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Kindercare Learning Center/McCandless

5400 Corporate Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 152374.9· 39 reviews
licensed capacity
175
open each week
5 days

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About Kindercare Learning Center/McCandless

Kindercare Learning Center/McCandless is a child care center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 175 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes its programs: full-time care, infant care, part-time care and pre-k.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 59 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KAccepts child care subsidyNAEYC accredited
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Type
Child care center
Ages
6 weeks to 5 years
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
175 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, M-F”

Programs

Programs and care

Ages6 weeks to 5 years
ProgramsFull-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
EnrichmentPhonics and music enrichment programs
SafetyOutdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
AccreditationNAEYC accredited
Licensed capacity175 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Kindercare Learning Center/McCandless

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
175 children
License number
#CER-00244505
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 7, 2026: 19 rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 59 rules in all · 59 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 20
  • Staff training and qualifications 8
  • Safety and hazards 7
  • Building, equipment and play areas 6
  • Background checks 5
  • Discipline and child guidance 4
  • Supervision and ratios 4
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Safe sleep 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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  1. Jul 7, 2026Inspection19 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “Upon review of the facility's 30-day fire testing documentation, the following tests were observed to have been conducted more than 30 days apart: 5/19/26 to 6/29/26 (41 days).”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “The child file for Child #1 contained a financial agreement and emergency contact form that were not reviewed and signed by the parent at least once every 6 months; the last review was signed on 11/21/25. The child file for Child #2 contained a financial agreement and emergency contact form that were not reviewed and signed by the parent at least once every 6 months; the last review was signed on 12/5/25. The child file for Child #3 contained a financial agreement and emergency contact form that were not reviewed and signed by the parent at least once every 6 months; the last review of the financial agreement form was signed on 10/7/25 and emergency contact form was signed on 10/6/25. The child file for Child #4 contained a financial agreement and emergency contact form that were not reviewed and signed by the parent at least once every 6 months; the last review was signed on 11/26/25. The child file for Child #5 contained a financial agreement and emergency contact form that were not reviewed and signed by the parent at least once every 6 months; the last review was signed on 11/6/25. The child file for Child #6 contained a financial agreement and emergency contact form that were not reviewed and signed by the parent at least once every 6 months; the last review was signed on 12/30/25. The child file for Child #7 contained a financial agreement and emergency contact form that were not reviewed and signed by the parent at least once every 6 months; the last review was signed on 12/5/25. The child file for Child #8 contained a financial agreement and emergency contact form that were not reviewed and signed by the parent at least once every 6 months; the last review of the financial agreement form was signed on 6/19/25 and emergency contact form was signed on 11/6/25. The child file for Child #9 contained a financial agreement and emergency contact form that were not reviewed and signed by the parent at least once every 6 months; the last review was signed on 11/21/25.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(5) Physician/CRNP assessment

      “The staff file for Staff person #9 contained a current health assessment that lacked the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide childcare.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease

      “The staff file for Staff person #9 contained a current health assessment that lacked examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB

      “The file for staff person #6 was observed to lack a tuberculosis screening at initial employment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “The staff file for Staff person #1, contained a current health assessment dated 11/25/25 which was conducted more than 24 months from the previously dated 10/3/23 health assessment on file. The staff file for Staff person #2, contained a current health assessment dated 3/31/26 which was conducted more than 24 months from the previously dated 10/4/23 health assessment on file. The staff file for Staff person #3 lacked an updated health assessment; the last health assessment on file is dated 4/24/24. The staff file for Staff person #4, contained a current health assessment dated 6/24/26 which was conducted more than 24 months from the previously dated 3/26/24 health assessment on file. The file for staff person #6 was observed to lack a health assessment. The staff file for Staff person #7, contained a current health assessment dated 6/19/26 which was conducted more than 24 months from the previously dated 11/30/23 health assessment on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(5) Original label

      “In the PreK Room an epi-pen for Child #11 was observed to have expired as of 8/2025.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(3) Name on bottle

