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Family Child Care ✓ Licensed

A Childcare

Pittsburgh, PA · Allegheny County
E Warrington Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15210
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Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
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Contact Information

📞 (412) 481-3180
E Warrington Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
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Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00231785
License Issued
Jan 26, 2025
Expired
Jan 26, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 5

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About the Provider

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A CHILDCARE is a Family Child Care in PITTSBURGH PA. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-06-25 Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The Child Abuse clearance on file for Staff #1 is listed as a volunteer clearance, making it invalid. The file for Staff #1 lacked a PA State Police clearance or an application for the PA State Police clearance prior to the date of hire as required under the CPSL. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff #1 -- may not work in a childcare position at the facility. 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. Staff #1 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Effective immediately, Staff number One has been removed from all childcare duties and will not work in the childcare position at the facility until all required employment clearances and documentation have been obtained and verified as compliant with requirements.
2026-06-25 Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring 3280.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible - in original container

Noncompliance Area: In the back-room area, hand sanitizer labeled keep out of the reach of children was observed on a shelf and accessible to children.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All sanitizers, cleaning products, and toxic materials have been reviewed and relocated to locked cabinets and areas inaccessible to children,
2026-05-26 Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring 3280.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: At the gate near the entrance, the metal gate loop (less than 1 inch in diameter) was observed to be loose, could be pulled out of the wall, and was accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
To correct the metal gate loop being loose, a new wall board that is stronger was placed on the wall to more securely hold gate loop and it is no longer loose.
2026-05-26 Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring 3280.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: Upon arrival at the facility on 5/26/26 at approximately 12:30 PM, Staff #1 was observed in the Room 3 (office) alone without any children. Once inside the facility, 1 older toddler was observed napping in Room 1 (next to the office). Staff #1 stated that they were responsible for the child in Room 1. Staff #1 stated that they believed they were compliant with supervision because Staff #1 was able to see the child in Room 1 from the office. At approximately 12:43 PM, Staff #1 walked into Room 2, leaving the child in Room 1 alone without a staff person present.

Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The supervision concern was immediately addressed with staff. The staff member [#1] counseled regarding proper supervision procedures and reminded that children must remain under direct supervision at all times. All staff [#1] were retrained on active supervision policies, including maintaining sight and sound supervision.
2026-05-26 Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring 3280.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: In the hallway near the back door a broken drywall hole was observed to contain broken tape.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
To correct the broken dry wall, I replaced the tape to cover the patch that is visible.
2026-04-20 Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring 3280.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: In the middle room space, a ladybug bean bag was observed to contain ripped fabric, and not in good repair.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The lady bug is no longer inside the playroom of the facility.
2026-04-20 Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring 3280.26(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The most recent emergency drill on file at the facility is dated 8/23/24, more than 12 months prior to the date of inspection.

Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The correct most recent emergency drill was posted with correct dates.
2026-03-23 Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring 3280.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible - in original container

Noncompliance Area: Windex Glass Cleaner, rubbing alcohol, Awesome Cleaner, cleaner with bleach, and other toxics were observed in an unlocked closet and accessible to children in the hallway to the bathroom.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All toxic materials was put up in the back room with a lock latch on it and was put out of reach of children.
2026-03-23 Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring 3280.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: In the front entry area, broken plaster was observed on the top and bottom of the half wall where the gate attaches. The half wall in between the front room and middle room contained broken plaster where the gate attaches. The half wall in between the middle room and the back area contained broken plaster where the gate attaches.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The plaster was replaced and painted over, also new screws were securely replaced, and the gate is replaced and in good condition.
2026-02-27 Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring 3280.24(b) - Post the inspection summary Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.24(b)

Description: Post the inspection summary

Noncompliance Area: A copy of the most recent inspection summary from 1/23/26 was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.

Correction Required: The operator shall post a copy of each inspection summary issued by the Department in a conspicuous location used by parents. The inspection summary shall remain posted until an agent of the Department verifies that each regulatory noncompliance item cited on the inspection summary has been corrected.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The inspection summary has been posted at the door where parents can read.
2026-02-27 Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring 3280.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: In Room 3/Changing Room, a power strip was observed to be missing two outlet covers and accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The power strip has outlet covers, and we also checked all outlets for safety covers.
2026-02-27 Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring 3280.95(a) - FIRE DETECTION Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.95(a)

Description: FIRE DETECTION

Noncompliance Area: The facility's fire detection log documented dates 1/2/26-2/3/26, more than 30 days apart.

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The fire log is up to date with correct dates.
2026-01-23 Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring 3280.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.31(e)(4)(i)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 had current pediatric first aid/CPR training with a completion date of 10/8/25 that was after the September 2025 expiration of the prior training.

Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff [#1] has the updated training on file and has been made aware that trainings and clearances must be updated and on file prior to expiration.
2026-01-23 Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring 3280.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: In the middle room area, an electrical outlet under the shelves lacked an outlet cover. In the back-room area, an electrical outlet near the hanging headphones lacked an outlet cover.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
An outlet cover was put into the outlets that were missing a protective cover.
2026-01-23 Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring 3280.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: A sharp, exposed screw was observed on a gate in between the middle and back room, and could cause injury.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The screw was taken out of the wall near the gate, and a repair man repaired the gate with no visible screws.

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