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First Care Daycare and Learning Center

15 Duff Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 152353.5· 11 reviews
licensed capacity
65
open each week
5 days

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About First Care Daycare and Learning Center

First Care Daycare and Learning Center is a child care center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 65 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 53 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Child care center
Ages
School-age children
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Closed today
Licensed capacity
65 children

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Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
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Inspection reports for First Care Daycare and Learning Center

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Capacity
65 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00258840
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 28, 2026: 5 rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 53 rules in all · 49 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 15
  • Health, medication and illness 9
  • Supervision and ratios 8
  • Staff training and qualifications 5
  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Background checks 4
  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Transportation 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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  1. May 28, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “2ND CITATION. The facility's most recent annual emergency drill is dated 3/28/25, more than 12 months prior. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 4/13/26.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually

      “2ND CITATION. The facility's most recent annual review of the emergency plan is dated 1/6/25, more than 12 months prior. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 4/13/26.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.55(b) Other staff on premises

      “On 5/28/26 at naptime from approximately 1:30PM to 2:05PM it was observed that there were 2 staff members at the facility caring for 1 infant, 7 Young Toddlers, 4 Older Toddlers, and 16 Preschoolers, which are not enough staff at the facility to maintain ratios if naptime ended or an emergency occurred.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2026

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(f) 2 feet apart

      “In the Preschool Room the nap mats were observed with less than two feet of space on three sides while in use.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.55(a) Toddler and preschool children

      “On 5/28/26 at approximately 1:15PM during naptime, it was observed that Staff Person #1 was caring for 3 Older Toddlers and 13 Preschoolers who were napping and 3 other Preschooler who were up and sitting at a table in the preschool room. At approximately 1:20PM during naptime, it was observed that Staff Person #2 was caring for 1 Infant, 7 Young Toddlers, and 1 Older Toddler in the Infant/Toddler Room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2026

  2. Apr 13, 2026Inspection15 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.21 General Health and Safety

      “It was observed in the preschool/school age room that there was an extension cord that was going across the floor from the outlet to the timecard that could cause a tripping hazard.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually

      “The facility's most recent annual review of the emergency plan is dated 1/6/25, more than 12 months prior.”
    • Background checks

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

      “The two most recent State Police Clearances on file for Staff Person #1 are dated 7/9/20 and 7/10/25, which are more than 60 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “It was observed that there was a bottle of foaming Clorox cleaner that was under the sink in the unlocked staff bathroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(b) Original container

      “It was observed that a bottle of hand sanitizer was beside food items on the table in the kitchen area.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children

      “A first aid was observed on the table in the preschool room making it accessible to the children in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “The first aid kit in the preschool room and in the school age room was lacking scissors.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2016

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

      “It was observed that there was a crib that was blocking the entrance to the toddler room, a pack n play blocking the entrance to the play space, an easel, Christmas tree and other items that were being stored in the hallway of the preschool/school age room that leads to an exit. The front exit door by the preschool/school age room was locked by 3 key locks and the keys were unavailable to open the door quickly in case of an emergency, and the red door in the school age room was locked from the outside making it unable to exit from the childcare space to the nearest exit.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(c) Each child care space

      “During the renewal inspection, 5 preschool age children were observed in the preschool room, and 4 toddler age children were observed in the toddler room without their emergency contact information in the space where they were receiving care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “The most recent health on file for Child #1 (Young Toddler at the time) is dated 8/1/25, more than six months ago.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.135(c) Diapering area not used for food prep

      “It was observed in the infant/toddler room that staff were using the same sick to wash bottles and dishes as well as using the sick for handwashing after diapering.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “The facility's most recent annual emergency drill is dated 3/28/25, more than 12 months prior.”
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(f) Emergency plan

      “At the time of inspection, the facility did not have documentation that the current emergency plan was sent to local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”

      Correction due by Apr 30, 2036, per the state

    • Transportation

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

      “At the time of inspection, the facility's annual written notification to local traffic safety authorities was dated 1/6/25, more than 12 months prior.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.69(b) 110º F or less

