Kindercare Learning Center/Norwin Ave
8895 Norwin Ave, Irwin, PA
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Center for Learning and Belonging
- licensed capacity
- 51
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Center for Learning and Belonging
Center for Learning and Belonging is a child care center in Irwin, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 51 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 78 rules across 10 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 51 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 51 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
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State record
Inspection reports for Center for Learning and Belonging
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 51 children
- License number
- #CER-00243300
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 3, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 10 of 10 visits · 78 rules in all · 75 corrected
- Records and paperwork 15
- Health, medication and illness 12
- Safety and hazards 11
- Supervision and ratios 10
- Staff training and qualifications 8
- Building, equipment and play areas 8
- Safe sleep 6
- Background checks 4
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Transportation 1
- Food and nutrition 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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Aug 3, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“THIRD CITATION At approximately 1:35pm 16 children, to include 2 young school age and 14 preschool children, were observed to be on rest equipment in the Preschool Basement Classroom. Five of the children were observed to lack 2 feet of space on 3 sides of their rest equipment. A chart had been put into place identifying placement but did not account for additional children that were present at the time of the inspection, and it appeared that not all equipment was moved as intended to allow for appropriate spacing. FACILITY PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 5.5.26 AND 6.10.26.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2026
Jun 10, 2026Inspection28 rules cited
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“The first aid kit in the downstairs Preschool Room was observed in an unlocked bookbag on a chair. The first aid kit was accessible to preschool and school age children receiving care in the space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2026
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“A loose crib sheet was observed on one of the cribs in Room A.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The updates to the fire safety training on file for Staff Person #2, #3 and #4 exceeded 12 months between trainings. This is evidenced by trainings dated 11.6.24 and 12.12.25 for Staff Person #2, 11.4.24 and 12.15.25 for Staff Person #3 and 11.4.24 and 12.14.25 for Staff Person #4.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“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. Staff Person #2 recently updated their personal information at the facility which included information that they had resided outside the state of PA from approximately February 2020 through June 2021. This information would have required Staff Person #2 to provide out of state clearances prior to starting in a child care taking position at the facility. At this time, Staff Person #2 has resided in the State of PA for 60 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2026
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The written staff evaluation on file for Staff Person #2 was not signed off by the Director at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2026
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“Two outlets were observed to be missing protective receptable covers in the downstairs Preschool Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2026
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Diaper creams and a diaper spray were observed under the changing table in Classroom A. The diaper creams and spray were accessible to children receiving care in the classroom. A bottle of hand sanitizer was observed in a bookbag on a chair in the downstairs Preschool Room. The hand sanitizer was accessible to preschool and school age children receiving care in the space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026
3270.66(b) Original container
“Unlabeled spray bottles, reported to contain bleach water solutions, were observed on a shelf in Classroom B and in a locked cabinet in the downstairs Preschool Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2026
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“The file for Staff Person #2 lacked 5.5 hours of annual child care training in their respective training year of June 2024-June 2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026
3270.241(b)(10) Child health. Sections 3270.131-3270.134(a) and 3270.136-3270.138.
“The file for Child #1, a young school ager, contained health reports dated 10.10.24 and 1.6.25. The file lacked a 5-year-old health assessment required prior to enrollment in Kindergarten.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2026
3270.182(2) Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“The file for Child #1, who is reported to no longer be enrolled at the facility, lacked a withdrawal date for the last day of care for the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2026
3270.171(c) Safe routes posted
“Written notification of safe routes was not posted in a conspicuous location at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2026
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“A soiled diaper was observed in the garbage can in the restroom in Room A. The garbage can in the restroom was not hands-free which would not allow for appropriate disposal of a soiled diaper.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026
3270.133(6) Written consent
“Written parental consent was missing for teething drops for a child receiving care in Classroom A.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The file for Child #2, a preschool age child, lacked a current health report. The most recent health report on file was dated 4.3.25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2026
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“An emergency contact form was missing for a child receiving care in Classroom A.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2026
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact forms for Children #1 and #2 lacked the complete addresses for the release persons listed.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2026
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“At approximately 12:38 Staff Person #1 was observed to be providing care to 6 older toddlers. Staff Person #1 was unable to see a child near the door to front porch from their position on the other side of the classroom. SECOND CITATION. THE FACILITY WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 5.5.26.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2026
3270.106(j) Prohibit items in crib
“An infant was observed to be sleeping in a crib with a head shaping pillow under their head. The facility did not have documentation from the child's physician addressing a medical condition for the infant and need for the head shaping pillow.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2026
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“At approximately 2:47pm, 3 young toddlers and 1 older toddler were observed to be sleeping on rest equipment in Classroom D. At approximately 12:38pm two older toddlers were observed to be on rest equipment in Room B. Two feet of space was not present on 3 sides of the rest equipment the children were resting on. SECOND CITATION. FACILITY PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 5.5.26.”
