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Arsenal Family & Childrens Center
- licensed capacity
- 52
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Arsenal Family & Childrens Center
Arsenal Family & Childrens Center is a child care center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 52 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with preschool and toddler care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 52 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Programs | Preschool and toddler care |
|---|---|
| Approach | Play-based |
| Class size | No more than 15 children |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Accreditation | NAEYC accredited, Other accreditation (Pennsylvania Keystone Star 4 Facility) |
| Licensed capacity | 52 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Arsenal Family & Childrens Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Arsenal Family & Childrens Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 52 children
- License number
- #CER-00249717
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 8, 2025: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected
- Background checks 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Records and paperwork 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
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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Dec 8, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Although the files for Staff #1 and #2 contained current National Sex Offender Certificates at the time of Renewal Inspection, it was observed that Staff #1 and #2 did not obtain National Sex Offender Certificates within 60 months of the previous clearance. Although the file for Staff #3 contained current PA State Police and Child Abuse Clearances at the time of Renewal Inspection, it was observed that Staff #3 did not obtain PA State Police and Child Abuse Clearances within 60 months of the previous clearance. Although the file for Staff #5 contained current PA State Police and FBI Clearances at the time of Renewal Inspection, it was observed that Staff #5 did not obtain PA State Police and FBI Clearances within 60 months of the previous clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2025
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The Emergency Contact Form for Child #1 lacked the telephone number of the child's physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2025
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The Emergency Contact Form for Child #1 lacked the enrolling parents work telephone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Although the files for Staff #2 and #4 contained current Mandated Reporter Training at the time of Renewal Inspection, it was observed that Staff #2 and #4 did not obtain Mandated Reporter Training within 60 months of the previous training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2025
Dec 1, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“At approximately 10:45 AM Staff #3 identified 5 Preschool Aged children as part of their assigned group. At this time, Staff #5 identified 6 Preschool Aged children as part of their assigned group. Cert Rep observed 12 Preschool Aged children receiving care in the classroom therefore leaving Child #2 not identified as being in an assigned primary group.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2025
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The Emergency Contact Form in the file for Child #1 lacked signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2024
3270.31(g) Professional development certificate
“The file for Staff #3 contained Health and Safety Training that was deemed unacceptable due to the date that it was obtained.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2025
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“The Emergency Plan Delivery documentation that was submitted during the renewal inspection lacked information on the local municipality that the emergency plan was shared”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2025
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“The hot water in the 3-year-old storage room right off of the classroom measured at 110.8° F.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2025
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The files for Staff #1 and #2 contained written evaluations that were conducted in intervals greater than 12 months. The staff file #4 did not contain an evaluation completed within the previous 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“The knob on the third cabinet in the Toddler Classroom had become loose and created a pinching hazard to the children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2025
Dec 18, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking the addresses of the people to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2024
Feb 28, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.131(e)(3) Dismissal policy
“The file for child #1 who is a preschool aged child contained a health assessment which was missing the fourth dose of the HIB vaccine.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2023
3270.131(d)(5) Immunization record
“The file for child #1 who is a preschool aged child contained a health assessment which was missing the fourth dose of the HIB vaccine.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2023
Dec 14, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
3270.94(a)(9) Written record
“The facility's fire drill log did not specify the hypothetical location of the fire.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2022
3270.94(a)(2) Different times of day
“Four of the last five fire drills documented on the facility's fire drill log occurred between 10:25 and 10:45 am.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2023
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“There was not a handwashing sign posted at one of the toilets in the Senior Preschool's bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2022
Dec 15, 2021Inspection5 rules cited
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“The facility lacked means of proving parents with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The files for staff #1, start date 9/07/21, staff #2, start date 8/25/21, and #3, start date 11/08/21, contained disclosure statements which were not dated therefore compliance could not be determined.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2021
3270.102(a)/3270.103 Clean and good repair/Small Toys and Objects
“A puppet with a tear which allowed the inner foam filling to be accessible to children was observed in the toddler room.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2021
3270.102(e)/3270.103 Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch/Small Toys and Objects
“Rubber mulch with a diameter of less than 1 inch was observed in the outdoor toddler play area.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2021
3270.133(6) Written consent
“Hydrocortisone which lacked written parental consent for administration was observed in the senior preschool room. The medication was intended for child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Arsenal Family & Childrens Center
Is Arsenal Family & Childrens Center licensed?
Yes. Arsenal Family & Childrens Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Arsenal Family & Childrens Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on December 8, 2025, with 4 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Arsenal Family & Childrens Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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 Arsenal Family & Childrens Center care for?
52, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Arsenal Family & Childrens Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Arsenal Family & Childrens Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Arsenal Family & Childrens Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 345-0008 to ask.
What is Arsenal Family & Childrens Center's phone number?
(412) 345-0008.
Where is Arsenal Family & Childrens Center?
336 S Aiken Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15232. The nearest other daycare we list is Earthen Vessels Outreach, 0.2 miles away.