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Childrens Ark Creative Learning Center
3550 Laketon Rd, Pittsburgh PA 15235 · License #CER-00239945 · Child Care Center
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- (412) 918-9241
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- Address
- 3550 Laketon Rd, Pittsburgh PA 15235 · Directions
Hours
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Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 1-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 38 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
The facility lacked verification that the emergency plan had been submitted to the local municipality and the county emergency management agency.
Corrected by Oct 14, 2025
- Violation
A copy of the current comprehensive liability insurance policy was not on file at the facility at the time of the inspection.
Corrected by Sep 29, 2025
- Violation
3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
In the upstairs PreK Classroom, 2 pairs of adult scissors were observed in a cup on a lower cubby. The scissors were accessible to Preschool children receiving care in the space.
Corrected by Sep 23, 2025
- Violation
The fire safety training on file for Staff Person #3 was not completed within 12 months of their documented hire date. The fire safety training on file was completed 602 days after their documented hire date.
Corrected by Sep 23, 2025
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
The updates to the NSOR Certificates on file for Staff Person #2 exceeded 60 months between Certificates dated 3.13.20 and 8.27.25. The updates to the PA Child Abuse and FBI Clearances on file for Staff Person #3 exceeded 60 months. This is evidenced by PA Child Abuse Clearances being dated 9.10.19 and 4.8.25 and FBI Clearances being dated 9.14.19 and 4.9.25.
Corrected by Sep 23, 2025
- Violation
The file for Child #3 lacked an initial health assessment and the child has exceeded 60 days since their enrollment date (refer to LIS code sheet).
Corrected by Oct 10, 2025
- Violation
In the mid-level 3-4 classroom 4 windows in the classroom and 1 window in the restroom were observed to be missing a restriction to limit the opening to less than 6 inches. In the upstairs PreK room 4 windows were observed to be missing a restriction to limit the opening to less than 6 inches. All windows were above the ground floor.
Corrected by Sep 26, 2025
- Violation
3270.75(b) · A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.
The first aid kit in the downstairs School Age Classroom was observed to be hanging from hooks on a low bulletin board. The first aid kit would be accessible to school age children who receive care in the space.
Corrected by Sep 24, 2025
- Violation
One drawer in the Rolling Cart in the upstairs PreK Classroom was observed to have a crack that caused a potential pinch point.
Corrected by Sep 23, 2025
- Violation
The files for Children #1, #2, #3 and #4 lacked documentation of a current approved developmental assessment that had been completed within the last 6 months. The child service report on file for Child #1 lacked a date to verify compliance. The most recent child service report on file for Child #2 was dated 8.27.24 and the most recent child service report for Child #3 was dated 6.20.23. The file for Child #4 lacked a child service report.
Corrected by Oct 21, 2025
- Violation
3270.131(b)(2) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.
The updates to the health reports on file for Child #1, a preschool age child, exceeded 12 months between reports dated 5.17.22 and 3.10.25. The updates to the health reports on file for Child #2, a preschool age child, exceeded 12 months between reports dated 6.15.23 and 9.3.24.
Corrected by Oct 14, 2025
- Violation
The file for Staff Person #3 lacked verification that they had completed pediatric first aid and CPR training within 90 days of their documented hire date. The pediatric first aid and CPR training on file was completed 602 days after their documented hire date.
Corrected by Sep 23, 2025
- Violation
The file for Child #3 lacked an immunization record. Child #3 has exceeded 60 days since their enrollment at the facility (refer to LIS code sheet).
Corrected by Oct 9, 2025
- Violation
The most recent health report on file for Staff Person #1 was dated 5.23.23. The most recent health report on file for Staff Person #2 was dated 3.8.23. A current health report that had been completed within the last 24 months was not on file for Staff Person #1 or #2. The file for Staff Person #3 lacked an initial health report within 12 months prior to starting at the facility. The health report on file was dated 508 days after starting at the facility.
Corrected by Oct 14, 2025
- Violation
The file for Staff Person #3 lacked an initial tuberculosis screening within 12 months prior to starting in a child care taking position at the facility. The health report on file that included the tuberculosis screening results was dated 508 days after starting in a child care taking position at the facility.
Corrected by Oct 14, 2025
- Violation
The current menu was not posted in a conspicuous location at the facility.
Corrected by Oct 1, 2025
- Violation
The update to the emergency contact forms and financial agreements on file for Child #2 exceeded 6 months between 9.8.24 and 8.18.25. The update to the emergency contact form for Child #4 has exceeded 6 months since last review on 2.13.25.
Corrected by Oct 10, 2025
- Violation
3270.192(2)(ii) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
The file for Staff Person #1 lacked verification of experience to qualify them for the position they were identified to perform.
