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1st Years Daycare Center is a child care center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 76 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: full-time care, infant care, part-time care and preschool.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 25 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Full-time care, infant care, part-time care, preschool and toddler care |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | Subsidy |
| Licensed capacity | 76 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
1st Years Daycare Center has not listed its tuition.
State record
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 14, 2025: 15 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 25 rules in all · 25 corrected
For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety Training.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“The file for staff # 3 lacked a current Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR training. the previous Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR training was dated 8/20/23-8/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff # 4 lacked NSOR clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“There was a Dermasil Labs cream a Vitamin E oil and Lisol disinfecting wipes label " Keep out of reach of children" on top of the desk in the PS room accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2025
3270.66(b) Original container
“There was a Sanitizing Spray on a shelf among food in the kitchen.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“There was a cracked blue basket in the SA room.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2025
3270.107 Refrigerator
“The thermometer in the kitchen refrigerator was 50 degrees.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2025
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The file for child #1 lacked a CRS withing 6 months, the last CRS was dated 12/18/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2025
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The file for child # 1 contained an agreement form that has not been reviewed withing 6 months period from the last review in 1/10/24. The file for child # 3 contained an emergency contact form that has not been reviewed withing 6 months period 6/12/24-5/22/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2025
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file for staff#1 contained a current health report dated 7/18/24 that was not obtained within 24 months off the previous health report dated 5/9/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2025
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“The file for staff # 2 lacked the date of her TB test on her health report.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2025
3270.192(2)(iii) Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for staff #4 lacked proof of education, and verification of childcare experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file for staff #4 lacked one written recommendation letter.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2025
3270.131(a)/3270.131(e) Health information/ACIP recommended immunization record
“The file for child # 2 a preschooler lacked an initial health report. The child has been in care longer than 60days. The child start dated was 3/17/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2025
3270.133(7) Medication log
“The operator was not maintaining a medication log for a prescription medication Albuterol and nonprescription medication Children's Acetaminophen for child #4.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“There was a cracked red plastic basket in the school age room. There was a cracked green pencil box in the YT room.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2024
3270.66(a)/3270.66(d) Locked or inaccessible/Toxic plants not permitted
“There was a toxic plan accessible to children in the playground. There was a Lonicera Xylosteun on the fence.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2024
3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle
“There was a garbage can that contained contaminated by human secretions trash without a lid in the preschool room.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“There was a broken ceiling tyle in the preschool room.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2024
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“The file for child # 1 a toddler contained a current health report dated 7/1/24 that was not updated within 6 months. The previous report was dated 2/3/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“There was damage plaster and peeling paint on the kitchen wall. There was damage plaster on the school age bathroom ceiling.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2024
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The file for child # 2 a preschooler contained a current health report dated 12/13/23. The report was obtained after 12 months from the prior report dated 9/6/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On 5/24/24 at approximately 9:10 am, 8 preschoolers and 1 young school aged child were unsupervised in the preschool room. Staff #3 who was responsible for supervising the children, left the preschool room to open the main entrance door located outside of the preschool room.”
Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2024
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“On 5/24/24 at approximately 9:10 am, there were two staff in the toddler room with 6 older toddlers and 1 young toddler. Staff #1 left the room with 1 older toddler, to go to the bathroom. Staff #2 was left in the toddler room with 5 older toddlers and 1 young toddler. On 5/24/24 at approximately 9:10 am, 8 preschoolers and 1 young school aged child were unsupervised in the preschool room. Staff #3 who was responsible for supervising the children, left the preschool room to open the main entrance door located outside of the preschool room.”
Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2024
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“On 5/24/24 at approximately 9:10 am, there were two staff in the toddler room with 6 older toddlers and 1 young toddler. Staff #1 left the room with 1 older toddler, to go to the bathroom. Staff #2 was left in the toddler room with 5 older toddlers and 1 young toddler. On 5/24/24 at approximately 9:10 am, 8 preschoolers and 1 young school aged child were unsupervised in the preschool room. Staff #3 who was responsible for supervising the children, left the preschool room to open the main entrance door located outside of the preschool room.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024
3270.105 High Chairs
“There were two highchairs with missing straps in the YT room.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2023
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“There were 2 cracked bins in the preschool room. There was a cracked bin in the YT room. There were two cracked bins and a broken easel in the school age room. There was a cracked bench toy, there were 3 brocken plastic panels on the floor and a green tittle sand box filled with water in the playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“There was a damaged heater cover in the school age room. There was a beehive on the playroom stairway deck.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2023
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“There were 3 uncovered outlets in the room between preschool and YT room accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“The file for staff # 1 contained a current Health and Safety Updated training dated 9/23/23, that was not completed by 12/30/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2023
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“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. The garbage can in the diaper changing area in the YT and the infant room were not operating as hand free.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2023
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“According to the Fire Drill Log, the tests were greater than 60 days apart from 5/9/23 to 7/15/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 12, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The file for staff #2 lacked the one-hour updated health and safety training course, Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 by the deadline of 12/30/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2023
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The files for child # 2 and 4 are missing a dose of the influenza vaccine.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2023
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“The file for child # 1 a young toddler contained a current health report dated 8/18/23 that was not updated withing 6 months from the previous report dated 2/22/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2023
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“The files for child # 1,2,3 and 4 lacked the child's arrival and departure times in the agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2023
3270.108(c) No styrofoam
“There was an OT eating lunch on a Styrofoam plate.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“There was a playhouse in pieces on a pile on the left side corner of the playground. There was an aluminum downspout extension that extended into the play space exposing sharp edges. There were two damaged lights in the infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2022
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first - aid kit in the School age room lacked scissors.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2022
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“There was a dry erase board cleaner label "Keep out of reach of children" on the window frame assessable to children in the preschool room.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2022
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“There was a cracked purple basket in the school age room. There was a cracked clear bin in the preschool room There was a sand box with chipped sharp edges in the preschool room. There was a blue plastic cracked bin in the older toddler room.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2022
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“The files for child # 1 and 2 lacked the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released on the agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2022
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The files for child # 1 and 2 lacked the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2022
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“There was peeling paint on the wall by the infant room door.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2022
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“There were two uncovered electrical outlets in the older toddler room purple wall by the phone accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2022
3270.63 Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space
“The wooden stairs, not used by the childcare children, are accessible to children in the play space and lead to the school-age area on the second floor, approximately 2 stories above the play space. The wooden staircase and wooden railing had areas of splintering wood and exposed nails. There was a large rectangular air conditioning unit connected to a metal breaker box which had an exposed red leaver accessible to children in the outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“The files for staff #1 and 2 has a current pediatric first-aid and pediatric CPR certification dated 11/14/21-11/14/23. The certification was not renewed prior to the expiration of the previous certification dated 11/10/19-11/10/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2021
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“The file for child # 3 lacked the information on the child's special needs, on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2022
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The file for child # 3 lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2022
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The file for child # 1 an older toddler lacked an updated health report . The previous report was dated 2/3/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2022
3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The files for Child # 4 lacks documentation of a current influenza immunization as recommended by the ACIP”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2022
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The file for staff # 1 lacked an updated health assessment . The prior health assessments is dated 6/3/20.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 23, 2022
3270.131(a) Health information
“The file for child # 2 contained a current health report that was obtained after 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. The child start date was 6/29/22 and the health report was dated 9/15/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2022
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“The operator did not notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. The previous letter was sent on 10/22/20.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2022
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“There was a cracked sink in the upstairs school age bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2022
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The last two emergency plan trainings in the file for staff person #3 were dated more than 12 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2021
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Based on conversation with the operator, the system is interconnected but was purchased by the previous owner. The previous owner does not have the proof of purchase of the fire detection system.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2021
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“The last fire drill on the facility's fire drill log was dated more than 60 days ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2021
3270.31(h) Health and Safety Training
“The file for staff person #4, working more than 90 days, did not include evidence of the health and safety topics #1 through #9, as required by regulation 31f.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2021
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“The file for staff person #4, working more than 90 days, did not include evidence of pediatric first-aid and CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2021
3270.133(6) Written consent
“There was no written parental consent for the nasal spray in the infant room for child #2. There was no written parental consent for the Motrin in the infant room for child #3. There was no written parental consent for the nasal spray and the inhaler in the older toddler room for child #4.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2021
3270.131(e)(2)(i) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The last flu shot in the file for child #1, a 3 year-old, was in 2019 and there was not a written statement of exemption by a parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2021
