Carlow University Early LRG Center
3333 5th Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
Little Scholars Learning Academy & Childcare
- licensed capacity
- 19
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Little Scholars Learning Academy & Childcare
Little Scholars Learning Academy & Childcare is a child care center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 19 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 51 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 19 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 19 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Little Scholars Learning Academy & Childcare has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Little Scholars Learning Academy & Childcare
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 19 children
- License number
- #CER-00257049
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 6, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 7 visits · 51 rules in all · 34 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 14
- Staff training and qualifications 10
- Records and paperwork 9
- Safety and hazards 8
- Supervision and ratios 5
- Background checks 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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May 6, 2026Visit2 rules cited
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“The staff file for Staff person #1 contained a current health assessment dated 3/30/26 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: May 6, 2026
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“2nd CITATION: The staff file for Staff person #1 lacked 6.5 of the 12 clock hours of annual childcare training required from 12/2024 to 12/2025. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 3/18/26”
Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2026
Mar 18, 2026Inspection9 rules cited
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 lacked a current health assessment; the last health assessment on file is dated 1/15/24 which is more than 24 months old.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2026
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The child file for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #4 contained a financial agreement form that was not reviewed and signed by the parent at least once in 6-months; the last review was signed and dated in March 2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2026
3270.182(3) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“The child file for Child #1 and Child #3 contained a current emergency contact information form that lacked signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2026
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The child file for Child #1 and Child #3 a current emergency contact information form that lacked signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2026
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“The staff file for Staff person #1 lacked 6.5 of the 12 clock hours of annual childcare training required from 12/2024 to 12/2025.”
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“In the Littel Scholars Room, 4 children were observed to be receiving care in the space and their emergency contact forms were not present.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2026
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“In the Little Scholars Room, a stapler was observed on top of an eight-section cubby storage unit approximately 30 inches from the ground and accessible to the children in care. Adult scissors were observed inside a clear plastic pencil case that was on top of a multi-colored storage unit, approximately 3.5 feet tall, and accessible to the children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2026
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“The child file for Child #3 and Child #5 contained a financial agreement form that was observed to lack the name(s) of the person(s) designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2026
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The child file for Child #1, who is a preschool age child, was observed to contain three health reports on file: the initial health report dated 4/25/24, a subsequent health report that lacked a date, and a current health report dated 3/4/26. Therefore, it cannot be determined if the subsequent health report was obtained in accordance with the regulation.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2026
May 27, 2025Visit1 rule cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Continued Non-Compliance: On 4/2/25 a renewal inspection was conducted at the facility. Staff person #1had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety Training. The facility's acceptable plan of correction indicated the correction would be implemented by 5/13/25. Staff person #1 still has not completed the following required pre-service training: Health and Safety Training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025
Apr 2, 2025Inspection19 rules cited
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The child file for Child #3 who contained a current emergency contact form that lacked the health insurance name.”
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“The child file for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #4, contained a current financial agreement form that lacked the name(s) of the person(s) designated by the parent to whom the child may be released to.”
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The child file for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #4, enrolled for more than six months, lacked a child service report.”
3270.35(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(iii) Associate's + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The staff file for Staff person #1 who is functioning as a Group Supervisor, lacked two years of experience working with children.”
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The staff file for Staff person #1 was observed to contain a signed disclosure statement that was not dated therefore it cannot be determined if the disclosure was signed at time of hire.”
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #1has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Health and Safety Training.”
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The staff file for Staff person #3 lacked documentation of having participated in annual fire safety training for 2024.”
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The staff file for Staff person #1 and Staff person #2 lacked documentation of having participated in emergency plan training with in 90 days of hire.”
3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually
“Upon review of the facility's emergency plan, the annual review and update were not documented in writing and kept on file at the facility.”
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The child file for Child #4 contained a current emergency contact information form that lacked signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
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: 1/2/25 to 2/3/25 (32 days).”
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“The hands-free covered can located in the bathroom which is used to discard soiled diapers was observed to lack a plastic lining.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2025
3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(3) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Dismissal policy
“The immunization record of Child #1 was observed to be missing the following vaccines: the 4th dose of DTaP vaccine, and the 2nd dose of Hep A vaccine as recommended by the ACIP and did not have an acceptable exemption on file.”
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The child file for Child #1 who is an older toddler, was observed to lack an updated health report; the most recent health report on file is dated 3/11/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The child file for Child #3 who contained a current emergency contact form that lacked the addresses for the individual designated as the release person.”
