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Mount Alvernia Day Care and Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 268
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Mount Alvernia Day Care and Learning Center
Mount Alvernia Day Care and Learning Center is a child care center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 268 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:45 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 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 5:45 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 268 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 5:45 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:45 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 | 268 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Mount Alvernia Day Care and Learning Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 268 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00247648
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 1, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 14 rules in all · 13 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Records and paperwork 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- 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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Jun 1, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“A large area of peeling paint was observed on the wall above the baseboard in the hallway located between the Infant 1 and Infant 2 rooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2026
Oct 17, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The facility's documentation of testing the fire detection system exceeded 30 days between testing from 9/12/25 to 10/14/25.”
3270.94(a)(9) Written record
“The facility's fire drill log lacked the names of the facility persons in attendance during the drills conducted on 5/2/25, 5/29/25, 6/25/25, 7/24/25, 8/21/25, 9/17/25, and 10/14/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2025
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The two most recent child service reports in the file for child #1 were observed to be dated more than 6 months apart: 5/9/24 and 5/6/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“In the Preschool/SA Play Space, a children's play slide was observed to be cracked and not in good repair. In the Preschool/SA Play Space II, three children's playground structures were observed to be cracked in multiple areas. These conditions expose the children in care to rough edges, sharp corners and pinch points.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2025
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid kit in the 2's room did not contain tweezers.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff Person #1, who has lived in the state of South Carolina within 5 years of their date of hire (See IS Code Sheet), did not contain documentation of the state's Child Abuse, Sex Offender, and Criminal History clearances as required under CPSL to work in a child care position.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2025
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“A bottle of Equate Pain Reliever, labeled "Keep out of reach of children," was observed in an unlocked drawer of a staff person's desk accessible to children in care in the Older Preschool-2 room.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025
3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle
“In the Main room and the Older Preschool-2 room, soiled tissues were observed contained in a plastic-lined receptacle but did not have a closed lid.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2025
Oct 9, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The two most recent fire safety trainings in the file for staff person #1 are dated 6/8/23 and 9/3/24, which are more than one year apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 2024
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid kit in the two-year-old room did not include tweezers.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“In the outdoor PS/SA Playground II, two children's playhouse equipment were observed to be cracked with rough edges and were not in good repair.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2024
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“The diapering area in the YPS Room had a plastic-lined covered can but was not hands-free.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 12, 2024
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“The health assessment on file staff person #2, dated 6/27/24, did not include an examination for communicable disease and the results of the examination.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2024
Oct 17, 2023Inspection11 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Sections of the surfacing in the outdoor toddler play space is pulling apart and not secured to the ground and could cause a child to trip and fall.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2023
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The health assessments of facility persons #3 and #4 were updated more than 24 months from the prior.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2023
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file of facility person #1, a recent hire (see coded LIS sheet), contained a completed disclosure statement, however it was not on the current form.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2023
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“Based on the immunization records, the administered immunizations of child #2 were not accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP and an acceptable exemption was not on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2023
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact form of child #4 did not include the phone number of one of the release persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2023
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact form of child #2 did not contain the work address and work telephone number of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2023
3270.123(a) Signed
“The financial agreement of child #3 did not contain the signature of the operator.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2023
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“The financial agreement of child #1 did not contain the date of the child's admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2023
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The file of child #5 contained documentation of providing information to the family about the child's growth and development on an approved form dated 5/2022 but did not contain documentation of a current reports in the past 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“The file of facility person #2 contained documentation their pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR expired 3/3023 and was updated on 4/6/2023, after the expiration of the prior.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2023
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“A toilet in the restroom by the large preschool/school-age classroom did not have a posted handwashing sign.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2023
Jan 9, 2023Complaint investigation3 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Documentation of the annual inspection report of the fire detection system was dated 11/19/2021 and a current report was not present. The facility activated the fire detection system on 1/11/2023 and it was operable at that time.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 11, 2023
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“Documentation of the last fire drill was dated 11/3/2021, which exceeded 60 days from the day of the on-site visit (1/9/2023).”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2023
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“Child #1 sustained injuries to the face, head and elbow on 1/4/2023 and an incident report was not provided to explain the injuries to the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2023
Jan 9, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Documentation of the annual inspection report of the fire detection system was dated 11/19/2021 and a current report was not present. The facility activated the fire detection system on 1/11/2023 and it was operable at that time.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 11, 2023
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“Documentation of the last fire drill was dated 11/3/2021, which exceeded 60 days from the day of the on-site visit (1/9/2023).”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2023
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“Child #1 sustained injuries to the face, head and elbow on 1/4/2023 and an incident report was not provided to explain the injuries to the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2023
Oct 18, 2022Inspection22 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file of facility person/volunteer #1 did not contain documentation of submission, or a completed FBI clearance within 45 days of hire (see coded LIS sheet) and had a completed disclosure statement, but it was not the current disclosure statement.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2022
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The emergency contact form of child #5 did not contain the policy number of the child's health insurance coverage.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2022
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Facility person/volunteer #1 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). Mandated reporter training of facility person #6 exceeded 60 months but is now current (12/28/2016 and 1/19/2022).”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2022
