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Lifesteps Armstrong PKC
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About Lifesteps Armstrong PKC
Lifesteps Armstrong PKC is a child care center in Kittanning, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 25 children.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 3 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
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- Licensed capacity
- 25 children
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Hours
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Programs
Programs and care
| Licensed capacity | 25 childrenFrom the state license |
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State record
Inspection reports for Lifesteps Armstrong PKC
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 25 children
- License number
- #CER-00250459
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 10, 2025: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected
- Safety and hazards 5
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Records and paperwork 3
- Supervision and ratios 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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Dec 10, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“Child #1's initial health assessment is dated 11/19/25 which is more than 60 days after enrollment(See LIS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2025
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“At approximately 930am Staff #1 took 1 child to the bathroom in the hall leaving Staff #2 with 12 preschool age children. At approximately 945am Staff #2 left the main room to go and rinse dishes in another room leaving Staff #1 with 13 preschool age children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2026
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“Child #1's file did not contain the address of the child's physician or source of medical care. Child #3's file did not contain the building # and street name of the address of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2025
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The most recent 6-month review signature for the emergency contact form on file for Child #2 is dated 5/20/25 which is more than 6 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2025
Dec 4, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The letter provided to the parent of each enrolled child explaining the emergency procedures did not contain the method to contact parents when an emergency arises, the method to inform parents an emergency has ended and instructions for how to safely be reunited with their children, and accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 2, 2025
3270.66(d) Toxic plants not permitted
“On the shelf with fine motor toys was a philodendron plant which are toxic to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2024
3270.123(a) Signed
“The financial agreement for child #3 was not signed by the operator.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2024
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed conspicuously in the child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2024
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The immunization record on file for Child #1, a preschool age child(See LIS Code Sheet), includes 0 of 2 Hepatitis A vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2024
3270.165 Menus
“A menu was not posted in the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The fire alarm testing log contained the following dates 3/14/24-4/29/24 and 10/11/24-11/18/24 which are more than 30 days apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2024
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“Child #2 health assessment dated 12/3/24 did not contain a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2024
Dec 18, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
3270.123(a) Signed
“The file for Child #1 was lacking a signed, completed fee agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2024
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“The file for Staff #1 was lacking the one hour Health and Safety Update Training that was required for all staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2024
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“The hot water in the child size sink in the classroom read at 112 degrees.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2024
Dec 14, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The file for Child #1 contained an immunization record that was lacking the annual influenza immunization.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2023
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“The facility was lacking documentation that the emergency plan was sent to the local municipality and the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2023
- Dec 10, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Lifesteps Armstrong PKC
Is Lifesteps Armstrong PKC licensed?
Yes. Lifesteps Armstrong PKC is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Lifesteps Armstrong PKC last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on December 10, 2025, with 4 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Lifesteps Armstrong PKC had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 15 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 Lifesteps Armstrong PKC care for?
25, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Lifesteps Armstrong PKC accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Lifesteps Armstrong PKC's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (724) 283-1010 to confirm.
How much does Lifesteps Armstrong PKC cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (724) 283-1010 to ask.
What is Lifesteps Armstrong PKC's phone number?
(724) 283-1010.
Where is Lifesteps Armstrong PKC?
162 S Jefferson St, Kittanning, PA 16201. The nearest other daycare we list is Tiny Smiles Childcare, 0.8 miles away.