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Patience Learning Center

Aliquippa, PA 15001 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days

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About Patience Learning Center

Patience Learning Center is a group home daycare in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 12 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 78 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Licensed capacity
12 children

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Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
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Programs and care

SettingGroup child care homeFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license

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Inspection reports for Patience Learning Center

License

Status
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License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
12 children
License number
#CER-00258174
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 17, 2026: 18 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 78 rules in all · 78 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 27
  • Health, medication and illness 13
  • Safety and hazards 12
  • Staff training and qualifications 8
  • Building, equipment and play areas 6
  • Discipline and child guidance 3
  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Background checks 2
  • Transportation 2
  • 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. Apr 17, 2026Inspection18 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

      “The file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking the address and phone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. The files for Child #2 and #5 both contain emergency contact forms that were lacking the name of the child's physician or source of medical care.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “The files for Child #3 and #4 both contained emergency contact forms that were lacking the child's medical insurance policy number.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “The files for Child #1, 2, 4 and 5 all contained emergency contact forms that were lacking the addresses of the persons to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “The file for Child #1was lacking a 6 month update. The files for Child #2 and #5 had two updates that were more than 6 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

      “The file for Child #2 and #5 both contain immunization records that are lacking one dose of the pneumococcal vaccine.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “The files for Staff #1 and #2 both contain Health Assessments that are more than 24 months old.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “The file for Child #2 and #5 both contain 2 agreement updates that were more than 6 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.123(a)(6)/3280.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

      “The file for Child #3 contains an agreement form that is lacking the child's admission date. The file for Child #4 is lacking an agreement form and therefore is lacking an admission date.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

      “Based on the testing record, the smoke detectors were tested on 10.28.26 and then again on 11.29.26, which is more than 30 days between testings.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.131(a) Health Information

      “The file for Child #2 and #5 are both lacking initial Health Assessments.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3280.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “The files for Child #1, 2, 4, and 5, all have been enrolled for more than 6 months, were all lacking Child Service Reports.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.123(a)(2) Date fee to be paid

      “The file for Child #3 contained an agreement form that was lacking the date on which the fee is to be paid.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.123(a)(1) Amount of fee

      “The file for Child #4 was lacking an agreement form.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.123(a) Signed

      “The file for Child #3 contained an agreement form that was lacking a parental signature.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.31(e)(4)(i) Age and training

      “The files for Staff #1 and #2 both contained expired pediatric first-aid and CPR.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.31(e) Age and training

      “The file for Staff #1 was lacking 10 annual training hours. The file for Staff #3 was lacking 5.5 annual training hours.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.26(c) Training regarding plan

      “The files for Staff #2 and #3 are both lacking annual emergency plan training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “The files for Child #2 and #5 both contained emergency contact forms that were lacking the parent's work address and phone number. The file for Child #3 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking the parent's work phone number.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2026

  2. Apr 22, 2025Inspection27 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.133(6) Written consent

      “There was an albuterol inhaler at the facility that was lacking written parental consent for the administration of the medication.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

      “The file for Child #1 contained an immunization record that was lacking one dose of DTAP, one dose of HIB, two doses of Pneumococcal, and one dose of [name] The file for Child #3 contained an immunization record that was lacking one dose of HIB.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “The files for Child #1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 who have all been enrolled for more than 6 months (see LIS code sheet), all contain emergency contact forms and agreement forms that are lacking signed parental 6-month updates.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “The file for Child #2 and 5 contained emergency contact forms that were lacking the address and phone number of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. The file for Child #3 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking the address of the person to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “The files for Child #1, 2 and 5 all contained emergency contact forms that were lacking the child's medical insurance information.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(4)/3280.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

      “The files for Child #1, 3, and 5 all contained emergency contact forms that were lacking signed parental consent for emergency medical care.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “The file for Child #3 and 5 contained emergency contact forms that were lacking the parents work address and phone number.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

      “The files for Child #2 and 5 were contained emergency contact forms that were lacking the name address and phone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. The file for Child #3 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking the name of the child's physician.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.26(c) Training regarding plan

      “The file for Staff #2 was lacking initial emergency plan training.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.31(e) Age and training

      “The file for Staff #1 was lacking 12 annual child care training hours.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2025

    • Background checks

      3280.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “The file for Staff #2 was lacking a State Police Clearance and Mandated Reporter Training. The file for Staff #3 was lacking a Child Abuse Clearance and FBI Clearance.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.35(1)/3280.192(2)(ii) HS/GED/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “The file for Staff #3 who was acting as a Secondary Staff Person was lacking proof of a high school diploma or GED.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2025

    • Safe sleep

      3280.105(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “The naptime cots that the children use were not labeled for individual use.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3280.116 School-Age Children

      “The daily schedule in the school age area was lacking a designated time for homework.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3280.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “The file for Child #5 contained an agreement form that was lacking the services that the facility provides. The files for Child #1 and 3 were lacking Child Service Reports after 6 months of enrollment of the child.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3280.123(a)(5) Designated release persons

      “The files for Child #1 and 5 both contained agreements that were lacking the persons to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(1) Child's name, birth date

      “The file for Child #5 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking the child's birthdate.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.131(a) Health Information

      “The file for Child #2, 3, and 5 are lacking child health reports.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

      “Documentation of testing of the smoke detection system on 4.22.24-5.23.24, 6.21.24-7.22.24, and 2.7.25-3.10.25 were all more than the required 30 days.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.26(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “The facility lacked documentation of an emergency drill within the last 12 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “The files for Child #1, 3 and 5 were all lacking signed parental permission for the administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.152 Adult Hygiene

