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Children's Learning Ladder
- licensed capacity
- 49
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Children's Learning Ladder
Children's Learning Ladder is a child care center in Murrysville, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 49 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with preschool and toddler care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidy
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- 12 months to 6 years
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 49 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | 12 months to 6 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | Preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| More | Founded 1983 |
| Licensed capacity | 49 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Children's Learning Ladder
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 49 children
- License number
- #CER-00258651
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 13, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 17 rules in all · 17 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Safety and hazards 4
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Background checks 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Records and paperwork 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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May 13, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“In the upstairs bathroom a hand-washing sign was not posted by the changing table.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The file for staff person #1 lacked firesafety training that was completed 12 months from the previous firesafety training. The firesafety training in the file is dated 1/31/25 and 4/1/26. The file for staff person #2 lacked firesafety training that was completed 12 months from the previous firesafety training. The firesafety training in the file is dated 2/11/25 and 4/9/26.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #3 who was hired as an assistant group supervisor on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked a valid state police clearance. The state police clearance did not have a disseminated date on it.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On the wooden steps outside leading up to the office entrance it was observed that the wood on the steps was peeling away creating a visible hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2026
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The Fire Drill and Fire Detection Log was observed for 30-day smoke detector checks. There were 31 days between 3/13/26 to 4/13/26.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2026
May 7, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #2 who was hired on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked an NSOR verification certificate that was completed 60 months from the previous NSOR verification certificate. The NSOR verification certificates in the file are dated 11/6/19 and 1/16/25. The file for staff person #5 lacked an NSOR verification certificate that was completed prior to the date they began working with children (See LIS Code Sheet). The NSOR verification certificate in the file is dated 2/4/25.”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2025
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“In the downstairs preschool classroom in the restroom right inside the door a hand washing sign was observed not to be posted above the toilet.”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2025
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The file for child #1 who is a preschool child lacked a child health report that was completed 12 months from the previous child health report. The child health reports in the file were dated 10/10/23 and 12/3/24.”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The file for staff person #1 lacked firesafety training that was completed 12 months from the previous firesafety training. The firesafety trainings in the file are dated 5/25/23 and 6/21/24.”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2025
3270.36(b)(5) HS/GED + 2 yrs
“The file for staff person #3 lacked a high school diploma. The file for staff person #4 lacked a valid high school diploma. The high school diploma needs to be translated and evaluated.”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2025
May 10, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The most recent emergency contact form for Child #2 lacked the policy number for the child's health insurance.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2024
3270.72(d) Above ground window opening restricted to 6"
“One window in Classroom 3 was observed to be unrestricted allowing the window to open more than 6 inches.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2024
3270.37(c) Aides supervised all times
“Staff Person #2 was alone with a group of children while Staff Person #3 came to the first floor of the facility. Staff Person #2 lacked verification of 2500 hours of experience allowing them to be considered an AGS and to be unsupervised. Without the verification of experience Staff Person #2 is an Aide and must be supervised at all times.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2024
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iv) Each staff person meets quals/Transcript, diploma and letters
“The file for Staff Person #2 lacked verification of 2500 hours to qualify them for the position they were observed to be performing. The file only contained verification of 1,558.8 hours. Without verification of experience signed by a representative of the experiential entity, Staff Person #2 qualifies as an Aide.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The file for Staff Person #1 lacked completion of the updated 1-hour Health and Safety Training within 90 days of starting at the facility (refer to LIS code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2024
3270.241(b)(10) Child health. Sections 3270.131-3270.134(a) and 3270.136-3270.138.