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“The rest equipment in Room B, the downstairs Preschool Room and Room D were observed to have numbers on the rest equipment. Charts were also in place identifying which child was to be on which cot. The numbers on the cots did not coordinate with the identifying name chart. It was reported that the name charts were new and the rest equipment all needed to be renumbered to match the name chart.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“A shelving unit containing bins for the children in the downstairs Preschool Room was observed to be leaning and to wobble when touched.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2026
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“A bin containing empty plastic bags was observed under the changing table in Classroom A. The plastic bags could be accessible to infants and a young toddler receiving care in Classroom A.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“The protective plastic coating on a playmat in the Sunroom was observed to be peeling in large sections. The sections did separate when pulled and created a choking hazard to the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2026
3270.82(j) Running water - diapering
“A source of running water for handwashing was not present at the changing table in Room D.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2026
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Peeling paint was observed on the 4 of the railings on the front porch play space. A section of peeling paint was also observed on the brick area on the left side of the front porch. Peeling paint was observed on some of the posts in the outdoor side play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“A cold air return vent in Classroom B was observed to be detached from the wall. In the downstairs Preschool Room, a section of carpeting was observed to be lifting creating a tripping hazard. In the outside back play space, an area of damaged siding with sharp edging was observed. The gate latch to the back play space was observed to have a peeling plastic coating, In the outside side play space, a section of the fencing was observed to be leaning and had come disconnected. Rust was also observed on some of the fencing posts in the outside side play space. On the outside porch play space, 6 of the fence pickets were observed to be loose, 1 fence picket was observed to have an exposed screw, and 1 fence picket was observed to have splintering wood.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2026
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“A written plan of daily activities was not posted in Room D.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2026
May 5, 2026Complaint investigation4 rules cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“At approximately 940am it was observed that staff #1 left 2 preschoolers and 4 older toddlers unsupervised in the rainbow room to answer the main door.”
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“At approximately 940am it was observed that staff #1 left 2 preschoolers and 4 older toddlers unsupervised in the rainbow room to answer the main door.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“In the sunroom/infant room, 2 infants were asleep in their cribs. The two cribs were touching and did not have 2 ft of space on 3 sides of the cribs in use. One crib was in the corner by an exit; it had 2 walls touching on two sides and the other crib touching on the third side. The second crib had a wall touching one side, the first crib touching another side, and a stack of sleeping cots on its third side.”
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Two of the gates in the front porch play space were cracked with sharp edges and pinch points.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026
May 5, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“At approximately 940am it was observed that staff #1 left 2 preschoolers and 4 older toddlers unsupervised in the rainbow room to answer the main door.”
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“At approximately 940am it was observed that staff #1 left 2 preschoolers and 4 older toddlers unsupervised in the rainbow room to answer the main door.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“In the sunroom/infant room, 2 infants were asleep in their cribs. The two cribs were touching and did not have 2 ft of space on 3 sides of the cribs in use. One crib was in the corner by an exit; it had 2 walls touching on two sides and the other crib touching on the third side. The second crib had a wall touching one side, the first crib touching another side, and a stack of sleeping cots on its third side.”
