Waldorf School 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.2 / 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.2 / 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 2 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Keystone STARS rating of STAR 1. Structural quality reflects a 75% violation rate across 4 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected November 2025). 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 1 (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
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 71
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Nov 17, 20251 Finding1 Important
- General Health and Safety; 2025-11-173270.21
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) | Fire safety - 1 yr.; 2025-11-17 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2025-11-17 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2025-11-17 | 3270.123(a)(5) | Designated release persons; 2025-11-17 | 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) | Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates; 2025-11-17 | 3270.124(a) | Each child emergency contact person; 2025-11-17 | 3270.124(b)(3) | Parent home/work address, phone; 2025-11-17 | 3270.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2025-11-17 | 3270.182(8) | Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives o; 2025-11-17 | 3270.192(2)(iv) | Transcript, diploma and letters; 2025-11-17 | 3270.27(a)(5) | Emergency plan; 2025-11-17 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso; 2025-11-17 | 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) | Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
Nov 1, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2024-11-013270.14/3270.21
3270.21 | General Health and Safety; 2024-11-01 | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) | Age and Training; 2024-11-01 | 3270.31(f) | Health and Safety Training; 2024-11-01 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2024-11-01 | 3270.65 | Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less; 2024-11-01 | 3270.66(d) | Toxic plants not permitted; 2024-11-01 | 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) | Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required ; 2024-11-01 | 3270.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2024-11-01 | 3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) | ACIP recommended immunization record /Exemption documentatio; 2024-11-01 | 3270.151(c)(2) | Mantoux TB; 2024-11-01 | 3270.182(5) | Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior; 2024-11-01 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso; 2024-11-01 | 3270.27(f) | Emergency plan; 2024-11-01 | 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) | Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
Nov 17, 20231 Finding1 Important
- General Health and Safety; 2023-11-173270.21
3270.27(c) | Training regarding plan; 2023-11-17 | 3270.31(f) | Health and Safety Training; 2023-11-17 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) | Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility; 2023-11-17 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2023-11-17 | 3270.34(a)(6) | Staff evaluations; 2023-11-17 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2023-11-17 | 3270.72(d) | Above ground window opening restricted to 6"; 2023-11-17 | 3270.82(g) | Clean and good repair; 2023-11-17 | 3270.82(h) | Handwashing signs; 2023-11-17 | 3270.111(a) | Written plan; 2023-11-17 | 3270.123(a) | Signed; 2023-11-17 | 3270.123(a)(6) | Admission date; 2023-11-17 | 3270.124(b)(3) | Parent home/work address, phone; 2023-11-17 | 3270.124(b)(5) | Information re: special needs; 2023-11-17 | 3270.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2023-11-17 | 3270.151(a) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter; 2023-11-17 | 3270.192(2)(ii) | Exp, educ., training prior to facility; 2023-11-17 | 3270.192(5) | Two written references; 2023-11-17 | 3270.31(f)(10) | Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR; 2023-11-17 | 3270.94(a)(9) | Written record; 2023-11-17 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso; 2023-11-17 | 3270.25(a) | Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable reg
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None