Kindercare Learning Center/Monroeville
2630 Pitcairn Rd, Monroeville, PA
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Penn Garden Day Care Center is a child care center in Monroeville, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 135 children, serving school-age 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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 33 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 135 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Penn Garden Day Care Center has not listed its tuition.
State record
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 12, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 33 rules in all · 28 corrected
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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3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“In the pre-school room on the 5 x 5 shelf, next to the children's table was a cracked blue bin with arts and crafts supplies.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On the post entering the back nap area was a cracked wooden post which was raised posing a cutting hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The two most recent Child Abuse and FBI Clearances for Staff #2 were dated more than 60 months apart. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) The two most recent Child Abuse clearances for Staff #1 were dated more than 60 months apart. The most recent State Police Clearance for Staff #3 is dated 08.03.2022 and is designated as a VOLUNTEER clearance. Although Staff #3 served as a VOLUNTEER from 08.31.2022 to 06.03.2024, Staff #3 was hired as a full-time staff person on 06.04.2024 and did not obtain the appropriate State Police Clearance required for employment at that time.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2026
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 (OT) reflects that the most recent Updated Health Assessment was completed more than 12 months after the Initial Health Assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2026
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“In the Infant/Toddler play space, a play stove had a missing knob with an exposed screw posing a cutting/puncture hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2025
3270.123(a)(2) Date fee to be paid
“The Fee Agreement Form for Child File #3 lacked the "Date Fee to be Paid." (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2025
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.181(c) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The Updated Child Health Assessment for Children #2 (PS) lacked from the child file. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The files for Staff #1 (01.31.2020), #2 (01.31.2020), #3 (01.30.2020), #4 (01.30.2020) and #5 (01.30.2020) lacked updated NSOR clearances. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025
3270.131(a) Health information
“The Updated Child Health Assessments for Child #1 (PS) (10.2023 - 11.2024) and Child #4 (PK) (04.2023 - 07.2024) were dated more than 12 months apart. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2025
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The Emergency Plan Parent Letter lacked plans for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2024
3270.183(a) Locked cabinet
“Observed the Child Emergency Contacts for the facility in an unlocked storage box in the unlocked Outdoor PlaySpace which leaves confidential information vulnerable.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2024
3270.133(3) Name on bottle
“In the Infant Room, there was a bottle of Gripe Water used to treat infant gas, that did not identify the name of the child for whom the medication was intended.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2024
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The file for Child #4, enrolled for more that 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of a 4th dose of the DTAP vaccination as required based on the child's age as per the ACIP recommended schedule.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2024
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for Child #4, a young toddler lacked an updated health report within the last 6 months.”
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The Emergency Contact Form for Child #1 lacked the name, address, and telephone of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. The Emergency Contact Form for Child #2 lacked the complete address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2024
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The Emergency Contact Forms for Child #1, #3, #4, and #5 lacked the enrolling parents work address and telephone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2024
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The Emergency Contact Form for Child #5 lacked the address of the child's physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2024
3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“The files for Children #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, and #6 contained original agreements.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2024
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“At approximately 12:30 PM on the day of the Renewal Inspection, Staff #1 was observed with 7 Preschool Aged children at the girl and boy bathrooms. Staff #1 went into the boy's bathroom with the five boys while two girls were in a separate girls' bathroom. Staff#1 was not able to supervise the two girls in the separate bathroom while she was physically present in the boy's bathroom. Staff#1 could not see, hear, direct, or assess the two girls during this time. Therefore ratio was 0:2.”
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“**At approximately 12:30 PM on the day of the Renewal Inspection, Staff #1 was observed with 7 Preschool Aged children at the girl and boy bathrooms. Staff #1 went into the boy's bathroom with the five boys while two girls were in a separate girls' bathroom. Staff#1 was not able to supervise the two girls in the separate bathroom while she was physically present in the boy's bathroom. Staff#1 could not see, hear, direct, or assess the two girls during this time.”
