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First Care Daycare And Learning Center
15 Duff Rd, Pittsburgh PA 15235 · License #CER-00240959 · Child Care Center
Contact
- Phone
- (412) 242-0418
- Website
- FIRSTCAREABC123.COM
- Address
- 15 Duff Rd, Pittsburgh PA 15235 · Directions
Hours
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 2-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 65 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
It was observed in the preschool/school age room that there was an extension cord that was going across the floor from the outlet to the timecard that could cause a tripping hazard.
Corrected by Apr 13, 2026
- Violation
The facility's most recent annual review of the emergency plan is dated 1/6/25, more than 12 months prior.
Corrected by Apr 15, 2026
- Violation
The two most recent State Police Clearances on file for Staff Person #1 are dated 7/9/20 and 7/10/25, which are more than 60 months apart.
Corrected by Apr 13, 2026
- Violation
It was observed that there was a bottle of foaming Clorox cleaner that was under the sink in the unlocked staff bathroom.
Corrected by Apr 13, 2026
- Violation
It was observed that a bottle of hand sanitizer was beside food items on the table in the kitchen area.
Corrected by Apr 13, 2026
- Violation
3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.
The water temperature in the bathroom located in the preschool/school age room was measured at 113° F.
Corrected by Apr 13, 2026
- Violation
3270.75(b) · A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.
A first aid was observed on the table in the preschool room making it accessible to the children in care.
Corrected by Apr 13, 2026
- Violation
The first aid kit in the preschool room and in the school age room was lacking scissors.
Corrected by Apr 13, 2016
- Violation
It was observed that there was a crib that was blocking the entrance to the toddler room, a pack n play blocking the entrance to the play space, an easel, Christmas tree and other items that were being stored in the hallway of the preschool/school age room that leads to an exit. The front exit door by the preschool/school age room was locked by 3 key locks and the keys were unavailable to open the door quickly in case of an emergency, and the red door in the school age room was locked from the outside making it unable to exit from the childcare space to the nearest exit.
Corrected by May 14, 2026
- Violation
During the renewal inspection, 5 preschool age children were observed in the preschool room, and 4 toddler age children were observed in the toddler room without their emergency contact information in the space where they were receiving care.
Corrected by Apr 14, 2026
- Violation
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
The most recent health on file for Child #1 (Young Toddler at the time) is dated 8/1/25, more than six months ago.
Corrected by Apr 13, 2026
- Violation
3270.135(c) · The diapering area may not be used for food preparation or food service.
It was observed in the infant/toddler room that staff were using the same sick to wash bottles and dishes as well as using the sick for handwashing after diapering.
Corrected by Apr 13, 2026
- Violation
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
The facility's most recent annual emergency drill is dated 3/28/25, more than 12 months prior.
Corrected by Apr 14, 2026
- Violation
At the time of inspection, the facility did not have documentation that the current emergency plan was sent to local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
Corrected by Apr 30, 2036
- Violation
At the time of inspection, the facility's annual written notification to local traffic safety authorities was dated 1/6/25, more than 12 months prior.
Corrected by Apr 30, 2026
- Violation
Per the facility's self-report and staff statements, on 2/6/26 a toddler aged child (Child #1) had eloped from the classroom while Staff Person #1 was assisting another child for dismissal. Staff #2 alerted Staff #1 that Child #1, who was assigned to Staff #1's group, was in the entryway hallway unattended, which the parent of Child #1 witnessed upon arrival.
Corrected by Apr 10, 2026
- Violation
Per the facility's self-report and staff statements, on 2/6/26 a toddler aged child (Child #1) had eloped from the classroom while Staff Person #1 was assisting another child for dismissal. Staff #2 alerted Staff #1 that Child #1, who was assigned to Staff #1's group, was in the entryway hallway unattended, which the parent of Child #1 witnessed upon arrival.
Corrected by Mar 31, 2026
- Violation
Staff Person #4 (see LIS code sheet for DOH) was lacking a file that included a Disclosure Statement, a Child Abuse Clearance, a State Police Clearance, a FBI Clearance and a NSOR certificate.
