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Little Friends
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About Little Friends
Little Friends is a group home daycare in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 12 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 16 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
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- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (412) 441-5179 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Little Friends
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 12 children
- License number
- #CER-00250367
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 17, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 16 rules in all · 16 corrected
- Safety and hazards 6
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Background checks 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Records and paperwork 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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Mar 17, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
3280.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“The file for Staff #1 contained tb screening that was conducted more than 12 months prior to providing initial service in a childcare setting.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 24, 2025
3280.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file for Staff #1 contained a health assessment that was conducted more than 12 months prior to providing initial service in a childcare setting.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 24, 2025
Dec 12, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility
“Based on Smoke Detection testing documentation, there was a gap in the documentation exceeding 30 days where the smoke detectors were not tested: 12/2/24-2/2/25 (62 days) and 2/2/25-3/22/25 (48 days).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2025
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Although the file for Staff #1 contained an FBI Clearance at the time of inspection, it was observed that the file lacked an FBI Clearance or proof of fingerprinting dated prior to the date that Staff #1 began working with children. The file for Staff #1, employed for more than 45 days contained a PA State Police request.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2026
Dec 1, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
3280.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“The file for Staff #1 contained tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at the time of inspection, it was observed Staff #1 did not have tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method prior to their first day working in childcare.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2024
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff #1 contained a disclosure statement that lacked a witness.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2024
3280.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The Emergency Contact Form for Child #1 lacked the telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2024
3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility
“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: 9/1/24-10/4/24 (33 days) and 10/4/24-11/9/24 (36 days).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2024
3280.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file for Staff #1 contained a Health Assessment at the time of inspection, but it was observed Staff #1 did not have a Health Assessment prior to their first day working in childcare.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2024
3280.26(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The documented annual emergency drills were dated more than 12 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2024
Jan 2, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
3280.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“There was peeling paint on the porch stair rail. There was damage plaster on the top of the staircase, in front of the Cubby Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2024
3280.76 Building Surfaces
“The rubber wall baseboard in the bathroom was pulled off in the Clover's room. The far-right side of the porch floor was unstable, the wood was rotten and some of the floor panels pulled up when you stand.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2024
3280.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file for staff # 1 contained a current health assessment dated 7/19/23. It was not obtained within 24 months of the previous assessment dated 5/17/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2024
3280.66(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“There were 3 bottle of daily moisture lotion labeled," Keep out of reach of children." On top of the cubbies, in the Cubby Room accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 2, 2024
3280.26(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The facility emergency plan lacked accommodations for infants, and toddlers.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2024
3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility
“According to the Fire Detection System Test Log, the tests were greater than 30 days apart from 11/21/23 to 1/2/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 2, 2024
Dec 2, 2022Inspection11 rules cited
3280.94(a)(4) Hypothetical locations
“The fire drill log contained documentation of the main building being the hypothetic location for 2 consecutive drills (3/25/2022 and 5/17/2022).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2022
3280.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The PA state police clearance of facility person #2 was dated 9/23/2022, which was after their start date (see coded LIS sheet) at the facility and lacked documentation of submitting the clearance prior to working with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2022
3280.123(b) Parent receives original
“Based on the financial agreements for the children and conversations with the primary staff person, the facility had kept the original agreement forms and provided copies to the parents..”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2022
3280.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“A child was asleep on their mat partially in front of the door to exit the Apple Blossom classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2022
3280.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The emergency contact form of child #1 did not contain the telephone number of the child's physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2022
3280.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The immunization record of child #1 contained documentation of 3/4 DTAP and 1/2 Hep A vaccinations (lacking 1 of each dose) and child #2 contained 2/3 Hep B vaccinations (lacking 1 dose) based on the recommendations of the ACIP for their age (see coded LIS sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2022
3280.76 Building Surfaces
“The brown plastic cover on a rectangular metal box attached to the baseboard by the window was broken, exposing children to sharp edges.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2022
3280.24(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“The facility did not have documentation of providing the parent of each enrolled child with information on how to access the regulations electronically.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2022
3280.14/3280.20 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility did not contain documentation of a plan for continuity of services or a contingency fund/plan to be able to run the facility after a disaster of emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2022
3280.26(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The facility had documentation of emergency drills were conducted on 10/26/2021 and 11/3/2022, exceeding 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2022
3280.31(e)/3280.192(2)(iii) Age and training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file of facility person #1 contained 8.5 hours training during their annual training year of 12/19/2020 and 12/19/2021 and contained an additional 8 hours dated 2/11/2022 through 2/13/2022. The file of facility person #3 contained 7.5 hours of training during their annual training year of 12/19/2020 and 12/19/2021 and contained an additional 6 hours dated 1/27/2022. Facility person #1 and 3 now have current annual training hours.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2022
Dec 8, 2021Inspection4 rules cited
3280.123(a)(6) Admission date
“The financial agreement of child #1 did not contain an admission date.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2021
3280.71 Heat Source
“A space heater in the Clover Meadow classroom and 2 in the Apple Blossom classroom all assessible to children exceeded 110° and did not have protective guards.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2021
3280.66(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“Simple Green degreaser and disinfectant labeled "keep out of the reach of children" was accessible to children on a shelf by the window in the Clover Meadow classroom and on the windowsill in Apple Blossom classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2021
3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility
“The facility did not have the proof of purchase of the interconnected fire detection system.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Little Friends
Is Little Friends licensed?
Yes. Little Friends is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Little Friends last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 17, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Friends had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 16 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 Little Friends care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Little Friends accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Little Friends' hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (412) 441-5179 to confirm.
How much does Little Friends cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 441-5179 to ask.
What is Little Friends' phone number?
(412) 441-5179.
Where is Little Friends?
Pittsburgh, PA 15224. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.