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119 Pennoak Dr, Pittsburgh, PA
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Childrens Ark Creative Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 38
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Childrens Ark Creative Learning Center
Childrens Ark Creative Learning Center is a child care center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 38 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 32 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 38 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 | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 38 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Childrens Ark Creative Learning Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 38 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00247130
Summary
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 23, 2025: 18 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 32 rules in all · 32 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 8
- Safety and hazards 6
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Records and paperwork 4
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Background checks 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Food and nutrition 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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Sep 23, 2025Inspection18 rules cited
3270.18(a) On file at facility
“A copy of the current comprehensive liability insurance policy was not on file at the facility at the time of the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2025
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“In the upstairs PreK Classroom, 2 pairs of adult scissors were observed in a cup on a lower cubby. The scissors were accessible to Preschool children receiving care in the space.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The fire safety training on file for Staff Person #3 was not completed within 12 months of their documented hire date. The fire safety training on file was completed 602 days after their documented hire date.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The updates to the NSOR Certificates on file for Staff Person #2 exceeded 60 months between Certificates dated 3.13.20 and 8.27.25. The updates to the PA Child Abuse and FBI Clearances on file for Staff Person #3 exceeded 60 months. This is evidenced by PA Child Abuse Clearances being dated 9.10.19 and 4.8.25 and FBI Clearances being dated 9.14.19 and 4.9.25.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2025
3270.72(d) Above ground window opening restricted to 6"
“In the mid-level 3-4 classroom 4 windows in the classroom and 1 window in the restroom were observed to be missing a restriction to limit the opening to less than 6 inches. In the upstairs PreK room 4 windows were observed to be missing a restriction to limit the opening to less than 6 inches. All windows were above the ground floor.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2025
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“The first aid kit in the downstairs School Age Classroom was observed to be hanging from hooks on a low bulletin board. The first aid kit would be accessible to school age children who receive care in the space.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“One drawer in the Rolling Cart in the upstairs PreK Classroom was observed to have a crack that caused a potential pinch point.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2025
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The files for Children #1, #2, #3 and #4 lacked documentation of a current approved developmental assessment that had been completed within the last 6 months. The child service report on file for Child #1 lacked a date to verify compliance. The most recent child service report on file for Child #2 was dated 8.27.24 and the most recent child service report for Child #3 was dated 6.20.23. The file for Child #4 lacked a child service report.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2025
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The updates to the health reports on file for Child #1, a preschool age child, exceeded 12 months between reports dated 5.17.22 and 3.10.25. The updates to the health reports on file for Child #2, a preschool age child, exceeded 12 months between reports dated 6.15.23 and 9.3.24.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2025
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The file for Child #3 lacked an immunization record. Child #3 has exceeded 60 days since their enrollment at the facility (refer to LIS code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2025
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The most recent health report on file for Staff Person #1 was dated 5.23.23. The most recent health report on file for Staff Person #2 was dated 3.8.23. A current health report that had been completed within the last 24 months was not on file for Staff Person #1 or #2. The file for Staff Person #3 lacked an initial health report within 12 months prior to starting at the facility. The health report on file was dated 508 days after starting at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2025
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“The file for Staff Person #3 lacked an initial tuberculosis screening within 12 months prior to starting in a child care taking position at the facility. The health report on file that included the tuberculosis screening results was dated 508 days after starting in a child care taking position at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2025
3270.165 Menus
“The current menu was not posted in a conspicuous location at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2025
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The update to the emergency contact forms and financial agreements on file for Child #2 exceeded 6 months between 9.8.24 and 8.18.25. The update to the emergency contact form for Child #4 has exceeded 6 months since last review on 2.13.25.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2025
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for Staff Person #1 lacked verification of experience to qualify them for the position they were identified to perform.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2025
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“The file for Staff Person #3 lacked verification that they had completed pediatric first aid and CPR training within 90 days of their documented hire date. The pediatric first aid and CPR training on file was completed 602 days after their documented hire date.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2025
3270.131(a) Health information
