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327 Craft Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
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Carlow University Early LRG Center is a child care center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 52 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Reggio Emilia approach, with full-time care, infant care, part-time care and toddler care. It lists monthly tuition from $877 to $1,558.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 26 rules across 5 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
| Ages | 6 weeks-3 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | Full-time care, infant care, part-time care and toddler care |
| Approach | Reggio Emilia |
| Curriculum | The Creative Curriculum for Infants and Toddlers |
| Staff-to-child ratio | Infant classroom 8:3; young toddler 10:3; older toddler 12:3 (student-to-teacher) |
| Daily life | Parents pack food |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Accreditation | NAEYC accredited |
| More | Founded 1990 |
| Licensed capacity | 52 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Carlow University Early LRG Center lists monthly tuition from $877 to $1,558.
| Monthly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Infant Classrooms, 2 full days (T, Th) | $903 |
| Infant Classrooms, 3 full days (M, W, F) | $1,132 |
| Infant Classrooms, 5 full days | $1,558 |
| Toddler Classrooms, 2 full days (T, Th) | $877 |
| Toddler Classrooms, 3 full days (M, W, F) | $1,099 |
| Toddler Classrooms, 5 full days | $1,513 |
State record
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 29, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 26 rules in all · 26 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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3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“Based on a self-reported noncompliance and staff statements, on 6/17/26 at approximately 11:45am Staff person #1 was in the gross motor space with a group of older toddlers, when Child #1 required a diaper change. Staff #1 directed and observed Child #1 to go down the hallway to the Older Toddler classroom where the staff thought another staff was waiting to complete the diaper change. However, there was a miscommunication between the staff and there was not a staff in the Older Toddler classroom. Child #1 was unsupervised in the classroom for approximately two minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2026
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“Based on a self-reported noncompliance and staff statements, on 6/17/26 at approximately 11:45am Staff person #1 was in the gross motor space with a group of older toddlers, when Child #1 required a diaper change. Staff #1 directed and observed Child #1 to go down the hallway to the Older Toddler classroom where the staff thought another staff was waiting to complete the diaper change. However, there was a miscommunication between the staff and there was not a staff in the Older Toddler classroom. Child #1 was unsupervised in the classroom for approximately two minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2026
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“In the Young Toddler Room, damaged plaster was observed on the wall where a gate used to be.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2026
3270.133(1) Original container
“In the Infant Room, a tube of Mupirocin ointment for Child #1 was observed to lack the original container.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The staff file for Staff person #1 contained a current National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) check dated 5/23/25 which was not renewed within 60 months of the previously dated 5/14/20 NSOR expiring. The disclosure statement in the file for Staff person #2 was not signed at time of hire and was from prior employment with the legal entity.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The staff file for Staff person #2, contained a health assessment dated 10/21/23 which was conducted more than 12 months prior to them providing service in a childcare setting.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2026
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The child file for Child #4 was observed to contain a current emergency contact information form that lacked the health insurance name and policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2025
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“The child file for Child #4 was observed to contain a current financial agreement form that lacked the date of the child's admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2025
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“The child file for Child #1 through Child #3 were observed to contain a current financial agreement form that lacked the child's arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The staff file for Staff person #1 contained current mandated reporter training dated 5/20/25 which was not renewed within 60 months from the previously existing mandated reporter certificate dated 5/4/20.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #3 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety Training. Staff person #3 has since completed the trainings on 10/3/25 and 10/6/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2025
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“The staff file for Staff person #4 was observed to contain a tuberculosis screening test results dated 7/12/23 which was conducted more than 12 months prior to providing initial service in a childcare setting.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2024
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The child file for Child #1 was observed to contain a current emergency contact information form that lacked the health insurance policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2024
3270.133(3) Name on bottle
“In the Young Toddler Room, a bottle of children's Zyrtec was observed to not be labeled with the child's name for whom the medication is intended for.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2024
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“In the Young Toddler Room, at approximately 10:00am, three staff and ten young toddlers were observed. After conducting a first supervision/ ratio check including all 3 staff, the director stated that one of the staff were new and were not serving as part of the child: staff ratio. A second supervision/ ratio check was conducted. Staff person #2 identified and named 6 young toddlers as part of her supervision group and Staff person #1 identified and named all 10 young toddlers as part of her supervision group. Therefore, Staff #1 exceeded the child: staff ratio by one child and Staff #2 exceeded the child: staff ratio by 4 children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2024
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The staff file for Staff person #1 contained current staff evaluation dated 3/4/24 which was not completed at least one every 12 months from the previous staff evaluation on file dated 2/6/23. The staff file for Staff person #2 contained current staff evaluation dated 3/1/24 which was not completed at least one every 12 months from the previous staff evaluation on file dated 2/6/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2024
