Future Focus Child Care
100 Mulberry Ln, Pittsburgh, PA
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Absolutely Loving Hands Childcare is a child care center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 40 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 52 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 40 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Absolutely Loving Hands Childcare has not listed its tuition.
State record
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 16, 2026: 14 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 52 rules in all · 51 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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3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff Person #3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Mandated Reporter Training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2026
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“It was observed that at 11:38AM that Staff Person #1 was alone with 2 young toddlers, 1 older toddler and 3 preschoolers, until Staff Person #2 arrived at the facility at 11:59AM.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026
3270.54(a) Two facility persons present in facility
“It was observed that Staff Person #1 was alone at the facility until Staff Person #2 arrived at 11:59AM.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2026
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid kit in the toddler room was lacking scissors.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2026
3270.82(d) Training chair - sanitized
“It was observed that the training chair in the first-floor bathroom was not emptied and sanitized after being used.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2026
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff Person #3 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff Person #3 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2026
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“The bathroom on the first floor lacked a handwashing sign by the toilet.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2026
3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“The files for Child #2, Child #3 and Child #4 all contained the original financial agreement when the parent is to receive the original agreement,”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2026
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The most recent health assessment on file for Child #1 (Young Toddler at the time) is dated 1/21/25, which is more than the required 6-month update. (See LIS code sheet)”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2026
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The most recent health assessment on file for Staff #1 is dated 5/31/22, more than 24 months prior.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2026
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file for Staff Person #2 only contained one written non-family reference.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2026
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The facility was lacking documentation of an annual emergency drill being conducted within the last year.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2026
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The 30-Day fire testing log on file at the facility listed testing dates of 7/4/25-8/24/25, 8/24/25-9/29/24, 11/14/25-12/23/25, which are more that 30 days in between testing.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The most recent fire safety training on file for Staff Person #1 is dated 5/24/24, which is more than 12 months prior.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid kit in the infant room was lacking tape.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“At approximately 10:15 AM while assessing supervision and ratio it was observed that Staff Person #5 was alone with a mixed group of 7 children consisting of 2 infants, 4 older toddlers and 1 preschooler.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for Staff Person #3 who is classified as an assistant group supervisor was lacking documentation of 2 years of experience with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff Person #1 contained State Police clearances dated 1/10/20 and 3/27/25, Child Abuse Clearances dated 3/12/20 and 3/22/25, DHS FBI Clearances dated 2/27/20 and 3/18/25 and NSOR Certificates dated 12/17/19 and 4/3/25 all more than 60 months apart. The file for Staff Person #2 contained a Child Abuse Clearance dated 9/30/24 which was after hire date (see LIS code sheet). The file for Staff Person #3 contained a State Police Clearances dated 3/11/25, Child Abuse Clearance dated 3/22/25 and a NSOR Certificate dated 2/25/25, which were received after hire date (see LIS code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff Person #2 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Get Started with Center-Based Care Revised 2022 10hrs. (completed on 12/26/24).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“The file for Staff Person #4 includes verification of Pediatric First Aid/CPR training dated 4/2/25, after the expiration date of 1/31/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The last update for the financial agreement and emergency contact form for Child #1 was dated 8/1/24 which is more than 6 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2025
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The most recent health assessment on file for Child #2 who is an older toddler is dated 3/19/24 which is older than 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2025
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“It was observed that after a diaper change that the staff did not ensure that the child's hands were washed.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2025
3270.134(b) Towels labeled and laundered
“It was observed that a staff person used a cloth hand towel to dry their hands after washing them and then used the same towel to wipe the hands of a child.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2025
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“While observing a diaper change staff was observed not throwing the diaper away by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file for Staff Person #3 was lacking two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2025
3270.61(h) Exceeding Capacity
“At approximately 11:05 AM, it was observed that there was a mixed age group of 8 children (3 infants, 1 young toddler, 3 older toddler and 1 preschooler) receiving care in the purple/music room that has a designated maximum capacity of 6.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact form on file for Child #2 and Child #3 was lacking the addresses of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2025
3270.119 Infant sleep position
“It was observed that during supervision and ratio checks at 10:25 AM that an infant was sleeping in their car seat on the floor in the infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2025
3270.105 High Chairs
“It was observed that a highchair in the eating room was lacking safety straps.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“It was observed that there was a bottle of disinfectant spray on a low shelve in the bathroom that was assessable to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The file for child # 4 a preschooler lacked an updated health report. The previous report was dated 5/27/21. The file for child # 5 a school age contained a current health report dated 3/5/24, that was obtained after 12 months from the previous report dated 12/5/24.”
Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2024
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“A copy of the facility emergency plan was not sent to the local municipality and the county emergency management agency.”
3270.131(a) Health information
“The file for child# 2 lacked an initial health report. The child was in care longer that 60 days without initial health report. The child start date was 11/13/23. The file for child# 3 lacked an initial health report. The child was in care longer that 60 days without initial health report. The child start date was 8/23/21.”
Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“According to the Fire Detection System Test Log, the tests were greater than 30 days apart from 3/1/24 to 4/1/24.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“On the day of the inspection, the provider was unable to demonstrate the fire alarm system. The independent smoke detector on the second floor was not operable.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility emergency plan lacked the updates regarding the Continuity of Operations requirements.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2024
3270.27(d) Plan posted
“The facility emergency plan was not post at a conspicuous location.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The file for staff #1 lacked an updated fire safety training. The previous training was dated 6/26/22. The file for staff # 2 lacked an updated fire safety training. The previous training was dated 1/22/23.”
Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“There was a baby bag on the first-floor hallway floor that contained Desitin, Little Saline Spray Drops, Orejel and Mommy's Bliss Grip Water labeled, "keep out of reach of children," accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2024
3270.72(d) Above ground window opening restricted to 6"
“There were 2 windows in the eating room on the second floor and 2 in the infant room above the ground without stopers to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.”
Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2024
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first -aid kits in the SA room and in the toddler room lacked scissors.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“There was a hole on the wall under the window by the play kitchen area in the SA room. There was a hole on the wall under the window by the hockey table in the SA room, the metal had a sharp edge.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2024
3270.131(a)/3270.131(b)(2) Health information/Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The file for child# 1 a preschooler contained an initial health report dated 9/1/22. The child was in care longer that 60 days without initial health report. The child start date was 4/6/22. The file for child # 1 a preschooler contained a current health report dated 4/16/24, that was obtained more than 12 months from the previous report dated 9/1/22.”
Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2024
3270.171(c) Safe routes posted
“The facility lacked the pick-up and drop-off notification of safe routes posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.”
Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“There was peeling paint on the ceiling in the SA room. There was damaged plaster on the wall under the window in the infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2024
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“The toilet and sink in the second-floor bathroom lacked hand washing signs.”
Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“There was a wobbly toy kitchen in the SA room. There was a broken hockey table in the SA room.”
Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2024
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The file for child # 2 lacked the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form. The files for children # 3 and 5 lacked the work addresses of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The files 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. The files for child # 2 lacked the telephone number 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: May 7, 2024
3270.134(d) Liquid or powdered soap
“The first and second floor bathrooms lacked soap.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2024
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The file of child #1, enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of One varicella, one MMR and one DTaP vaccinations, as required based on the child's age as per the ACIP recommended schedule. The file of child #2, enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of one DTaP, one MMR, one Varicella, one Pneumococcal, one Rotavirus, one Hepatitis B, two IPV, and two Hib vaccinations, as required based on the child's age as per the ACIP recommended schedule.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2024
3270.76/3270.82(g) Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair
“A toilet used by children in care in the Rainbow Room was observed to have two exposed, upwardly facing bolts protruding from either side of the base. Contact with said bolts could cause puncture and/or abrasion injuries.”
Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Protective metal mesh grates covering baseboards heaters in areas accessible to children in the Rainbow Room and the main downstairs room were observed to have sharp edges that could cause puncture and/or laceration injuries.”
Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2023
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The file for Child #4 contained an emergency contact form that did not include the phone number and address of the child's physician.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2023
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The file for Child #3 did not contained an emergency contact form that did not include the addresses to two persons to whom the child can be released.”
Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2023
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The files for Child #1 and #2 did not contain signed documentation establishing that the parent(s) reviewed emergency contact and agreement information.”
Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2023
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The file for Child #2, an older toddler, did not contain a health assessment completed in the past 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2023
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The file for Facility Person #2 did not contain the documentation of the completion of emergency plan training in the past 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2023
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“Documentation the operator had notified local traffic authorities in writing in the past 12 months of the location of the facility and use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the facility was not available on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2023
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file for Facility person #1 did not contain a health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2023
3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters
“The files for Facility Persons #1 and #2 did not contain qualifications, including documentation of the completion of High School or GED.”
Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2023
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“Documentation of the completion of an annual emergency drill was not on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff persons #1 and #2 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their dates of hire: Health and Safety Basics Training. Staff person #2 has not completed the following pre-service training within 90 days of their dates of hire: Pediatric First-Aid/CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for Facility Person #3 did not contain documentation of the completion of mandated reporter training in the past 60 months.”
Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The files for Facility Persons #2 and #3 contained PA State Police Clearances that were listed as under review, which are not finalized clearances. Facility persons #2 and #3 may not work at the facility until proper clearances are obtained.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2023
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“The file for child #1 contained a fee agreement which did not specify the admission date.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2022
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The file for child #5 contained an emergency contact form that did not specify the health insurance/MA policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 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 contained a health assessment date of 10-1-2019 and has not received an updated health assessment which was due by the mandatory date of 10-1-2021 to receive the health assessment. The file for staff #2 contained a health assessment date of 10-26-2019 and has not received an updated health assessment which was due by the mandatory date of 10-26-2021 to receive the health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2022
3270.131(e)(1)/3270.182(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for child #1 with an admission date of 10-21-2021 did not contain an Influenza Vaccine.The file for child #2 with an admission date of 4-2-2021 contained an Influenza Vaccine date of 8-2-2020. The file for child #3 with an admission date of 9-2-2021 contained an Influenza Vaccine date of 12-28-2018. The file for child #4 with an admission date of 9-24-2019 contained an Influenza Vaccine date of 10-29-2020.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2022
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The smoke detection log contained a date of 10-4-2021, 11-9-2021 and 12-20-2021 all of which exceeded the mandatory 30 days for testing.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 27, 2022
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for staff#1 who was hired prior to 12-19-2020 had 1 hour of training by the mandatory training date of 12-19-2021. The file for staff#2 who was hired prior to 12-19-2020 had 0 hours of training by the mandatory training date of 12-19-2021.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2022
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“The facility did not provide information to the parents on how to access the regulations electronically.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2022
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The file for staff #2 (See IS Code Sheet) did not contain any staff evaluation completed since being employed in the facility. The file for staff #3 (See IS Code Sheet) did not contain a staff evaluation which was due by the mandatory date of 4-9-2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2022
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“In the Toddler Room, located on top of a green bin and accessible to children was an Orange Dab-O-Ink Dauber and written on it was: "Keep out of reach of children." In the utility room, a bottle of Ortho Home Defense Insect Killer was on the floor and was accessible to children in care and written on it was: "Keep out of reach of children."”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2022
3270.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted
“There was no evacuation route posted in the upstairs School Age Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2022
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The file for child #1 contained an emergency contact form that did not designate the address of the release person.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2022
3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for staff #2 and staff #3 contained an emergency plan training date of 4-9-2021 and has not received the annual emergency plan training which was to be completed by 4-9-2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2022
3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii) Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for staff #2 who was hired prior to 12-20-2020 did not contain a Health and Safety Training which was due by the mandatory date of 6-17-2021. The file for staff #3 (See IS Code Sheet) did not contain Health and Safety Training which was due by the mandatory training date of 7-9-2021.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2022
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“In the upstairs School Age Room, the right top side of a white shelf was coming apart and could cause a pinch point.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The facility had not obtained the provisional hiring waiver until 7-12-21. The file for staff#3 (See IS Code Sheet) contained a Child Abuse Clearance Date of 5-12-2021.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2022
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“There was no emergency drill or emergency drill log documented on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file for staff #3 did not contain two non-family references.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2022
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FAQ
Yes. Absolutely Loving Hands Childcare 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 April 16, 2026, with 14 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 52 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 51 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.
40, 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, 6:30 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) 627-1369 to ask.
(412) 627-1369.
9905 Frankstown Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15235. The nearest other daycare we list is Childrens Christian Group Home Day Care, 0.4 miles away.