      “The water temperature in the bathroom located in the preschool/school age room was measured at 113° F.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2026

  3. Feb 17, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “Per the facility's self-report and staff statements, on 2/6/26 a toddler aged child (Child #1) had eloped from the classroom while Staff Person #1 was assisting another child for dismissal. Staff #2 alerted Staff #1 that Child #1, who was assigned to Staff #1's group, was in the entryway hallway unattended, which the parent of Child #1 witnessed upon arrival.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “Per the facility's self-report and staff statements, on 2/6/26 a toddler aged child (Child #1) had eloped from the classroom while Staff Person #1 was assisting another child for dismissal. Staff #2 alerted Staff #1 that Child #1, who was assigned to Staff #1's group, was in the entryway hallway unattended, which the parent of Child #1 witnessed upon arrival.”
  4. Dec 11, 2025Inspection12 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “Staff Person #4 was lacking two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “Staff Person #4 was lacking a record that included verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. (See LIS Code sheet)”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “The 30-Day fire detection log on file at the facility listed dates of testing of 5/23/25 and 6/24/25, which is more than 30 days between tests.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2026

    • Background checks

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

      “Staff Person #4 (see LIS code sheet for DOH) was lacking a file that included a Disclosure Statement, a Child Abuse Clearance, a State Police Clearance, a FBI Clearance and a NSOR certificate.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 2, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.52 Mixed Age Level

      “On 12/11/25 at approximately 10:30AM, Staff Person #1 answered the door leaving 11 preschool aged children and 1 older toddler with Staff #2 in Room A. While Staff #1 was at the door, Staff #2 exited Room A leaving 11 preschool aged children and 1 older toddler alone without a staff member present. At 10:33 AM, Staff #1 named and identified their supervision group of 5 preschoolers and 1 older toddler. At 10:34 AM, Staff #2 returned to Room A and identified 6 preschoolers in their supervision group. At approximately 10:45AM in Room B, Staff Person #3 and Staff Person #4 were observed in ratio and caring for children. Staff #3 and Staff #4 both named and identified the 4 young toddlers and 2 Older toddlers in the room. Staff #5 entered Room B at approximately 10:47 AM to work with Staff #3 and the 4 young toddlers and 2 older toddlers. At approximately 10:48 AM, Staff #5 stated the facility did not have a file for Staff #4. Staff #4 was not permitted to be caring for children and left the childcare space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “It was observed that there were outlets in Room B and Room C that did not have protective receptable covers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “On 12/11/25 at approximately 10:30AM, Staff Person #1 answered the door leaving 11 preschool aged children and 1 older toddler with Staff #2 in Room A. While Staff #1 was at the door, Staff #2 exited Room A leaving 11 preschool aged children and 1 older toddler alone without a staff member present. At 10:33 AM, Staff #1 named and identified their supervision group of 5 preschoolers and 1 older toddler. At 10:34 AM, Staff #2 returned to Room A and identified 6 preschoolers in their supervision group.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “On 12/11/25 at approximately 10:30AM, Staff Person #1 answered the door leaving 11 preschool aged children and 1 older toddler with Staff #2 in Room A. While Staff #1 was at the door, Staff #2 exited Room A leaving 11 preschool aged children and 1 older toddler alone without a staff member present. At 10:33 AM, Staff #1 named and identified their supervision group of 5 preschoolers and 1 older toddler. At 10:34 AM, Staff #2 returned to Room A and identified 6 preschoolers in their supervision group.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “Staff Person #4 was lacking a health assessment with a tuberculin skin test by the first day working with children. (See LIS code sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 2, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.191 Individual Records

      “Staff person #4 was lacking an individual record.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 2, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.192(1) Name, address, and phone

      “Staff Person #4 was lacking a record that included the name, address and telephone number of the facility person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 2, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(i) Age

      “Staff Person #4 lacked a record that included verification of age.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 2, 2026

  5. Apr 8, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “There was an electrical outlet in Room C that was missing a protective receptacle cover.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2025

