The Learning Loft on Baum
5732 Baum Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA
5.0· 1 review
Carriage House Childrens Center
- licensed capacity
- 283
- open each week
- 5 days
We are a directory, not the daycare. We cannot hold a spot, enroll a child or answer questions about care.
Own this daycare? Claim it
About
About Carriage House Childrens Center
Carriage House Childrens Center is a child care center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 283 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with full-time care, infant care, part-time care and pre-k. It says it provides meals.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 35 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KSummer campMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyNAEYC accredited
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Ask the daycare
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 283 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Programs | Full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
|---|---|
| Approach | Play-based |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Discounts | 5% sibling discount on tuition for the oldest child (children enrolled full-time for 12 months) |
| Accreditation | NAEYC accredited |
| Licensed capacity | 283 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Carriage House Childrens Center has not listed its tuition.
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition.
State record
Inspection reports for Carriage House Childrens Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 283 children
- License number
- #CER-00257110
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 22, 2026: 8 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 35 rules in all · 34 corrected
- Safety and hazards 8
- Building, equipment and play areas 8
- Health, medication and illness 7
- Records and paperwork 3
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Safe sleep 1
- Background checks 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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.
Own this daycare? Add your response to the state record
See all 8 visits
Apr 22, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“In the Toddler room, the children's resting mats were not labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2026
3270.133(1) Original container
“The first aid bag in the Young Toddler Room contained two children's EpiPen medications, and the first aid bag in Room 102 contained one child's EpiPen medication that were not in the original containers.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2026
3270.94(a)(9) Written record
“The facility's fire drill log contained documentation of conducting a fire drill on 12/19/25 but the time of the drill and the hypothetical location of the fire was not listed.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2026
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact form in the file for child #1 did not contain the enrolling parent's work address and telephone number.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2026
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The file for Staff Person #1 contained a written evaluation dated 11/21/25 but was not within 12 months of hire. The file for Staff Person #2 contained a written evaluation dated 3/2/26 but was not within 12 months of hire. The file for Staff Person #3 contained written evaluations dated more than 12 months apart (3/31/25 and 4/9/26). The file for Staff Person #4 did not contain a written evaluation within the last 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“In Room 305, two first aid bags were observed placed on chairs and were accessible to children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2026
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“A handwashing sign was not posted near the toilet in the children's restrooms in Room 104 and in the Toddler Room. In the girls' restroom next to the gym, a handwashing sign was not posted near the toilet in the second stall.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2026
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“The trash receptacles in the girls' and boys' restrooms were not equipped with lids.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2026
Oct 29, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“In the gym, an electrical outlet was missing two protective receptacle covers where children 5 years of age and younger were receiving care.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2025
3270.151(c)(1) Physical examination
“The file for Staff Person #1 contained documentation of a health assessment that the physician marked 'no' to conducting a physical examination.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“In the AP-1 room's closet, a children's foam climber block was observed to be torn on the corners, exposing the interior and was not in good repair. Plastic bins containing children's toys were observed to be cracked with rough edges and not in good repair in Room 107 (2 bins), Room 102 (1 bin), and Room 105 (1 bin).”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2025
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for Staff Person #2, identified as a Group Supervisor, lacked qualification documents for the position in which the staff person is performing.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2025
3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle
“Trash that had been contaminated by human secretions was contained in a receptacle that was not plastic-lined or lidded in the AP-1 room.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2025
3270.66(b) Original container
“A spray bottle of Goo Gone that is labeled, "Keep out of reach of children" was observed stored above children's food in the closet in Room 102.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2025
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“The waste receptacles located near the sinks in the Young Toddler Porch room and the Toddler Porch room were not lidded.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2025
May 20, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“SECOND CITATION The file for Facility Person #3 did not contain documentation of fire safety training within the last 12 months. Previously cited on SIN-00263788. The files for all other Facility Persons are now in compliance.”
Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2025
Apr 8, 2025Inspection11 rules cited
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Two plastic bins in Room 107 and one plastic bin in Room 101 that contained children's toys were observed to be cracked and not in good repair. In the Young Toddler room, a green laundry bin was observed to have a cracked handle and was not in good repair.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2025
3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle
“In the Older Infant room, it was observed that used nasal tissues were not in a closed, plastic-lined receptacle. In Room 105, it was observed that used nasal tissues were in a plastic-lined receptacle but did not have a closed lid.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2025
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“The health assessment in the file for Facility Person #4 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The files for Facility Persons #2 and #3 did not contain documentation of fire safety training within the last 12 months.”