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The staff file for Staff person #1, contained a current health assessment dated 3/5/24 which was conducted more than 24 months from the previously dated 2/25/22 health assessment on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2024
3270.151(c)(5) Physician/CRNP assessment
“The staff file for Staff person #3, contained a current health assessment dated 9/10/24 was observed to lack the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide childcare.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2024
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“At approximately 10:15am in the Young Toddler Room, during a diaper change, Staff was observed to not immediately discard the soiled diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can until completing the diaper change.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2024
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“The staff file for Staff person #3, contained a current health assessment dated 9/10/24 was observed to lack an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The last two professional testing reports for the facility's fire detection system was dated 8/19/22 and 10/18/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2023
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“At approximately 2:00 pm in the infant room, staff person #1, #2 and #3 were in the infant room with 3 infants. Staff person #2 was in the crib area, sitting in a rocking chair holding an infant, with the chair facing the back wall. Staff person #1 and #3 were in the other half of the room, outside the crib area. Upon approaching staff person #2, it was observed that their eyes were closed and remained closed for a few seconds, before opening them. The 4 month old infant they were holding appeared to be asleep, as the child's eyes were closed and remained closed.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The health and safety training update in the file for staff person #3, hired before 10/4/22, was dated 2/1/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2023
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“At approximately 2:00 pm in the infant room, staff person #1, #2 and #3 were in the infant room with 3 infants. Staff person #2 was in the crib area, sitting in a rocking chair holding an infant, with the chair facing the back wall. Staff person #1 and #3 were in the other half of the room, outside the crib area. Upon approaching staff person #2, it was observed that their eyes were closed and remained closed for a few seconds, before opening them. The 4 month old infant they were holding appeared to be asleep, as the child's eyes were closed and remained closed. In addition, there was an infant sleeping behind staff person #2 and because the child's face was behind a wall, none of the 3 staff could see the child's face.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2023
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“The most recent agreement in the file for child #1 and #2 did not specify the child's date of admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2023
3270.119 Infant sleep position
“At approximately 2:00 pm in the infant room, staff person #1, #2 and #3 were in the infant room with 3 infants. Staff person #2 was in the crib area, sitting in a rocking chair holding an infant, with the chair facing the back wall. Staff person #1 and #3 were in the other half of the room, outside the crib area. Upon approaching staff person #2, it was observed that their eyes were closed and remained closed for a few seconds, before opening them. The 4 month-old infant they were holding appeared to be asleep, as the child's eyes were closed and remained closed.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file for facility person #12 and #13 did not include 2 letters of reference. Based on observation and conversation with the operator, the individuals assist in the classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2023
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The most recent emergency contact information in the file for child #1 did not contain signed parental consent for minor first-aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2022
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“There was no TB screening in the file for facility person #12 and #13. Based on observation and conversation with the operator, the individuals assist in the classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2023
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The last two health assessments in the file for staff person #3 were dated 7/14/20 and 7/19/22. The last two health assessments in the file for staff person #9 were dated 9/28/20 and 10/8/22. The last two health assessments in the file for staff person #11 were dated 3/8/20 and 10/21/22. There was no health assessment in the file for facility person #12 and #13.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2022
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“The last two health reports in the file for child #2, a young toddler, were dated 8/11/21 and 7/11/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2022
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The fire testing report dated 8/19/22 included deficiencies at the time of the inspection. Based on conversation with the operator, the deficiencies were corrected, but there was no documentation of the corrections at the time of the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2022
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“Upon entering the infant room at approximately 10:16 am, staff person #4 and #11, as well as, facility person #12, were observed in the infant room with 6 children, a combined group of 4 infants and 2 young toddlers. At that time, an infant was observed sleeping in a bouncy seat. When the child was still sleeping in the seat at 10:26 am, staff were asked to remove the child from the seat.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for facility person #13, who lived out of state in the 5 years previous to volunteering at the facility, did not contain the child abuse clearance and sex offender clearance for that state.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2023
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The last two emergency drills on file at the facility were dated 8/23/21 and 9/15/22”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2022
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“The file for staff person #4 included a health and safety training dated 11/2/22, which was beyond their first 90 days of employment.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 2, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The last two fire safety trainings in the file for staff person #1 though #11 were dated 10/8/21 and 10/21/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2023
3270.119 Infant sleep position
“Upon entering the infant room at approximately 10:16 am, an infant was observed sleeping in a bouncy seat. When the child was still sleeping in the seat at 10:26 am, staff were told that the child could not sleep in the seat.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2022
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #1 through #12 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: FA/CPR training.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2022