      “In the Infant Room, a child's allergy medication was observed to lack the name of the child for whom it is intended for.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(1) Original container

      “In the PreK Room, an epi-pen for Child #10 was accepted without the original container.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “The child file for Child #2, who is a preschool child, was observed to lack an updated health report; the most recent health report on file is dated 4/15/25. The child file for Child #4, who is a preschool child, was observed to lack an updated health report; the most recent health report on file is dated 12/12/24. The child file for Child #5 who is an older toddler. was observed to lack an updated health report; the most recent health report on file is dated 4/12/25.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “In the Discovery PS 1 Room a child's blue upholstery chair was observed to be torn on the seat cushion exposing the foam inside causing it not to be in good repair.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(g) Clean and good repair

      “In the Preschool 2 Room the single-handle faucet located on the sink in the child's bathroom was observed to be loose and slightly detached from the sink when lifting the handle upward to turn on the water on.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “In the Toddler 2 Room, damaged paint and plaster was observed on the wall to the right of the changing table where the lid of the garbage can makes contact with the wall when opened. In the PreK Room damaged paint and plaster were observed on the wall where to cots are kept. In the Preschool 2 Room damaged paint and plaster was observed above the lidded trash can located to the left of the dramatic play area. In the Preschool 1 Room damaged paint and plaster was observed to the right of the play sink in the dramatic play area. In the Discovery PS 2 Room damaged paint and plaster was observed on the wall near the career costume display and underneath the window to the right of the display behind the blue chair.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “In the PreK Room a bin of approximately 15 sunscreens was observed inside a storage cabinet, and the internal locking mechanism would not engage in the locked position therefore making those sunscreens accessible to the children in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “The staff file for Staff person #4 contained current staff evaluation dated 6/25/26 which was not completed at least once every 12 months from the previous staff evaluation on file dated 3/20/25. The staff file for Staff person #5 contained current staff evaluation dated 6/28/26 which was not completed at least once every 12 months from the previous staff evaluation on file dated 10/25/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2026

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “The staff file for Staff person #3 contained current mandated reporter training dated 6/25/26 which was not renewed within 60 months from the previously existing mandated reporter certificate dated 2/26/21.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2026

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “The staff file for Staff person #1 contained a current Child Abuse clearance dated 6/22/26 which was not renewed within 60 months of the previously dated 4/14/21 Child Abuse clearance expiring. The disclosure statement in the file for person #6 was from previous employment with the legal entity. The file for staff person #8 was observed to lack a DHS FBI clearance prior to first day working with children (See IS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the Child Protective Service Law (CPSL).”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #8 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): PA Required Health and Safety for Family Child Care Part 2 and Pediatric First Aid/CPR. The Pediatric First Aid/CPR training on file dated 8/5/25 was not an approved curriculum nor taught by a PQAS instructor.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “The child file for Child #1 and Child #3 contained an initial child service report on file dated 6/29/26 which was completed more than 6 months after the child's date of admission. The child file for Child #2 contained an initial child service report on file dated 7/1/26 which was completed more than 6 months after the child's date of admission. The child file for Child #4 contained a current child service report dated 6/26/26 which was completed more than 6 months from the previously dated 4/1/24 service report. The child file for Child #5 contained an initial child service report on file dated 6/26/26 which was completed more than 6 months after the child's date of admission. The child file for Child #6 lacked a child service report. The child file for Child #7 contained a current child service report dated 7/1/26 which was completed more than 6 months from the previously dated 9/3/25 service report. The child file for Child #8 contained a current child service report dated 7/1/26 which was completed more than 6 months from the previously dated 5/11/24 service report. The child file for Child #9 contained an initial child service report on file dated 6/17/26 which was completed more than 6 months after the child's date of admission.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2026

  2. Jul 28, 2025Inspection14 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “In the Toddler 2 Room, peeled paint was observed on the wall to the right of the changing table where the lid of the garbage can makes contact with the wall when opened.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.35(b)(2)/3270.192(2)(iv) Bachelor's, 30 credits + 1 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters

      “The staff file for Staff person #8 who is functioning as a Group Supervisor, lacked proof of 30 credit hours in education or the human services field.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “The staff file for Staff person #1, Staff person #3, and Staff person #6 lacked a written evaluation every 12 months; their last evaluation on file is dated 1/16/24. The staff file for Staff person #2 lacked a written evaluation every 12 months; their last evaluation on file is dated 2/27/24. The staff file for Staff person #7 contained a current staff evaluation dated 3/20/25 which was completed more than 12 months from the previously dated 1/25/24 evaluation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “The file for Staff person #4 was observed to contain a DHS FBI clearance dated 5/14/25 and there was no DHS FBI fingerprint receipt dated prior to first day working with children (See IS CODE SHEET) as required for provisional hiring under the Child Protective Service Law (CPSL). Staff file #4 also was observed to contain a current State Criminal check dated 3/5/25, a State Sex Offender check dated 3/4/25, and a State Child Abuse and Neglect check dated 3/7/25 all of which were not obtained prior to their first day working with children (See IS CODE SHEET) as required under the CPSL. The file for Staff person #5 was observed to lack documentation of having a State Criminal background check and a Sex Offender check from the State in which they resided in within the previous five years as required by the CPSL. The staff file for Staff person #6 contained a current State Police clearance and a Child Abuse clearance dated 4/15/24 and a current FBI clearance dated 5/17/24,all of which were not renewed within 60 months of the previously dated 4/1/19 State Police clearance and Child Abuse clearance and 4/2/19 DHS FBI clearance expiring.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “The staff file for Staff person #6 contained current mandated reporter training dated 5/27/24 which was not renewed within 60 months from the previously existing mandated reporter certificate dated 4/2/19.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “The child file for Child #9 was observed to contain a current emergency contact information form that lacked the address for one of the designated release persons listed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “At approximately 1:55pm, during naptime in the Preschool 2 Room, one staff and 12 preschool age children were observed. During the onset of a supervision/ratio check, when staff were asked to identify and name all of the children who they were responsible for Staff person #11 identified and named only 6 children thus leaving the other 6 children unaccounted for. When asked who was responsible for the 6 unnamed children Staff person #11 said Staff person #8, who was out of the room on their break, was responsible for those children. At approximately 2:00pm, during naptime in the Discovery Preschool 1 Room, one staff and 12 older toddlers and preschool age children were observed. During the onset of a supervision/ratio check, when staff were asked to identify and name all of the children who they were responsible for Staff person #12 identified and named only 6 children thus leaving the other 6 children unaccounted for. When asked who was responsible for the 6 unnamed children Staff person #12 said Staff person #7, who was out of the room on their break, was responsible for those children. At approximately 2:10pm, during naptime in the Toddler 3 Room, one staff and 10 young and older toddlers were observed. During the onset of a supervision/ratio check, when staff were asked to identify and name all of the children who they were responsible for Staff person #5 identified and named only 5 children thus leaving the other 5 children unaccounted for. When asked who was responsible for the 6 unnamed children Staff person #5 said Staff person #2, who was out of the room on their break, was responsible for those children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2025

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “Ten cots in the Toddler 3 Room and thirteen cots in Preschool 2 Room that are used for naptime were observed to not be labeled for use of a specific child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “The child file for Child #1 through Child #5, and Child #7 through Child #10 was observed to lack valid child service reports on file; Brigance assessments were being used which are considered obsolete as of 7/1/2023.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “The child file for Child #6 was observed to contain a current emergency contact information form that lacked the health insurance policy number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “The child file for Child #1, who is a young toddler, was observed to contain an updated health report dated 1/30/25 which was conducted more than 6 months from the previously dated 5/21/24 health report on file. The child file for Child #7, who is a young toddler, lacked an updated health report every 6 months; the last heath report on file is dated 12/11/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “The staff file for Staff person #1, contained a current health assessment dated 4/24/24 which was conducted more than 24 months from the previously dated 3/9/22 health assessment on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “Upon review of the facility's 30-day fire testing documentation, the following tests were observed to have been conducted more than 30 days apart: 3/10/25 to 4/10/25 (31 days) and 5/1/25 - 6/12/25 (42 days).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a) Health information