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for Facility Person #1, who was provisionally hired, lacked documentation of application of the Child Abuse and Neglect Registry clearance for the state of Virginia where the facility person resided in 5 years prior to date of hire as required under the CPSL (See IS Code Sheet). The file for Facility Person #1 now has current Child Abuse and Neglect clearance results from the state of Virginia.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2025
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The two most recent child service reports in the file for child #2 are dated more than 6 months apart: 11/22/23 and 11/1/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“In Room 107, a bottle of disinfectant spray that states, "Keep out of reach of children" was observed near the sink accessible to children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2025
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact form in the file for child #1 did not contain documentation of the enrolling parent's work address and telephone number.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2025
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“The file for Facility Person #1 did not contain documentation of a TB test at initial employment.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“In Room 105, peeling paint was observed on the wall below the windows in the room and in the children's restroom near the paper towel dispenser. In Room 107, peeling paint was observed on the wall near the windows in the room.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2025
3270.66(b) Original container
“In Room 105, toxins that included several bottles of disinfectant spray and baby oil were observed stored on a shelf above food. In Room 108, toxins that included Epson Salt and baby oil were observed stored on a shelf above food.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2025
Jan 13, 2025Visit3 rules cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“Based on staff statements, on 1/8/25, Child #1 was left alone and unsupervised in Room 101's bathroom from approximately 3:30-3:45pm while the group transitioned to the Gymnasium and without staff person #1 being aware that the child was not with the group.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2025
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“Based on staff statements, on 1/8/25, Child #1 was left alone and unsupervised in Room 101's bathroom from approximately 3:30-3:45pm while the group transitioned to the Gymnasium and without staff person #1 being aware that the child was not with the group.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2025
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“Based on staff statements, on 1/8/25, Child #1 was left alone and unsupervised in Room 101's bathroom from approximately 3:30-3:45pm while the group transitioned to the Gymnasium and without staff person #1 being aware that the child was not with the group.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2025
Apr 25, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Observed dirt and debris under the the mat on the diaper changing table in the Toddler Room.”
Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2024
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The parent letter explaining the emergency procedures did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2024
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The most recent documentation of trainings regarding the facility's emergency plan in the files for Staff Person #1 through #8 exceeded 12 months between trainings.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2024
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“Observed teeth marks on the foam peg fish and alphabet tiles in the AP2 Room. This creates a potential choking hazard for children who may still be placing objects in their mouths.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed two bent metal plates with rough edges at the bottom of the wall on the right in the gym. Observed two nails protruding from the floor where a baseboard had been removed on the left side of the gym. Observed exposed bolts protruding from the bases of the toilets in the Toddler Room, Room #101, 105, and 107.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2024
Apr 3, 2023Inspection11 rules cited
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for Child #1, a Preschool Child, did not include an updated health report conducted within the past 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2023
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“Emergency contact forms were not present in the Music Room for the children receiving care.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed leaves and trash in the exit stairwell of the Toddler Room. Observed linoleum peeling under the food cabinet and a molding separating from the left corner by the exit of the Young Toddler Room. Observed ceiling tiles stained from water damage in the corner of the music room.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2023
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Observed Aquafor healing ointment, which was accessible to children, in an unlocked drawer in Room 104.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2023
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The most recent evaluations in the files for Staff Person #4, #5 and #6 exceeded 12 months between evaluations. The files for Staff Person #7 and #8 did not include an evaluation conducted within the past 12 months (March, 2022).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The most recent State Police and FBI clearances in the file for Staff Person #3 exceeded 60 months between clearances.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #-9 and #10 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): 10-Hour Health and Safety Training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“The Pediatric First Aid/CPR in the files for Staff Person #1 and #2 was conducted more than 90 days after start date (See LIS Code Sheet)..”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2023
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“Observed adult scissors that were accessible to children in Room 102 and 107.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2023
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“Instructions for how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically were not posted at the facility .”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2023
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The most recent health assessments in the file for Staff Person #10 exceeded 24 months between assessments.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2023
Apr 12, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
3270.131(d)(5) Immunization record
“The immunization record for child #2 lacked an influenza vaccination in accordance with the ACIP.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 27, 2022
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“The file for staff person #8 lacked pediatric first aid and CPR training within 90 days of hire (SEE LIS CODE SHEET). The file for staff person #11, #13, #15, #16, #17, and #18 lacked pediatric first aid and CPR training within 90 days of hire, have current certification on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2022
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“Returning staff person #3, #5, and #7 lacked 12 training hours from 12/19/20-12/19/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“The file for staff person #1, #3, #4, #5, and #6 completed first-aid and CPR training after the pervious certificate expired.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #2, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, #13, #14, #15,#16, #17, and #18 all contained the old disclosure statement.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2022
3270.75(a) In child care spaces
“The multi-purpose room, music room, and the young toddler room lacked a first-aid kit.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2022
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“The AP1, young toddler porch, older toddler porch, and multi purpose room lacked a daily activities schedule.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2022
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The emergency contact for child #1 lacked the physician's address.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2022
Reviews
Parent reviews
No parent reviews yet
If your child goes or went here, your review helps other parents. We check every review against our review guidelines.
Daycares near Carriage House Childrens Center
Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh
5738 Darlington Rd, Pittsburgh, PA
Stubblefields Home Childcare
Pittsburgh, PA 15208 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Jewish Community Center
5738 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
JLC Learning & Community Center
725 S Linden Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
Hillel Academy of Pittsburgh
5685 Beacon St, Pittsburgh, PA
The Early Learning Center at Yeshiva
6401 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
La Escuelita Arcoiris
5915 Beacon St Ste 2, Pittsburgh, PA
5.0· 5 reviews
Beth Shalom Early Childhood Dept
5915 Beacon St, Pittsburgh, PA
4.3· 16 reviews
FAQ
Questions about Carriage House Childrens Center
Is Carriage House Childrens Center licensed?
Yes. Carriage House Childrens Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Carriage House Childrens Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 22, 2026, with 8 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Carriage House Childrens Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 35 rules across 6 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 34 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 Carriage House Childrens Center care for?
283, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Carriage House Childrens Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Carriage House Childrens Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Carriage House Childrens Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 421-0300 to ask.
What is Carriage House Childrens Center's phone number?
(412) 421-0300.
Where is Carriage House Childrens Center?
5604 Solway St, Pittsburgh, PA 15217. The nearest other daycare we list is Jewish Community Center, 0.4 miles away.