YOUNG BLACK MOTIVATED KINGS & QUEENS
PITTSBURGH, PA·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address7300 RIDGEVIEW AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA, 15235
CountyAllegheny
Phone(412) 404-2185
Operating details
Capacity170
SubsidiesY
License dateFebruary 9, 2026
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/11/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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- Medium-High9
- Medium7
- Medium-Low9
- Low0
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7300 RIDGEVIEW AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA, 15235, PITTSBURGH, PA 15235
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/11/2026
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2026
- Medium-Low risk5/11/2026
Admission date (3270.123(a)(6))
The files for children # 3,4, and 5 lacked the date of the child's date of admission on the agreement form. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. Correction: The agreement forms for the identified children were updated on 5/11/2026 to include the child's date of admission. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 5/11/2026 - Medium-Low risk5/11/2026
Signed (3270.123(a))
The files for child #1 and #2 lacked an agreement form. Requirement: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. Correction: The agreement forms for the identified children were completed and signed by the operator and parent on 5/11/2026. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 5/11/2026 - Medium-High risk5/11/2026
Building Surfaces (3270.76)
There were several shut off water valves exposed along the wall in the 2nd floor bathroom wall. There were two shut off water valves exposed by the sink in the purple room. 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: The exposed shut off water valves in the identified areas were properly covered and secured on 5/12/2026 to eliminate potential hazards. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 5/12/2026 - Medium-High risk4/23/2026
Mixed Age Level (3270.52)
On 4/23/26 at approximately 10:24 am staff #3 and staff #6 were in the playground area. Staff #3 was inside the playground and staff #6 was outside of the gate. Staff #6 went back inside the building leaving staff #3 alone with 3OT ,3PS and 1 SA. Requirement: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). Correction: Staff were immediately addressed and retrained on maintaining proper supervision and staff:child ratios. Staff were reminded that the youngest child determines ratio in mixed-age groups and that coverage must be maintained at all times. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 4/23/2026 - Medium risk4/23/2026
Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle (3270.67(d))
There were used paper towels on the playground floor. Requirement: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles. Correction: The used paper towels were immediately removed and disposed of in a closed, plastic-lined receptacle. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 4/23/2026 - Medium-High risk4/23/2026
Building Surfaces (3270.76)
There were exposed bolts on the fence and gate facing turs the play area and exposed pointy sharp metal wires from the playground fence. There was a metal fence panel with exposed nails leaning against the wall in the playground. There was a metal library storage with exposed metal tubing connected to the wall creating a tripping hazard, the back of the metal storage had an exposed screw in the playground. There were several shut off water valves exposed along the wall in the 2nd floor bathroom wall. There were two shut off water valves exposed by the sink in the purple room. 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: The hazardous areas were immediately addressed by restricting access to the affected portions of the playground. A repair has been scheduled, and all exposed bolts, sharp wires, and hazardous fencing will be properly repaired or removed by 5/4/2026. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 5/4/2026 - Medium risk4/23/2026
Clean and good repair (3270.102(a))
There was a damaged blue bench in the playground. Requirement: 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. Correction: The damaged bench was initially restricted from use using snow fencing. The fencing became displaced and will be properly re-secured by 5/4/2026 to ensure the area is not accessible to children. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 5/4/2026 - Medium risk4/23/2026
Supervised at all times (3270.113(a))
On 4/23/26 at approximately 10:24 am staff #3 and staff #6 were in the playground area. Staff # 3 was inside the playground and staff #6 was outside of the gate. Staff # 6 went back into the building leaving staff #3 alone with 3OT ,3PS and 1 SA. Staff # 3 did not notice that an OT open the gate to let the CR in the playground. Requirement: 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. Correction: Staff were immediately addressed and reminded that children must be supervised at all times. Staff were retrained on maintaining proper positioning and ensuring coverage before leaving any area. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 4/23/2026 - Medium-Low risk4/23/2026
Staff assigned to specific children (3270.113(a)(1))
On 4/23/26 at approximately 10:24 am in the playground staff #6 left her assigned group. Requirement: 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. Correction: Staff were immediately addressed and reminded that they must remain with their assigned group at all times. Staff were retrained on maintaining responsibility for their assigned children and ensuring coverage before leaving any area. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 4/23/2026 - Medium-Low risk4/23/2026
Amount of fee (3270.123(a)(1))
The files for children #1,2,3, and 5 lacked the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week on the agreement form. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. Correction: The agreement forms for the identified children were updated to include the required fee information (per day/per week). Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 4/24/2026 - Medium-Low risk4/23/2026
Admission date (3270.123(a)(6))
The files for children #1,2,3,4, and 5 lacked the date of the child's date of admission on the agreement form. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. Correction: The agreement forms for the identified children were updated to include the child's date of admission. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 4/24/2026 - Medium-Low risk4/23/2026
