Hillel Academy of Pittsburgh
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.5 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.1 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Keystone STARS rating of STAR 4. Structural quality reflects a 75% violation rate across 12 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected February 2026). The structural rating also includes Pennsylvania's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Pennsylvania caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:5, and preschool ratios at 1:10. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 6 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Keystone STARS STAR 4 (Max 4) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 143
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:5 10 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jan 9, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Health and Safety Training; 2026-01-093270.31(f)
3270.32(a) | Comply with CPSL; 2026-01-09 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
Jul 22, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2025-07-223270.14/3270.21
3270.24(a) | Immediate access; 2025-07-22 | 3270.27(c) | Training regarding plan; 2025-07-22 | 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) | Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility; 2025-07-22 | 3270.31(f) | Health and Safety Training; 2025-07-22 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2025-07-22 | 3270.32(a) | Comply with CPSL; 2025-07-22 | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) | Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to ; 2025-07-22 | 3270.66(c) | Toxic use- no contamination; 2025-07-22 | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/He; 2025-07-22 | 3270.151(c)(2) | Mantoux TB; 2025-07-22 | 3270.192(5) | Two written references; 2025-07-22 | 20.71(a)(7) | Fraud or deceit in obtaining or attempting to obtain a certi
- Building Surfaces3270.76
May 1, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Comply with CPSL; 2025-05-013270.32(a)
3270.32(a) | Comply with CPSL; 2025-05-01 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2025-05-01 | 3270.113(a) | Supervised at all times; 2025-05-01 | 3270.94(a)(9) | Written record
- Drinking Water Available; 2025-05-013270.69(c)
3270.113(b) | No physical punishment; 2025-05-01 | 3270.113(c) | No ridicule or threaten harm; 2025-05-01 | 3270.113(d) | No harsh language; 2025-05-01 | 3270.162(c) | Not withheld as discipline
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None