      “The child file for Child #7, contained an initial health report that is dated more than 60 days after initial enrollment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2025

  3. Sep 17, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “Upon review of the facility's 30-day fire testing documentation, more than 30 days has passed since the last test which was conducted on 8/12/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2024

  4. Jul 16, 2024Inspection13 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “The child file for Child #8 contained a current emergency contact information form that lacked the name, address and telephone number of the designated release person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(1) Original container

      “An epi-pen for Child #10 was observed to lack the original container.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers

      “At approximately 1:15pm in Discovery PS 1 Room, during a diaper change, Staff placed a soiled diaper inside a clear plastic bag, placed it on the side of the changing table, and did not discard it into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can until completing the diaper change.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “The staff file for Staff person #2, contained a current health assessment dated 11/27/23 which was conducted more than 24 months from the previously dated 10/22/21 health assessment on file. The staff file for Staff person #3, contained a current health assessment dated 12/16/23 which was conducted more than 24 months from the previously dated 7/28/21 health assessment on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.166(4) Bottles labeled

      “In Infant Room 2 a bottle used by an infant in care was observed to not be labeled with that child's name.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “The child file for Child #5 contained a current financial agreement and emergency contact form that were not reviewed and signed by the parent every 6 months; the two most recent reviews of the emergency contact form and financial agreement form were signed on 7/9/24 and 12/13/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “An annual emergency drill conducted on 4/3/24 lacked the names of staff, special accommodations the facility used for any category of children, and any problems encountered that is required to be documented when conducting the emergency drill, per announcement C-22-04.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.21 General Health and Safety

      “In the PreK Room, a stapler was observed stored inside an unlocked cabinet drawer and accessible to the preschool age children in care. In the Preschool 1 Room, a stapler and staples were observed stored inside the teacher supply drawer that contained a lock however the lock was broken thus making those items accessible to the preschool age children in care. In the Preschool 2 Room, a stapler and adult scissors were observed inside an unlocked cabinet drawer accessible to the preschool age children in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually

      “Upon review of the facility emergency plan, it was observed to not have been reviewed annually; the last documented review was dated 4/3/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2024

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “The staff file for Staff person #1 contained a current Child Abuse clearance dated 4/28/23 which was not renewed within 60 months of the previously dated 4/25/18 Child Abuse clearance expiring.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “The staff file for Staff person #4 who is functioning as an Assistant Group Supervisor, lacked proof of two years' experience working with children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “In the PreK Room the first-aid kit was observed to lack gloves.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “The child file for Child #1 through Child #7 as well as Child #9 lacked a child service report once every 6 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2024

  5. Jan 11, 2024Inspection11 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.35(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(iv) Bachelor's/Transcript, diploma and letters

      “The staff file for Staff person #8 and Staff person #13, who is functioning as a Group Supervisor, contained a foreign diploma that lacked additional documentation to show that the diploma had been evaluated to determine its validity and whether or not it meets qualifications for the position.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “The staff file for Staff person #6, who is functioning as an Assistant Group Supervisor, lacked 2500 hours of children care experience; only 1,662 hours were documented.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “In the PreK Room bits of damaged paint/plaster were observed on the wall near the sensory table area.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.103 Small Toys and Objects

      “In Toddler 2 Room multiple EduBlock Set pieces were observed to have chunks bitten off presenting a potential choking hazard to children still placing objects in their mouths.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “The child file for Child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10 lacked a child service report.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months

