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A Place To Grow Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 245
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About A Place To Grow Learning Center
A Place To Grow Learning Center is a child care center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 245 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: pre-k.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Preschool / pre-KAccepts child care subsidy
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 245 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Programs | Pre-K |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 245 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for A Place To Grow Learning Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 245 children
- License number
- #CER-00246590
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 9, 2025: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 17 rules in all · 17 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Background checks 3
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Safety and hazards 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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Sep 9, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The file for Child #1, an older toddler, lacked a current health report that had been completed within the last 12 months. The most recent health report was dated 8.26.24. The updates to the health reports on file for Child #2, a preschooler, exceeded 12 months between examinations on 7.25.23 and 3.13.25.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2025
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“At approximately 9:57am Staff Person's #3, #4 and #5 were observed to be caring for 12 young toddlers. Staff Person #3 reported being assigned responsibility for 3 young toddlers. Staff Person #4 reported being assigned responsibility for 4 young toddlers. Staff Person #5 reported being assigned responsibility for 4 young toddlers. This left 1 young toddler not being assigned to a specific Staff Person.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“One large clear tote was observed to have a large crack across the bottom, causing a potential pinch point, in Classroom 114.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for Staff Person #2 lacked an approved out of state Child Abuse Clearance for a state they have resided in within the last 60 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2025
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“The most recent health assessment on file for Staff Person #1 lacked information confirming that an examination for communicable diseases had occurred and the results of that examination.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2025
Apr 29, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3270.151(c)(5) Physician/CRNP assessment
“The health assessment on file for Staff Person #1 lacked information related to the physician's assessment of their suitability to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“One cracked bin with a potential pinch point was observed in Classroom 123.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff Person #1 lacked an out of state Child Abuse Clearance for a state they have resided in within the last 60 months. The file for Staff Person #2 lacked an out of state Child Abuse Clearance and Sex Offender Registry completed through the approved agencies for a state they have resided in within the last 60 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“In Classroom 123, the cabinet under the sink was observed to be unlocked and contained disinfecting wipes, glass cleaner and stainless steel cleaner. The items were all labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2025
Sep 25, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff Person #3 lacked verification that they had requested their required out of state Child Abuse Clearance prior to starting at the facility. The completed out of state Child Abuse clearance was dated 39 days after starting at the facility. The PA State Police, PA Child Abuse and FBI Clearances on file for Staff Person #4 exceeded 60 months between updates. This was evidenced by the State Police Clearances being dated 8.8.19 and 8.28.24, the Child Abuse Clearances being dated 8.16.24 and 9.9.24 and the FBI Clearances being dated 8.10.19 and 8.29.24. The update to the mandated reporter trainings on file for Staff Person #5 exceeded 60 months between updates. This was evidenced by trainings completed on 3.25.19 and 5.14.24.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2024
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The file for Child #1, a preschool age child, lacked an updated health report that had been completed within the last 12 months. The most recent health report on file was dated 7.20.23.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2024
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“The most recent health assessment on file for Staff Person #6 lacked information related to an examination for communicable diseases.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file for Staff Person #2 lacked one written, nonfamily references attesting to their suitability to serve as a facility person. One of the two references on file was written by a relative.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2024
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“The file for Staff Person #1 lacked completion of their Pediatric First Aid and CPR training within 90 days of starting at the facility. The Pediatric First Aid and CPR training was completed 106 days after starting at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2024
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for Staff Person #3, who was identified as an assistant group supervisor, lacked verification that they had graduated from high school.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2024
Mar 26, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“The bottom level preschool classrooms (currently labeled as Music, Art and Library classrooms) each contained one black metal cabinet approximately 6 feet tall which was not anchored to the wall. The cabinets were not stabilized and could tip over.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Documentation of the testing of the fire detection system was dated 10/23/2023 and the next on 12/21/2023 which exceeded 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2024
Sep 28, 2023Inspection11 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The only disclosure statement in the file for staff person #10 was from the substitute child care agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #2, #4, #5 and #9 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet):”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“The first-aid/CPR training in the file for staff person #2, #3, #4 #6 and #7, hired on (SEE LIS CODE SHEET), was dated more than 90 days after the individual began working with children. The revised health and safety training in the file for staff person #2, hired on (SEE LIS CODE SHEET), was dated 8/18/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“On the facility's testing log, there were two times where the fire detection system was tested more than 30 days apart: 4/6/23 and 5/26/23 and 6/22/23 and 7/25/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“Two of the three last health reports in the file for child #2, a 19 month old, were dated 8/25/22 and 5/18/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“On a low shelf in room 113, the following objects were accessible to the two year-old children in care at the time and are less than 1 inch in diameter or have removable parts: a container of rubber dinosaurs, a few small plastic dinosaurs, tanagrams and foam paint rollers.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2023
