GLORIA E PITTS FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME
PITTSBURGH, PA·Family Child Care HomeLicensed
Contact information
Address1235 UNIVERSAL RD, PITTSBURGH, PA, 15235
CountyAllegheny
Phone(412) 758-4624
Operating details
Capacity6
SubsidiesY
License dateJune 8, 2026
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 3/23/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High0
- Medium-High9
- Medium10
- Medium-Low6
- Low0
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1235 UNIVERSAL RD, PITTSBURGH, PA, 15235, PITTSBURGH, PA 15235
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/23/2026
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- Medium-High9
- Medium10
- Medium-Low6
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2026
- Medium-High risk3/23/2026
Emergency plan (3290.24(f))
The operator did not provide the parents of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. Requirement: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures described in subsection (a). The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan. Correction: A copy of the emergency plan was given to the parents of the enrolled children on April 4, 2026 as well as a copy posted in the location available to parents. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/30/2026 - Medium-High risk3/23/2026
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information (3290.32(a)/3290.192(3))
The file for household member #1 lacked State Police clearance. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Correction: The file for household member #1 State Police Clearance has been obtained. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/25/2026 - Medium risk3/23/2026
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less (3290.63)
There was an uncovered electrical outlet in the living room 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 outlet in the living room has been covered. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/25/2025 - Medium-High risk3/23/2026
Has all items (3290.73(c))
The first -aid kit lacked soap, scissors and tweezers. 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: The first aid kit includes the added items of soap, scissors and tweezers. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/28/2026 - Medium-High risk3/23/2026
Requirements (3290.74(a))
There was a missing ceramic tile transition piece between the living room and the kitchen creating a tripping hazard. Requirement: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play area, shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. Correction: The missing ceramic tile transition piece between the living room and the kitchen has been replaced and repaired. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/30/2026 - Medium risk3/23/2026
No peeling paint or plaster (3290.75(a))
There was peeling paint on the right-side wall between the living room and the kitchen. Requirement: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. Correction: The peeling paint on the right side of the wall between the living room and the kitchen have been repaired/repainted. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/31/2026 - Medium risk3/23/2026
Fireplaces & Wood or Coal Burning Stoves (3290.93)
There was a stove accessible to children without protective guards. Requirement: Fireplaces, fireplace inserts or woodburning and coalburning stoves, if allowed by local ordinance, shall be securely screened or equipped with protective guards while in use. Correction: The protective guards are placed on the stove. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/28/2026 - Medium risk3/23/2026
Clean and good repair (3290.102(a))
The metal Jumbling Tower board game box was broken creating a sharp edge. The couch in the living room was ripped exposing the foam. 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 metal Jumbling Tower board game box has been discarded. The couch in the living room has been repaired not exposing the foam. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/28/2026 - Medium-Low risk3/23/2026
Clean, age appropriate (3290.105(a))
The facility sleeping equipment were not labeled with the child's name and used only by the named child while enrolled in the program. Requirement: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the parent and the operator. The rest equipment must be labeled with the child's name and used only by the named child while enrolled in the program. Correction: All children's sleeping equipment are labeled with the children's name and used only by the named child while enrolled in the program. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/29/2026 - Medium-High risk3/23/2026
Refrigerator (3290.106)
The facility refrigerator temperature was 52 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 facility purchased a new thermometer and placed it in the refrigerator. This new thermometer is capable of maintaining food at 45 degrees or below. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/29/2026 - Medium-Low risk3/23/2026
Amount of fee (3290.123(a)(1))
The file for child #1 lacked the fee amount on the agreement form. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. Correction: The file for child #1 amount of the fee has been entered on the agreement form. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/29/2026 - Medium-Low risk3/23/2026
Date fee to be paid (3290.123(a)(2))
The file for child #1 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 file for child #1 date on which the fee is to be paid has been entered on the agreement form. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/29/2026 - Medium-High risk3/23/2026
Services provided (3290.123(a)(3))
The file for child #3 lacked an approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided Requirement: An agreement shall specify the services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. the operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information at § 3290.124(e). Correction: An approved form was provided to give the information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/31/2026 - Medium-Low risk3/23/2026
Arrival/departure times (3290.123(a)(4))
The file for child#1 lacked the child's arrival and departure times on the agreement form. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. Correction: The file for child #1 has been updated to document the child's arrival and departure times on the agreement form. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/29/2026 - Medium-Low risk3/23/2026