“The file for Child #3 lacked an initial health assessment and the child has exceeded 60 days since their enrollment date (refer to LIS code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2025
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“The facility lacked verification that the emergency plan had been submitted to the local municipality and the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2025
Sep 19, 2024Inspection14 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Based on a conversation with the operator, the Shaken Baby/Abusive Head Trauma Prevention policy and Continuity of Operations policy have not been developed or implemented”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The files for Staff #1 did not contain documentation of an updated Fire Safety training (SEE LIS CODE SHEET). The most recent fire safety training was dated 11/21/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2024
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The staff evaluation on file for staff person #1 was not signed by the director.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2024
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters
“The file for staff person #4 did not contain any verification of experience to qualify them as an assistant group supervisor.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2024
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“At approximately 10:20 am when completing the initial supervision and ratio check, the preschool classroom was observed to have 8 children sitting quietly on the carpet with no adult supervising them. After approximately 1 minute, Staff person #1 emerged from the restroom to complete the supervision and ratio check.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2024
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first-aid kit in the school age room was missing tape.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2024
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“The sink in the restroom outside of the 4/yo classroom in the basement was missing a handwashing sign.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“At approximately 10:20 am when completing the initial supervision and ratio check, the preschool classroom was observed to have 8 children sitting quietly on the carpet with no adult supervising them. After approximately 1 minute, Staff person #1 emerged from the restroom to complete the supervision and ratio check.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“At approximately 10:20 am when completing the initial supervision and ratio check, the preschool classroom was observed to have 8 children sitting quietly on the carpet with no adult supervising them. After approximately 1 minute, Staff person #1 emerged from the restroom to complete the supervision and ratio check.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2024
3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“The agreement on file for Child #1 and Child #2 was the original and not a copy.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2024
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The following children's records indicated that there were more than 6 months between the parent review of the emergency contact information and financial agreement: Child #2 (EC 9/1/2022 - 8/21/2024), Child #4 (EC 6/1/23-8/30/24 & FA 12/1/2023 - 8/30/24), Child #5 (EC & FA 8/23/2023-9/8/2024).”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2024
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“There was no documented emergency drill on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2024
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The health assessments on file for Child #1 was dated 6/23/23, more than 60 days from their enrollment date (SEE LIS SHEET). The health assessments on file for Child #2 was dated 10/19/22, more than 60 days from their enrollment date (SEE LIS SHEET). The health assessments on file for Child #3 was dated 8/23/24, more than 60 days from their enrollment date (SEE LIS SHEET). The health assessments on file for Child #4 was dated 11/20/23, more than 60 days from their enrollment date (SEE LIS SHEET).”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“The file for Staff person #2 includes verification of First Aid/CPR training dated 8/19/24, after the expiration date of 3/21/24.Staff person #4 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/Pediatric CPR. The training was completed on 3/16/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2024
Sep 19, 2023Inspection13 rules cited
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“A handwashing sign was not posted at the sink in the Pre-K room. A handwashing sign was not posted at the sink in the 3s/4s room (mid-level).”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The file for Staff # 4 contained documentation of the 1-hour, Health & Safety Update, on 3.27.23, which was due by 12.30.22.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2023
3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for Staff #2 did not contain documentation of Emergency Plan training within 90 days of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for Staff #1 contained documentation of Pediatric First-Aid/CPR trainings on 2.23.20 and 3.21.22, which exceeded the expiration of the 2020 certificate. The file for Staff #4 contained documentation of Pediatric First-Aid/CPR trainings on 6.4.15, 9.21.19, and 3.21.22, which exceeded the expirations of the 2015 and 2019 certificates.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for Staff #1 contained documentation of Fire Safety training on 4.16.22 and 8.11.23, which exceeded the annual renewal requirement. The file for Staff #4 contained documentation of Fire Safety training on 5.21.21 and 8.11.23, which exceeded the annual renewal requirement.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2023
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for Staff #3 (see IS Code Sheet), contained an FBI clearance dated 10.29.21, and no application was available. The file for Staff #4 contained State Police clearances dated 6.11.14 and 9.18.19, Child Abuse clearances dated 6.17.14 and 9.27.19, FBI clearances dated 6.6.14 and 9.20.19, and Mandated Reporter trainings dated 5.12.15 and 6.14.21, which exceeded the 60-month renewal requirement.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2023
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The files for Staff #3 and Staff #4 did not contain documentation of a written evaluation in 2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2023
3270.63 Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space
“In the fenced-in outdoor play space, the gate would not stay closed, as there was not a working latch on the wooden gate, creating an egress for children to exit the play space onto the road.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2023