Corrected by Jan 2, 2026
- Violation
On 12/11/25 at approximately 10:30AM, Staff Person #1 answered the door leaving 11 preschool aged children and 1 older toddler with Staff #2 in Room A. While Staff #1 was at the door, Staff #2 exited Room A leaving 11 preschool aged children and 1 older toddler alone without a staff member present. At 10:33 AM, Staff #1 named and identified their supervision group of 5 preschoolers and 1 older toddler. At 10:34 AM, Staff #2 returned to Room A and identified 6 preschoolers in their supervision group. At approximately 10:45AM in Room B, Staff Person #3 and Staff Person #4 were observed in ratio and caring for children. Staff #3 and Staff #4 both named and identified the 4 young toddlers and 2 Older toddlers in the room. Staff #5 entered Room B at approximately 10:47 AM to work with Staff #3 and the 4 young toddlers and 2 older toddlers. At approximately 10:48 AM, Staff #5 stated the facility did not have a file for Staff #4. Staff #4 was not permitted to be caring for children and left the childcare space.
Corrected by Dec 11, 2025
- Violation
It was observed that there were outlets in Room B and Room C that did not have protective receptable covers.
Corrected by Dec 11, 2025
- Violation
On 12/11/25 at approximately 10:30AM, Staff Person #1 answered the door leaving 11 preschool aged children and 1 older toddler with Staff #2 in Room A. While Staff #1 was at the door, Staff #2 exited Room A leaving 11 preschool aged children and 1 older toddler alone without a staff member present. At 10:33 AM, Staff #1 named and identified their supervision group of 5 preschoolers and 1 older toddler. At 10:34 AM, Staff #2 returned to Room A and identified 6 preschoolers in their supervision group.
Corrected by Dec 11, 2025
- Violation
On 12/11/25 at approximately 10:30AM, Staff Person #1 answered the door leaving 11 preschool aged children and 1 older toddler with Staff #2 in Room A. While Staff #1 was at the door, Staff #2 exited Room A leaving 11 preschool aged children and 1 older toddler alone without a staff member present. At 10:33 AM, Staff #1 named and identified their supervision group of 5 preschoolers and 1 older toddler. At 10:34 AM, Staff #2 returned to Room A and identified 6 preschoolers in their supervision group.
Corrected by Dec 11, 2025
- Violation
Staff Person #4 was lacking a health assessment with a tuberculin skin test by the first day working with children. (See LIS code sheet).
Corrected by Jan 2, 2026
- Violation
3270.191 · An individual record is required for each facility person.
Staff person #4 was lacking an individual record.
Corrected by Jan 2, 2026
- Violation
3270.192(1) · A facility person's record shall include the name, address and telephone number of the facility person.
Staff Person #4 was lacking a record that included the name, address and telephone number of the facility person.
Corrected by Jan 2, 2026
- Violation
3270.192(2)(i) · A facility person's record shall include verification of age.
Staff Person #4 lacked a record that included verification of age.
Corrected by Jan 2, 2026
- 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.
Staff Person #4 was lacking a record that included verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. (See LIS Code sheet)
Corrected by Jan 5, 2026
- Violation
Staff Person #4 was lacking two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected by Jan 5, 2026
- Violation
The 30-Day fire detection log on file at the facility listed dates of testing of 5/23/25 and 6/24/25, which is more than 30 days between tests.
Corrected by Jan 5, 2026
- Violation
The file for Staff Person #3, Staff Person #4, and Staff Person #5 included verification of Pediatric First Aid/CPR training dated 4/5/25, after the expiration date of 12/31/24.
Corrected by Apr 8, 2025
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
Staff Person #1 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid and CPR (completed on 12/15/24) and Get Started with Center-Based Care Revised 2022 10hrs. (completed on 8/12/24).
Corrected by Apr 8, 2025
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
Staff Person #1 did not complete the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet); the training was completed on 7/5/24. The 2 most recent mandated reporter training certificates on file for Staff Person #3 are dated 6/13/19 and 7/9/24, and for Staff Person #4 are dated 12/16/19 and 3/13/25, which are both more than 60 months apart.