3270.151(b) Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP
“The staff file for Staff person #1 contained a current health assessment dated 6/7/24 that was not signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP.”
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The child file for Child #1 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 were signed on 3/10/25 and 5/17/24 and the financial agreement form was last reviewed and signed on 3/10/25. The child file for Child #2 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 were signed on 3/9/25 and 8/13/24 and the financial agreement form was last reviewed and signed on 3/9/25. The child file for Child #3 contained a current financial agreement and emergency contact form that were not reviewed and signed by the parent every 6 months; the most recent reviews of the emergency contact form was signed on 8/13/24 and the financial agreement form was last reviewed and signed on 3/7/25. The child file for Child #4 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 were signed on 3/12/25 and 6/24/24 and the financial agreement form was last reviewed and signed on 3/12/25.”
3270.182(3) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“The child file for Child #4 contained a current emergency contact information form that lacked signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.”
3270.182(8) Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“The child file for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3 lacked the initial financial agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2025
Oct 30, 2024Inspection14 rules cited
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“Two electrical outlets in the small office room, which children 5 years of age or younger have to walk through to get to the indoor gross motor space, were observed to be missing 3 protective covers.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“In the restroom used by children in care, a Glade aerosol air freshener and a tub of Aquaphor healing ointment both labeled 'Keep Out of Reach of Children' were observed on a shelving unit and accessible to the children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“In the Little Scholars Room. two ceiling tiles located in the left-hand corner above the side glass door exit were observed to not be kept clean as evidence by having water spots from a previous leak.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2024
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“The utility sink located in the Smart from the Start Room was observed to lack a handwashing sign.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2024
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“Staff person #1, who was observed in ratio and caring for children, lacked an initial health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff person #1, who was observed in ratio and caring for children, lacked a disclosure statement, Child Abuse clearance, State Police clearance, DHS FBI clearance and National Sex Offender Registry Check.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2024
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“Staff person #1, who was observed in ratio and caring for children, lacked a tuberculosis screening and the results.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2024
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“Staff person #1, who was observed in ratio and caring for children, lacked verification of childcare experience and education.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility's emergency plan lacked a continuity of operations plan as required per announcement C-22-04”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2024
3270.33(a)/3270.35(b)(3) Each staff person meets quals/Associate's + 2 yrs
“Staff person #1, who was observed in ratio and caring for children, lacked proof of education and childcare experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2024
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“Upon review of the facility's fire drill log, the following fire drills were observed to not be conducted at least once every 60 days: 5/3/24 to 7/3/24 (61 days) and more than 60 days has passed since the last fire drill which was conducted on 8/30/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Staff person #1, who was observed in ratio and caring for children, lacked two nonfamily references.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2024
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“Staff person #1, who was observed in ratio and caring for children, lacked an initial health assessment and tuberculosis skin test and the results.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2024
3270.191 Individual Records
“Staff person #1, who was observed in ratio and caring for children, lacked a staff file.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2024
May 8, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted
“There was not a list of telephone numbers for nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance, and poison control by the telephone in the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact information for Child #2 did not include the release person's address.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2024
3270.107 Refrigerator
“The refrigerator in the facility lacked a thermometer, therefore proper temperature for food storage could not be determined.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2024
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“The fire drill log showed the time between fire drills exceeded 60 days between 2/20/24 and 5/3/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2024
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“The emergency contact information for Child #2 did not include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant, or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Documentation of fire detection system testing showed that testing exceeded 30 days between 3/20/24 and 4/23/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2024
- Jan 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Little Scholars Learning Academy & Childcare
Is Little Scholars Learning Academy & Childcare licensed?
Yes. Little Scholars Learning Academy & Childcare is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Little Scholars Learning Academy & Childcare last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 6, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Scholars Learning Academy & Childcare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 51 rules across 6 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 34 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 Scholars Learning Academy & Childcare care for?
19, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Little Scholars Learning Academy & Childcare accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Little Scholars Learning Academy & Childcare's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Little Scholars Learning Academy & Childcare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 403-3955 to ask.
What is Little Scholars Learning Academy & Childcare's phone number?
(412) 403-3955.
Where is Little Scholars Learning Academy & Childcare?
369 Coltart Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. The nearest other daycare we list is The Childrens Center of Pittsburgh, 0.2 miles away.