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The Obrien Family Center
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About The Obrien Family Center
The Obrien Family Center is a child care center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 163 children.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 35 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Child care center
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- Licensed capacity
- 163 children
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| Licensed capacity | 163 childrenFrom the state license |
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State record
Inspection reports for The Obrien Family Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 163 children
- License number
- #CER-00254778
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 28, 2026: 8 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 35 rules in all · 30 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 13
- Safety and hazards 6
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Records and paperwork 3
- Background checks 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Supervision and ratios 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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Jan 28, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The current emergency plan training documented and on file for Facility Persons #1, #5, and #6 were completed more than 12 months after the previous emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2026
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“Facility Persons #1 and #7 were classified as a Group Supervisor without the required education and/or experience documented and on file. Facility Person #6 was classified an Assistant Group Supervisor without the required education and/or experience documented and on file.”
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“There was no approved developmental assessment completed and a copy to given to parents on file for child #2, enrolled more than 6 months.”
3270.124(b)(1) Child's name, birth date
“The child's birthdate was not recorded on the emergency contact form on file for child #1”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“There were no clearances on file from the three states outside of PA in which Facility Person #1 resided within the 60 months prior to their start date. The NSOR clearance on file for Facility Person #2 was completed after their start date. The FBI clearance on file for Facility Person #2 was completed more than 45 days after their start date. There was no proof application for an FBI clearance on file for Facility Person #2. The disclosure statement on file for Facility Person #3 was signed after their start date.”
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“There was no proof of purchase on file for the facility's interconnected fire alarm system.”
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The health assessment & TB test results on file for Facility Person #2 were completed after their start date.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The current mandated reporter training documented and on file for Facility Person #4 was completed more than 60 months after the previous mandated reporter training on file.”
Jan 17, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The letter to the parents explaining the emergency plan did not include reference to the accommodations for infants and toddlers in the event of an emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2025
3270.31(f)/3270.31(g) Health and Safety Training/Professional development certificate
“The health and safety training on file for Facility Person #1 was completed on 9/23/16.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The immunization record on file for child #1 did not include sufficient doses of the DTAP, HIB, pneumococcal and polio vaccines required according to the ACIP recommendations based on the child's age.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“There was peeling paint/ damaged plaster on the wall in the School Age room, where tables in dining booths rest against the wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2025
3270.75(a) In child care spaces
“There was no first aid kit in the lounge, a child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2025
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training at facility
“There was insufficient documentation on file of the education and/or child care experience required for the respective staff classifications for Facility Persons # 2 (assistant group supervisor) and #3 (group supervisor). The documentation of required education on file for Facility Person #4 to serve as a group supervisor was an international document that was not accompanied by an equivalency evaluation from a U.S. accredited agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2025
Jul 26, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“There was no documentation of completion of pediatric first aid training on file for Facility Person #1, employed at the facility for more than 90 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The facility has a valid reason they are unable to test the smoke detectors at least every 30 days and instead required to have the fire alarm system professionally inspected annually. There was no documentation of an annual professional inspection on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2024
3270.94(a)(9) Written record
“The hypothetical location of the fire was not recorded on the facility's fire drill log.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“There was a pair of sharp adult scissors on a low counter in the art studio in reach of children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The child abuse and state police clearances on file for Facility Person #2 were completed after their hire date. There was no proof of application for a criminal history clearance on file for Facility Person #2. There were no required out -of - state clearances on file. There was no disclosure statement, criminal history, FBI, NSOR or required out-of-state clearances on file for Facility Person #3.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2024
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“There was no documentation of an emergency drill conducted in the previous 12 months on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024
Jan 17, 2024Inspection15 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Consecutive annual testing reports of the facility's fire alarm system were dated more than 12 months apart; 3/03/22 and 4/06/23. A current report is on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2024
3270.192(1)/3270.192(2)(i) Name, address, and phone/Age
“The file for staff #3 did not include the individual's address or verification of age.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The file for staff #8 contained an initial health assessment dated after their first day in a child care position. A current health assessment is now on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2024
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The file for child #1 did not include documentation of sharing a service report with the parent. The child has been enrolled for over 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2024
3270.101(a) Age appropriate
“Five pairs of blue blunt tip Colorations brand scissors were observed in the preschool room. Five additional pairs were observed in the art room where 2 preschool children were present. Based on the manufacturer's instructions, the scissors are intended for Ages 5+ / Grades K+.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“An area of peeling red paint was observed in the school age room near the art table.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2024
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“A first aid kit was accessible to children in an emergency bag which was observed on the counter of the art room while two children were present .”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2024
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The files for staff #4, #5, #6, and #7 contained consecutive evaluations dated more than 12 months apart. Current evaluations are now on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2024
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for staff #2, designated as an aide on the staff data worksheet, lacked documentation of the qualifications required for the position.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff #1, provisionally hired, contained a DHS FBI clearance dated after hire. No application was on file. The file also lacked a completed NSOR clearance. The file for staff #2 lacked a completed child abuse clearance and lacked a completed NSOR. An application for the NSOR was not on file. The file for staff #3 did not contain a completed state police clearance or a completed NSOR and did not contain applications for either clearance. The file for staff #8 contained state police, child abuse, FBI, and NSOR clearances dated after their hire date. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): health and safety topics 1-9.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2024
3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii) Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for staff #8 contained health and safety training in topics 1-9 completed more than 90 days after their start date. The training was dated 1/15/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility
“The files for staff #4, #5, #6, and #7 contained documentation of consecutive fire safety trainings dated more than 12 months apart. The previous training for all staff was dated in July 2022 with updated training occurring in January 2024. Current fire safety training is now on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2024
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The file for staff #2, employed for over 90 days, did not include documentation of receiving training regarding the emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2024
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“The Art Room lacked a posted written plan of daily activities .”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2024
Jan 12, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
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 contained a health report which was not updated within 12 months. The most recent health report on file is now current.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2023
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The files for children #1 and #2 contained immunization records which lacked documentation of receiving the influenza vaccine at anytime in 2021 and 2022. Written exemptions were not on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2023
Jan 19, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
3270.31(f)(10)/3270.192(2)(iii) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The files for Staff #1 and #2, both hired after the implementation of the current regulations, contained documentation of pediatric first-aid and CPR certification dated more than 90 days after their first day of employment in a child care position.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2022
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Proof of purchase for the interconnected fire detection system was not available at the time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2022
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The observed emergency plan lacked accommodations for infants and toddlers.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2022
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The files for Child #1, #2 and #3 contained emergency contact forms which lacked the addresses of release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about The Obrien Family Center
Is The Obrien Family Center licensed?
Yes. The Obrien Family Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was The Obrien Family Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on January 28, 2026, with 8 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Obrien Family Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 35 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 30 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 The Obrien Family Center care for?
163, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does The Obrien Family Center accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are The Obrien Family Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (412) 768-5437 to confirm.
How much does The Obrien Family Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 768-5437 to ask.
What is The Obrien Family Center's phone number?
(412) 768-5437.
Where is The Obrien Family Center?
500 1st Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. The nearest other daycare we list is In God We Trust Our Littles Ones Day Care, 0.2 miles away.