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Two of the gates in the front porch play space were cracked with sharp edges and pinch points.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026
Oct 30, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“The file for Staff Person #1 lacked an initial health assessment and tuberculosis screening that had been completed within 12 months prior to starting in a child care taking position. The health report and tuberculosis screening were dated 28 days after starting in a child care taking position.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for Staff Person #1 lacked a completed NSOR Certificate prior to starting in a child care taking position. The NSOR Certificate on file was dated 11 days after starting in a child care taking position.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2025
3270.34(c) Employed and present 30 hrs/wk
“The facility does not have a Director employed and present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2025
Oct 30, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“The file for Staff Person #1 lacked an initial health assessment and tuberculosis screening that had been completed within 12 months prior to starting in a child care taking position. The health report and tuberculosis screening were dated 28 days after starting in a child care taking position.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for Staff Person #1 lacked a completed NSOR Certificate prior to starting in a child care taking position. The NSOR Certificate on file was dated 11 days after starting in a child care taking position.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2025
3270.34(c) Employed and present 30 hrs/wk
“The facility does not have a Director employed and present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2025
Jun 10, 2025Inspection11 rules cited
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“The facility lacked verification that they had submitted their annual letters to the local traffic safety authorities notifying them of their location and use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2025
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“The file for Staff Person #2 lacked 3 of their 12 hours of annual child care training during the assessed year of 6.2023 through 6.2024. The additional 3 hours of training had been completed in 9.2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2025
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The facility exceeded 12 months since their last emergency drill. The most recent emergency drill on file was dated 10.31.23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2025
3270.133(3) Name on bottle
“In the Basement Preschool classroom, an unlabeled children's Tylenol and an unlabeled Albuterol inhaler were observed in the medication bin. The medications were reported to be present for a child in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2025
3270.131(d)(3)/3270.131(e)(3) Current medication and reason/Dismissal policy
“At the time of the inspection the file for Child #2 lacked verification that the child had received their 12-15 month MMR, Varicella, HIB and Pneumococcal vaccinations and their 15-18 month DTAP and 12-23 month Hep A vaccinations. The updated immunization record was not on file until 6.10.25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2025
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The file for Child #1, a preschool age child, lacked a current health report that had been completed within the last 12 months. The most recent health report on file for Child #1 was dated 9.27.23. The file for Child #2, an older toddler, lacked an updated health report that had been completed within the last 12 months. The most recent health report on file was dated 3.4.24. A current health report, dated 6.2.25, was not obtained until 6.10.25. The health reports on file for Child #3, a preschool age child, exceeded 12 months between examinations on 11.28.23 and 2.5.25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact form for Child #3 lacked the complete addresses for the release persons listed.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2025
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The files for Children #1 and #3 lacked current child service reports that had been completed within the last 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2025
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“The rest equipment in Classroom D was observed to be labeled with numbers. A chart identifying which number belonged to each child in the classroom was not in place at the time of the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for Staff Person #1 lacked a signed disclosure statement prior to starting at the facility. The signed disclosure statement on file was dated 13 days after starting at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2025
3270.133(2) Written instructions
“Written instructions from the prescribing physician were missing for an Albuterol Inhaler in the Basement Preschool classroom medication bin.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2025
Oct 28, 2024Inspection29 rules cited
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment
“The health assessment on file for Staff Person #2 lacked information that they had been examined for communicable diseases and the results of that examination and the physician's assessment of their suitability to provide child care. The current health assessment on file for Staff Person #1 lacked information related to an examination for communicable diseases.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“An emergency contact form was missing for one of the children receiving care in the Sunroom/Infant Classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact forms for Child #2, #3 and #4 lacked the addresses of the release persons listed.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2024
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The emergency contact forms for Children #2 and #4 lacked the health insurance coverage and policy number for the child. The emergency contact form for Child #3 lacked the insurance policy number for the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2024
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact forms on file for Children #2 and #4 lacked the work address of the parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2024
3270.123(b) Parent receives original
“The original agreements were observed on file for Children #1, #2 and #3.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2024
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“The current agreements on file for Children #1 and #3 lacked an admission date.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2024
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“The current agreement on file for Children #1 and #3 lacked the designated release persons to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2024
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“The current agreements on file for Children #1 and #3 lacked the arrival and departure times for the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2024