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“There was no evidence of a flu shot in the file for child #3, a young toddler, and the file did not contain a writtent statement of exemption from a parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2023
3270.151(b) Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP
“The health assessment in the file for staff person #10, who was from a substitute child care agency, was signed by an individual whose title was listed as "NP."”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“On the health assessment in the file for staff person #8 , the question regarding communicable disease was marked "yes."”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The last two health reports in the file for child #1, a 4 year old, were dated 10/6/21 and 7/14/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The last two fire safety trainings in the file for staff person #1 were dated 2/24/22 and 6/2/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023
Sep 29, 2022Inspection12 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“The only FA/CPR training in the file for staff person #1, hired (see LIS code sheet), was dated 1/11/22. The only FA/CPR training in the file for staff person #2, hired (see LIS code sheet), was dated 7/19/22. The only health and safety training in the file for staff person #3, hired (see LIS code sheet), was dated 2/6/22. The only acceptable FA/CPR training by a PQAS instuctor in the file for staff person #5, hired (See LIS code sheet), was dated 7/19/22. The training should have been completed by 4/29/22. The health and safety training in the file for staff person #5 was dated 1/20/22. The only FA/CPR training in the file for staff person #6, hired (see LIS code sheet), was dated 10/13/21. The training should have been completed by 6/17/21. The only acceptable FA/CPR training by a PQAS instuctor in the file for staff person #8, hired (see LIS code sheet), was dated 7/19/22. The training should have been completed by 4/29/22. The following staff files included the 6 hour training "Health and Safety Basics: Requirements for Certification" dated before 9/30/2016, making it unacceptable, and a 10-hour training dated after 4/29/22: #1, #7 and #12 through #19.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The child abuse clearance in the file for staff person #5, hired provisionally on (see LIS code sheet), was for volunteer purposes, and the individual was observed alone in a classroom with children on 9/29/22. The FBI clearance and proof of request of the clearance in the file for staff person #5 were both dated 10/11/21. The last two state police, child abuse and FBI clearances in the file for staff person #7 and #8 were dated more than 60 months apart. The last two FBI clearances in the file for staff person #11 were dated more than 60 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2022
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The last two mandated reporter training in the file for staff person #1 were dated 5/22/17 and 8/8/22. The last two mandated reporter training in the file for staff person #6 were dated 1/12/17 and 7/21/22. The last two mandated reporter training in the file for staff person #8 were dated 4/13/16 and 8/30/21.The last two mandated reporter training in the file for staff person #11 were dated 6/13/17 and 9/28/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2022
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“The file for staff person #6, hired (see LIS code sheet), did not include 12 hours of child care training between 12/19/20 and 12/19/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“The previous FA/CPR training in the file for staff person #9, hired (see LIS code sheet), expired on 2/28/22 and was not updated until 7/19/22. The previous FA/CPR training in the file for staff person #11, hired (see LIS code sheet), expired on 8/31/20 and was not updated until 10/26/21. The updated training should have been completed by 6/17/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2022
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“In room Preschool A, there was a bag of Vigoro all-purpose potting soil mix inside the sensory table, making it accessible to children in care at the time. The directions included instructions to keep out of the reach of children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2022
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The most recent emergency contact information in the file for child #1 did not include a street name or number for the child's physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2022
3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“There was no evidence of a flu shot in the file for child #2, an 8 month-old.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2022
3270.133(5) Original label
“There was an expired bottle of Benadryl in the PreK room for child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2022
3270.151(b) Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP
“The most recent health assessment in the file for staff person #9 was signed by an individual who listed "NP" as their title.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“One of the reference letters in the file for staff person #4 was written by a family member.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2022
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The facility did not have proof of purchase of their fire detection system.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about A Place To Grow Learning Center
Is A Place To Grow Learning Center licensed?
Yes. A Place To Grow Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was A Place To Grow Learning Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 9, 2025, with 5 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has A Place To Grow Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 17 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 A Place To Grow Learning Center care for?
245, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does A Place To Grow Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are A Place To Grow Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does A Place To Grow Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 963-1222 to ask.
What is A Place To Grow Learning Center's phone number?
(412) 963-1222.
Where is A Place To Grow Learning Center?
1331 Freeport Rd # A1331b, Pittsburgh, PA 15238. The nearest other daycare we list is The Alphabet Tree, 0.5 miles away.