ARSENAL FAMILY & CHILDRENS CENTER
PITTSBURGH, PA·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address336 S AIKEN AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA, 15232
CountyAllegheny
Phone(412) 345-0008
Operating details
Capacity52
SubsidiesY
License dateMarch 26, 2026
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 12/8/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High0
- Medium-High13
- Medium8
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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336 S AIKEN AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA, 15232, PITTSBURGH, PA 15232
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 12/8/2025
- High0
- Medium-High6
- Medium4
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2025
- Medium-High risk12/8/2025
Parent home/work address, phone (3270.124(b)(3))
The Emergency Contact Form for Child #1 lacked the enrolling parents work telephone number. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Correction: The provider had the parent fill out their work telephone number on the emergency contact form. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 12/9/2025 - Medium-High risk12/8/2025
Physician name, address, phone (3270.124(b)(2))
The Emergency Contact Form for Child #1 lacked the telephone number of the child's physician. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Correction: The provider had the parent write the child's physician's telephone number on the emergency form. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 12/9/2025 - Medium-High risk12/8/2025
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information (3270.32(a)/3270.192(4))
Although the files for Staff #1 and #2 contained current National Sex Offender Certificates at the time of Renewal Inspection, it was observed that Staff #1 and #2 did not obtain National Sex Offender Certificates within 60 months of the previous clearance. Although the file for Staff #3 contained current PA State Police and Child Abuse Clearances at the time of Renewal Inspection, it was observed that Staff #3 did not obtain PA State Police and Child Abuse Clearances within 60 months of the previous clearance. Although the file for Staff #5 contained current PA State Police and FBI Clearances at the time of Renewal Inspection, it was observed that Staff #5 did not obtain PA State Police and FBI Clearances within 60 months of the previous clearance. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Correction: Wheh the provider noticed the outdated clearances, the staff renewed their out dated clearances as soon as possible. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 9/2/2025 - Medium risk12/8/2025
Comply with CPSL (3270.32(a))
Although the files for Staff #2 and #4 contained current Mandated Reporter Training at the time of Renewal Inspection, it was observed that Staff #2 and #4 did not obtain Mandated Reporter Training within 60 months of the previous training. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Correction: When the provider noticed that the trainings were not up to date, the staff renewed their trainings as soon as possible. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 6/19/2025
2024
- Medium-High risk12/1/2024
Emergency plan (3270.27(f))
The Emergency Plan Delivery documentation that was submitted during the renewal inspection lacked information on the local municipality that the emergency plan was shared Requirement: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. Correction: The Director will send a copy of the emergency plan to the local municipality. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 1/10/2025 - Medium risk12/1/2024
Professional development certificate (3270.31(g))
The file for Staff #3 contained Health and Safety Training that was deemed unacceptable due to the date that it was obtained. Requirement: Completion of professional development shall be documented by the signature and title of a representative of the professional development entity and include the date professional development was completed. Documentation shall be retained in the facility person's file or maintained in an electronic system as designated by the Department. Documentation of the completion of the professional development under subsection (f) taken from September 30, 2016, forward satisfies this requirement. Correction: Staff #3 will complete the appropriate Health and Safety training needed for her file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 1/10/2025 - Medium risk12/1/2024
Staff evaluations (3270.34(a)(6))
The files for Staff #1 and #2 contained written evaluations that were conducted in intervals greater than 12 months. The staff file #4 did not contain an evaluation completed within the previous 12 months. Requirement: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. Correction: Director will complete an evaluation for staff #4. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 1/10/2025 - Medium riskStandard 11012/1/2024
110º F or less (3270.69(b))
The hot water in the 3-year-old storage room right off of the classroom measured at 110.8° F. Requirement: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F. Correction: The Director will contact a plumber to lower the water heater temperature to make sure the temperature of the water is below 110 degrees in all areas of the center. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 1/15/2025 - Medium-High risk12/1/2024
Building Surfaces (3270.76)
The knob on the third cabinet in the Toddler Classroom had become loose and created a pinching hazard to the children in care. Requirement: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. Correction: The Director will repair the knob on the cabinet in the Toddler classroom to make sure it is not loose and creating pinching hazard. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 1/10/2025 - Medium-Low risk12/1/2024
Staff assigned to specific children (3270.113(a)(1))
At approximately 10:45 AM Staff #3 identified 5 Preschool Aged children as part of their assigned group. At this time, Staff #5 identified 6 Preschool Aged children as part of their assigned group. Cert Rep observed 12 Preschool Aged children receiving care in the classroom therefore leaving Child #2 not identified as being in an assigned primary group. Requirement: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. Correction: The Primary Caregiving List will be posted more visibly in each classroom for teachers to refer to when needed. The teachers will go over this list each morning before children arrive for the day. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 1/6/2025 - Medium-High risk12/1/2024
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission (3270.182(5))
The Emergency Contact Form in the file for Child #1 lacked signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Requirement: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. Correction: The office manager will have the parent of child #1 sign the parental consent for the administration of minor first-aid procedures. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 12/19/2024
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,021/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in Pennsylvania run about $1,099/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Pennsylvania by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: PITTSBURGH, Allegheny County
- Capacity: 52
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 0
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