Designated release persons (3290.123(a)(5))
The files for child # 2,3,4 and 5 lacked specify 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 files for children #2, 3, 4 and 5 have been updated to specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the children may be released on the agreement forms. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/29/2026 - Medium risk3/23/2026
Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. (3290.123(b)/3290.182(8))
The file for child #1 contained an original agreement form. Requirement: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. 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: The parent of child #1 received the original agreement form. The facility retained a copy of the agreement form. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/29/2026 - Medium-Low risk3/23/2026
Admission date (3290.123(a)(6))
The file for child#1 lacked the date of the child's admission on the agreement form. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. Correction: The child #1 admission date has been updated on the agreement form. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/29/2026 - Medium-High risk3/23/2026
Emergency plan (3290.24(e))
The facility emergency plan was not posted in the facility at a conspicuous location used by the parents. Requirement: The emergency plan shall be posted in the facility at a conspicuous location. Correction: The emergency plan is posted in the facility at a location used by the parents. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/28/2026 - Medium-High risk3/23/2026
Emergency plan (3290.24(d))
The facility lacked documentation of the annual emergency drills. Requirement: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. Correction: The Annual Emergency Drills have been updated and documented on file at the facility. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/28/2026 - Medium risk3/23/2026
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations (3290.22(a))
The Certificate of Compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. Requirement: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office posted at the same location. Correction: The Certificate of Compliance is posted in a location used by the parents with instructions for contacting the regional childcare office. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/25/2026 - Medium risk3/23/2026
Supervision of children (3290.113(f))
The operator was not using an electronic monitor, camera, mirror, or other device or method so the operator can see, hear, direct and assess the children in real time at all times. Requirement: When there is only one operator present in the family child care home and the operator is unable to be physically present with the children because the operator is preparing snacks or meals for children in care or the operator is using the restroom, the operator may comply with the supervision requirement in subsection (a) through the use of an electronic monitor, camera, mirror, or other device or method so the operator can see, hear, direct and assess the children in real time at all times. Correction: The facility will use the electronic monitors, cameras and other devices so the operator can see, hear and direct the children in real time at all times. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/29/2026 - Medium risk3/23/2026
System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility (3290.95(a)/3290.95(b))
According to the Fire Detection System Test Log, the tests were greater than 30 days apart from 6/2/25-7/9/25,7/9/25-8/10/25,9/4/25-10/6/25,10/6/25-11/8/25,11/8/25-12/9/25, 1/8/26-2/8/26,2/8/26-3/23/26. 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: The future tests will be conducted less than 30 days apart. The fire detection devices are in compliance with established standards. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/28/2026 - Medium risk3/23/2026
Menus (3290.165)
The operator lacked a menu. The operator was not discussing the general menu plan with the parent so that the daily nutritional needs of the child can be met. Requirement: The operator shall discuss the general menu plan with the parent so that the daily nutritional needs of the child can be met. Correction: The facility discussed the general menu plan with the parents so that the daily nutritional needs of the children are met. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/25/2026 - Medium risk3/23/2026
Initial health report for school age (3290.131(a)(4))
The file for child #2 a school age lacked a health report dated in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance. The health report in the file is dated 1/31/23 when child#2 was 3 years old. The file for child #5 a school age lacked a health report dated in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance. The health report in the file is dated 1/31/23 when child# 5 was 4 years old. Requirement: The initial health report for a school-age child must be dated in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance in 28 Pa. Code § 23.2 (relating to medical examinations). Correction: The updated health reports for child #2 and child #5 have been obtained and placed in their individual file folders. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/31/2026 - Medium-High risk3/23/2026
Within 60 days/Dismissal policy (3290.131(a)/3290.131(e)(3))
The file for child #3 a young toddler lacked an initial health report. The children have been in care longer than 60 days. Child # 3 may not return to care until a health report and immunization record is provided. 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. 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 # 3 must be dismissed from care by close of business 3/23/26 and may only return to care when the immunization records are provided or when a parent provides a written, signed and dated exemption letter. Correction: The file for child #3 has been updated and the current initial health report has been placed in the child's file folder. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/31/2026
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
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Estimated monthly cost
$963/month
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About this daycare
- Location: PITTSBURGH, Allegheny County
- Capacity: 6
- Type: Family Child Care Home
- Years in operation: 0
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