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“*At approximately 12:30 PM on the day of the Renewal Inspection, Staff #1 was observed with 7 Preschool Aged children at the girl and boy bathrooms. Staff #1 went into the boy's bathroom with the five boys while two girls were in a separate girls' bathroom. Staff#1 was not able to supervise the two girls in the separate bathroom while she was physically present in the boy's bathroom. Staff#1 could not see, hear, direct, or assess the two girls during this time.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2024
3270.106(j) Prohibit items in crib
“The pack n' play in which Child #3, an Infant, was sleeping had toys present in the pack n' play.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2024
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“Observed foam sponges used for Art projects on a low surface in the Main Room that were accessible to the children in care. Observed empty plastic bags hanging in the girls' bathroom that were accessible to the children in care. In the Toddler Gross Motor Space there was a foam block that had tears in the seam allowing the foam to be accessible to the children in care. All of these items were accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“In the Preschool Room the play kitchen sink had a hole in the bottom of the plastic bucket creating a pinching hazard to the children in care. In the Preschool Room there was a black leather chair that had ripped, exposing the foam and wood beneath creating a splintering hazard to the children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“In the Preschool Room, there was peeling light blue paint on the left wall underneath the dry erase board. On the painted chalkboard int he Preschool Room there was peeling black paint in the lower right-hand corner. In the Toddler Gross Motor space there was peeling blue paint along the far wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“In the Outdoor PlaySpace there was splintering wood on the far side of the fence along the ground creating a cutting hazard for the children in care. On the back of the storage box which held the Emergency Contact Forms and First Aid Kit in the Outdoor PlaySpace there were two metal hooks protruding out from the box creating a slicing hazard for the children in care. In the Outdoor PlaySpace along the wooden railing that separates the black top from the play equipment there were two screws protruding out creating a cutting hazard to the children in care. In the Preschool Classroom there were ten vents on the ceiling tiles that were covered in a black substance, there were four ceiling tiles that were missing pieces, and three ceiling tiles in which they were not secured in the ceiling, all of these created a crushing hazard to the children in care. In the Preschool Room there were two pipes and two metal hooks sticking out from the wall next to the right wall when entering the room. Both of the pipes and the metal hooks created a cutting hazard to the children in care. Along the far wall in the Preschool Classroom and the right-side wall the baseboard was not attached to the wall, creating pinch points for the children in care. In over ten spots on the floor in the Preschool Room, gaps in the flooring caused the movement in the flooring planks, creating a pinching hazard to the children in care. In the Hallway outside the two bathrooms, there were two pipes sticking out of the wall creating a cutting hazard to the children in care. In the Hallway there was an emergency light that was dangling from the ceiling with exposed wires and at the bottom of the steps there was an electrical box that had exposed wires that was not secured into the wall creating a crushing hazard to the children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2024
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“The temperature of the hot water in the boy's bathroom sink measured 110.1° F.”
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“In the Preschool Room there was an electrical outlet hanging from the wall on an extension cord that lacked a protective receptacle cover. In the unlocked furnace room off of the Preschool Classroom there was an outlet on the far wall that lacked a protective outlet cover. Both of these outlets were accessible to children 5 years of age and younger.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2024
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“*At approximately 12:30 PM on the day of the Renewal Inspection, Staff #1 was observed with 7 Preschool Aged children at the girl and boy bathrooms. Staff #1 went into the boy's bathroom with the five boys while two girls were in a separate girls' bathroom. Staff#1 was not able to supervise the two girls in the separate bathroom while she was physically present in the boy's bathroom. Staff#1 could not see, hear, direct, or assess the two girls during this time and therefore ratio was 0:2.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2024
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“**At approximately 12:30 PM on the day of the Renewal Inspection, Staff #1 was observed with 7 Preschool Aged children at the girl and boy bathrooms. Staff #1 went into the boy's bathroom with the five boys while two girls were in a separate girls' bathroom. Staff#1 was not able to supervise the two girls in the separate bathroom while she was physically present in the boy's bathroom. Staff#1 could not see, hear, direct, or assess the two girls during this time and therefore ratio was 0:2.”
