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Family 1st Daycare Center
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About Family 1st Daycare Center
Family 1st Daycare Center is a home daycare in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 6 children.
As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 53 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Ask the daycare
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 6 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (412) 218-6860 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 6 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Family 1st Daycare Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 6 children
- License number
- #CER-00253494
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 18, 2026: 13 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 53 rules in all · 53 corrected
- Records and paperwork 21
- Safety and hazards 19
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Background checks 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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Feb 18, 2026Inspection13 rules cited
3290.95(a) System in compliance
“The facility's fire detection log documented dates 5/18/25-6/18/25, 10/16/25-11/16/25, 12/16/25-1/16/25, and 1/16/26-2/16/26, more than 30 days apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2026
3290.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“The facility's fire drill log documented dates 5/23/25-7/23-25, 7/23/2-9/23/25, and 11/21/25-1/21/26, more than 60 days apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2026
3290.24(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The facility's emergency plan and parent letter lacked accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2026
3290.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The file for Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5 contained an agreement form that was not updated within 6 months of the previous update”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2026
3290.131(a)/3290.182(1) Within 60 days/Initial and subsequent health assessments
“The file for Child #4 contained an initial health report form dated 10/9/25, more than 60 days after the child's first date in childcare.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2026
3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The file for Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5 contained an emergency contact form that was not updated within 6 months of the previous update.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2026
3290.123(b)/3290.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“The agreement forms on file for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5 were the original and not a copy.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2026
3290.65(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle
“The trash can in the bathroom, containing tissues with human secretions, was not in a closed receptacle.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2026
3290.31(f)(4)(i) Age and training
“The most recent Pediatric First Aid/CPR on file for Staff #1 is dated 11/12/25, exceeding the previous certificate's expiration. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2026
3290.24(a)(4) Contact when ended
“The facility's emergency plan lacked a method to contact parents to inform them that the emergency has ended and how to safely reunite with their child.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2026
3290.24(a)(3) Contact when arises
“The facility's emergency plan lacked a method to contact parents when an emergency situation arises.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2026
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“The facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2026
3290.64(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“In the main childcare space, a plug in liquid air freshener, labeled keep out of the reach of children, was located in a low plug and accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2026
Feb 4, 2025Inspection14 rules cited
3290.64(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“In the main childcare space, Purell hand sanitizer was observed on the counter and accessible to children. In the kitchen area, Curad petroleum jelly was observed on the kitchen table and accessible to children walking through to the main childcare space.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2025
3290.123(a)(2) Date fee to be paid
“The agreement form for Child #1 lacked the date on which the fee is to be paid.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2025
3290.123(a)(3) Services provided
“The agreement form for Child #1 did not specify the services to be provided to the family and the child. The file for Child #2 and Child #3 lacked a child service report.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025
3290.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact form for Child #2 lacked a complete address for the release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2025
3290.31(f)/3290.192(4) Age and training/Required training
“The file for Staff Person #1 contained 7 out of 12 clock hours of childcare training within the period of January 2024-January 2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2025
3290.24(d) Emergency plan
“The facility most recent emergency drill was dated 1/20/24, more than 12 months prior.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2025
3290.24(b) Emergency plan
“The facility's emergency plan, dated 1/29/24, lacked an annual review documented in writing.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2025
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“The facility's fire alarm test log includes test dates 5/7/24-6/18/24; 7/2/24-8/15/24; 8/15/24-9/20/24; 9/20/24-10/21/24; 11/19/24-12/20/24; 12/20/24-2/4/24, more than 30 days apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2025
3290.131(b)(1)/3290.182(1) Updated infant health report: every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments
“The file for Child #4, a young toddler, contained a health report form dated 4/11/24, more than 6 months prior.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025
3290.131(b)(2)/3290.182(1) Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments
“The file for Child #2, a preschool aged child, contained a health report form dated 12/19/23, more than 12 months prior. The file for Child #3, a preschool aged child, contained a health report form dated 1/12/24, more than 12 months prior.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025
3290.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The file for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3 contained an agreement form that was not updated within 6 months of the previous update. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2025
3290.24(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants or toddlers.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2025
3290.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“The facility's fire drill log included fire drills conducted 7/8/24-9/18/24; 9/18/24-11/20/24; 11/20/24-1/24/25, more than 60 days apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2025
3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The file for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3 contained an emergency contact form that was not updated within 6 months of the pervious update. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2025
