Thomas Child Care and Learning Academy
11609 Frankstown Rd, Pittsburgh, PA
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Caring Corner Family Child Care is a home daycare in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 6 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 6 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Caring Corner Family Child Care has not listed its tuition.
State record
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 5, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected
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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3290.70(d) Above ground window opening restricted to 6"
“In the rest area, which is above ground floor, a window was observed on the left side of the room. The window was above ground floor and had a mechanism to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches. The mechanism was not engaged. There were items underneath the window that were easily climbed, making the window accessible to children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2026
3290.102(a) Clean and good repair
“In the outdoor play space, three pieces of play equipment were observed to be in poor repair: the lid of the frog sandbox was cracked, creating a sharp edge; the climbing toy with the orange slide had a crack on the top surface, creating a potential pinch point; the playhouse had a crack where the door once attached, creating a sharp edge.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2026
3290.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“According to the facility's fire drill log, the most recent fire drill was conducted on 9/29/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2026
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“Per facility records, the most recent test of the fire detection system was performed more than 30 days prior to the unannounced inspection; specifically, the last test took place on 9/29/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2026
3290.74(a) Requirements
“A small area of cracked, flaking plaster was observed in the childcare space to the right of the entry door.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2026
3290.17(e) Copies of reports in file at facility
“Operator stated that the facility lacks copies of reports of injury, death, or fire.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2025
3290.32(a)/3290.192(4) Comply with CPSL/Required training
“The file for Staff Person #1 contained a mandated reporter training certificate dated 8/1/25 which was obtained more than 60 months from the previous one dated 7/31/20.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2025
3290.123(a)(3) Services provided
“The file for Child #1 contained a developmental evaluation dated 7/15/25 more than 6 months from the previous report dated 7/15/24. The file for Child #2 contained a developmental evaluation dated 7/10/25 more than 6 months from the previous report dated 8/1/24. The file for child #3 contained a developmental evaluation dated 7/19/24 which was more than 6 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2025
3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The emergency contact form for Child #1 was last updated on 7/25/25, more than 6 months from the previous update on 6/30/24. The financial agreement for Child #1 was last updated on 6/9/25, more than 6 months from the previous update on 6/26/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2025
3290.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“Documentation of the fire drill log showed more than 60 days between drills (2/6/25 and 4/18/25)”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2025
3290.152 Adult Hygiene
“Staff person #1 used hand sanitizer after diapering a child instead of washing their hands.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024
3290.134(a) Child's hands washed
“Staff person #1 did not wipe or wash child's hands after diapering.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“The files for facility persons #1 and #2 lacked completion of the following pre-service training as required by Federal Regulation by December 30, 2022: Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2023
3290.102(a) Clean and good repair
“A pack and play that was used for a child receiving care was observed to have a hole in the mesh on the side where the child could put their fingers through and become caught in the mesh webbing.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2023
3290.131(b)(2)/3290.182(1) Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments
“The file for child #1 who was a preschooler contained a health assessment and vaccinations which exceeded the mandatory 12 months to receive the updated health assessment and vaccinations.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2022
3290.131(e)(1)/3290.182(1) Parent written verification from Doctor./Initial and subsequent health assessments
“The file for child #1 did not contain an Influenza Vaccine or an exemption form signed by the parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2022
3290.31(f)/3290.192(4) Age and training/Required training
“The file for staff#1 who was hired prior to 12-19-2020 contained 5 hours of the mandatory 12 hours of annual training hours by the mandatory training date of 12-19-2021.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2022
3290.31(g) Age and training
“The fie for staff #1 contained a six hour health and safety training which was completed on 8-27-2016 and preceded the allowable date of 9-30-2016 to receive the six hour training and therefore the training is not acceptable.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 7, 2022
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“The facility did not have a policy and procedure to share with staff and families that includes recognition of potential signs of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child, and addressing the prevention and identification of child mistreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2022
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11609 Frankstown Rd, Pittsburgh, PA
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Pittsburgh, PA 15235 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Pittsburgh, PA 15235 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Pittsburgh, PA 15235 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Pittsburgh, PA 15235 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Pittsburgh, PA 15235 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Pittsburgh, PA 15235 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Pittsburgh, PA 15235 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. Caring Corner Family Child Care is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 5, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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.
6, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 371-1183 to ask.
(412) 371-1183.
Pittsburgh, PA 15235. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.