Corrected by Sep 23, 2025
- Violation
Based on a conversation with the operator, the Shaken Baby/Abusive Head Trauma Prevention policy and Continuity of Operations policy have not been developed or implemented
Corrected by Sep 30, 2024
- Violation
The file for Staff person #2 includes verification of First Aid/CPR training dated 8/19/24, after the expiration date of 3/21/24.Staff person #4 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/Pediatric CPR. The training was completed on 3/16/24.
Corrected by Sep 19, 2024
- Violation
The files for Staff #1 did not contain documentation of an updated Fire Safety training (SEE LIS CODE SHEET). The most recent fire safety training was dated 11/21/22.
Corrected by Oct 4, 2024
- 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 staff evaluation on file for staff person #1 was not signed by the director.
Corrected by Sep 19, 2024
- Violation
The file for staff person #4 did not contain any verification of experience to qualify them as an assistant group supervisor.
Corrected by Sep 20, 2024
- Violation
At approximately 10:20 am when completing the initial supervision and ratio check, the preschool classroom was observed to have 8 children sitting quietly on the carpet with no adult supervising them. After approximately 1 minute, Staff person #1 emerged from the restroom to complete the supervision and ratio check.
Corrected by Sep 19, 2024
- Violation
The first-aid kit in the school age room was missing tape.
Corrected by Sep 19, 2024
- Violation
The sink in the restroom outside of the 4/yo classroom in the basement was missing a handwashing sign.
Corrected by Sep 19, 2024
- Violation
At approximately 10:20 am when completing the initial supervision and ratio check, the preschool classroom was observed to have 8 children sitting quietly on the carpet with no adult supervising them. After approximately 1 minute, Staff person #1 emerged from the restroom to complete the supervision and ratio check.
Corrected by Sep 30, 2024
- Violation
At approximately 10:20 am when completing the initial supervision and ratio check, the preschool classroom was observed to have 8 children sitting quietly on the carpet with no adult supervising them. After approximately 1 minute, Staff person #1 emerged from the restroom to complete the supervision and ratio check.
Corrected by Sep 19, 2024
- Violation
The agreement on file for Child #1 and Child #2 was the original and not a copy.
Corrected by Sep 23, 2024
- Violation
The following children's records indicated that there were more than 6 months between the parent review of the emergency contact information and financial agreement: Child #2 (EC 9/1/2022 - 8/21/2024), Child #4 (EC 6/1/23-8/30/24 & FA 12/1/2023 - 8/30/24), Child #5 (EC & FA 8/23/2023-9/8/2024).
Corrected by Sep 24, 2024
- Violation
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
There was no documented emergency drill on file at the facility.
Corrected by Sep 23, 2024
- Violation
The health assessments on file for Child #1 was dated 6/23/23, more than 60 days from their enrollment date (SEE LIS SHEET). The health assessments on file for Child #2 was dated 10/19/22, more than 60 days from their enrollment date (SEE LIS SHEET). The health assessments on file for Child #3 was dated 8/23/24, more than 60 days from their enrollment date (SEE LIS SHEET). The health assessments on file for Child #4 was dated 11/20/23, more than 60 days from their enrollment date (SEE LIS SHEET).
Corrected by Sep 20, 2024
- Violation
The file for Staff # 4 contained documentation of the 1-hour, Health & Safety Update, on 3.27.23, which was due by 12.30.22.
Corrected by Sep 21, 2023
- Violation
The file for Staff #2 did not contain documentation of Emergency Plan training within 90 days of hire.
Corrected by Sep 21, 2023
- Violation
The file for Staff #1 contained documentation of Pediatric First-Aid/CPR trainings on 2.23.20 and 3.21.22, which exceeded the expiration of the 2020 certificate. The file for Staff #4 contained documentation of Pediatric First-Aid/CPR trainings on 6.4.15, 9.21.19, and 3.21.22, which exceeded the expirations of the 2015 and 2019 certificates.
Corrected by Sep 21, 2023
- Violation
The file for Staff #1 contained documentation of Fire Safety training on 4.16.22 and 8.11.23, which exceeded the annual renewal requirement. The file for Staff #4 contained documentation of Fire Safety training on 5.21.21 and 8.11.23, which exceeded the annual renewal requirement.
Corrected by Sep 21, 2023
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
The file for Staff #3 (see IS Code Sheet), contained an FBI clearance dated 10.29.21, and no application was available. The file for Staff #4 contained State Police clearances dated 6.11.14 and 9.18.19, Child Abuse clearances dated 6.17.14 and 9.27.19, FBI clearances dated 6.6.14 and 9.20.19, and Mandated Reporter trainings dated 5.12.15 and 6.14.21, which exceeded the 60-month renewal requirement.
Corrected by Sep 21, 2023
- 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 #3 and Staff #4 did not contain documentation of a written evaluation in 2022.
Corrected by Sep 21, 2023
- Violation
In the fenced-in outdoor play space, the gate would not stay closed, as there was not a working latch on the wooden gate, creating an egress for children to exit the play space onto the road.
