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ABC's For Children
- licensed capacity
- 126
- open each week
- 5 days
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About ABC's For Children
ABC's For Children is a child care center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 126 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant 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 35 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsBefore- and after-schoolAccepts child care subsidyNAEYC accredited
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Six weeks to twelve years of age
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 126 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 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 |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Six weeks to twelve years of age |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, preschool and toddler care |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Accreditation | NAEYC accredited, Other accreditation (Keystone 4 Star Center (Keystone STARS)) |
| More | Founded 1982 |
| Licensed capacity | 126 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for ABC's For Children
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 126 children
- License number
- #CER-00248413
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 22, 2025: 17 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 35 rules in all · 35 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 8
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Safety and hazards 5
- Records and paperwork 4
- Background checks 4
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
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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Sep 22, 2025Inspection17 rules cited
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 does not include the phone number for the child's pediatrician/source for medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2025
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“The agreement on file for Child #1, #3, #4, #5, #7, and #9 does not include the child's date of admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2025
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The file for Child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, and #9 included 6-month review signatures for the emergency contact form and agreement dated in August 2024 and March 2025, more than 6 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2025
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #9, who is a preschool age child, are dated 10.30.23 and 11.12.24, more than 12 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2025
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“he immunization record on file for Child #6, who is 2 years old, included 1 of 2 Hepatitis A vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2025
3270.133(6) Written consent
“There were 2 bottles of Tylenol in the infant room labeled for use by 2 children that did not have written parental permission to administer.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2025
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for Staff person #1, classified as an assistant group supervisor, does not include a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 30 credit hours in education or a related human services field; or a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate with 15 credits in education or a related human services field and 1 year of experience with children; or a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. The file for Staff person #3, #12, who is classified as an aide, does not include a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate; or a minimum of an 8th grade education and 2 years of experience with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff person #2 includes criminal history clearances dated 6.1.20 & 6.12.25; child abuse clearances dated 6.1.20 & 6.18.25; FBI clearances dated 6.1.20 & 6.14.25, and NSOR certificates dated 3.17.20 & 5.19.25, all more than 60 months apart. The file for Staff person #4 includes criminal history clearances dated 1.21.19 & 3.28.24, more than 60 months apart. The file for Staff person #5 includes NSOR certificates dated 6.10.20 & 6.16.25, more than 60 months apart. The file for Staff person #6 includes child abuse clearances dated 7.24.20 & 7.25.25, more than 60 months apart. The file for Staff person #7, who was rehired (See LIS Code Sheet), does not include a new disclosure statement signed upon rehire. The file for Staff person #10 includes criminal history clearances dated 1.16.19 & 4.2.24; child abuse clearances dated 1.16.19 & 4.4.24; FBI clearances dated 1.31.19 & 4.8.24, and NSOR certificates dated 1.10.20 & 1.23.25, all more than 60 months apart. The file for Staff person #11 includes an incomplete criminal history clearance indicating that it was pending, under review, (See LIS Code Sheet), making it invalid.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2025
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“In the Infant room infants were observed sleeping in cribs that had loose sheets, which pose a suffocation risk.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Peeling paint, which is accessible to children, was observed on the play structure in the Preschool playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2025
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“There was a sensory bottle in the Infant room containing items smaller than an inch inside with an unsecured lid, making the items accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. There was a sensory bottle in the Walkers room with an unsecured lid that contained items smaller than an inch in size and were accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #2 completed their current mandated reporter training on 5.16.25, more than 60 months after the previous training dated 1.30.20.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2025
3270.166(1) Written statement
“The facility did not have feeding plans submitted in writing by the parent for the infants receiving care in the infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2025
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The file for Staff person #1, with a hire date more than 12 months ago (see LIS Code Sheet), does not include a staff evaluation.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“There were stained ceiling tiles from a previous leak in the School-age room, Toddler 1, and Toddler 2. There was an exposed bolt on the gate between the Toddler and & Preschool playgrounds and on the fence by the preschool playground side exit. There was splintered wood on the sandbox in the Preschool playground that was a potential hazard. There were several holes in the poured surface in the Toddler playground, causing a tripping hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2025
