Bright and Early Learning and Child Care Center
5001 Baptist Rd, Pittsburgh, PA
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Little Hearts Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 53
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Little Hearts Learning Center
Little Hearts Learning Center is a child care center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 53 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 33 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 53 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 53 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Little Hearts Learning Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Little Hearts Learning Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 53 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00249835
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 21, 2025: 22 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 33 rules in all · 32 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 11
- Building, equipment and play areas 10
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Safe sleep 3
- Safety and hazards 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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Oct 21, 2025Inspection22 rules cited
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“The files for staff #2 and #5 lack a valid TB tests. The TB tests on file are over 12 months old at initial child care employment. The file for staff #3 lacks a TB test.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The file for staff #3 lacks a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2025
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“The hands-free can in the infant room used for soiled diapers was broken. Toddlers are diapered at times in the toddler room where there isn't a hands-free covered can for the disposal of soiled diapers.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for staff #4 lacks annual fire safety training. It was due 9/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2025
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for staff #2 lacks verification of a HS diploma.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Observed hand sanitizer labeled "keep out of reach of children" accessible to children on a desk in the PS room.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 26, 2025
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid kit in the PS room lacked gloves.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 26, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed exposed bolts on the fence at the far end of the playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2025
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“One bathroom used for children contained a waste can without a lid.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Observed dirty toys/climber in the outside play space. observed climbers in poor repair in the toddler room and the infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2025
3270.102(g) Hazardous toys and equipment
“Observed a Bumbo in the infant room that has been recalled by the CPSC. The CPSC issued a repair (strap) for the Bumbo but the repair was not made.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 26, 2025
3270.133(5) Original label
“Observed an expired epi pen in the PS room and in the toddler room.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 26, 2025
3270.133(2) Written instructions
“Observed a child's medication in the PS room without the written instructions that were provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 26, 2025
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“The linens in the toddler room used for resting lacks children's names.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2025
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“Observed an infant sleeping in a crib without 2 feet of space is on three sides of the crib.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 26, 2025
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“Observed an unstable shelf in the PS room.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 26, 2025
3270.119 Infant sleep position
“Observed an infant sleeping in a bouncy chair in the infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 26, 2025
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for child #2 lacks an updated health assessment. The last health assessment on file is dated 6/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2025
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“Foam bumpers were observed on crib legs accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2025
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for child #1 contains a health assessment that was updated late. it was due 5/2025 and obtained 10/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 26, 2025
3270.131(e)(3) Dismissal policy
“The file for child #2 lacks updated immunizations in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). Child #2 is still enrolled in child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 26, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff #1 lacks clearances from the state of OH. The clearances were due 10/10/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2025
Nov 26, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“RECITED from 10/3/24: The loose fill under the embedded equipment on the playground does not meet the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The sand under the climber does not measure 9 inches consistently under the climber. It measures various depths. The sand that was placed at a few random areas to meet the 10/3/24 citation does not meet CPSP compliance guidelines.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2024
Oct 3, 2024Inspection10 rules cited
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Observed one damaged corner in the preschool room. the plaster was damaged.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2023
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“One waste can in the restroom used by the children lacked a lid.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2023
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“The loose fill under the embedded equipment on the playground does not meet the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The sand under the climber does not measure 9 inches consistently under the climber. It measures various depths.”