      “The child file for Child #2, who is a young toddler, was observed to contain health reports that were conducted more than 6 months apart; those health report dates are dated 9/30/22 and 12/13/21. The child file for Child #5, who was a young toddler at the time, was observed to contain an updated health report dated 12/15/23 which was conducted more than 6 months from the previously dated 5/11/22 health report on file. The child file for Child #6, who was a young toddler at the time, was observed to contain an updated health report dated 9/11/23 which was conducted more than 6 months from the previously dated 6/6/22 health report on file. The child file for Child #10, who was a young toddler at the time, was observed to contain an updated health report dated 10/5/23 which was conducted more than 6 months from the previously dated 8/22/22 health report on file. The child file for Child #9 lacked an updated health report; the last health report on file is dated 4/25/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

      “The child file for Child #3, who is a preschool age child, was observed to contain an updated health report dated 10/3/23 which was conducted more than 12 months from the previously dated 5/25/22 health report on file. The child file for Child #8, who is a preschool age child, was observed to contain an updated health report dated 1/6/24 which was conducted more than 12 months from the previously dated 12/19/22 health report on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.134(a) Child's hands washed

      “In Discovery Preschool 1, at approximately 9:35am, an older toddler was observed using the restroom, which is located inside of the classroom, and once done, came out and picked up a toy to play with without having washed their hands.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB

      “The staff file for Staff person #8 contained a current tuberculosis screening and results dated 8/30/23 which was not conducted prior to providing initial service in a childcare setting.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(1) Initial and subsequent health reports

      “The child file for Child #9 lacked an updated health report; the last health report on file is dated 4/25/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “The staff file for Staff person #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #7, #9, #10, #11, #12 lacked a written staff evaluation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2024

  6. Nov 30, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “Upon review of the facility's 30-day fire testing documentation, the following tests were observed to have been conducted more than 30 days apart: 8/11/23 - 9/27/22 (47 days).”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2023

  7. Oct 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Oct 4, 2023Visit1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      3270.166(4) Bottles labeled

      “During staff interviews it was verified that a bottle labeled with a different child's name was given to Child #1.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 28, 2023

  9. Jul 28, 2023Visit5 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “***During a complaint investigation conducted on 7/28/23, according to staff statements, on 7/19/23 at approximately 10:30am, while transitioning from the infant/toddler playground Child #1, who is a young toddler, was left outside for approximately one minute without being supervised by any staff person.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “*During a complaint investigation conducted on 7/28/23, according to staff statements, on 7/19/23 at approximately 10:30am, while transitioning from the infant/toddler playground Child #1, who is a young toddler, was left outside for approximately one minute without being supervised by any staff person.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “**During a complaint investigation conducted on 7/28/23, according to staff statements, on 7/19/23 at approximately 10:30am, while transitioning from the infant/toddler playground Child #1, who is a young toddler, was left outside for approximately one minute without being supervised by any staff person.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “During a complaint investigation conducted on 7/28/23, according to staff statements, on 7/19/23 at approximately 10:30am, while transitioning from the infant/toddler playground Child #1, who is a young toddler, was left outside for approximately one minute. No staff person was physically present with the child.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.52 Mixed Age Level

      “During a complaint investigation conducted on 7/28/23, according to staff statements, on 7/19/23 at approximately 10:30am, while transitioning from the infant/toddler playground Child #1, who is a young toddler, was left outside for approximately one minute without any staff present resulting in the staff:child ratio being 0:1.”
  10. May 16, 2023Inspection16 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons

      “The child file for Child #3 and Child #8 contained a financial agreement form that lacked the name(s) of the person(s) designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “In the PreK Room damaged plaster was observed on the wall near the circle time area as well as near the window located to right of the circle time area.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.134(a) Child's hands washed

      “At approximately 10:25am in the Discovery Preschool 2 Room, after an observed diaper change the staff person failed to wash the child's hands.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(6) Admission date