    • Background checks

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

      “The file for Staff Person #2 includes DHS FBI clearances dated 2/21/19 and 3/22/25 and Staff Person #3 includes DHS FBI clearances dated 8/31/18 and 3/12/24, which are both more than 60 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “Staff Person #1 did not complete the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet); the training was completed on 7/5/24. The 2 most recent mandated reporter training certificates on file for Staff Person #3 are dated 6/13/19 and 7/9/24, and for Staff Person #4 are dated 12/16/19 and 3/13/25, which are both more than 60 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “The file for Staff Person #3, Staff Person #4, and Staff Person #5 included verification of Pediatric First Aid/CPR training dated 4/5/25, after the expiration date of 12/31/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff Person #1 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid and CPR (completed on 12/15/24) and Get Started with Center-Based Care Revised 2022 10hrs. (completed on 8/12/24).”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.134(a) Child's hands washed

      “It was observed that Staff Person #1 did not wash the hands of a young toddler after being diapered.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “The emergency contact form on file for Child #2 was lacking the addresses of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(1) Child's name, birth date

      “The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 was missing the child's date of birth.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2025

    • Safe sleep

      3270.119 Infant sleep position

      “It was observed that there was an infant sleeping in a baby bouncer seat in the infant room, which isn't the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2025

  6. Apr 29, 2024Inspection10 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “There were several loose floorboards that created a tripping hazard, in room C . There were 2 transition floor strips pulling of the floor creating a tripping hazard in Room C.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “There were 2 A&D Diaper Rash Ointment, 1 Nose Frida Saline Snot Spray,1 Tylenol and 1 Zinc Oxid 40% Diaper Rash Paste labeled, "keep out of reach of children, " in the backpacks hanging on the cubbies in the toddler side of room B accessible to children. There was a Johnson's body lotion, an Aquaphor and an infant Tylenol labeled, "keep out of reach of children, "in the backpacks laying on the window frame and on top of the plastic multi drawer in the infant room accessible to YT children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “There were 2 uncovered electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger in room A.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy

      “The file for child # 1 a school age lacked immunization record.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers

      “Staff # 1 kept a soiled diaper on the changing table until she was done with the diaper change, instead of discarding it immediately into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a)/3270.131(e)(3) Health information/Dismissal policy

      “The file for child # 2 a school age lacked documentation of an initial health report and the immunization record The child was in care longer that 60 days without initial health report. The file for child # 3 a school age contained a current health report dated 9/29/23 that was provided after 60 days. The child was in care longer that 60 days without initial health report. the child start date was 5/16/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.78 Lighting

      “The play space room lacked working lights.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “The Arcade machine clear panel was broken in room C. The seesaw toy feet holder was ripped in the PlaySpace.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “The kitchen refrigerator temperature was 51 degrees..”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.134(a) Child's hands washed

      “Staff # 1 did not wash the child's hands after diapering .”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2024

  7. Apr 24, 2023Inspection16 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(f) Emergency plan

      “The facility lacked verification that the emergency plan had been submitted to the County Emergency Management Agency.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “The facility has exceeded 30 days since the last testing of the fire detection system on 3.10.23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

      “The file for Staff Person #2 lacked completion of Pediatric First Aid and CPR within 90 days of starting at the facility. The training was completed 96 days after starting at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “The updates to the emergency contact forms for Children #2, #4 and #5 exceeded 6 months between updated in June 2022 and January 2023.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers

      “Staff Person #2 was observed to change a young toddler without immediately placing the soiled diaper in the hands-free covered can in place at the changing table. It was reported that soiled BM diapers are bagged and disposed of in a can that is not in the classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.134(a) Child's hands washed

      “Staff Person #2 was observed to change a young toddler in Classroom B without washing the child's hands after.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy

      “The files for Children #2 and #4 lacked verification of a current influenza vaccination. The file for Child #5 lacked documentation that they had received the recommended doses of DTAP, HIB and Pneumococcal vaccinations. Written exemptions that had been signed and dated were not on file at the time of the inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “The health assessments on file for Children #2 and #4, Preschool age children, exceeded 12 months between examinations on 10.22.21 and 12.5.22 for Child #2 and 2.15.22 and 4.14.23 for Child #4.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “The emergency contact form for Child #1 lacked the address for one of the release persons listed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