“The most recent health reports on file for Children #1 and #3, young school agers, were completed when the children were 4 years of age. These health reports would not be acceptable by a school as documentation for a school age child. Acceptable school health reports are completed at ages 5 and 11.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2024
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 within 12 months prior to starting in a child care taking position at the facility. The initial health assessment was dated 551 days prior to started. A current health report was not on file until 149 days after starting at the facility. The tuberculosis screening on file was completed 825 days prior to starting. A current tuberculosis screening was not on file at the time of the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2024
May 11, 2023Inspection9 rules cited
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The most recent immunization record on file for Child #3 lacked verification that the child had received their Hepatitis A vaccination as recommended by the ACIP. A written exemption was not on file for the missing immunization.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2023
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for Staff Person #2 lacked an FBI Clearance that had been completed for DHS purposes. The FBI Clearance on file was completed for DOE purposes and is not acceptable for employment in a child care facility.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2023
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The written staff evaluations on file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 12 months between evaluations dated 2.3.22 and 3.21.23.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2023
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The updates to the emergency contact form for Child #4 exceeded 6 months between updates on 5.19.22 and 2.27.23. The agreements on file for Children #1, #2, #3 and #4 have exceeded 6 months since their last review. The last reviews for Children #1, #3 and #4 was in 8.2022 and the last review for Child #2 was 6.2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2023
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid kit in Classroom #3 was missing tweezers.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2023
3270.107 Refrigerator
“The refrigerator in Classroom #5 (Downstairs Preschool) was observed to be missing an operable thermometer.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2023
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The files for Children #1, #2, #3 and #4 lacked current approved developmental assessments that had been completed within the last 6 months. The most recent child service reports on file were completed in October 2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2023
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“The facility lacked documentation that they had submitted their emergency plan to the County Emergency Management Agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2023
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The facility exceeded 30 days between fire alarm testing on 1.4.23 and 2.7.23. At the time of the inspection on 5.11.23 the last documented testing was 4.3.23.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2023
May 3, 2022Inspection15 rules cited
3270.131(a) Health information
“The initial health assessment on file for Child #1 was completed 189 days after starting at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2022
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“Information as to how parents may access the current regulations was not posted in a conspicuous location.”
Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2022
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The facility lacked proof of purchase of the interconnected fire alarm system in the facility. The last documentation on monthly testing of the alarm system was completed in November 2021.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2022
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“The facility exceeded 60 days between fire drills documented 1/19/22 and 4/8/22.”
Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2022
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The files for Facility Person's #3 and #6 lacked verification of experience for the positions that they were observed to be performing.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2022
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment
“The health assessments on file for Facility Person's #3 and #6 lacked information related to an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination and the physician's assessment of their suitability to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2022
3270.134(d) Liquid or powdered soap
“Bars of soap were observed in the upstairs restroom used by children and staff at the facility. The regulation requires liquid or powdered soap for handwashing.”
Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2022
3270.131(a)(3) Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year
“The initial health assessment provided for Child #2 was completed in excess of 1 year prior to starting at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2022
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact form for Child #2 lacked the complete addresses for the release persons listed.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2022
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“In the Toddler Classroom empty plastic bags were observed in a fabric bin in a low cube shelf which made them accessible to children receiving care in the space.”
Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2022
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The updates to the State Police and Child Abuse Clearances on file for Facility Person #1 exceeded 60 months between update.”
Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2022
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Facility Person's #2, #3, #4, #5 and #6 were observed to be caring for children alone at the facility. The Facility Person's did not have the required pediatric first aid and CPR training or completion of the required health and safety training. Without the required trainings Facility Person's are required to be supervised by a person competent in the trainings.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.33(d) Age and Training/General requirements for facility persons
“At the time of the inspection none of the Facility Person's on staff were determined to be competent in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR as they had not completed training in an approved curriculum or with an approved PQAS trainer.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2022
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“The 6 hour Health and Safety trainings on file for Facility Person's #2 and #5 were not acceptable as they were completed after 7/1/18. They were required to complete the 10 hour Building Blocks to Quality Child Care training. The files for Facility Person #3 lacked completion of the required Health and Safety training within 90 days of starting at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file for Facility Person #6 lacked two written nonfamily references attesting to their suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Children's Learning Ladder
Is Children's Learning Ladder licensed?
Yes. Children's Learning Ladder is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Children's Learning Ladder last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 13, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Children's Learning Ladder had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 17 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 Children's Learning Ladder care for?
49, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Children's Learning Ladder accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Children's Learning Ladder's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Children's Learning Ladder cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (724) 327-6844 to ask.
What is Children's Learning Ladder's phone number?
(724) 327-6844.
Where is Children's Learning Ladder?
4351 Old William Penn Hwy, Murrysville, PA 15668. The nearest other daycare we list is Tender Care Learning Center/Murrysville, 0.4 miles away.