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“The fire drill log on file included fire drills conducted 1.9.25 & 3.19.25, more than 60 days apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The file for staff person #8 does not include documentation of a health assessment being completed within 12 months prior to date of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET); the health assessment and TB test on file for staff person #8 was dated 3.20.25. The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #9 are dated 11.2.21 & 8.13.24, more than 24 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2025
Sep 24, 2024Inspection11 rules cited
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #1 were dated 2/11/22 and 3/18/24, more than 24 months apart. The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #2 were dated 9/29/21 and 8/28/24, more than 24 months apart. The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #3 were dated 5/12/22 and 6/25/24, more than 24 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“In the Gobot OT room, Magnet tiles were observed to be cracked and broken which were not in good repair and can cause a hazard to the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2024
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“The second toilet in the restroom by the office was missing a handwashing sign.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“In the gross motor space, 6 gallons of hand soap labeled "keep out of reach of children was observed in a low cabinet that was unlocked and accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2024
3270.35(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) Group sup qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for staff person #4 was lacking proof of experience to qualify them as a Group Supervisor.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff person #3 includes criminal history clearances dated 1/17/19 and 4/4/24; child abuse clearances dated 1/23/19 and 4/11/24; and FBI clearances dated 1/23/19 and 4/11/24 and a mandated reporter training dated 4/15/15 and 8/17/21, all more than 60 months after the previous training. The file for staff person #5 was observed not to contain documentation of application of an FBI clearance prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2024
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“In the 2yo Smurf room, a drawer in the kitchen area which is accessible to children was observed to be unlocked with a steak knife in the drawer. In the OT room 305 in the kitchen area accessible to children, two pair of adult scissors were observed in the unlocked drawer.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The emergency plan on site does not include provisions regarding the facility's continuity of operations, required as of 7/1/22, as per Announcement C-22-04.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2024
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“There was no documentation of an annual Emergency drill being conducted at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2024
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“The facility does not have documentation verifying that the most recent emergency plan was submitted to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2024
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“The file for staff person #6 included documentation of only 7 of the 12 completed clock hours of childcare training”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2024
Jul 19, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“At approximately 10:04am Staff Person #2 was a observed alone in the basement after school room with a mixed age group that included 1 older school age child and 15 younger school age children. Staff Person #3 was observed to come from the restroom across the hall and a young school age child was observed to follow shortly thereafter. Staff Person #3 not being present in the child care space resulted in Staff Person #2 being noncompliant with the Staff:Child ratio requirements.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2024
3270.94(a)(9) Written record
“The Operator was unable to locate a copy of the current fire drill log at the time of the unannounced inspection to verify that drills are being conducted at least once every 60 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff persons #2 and #7 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff persons #2 and #7 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid and CPR training. Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 4.1.19.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2024
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 4.1.19.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The Operator was unable to locate a copy of the fire alarm testing log at the time of the unannounced inspection to verify that the alarms are being tested at least once every 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2024
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“At approximately 10:17am Staff Person #4 was observed to change a young toddler in classroom 305 and did not ensure that the child's hands were washed following the diaper change.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2024
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“At approximately 10:05am in the basement after school room, Staff Persons #2 and #3 were observed to be caring for a group of school age children that was reported to include 1 older school age child and 16 younger school age children. Staff Person #2 identified being responsible for 7 children. Staff Person #3 identified being responsible for 9 children. This left one child unaccounted for in their group assignments. At approximately 10:18am in classroom 305 Staff Persons #4, #5 and #6 were observed to be caring for 9 young toddlers. Staff Person #4 identified caring for 3 children, Staff Person #5 identified caring for 4 children, Staff Person #6 reported that they would "have the ones that were not named" but was unable to identify who those children would be.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2024
Sep 25, 2023Inspection9 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The file for Staff #4 did not contain documentation of the Health & Safety 1-Hour Update training, which was due by 12.30.22.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2023