Corrected by Sep 28, 2023
- Violation
In the upper level, Pre-K room, there was nothing to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches, on any of the six (6) windows, which are accessible to children in care. In the mid-level, 3s/4s room, there was nothing to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches, on any of the three (3) windows, which are accessible to children in care. In the mid-level restroom, there was nothing to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches on the window, which is accessible to children in care.
Corrected by Oct 6, 2023
- Violation
There were no adhesive bandages, located in the first-aid kit, in the 3s/4s room (lower level).
Corrected by Sep 22, 2023
- Violation
A handwashing sign was not posted at the sink in the Pre-K room. A handwashing sign was not posted at the sink in the 3s/4s room (mid-level).
Corrected by Sep 21, 2023
- Violation
In the outdoor play space, there was a broken, plastic, brown toy container, which was approximately 6" x 12", which created a scraping/cutting hazard for children in care.
Corrected by Sep 21, 2023
- Violation
The Immunization Records, in the files for Child #1 and Child #2, did not contain documentation of the Influenza vaccination or a letter of exemption.
Corrected by Sep 28, 2023
- Violation
The file for Staff #3 contained Health Assessments dated 8.10.21 and 9.8.23, which exceeded the 24-month renewal requirement.
Corrected by Sep 21, 2023
- Violation
The file for staff #1 (See IS Code Sheet) who was hired as a group supervisor was still within the allowable 90 days from the date of hire to receive the Pediatric First Aid/CPR Training, but was observed working in the four-year-old room unsupervised. Staff #1 had not completed the Pediatric First Aid/CPR trainings.
Corrected by Nov 21, 2022
- Violation
3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
The file for staff #3 (See IS Code Sheet) contained a Health and Safety Training date of 5-22-2022 which exceeded the mandatory 90 days to receive the training.
Corrected by Nov 14, 2022
- Violation
The file for staff #1 (See IS Code Sheet) contained an NSOR application date of 9-22-2022 which exceeded the mandatory date to apply for the clearance. The file for staff #2 (See IS Code Sheet) contained a State Police Clearance application date of 11-4-2022, a Child Abuse Clearance application date of 11-4-2022, and an FBI Clearance application date of 11-7-2022 all of which exceeded the mandatory date to apply for the clearances.
Corrected by Nov 14, 2022
- Violation
In the front entryway of the facility, a white extension cord contained an outlet which did not have an outlet cover and was accessible to children 5 years and younger.
Corrected by Nov 14, 2022
- Violation
Located downstairs, an unlocked closet contained a can of Glidden Paint and on the label, it stated: "Keep out of reach of children."
Corrected by Nov 14, 2022
- Violation
3270.75(b) · A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.
In the school age room, the three-year-old room, the four-year-old room, and five-year-old room the first aid kit was observed on a low shelf and was accessible to children in care. In the downstairs hallway, a first aid kit was hanging on a hook and was accessible to children in care.
Corrected by Nov 14, 2022
- Violation
The downstairs restroom did not have a lidded waste receptacle.
Corrected by Nov 15, 2022
- Violation
3270.111(b) · The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.
The school age room did not have a daily activities schedule posted.
Corrected by Nov 15, 2022
- Violation
The file for child #1, child #2 and child #3 did not contain an Influenza Vaccine which was due 60 days after the date of enrollment.
Corrected by Nov 18, 2022
- Violation
The file for staff #1 (See IS Code Sheet) contained an initial health assessment date of 9-8-2022 which exceeded the date of hire to receive the health assessment.
Corrected by Nov 14, 2022
- Violation
The file for staff #1 (See IS Code Sheet) contained a Tuberculosis screening test which exceeded the mandatory date to receive the test.
Corrected by Nov 14, 2022
- Violation
3270.182(1) · A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
The file for child #1, child #2 and child #3 did not contain an Influenza Vaccine which was due 60 days after the date of enrollment.
Corrected by Nov 18, 2022
- Violation
The emergency plan did not contain a continuity of care section.
Corrected by Aug 26, 2022
- Violation
The facility did not have a policy and procedure to share with staff and families that included strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child, and addressing the prevention and identification of child mistreatment.
Corrected by Aug 26, 2022
- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
The front entryway door had observable brown peeling paint around the frame.
Corrected by Aug 26, 2022
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Sep 23, 2025 inspection noted: “The facility lacked verification that the emergency plan had been submitted to the local municipality and the county emergency management agency.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Sep 19, 2024 inspection noted: “Based on a conversation with the operator, the Shaken Baby/Abusive Head Trauma Prevention policy and Continuity of Operations policy have not been developed or…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Sep 19, 2023 inspection noted: “The file for Staff # 4 contained documentation of the 1-hour, Health & Safety Update, on 3.27.23, which was due by 12.30.22.” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error