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Facility Person #2's file, employed more than 45 days, contained only a State Police Request in the file and therefore was incorrectly hired. Facility Person #3's file contained a Department of Education FBI Clearance and therefore was incorrectly hired.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2024
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“Located in the Hallway and the Main Room there were oscillating fans that were plugged in. These fans were in reach of the children, posing a threat to any child that was in care. In the boy's bathroom was a black milk crate that was turned upside down and being used as a step stool for the children to wash their hands posing a falling hazard to the children in care. In the Preschool Room there was an extension cord running from the TV which was hung on the wall to the outlets that was close to the floor. This extension cord was loose and therefore, created a strangulation hazard to the children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2024
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“Observed the side exit door off of the Main Room was partly blocked due to boxes and a gate. Observed the side exit door off of the Preschool Room was partly blocked due to a metal stool and door in the wooden frame that was leaning against the wall on the landing.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2024
3270.20(a)(1) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child
“Based on conversation with staff, the facility was notified on 5/1/23 that child #1 was treated at Children's hospital on 4/29/23. The department was initially notified of the ER treatment on 5/4/23. The child had injured their left arm while using the monkey bars in the facility's playground on 4/26/23 and at that time, there was no apparent injury to the child.”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2023
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“At approximately 12:30 pm, staff person #1 was in the main room with 8 preschoolers at lunch time. When they had finished lunch, staff person #1 sent the 8 children out of the main room and into the hallway to wait outside the bathroom unsupervised while the staff person briefly grabbed something out of a cabinet in the main room before joining the children in the hallway.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2023
3270.34(b) Director qualifications
“The file for staff person #1, holding the title of director, included a college diploma, but the diploma did not state the degree earned.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2023
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The last two evaluations in the file for staff person #3 were dated "November 2021" and "November 22," so timeliness could not be assessed. The evaluations were also not signed by a director.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The disclosure in the file for staff person #6 was not dated.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2023
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The last flu shot in the file for child #4, a preschooler, was 2021. There was no written exemption letter from a parent.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2023
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The last two health reports in the file for child #3, a preschooler, were dated 9/21/21 and 3/28/23.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2023
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The emergency contact information in the file for child #3 did not include the policy number for the child's health insurance.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2023
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“At approximately 12:30 pm, staff person #1 was in the main room with 8 preschoolers at lunch time. When they had finished lunch, staff person #1 sent the 8 children out of the main room and into the hallway to wait outside the bathroom unsupervised while the staff person briefly grabbed something out of a cabinet in the main room before joining the children in the hallway.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2023
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“At approximately 12:30 pm, staff person #1 was in the main room with 8 preschoolers at lunch time. When they had finished lunch, staff person #1 sent the 8 children out of the main room and into the hallway to wait outside the bathroom unsupervised while the staff person briefly grabbed something out of a cabinet in the main room before joining the children in the hallway.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2023
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The last two health assessments in the file for staff person #1 were dated 3/4/21 and 3/8/23.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2023
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The emergency contact information in the file for child #1 did not contain signed parental consent for minor first-aid.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2023
3270.131(a) Health information
“The file for child #2, enrolled more than 60 days, did not include a health report.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2023
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The last two emergency plan trainings in the file for staff person #1, #2, #4 and #5 were dated 1/22/22 and 1/24/23.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2023
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“There was a bin of foam toy blocks on a low shelf in the one year old area of the toddler room, making them accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouth.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2023
3270.72(d) Above ground window opening restricted to 6"
“One window in the school-age area of the preschool/school-age room was able to be opened approximately 8 inches. The bracket that was used to modify the window opening had become loose. The window is on the 2nd floor and opens directly to the outdoors.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2023
3270.131(e) ACIP recommended immunization record
“The file for child #2, a young toddler enrolled more than 60 days, did not include a list of immunizations”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2023