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The two most recent Health Assessments, in the files for Staff #5 and Staff #9, exceeded the 60-month renewal requirement. The file for Staff #10 (see IS Code Sheet), contained a Health Assessment and Mantoux test after initial service.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“The file for Staff #7 (see IS Code Sheet) contained documentation of Health & Safety - Revised training on 9.14.23, which exceeded 90 days of hire. The file for Staff #10 (see IS Code Sheet) contained documentation of Health & Safety - Revised training on 9.21.23, which exceeded 90 days of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2023
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The Emergency Contact and Financial Agreement, in the files for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, Child #5, and Child #6, were not reviewed/updated at least once in a 6-month period: Child #1 - 7.20.22 & 4.17.23, Child #2 - 9.1.22 and 4.18.23, Child #3 - 7.20.22 and 4.17.23, Child #4 - 7.15.22 and 4.18.23, Child #5 - 7.15.22 and 4.18.23, Child #6 - 9/22 and 4.18.23.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2023
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for Staff #2 did not contain proof of qualifications.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2023
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The Emergency Contact form, in the file for Child #4, did not contain the release person's phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2023
3270.123(a) Signed
“The Financial Agreement, in the file for Child #7, did not contain the signature of the operator.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2023
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The Child Abuse Clearances, in the file for Staff #1, were dated 10.4.16 and 9.4.22, which exceeded the 60-month renewal requirement. The clearances, in the file for Staff #6, exceeded the 60-month renewal requirement: State Police - 7.20.18 and 8.1.23, Child Abuse - 7.31.18 and 8.7.23, FBI - 3.12.18 and 8.22.23. The file for Staff #7 (see IS Code Sheet), contained a State Police Clearance dated 8.24.23, and no application was present, which exceeded initial hire. The file for Staff #8 contained FBI Clearances dated 8.15.17 and 8.30.23, which exceeded the 60-month renewal requirement. The file for Staff #9 contained documentation of Mandated Reporter trainings on 10.19.16 and 5.4.23, which exceeded the 60-month renewal requirement. The file for Staff #10 (see IS Code Sheet), contained an FBI Clearance dated 8.23.23, and no application was present, which exceeded initial hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The files for Staff #1 and Staff #3 contained documentation of Pediatric First-Aid/CPR training on 6.27.18 and 11.5.20, which exceeded the expiration of the previous training. The files for Staff #4 and Staff #6 contained documentation of Pediatric First-Aid/CPR training on 8.20.21 and 8.24.23, which exceeded the expiration of the previous training.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2023
Sep 14, 2022Inspection11 rules cited
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The Emergency Contact form, in the file for Child #5, did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2022
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The two most recent Health Assessments, in the files for Staff #1, Staff #3, Staff #5, Staff #6, and Staff #7, exceeded the 24-month renewal requirement.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2022
3270.131(e)(1)/3270.182(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The Immunization Record, in the file for Child #2, did not contain documentation of the Influenza Vaccine according to the ACIP recommendations.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2022
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The Emergency Contact form, in the file for Child #1, did not contain the release person's phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2022
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Broken plastic was located on the door-step of two (2) Little Tykes' Playhouses (brown roof and green roof) which created a scraping/cutting hazard for children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2022
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“A handwashing sign was not posted at the toilet in the basement, which is typically used by the after-school children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2022
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first-aid kit, in room 203-204, did not contain gauze, scissors, tweezers, gloves, or tape.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff #2 contained NSOR Certificates dated 5.8.15 and 7.16.20, which exceeded the 60-month renewal requirement. The file for Staff #3 contained Child Abuse Clearances dated 12.5.16 and 9.6.22, which exceeded the 60-month renewal requirement. The file for Staff #4 contained State Police Clearances dated 1.6.17 and 8.16.22, which exceeded the 60-month renewal requirement.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2022
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for Staff #2 contained Mandated Reporter training on 4.9.15 and 5.31.21, which exceeded the 60-month renewal requirement.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“The file for Staff #4 contained Pediatric First-Aid/CPR training on 6.14.18 and 11.16.21, which exceeded the renewal requirement.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2022
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“The door between the After-School room and the Dishwasher room, which had a bottle of Avistat-D Disinfectant on a counter, was not locked, which allowed children access to a toxic material which stated, "Keep out of reach of children."”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about ABC's For Children
Is ABC's For Children licensed?
Yes. ABC's For Children is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was ABC's For Children last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 22, 2025, with 17 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has ABC's For Children had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 35 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 35 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.
How many children can ABC's For Children care for?
126, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does ABC's For Children accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are ABC's For Children's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does ABC's For Children cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 344-4422 to ask.
What is ABC's For Children's phone number?
(412) 344-4422.
Where is ABC's For Children?
1630 Greentree Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15220. The nearest other daycare we list is Mushroom Family Lrng Ctr, 0.6 miles away.