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The files for Children #1, #3 and #5 lacked acceptable assessments of the child's development that had been completed within the last 6 months. The assessments on file were screening tools and not developmental assessments.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2024
3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2) Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid
“The agreement for Child #2 lacked the fee to be charged and the date the fee is to be paid.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2024
3270.123(a) Signed
“The file for Child #4 lacked an agreement that had been signed by the operator and the parent. The current agreement on file for Child #2 lacked an Operator signature.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2024
3270.107 Refrigerator
“The refrigerator in Classroom D was missing an operable thermometer.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Damaged plaster was observed around the sink area in the Basement Classroom. An area of damaged plaster was also observed along the wall at the bottom of the steps in the Basement Classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On the fencing in the outdoor play space 5 zip ties were observed to have been looped through the fencing and then cut. The ends of the cut zip ties were sharp and caused a hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“A bottle of white out was observed on a desk and could be accessible to preschool children receiving care in the Basement Classroom. The white out was labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2024
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“One uncovered electrical outlet was observed in Classroom D.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2024
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The file for Staff Person #1 lacked a written evaluation that had been completed by the Director within the last 12 months. The most recent evaluation on file was dated 2.27.23.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2024
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The disclosure statements on file for Staff Person's #4, #5 and #7 lacked a date of signature. The updates to the State Police and Child Abuse Clearances on file for Staff Person #2 exceeded 60 months between update. This was evidenced by State Police Clearances dated 2.1.19 and 3.20.24 and Child Abuse Clearances dated 1.10.19 and 2.5.24.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The files for Staff Person's #1 and #3 lacked current fire safety training that had been completed within the last 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2024
3270.27(d) Plan posted
“The emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2024
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The updates to the emergency plan review for Staff Person #1 exceeded 12 months between trainings on 8.24.23 and 9.30.24. The file for Staff Person #3 lacked current emergency plan training that had been completed within the last 12 months. The most recent training on file for Staff Person #3 was dated 6.2.23.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2024
3270.18(a) On file at facility
“A copy of the current insurance policy was not on file at the time of the inspection. The policy on file expired on 10.1.24.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The file for Staff Person #7, who was observed to be caring for children alone, lacked verification that they had completed their 1-hour health and safety training update. The completion of all required health and safety training requirements is required prior to caring for children unsupervised.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2024
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for Staff Person #5 lacked verification of 2 years of experience to qualify them for the position they were observed to be performing. The file for Staff Person #7 lacked verification that their education qualified them for the position they were observed to be performing.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The files for Staff Person #5 and #7 lacked two written, nonfamily references attesting to their suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The facility exceeded 30 days between fire detection system testing on 7.2.24 and 8.2.24 and then between testing on 8.30.24 and 10.1.24.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2024
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“The current certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location at the facility. The posted certificate expired in January 2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The file for Staff Person #6 lacked an initial health assessment and tuberculosis screening that had been completed within 12 months prior to restarting at the facility. The health assessments on file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 24 months between examinations on 2.14.22 and 4.1.24.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024
Jun 20, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“At the time of the unannounced inspection on 6.20.24, the last documented fire alarm testing occurred on 5.17.24. The alarms are required to be tested and documented every 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2024
3270.34(c) Employed and present 30 hrs/wk
“The facility does not have a qualified Director employed at the facility and present a minimum of 30 hours per week.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2024
Jun 20, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“At the time of the unannounced inspection on 6.20.24, the last documented fire alarm testing occurred on 5.17.24. The alarms are required to be tested and documented every 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2024
3270.34(c) Employed and present 30 hrs/wk
“The facility does not have a qualified Director employed at the facility and present a minimum of 30 hours per week.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2024
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Oct 16, 2023Inspection9 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The disclosure statement for Staff person #1 is dated 4/28/23 which is after hire date (see LIS code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2023
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The emergency plan training on file for staff person #2 was dated 6/14/23 which was not at the time of initial employment (see LIS code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2023
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The immunization record on file for Child #2 does not include verification of an annual influenza vaccination, as recommended annually by the ACIP.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“It was observed on the front porch of the facility that is used for outdoor play space that there is loose carpet that could potentially cause a tripping hazard. In the back outdoor playground, it was observed that the chain link fencing is not attached to the upper support bars.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2023
