OVS CHILDCARE CENTER LLC

PITTSBURGH, PAChild Care CenterLicensed

2.3based on state inspection data
Capacity50
Est. price$817/mo

Contact information

Address220 YOST BLVD, PITTSBURGH, PA, 15221

CityPITTSBURGH, PA 15221

CountyAllegheny

Phone(412) 553-9822

Operating details

Capacity50

SubsidiesY

License dateMay 15, 2026

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 6/17/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High0
  • Medium-High17
  • Medium5
  • Medium-Low3
  • Low0

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220 YOST BLVD, PITTSBURGH, PA, 15221, PITTSBURGH, PA 15221

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Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/17/2026

  • High0
  • Medium-High17
  • Medium5
  • Medium-Low3
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High risk6/17/2026

    Written emergency plan posted (3270.124(e))

    The SA room lacked emergency transportation plan. 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: Provider immediately added the emergency transportation plan to the correct area in the space. Inspection: Change in Location Capacity. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 6/23/2026
  2. Medium-High risk6/17/2026

    Handwashing signs (3270.82(h))

    The first bathroom lacked hand washing sign above the toilet. The second bathroom lacked hand washing sign above the sink. 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: the provider immediately added wash your hands signs to all required area above the sinks and toilets in all restrooms. Inspection: Change in Location Capacity. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 6/23/2026
  3. Medium-High risk6/17/2026

    Building Surfaces (3270.76)

    There was a broken cabinet door handle above the sink in the SA 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 cabinet handle was immediately removed and covered. Inspection: Change in Location Capacity. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 6/23/2026
  4. Medium-High risk6/17/2026

    Has all items (3270.75(c))

    The first - aid kit in the SA room lacked soap. Requirement: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. Correction: Provider immediately went and purchased soap and added the soap to the emergency book bag. Inspection: Change in Location Capacity. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 6/23/2026
  5. Medium-High risk6/17/2026

    Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less (3270.65)

    There was 1 uncovered outlet accessible to children 5 years of age or younger in the SA room. Requirement: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. Correction: Provider immediately added the cover for the outlet. Inspection: Change in Location Capacity. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 6/23/2026
  6. Medium-High risk2/4/2026

    Physician name, address, phone (3270.124(b)(2))

    The file for child #2 lacked the address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care on the agreement form. The file for child #3 contained an incomplete physician's address on the emerge contact form. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Correction: The parent/guardian of child #2 & #3 were asked to completely fill out all medical health information on the emergency form for their child including all contact and physical information about their child's doctors / doctors locations. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 2/5/2026
  7. Medium-High risk2/4/2026

    Pick-up and drop-off points (3270.171(a))

    The operator did not notify local traffic safety authorities within the past year, of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility. Requirement: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. Correction: Provider has created the pedestrian routes and has sent to our local municipality along with the emergency plan. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 2/12/2026
  8. Medium-High risk2/4/2026

    Health information (3270.131(a))

    The file for child # 1 a preschooler lacked an initial health report. The child has been in care longer than 60 days. The file for child # 4 a preschooler lacked an initial health report. The child has been in care longer than 60 days. Requirement: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. Correction: The parent /guardian of child #1 & #4 were asked to immediately send their childs updated immunization records to the facility to continue care. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 2/5/2026
  9. Medium-High risk2/4/2026

    Emergency plan (3270.27(f))

    A copy of the facility emergency plan was not sent to the local municipality and the county emergency management agency Requirement: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. Correction: provider will resend out the emergency plan to the municipal and Allegheny county emergency plan management. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 2/12/2026
  10. Medium-High riskStandard 122/4/2026

    12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter (3270.151(a))

    The file for staff #2 contained a current health report dated 10/28/25 that was obtained that was obtained after providing initial service in a childcare setting. Staff # 2 start day was 9/23/25. The file for staff #3 lacked a health report prior to providing initial service in a childcare setting. Staff #3 start date was 9/10/25. The file for staff #4 contained a current health report dated 11/24/25 that was obtained after providing initial service in a childcare setting. Staff # 4 start day was 6/6/25. 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 childcare 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 Person #2 has an updated health assessment as of 10/28/2025. Staff person #3 has an updated health assessment as of 2/4/2026. Staff person #4 has an updated health assessment as of 11/24/2025 Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 2/10/2026
  11. Medium-High risk2/4/2026

    Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos (3270.124(f)/3270.181(c))

    The file for child #4 lacked an updated 6-month review agreement form. The previous review was dated 6/2/25. The file for child #5 lacked an updated 6-month review agreement form. The previous review was dated 3/7/25. Requirement: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. Correction: The parent / guardian of child #4 & #5 were asked to review their agreement forms to ensure their childcare hours, co pay, days, activities etc. are still accurate or need to be updated. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 2/6/2026
  12. Medium-High risk2/4/2026

