Written consent (3270.133(6))

    There was teething gel in the Infant classroom which did not have written parental permission to administer. Requirement: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. Correction: The infant teething gel was returned to the family of the child as it was no longer needed. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 5/30/2025
  10. Medium-High risk5/29/2025

    Health and Safety Training (3270.31(f))

    Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/Pediatric CPR; the training was completed on 2.17.25. Requirement: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Correction: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 5/29/2025
  11. Medium-High risk5/29/2025

    Comply with CPSL/CPSL information (3270.32(a)/3270.192(4))

    The file for Staff person #2 includes an incomplete criminal history clearance that did not include a dissemination date, (See LIS Code Sheet), making it invalid. Requirement: 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. Facility Person #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. Correction: PROVIDER'S PLAN OF CORRECTION: Staff person #2 did not return to a child care position until her criminal clearance was completed. Staff person #2 completed her criminal history clearance with a disseminated date of 5/30/2025. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 5/30/2025
  12. Medium risk5/29/2025

    Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle (3270.67(d))

    There was no lidded trashcan in the Preschool room where children were observed throwing away disposable cups after drinking water and where food remains were observed. Requirement: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles. Correction: We shall meet with all staff and review the garbage can regulation ensuring that lids of cans are always kept on. We will also inspect all garbage cans and replace any that might be loose or not secure enough to stay on. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 5/30/2025
  13. Medium risk5/29/2025

    Handwashing signs (3270.82(h))

    A staff person in the toddler area, where no source of running water is located for handwashing stated she uses hand sanitizer to clean the children's hands before eating and after diapering. Requirement: 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. Correction: We will review with staff that hand sanitizer is not an appropriate way to clean child/staff hands and the complete correct changing procedure and before eating. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 5/30/2025
  14. Medium-High risk5/29/2025

    Name on bottle (3270.133(3))

    There was a bottle of Tylenol in the young toddler area that was not labeled with the name of the child for whom the medication was intended. Requirement: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container. Correction: The medication bottle was verified and labeled. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 5/30/2025

2024

  1. Medium risk10/22/2024

    Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance (3270.95(a)/3270.95(b))

    The two most recent annual fire detection system inspection reports are dated 9.15.23 and 9.20.24, more than 1 year apart and is required annually as the provider is unable to test the alarm every 30 days. 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 Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. Correction: We will continue to contact both the landlord and the Security System Administrator months before the Fire detection devices or systems are due to be tested to ensure it is completed on time. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 10/22/2024
  2. Medium risk10/22/2024

    Disposable diapers (3270.135(a)(3))

    While observing diaper changes in the Main childcare space, in the toddler diaper changing area, a staff person was observed opening the hands free can for diaper disposal with their hands. Requirement: 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. Correction: We reviewed proper Diaper Procedures with all staff, including the requirement to use the hands-free garbage can correctly. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 10/22/2024
  3. Medium-High risk10/22/2024

    Each child care space (3270.124(c))

    There were emergency contact forms in the Main childcare space for 3 children that could not be read, as the copies were too faint. Requirement: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. Correction: We will recopy all Emergency Contact forms located in the main child care space and ensure they are legible. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 11/22/2024
  4. Medium-High risk10/22/2024

    Refrigerator (3270.107)

    There was no thermometer in the refrigerator in the infant room where infant bottles are stored. Requirement: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. Correction: A thermometer was placed in the refrigerator in the infant room at the time of the inspection. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 10/22/2024
  5. Medium risk10/22/2024

    Toilet and sinks proper height (3270.82(e))

    The sink used for handwashing in the Main childcare space, in the young toddler area, did not include a stool for the children to utilize when washing their hands, but rather, a staff person was observed holding a young toddler over the sink to wash their hands. Requirement: Toilets and sinks shall be at proper heights for children using them or shall be easily approached by means of platforms or steps. Correction: Instead of storing a stool under the sink, we will move our larger stool from the Preschool room to the Toddler Room so it permanently stays at the sink and utilize a smaller stool in the Preschool room. We reviewed with all staff the proper diapering procedures that included having the children utilize the stool and not holding them over the sink for hand washing. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 10/22/2024
  6. Medium-High risk10/22/2024

    Comply with CPSL/CPSL information (3270.32(a)/3270.192(4))

    The file for staff person #2 included documentation of application for an NSOR certificate following the first date working with children (See IS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL; The application is dated 4.6.24 and the NSOR certificate is dated 5.8.24. Requirement: 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. Correction: We will ensure to call and check the status of every applicants NSOR application 14 days after their application was submitted to ensure it is processed and we receive it on time. In addition, if we do not receive a NSOR certificate for a staff member within the 45 day probation period, that staff person will be removed from caring for children until it is received. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 10/22/2024
  7. Medium-High risk10/22/2024

    Comply with CPSL/CPSL information (3270.32(a)/3270.192(4))

    The file for staff person #1 did not include a Criminal History clearance, Child Abuse clearance, and state Sex Offender registry search from Washington DC, where Staff person #1 resided in the 5 years prior to hire (See IS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. Requirement: 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. Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. Correction: Staff Person #1 was removed from caring from children, applied for all clearances required by Washington DC, and will not return until all the clearance certificates are received. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 10/22/2024

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About this daycare

  • Location: PITTSBURGH, Allegheny County
  • Capacity: 94
  • Type: Child Care Center
  • Years in operation: 1

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