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“The last two fire drills documented on the fire drill log were 7/26/22 and 9/28/22, which are more than 60 days apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2022
3270.62(b) Play space - 65 square feet/child
“At approximately 9:30 am, there were 22 children in the outdoor preschool/school-age play space, a combined group of 12 schoolagers and 10 preschoolers. The capacity measures for 14 preschoolers or school-agers.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2022
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“At approximately 12:45 pm, a school-age child left the main preschool room to use the bathroom in the hallway. The bathroom is very close to the classroom, but is not inside the room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2022
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“At approximately 12:45 pm, a school-age child left the main preschool room to use the bathroom in the hallway. The bathroom is very close to the classroom, but is not inside the room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2022
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“At approximately 12:45 pm, a school-age child left the main preschool room to use the bathroom in the hallway. The bathroom is very close to the classroom, but is not inside the room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2022
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“At approximately 11 am, staff person #1 and #2 were present in the main room with 9 children, a combined group of 2 infants, 4 young toddlers and 3 older toddlers. Staff person #1 went into the adjacent infant room briefly to retrieve an item and left staff person #2 briefly out of ratio with all 8 children, as the infant room and the main room are measured as two separate spaces. A short time later, when the same staff and children were sitting down for lunch in the main room, staff person #2 went to the bathroom to grab wipes, leaving staff person #1 briefly out of ratio with all 8 children. The bathroom is off the infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The files for Facility Person's #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 and #6 lacked valid fire safety training completed with a fire protection professional within the last 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2022
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“The files for Facility Person's #3 and #4 lacked 6 of their 12 hours of required annual child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2022
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The facility lacked proof of purchase of their interconnected fire alarm system. The facility also lacked verification of an annual fire alarm inspection. An inspection of the Sprinkler System was all that was available.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2022
20.71(a)(7) Fraud or deceit in obtaining or attempting to obtain a certificate of compliance
“Upon review of the Facility Files it was verified that Facility Person #3 did not have a valid health assessment on file and that it had been photo copied from the last examination and the date had been changed to reflect 2022. Upon questioning the validity the Operator verified the prior assessment had been copied to Certification Representative. The Fire Safety Trainings on file for Facility Person's #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 and #6 were also not valid in that the Certificates from 2020 had been copied and dated to reflect a training occurring in 2021. Upon questioning the validity, Operator verified to Certification Representative that the Facility Persons did not participate in annual Fire Safety Training in 2021.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2022
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file for Facility Person #3 lacked a valid health assessment that had been completed within the last 24 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2022
3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The immunization record on file for Child #1 lacked verification that the child had received an annual influenza vaccination.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2022
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact form for Child #2 lacked the address for one of the release persons listed.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2022
3270.27(a) Emergency plan
“The Operator was unable to locate the emergency plan at the time of the inspection to allow for review.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2022
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“A bag containing the first aid kit was observed to be hanging from a low hook in the School Age Area of the Preschool/School Age Classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2022
3270.66(c) Toxic use- no contamination
“Bleach bottles were observed to be stored next to Baby Food Jars in a cabinet in the Main Classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2022
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“In the Preschool/School Age Classroom a bottle of white out was observed on a low table accessible to children in the space. Two bottles of hand sanitizer were observed to also be accessible to the children in the classroom. In the hallway outside the restrooms a container of Clorox Wipes were observed on a low shelf and could be accessible to children traveling between the classrooms and the indoor gross motor room. All items were labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2022
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Monroeville, PA 15146 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Monroeville, PA 15146 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Monroeville, PA 15146 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. Penn Garden Day Care Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on February 12, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 33 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 28 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.
135, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 372-4144 to ask.
(412) 372-4144.
4341 Old William Penn Hwy, Monroeville, PA 15146. The nearest other daycare we list is Pttsburgh After School Academy at Evergreen Elem, 0.3 miles away.