Services considered extra (3270.123(a)(7))
The files for children #1,2,3, and 5 lacked services which are to be considered as extra on the agreement form. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra. Correction: The agreement forms for the identified children were updated to include services considered as extra. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 4/24/2026 - Medium-High risk4/23/2026
Name/address/phone release person (3270.124(b)(7))
The file for child #3 lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Correction: The emergency contact form for the identified child was updated to include the required address information. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 4/24/2026 - Medium risk4/23/2026
Paper towels discarded (3270.134(c))
The girl's bathroom on the first floor lacked paper towels. The boy's bathroom on the second floor lacked paper towels. Requirement: Paper towels may be used as towels and washcloths. Paper towels shall be discarded after each use. Correction: Paper towels were immediately restocked in the identified bathrooms. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 4/24/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 124/23/2026
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter (3270.151(a))
The file for staff #1 lacked a health report. The files for staff #2 and 4 lacked a health report and TB test. The file for staff #5 contained a current health report dated 12/9/25 that was obtained after start date on 6/1/25. The file for staff #7 lacked a health report and TB test. 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. Correction: Staff without required health assessments and TB tests have been notified and are in the process of obtaining the required documentation. Staff will not continue working without the required documentation in place. All missing and updated health reports will be obtained by 5/4/2026. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 5/4/2026 - Medium-High risk4/23/2026
Emergency plan (3270.27(a)(6))
The facility lacked an emergency drill log. Requirement: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. Correction: An emergency drill log will be created and updated to document required annual emergency drills by 5/4/2026. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 5/4/2026 - Medium-Low risk4/23/2026
Date fee to be paid (3270.123(a)(2))
The files for children #1,2,3 and 5 lacked the date on which the fee is to be paid on the agreement form. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid. Correction: The agreement forms for the identified children were updated to include the required payment due date. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 4/24/2026 - Medium-Low risk3/26/2026
Date fee to be paid (3270.123(a)(2))
The files for children #1,2,3 and 5 lacked the date on which the fee is to be paid on the agreement form. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid. Correction: The agreement forms for children #1, #2, #3, and #5 were updated to include the required payment due date. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/26/2026 - Medium risk3/26/2026
Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates (3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2))
The files for children #1,2,3,4, and 5 lacked the date of the child's date of admission on the agreement form. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child. Correction: The agreement forms for children #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 were updated to include the child's date of admission. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/26/2026 - Medium-Low risk3/26/2026
Services considered extra (3270.123(a)(7))
The files for children #1,2,3, and 5 lacked services which are to be considered as extra on the agreement form. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra. Correction: The agreement forms for children #1, #2, #3, and #5 were updated to include services to be considered as extra. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/26/2026 - Medium-High risk3/26/2026
Insurance coverage information (3270.124(b)(6))
The file for child # 1lacked the health insurance coverage and policy number on the emergency contact form. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. Correction: The emergency contact form for child #1 was updated to include health insurance coverage and policy number. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/26/2026 - Medium-High risk3/26/2026
Each child care space (3270.124(c))
The emergency contact form for child # 7 was not in the preschool room where the child was receiving care. 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: The emergency contact form for child #7 was placed in the preschool room where the child is receiving care. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/26/2026 - Medium-High risk3/26/2026
Written emergency plan posted (3270.124(e))
The facility lacked an emergency transportation plan displayed conspicuously in every childcare space. Requirement: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children. Correction: The emergency transportation plan has been posted in all childcare spaces. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/26/2026 - Medium risk3/26/2026
Paper towels discarded (3270.134(c))
The girl's bathroom on the first floor lacked paper towels. The boy's bathroom on the second floor lacked paper towels. Requirement: Paper towels may be used as towels and washcloths. Paper towels shall be discarded after each use. Correction: Paper towels were restocked in the girls bathroom on the first floor and the boys bathroom on the second floor. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/26/2026 - Medium risk3/26/2026
Disposable diapers (3270.135(a)(3))
A soiled diaper was deposed in a trash can that was not hands free. 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: A plastic-lined, hands-free covered trash can was put in place and is being used for proper disposal of soiled diapers. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/26/2026
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Estimated monthly cost
$774/month
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About this daycare
- Location: PITTSBURGH, Allegheny County
- Capacity: 170
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 1
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