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Abk Learning And Development Center Llc

Pittsburgh, PA · Allegheny County
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5.0 (1 review)
Bedford Hope Center 2305 BEDFORD AVE, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
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Quick Facts

Capacity
74 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (412) 687-0800
Bedford Hope Center, 2305 BEDFORD AVE
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00255263
License Issued
Jun 4, 2026
Active Through
Jun 4, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 5

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Natasha Palmer
2021-01-25 15:00:33
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I have used this provider for more than 6 months

My child has been attending ABK since March of 2017. She will be four on Saturday and I can say during the course of her time at ABK she has learned so much! The center works closely with the children and teach them at an advanced level. I am more than pleased with not only the care the center provides but the education as well! I highly recommend ABK Learning and Development to all parents looking for a reliable structured environment!

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Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Saturday 6:00 AM - 8:30 PM
  • Sunday 6:00 AM - 6:00 AM

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-03-13 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: There were two exposed bolts on a water trellis used as play equipment in the outdoor playspace.

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.)
To correct the noncompliance, the screws the water trellis in the outdoor play space were replaced.
2026-03-13 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: There were foam blocks with teeth marks, indicating they had been bitten by children, in the older toddler area of the infant/toddler room.

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 noncompliance, the foam blocks in the older toddler area was removed from play.
2026-03-13 Renewal 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: In the main room, there were cots labeled with numbers, but there was no chart present to indicate which number corresponded to which child.

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
To correct the noncompliance, the cots were labeled with children's names and corresponding numbers
2026-03-13 Renewal 3270.111(c) - Promote development Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.111(c)

Description: Promote development

Noncompliance Area: The was no daily activity schedule posted in the Preschool rooms for the child care portions of the day.

Correction Required: Daily activities shall promote the development of skills, social competence and self-esteem. Daily experiences shall recognize the child as an individual and give some choice of activities that respect personal privacy, lifestyle and cultural background.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
To correct the noncompliance, the daily activity schedule was created and placed in the preschool room for the portion of the day.
2026-03-13 Renewal 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 12:30 PM in the Main room, Facility Person #1 was supervising five preschoolers who were resting on cots. Facility Person #1 was cleaning up after lunch and was in an area of the room where they were unable to see two children, due to the placement of the children/cots and other furniture in the room obstructing their view

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
To correct the noncompliance, facility person #1 was retrained on supervision policy as is required by the DHS.
2026-03-13 Renewal 3270.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1)

Description: Amount of fee

Noncompliance Area: The agreement on file for child #2 did not specify the fee amount.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
To correct the noncompliance, parent of child #2 updated the agreement to include the fee amount.
2026-03-13 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: There was no approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development (Child Service Report ) on file for child #1, enrolled at the facility more than 6 months. The current child service reports on file for children #3 and #4 were completed more than 6 months after the previous CSR's on file for these children.

Correction Required: 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 in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
To correct the non compliance, the child service report was completed and placed in the child's file.
2026-03-13 Renewal 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4)

Description: Arrival/departure times

Noncompliance Area: The agreement on file for child #4 did not specify the arrival and departure times.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
To correct the noncompliance, parent updated the agreement with the arrival and departure times of care.
2026-03-13 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for child #4 did not include the health insurance information.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
To correct the noncompliance, parent updated the emergency contact form to include the health insurance information for child #4.
2026-03-13 Renewal 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact forms and agreements on file for children #1 and #2 were not reviewed and updated by a parent in writing in the previous 6 months.

Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
To correct the noncompliance, parents of child #1 and Child #4, reviewed the emergency contacts and agreements and updated them with required or requested information.
2026-03-13 Renewal 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3)

Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy

Noncompliance Area: The immunization record on file for child #4 did not indicate that the child had sufficient doses of any required immunizations.

Correction Required: 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 #4 must be dismissed from care by close of business 3/13/26 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
To correct the noncompliance, child #4 was removed from care until the proper dose of immunizations were completed.
2026-03-13 Renewal 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.134(a)

Description: Child's hands washed

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 12:35 PM, Facility Person #5 was observed diapering a child in the infant/young toddler area of the Infant/Toddler room when another child they were supervising climbed onto a shelf. Facility Person #5 removed the child from the changing table, set that child on the floor, and assisted the child on the shelf to get down safely without first washing the child's hands.

Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
To correct the noncompliance, facility person #5 was informed and retrained on the handwashing policy for infants/toddlers.
2026-03-13 Renewal 3270.152 - Adult Hygiene Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.152

Description: Adult Hygiene

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 12:35 PM, Facility Person #5 was observed diapering a child in the infant/young toddler area of the Infant/Toddler room when another child they were supervising climbed onto a shelf. Facility Person #5 removed the child from the changing table, set that child on the floor, and assisted the child on the shelf to get down safely without first washing their hands.

Correction Required: A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
To correct the noncompliance, facility person #5 was counseled and retrained on the handwashing and supervision policies .
2026-03-13 Renewal 3270.165 - Menus Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.165

Description: Menus

Noncompliance Area: The menu was not posted at least a week in advance.

Correction Required: An operator shall conspicuously post the menu at least 1 week in advance or provide a menu to each family.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
To correct the noncompliance, the menu was uploaded to bright wheel for parent review.
2026-03-13 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: There were no written nonfamily references on file for Facility Person #6.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
To correct the noncompliance, facility Epson #6 submitted non family written references and the reference was placed in the staff file.

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