SMALL WORLD EARLY LEARNING & DEV CTR 2
PITTSBURGH, PA·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address960 PENN AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA, 15222
CountyAllegheny
Phone(412) 391-8269
Operating details
Capacity86
SubsidiesY
License dateApril 24, 2026
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 1/9/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High3
- Medium-High10
- Medium12
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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960 PENN AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA, 15222, PITTSBURGH, PA 15222
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 1/9/2026
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2026
- High risk1/9/2026
Age and Training (3270.31(e)(4)(i))
Staff person #8 has not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 10/31/25. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is not on file. Requirement: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #8 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by an AGS or higher who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #8, staff person #8 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. Correction: Staff person #8 completed Pediatric first aid and CPR. Documentation was placed in her file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 1/17/2026 - Medium-High risk1/9/2026
Fire safety - 1 yr. (3270.31(e)(4)(ii))
The most recent fire safety trainings in the files for Staff Person #4 and #10 exceeded 12 months between trainings. Requirement: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. Correction: Staff Person #4 and #10 completed the fire safety training. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 1/9/2026 - Medium risk1/9/2026
Comply with CPSL (3270.32(a))
The most recent Mandated Reporter Trainings in the files for Staff Person #1 and #3 exceeded 60 months between trainings. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Correction: Staff person #1 and #3 completed the Mandated Reporter training. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 1/9/2026 - Medium-High risk1/9/2026
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information (3270.32(a)/3270.192(4))
The most recent required clearances/certificates in the files for the following staff persons exceeded 60 months between clearances/certificates: Staff Person #1: NSOR Certificates. Staff Person #2: State Police, Child Abuse, FBI Clearances and NSOR Certificate. Staff Person #5: FBI Clearances. Staff Person #7: Child Abuse and FBI Clearances. The State Police Clearance in the file for Staff Person #6 and NSOR Certificate in the file for Staff Person #9 were obtained after the staff persons' first day working in child care. The disclosure statements in the files for Staff Person #6 and #9 were signed after the staff persons' first day working in child care (See LIS Code Sheet). 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: All appropriate documentation for clearances is in the staff's file. Disclosure statements were signed and place in Staff #6 and #9 files. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 1/9/2026 - Medium-High risk1/9/2026
Locked or inaccessible (3270.66(a))
Observed mouse and roach traps, which were accessible to children, on the floor in the kitchen area of the infant room. Requirement: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Correction: Staff member removed the mouse trap. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 1/9/2026 - Medium risk1/9/2026
No insects or rodents (3270.67(c))
Observed mouse excrement in the lower kitchen cabinet of the infant room. Requirement: Evidence of infestation of insects or rodents in the facility is not permitted. Correction: Staff member cleaned out and disinfected the dropping from the 1 cabinet the dropping were found in. Mouse droppings were found in one cabinet in the baby room on 1/9/26. The teacher immediately cleaned the whole cabinet with Clorox. I will call Orkin to implement a plan to visit and check all areas every 2 weeks. The baby room teachers will also check cabinets daily. Mouse droppings were found in 1 cabinet within the whole center. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 1/9/2026 - Medium-High risk1/9/2026
Building Surfaces (3270.76)
Observed mouse excrement in the lower kitchen cabinet of the infant room. Observed food and dirt on the floor between the partition and the window of the infant room. Observed a broken table, which creates a potential toppling hazard, propped against the wall across from the PS bathroom. Observed a broken ceiling tile above one toilet in the PreK bathroom. 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 lower cabinet was cleaned and disinfected. The area between the partition and window was cleaned. The table that was missing a leg was removed out of the hallway. A maintenance request is put in to repair the broken tile in the preschool bathroom. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/13/2026 - Medium risk1/9/2026
Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed (3270.91(a))
Observed a toy shelf blocking the doorway between the infant and PS rooms. Requirement: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed. Correction: The toy shelf was moved away from the door. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 1/9/2026 - Medium riskStandard 21/9/2026
2 feet apart (3270.106(f))
Observed less than two feet of space on three sides of a pack n play where a child was napping. Space between this and another pack n play was blocked by toy bins. Requirement: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. Correction: The item was removed to allow the appropriate spacing. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 1/9/2026 - Medium risk1/9/2026
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports (3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1))
The most recent updated health reports in the files for Child #2 (preschool) and #3 (older toddler) exceeded 12 months between reports. The file for Child #1, a preschool child, did not contain an updated health report conducted within the past 12 months. Requirement: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. Correction: Child #2, #3, and #1 all have Health assessments in their files. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/6/2026 - Medium-High risk1/9/2026
Immunization record/Dismissal policy (3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3))
The most current immunization records in the files for Child #5 and Child #6 are not in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP. Child #5: missing 2nd/3rd Hep B, 4th DTAP, 4th Pneumococcal, 1st, 2nd and 3rd IPV (Polio), 2nd Hep A. Child #6: missing 3rd Hep B, 3rd HIB, 3rd/4th DTAP, 3rd/4th Pneumococcal, 1st/ 2nd Hep A. 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 #5 and #6 must be dismissed from care by close of business 2/25/26 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter. Correction: Child # 5 has all updated shots, and the documentation was placed in the child's file. Child #6 has not returned to care. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 2/25/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 121/9/2026