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Cleaning materials and other toxics were accessible to children in the Main Activity room in an unlocked drawer in the teacher desk (hand sanitizer and Frebreze), on the desk hutch (hand sanitizer), on a shelf by the storage room door (Clorox Wipes) and in a cabinet below the sink with a broken child lock (Ajax, Comet, and bleach solution). Liquid White-Out was on a teacher desk in the Older Preschool 2 room accessible to children. Cleaning materials and toxics were labeled "keep out of the reach of children."”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2022
3270.66(c) Toxic use- no contamination
“Lysol Wipes and Lysol Spray were stored on a shelf directly above diapers/pull-ups in the Preschool Building causing a hazard to children if the product leaks and drips onto the diapers/pull-ups.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2022
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“The first-aid kit in the Main Activity room was on a storage tote, next to the refrigerator, accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2022
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“The hallway by the Infant rooms had green paint peeling from the wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2022
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first-aid kit in the Conference room did not contain an assortment of adhesive bandages.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“The hallway by the Infant rooms had a cork board which was pulling and tearing from the wall and could be accessed by the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2022
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“The emergency contact form of child #1, 3 and 4 did not contain 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 or documentation this is not applicable to the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2022
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“At approximately 4:00 pm, a child was observed to come out of the restroom make a right and walk down the hall to the Main Activity room unsupervised as the staff were in the classroom at the time.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2022
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“In the Older Toddler classroom, a play kitchen was missing the water faucet leaving the sharp end of the screw exposed, which was in reach of the children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2022
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“Toilets in the Preschool building, Younger Preschool room, and Older Toddler room contained bolts protruding from the base of the toilets which could cause a puncture if stepped upon.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2022
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“Adult scissors, which can cause a puncture wound, were observed on desks, accessible to children in the Main Activity and Older Preschool 2 classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2022
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“The fire drill log documented a fire drill was conducted on 6/16/2022 with the next on 8/22/2022, exceeding 60 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2022
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The files of facility person #3, 4 and 5, all hired prior to 12/19/2020, did not have documentation of 12 annual training hours dated between 12/19/2020 and 12/19/2021. Facility person #3: 6 hours between 12/19/2020 and 12/19/2021, 1 hour 1/25/2022, 1 hour 1/26/2022, 3 hours 5/11/2022 and 1 hour 7/23/2022. Facility person #4: 10 hours between 12/19/2020 and 12/19/2021 and 2 hours 1/2/2022. Facility person #5: 9 hours between 12/19/2020 and 12/19/2021, 1 hour 1/25/2022 and 2 hours 7/7/2022. Facilty person #3, 4 and 5 are now current with annual training hours.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2022
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file of child #3, who has been enrolled for more than 60 days (see coded LIS sheet), did not contain an initial health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file of facility person #1 did not have 2 written non-family references attesting to their suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2022
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The file of facility person #1 did not have a health assessment on file prior to their initial service in the child care setting and facility person #2 contained a current health assessment which was dated more than 24 months from the previous health assessment (6/24/2020 and 7/5/2022).”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2022
3270.124(f) Updated every 6 months
“Documentation of the last review and/or update to the emergency contact information of child #1 was dated 3/17/2022, which was more than 6 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2022
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“The Older Preschool 1 room did not have a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency posted in the classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2022
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact form of child #2 and 5 did not contain the addresses and telephone numbers of all the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2022
Apr 5, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“Staff stated that an accident/injury report was not completed on 3/23/22, when they found out about a child hitting another child.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2022
Oct 19, 2021Inspection16 rules cited
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact form for child #1, #2, and #3 lacked the enrolling parent's work phone number. The emergency contact form for child #3 lacked the enrolling parent's work address.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2021
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“The room off of the preschool room and the bike room lacked a daily activities schedule.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2021
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“It was observed in the younger preschool playground, that rocks on the Step 2 climbing wall were cracked along the tops and the Step 2 bridge was cracked exposing the children to pinch points. In the fenced in playground, it was observed that the oven door on the play kitchen was broken off, having sharp edges exposed. The Little Tikes picnic table had holes on each corner on the benches and was cracked along the bench edges, causing it to have pinch points.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2021
3270.133(2) Written instructions
“It was observed in the older preschool room that prescription Auvi-Q was present with no instructions from the individual who prescribed the medicine.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2021
3270.131(d)(5) Immunization record
“The immunization record for child #4 lacked DTAP, Influenza, and Hepatitis A in accordance with the ACIP.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2021
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“The room off of the preschool room and the bike room lacked the emergency transportation plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2021
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“The room off of the preschool room and the bike room lacked emergency contact forms.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2021
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact form for child #3 lacked the release person's address.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2021
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“In the conference room, it was observed the wall behind the shelves, the plaster and paint were peeling.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2021
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“In the Pre-k classroom, it was observed the doors at the end of the classroom were blocked by a chair and boxes.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2021
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Facility lacked proof of purchase of the inter-connected smoke alarms.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2021
3270.75(a) In child care spaces
“The bike room lacked a first-aid kit.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2021
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The file for facility person #1, with a start date of 8/9/21, completed emergency plan training on 8/23/21, which is not at initial hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2021
3270.27(a)(4) Contact when ended
“Facility lacked an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2021
3270.27(a)(3) Contact when arises
“Facility lacked an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2021
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“It was observed in the Pre-k classroom that 1 toilet in the boys and girls bathroom was missing a handwashing sign.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Mount Alvernia Day Care and Learning Center
Is Mount Alvernia Day Care and Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Mount Alvernia Day Care and Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Mount Alvernia Day Care and Learning Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 1, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Mount Alvernia Day Care and Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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 Mount Alvernia Day Care and Learning Center care for?
268, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Mount Alvernia Day Care and Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Mount Alvernia Day Care and Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:45 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Mount Alvernia Day Care and Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 821-4302 to ask.
What is Mount Alvernia Day Care and Learning Center's phone number?
(412) 821-4302.
Where is Mount Alvernia Day Care and Learning Center?
146 Hawthorne Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15209. The nearest other daycare we list is Northern Area Boys & Girls Clubhouse, 0.9 miles away.