Corrected by Apr 8, 2025
- Violation
The file for Staff Person #2 includes DHS FBI clearances dated 2/21/19 and 3/22/25 and Staff Person #3 includes DHS FBI clearances dated 8/31/18 and 3/12/24, which are both more than 60 months apart.
Corrected by Apr 8, 2025
- Violation
There was an electrical outlet in Room C that was missing a protective receptacle cover.
Corrected by Apr 8, 2025
- Violation
It was observed that there was an infant sleeping in a baby bouncer seat in the infant room, which isn't the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Corrected by Apr 9, 2025
- Violation
3270.124(b)(1) · Emergency contact information must include the name and birth date of the child.
The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 was missing the child's date of birth.
Corrected by Apr 8, 2025
- Violation
The emergency contact form on file for Child #2 was lacking the addresses of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Apr 8, 2025
- Violation
3270.134(a) · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.
It was observed that Staff Person #1 did not wash the hands of a young toddler after being diapered.
Corrected by Apr 9, 2025
- Violation
There were 2 uncovered electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger in room A.
Corrected by Apr 29, 2024
- Violation
There were 2 A&D Diaper Rash Ointment, 1 Nose Frida Saline Snot Spray,1 Tylenol and 1 Zinc Oxid 40% Diaper Rash Paste labeled, "keep out of reach of children, " in the backpacks hanging on the cubbies in the toddler side of room B accessible to children. There was a Johnson's body lotion, an Aquaphor and an infant Tylenol labeled, "keep out of reach of children, "in the backpacks laying on the window frame and on top of the plastic multi drawer in the infant room accessible to YT children.
Corrected by Apr 29, 2024
- Violation
There were several loose floorboards that created a tripping hazard, in room C . There were 2 transition floor strips pulling of the floor creating a tripping hazard in Room C.
Corrected by May 16, 2024
- Violation
The play space room lacked working lights.
Corrected by May 16, 2024
- Violation
The Arcade machine clear panel was broken in room C. The seesaw toy feet holder was ripped in the PlaySpace.
Corrected by Apr 29, 2024
- Violation
The kitchen refrigerator temperature was 51 degrees..
Corrected by Apr 29, 2024
- Violation
The file for child # 1 a school age lacked immunization record.
Corrected by May 16, 2024
- Violation
3270.134(a) · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.
Staff # 1 did not wash the child's hands after diapering .
Corrected by Apr 29, 2024
- Violation
Staff # 1 kept a soiled diaper on the changing table until she was done with the diaper change, instead of discarding it immediately into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.
Corrected by Apr 30, 2024
- Violation
The file for child # 2 a school age lacked documentation of an initial health report and the immunization record The child was in care longer that 60 days without initial health report. The file for child # 3 a school age contained a current health report dated 9/29/23 that was provided after 60 days. The child was in care longer that 60 days without initial health report. the child start date was 5/16/23.
Corrected by May 1, 2024
- Violation
A copy of the current comprehensive general liability insurance policy was not on file at the time of the inspection.
Corrected by Apr 24, 2023
- Violation
Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): (31(f)(1-9). Staff person #1 had completed the 6-hour health and safety training however it was not completed in the acceptable time frame for that training.
Corrected by Apr 25, 2023
- Violation
Cleaning products, including sanitizing spray, glass cleaner and air freshner spray, were observed on a table in the unlocked staff restroom in Classroom C. The toxics could be accessible to school age and preschool children receiving care in the space.
Corrected by Apr 24, 2023
- Violation
3270.105 · High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap.
Four highchair seats at a table in Classroom B were missing the safety straps.
Corrected by May 5, 2023
- Violation
3270.123(b) · A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.
The files for Children #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 were observed to contain the original agreements for the children.
Corrected by Apr 24, 2023
- 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 #5 lacked the telephone number of the physician.
Corrected by Apr 24, 2023
- Violation
The emergency contact form for Child #1 lacked the address for one of the release persons listed.
