LINDA D MCCOY FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME
PITTSBURGH, PA·Family Child Care HomeLicensed
Contact information
Address115 PENFORT ST, PITTSBURGH, PA, 15214
CountyAllegheny
Phone(412) 231-0132
Operating details
Capacity6
SubsidiesY
License dateApril 14, 2026
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 1/21/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High3
- Medium-High15
- Medium6
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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115 PENFORT ST, PITTSBURGH, PA, 15214, PITTSBURGH, PA 15214
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 1/21/2026
- High2
- Medium-High10
- Medium6
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High risk1/21/2026
Each child emergency contact person/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. (3290.124(a)/3290.182(8))
Emergency contact information referencing who shall be contacted in an emergency and a copy of a written agreement between the parent and the operator were on file for children #1 and #2. Requirement: Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency. A child's record must contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement. Correction: Emergency contact information and the financial agreement forms will be obtained for children #1 and #2. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 2/13/2026 - Medium-High risk1/21/2026
Insurance coverage information (3290.124(b)(6))
The emergency contact forms in the files for children #4 and #5 lacked the health insurance policy number for the child. 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 health insurance policy numbers will be obtained children #4 and #5. Emergency contact forms will be updated to include the policy number. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 2/13/2026 - Medium-High risk1/21/2026
Name/address/phone release person (3290.124(b)(7))
The emergency contact forms in the files for children #3, #4, and #5 lacked the address of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. 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 forms for children #3, #4, and #5 will be updated by the parents to include the address of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 2/13/2026 - Medium risk1/21/2026
Within 60 days (3290.131(a))
The file for child #4 did not contain documentation of an initial health report and has been enrolled more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. Requirement: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. Correction: A health report was obtained and filed for child #4. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 2/5/2026 - Medium risk1/21/2026
Each child (3290.181(a))
An individual record was not established or maintained for children #1 and #2. Requirement: An operator shall establish and maintain an individual record for each child enrolled in the facility. Correction: Individual records for children #1 and #2 are now on file at the facility. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 2/13/2026 - High risk1/21/2026
Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission (3290.182(3)/3290.182(5))
Signed parental consent for emergency medical care and for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff were not on file for children #1 and #2. The emergency contact form in the file for child #5 lacked signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Requirement: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. Correction: The emergency contact forms for children #1, #2 and #5 will be updated to include parent consent. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 2/13/2026 - Medium-High risk1/21/2026
Every 60 days (3290.94(a)(1))
Facility files contained documentation of conducting fire drills on 1/10/25 and 1/11/26, which exceeded 60 days between drills. Requirement: Fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. Correction: A fire drill has been conducted and documented on the fire drill log. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 2/5/2026 - Medium-Low risk1/21/2026
System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility (3290.95(a)/3290.95(b))
Facility files contained documentation of testing the fire detection system that exceeded 30 days from 1/10/25 to 1/11/26. 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 subsection (a) are met. Correction: Fire detection system has been tested. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 2/5/2026 - Medium risk1/21/2026
Age and training (3290.31(f))
The file for Staff Person #1 lacked documentation of 11 hours of the required 12 annual clock hours of childcare training. Requirement: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. Correction: Staff person #1 will complete 11 hours of childcare training. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 2/27/2026
2025
- Medium-High risk1/24/2025
Comply with CPSL/Required training (3290.32(a)/3290.192(4))
The file for facility person #1, household member, did not contain documentation of PA State Police and Child Abuse clearance results. The PA State Police and Child Abuse clearances on file are for Volunteer purposes. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Household member #1 cannot be in the vicinity of the facility. Correction: Household member #1 will obtain required clearances and will keep them in their file. Household member #1 will not be in the home when the children are in care until all clearances are obtained. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/14/2025 - Medium risk1/24/2025
Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates (3290.123(a)(6)/3290.182(2))
The financial agreement forms in the files for children #1, #3, and #4 did not include the date of the child's admission. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record must contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child. Correction: The date of the child's admission was added to the financial agreement forms. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 2/28/2025 - Medium-High risk1/24/2025
Physician name, address, phone (3290.124(b)(2))
The emergency contact form in the file for child #1 did not include the name of the child's physician. The emergency contact form in the file for child #4 did not include the telephone number of the child's physician. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Correction: The emergency contact forms for children #1 and #4 will be updated to include the name of the child's physician and the telephone number of the child's physician. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 2/24/2025 - Medium-High risk1/24/2025
Parent home/work address, phone (3290.124(b)(3))
The emergency contact form in the file for child #1 did not include the enrolling parent's work address and telephone number. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Correction: The emergency contact form for child #4 will be updated by the parent to include the enrolling parent's work address and telephone number. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 2/24/2025 - High risk1/24/2025
Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission (3290.124(b)(4)/3290.182(3))
The emergency contact form in the file for child #4 did not include parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. Correction: The emergency contact form for child #4 will be updated by the parent to include parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 2/28/2025 - Medium-High risk1/24/2025
Insurance coverage information (3290.124(b)(6))
The emergency contact form in the file for child #4 did not include the policy number for the child's health insurance. 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 #4 will be updated by the parent to include the policy number for the child's health insurance. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 2/28/2025 - Medium-High risk1/24/2025
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos (3290.124(e)/3290.181(c))
The emergency contact and financial agreement form in the file for child #2 were reviewed and updated by the parent on 1/14/24 and 1/8/25, which is more than 6 months apart. The emergency contact and financial agreement form in the files for children #3 and #4 have not been reviewed or updated by the parent within the last 6 months. 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 emergency contact and financial agreement form for child #2 are currently updated. The emergency contact and financial agreement forms for children #3 and #4 will be reviewed and updated by the parent. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 2/28/2025 - Medium risk1/24/2025
Within 60 days/Initial and subsequent health assessments (3290.131(a)/3290.182(1))
The files for children #3 and #4 did not include documentation of health reports. Requirement: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports. Correction: Health reports will be obtained and filed for child #3 and #4. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 2/28/2025 - Medium risk1/24/2025
Disposable diapers (3290.135(a)(3))
The diapering area was observed to have a plastic-lined covered can but 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 hands-free covered can will be purchased. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 2/24/2025 - Medium-High risk1/24/2025
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission (3290.182(5))
The emergency contact form in the file for child #4 did not include parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Requirement: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. Correction: The emergency contact form for child #4 will be updated by the parent to include parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 2/28/2025
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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
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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: 0
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