      “The emergency contact form for Child #5 lacked the telephone number of the physician.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(b) Parent receives original

      “The files for Children #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 were observed to contain the original agreements for the children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2023

    • Transportation

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

      “The facility lacked verification that they had submitted an annual traffic letter to the local traffic safety authorities. The last documented notice was dated 1.1.21.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “Cleaning products, including sanitizing spray, glass cleaner and air freshner spray, were observed on a table in the unlocked staff restroom in Classroom C. The toxics could be accessible to school age and preschool children receiving care in the space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.105 High Chairs

      “Four highchair seats at a table in Classroom B were missing the safety straps.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #1 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). Staff person #1 had completed the 6-hour health and safety training however it was not completed in the acceptable time frame for that training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.18(a) On file at facility

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

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2023

  8. Apr 6, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “The file for staff #2 who was hired prior to 12-19-2020 contained 6 hours of the required 12 clock hours of annual training hours completed by the mandatory training date of 12-19-2021.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “The smoke detection log contained a date of 2-9-2022 and 3-11-2022 which exceeded the mandatory 30 days to test the fire detection system.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “There was no emergency drill completed annually and there was no emergency drill log to view in the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 27, 2022

    • 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 file for child #1 who is a preschooler contained a health assessment and a review of the vaccinations on 3-9-2021 and 3-24-2022 which exceeded the allowable 12 months for a review of the health assessment and vaccinations.The file for child #2 who is a preschooler contained a review of the health assessment and the vaccinations on 2-25-2021 and 8-1-2022 which exceeded the allowable 12 months for a review of the health assessment and vaccinations.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “In Classroom A, the first aid kit did not contain soap.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2022

    • Background checks

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

      “The file for staff #1 contained a State Police Clearance date of 2-20-2017 and 3-10-2022, a Child Abuse Clearance date of 2-22-2017 and 3-14-2022 and an FBI Clearance date of 2-13-2017 and 3-24-2022 all of which exceeded the mandatory 60 months to renew the clearances.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.21 General Health and Safety

      “In Classroom A, a sharp knife was observed on the sink and was accessible to children in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2022

  9. Apr 6, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “The file for staff #2 who was hired prior to 12-19-2020 contained 6 hours of the required 12 clock hours of annual training hours completed by the mandatory training date of 12-19-2021.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “The smoke detection log contained a date of 2-9-2022 and 3-11-2022 which exceeded the mandatory 30 days to test the fire detection system.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “There was no emergency drill completed annually and there was no emergency drill log to view in the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 27, 2022

    • 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 file for child #1 who is a preschooler contained a health assessment and a review of the vaccinations on 3-9-2021 and 3-24-2022 which exceeded the allowable 12 months for a review of the health assessment and vaccinations.The file for child #2 who is a preschooler contained a review of the health assessment and the vaccinations on 2-25-2021 and 8-1-2022 which exceeded the allowable 12 months for a review of the health assessment and vaccinations.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “In Classroom A, the first aid kit did not contain soap.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2022

    • Background checks

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

      “The file for staff #1 contained a State Police Clearance date of 2-20-2017 and 3-10-2022, a Child Abuse Clearance date of 2-22-2017 and 3-14-2022 and an FBI Clearance date of 2-13-2017 and 3-24-2022 all of which exceeded the mandatory 60 months to renew the clearances.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.21 General Health and Safety

      “In Classroom A, a sharp knife was observed on the sink and was accessible to children in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 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 May 28, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

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

Yes. Inspectors cited 53 rules across 6 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 49 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?

65, 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?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does First Care Daycare and Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 242-0418 to ask.

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

(412) 242-0418.

Where is First Care Daycare and Learning Center?

15 Duff Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15235. The nearest other daycare we list is Thomas Child Care and Learning Academy, 0.1 miles away.

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