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.192(3) Exam communicable disease/Health assessment, TB test
“The current health assessment on file for Staff person #2 indicates that the staff person has a communicable/contagious disease, with no additional information given,”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2023
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“The agreement on file for Child #1 does not include the date of admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2023
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“It was observed in Room D that there were magnetic tiles toys that were cracked and not in good repair.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2023
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Under the window in Room F it was observed that there was peeling and chipping paint.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2023
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The initial health assessment for Staff person #2 is dated 6/5/23 which is after their hire date (see LIS code sheet). The initial health assessment for Staff person #3 is dated 6/18/23 which is after their hire date (see LIS code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2023
Jun 12, 2023Complaint investigation3 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The fire detection testing log had dates of testing from 1-6-23 to 2-6-23, 3-6-23 to 4-6-23 and 5-5-23 with not a current testing as of 6-12-23. These dates are all over the 30 day time period required for testing the fire detection system.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2023
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“*During the ratio and supervision check at the beginning of inspection it was observed that Staff #1 was in the Toddler Room with 3 YT and 1 OT who were napping, the lights were off in the room and there was no natural light causing the room to be too dark so that the children could not be seen.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2023
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“**During the ratio and supervision check at the beginning of inspection it was observed that Staff #1 was in the Toddler Room with 3 YT and 1 OT who were napping, the lights were off in the room and there was no natural light causing the room to be too dark so that the children could not be seen.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2023
Jun 12, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The fire detection testing log had dates of testing from 1-6-23 to 2-6-23, 3-6-23 to 4-6-23 and 5-5-23 with not a current testing as of 6-12-23. These dates are all over the 30 day time period required for testing the fire detection system.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2023
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“*During the ratio and supervision check at the beginning of inspection it was observed that Staff #1 was in the Toddler Room with 3 YT and 1 OT who were napping, the lights were off in the room and there was no natural light causing the room to be too dark so that the children could not be seen.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2023
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“**During the ratio and supervision check at the beginning of inspection it was observed that Staff #1 was in the Toddler Room with 3 YT and 1 OT who were napping, the lights were off in the room and there was no natural light causing the room to be too dark so that the children could not be seen.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2023
Dec 6, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The file for child #1 lacks verification of a current Influenza vaccine administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2023
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“At 11:27 a.m., observed 3 young toddlers unsupervised in the young toddler room (Room A). Staff person #1 then entered the room from the adjoining bathroom. Staff person #1 was unable to see, direct, and assess the children from the bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2022
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“At 11:27 a.m., observed 3 young toddlers unsupervised in the young toddler room (Room A). Staff person #1 then entered the room from the adjoining bathroom. Staff person #1 was unable to see, direct, and assess the children from the bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2022
3270.107 Refrigerator
“The refrigerator in the infant room measured at 50° F.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2022
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Observed chipping paint to the right of the exit door frame in the basement classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2022
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“At 11:27 a.m., observed 3 young toddlers unsupervised in the young toddler room (Room A). Staff person #1 then entered the room from the adjoining bathroom. Staff person #1 was unable to see, direct, and assess the children from the bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2022
Sep 13, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
3270.133(6) Written consent
“Written parental consent was missing for a Tylenol intended for a child in care at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2022
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid kit in Classroom A was observed to be missing gauze.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2022
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for Facility Person #1 lacked the current disclosure statement. The disclosure statement on file was an older version and did not include all needed information required by the CPSL.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2022
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The facility lacked proof of purchase for the interconnected fire detection system.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Center for Learning and Belonging
Is Center for Learning and Belonging licensed?
Yes. Center for Learning and Belonging is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Center for Learning and Belonging last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 3, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Center for Learning and Belonging had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 78 rules across 10 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 75 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 Center for Learning and Belonging care for?
51, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Center for Learning and Belonging accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Center for Learning and Belonging's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Center for Learning and Belonging cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (724) 382-5004 to ask.
What is Center for Learning and Belonging's phone number?
(724) 382-5004.
Where is Center for Learning and Belonging?
1001 Pennsylvania Ave, Irwin, PA 15642. The nearest other daycare we list is JB's Bright Beginnings, 0.4 miles away.