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First Care Daycare and Learning Center

1135 5th Ave, East Mc Keesport, PA 150355.0· 6 reviews

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About First Care Daycare and Learning Center

First Care Daycare and Learning Center is a child care center in East Mc Keesport, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 53 children, serving school-age children.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 46 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 24, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 46 rules in all · 44 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 10
  • Health, medication and illness 8
  • Staff training and qualifications 6
  • Records and paperwork 6
  • Building, equipment and play areas 5
  • Background checks 4
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Transportation 1
  • Safe sleep 1

For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.

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  1. Jul 24, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Groups Child Care Part 1 and Part 2.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2026

  2. Dec 2, 2025Inspection17 rules cited
    • Background checks

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

      “The file for Staff Person #1 lacked documentation of NSOR clearance results. The most the recent NSOR clearance results on file at the time of inspection were dated 1/13/20, which has expired.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “The files for Staff Persons #2, #3, #4, and #5 lacked documentation of a written evaluation within the last 12 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.67(b) Trash removed grounds once/week

      “Several bags of trash were observed in the Outdoor Play Space. Based on staff statements, trash has not been removed from facility grounds for approximately 2-3 weeks.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “An emergency drill has not been conducted at the facility within the last 12 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated

      “In Classroom 1, children's lunch boxes containing potentially hazardous foods (cheese, lunch meat) were observed stored on a shelf and were not refrigerated.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “The files for Children #2, #4, and #5 lacked documentation of an updated health report within the last 12 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “The emergency contact and financial agreement forms in the files for Children #1, #2, #3, and #5 have not been reviewed or updated by the parent within the last 6 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “The files for Children #3 and #5 lacked documentation of a service report on the child's growth and development within the last 6 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “The first aid kit in Classroom 4 did not contain tweezers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “Two plastic bins in Classroom 1 and one plastic bin in Classroom 3 contained children's toys and were observed to be cracked with sharp edges.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.69(b) 110º F or less

      “The hot water temperature at both sinks in the children's restroom measured at 114°F.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.18(a) On file at facility

      “A copy of the current liability insurance policy was not on file at the time of the inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 25, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “The files for Staff Persons #2, #3, and #4 lacked documentation of emergency plan training within the last 12 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training

      “The files for Staff Persons #2 and #4 contained documentation of pediatric first aid/CPR training that was not renewed before the expiration date of the most current certification. The files are now current.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “The fire safety trainings in the files for Staff Persons #1, #2, #3, and #4 were dated more than 12 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “Staff person #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 11/7/19.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “The facility's documentation of testing the fire detection system exceeded 30 days between testings from 9/2/25 to 10/30/25.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2025

  3. Jul 29, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

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

      “The file for Staff #1 lacked the Child Abuse clearance. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) The NSOR for Staff #2 was dated after their hire date, resulting in an incorrect provisional hire. (See LIS Code Sheet)”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “The facility's fire alarm test report documented testing of the fire alarm system between 03.07.2025 - 04.08.2025 (32 days) and 04.09.2025 - 05.20.2025 (41 Days). The test conducted was more than 30 days apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2025

  4. Dec 12, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(2) Date fee to be paid

      “The Fee Agreement Form for Child File #1 lacked the Date Fee to be Paid.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee

      “The Fee Agreement for Child File #1 lacked the Fee Amount.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “The file for Staff #2 lacked documentation of education making it unable to be determined if the individual qualified as a staff person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “In Room #3, the Play Kitchen has a broken door with exposed wood where the door connects to the kitchen base which poses a cutting and/or splintering hazard. In the smaller room #4, a 4 x 3 shelf in the back left corner was a chipped shelf which posed a cutting and/or splintering hazard. In Room #3, a bin with plastic animals was cracked posing a cutting hazard. In Room #4, the bigger room, on the right wall, under the TV is an "L" shaped hook which is loose with exposed edges and screw posed a puncture and/or cutting hazard.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training

      “The two most recent Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR Trainings for staff #1 were dated more than 24-months apart. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.21 General Health and Safety

      “In an unlocked, child-height counter drawer, in Room #1, push pins, a pair of adult scissors and screws which pose a cutting and/or puncture hazard were accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size

      “In Room #5, next to the sink on the floor, was a child rocking chair seat with exposed nails which poses a cutting and/or puncture hazard.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “The facility's fire alarm test report documented testing of the fire alarm system between 08/01/2024 - 09/12/2024 (41 Days) and 09/13/2024 - 10/24/2024 (41 Days). The tests conducted were more than 30 days apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test

      “The Initial Health Assessment for Staff # 2 was dated after their hire date.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2024

  5. Dec 21, 2023Inspection17 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “The files for Children #2, #3 and #4 lacked assessments of the children's growth and development that had been completed within the last 6 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(b) Parent receives original

      “The file for Child #1 was observed to contain an original agreement.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “The emergency contact form for Child #1 lacked the name, address and telephone number of the persons to whom the child may be releases. The emergency contact forms for Children #2 and #4 lacked an address for one of the release persons listed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 2, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

      “The updates to the health assessments for Child #2, a preschool age child, exceeded 12 months between examinations on 7.25.22 and 12.5.23. The updates to the health assessments for Child #4, a preschool age child, exceeded 12 months between examinations on 10.6.21 and 1.25.23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “Cleaning products including bleach water, disinfecting spray, and a bottle of hand sanitizer were observed in unlocked drawers in Classroom 1.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 28, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “The emergency contact form for Child#3 lacked signed parental consent for obtaining emergency medical care and administration of minor first aid procedures by facility staff.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease

