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Fifth Avenue Family Child Care

6425 5th Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
licensed capacity
26
open each week
5 days

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About Fifth Avenue Family Child Care

Fifth Avenue Family Child Care is a child care center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 26 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:45 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 36 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
26 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 4:45 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 4:45 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 4:45 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 4:45 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 4:45 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
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Programs

Programs and care

Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity26 childrenFrom the state license

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State record

Inspection reports for Fifth Avenue Family Child Care

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
26 children
License number
#CER-00250005
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 6, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 36 rules in all · 35 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 13
  • Staff training and qualifications 7
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Background checks 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • 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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  1. Jan 6, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “Upon review of the facility's 30-day fire testing documentation, the following tests were observed to have been conducted more than 30 days apart: 3/12/25 to 4/29/25 (48 days). More than 30 days has passed from the test on 4/29/25 and 8/21/25.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file

      “The facility was observed to lack an accident file to retain copies of reports related to accidents, injuries, and illnesses involving children in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026

  2. Apr 16, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.15(a) Building Codes

      “2nd CITATION: The facility was discovered to be operating with an occupancy permit that restricts services to school-age only children. PREVIOUSLY CITED on 1/23/25”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2025

  3. Jan 23, 2025Inspection13 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “The child file for Child #1 contained a current financial agreement and emergency contact form that were not reviewed and signed by the parent every 6 months; the two most recent reviews of the emergency contact form were signed on 3/12/24 and 8/28/23 and the financial agreement form were reviewed and signed on 8/16/24 and 8/28/23. The child file for Child #2 contained a current financial agreement that weas not reviewed and signed by the parent every 6 months; the two most recent reviews of the financial agreement form were reviewed and signed on 8/19/24 and 12/23/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(3) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

      “The child file for Child #3 contained a current emergency contact form that lacked signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “The staff file for Staff person #3 was observed to not have received training on the facility emergency plan training within 90 days of hire.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(3) Various activity times

      “Upon review of the facility's fire drill log the following drills conducted on 9/24/24, 10/8/24, and 10/26/24 all occurred at 10:00am.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “Upon review of the facility's fire drill log, more than 60 days has passed since the last fire drill that was conducted on 11/20/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “The child file for Child #3 contained a current emergency contact form that lacked signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.21 General Health and Safety

      “In the Daycare Room a stapler was observed on top of a cabinet that was accessible to the children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.15(a) Building Codes

      “The facility was discovered to be operating with an occupancy permit that restricts services to school-age only children.”
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.27(d) Plan posted

      “The facility's emergency plan was observed not to be posted in a conspicuous location.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “The staff file for Staff person #4 contained fire safety trainings that were not completed on an annual basis; the dates of the two most recent trainings are 8/24/24 and 1/25/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/CPR; First Aid/CPR training dated 1/29/24 was on file but it was not an approved curriculum nor conducted by a PQAS instructor.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “The file for Staff person #1 was observed to contain a current State sex offender check dated 9/16/24 from the State in which they resided in within the previous five years however lacked documentation of having applied for the State sex offender check prior to working with children as required by the Child Protective Service Law (CPSL).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “The child file for Child #1 contained a current emergency contact information form that lacked the addresses for two of the individuals listed as a designated release person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2025

  4. Jun 3, 2024Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(4) Hypothetical locations

      “The fire drills recorded on the fire drill log for 1/2/24 and then next on 3/12/24 specified the same hypothetical location of the fire.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(c) No ridicule or threaten harm

      “According to the statements of other staff persons, Facility Person #1 calls children in care "bad," and makes degrading comments regarding their clothing, race, and disability to the children and in the presence of other children. Staff state Facility Person #1 told a child who was disruptive at naptime that they were "going to come to the child's home and wake up their baby brother."”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “Fire drills were recorded as having occurred on 1/2/24 and then next on 3/12/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(d) No harsh language

      “According to statements from other staff persons Facility Person #1 frequently raises their voice at the children, yelling at them or speaking to them in a harsh tone of voice.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2024

  5. Jun 3, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(4) Hypothetical locations

      “The fire drills recorded on the fire drill log for 1/2/24 and then next on 3/12/24 specified the same hypothetical location of the fire.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(c) No ridicule or threaten harm

      “According to the statements of other staff persons, Facility Person #1 calls children in care "bad," and makes degrading comments regarding their clothing, race, and disability to the children and in the presence of other children. Staff state Facility Person #1 told a child who was disruptive at naptime that they were "going to come to the child's home and wake up their baby brother."”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “Fire drills were recorded as having occurred on 1/2/24 and then next on 3/12/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(d) No harsh language

      “According to statements from other staff persons Facility Person #1 frequently raises their voice at the children, yelling at them or speaking to them in a harsh tone of voice.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2024

  6. Jan 18, 2024Inspection16 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      3270.165 Menus

      “The program's breakfast menu was not posted or shared with parents at least week in advance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) Bachelor's + 1 yr/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “There was no documentation of child care experience on file for Facility Person #2, classified as the facility's director, required for the staff classification.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “The facility's emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “There was no documentation of an emergency drill conducted in the previous 12 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “The health and safety training completed and documented on file for Facility Person #1 was completed more than 90 days after their start date.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2024

