The Obrien Family Center
The Obrien Family Center is a certified child care center in Pittsburgh, PA, with capacity for 163 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 (accredited) rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 41 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for training & qualifications (11 of 41). 8 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #87 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh and has more citations per inspection than 70% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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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.
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.
The health assessment & TB test results on file for Facility Person #2 were completed after their start date.
There was no proof of purchase on file for the facility's interconnected fire alarm system.
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.
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.
There was no approved developmental assessment completed and a copy to given to parents on file for child #2, enrolled more than 6 months.
The child's birthdate was not recorded on the emergency contact form on file for child #1
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.
There was no first aid kit in the lounge, a child care space.
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There was peeling paint/ damaged plaster on the wall in the School Age room, where tables in dining booths rest against the wall.
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.
The health and safety training on file for Facility Person #1 was completed on 9/23/16.
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.
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.
There was a pair of sharp adult scissors on a low counter in the art studio in reach of children.
There was no documentation of an emergency drill conducted in the previous 12 months on file.
The hypothetical location of the fire was not recorded on the facility's fire drill log.
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.
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.
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)
The file for staff #2, employed for over 90 days, did not include documentation of receiving training regarding the emergency plan.
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.
An area of peeling red paint was observed in the school age room near the art table.
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+.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The file for staff #2, designated as an aide on the staff data worksheet, lacked documentation of the qualifications required for the position.
The files for staff #4, #5, #6, and #7 contained consecutive evaluations dated more than 12 months apart. Current evaluations are now on file.
The Art Room lacked a posted written plan of daily activities.
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.
The file for staff #3 did not include the individual's address or verification of age.
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.
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.
The observed emergency plan lacked accommodations for infants and toddlers.
Proof of purchase for the interconnected fire detection system was not available at the time of inspection.
The files for Child #1, #2 and #3 contained emergency contact forms which lacked the addresses of release persons.
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.
“Core safety” marks citations about supervision and staff ratios, discipline and caregiver conduct, background checks, child protection and safe sleep, the topics our score weights most. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity. “Follow-up” marks a violation re-cited at a follow-up visit, counted once. How scores work.
About this center
Common questions
Has The Obrien Family Center had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 3 violations since 2021 on the topics Daycare Record treats as core safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). The most recent, on Jan 28, 2026 (background checks): “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…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about The Obrien Family Center?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at The Obrien Family Center since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is The Obrien Family Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4 (accredited), effective Apr 1, 2026. Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania’s quality rating program for child care, from STAR 1 to STAR 4. It measures program quality, not inspection results, so read both.
How does The Obrien Family Center compare with other daycares in Pittsburgh?
It is tied for #87 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 70% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was The Obrien Family Center last inspected?
Jan 28, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
Who runs The Obrien Family Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Bright Horizons Childrens Centers LLC.
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Citations are quoted from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services inspection records (Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services), including each finding and the center’s plan of correction. Rule numbers refer mostly to 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3270, the rules for child care centers; a few cite Chapter 20, which covers every certified facility. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; the “core safety” label and the score are Daycare Record’s.
To check the state’s own record, search the center’s name on COMPASS Child Care Provider Search and open its inspection history. Data refreshed Oct 16, 2026.
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