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #1 through #13 were caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 through #13 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: FA/CPR training.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file for facility person #12 and #13 did not include 2 letters of reference. Based on observation and conversation with the operator, the individuals assist in the classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2023
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The most recent emergency contact information in the file for child #1 did not contain signed parental consent for minor first-aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2022
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“There was no TB screening in the file for facility person #12 and #13. Based on observation and conversation with the operator, the individuals assist in the classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2023
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The last two health assessments in the file for staff person #3 were dated 7/14/20 and 7/19/22. The last two health assessments in the file for staff person #9 were dated 9/28/20 and 10/8/22. The last two health assessments in the file for staff person #11 were dated 3/8/20 and 10/21/22. There was no health assessment in the file for facility person #12 and #13.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2022
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“The last two health reports in the file for child #2, a young toddler, were dated 8/11/21 and 7/11/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2022
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The fire testing report dated 8/19/22 included deficiencies at the time of the inspection. Based on conversation with the operator, the deficiencies were corrected, but there was no documentation of the corrections at the time of the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2022
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“Upon entering the infant room at approximately 10:16 am, staff person #4 and #11, as well as, facility person #12, were observed in the infant room with 6 children, a combined group of 4 infants and 2 young toddlers. At that time, an infant was observed sleeping in a bouncy seat. When the child was still sleeping in the seat at 10:26 am, staff were asked to remove the child from the seat.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for facility person #13, who lived out of state in the 5 years previous to volunteering at the facility, did not contain the child abuse clearance and sex offender clearance for that state.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2023
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The last two emergency drills on file at the facility were dated 8/23/21 and 9/15/22”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2022
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“The file for staff person #4 included a health and safety training dated 11/2/22, which was beyond their first 90 days of employment.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 2, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The last two fire safety trainings in the file for staff person #1 though #11 were dated 10/8/21 and 10/21/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2023
3270.119 Infant sleep position
“Upon entering the infant room at approximately 10:16 am, an infant was observed sleeping in a bouncy seat. When the child was still sleeping in the seat at 10:26 am, staff were told that the child could not sleep in the seat.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2022
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #1 through #12 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: FA/CPR training.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2022
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #1 through #13 were caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 through #13 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: FA/CPR training.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2022
3270.94(a)(4) Hypothetical locations
“According to the fire drill log on file at the facility, the two most recent fire drills, dated 9/10/21 and 10/20/21 used the same hypothetical location.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2021
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The facility does not have verification of proof of purchase for the interconnected fire detection system, as required by current regulation.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 24, 2021
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The immunization record on file for Child #1 includes 2/3 Rotavirus vaccinations, 2/3 DTAP vaccinations, 2/3 Pneumococcal vaccinations, and 2/3 Polio vaccinations as recommended by the ACIP for a child this age.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2021
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The NSOR on file for Staff person #4, with a hire date of 3/31/21, is dated 11/2/21, more than 45 days after hire, 5/15/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2021
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The PA Child Abuse clearance on file for Staff person #4, with a hire date of 3/31/21, was obtained for volunteer purposes.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2021
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The pediatric first aid/CPR certification on file for Staff person #2, with a hire date of 6/21/21, is dated 10/8/21, more than 90 days after hire, 9/19/21, as required following the implementation of the current regulations. The pediatric first aid/CPR certification on file for Staff person #4, with a hire date of 3/31/21, is dated 7/24/21, more than 90 days after hire, 6/29/21, as required following the implementation of the current regulations”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2021
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #1 are dated 2/20/19 and 4/23/21, more than 24 months apart. The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #3 are dated 8/21/19 and 11/1/21, more than 24 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2021
3270.31(h)/3270.192(2)(iii) Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The verification of completed health and safety training on file for Staff person #2, with a hire date of 6/21/21, is dated 10/28/21, more than 90 days after hire, 9/19/21, as required following the implementation of the current regulations. The file for Staff person #4, with a hire date of 6/21/21, does not include verification of completed health and safety training, which was to be completed within 90 days after hire, 6/29/21, as required following the implementation of the current regulations.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 1, 2022
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FAQ
Yes. Carlow University Early LRG Center 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 June 29, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 26 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 26 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.
52, 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.
Monthly tuition from $877 to $1,558, as it lists it.
(412) 578-6314.
3333 5th Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. The nearest other daycare we list is Miss Jala and Friends, 0.3 miles away.