Corrected by Apr 24, 2023
- 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 health assessments on file for Children #2 and #4, Preschool age children, exceeded 12 months between examinations on 10.22.21 and 12.5.22 for Child #2 and 2.15.22 and 4.14.23 for Child #4.
Corrected by May 1, 2023
- Violation
The facility has exceeded 30 days since the last testing of the fire detection system on 3.10.23.
Corrected by Apr 24, 2023
- Violation
The files for Children #2 and #4 lacked verification of a current influenza vaccination. The file for Child #5 lacked documentation that they had received the recommended doses of DTAP, HIB and Pneumococcal vaccinations. Written exemptions that had been signed and dated were not on file at the time of the inspection.
Corrected by Apr 24, 2023
- Violation
3270.134(a) · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.
Staff Person #2 was observed to change a young toddler in Classroom B without washing the child's hands after.
Corrected by Apr 24, 2023
- Violation
Staff Person #2 was observed to change a young toddler without immediately placing the soiled diaper in the hands-free covered can in place at the changing table. It was reported that soiled BM diapers are bagged and disposed of in a can that is not in the classroom.
Corrected by Apr 24, 2023
- Violation
The updates to the emergency contact forms for Children #2, #4 and #5 exceeded 6 months between updated in June 2022 and January 2023.
Corrected by Apr 24, 2023
- Violation
3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
The file for Staff Person #2 lacked completion of Pediatric First Aid and CPR within 90 days of starting at the facility. The training was completed 96 days after starting at the facility.
Corrected by Apr 24, 2023
- Violation
The facility lacked verification that the emergency plan had been submitted to the County Emergency Management Agency.
Corrected by May 8, 2023
- Violation
The facility lacked verification that they had submitted an annual traffic letter to the local traffic safety authorities. The last documented notice was dated 1.1.21.
Corrected by May 5, 2023
- 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 emergency drill completed annually and there was no emergency drill log to view in the facility.
Corrected by Apr 27, 2022
- Violation
3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
In Classroom A, a sharp knife was observed on the sink and was accessible to children in care.
Corrected by Apr 6, 2022
- Violation
The file for staff #1 contained a State Police Clearance date of 2-20-2017 and 3-10-2022, a Child Abuse Clearance date of 2-22-2017 and 3-14-2022 and an FBI Clearance date of 2-13-2017 and 3-24-2022 all of which exceeded the mandatory 60 months to renew the clearances.
Corrected by Apr 7, 2022
- Violation
In Classroom A, the first aid kit did not contain soap.
Corrected by Apr 6, 2022
- Violation
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
The file for child #1 who is a preschooler contained a health assessment and a review of the vaccinations on 3-9-2021 and 3-24-2022 which exceeded the allowable 12 months for a review of the health assessment and vaccinations.The file for child #2 who is a preschooler contained a review of the health assessment and the vaccinations on 2-25-2021 and 8-1-2022 which exceeded the allowable 12 months for a review of the health assessment and vaccinations.
Corrected by Apr 26, 2022
- Violation
The smoke detection log contained a date of 2-9-2022 and 3-11-2022 which exceeded the mandatory 30 days to test the fire detection system.
Corrected by Apr 8, 2022
- Violation
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.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 #2 who was hired prior to 12-19-2020 contained 6 hours of the required 12 clock hours of annual training hours completed by the mandatory training date of 12-19-2021.
Corrected by May 12, 2022
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Apr 13, 2026 inspection noted: “It was observed in the preschool/school age room that there was an extension cord that was going across the floor from the outlet to the timecard that could cau…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Feb 17, 2026 inspection noted: “Per the facility's self-report and staff statements, on 2/6/26 a toddler aged child (Child #1) had eloped from the classroom while Staff Person #1 was assisting…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Dec 11, 2025 inspection noted: “Staff Person #4 (see LIS code sheet for DOH) was lacking a file that included a Disclosure Statement, a Child Abuse Clearance, a State Police Clearance, a FBI C…” — what has changed since then?
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