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Arsenal Family & Childrens Center
336 S Aiken Ave, Pittsburgh PA 15232 · License #CER-00249717 · Child Care Center
Contact
- Phone
- (412) 345-0008
- Website
- www.arsenalfamily.org
- Address
- 336 S Aiken Ave, Pittsburgh PA 15232 · Directions
Hours
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 4-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 52 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
Although the files for Staff #2 and #4 contained current Mandated Reporter Training at the time of Renewal Inspection, it was observed that Staff #2 and #4 did not obtain Mandated Reporter Training within 60 months of the previous training.
Corrected by Jun 19, 2025
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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.
Although the files for Staff #1 and #2 contained current National Sex Offender Certificates at the time of Renewal Inspection, it was observed that Staff #1 and #2 did not obtain National Sex Offender Certificates within 60 months of the previous clearance. Although the file for Staff #3 contained current PA State Police and Child Abuse Clearances at the time of Renewal Inspection, it was observed that Staff #3 did not obtain PA State Police and Child Abuse Clearances within 60 months of the previous clearance. Although the file for Staff #5 contained current PA State Police and FBI Clearances at the time of Renewal Inspection, it was observed that Staff #5 did not obtain PA State Police and FBI Clearances within 60 months of the previous clearance.
Corrected by Sep 2, 2025
- Violation
3270.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
The Emergency Contact Form for Child #1 lacked the telephone number of the child's physician.
Corrected by Dec 9, 2025
- Violation
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
The Emergency Contact Form for Child #1 lacked the enrolling parents work telephone number.
Corrected by Dec 9, 2025
- Violation
3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.
The files for Staff #1 and #2 contained written evaluations that were conducted in intervals greater than 12 months. The staff file #4 did not contain an evaluation completed within the previous 12 months.
Corrected by Jan 10, 2025
- Violation
3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.
The hot water in the 3-year-old storage room right off of the classroom measured at 110.8° F.
Corrected by Jan 15, 2025
- Violation
3270.76 · 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.
The knob on the third cabinet in the Toddler Classroom had become loose and created a pinching hazard to the children in care.
Corrected by Jan 10, 2025
- Violation
3270.113(a)(1) · 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.
At approximately 10:45 AM Staff #3 identified 5 Preschool Aged children as part of their assigned group. At this time, Staff #5 identified 6 Preschool Aged children as part of their assigned group. Cert Rep observed 12 Preschool Aged children receiving care in the classroom therefore leaving Child #2 not identified as being in an assigned primary group.
Corrected by Jan 6, 2025
- Violation
3270.182(5) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.
The Emergency Contact Form in the file for Child #1 lacked signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Corrected by Dec 19, 2024
- Violation
3270.31(g) · Completion of professional development shall be documented by the signature and title of a representative of the professional development entity and include the date professional development was completed. Documentation shall be retained in the facility person's file or maintained in an electronic system as designated by the Department. Documentation of the completion of the professional development under subsection (f) taken from September 30, 2016, forward satisfies this requirement.
The file for Staff #3 contained Health and Safety Training that was deemed unacceptable due to the date that it was obtained.
Corrected by Jan 10, 2025
- Violation
3270.27(f) · The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
The Emergency Plan Delivery documentation that was submitted during the renewal inspection lacked information on the local municipality that the emergency plan was shared
Corrected by Jan 10, 2025
- Violation
3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
The file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking the addresses of the people to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Jan 9, 2024
- Violation
3270.131(d)(5) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. Child #1must be dismissed from care by close of business on March 8, 2023, and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.
The file for child #1 who is a preschool aged child contained a health assessment which was missing the fourth dose of the HIB vaccine.
Corrected by Mar 14, 2023
- Violation
3270.131(e)(3) · 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 childcare group settings). Child #1must be dismissed from care by close of business on March 8, 2023, and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.
The file for child #1 who is a preschool aged child contained a health assessment which was missing the fourth dose of the HIB vaccine.
Corrected by Mar 14, 2023
- Violation
3270.82(h) · A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.
There was not a handwashing sign posted at one of the toilets in the Senior Preschool's bathroom.
Corrected by Dec 14, 2022
- Violation
3270.94(a)(2) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at different times of the day or night, or both, if applicable.
Four of the last five fire drills documented on the facility's fire drill log occurred between 10:25 and 10:45 am.
Corrected by Mar 9, 2023
- Violation
3270.94(a)(9) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill.
The facility's fire drill log did not specify the hypothetical location of the fire.
Corrected by Dec 14, 2022
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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.
The files for staff #1, start date 9/07/21, staff #2, start date 8/25/21, and #3, start date 11/08/21, contained disclosure statements which were not dated therefore compliance could not be determined.
Corrected by Dec 15, 2021
- Violation
3270.102(a)/3270.103 · 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. 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.
A puppet with a tear which allowed the inner foam filling to be accessible to children was observed in the toddler room.
Corrected by Dec 15, 2021
- Violation
3270.102(e)/3270.103 · Pea gravel and other materials with a diameter of less than 1 inch may not be used in spaces where infants or toddlers receive care. 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.
Rubber mulch with a diameter of less than 1 inch was observed in the outdoor toddler play area.
Corrected by Dec 15, 2021
- Violation
3270.133(6) · A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.
Hydrocortisone which lacked written parental consent for administration was observed in the senior preschool room. The medication was intended for child #1.
Corrected by Dec 15, 2021
- Violation
3270.25(a) · The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.
The facility lacked means of proving parents with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically.
Corrected by Jan 21, 2022
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Dec 8, 2025 inspection noted: “Although the files for Staff #2 and #4 contained current Mandated Reporter Training at the time of Renewal Inspection, it was observed that Staff #2 and #4 did…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Dec 1, 2024 inspection noted: “The files for Staff #1 and #2 contained written evaluations that were conducted in intervals greater than 12 months. The staff file #4 did not contain an evalua…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Dec 18, 2023 inspection noted: “The file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking the addresses of the people to whom the child may be released.” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error