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Childrens Express Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 65
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Childrens Express Learning Center
Childrens Express Learning Center is a child care center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 65 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and preschool.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 29 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsBefore- and after-schoolAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: school-age children
6 wk
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 65 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 11 yrs |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, preschool and toddler care |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 65 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Childrens Express Learning Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Childrens Express Learning Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 65 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00245671
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 15, 2026: 16 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 29 rules in all · 28 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 8
- Safety and hazards 6
- Records and paperwork 5
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Food and nutrition 2
- Background checks 1
- 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 15, 2026Inspection16 rules cited
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“The file for staff # 2 lacked 12 out of 12 required hours of annual childcare training, from 12/19/24 to 12/19/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2026
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“The Certificate of Compliance posted in a conspicuous location used by parents was dated 12/22/24-12/22/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2026
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The file for child #1 lacked signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff #1 contained a current FBI clearance dated 4/6/26 that was not renewed within 60 months from the previous FBI clearance dated 1/28/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for staff #2 contained a Mandated Reporter training that (does not meet the minimum of three hours/ is not from an approved source/ is not intended for an appropriate target audience).”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2026
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“There was a power strip with 1 uncovered electrical outlet accessible to children 5 years of age or younger in the YT room.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2026
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The file for child # 1 a preschooler contained a current health report dated 8/27/26. The report was obtained after 12 months the prior report was dated 6/24/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2026
3270.66(d) Toxic plants not permitted
“There were Boxwood, Black Walnut (juglans nigra) and a Juniperus plans considerate toxic. The plans are by the entry way stairs accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“There was a vinyl sheet lifting away from the floor creating a tripping hazard I the infant room. The OT room door gate handle was broken; the vinyl flooring was lifting creating a tripping hazard and there was a damaged metal vent by the bookshelf. The preschool room alphabet carpet was damage along the trim. The facility entrance landscape was not done; there were two black area rugs half laying on the ramp creating a tripping hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2026
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“There was a cracked blue bin in the infant room. There was a broken red toy in the preschool room. There were 2 cracked clear plastic bins, The toy kitchen door was cracked in the pre-k room. There were 3 dirty riding toys, the toys were holding water and leaves, there was a spinner toy with an exposed bolt and there was a broken edge on the blue toy house in the playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2026
3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated
“There was a blue lunch box on top of the cubbies Infront of the YT room that contained chicken nuggets.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2026
3270.107 Refrigerator
“The thermometer in the YT room refrigerator was reading 50°.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2026
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“The file for staff #1lacked written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2026
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“The file for child # 2 lacked the information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation, on the Emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2026
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“The file for child #3 a young toddler contained a current health report dated 7/10/26 that was obtained after 6 months from the previous health report dated 10/3/25”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2026
3270.66(b) Original container
“There was a Seventh Generation Disinfecting Multi-Surface cleaner store with a formula can.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2026
Sep 10, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“The sealant silicone around the pre-k room bathroom sink was damaged making the sink feels lose.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“There were 2 cracked clear bins in the preschool room. There were 2 cracked blue bins in the cubby's upstairs in the hallway. There was a broken wihite hamper basket in the the hallway.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2025
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The file for child # 1 a preschooler contained a current health report dated 3/5/25. The report was obtained after 12 months the prior report was dated 2/27/24.”
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“There was 1 uncovered outlet accessible to children 5 years of age or younger in the preschool room.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2025
Apr 10, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“There were 2 cracked bins in the Pre-K/SA room.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“The laundry room door was malfunctioning, the door does not stay closed making the laundry room accessible to the children. The entry hallway closet door hook latch was broken.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“There was an unlocked closet door that contains different cleaning materials like, Clorox, disinfecting wipes, Paint cans and cleaning sprays, labeled " Keep out of reach of children" on the hallway across from the infant room accessible to children. There was an All free and clear mighty pacs can labeled " Keep out of reach of children" in the 1st bathroom to the left across from the OT room accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2025
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“There was an exposed screw sticking out in the Pre-k/SA room cubbies.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2025
Sep 11, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“The files for child # 1 and 2 lacked the information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation, on the Emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“There was a broken plastic bin in the preschool room. There were foam blocks with teeth marks in the old toddler room. There was a cracked bin in the infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“There were 3 broken ceiling tiles, one ceiling tile with water damaged, and 3 cracked light covers in the preschool room. There were 2 broken ceiling tiles and one ceiling tile with water damage in the Pre-k/ SA room. There was a broken light cover in the infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The file for child # 2 lacked the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“According to the Fire Detection System Test Log, the tests were greater than 30 days apart from3/15/24 to 4/15/24 and 5/14/24 to 6/14/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024
Sep 27, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“The lid to the garbage can in the downstairs PreK restroom was not connecting, thus not allowing the can to open using the hands-free method. Children who are potty training were present in the classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2023
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The emergency contact form for Child #3 lacked the health insurance policy number for the child's health insurance.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2023
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact form for Child #2 lacked the address for one of the release persons listed.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2023
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“The exit leading from the Young Toddler Classroom to the outside was observed to have a garbage can and chairs in front of it which obstructed the exit.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2023
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“The file for Staff Person #1 lacked a completed tuberculosis screening within 12 months prior to starting at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2023
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The emergency contact form for Child #1 lacked the address of the child's physician. The emergency contact form for Child #3 lacked the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2023
Sep 26, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact form for child #1 lacked the release person information.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2022
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The updates to the health assessments on file for Facility Person #1 exceeded 24 months between examinations.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2022
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for Facility Person #2 lacked the current disclosure statement. The signed disclosure statement on file was an older version and did not include all required information. The updates to the Mandated Reporter Trainings on file for Facility Person #1 exceeded 60 months The mandated reporter trainings on file were dated 4.20.16 and 9.3.21.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2022
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“In the outdoor play space two cracked bins with sharp edges were observed. In Classroom #4 one cracked bin with a potential pinch point was observed.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Childrens Express Learning Center
Is Childrens Express Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Childrens Express Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Childrens Express Learning Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 15, 2026, with 16 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Childrens Express Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 29 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 28 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 Childrens Express Learning Center care for?
65, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Childrens Express Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Childrens Express Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Childrens Express Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 795-7195 to ask.
What is Childrens Express Learning Center's phone number?
(412) 795-7195.
Where is Childrens Express Learning Center?
315 Center New Texas Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15239. The nearest other daycare we list is Extended Day Services LLC Oblock Elementary, 0.3 miles away.