      “During one diaper change the facility person did not wash their hands after diapering a child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.151(c)(5) Physician/CRNP assessment

      “The file for Staff #3 contained a Health Assessment that was lacking the physician's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease

      “The file for Staff #3 contained a Health Assessment that was lacking an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that exam.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.151(c)(2)/3280.192(3) Mantoux TB /Health assessment, TB test

      “The file for Staff #3 was lacking a TB Test.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.134(a) Child's hands washed

      “During two diaper changes the child's hands were not washed when the diapering was complete.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.133(2) Written instructions

      “There was an albuterol inhaler at the facility that was lacking written instructions from the individual who prescribed the medication.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2025

  3. May 30, 2024Inspection15 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3280.20 General Health and Safety

      “The 4 pull cords for the blinds in the front window of the preschool/school age classroom were not secured on the pull cord cleat and fell to the floor. The cords were at the children's level and a child could be choked or become tangled and injured on the cords.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.26(e) Letter to parents

      “Based on conversation with staff #2, the parents of enrolled children were not provided a letter explaining the emergency procedures in the emergency plan as required under 3280.26(a)”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2024

    • Background checks

      3280.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “The file of staff #1 did not contain a signed disclosure statement.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2024

    • Transportation

      3280.52(a)(2) Two facility persons on excursions

      “Based on conversations with staff #2 on 6/21/2024, the children have been taken on excursions with only one facility person present.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3280.52(b) Similar age levels

      “At approximately 10:00 am, child #2 was observed in the preschool/school-age classroom alone, creating a 0:1 staff to child ratio, while staff #2 and 2 additional children were in the toddler childcare space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

      “Based on the documentation of testing the fire detection system, testing exceeded 30 days when consecutively tested on 3/1/2024 and 4/1/2024.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2024

    • Transportation

      3280.171(a) Pick up and drop off points

      “Based on conversations with staff #2 and lack of documentation, the local traffic safety authorities were not notified in writing of the location of the facility and about the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the group childcare facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “The emergency contact form of child #1 and #2 did not include the enrolling parents work address and work telephone number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3280.72(b) Screened

      “The main door to the facility was propped open with a door stop and was not screened.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3280.103 Small Toys and Objects

      “Plastic bags were accessible to children still placing objects in their mouth in an unlocked drawer in the toddler classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3280.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “At approximately 10:00 am, child #2 was observed in the preschool/school-age classroom alone, while staff #2 and 2 additional children were in the toddler childcare space. Though there is an opening in the wall, staff #2 was not able to properly supervise child #2 in a separate childcare space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.123(a)(6) Admission date

      “The financial agreement of child #1 and #2 did not contain their date of admission.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.123(b) Parent receives original

      “The original financial agreements were on file for child #1 and #2.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “The emergency contact form of child #1 and #2 did not include the health insurance policy number of the child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “The file of child #2 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first aid procedures by facility staff.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2024

  4. Jan 24, 2024Inspection18 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3280.20 General Health and Safety

      “The facility did not have documetation of a contingency plan and fund in the event an emergency would arise.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.34(b)/3280.192(2)(ii) Primary staff person's qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “The file of facility person #1 and #2, both identified as primary staff, did not contain documentation of education and/or experience.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3280.63 Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space

      “The outdoor play space in the front of the facility did not have a gate to restrict children from accessing the parking area and street.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

      “The facility did not have documentation of proof of purchase of the wireless interconnected fire detection system in place.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

      “A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted conspicuously in each classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted

      “Evacuation routes were not posted on both floors of the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.192(5) Two written references

      “The file of facility person #1 and #2 did not contain 2 written nonfamily reference from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease

      “The health assessment of facility person #1 did not contain documentation of a complete examination for communicable diseases.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.24(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

      “The facility did not have instructions for parents for contacting the appropriate regional office.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.111(b) Posted in area used by parents

      “A written plan of daily activities and routines was not posted at the faciltiy.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      3280.106 Refrigerator

      “The refrigerator in the upper classroom did not contain a thermometer.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3280.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “In the lower classroom, a base plate to build Lego's, which was on a small table, was broken creating sharp edges.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3280.76 Building Surfaces

      “In the upper classroom the cover to a cold air return cold at the bottom of the far wall when entering the classroom contained layers of dust in each of the slats. Also in the upper classroom, the floorboards were not tightly fit causing about a 3/4-inch gap between boards in approximately 10 areas by the steps.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.66(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container

      “An open bag of sidewalk salt, labeled keep out of the reach of children, was accessible in the lobby by the entrance door.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.74 Emergency Numbers Posted

      “The emergency telephone numbers did not include the telephone number to access ambulance services and were not posted.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.26(a)(2) Emergency plan

      “The emergency plan did not include the evacuation routes to the location away from the faciltiy premises in the event of an emergency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3280.73 Telephone

      “At the time of the inspection, the facility did not have an operable telephone at the premises.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.17 Liability Insurance

      “The facility did not have documentation of comprehensive general liability insurance to cover all persons on the premises.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024

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 Patience Learning Center licensed?

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

When was Patience Learning Center last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 17, 2026, with 18 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Patience Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 78 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 78 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 Patience Learning Center care for?

12, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Patience Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Patience Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Patience Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 909-5000 to ask.

What is Patience Learning Center's phone number?

(412) 909-5000.

Where is Patience Learning Center?

Aliquippa, PA 15001. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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