      “The child file for Child #1, Child #2, Child #4, Child #5, Child #8, and Child #9 contained a current financial agreement form that lacked the child's admission date.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “The child file for Child #2, Child #3, Child #6, and Child #7 contained an emergency contact information form that lacked addresses for 1 or more of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(4) Exam communicable disease/Information re: medical problems

      “The staff file for Staff person #2 contained a current health assessment dated 3/30/23 that had 'Yes' checked off to having a communicable disease and additional information describing the condition and the risk it might pose was not provided.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers

      “At approximately 10:25am in the Discovery Preschool 2 Room, Staff was observed placing a soiled disposable diaper inside a plastic lined bag, place in on the changing table, and was not immediately discarded into a plastic-lined hands-free covered can until after the diaper change was completed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “In Discovery Preschool 2 sunscreen spray labeled 'Keep Out of Reach of Children' was observed in the top portion of a child's cubby which is still in reach and accessible to the preschool children in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “Handwashing signs were observed to not be posted above the toilets in the following rooms: Toddler 1, Toddler 2, Discovery Preschool 1, Discovery Preschool 2, and PreK.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a) Signed

      “The child file for Child #2 contained a financial agreement form that was not signed by the operator.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “The facility emergency plan lacked information regarding a continuity of operations plan. Staff person ##4 and #5 has not completed the one-hour Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 training by 12/30/22 as required per announcement C-22-06.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2023

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “The staff file for Staff person #3 contained current mandated reporter training dated 4/23/23 which was not renewed within 60 months from the previously existing mandated reporter certificate dated 1/2/18.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “The file for Staff person #1 was observed not to contain a valid State Police clearance within 45 days of hire (See IS CODE SHEET); the State Police documentation on file was 'Under Review'. Staff person #1 now has a valid State Police clearance on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “The child file for Child #3 contained an emergency contact information form that was not reviewed and updated by the parent at least once in a 6-month period; the dates of the two most recent reviews were 11/29/22 and 4/28/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “The child file for Child #1, Child #3, Child #4, Child #5, Child #8, and Child #9 lacked a completed child service report on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “In the Infant 2 Room at approximately 11:10am four infants were observed to be sleeping in the crib area and two staff were sitting in the rocking chairs near the crib area with their backs to those infants who were sleeping in the cribs. Due to staffs positioning in the room it was determined they could not adequately supervise all the infants who were sleeping in the cribs. In the Infant 3 Room at approximately 11:25am two infants were observed to be sleeping in the crib area, and depending on where staff were positioned in the room, they could not adequately supervise those two infants who were sleeping in the cribs due to the plexiglass room divider having a frosted mosaic privacy screen decal preventing staff from adequately supervise all the infants who were sleeping in the cribs. In the PreK Room at approximately 1:23pm, depending on where staff were positioned in the room, they could not adequately supervise one of the napping children due to where the child's mat was placed, and furniture obstructing the Staff's ability to see and assess that child who was napping.”
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  1. Oct 5, 2022Visit4 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51 Similar Age Level

      “After completing a name to face check after transitioning what was supposed to be six older toddlers from the Discovery Preschool 1 Room to the Gym, Staff person #1 became aware that only five older toddlers were present in the Gym, meaning that one older toddler had been left in the Discovery Preschool 1 Room alone for anywhere from 30 seconds to a minute, with no adult supervision. During this time, staff: child ratio was 0:1.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “**After completing a name- to- face check after transitioning what was supposed to be six older toddlers from the Discovery Preschool 1 Room to the Gym, Staff person #1 became aware that only five older toddlers were present in the Gym, meaning that one older toddler had been left in the Discovery Preschool 1 Room alone for anywhere from 30 seconds to a minute, with no adult supervision. Staff person #1 was not physically present with all of the children that they were responsible for supervising.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 12, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “*After completing a name- to- face check after transitioning what was supposed to be six older toddlers from the Discovery Preschool 1 Room to the Gym, Staff person #1 became aware that only five older toddlers were present in the Gym, meaning that one older toddler had been left in the Discovery Preschool 1 Room alone for anywhere from 30 seconds to a minute, with no adult supervision. Staff person #1 was not physically present with all of the children that they were responsible for supervising.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “After completing a name- to- face check after transitioning what was supposed to be six older toddlers from the Discovery Preschool 1 Room to the Gym, Staff person #1 became aware that only five older toddlers were present in the Gym, meaning that one older toddler had been left in the Discovery Preschool 1 Room alone for anywhere from 30 seconds to a minute, with no adult supervision.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2022