      “The health assessment on file for Staff Person #1 lacked information related to an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “The file for Staff Person #2 lacked an initial health assessment that had been completed within 12 months prior to starting at the facility.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “The first aid kit in Classroom #2 was missing scissors, tape and soap.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 28, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.18(a) On file at facility

      “A copy of the current liability insurance policy was not on file at the time of the inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2023

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “The file for Staff Person #1 lacked the required Child Abuse, Sex Offender and FBI Clearance for a state they have resided in within the last 5 years.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 2, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “The facility has exceeded 60 days since their last documented fire drill. The last documented fire drill occurred on 10.19.23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “The facility exceeded 30 between fire/smoke alarm testing on 9.5.23 and 10.19.23. The last documented test occurred on 11.17.23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 2, 2024

    • Transportation

      3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points

      “Operator reported that they have not submitted annual notification to the local traffic safety authorities regarding their use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.103 Small Toys and Objects

      “Small crayon pieces and a small plastic connecting toy were observed in a drawer accessible to the young and older toddlers receiving care in Classroom 6.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 28, 2023

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “At approximately 8:30am, an older toddler was observed to be sleeping on an unlabeled cot in Classroom 1.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 28, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “The facility lacked documentation that they had completed an annual emergency drill within the last 12 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 2, 2024

  6. Feb 15, 2023Inspection18 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

      “The facility exceeded 30 days between fire alarm testing that occurred on 1.5.23 and 2.15.23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “The file for Staff Person #1 lacked verification of education prior to starting at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2023

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.163(b) Breakfast items from three groups

      “The breakfast that was served to Children receiving care in Classroom #1 included milk and Cheerios. The breakfast did not include the fruit as listed on the menu and that was served to the children in the other classrooms. This resulted in only two of the three required food groups being met for Classroom #1.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(e)(3) Dismissal policy

      “The file for Child #1 lacked verification of up to date DTAP, HIB and Pneumococcal vaccinations. The file for Child #2 lacked verification of up to date DTAP and Pneumococcal vaccinations. The file for Child #3 lacked verification that they were up to date on their DTAP vaccination. The file for Child #4 lacked verification that they were up to date on their influenza vaccination. Written exemptions were not on file for the missing vaccinations.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “The file for Child #1 lacked verification of up to date DTAP, HIB and Pneumococcal vaccinations. The file for Child #2 lacked verification of up to date DTAP and Pneumococcal vaccinations. The file for Child #3 lacked verification that they were up to date on their DTAP vaccination. The file for Child #4 lacked verification that they were up to date on their influenza vaccination. Written exemptions were not on file for the missing vaccinations.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months

      “The files for Children #1 and #2, both young toddlers, lacked an updated health assessment that had been completed in the last 6 months. The last health assessment on file for Child #1 was dated 5.23.22. The last health assessment on file for Child #2 was dated 4.27.22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “The emergency contact form for Child #4 lacked the address for one of the release persons listed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      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: Mar 24, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.111(b) Posted in group space

      “The written plan of daily activities was not posted in Classroom #5.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.105 High Chairs

      “A safety strap was missing from one of the high chair table seats in Classroom #5.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “A hand washing sign was missing from one of the sinks in the Women's restroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “Two electrical outlets located at the sink in the Women's restroom were observed to be missing protective receptacle covers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “The file for Staff Person #2 lacked a written staff evaluation that had been completed within the last 12 months. The last evaluation was dated 12.22.21,”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2023

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “The signed disclosure statement on file for Staff Person #1 was not the current disclosure statement. The signed disclosure did not include all of the information required by the CPSL.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.21 General Health and Safety

      “Loose crib sheets were observed on two cribs in Classroom #5 where infants and young toddlers were receiving care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “The emergency plan on file lacked Continuity of Operations as required by Federal Regulation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: 31(f)(1-9). The 6-hour health and safety training on file was not completed in the acceptable time frame of 9.30.16 and 6.30.18.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)(1) Health and Safety Training - Prevention and control of infectious diseases

      “Staff person #3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): 31(f)(1-9). The 6-hour health and safety training on file was not completed in the acceptable time frame of 9.30.16 and 6.30.18.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2023

  7. Nov 8, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.63 Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space

      “In the outdoor playspace the gate leading from the playspace to the sidewalk was observed to have a gap under the gate that could allow for a child to exit the facility onto the sidewalk and busy street in front of the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “A bottle of hand sanitizer, labeled keep out of reach of children, was observed in an unlocked desk drawer in Classroom #1.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “Handwashing signs were missing from 4 toilets and 2 sinks in the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “The emergency plan on file lacked continuity of operations in the event of a disaster at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(f) Emergency plan

      “Verification that the facility had submitted the emergency plan to the local municipality and the county emergency management agency was not on file at the time of the inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.21 General Health and Safety

      “A pair of adult scissors were observed in an unlocked desk drawer in Classroom #1.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “One cracked bin with a potential pinch point was observed in Classroom #1.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2022

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “A thermometer was missing from the refrigerator in the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 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 First Care Daycare and Learning Center licensed?

Yes. First Care Daycare and Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was First Care Daycare and Learning Center last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 24, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has First Care Daycare and Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 46 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 44 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 First Care Daycare and Learning Center care for?

53, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does First Care Daycare and Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are First Care Daycare and Learning Center's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (412) 829-8055 to confirm.

How much does First Care Daycare and Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 829-8055 to ask.

What is First Care Daycare and Learning Center's phone number?

(412) 829-8055.

Where is First Care Daycare and Learning Center?

1135 5th Ave, East Mc Keesport, PA 15035. The nearest other daycare we list is Kharis Kiddieland, 0.1 miles away.

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