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“There was no emergency transportation plan posted in the preschool room.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2021
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“At approximately 9:05 am, upon entering the front door of the facility, 2 young toddlers were observed in the front hallway, which is not measured child care space, one sitting in a highchair and one strapped into an umbrella stroller. 5 children were observed in the breakfast room (first room to the right), a combined group of 3 younger toddlers and 2 older toddlers. At the same time, staff person #6, the director, was observed standing in the front hallway and staff person #3 was observed moving between the breakfast room and the hallway to attend to the children in those two separate spaces. When in the hallway, staff person #3 was not physically present in the same space with the 5 children in the breakfast room. Based on conversation with staff person #6, who was still wearing their coat, they had just arrived at the facility and had run late due to a traffic accident. Based on conversation with staff person #3, they were responsible for all 7 children, placing them out of ratio.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2021
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The file for staff person #1 and #2, both working with children for more than 12 months, did not include an evaluation by the director.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2021
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The mandated reporter training in the file for staff person #4 was dated more than 90 days after their first day working with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2021
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #5, who had worked more than 45 days, did not include an NSOR certificate. The file also included a disclosure statement and proof of NSOR that were both dated after their first day working with children and there was no witness signature on the disclosure statement..”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2021
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“The closet in the 1st floor hallway was unlocked, making the following toxics available to the children in care: On the floor were 2 cans of Lysol disinfectant spray, 2 bottles of Lysol all purpose cleaner, several bottles of glass and surface cleaner, a bottle of Lysol with bleach spray, Glade carpet and room freshener, and a can of Kaboom bathroom cleaner. On the 1st shelf was a large jug of Chlorox bleach. On a shelf above the sink in the older toddler room, there was a can of Lysol disinfectant spray and a spray bottle of bleach water, which were accessible to some of the 2 year-olds in the room at the time. In the preschool room, there was a tub of Endust screen and electronic wipes under the staff person's desk, making it accessible to the preschoolers in care. All items included instructions to keep out of the reach of children.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2021
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“At approximately 9:05 am, upon entering the front door of the facility, 2 young toddlers were observed in the front hallway, which is not measured child care space, one sitting in a highchair and one strapped into an umbrella stroller. 5 children were observed in the breakfast room (first room to the right), a combined group of 3 younger toddlers and 2 older toddlers. At the same time, staff person #6, the director, was observed standing in the front hallway and staff person #3 was observed moving between the breakfast room and the hallway to attend to the children in those two separate spaces. When in the hallway, staff person #3 was not physically present in the same space with the 5 children in the breakfast room. Based on conversation with staff person #6, who was still wearing their coat, they had just arrived at the facility and had run late due to a traffic accident. Based on conversation with staff person #3, they were responsible for all 7 children, placing them out of ratio. The hallway is not measured space.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2021
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“At approximately 9:05 am, upon entering the front door of the facility, 2 young toddlers were observed in the front hallway, which is not measured child care space, one sitting in a highchair and one strapped into an umbrella stroller. 5 children were observed in the breakfast room (first room to the right), a combined group of 3 younger toddlers and 2 older toddlers. At the same time, staff person #6, the director, was observed standing in the front hallway and staff person #3 was observed moving between the breakfast room and the hallway to attend to the children in those two separate spaces. When in the hallway, staff person #3 was not physically present in the same space with the 5 children in the breakfast room. Based on conversation with staff person #6, who was still wearing their coat, they had just arrived at the facility and had run late due to a traffic accident. Based on conversation with staff person #3, they were responsible for all 7 children, placing them out of ratio.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2021
3270.111(c) Promote development
“At approximately 9:05 am, upon entering the front door of the facility, 2 young toddlers were observed in the front hallway, which is not measured childcare space, one sitting in a highchair and one strapped into an umbrella stroller. Neither child was observed eating. Approximately 5 minutes later, staff person #6, the director, dragged the children, still in the stroller and high chair, into the infant room, until this certification representative asked that the children be removed from the equipment at approximately 9:15 am.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2021
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“There was a large tear in the plastic covering on the seat of the blue vinyl couch in the breakfast room, whose pieces pose a choking hazard to the toddlers in care at the time.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2021
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“There was a large tear in the plastic covering on the seat of the blue vinyl couch in the breakfast room, whose pieces pose a choking hazard to the toddlers in care at the time.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2021
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“After diapering a young toddler, staff person #6, the director, placed soap on a wipe and wiped the child's hands. Based on conversation with the staff person, there was not enough water in the cooler to wash hands with soap and running water. There was not a handwashing sign at each of the toilets in both downstairs bathrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2021
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“There were small areas of peeling paint observed on the pipes running from floor to ceiling near the window in the infant room. In the rear school-age room on the second floor, there were several small areas of peeling paint on the wall shared with the front room.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2021
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“The first-aid kit was in a bookbag on a low hook in the older toddler room, making it accessible to the children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2021
3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted
“There were no emergency phone numbers posted in the preschool room.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2021
3270.66(b) Original container
“An unlabeled spray bottle of clear liquid was observed on a shelf above the sink in the older toddler room. Based on conversation with staff person #4, the liquid was bleach water.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2021
3270.61(c) 40 square feet wall-to-wall
“At approximately 9:05 am, upon entering the front door of the facility, 2 young toddlers were observed in the front hallway, which is not measured child care space, one sitting in a highchair and one strapped into an umbrella stroller. Staff person #6, the director, was observed standing in the front hallway and staff person #3 was observed moving between the breakfast room and the hallway to attend to the children in those two separate spaces.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2021
3270.54(a) Two facility persons present in facility
“Based on conversation with the director and on review of attendance sheets, staff person #1 was alone at the facility between approximately 6:45 am and 7:55 am, when staff person #3 arrived. During this time, up to 4 children were in care before the 2nd staff person arrived.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2021
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FAQ
Yes. 1st Years Daycare Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on October 14, 2025, with 15 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 25 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 25 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
76, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 247-9644 to ask.
(412) 247-9644.
925 Franklin Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15221. The nearest other daycare we list is Hope Academy Powered by Hosanna House, 0.3 miles away.