  2. Jul 14, 2022Inspection14 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file

      “Upon review of Child #1's file an original incident report was observed to have not been given to the parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “The child file for Child #2 contained an emergency contact information form that lacked signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2022

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.166(4) Bottles labeled

      “In Infant room 2 a bottle, used by an infant in care, was observed to not be labeled with the child's name.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(5) Physician/CRNP assessment

      “The file for Staff person #9 was observed to contain a health assessment dated 3/7/21 that lacked an assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. an assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease

      “The file for Facility person #6 was observed to contain a health assessment dated 7/1/22 that lacked an examination for communicable diseases and the results. The file for Staff person #7 was observed to contain a health assessment dated 3/19/22 that lacked an examination for communicable diseases and the results. The file for Staff person #9 was observed to contain a health assessment dated 3/7/21 that lacked an examination for communicable diseases and the results.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(b) Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP

      “The staff file for Staff person #5 contained a health assessment that was not signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “The file for Facility person #6 was observed to not contain documentation of a health assessment being completed prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET). The health assessment on file for staff person #6 is dated 7/1/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(c) Each child care space

      “The emergency contact information forms for five young toddlers, who were receiving care in the Toddler 3 room, were observed to not be present in the child care space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “At approximately 12:45pm, during naptime in the Discovery Preschool 2, Pre K, and Preschool 1 rooms, depending on where staff were positioned in the room they could not adequately supervise some of the napping children due to multiple pieces of furniture obstructing the Staff's ability to see and assess those children who were napping.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2022

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(f) 2 feet apart

      “In the Infant 2 and Infant 3 rooms, an infant was observed to be asleep in a crib and there was not at least 2 feet of space on three sides of the crib while it was in use.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.81 Glass

      “In the Infant 1, Infant 2, and Infant 3 rooms, the plexiglass room divider was observed to not have a visual strip or identification on the plexiglass.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.33(a)/3270.35(b) Each staff person meets quals/Group sup qualifications

      “The staff file for Staff person #4, who is functioning as group supervisor, only contained documentation of a CDA.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #10 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First-Aid/CPR.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2022

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “The staff file for Staff person #1 was observed to lack a Child Abuse clearance on file at time of review; Staff #1 was able to provide a valid Child Abuse clearance dated 5/16/18. The staff file for Staff person #2 contained a State Police clearance on file dated 6/28/22 and the file did not contain documentation of having applied for the State Police clearance prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. The staff file for staff person #3 was observed to lack a valid FBI clearance within 45 days of hire (See IS CODE SHEET). The staff file for Staff person #6 and Staff person #8 lacked a valid State Police clearance at time of review; Staff person #6 and #8 were able to provide a valid State Police clearance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2022

  3. Apr 21, 2022InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Is Kindercare Learning Center/McCandless licensed?

Yes. Kindercare Learning Center/McCandless is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Kindercare Learning Center/McCandless last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 7, 2026, with 19 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kindercare Learning Center/McCandless had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 59 rules across 6 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 59 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 Kindercare Learning Center/McCandless care for?

175, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Kindercare Learning Center/McCandless accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Kindercare Learning Center/McCandless' hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Kindercare Learning Center/McCandless cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 982-5421 to ask.

What is Kindercare Learning Center/McCandless' phone number?

(717) 982-5421.

Where is Kindercare Learning Center/McCandless?

5400 Corporate Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15237. The nearest other daycare we list is Doodle Bugs Childrens Centers, 0.5 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).