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 #2 does not include an updated health assessment conducted within the ast 24 months. The most recent health assessments in the files for Staff Person #4, #5 and #8 exceeded 24 months between assessments. The initial health assessment in the file for Staff Person #6 was conducted after the staff person's first day working in child care. The initial health assessment in the file for Staff Person #9 was conducted more than 12 months prior to the staff person's first day working in child care and is not valid (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 # 2 received a current health assessment and is now in file. Staff # 4, 5 and 8 have health assessments in their files. Staff #6 has a health assessment in file. Staff # 9 in no longer employed. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/6/2026 - Medium-High risk1/9/2026
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos (3270.181(c))
The first parent updates for the emergency plan and fee agreement in the file for Child #6 were conducted more than 6 months after the child first day of attendance at the facility. Requirement: 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: Child #6's emergency contact form and fee agreement were updated and placed in the child's file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 2/12/2026 - High risk1/9/2026
Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission (3270.182(3)/3270.182(5))
The emergency contact form in the file for Child #1 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child or signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Requirement: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. Correction: Parent signed parental consent for emergency medical care and administration of minor first aid. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 2/12/2026 - Medium risk1/9/2026
Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports (3270.131(a)/3270.182(1))
The initial health report in the file for Child #4 was conducted more than 60 days after the child's first day of attendance at the facility. The initial health report in the file for Child #5 was not signed or dated by a physician, so it could not be determined in this health report was timely. 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. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. Correction: Child #4's health assessment was placed in file. Child #5's Health assessment was place in file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/3/2026
2025
- Medium-High risk9/10/2025
Training regarding plan (3270.27(c))
The file for Staff Person #2, who has been working for more than 90 days, does not include documentation of emergency plan training. (See LIS Code Sheet). 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 2 was retrained on the emergency plan and signed the sign off form. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 9/11/2025 - High risk9/10/2025
Health and Safety Training (3270.31(f))
Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/CPR. Requirement: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS or higher who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #2, staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility Correction: Staff person #2 will be scheduled for Pediatric First Aid/CPR. Until this is completed Staff person #2 will be suspende3d. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 9/11/2025 - Medium risk9/10/2025
Comply with CPSL (3270.32(a))
The most recenty Mandated Reporter Trainings in the file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 60 months between trainings. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Correction: Mandated Reporter training is in Staff Person #1 file. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 9/10/2025 - Medium-High risk9/10/2025
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information (3270.32(a)/3270.192(4))
The file for Staff Person #2 lacked a disclosure statement and an NSOR Certificate. The State Police Clearance in the file for Staff Person #2 was in "pending" status and is not valid. 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: Staff Person #2 is suspended until all required documents are completed. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 9/10/2025 - Medium-High risk9/10/2025
Building Surfaces (3270.76)
The gate in the infant room was detaching from the wall, which creates a potential pinch 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: The gate was screwed to the wall. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 9/12/2025 - Medium risk9/10/2025
Glass (3270.81)
A visual strip or other visual identification was not placed on the glass door in the 1's room. Requirement: A visual strip or other visual identification shall be placed on glass located in a traffic area, a child care space or a play space. Correction: I visual strip was put on the door. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 9/10/2025 - Medium risk9/10/2025
Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed (3270.91(a))
Observed a child napping in front of the exit door in the 1's room and 2's room. Requirement: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed. Correction: Napping children were moved away from the door. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 9/10/2025 - Medium riskStandard 29/10/2025
2 feet apart (3270.106(f))
Observed less than 2 feet of space on three sides of cots for five children who were napping in the 2's room. Requirement: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. Correction: Children will be spaced at least 2 feet apart while napping. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 9/11/2025 - Medium risk4/25/2025
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance (3270.95(a)/3270.95(b))
The facility does not have documentation of a passing fire system inspection conducted within the past 12 months. The most recent fire system inspection, conducted on 6/7/24 notes failures in the following areas: Alarm panel power, booster power supplies, initiating devices, indicating devices, and elevator recall. 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: Director contacted the building concierge (Paul) to see if the items that failed on the last inspection were corrected. Paul called Silco, who inspected the system, and had to leave a message and has not had a return call back yet. The building was sold to new owners in January 2025. The director reached out to the new owners for answers and hasn't heard anything yet, Paul said the new owners will be in on Monday and Tuesday (4/28 and 4/29) of next week so the director will speak to them directly so see that these items are fixed within 30 days. A report that verifies all failures were corrected or a new passing fire inspection will be submitted to certification by (5/25/25). Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 5/25/2025 - Medium risk1/28/2025
Comply with CPSL (3270.32(a))
The most recent Mandated Reporter Trainings in the files for Staff Person #5 and #7 exceeded 60 months between trainings. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Correction: Current Mandated Reporter Trainings are now in the teachers' files. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 1/28/2025
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$1,021/month
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About this daycare
- Location: PITTSBURGH, Allegheny County
- Capacity: 86
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 0
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