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The Immunization Records, in the files for Child #1 and Child #2, did not contain documentation of the Influenza vaccination or a letter of exemption.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2023
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“In the outdoor play space, there was a broken, plastic, brown toy container, which was approximately 6" x 12", which created a scraping/cutting hazard for children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2023
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file for Staff #3 contained Health Assessments dated 8.10.21 and 9.8.23, which exceeded the 24-month renewal requirement.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2023
3270.72(d) Above ground window opening restricted to 6"
“In the upper level, Pre-K room, there was nothing to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches, on any of the six (6) windows, which are accessible to children in care. In the mid-level, 3s/4s room, there was nothing to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches, on any of the three (3) windows, which are accessible to children in care. In the mid-level restroom, there was nothing to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches on the window, which is accessible to children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2023
3270.75(c) Has all items
“There were no adhesive bandages, located in the first-aid kit, in the 3s/4s room (lower level).”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2023
Nov 14, 2022Inspection12 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The file for staff #1 (See IS Code Sheet) who was hired as a group supervisor was still within the allowable 90 days from the date of hire to receive the Pediatric First Aid/CPR Training, but was observed working in the four-year-old room unsupervised. Staff #1 had not completed the Pediatric First Aid/CPR trainings.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2022
3270.182(1) Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for child #1, child #2 and child #3 did not contain an Influenza Vaccine which was due 60 days after the date of enrollment.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2022
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“The file for staff #1 (See IS Code Sheet) contained a Tuberculosis screening test which exceeded the mandatory date to receive the test.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 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 (See IS Code Sheet) contained an initial health assessment date of 9-8-2022 which exceeded the date of hire to receive the health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2022
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The file for child #1, child #2 and child #3 did not contain an Influenza Vaccine which was due 60 days after the date of enrollment.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2022
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“The school age room did not have a daily activities schedule posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2022
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“The downstairs restroom did not have a lidded waste receptacle.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2022
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“In the school age room, the three-year-old room, the four-year-old room, and five-year-old room the first aid kit was observed on a low shelf and was accessible to children in care. In the downstairs hallway, a first aid kit was hanging on a hook and was accessible to children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2022
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“In the front entryway of the facility, a white extension cord contained an outlet which did not have an outlet cover and was accessible to children 5 years and younger.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2022
3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii) Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for staff #3 (See IS Code Sheet) contained a Health and Safety Training date of 5-22-2022 which exceeded the mandatory 90 days to receive the training.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2022
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Located downstairs, an unlocked closet contained a can of Glidden Paint and on the label, it stated: "Keep out of reach of children."”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff #1 (See IS Code Sheet) contained an NSOR application date of 9-22-2022 which exceeded the mandatory date to apply for the clearance. The file for staff #2 (See IS Code Sheet) contained a State Police Clearance application date of 11-4-2022, a Child Abuse Clearance application date of 11-4-2022, and an FBI Clearance application date of 11-7-2022 all of which exceeded the mandatory date to apply for the clearances.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2022
Aug 24, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility did not have a policy and procedure to share with staff and families that included strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child, and addressing the prevention and identification of child mistreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2022
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“The front entryway door had observable brown peeling paint around the frame.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2022
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The emergency plan did not contain a continuity of care section.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Childrens Ark Creative Learning Center
Is Childrens Ark Creative Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Childrens Ark Creative Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Childrens Ark Creative Learning Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 23, 2025, with 18 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Childrens Ark Creative Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 32 rules across 2 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 32 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 Childrens Ark Creative Learning Center care for?
38, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Childrens Ark Creative Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Childrens Ark Creative Learning Center'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 Childrens Ark Creative Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 918-9241 to ask.
What is Childrens Ark Creative Learning Center's phone number?
(412) 918-9241.
Where is Childrens Ark Creative Learning Center?
3550 Laketon Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15235. The nearest other daycare we list is Children's Ark Creative Learning Center, under 0.1 miles away.