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A Better Choice Child Care Llc

Oakdale, PA · Allegheny County
Arno Dr, Oakdale, PA 15071
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Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
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Arno Dr
Oakdale, PA 15071
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Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00258852
License Issued
Oct 13, 2026
Active Through
Oct 13, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 5

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About the Provider

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A Better Choice Child Care Llc is a Family Child Care in Oakdale PA. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-07-02 Renewal 3290.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency contact information for child #1 has been updated which includes name, address and phone number of the child's physician.
2026-07-02 Renewal 3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(e)/3290.181(c)

Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information and the financial agreement for child #1 and child #2 was not reviewed by a parent at least once in a 6-month period during the time period between 8/2025 and 3/2026.

Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency contact information and the financial agreement for child #1 and child #2 were reviewed by a parent at least once in the last 6 months.
2026-07-02 Renewal 3290.131(a)/3290.182(1) - Within 60 days/Initial and subsequent health assessments Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.131(a)/3290.182(1)

Description: Within 60 days/Initial and subsequent health assessments

Noncompliance Area: The record for child #1, who has been enrolled more than 60 days, did not contain a health assessment.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The health report for child #1 has been requested and should be updated within 2 weeks.
2026-07-02 Renewal 3290.64(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.64(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible - in original container

Noncompliance Area: Sunscreen labeled keep out of the reach of children was observed in an unlocked drawer in the kitchen area, accessible to children in care.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Sunscreen has been removed from the unlocked drawer in the kitchen area.
2025-12-29 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3290.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: The vinyl pad on the diaper changing table used by children in care was torn.

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A new wipeable vegan leather cover has been replaced on the diaper changing table used by children in care.
2025-12-29 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3290.63 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.63

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: A protective receptacle cover was not placed in an electrical outlet on the wall outside of the bathroom that was accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A protective receptacle cover has been placed in an electrical outlet on the wall outside of the bathroom.
2025-07-22 Renewal 3290.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: A toilet training seat was dirty with what appeared to be dried urine and/or feces. A plastic seat in the toddler feeding table was cracked, which posed a potential pinch point for children using the equipment. There were tears observed in the fabric material on (5) pack n plays.

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Toilet training seats have been cleaned with disinfectant wipes and washed with soap. A plastic seat in the toddler feeding table was replaced with a brand new seat. The tears observed in 5 pack and play have been hemmed and secured.
2025-07-22 Renewal 3290.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: A penny and (2) elastic hair bands, which were less than 1 inch in diameter, were observed under the pad on the changing table; and styrofoam plates were observed in an unlocked cabinet, accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A penny and 2 elastic hair bands have been discarded, Styrofoam plates cabinet has been locked and inaccessible to children.
2025-07-22 Renewal 3290.123(a) - Signed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.123(a)

Description: Signed

Noncompliance Area: The agreement for child #1 was dated 3/5/2025, which was following their date of admission.

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The agreement was signed by the operator and the parent.
2025-07-22 Renewal 3290.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.123(a)(4)

Description: Arrival/departure times

Noncompliance Area: The agreement for child #2, #3, and #4 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The agreement for child 2, 3, and 4 arrival and departure time has been updated.
2025-07-22 Renewal 3290.124(a) - Each child emergency contact person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(a)

Description: Each child emergency contact person

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #1 was dated 3/5/2025, which was following their date of admission.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency contact information was obtained for child #1.
2025-07-22 Renewal 3290.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the work telephone of the enrolling parent.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency contact information for child #1 has been updated with the work telephone.
2025-07-22 Renewal 3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(e)/3290.181(c)

Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information and financial agreement for child #2 was not reviewed by a parent at least once in a 6-month period between 12/29/2024 and 7/1/2025.

Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency contact information and financial agreement for child #2 was reviewed by a parent on 7/1/2025.
2025-07-22 Renewal 3290.134(b) - Towels labeled and laundered Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.134(b)

Description: Towels labeled and laundered

Noncompliance Area: Children were observed using the same cloth towel to dry their hands after handwashing.

Correction Required: Cloth towels and washcloths shall be labeled with the child's name, used by only the named child and laundered weekly. The operator shall arrange a laundry schedule with the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Children will have disposable paper towels to clean their hands.
2025-07-22 Renewal 3290.135(b) - Surfaces cleaned Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.135(b)

Description: Surfaces cleaned

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 did not wipe the diaper changing surface with a sanitizing solution after diapering a child.

Correction Required: Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The cloth cover on the diaper changing pad was removed so the surface will be wiped with a sanitizing solution after diapering a child.

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