Apr 12, 2024Inspection18 rules cited
3290.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The emergency contact forms for children #2 and #5 did not include complete addresses and/or phone numbers for the child's physician or source of medical care. The emergency contact form for child #3 did not include a complete name for the child's physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2024
3290.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“The agreements for children #4 and #5 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2024
3290.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“The agreements for children #1, #4, and #5 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2024
3290.123(a)(6)/3290.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“The agreements for children #1, #2, #4, and #5 did not specify the date of the child's admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2024
3290.123(b)/3290.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“The files for children #1, #2, #4, and #5 contained the original agreements.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2024
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“The interconnected smoke detector located in the basement was not mounted. The detector had fallen from the wall where it was previously mounted with double sided tape and was located on the floor under the basement stairs.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2024
3290.22(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“The facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2024
3290.22(b) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“The regulations provided to the parents on a posting at the facility were incorrect. The posting was for regulations pertaining to Group Child Care Homes instead of Family Child Care Homes.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2024
3290.181(c)/3290.181(d) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Dated signature affixed
“The file for child #1 contained and emergency contact form that was not signed and dated by the parent and an agreement which was not dated by the parent when signed.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2024
3290.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact forms for children #1, #3, #4, and #5 did not include complete addresses and phone numbers for the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2024
3290.123(a) Signed
“The file for child #3 did not include an agreement. The agreement for child #1 was not dated by the parent when signed. The agreements for children #1, #2, #4, and #5 were not signed by the operator.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2024
3290.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact forms for children #1-5 did not include the enrolling parents work addresses and/or work phone numbers. The emergency contact forms for children #1 and #5 did not include complete home addresses and/or home phone numbers for the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2024
3290.124(b)(4)/3290.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“The emergency contact information for children #1, #2, and #3 did not include written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2024
3290.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The emergency contact forms for children #1, #2, #4, and #5 did not include details regarding health insurance coverage and policy numbers for the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2024
3290.123(a)(3) Services provided
“The agreements for children #1, #2, #4, and #5 did not specify the services to be provided to the family and the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2024
3290.123(a)(2) Date fee to be paid
“The agreements for children #1, #2, #4, and #5 did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2024
3290.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“The agreements for children #1, #2, #4, and #5 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged. .”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2024
3290.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The emergency contact information for children #1, #2, and #3 did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2024
Jan 16, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
3290.63 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“One electrical outlet, accessible to children 5 years of age or younger, lacked a protective cover. The outlet was located on the wall near the exit door.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2024
3290.106 Refrigerator
“The refrigerator located in the designated child care room lacked a thermometer.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2024
3290.24(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The facility's emergency plan lacked details regarding accommodations for infants and toddlers during an emergency. The operator stated care will potentially be provided for children in this age group upon opening.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2024
3290.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted
“Evacuation routes were not posted on the top floor or the basement of the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2024
3290.24(a)(1) Emergency plan
“The facility's emergency plan lacked details regarding shelter of children away from the facility. The plan only stated the children would assemble across the street, but lacked details including an indoor space at that evacuation site and lacked the address of the location.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2024
3290.24(a)(2) Emergency plan
“The facility's emergency plan lacked written directions or a map showing the evacuation route from the facility to the evacuation site.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2024
3290.24(a)(3)/3290.24(a)(4) Contact when arises/Contact when ended
“The facility's emergency plan lacked details regarding communication with parents during and after an emergency. These details were included in the parent letter, but were not present in the plan itself.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2024
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Household Member #1 lacked a state police background clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Family 1st Daycare Center
Is Family 1st Daycare Center licensed?
Yes. Family 1st Daycare Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Family 1st Daycare Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on February 18, 2026, with 13 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Family 1st Daycare Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 53 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 53 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 Family 1st Daycare Center care for?
6, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Family 1st Daycare Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Family 1st Daycare Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (412) 218-6860 to confirm.
How much does Family 1st Daycare Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 218-6860 to ask.
What is Family 1st Daycare Center's phone number?
(412) 218-6860.
Where is Family 1st Daycare Center?
Pittsburgh, PA 15210. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.