3270.133(3) Name on bottle
“Observed one unlabeled baby bottle in the infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2023
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“The sheets on several of the mattresses in the cribs were loose in the infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2023
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“The file for staff #4 contains a TB test that was obtained after the start of initial child care service. the test was due 11/23/23 and obtained 12/11/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file for staff # lacks one non-family reference letter.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2024
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for staff #1 lacks 7.5 hours of the 12 hours of annual child care training for the 8/2023-8/2024 time period.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2024
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for staff #2 lacks a high school diploma.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed a nail protruding from the doorway to the toddler room. Observed a protruding screw behind the toilet in the restroom used by the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2023
Oct 5, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
3270.133(2) Written instructions
“Observed an albuterol inhaler in the preschool classroom medication box without written instructions that were provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2023
3270.131(e)(3)/3270.182(1) Dismissal policy /Initial and subsequent health reports
“The facility did not implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings) for child #1 who lacks verification of a flu vaccination.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2023
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.182(1) Immunization record/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for child #1 lacks verification of the flu vaccine for the 2022 year.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2023
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Observed the straps in the toddler seats at the toddler table to be dirty.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2023
3270.107 Refrigerator
“The refrigerator in the preschool classroom lacked an operating thermometer.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2023
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for child #1 lacks a current health assessment. The health assessment was due 1/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #2 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid and cpr. The training was due 9/5/23 and was completed 9/24/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2023
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The file for staff #1lacks an updated health assessment. The health assessment was due to be renewed on 6/32/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2023
Sep 25, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): health and safety update training that was due 12/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised on 9/25/23. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: health and safety update training.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2023
Mar 23, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.166(1) Written statement
“The facility did not obtain an UPDATED written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for child #1 from the parent when the child's formula schedule changed.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2023
Oct 21, 2022Inspection17 rules cited
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The file for staff #1 contains emergency plan training that was obtained/renewed late. The training was due 9/2022 and was done 10/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for staff #2 contains fire safety training that was obtained late. The training was due 9/2022 and was obtained 10/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The following clearances were renewed late: staff #1 - criminal and child abuse; staff #4 - FBI. The clearances that are currently on file are valid.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff #1 lacks a valid FBI clearance. The FBI clearance that is on file is a Department of Education FBI clearance and isn't accepted by the Department of Human Services.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2023
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The files for staff #1, #5 and #8 contain mandated reporter training that was updated or obtained initially late. Staff #1 was due 5/2022 and obtained 9/2022, staff #5 was due 1/2022 and obtained 10/2022, staff #8 was due 4/2022 and obtained 10/2022. The trainings on file are now current and valid.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff #7 contains the receipt dated 1/10/19 with a NO RECORD status for the criminal record, however not the criminal clearance certificate.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2023
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for staff #8 lacks verification or 2 years of experience with children to qualify the staff as an AGS.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2023
3270.37(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) 8th grade + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for staff #6 lacks verification of a minimum of an 8th grade education and 2 years of experience with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed exposed bolts on the fencing in the outdoor play space. The fencing is newly installed.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2023
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Observed damaged plaster on the 1/2 wall between the infant care space and the infant nap space in the infant area.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2023
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Observed one damaged lego toy bin in the toddler space and torn rest mats in the toddler space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2023
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“The outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting was not mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The fill (sand) that was under the embedded equipment was not loose. The fill was compacted down.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2023
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for child #1 lacks an updated health assessment. The last health assessement on file is dated 1/2022. Child #1 is a young toddler.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2023
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The file for staff #1 lacks a current health assessment. The health assessment was due 1/13/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2023
3270.151(c)(5)/3270.192(3) Physician/CRNP assessment/Health assessment, TB test
“The health assessment on file dated 1/19/22 for staff #7 lacks the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2023
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The facility's emergency did not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2023
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“The file for staff #7 contains a TB test that is too old and exceeded 12 months at hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2023
Mar 29, 2022Visit1 rule cited
3270.62(c)/3270.76 Space safe for large muscle activity/Building Surfaces
“According to documentation provided by the facility, child #1 ran into a broken metal fence pole in the outdoor playground. The metal pole at the top of the fence had come apart and was protruding into the playground causing a physical hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 29, 2022
Oct 25, 2021Inspection13 rules cited
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The file for staff #3 contains an evaluation that was conducted late.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2021
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“Observed one pack n play that was used for rest equipment and was not labeled for the use of a specific child.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2021
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“The PS room and Toddler rooms lacked posted daily schedules.”
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff #5 contains clearances that were renewed late (child abuse, FBI).”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2021
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The file for staff #4 lacks a current health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 26, 2021
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“The file for staff #2 contains a TB test that was obtained late (after initial service in the child care setting).”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2021
3270.31(f)(10)/3270.192(2)(iii) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR/Exp, educ., training at facility
“Staff #2 and #5 lack current first aid and cpr training.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 25, 2021
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The facility has been testing their fire detection system monthly, however the test between 9/2021 and 10/2021 exceeded 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2021
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for staff #1 contains mandated reporter training that was renewed late.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2021
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The files for staff #3 and #6 lack a valid/current FBI clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2021
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“The operator did not provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2021
3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan/Emergency plan
“The facility's emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down or accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2021
3270.37(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for staff #6 lacks verification of a high school diploma.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 26, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Little Hearts Learning Center
Is Little Hearts Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Little Hearts Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Little Hearts Learning Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on October 21, 2025, with 22 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Hearts Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 33 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 32 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 Little Hearts Learning Center care for?
53, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Little Hearts Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Little Hearts 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 Little Hearts Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 655-8812 to ask.
What is Little Hearts Learning Center's phone number?
(412) 655-8812.
Where is Little Hearts Learning Center?
5017 Curry Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15236. The nearest other daycare we list is KCE Champions LLC at Whitehall Elementary School, 0.2 miles away.