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “The criminal history clearance on file for Facility Person #3 was completed more than 45 days after their start date. There was no proof of application for a criminal history clearance on file for Facility Person #3.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “There most recent evaluation on file for Facility Person #4 was dated "2022-2023." The date the evaluation was completed was not documented.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “The most recent firesafety training completed and documented on file for Facility Person #4 was completed more than 12 months after the previous firesafety training documented on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(f) Emergency plan

      “There was no documentation the emergency plan had been sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

      “The medical emergency transportation plan was not posted in the main child care space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “The facility is unable to test their smoke detectors due to a valid reason. The current professional fire alarm inspection documented and on file at the child care facility was completed more than 12 months after the previous inspection documented and on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(b) Parent receives original

      “The agreements on file for children #1-#5 were the originals.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “The facility's emergency plan does not address the continuity of operations in the event of an emergency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “The most recent emergency plan training documented and on file for Facility Person #4 was showing completed more than 12 months after the previous documented emergency plan training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(e) Letter to parents

      “There was no letter to provide to the parents explaining the emergency plan.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “The emergency contact forms on file for children #2 and #3 did not include the addresses of all release persons listed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2024

  7. Jan 6, 2023Inspection14 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “There was no health assessment on file for Facility Person #4.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.166(1) Written statement

      “There were no written feeding schedules at the facility from the parents of two of the infants in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9) Every 60 days/Written record

      “There were no fire drills recorded as occurring between 12/9/21 and 8/24/22. (Program operates during the school year only.)”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(3) Various activity times

      “The fire drills recorded as conducted in the last year did not occur during various program activity times.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “The firesafety professional inspections of the facility's fire alarm system documented and on file at the facility were dated as occurring on 6/17/21 and again on 9/22/22, more than 12 months apart. Inspections are required annually under Act 62 as the operator is unable to test the facility's fire alarm system at least every 30 days and demonstrate operability at the annual renewal inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “The emergency plan did not include a plan for continuity of operations in the event of an emergency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(e) Letter to parents

      “There was no letter available to provide to the parent of each enrolled child explaining the emergency procedures.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2023

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “Mandated reporter training completed and on file for Facility Person #1 indicates the training was completed on 6/22/15 and 8/10/21, more than 60 months apart. The FBI Clearance on file for Facility Person #2 was invalid as it was completed through the Department of Education. There was no state police clearance on file for Facility Person #4. The FBI clearance on file for Facility Person #4 was invalid as it was completed through the Department of Education.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “Facility Persons #2 and #4 were classified as assistant group supervisors without documentation of the education and/or experience on file required under 3270.36(b)for the classification.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “There was no written policy regarding prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “There were two staff evualtions on file for Facility Person #3. One was dated 12/15/21. The other was not dated. It was not documented that the second evaluation was completed within 12 months of the first evaluation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “There was a small area of damaged plaster on the wall behind the trash can in the restroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(c) Each child care space

      “There were no emergency contact forms located in the main child care space for three of the infants in care in that space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

      “The immunization record on file for child #1 did not indicate the child had sufficient doses of the following immunizations as recommended by the ACIP for the child's age: pneumococcal, polio, varicella, and hepatitis A.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2023

  8. Jan 5, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “The emergency contact for of child #1 did not contain the work telephone number and child #2 did not contain the work address of the enrolling parents.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2022

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “The file of facility person #1 (start date 8/30/2021) did not contain documentation of submission or a completed PA state police clearance, FBI clearance or NSOR verification certificate.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “Wet Jet floor cleaner, labeled "keep out of the reach of children," was accessible to children on a low shelf of an unlocked cabinet. Behind an unlocked door by the bathroom, Best Press Starch and hand sanitizer was accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)(10)/3270.192(2)(iii) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “The file of facility person #1, who had been employed for more than 90 days, does not have documentation of pediatric first aid and CPR.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “An annual emergency drill was not documented and on file at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “The file of facility person #1 did not contain verification of education.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.103 Small Toys and Objects

      “Tall plastic kitchen trash bags were accessible to children still placing objects in their mouths on a low shelf in an unlocked cabinet.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

      “The immunization record of child #3 did not contain vaccines in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP or acceptable exemption.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2022

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Is Fifth Avenue Family Child Care licensed?

Yes. Fifth Avenue Family Child Care is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Fifth Avenue Family Child Care last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on January 6, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Fifth Avenue Family Child Care had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 36 rules across 6 of 6 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 Fifth Avenue Family Child Care care for?

26, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Fifth Avenue Family Child Care accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Fifth Avenue Family Child Care's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:45 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Fifth Avenue Family Child Care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 661-5992 to ask.

What is Fifth Avenue Family Child Care's phone number?

(412) 661-5992.

Where is Fifth Avenue Family Child Care?

6425 5th Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206. The nearest other daycare we list is La Scuola Ditalia Galileo Galilei, 0.2 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).