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Itsy Bitsy Learning Academy
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About Itsy Bitsy Learning Academy
Itsy Bitsy Learning Academy is a child care center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 67 children, serving school-age children.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 29 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 67 children
Hours
Hours
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Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 67 childrenFrom the state license |
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State record
Inspection reports for Itsy Bitsy Learning Academy
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 67 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00257086
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 29, 2026: 8 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 29 rules in all · 29 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 13
- Safety and hazards 6
- Records and paperwork 4
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Staff training and qualifications 2
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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Apr 29, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The initial staff evaluation on file for Staff #3 is dated 2/28/26, more than 12 months after the date of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2026
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for Child #1, enrolled more than 60 days, lacked an initial health report form. The file for Child #2 contained a health report form dated 4/8/26, more than 60 days after the child's first day in childcare.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2026
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact form for Child #3 lacked a complete home address and a complete work address for the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“The two most recent annual testing from a fire safety professional are dated 5/22/24 and 11/13/25, more than 12 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The two most recent fire safety trainings on file for Staff #1, Staff #2, and Staff #3 are dated 2/1/25 and 4/10/26, more than 12 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2026
3270.131(d)(5) Immunization record
“The file for Child #1 and Child #4, enrolled more than 60 days, lacked an immunization record.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026
3270.131(c) Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP
“The health report on file for Child #4 was not signed or dated by a physician, physician's assistant, or CRNP, making it invalid.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact form for Child #3 lacked a complete address for the child's release person(s).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026
Apr 22, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
3270.131(a)(4)/3270.131(c) Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance/Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP
“The health report on file for Child #2 was not signed or dated by a physician, physician's assistant, or CRNP.”
Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2025
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The facility's emergency plan parent letter lacked accommodations for infants, toddlers. children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2025
3270.131(d)(5) Immunization record
“The health report of file for Child #3 lacked immunizations.”
Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2025
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The facility's first-aid kit lacked soap.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2025
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for Child #1, enrolled for more than 60 days, lacked an initial health report.”
Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2025
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“On 4/23/25 at approximately 3:20pm Staff #1 was observed caring for 2 preschoolers and 10 school aged children. The ratio is 1 staff to 10 preschoolers.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2025
- Oct 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 25, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually
“The facility's emergency plan documentation was last reviewed on 3/28/23, exceeding the annual 12-month update.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The initial health assessment on file for Staff Person #1 was dated 9/25/24, after the date of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2024
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“The initial health assessment on file for Staff Person #1 does not include the results of a Tuberculosis screening, due at hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2024
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“The current health assessment on file for Staff Person #1 does not indicate that the staff person was examined for communicable diseases.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2024
3270.151(c)(4) Information re: medical problems
“The current health assessment on file for Staff Person #1 did not include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2024
3270.151(c)(5) Physician/CRNP assessment
“The current health assessment on file for Staff Person #1 did not include a physician or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide childcare.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2024
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“The facility's fire drill log documented the most recent drill was completed on 4/16/24, more than 60 days prior.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2024
Apr 24, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
3270.94(a)(4) Hypothetical locations
“Based on the facility's fire drill log, multiple consecutive drills were conducted with the same hypothetical location. The two most recent drills are now compliant.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2024
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The emergency contact forms for children #2, #3, and #4 did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2024
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The emergency contact form and agreement for child #4 have not been reviewed and dated by the parent since 9/18/23.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact form for children #1 and #2 do not include complete contact information for the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2024
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The emergency contact forms for children #1, #2, and #5 do not include complete information for the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2024
3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for staff #1, employed for over 90 days, does not include documentation of receiving training on the emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2024
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“A wheeled bucket containing used mop water was observed in the cafeteria while children were in care in the room.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2024
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“The emergency contact forms for children #2, #3, and #4 did not include written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2024
Sep 13, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The emergency contact information for child #1 and child #2 did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2023
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the health insurance policy number for the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2023
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact information for child #2 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2023
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“The agreement for child #2 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2023
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“The emergency contact information for child #1 and child #2 did not include written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2023
May 12, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff #1 did not contain a valid FBI clearance. The clearance, dated 3/15/18, was expired.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2023
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for staff #2, designated as an aide, did not contain documentation of obtaining a high school diploma.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2023
3270.34(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) Director qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for staff #1, designated as the director, did not include verification of 1 year of child care experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2023
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“An exit from the gym was blocked by a wooden bench.”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2023
3270.27(a)(2) Emergency plan
“The facility's emergency plan did not include details regarding the procedure for evacuation. The plan also lacked the address of the relocation site.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2023
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The letter to parents explaining the emergency plan was observed to be a template and lacked details specific to the program.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Itsy Bitsy Learning Academy
Is Itsy Bitsy Learning Academy licensed?
Yes. Itsy Bitsy Learning Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Itsy Bitsy Learning Academy last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 29, 2026, with 8 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Itsy Bitsy Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 29 rules across 4 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 29 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 Itsy Bitsy Learning Academy care for?
67, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Itsy Bitsy Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Itsy Bitsy Learning Academy's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (724) 931-7953 to confirm.
How much does Itsy Bitsy Learning Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (724) 931-7953 to ask.
What is Itsy Bitsy Learning Academy's phone number?
(724) 931-7953.
Where is Itsy Bitsy Learning Academy?
845 Mclain St, Pittsburgh, PA 15210. The nearest other daycare we list is Teeter-Totter, 0.2 miles away.