    Name/address/phone release person (3270.124(b)(7))

    The file for child # 1 release person address was incomplete in 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 parent / guardian of child #1 was asked to completely fill out the essential information for the person to whom the child may be released to including their name, number , address and relationship to the child. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 2/5/2026
  13. Medium-High risk2/4/2026

    Insurance coverage information (3270.124(b)(6))

    The file for child #5 lacked the policy number for medical Assistance benefits 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 parent / guardian of child #5 was asked to fill out all medical information on their child including their medical providers name and medical insurance policy number Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 2/6/2026
  14. Medium-High risk2/4/2026

    Training regarding plan (3270.27(c))

    The file for staff #1 contains a current emergency plan training date 1/30/26. The previous emergency plan was dated 11/8/24. Requirement: 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. Correction: Staff person #1 has been retrained on emergency plan with documentation as of 1/30/2026. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 1/30/2026
  15. Medium risk2/4/2026

    Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. (3270.123(b)/3270.182(8))

    The files for children 1,2 and 4 contained an original agreement from. Requirement: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement. Correction: OVS staff copied the financial agreement forms for child #1, 2, & 3. Keeping the copies inside of the child's file and giving the original version to the parent. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 2/6/2026
  16. Medium risk2/4/2026

    Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates (3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2))

    The file for child #1 lacked the admission date 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: OVS staff added child #1's start date to the agreement form. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 2/4/2026
  17. Medium-Low risk2/4/2026

    Designated release persons (3270.123(a)(5))

    The files for children #2,3 and 4 lacked the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released on the agreement form. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Correction: The parent/guardians of children #2,3 & 4 were asked to review and completely fill in their child's agreement form making sure to specify whom the child/children may be released to (including themself) and sign a new agreement form that reflected these changes. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 2/6/2026
  18. Medium-Low risk2/4/2026

    Arrival/departure times (3270.123(a)(4))

    The file for child #2 lacked arrival and departure times in the agreement form. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. Correction: After reviewing child #2's childcare times agreement form the parent/Guardian of the child was asked to review and completely fill in their child care hours and sign a new agreement form that reflected the child's current childcare hours. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 2/5/2026
  19. Medium-Low risk2/4/2026

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

    The file for child #2 lacked the fee amount in the agreement form. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. Correction: After reviewing child #2's co payment amount and updating it on their financial agreement the parent/Guardian of the child was asked to review the new financial agreement amount and sign a new financial form that reflected this agreed upon amount. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 2/5/2026
  20. Medium-High risk2/4/2026

    Refrigerator (3270.107)

    The thermometer in room 3 was 50 degrees. 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: The thermometer was moved closer to the back of the refrigerator and closed for about 45 minutes while the state representative was on site at which point it began correctly reading the inside refrigerator temperature. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 2/4/2026
  21. Medium risk2/4/2026

    Clean and good repair (3270.102(a))

    There was a cracked blue plastic toy in room 2. 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: This toy has been repaired allowing for children to safely play with all equipment. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 2/4/2026
  22. Medium risk2/4/2026

    No peeling paint or plaster (3270.77(a))

    There was peeling paint on the left side wall in room 2. There was peeling paint by the cribs and close to the refrigerator in room 1. there was peeling paint on the on the green low wall in room 3. Requirement: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. Correction: All peeling / chipped paint was covered while state representative was on site. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 2/4/2026
  23. Medium-High risk2/4/2026

    Inaccessible to children (3270.75(b))

    There was a backpack that contained a first aid kit, laying on the floor in room 4 accessible to children. Requirement: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children. Correction: The emergency backpack containing the 1st aid kit was removed from the floor and places on a high surface out of reach of the children while state representative was on site. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 2/4/2026
  24. Medium-High risk2/4/2026

    Locked or inaccessible (3270.66(a))

    There were Febreze air fresheners in room 2,3 and 4 accessible to children. There was a Vaseline accessible to children in room 3. There was a baby powder in a cubby accessible to children in the hallway. Requirement: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Correction: All items were immediately removed and/or discarded while state representative was on site. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 2/4/2026
  25. Medium risk2/4/2026

    Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less (3270.65)

    There was an uncovered electrical outlet in room 4 accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. Requirement: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. Correction: The uncovered electrical cover was immediately covered while state representative was on site. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 2/4/2026

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5Recent Violations
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About this daycare

  • Location: PITTSBURGH, Allegheny County
  • Capacity: 50
  • Type: Child Care Center
  • Years in operation: 0

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