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Tender Care Learning Center/Cranberry

102 Teddy Bear Ln, Mars, PA 16046
licensed capacity
96
open each week
5 days

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About Tender Care Learning Center/Cranberry

Tender Care Learning Center/Cranberry is a child care center in Mars, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 96 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 20 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
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Licensed capacity
96 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity96 childrenFrom the state license
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State record

Inspection reports for Tender Care Learning Center/Cranberry

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
96 children
License number
#CER-00248437
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 4, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 20 rules in all · 19 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Safe sleep 3
  • Background checks 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 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. May 4, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(f) 2 feet apart

      “SECOND CITATION; PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 4/1/26: During rest time, the following pieces of rest equipment were observed in use with less than 2 feet of space on three sides: In the Toddler room, there was a mat in use placed against the wall and against a piece of furniture with less than 2 feet of space on a third side between the mat and another piece of furniture. In the Pre-K room, there was a mat in use in between two tables, only allowing for 2 feet of space on two sides. In the Preschool 2 room, there was a mat in use with less than 2 feet of space between the mat and the wall on one side, and shelves on two other sides, only allowing for 2 feet of space on one side.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2026

  2. Apr 1, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “In the Preschool 1 room, there was an unlocked cabinet with bleach water and cleaning supplies on a low shelf in reach of children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “There was an area of damaged plaster on the wall in the the Preschool 2 room behind a trash can to the right of the door leading to the Pre-K Room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “There were no written, nonfamily references on file for Facility Person #1.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(6) Written consent

      “There were medications in the Pre-K room (two Epipens and allergy medication) labeled with children's names, without written parental consent at the facility for administration.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2026

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(f) 2 feet apart

      “In the Infant room, there was a crib in use with less than 2 feet of space on three sides. In the Young Toddler room, there was a rest mat in use with less than 2 feet of space on three sides.”
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “The criminal history clearance on file for Facility Person #1 was incomplete. The FBI clearance on file for Facility Person #1 was completed after their start date.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2026

  3. Sep 22, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

      “There was a cot in use placed in front of a door leading from the Toddler to the Toddler Transition room, obstructing the exit.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “The current NSOR clearance on file for Facility Person #1 was completed more than 60 months after the prior NSOR clearance on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “There was a small area of damaged plaster on the wall behind a trash can in the Preschool 1 room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

      “The current health assessment on file for child #1 was completed more than 12 months after the previous health assessment on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(c) Each child care space

      “There were no emergency contact forms in the infant room for the children receiving care in that space. According to staff statements, the set of emergency contact forms in the classroom was the one that was taken outside when a staff person took some of the children outside. There were no emergency contact forms remaining in the room while a group of staff and children remained in the classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2025

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(f) 2 feet apart

      “There were two cots in use in the Toddler room and a rest mat in use in the infant room without 2 feet of space on three sides of each.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “There was rust on a pole in the corner of the preschool outdoor playspace.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “There was an uncovered outlet on the wall in the Pre-K room, in reach of children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(a) In child care spaces

      “There was no first aid kit in the infant room. According to staff statements, the first aid kit from the classroom was the one that was taken outside when a staff person took some of the children outside. There was no first aid kit remaining in the room while a group of staff and children remained in the classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “The current firesafety trainings completed and documented on file for Facility Persons #2 and #3 were each completed more than 12 months after the pervious firesafety training for the respective staff person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2025

  4. Sep 25, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.166(1) Written statement

      “There was no written feeding schedule from the parent for one of the enrolled infants.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “There was a small area of peeling paint/damaged plaster on a corner of a wall in the Preschool 2 room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease

      “The health assessment on file for child #1 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2024

  5. Sep 22, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “The fire alarm 30-day test log includes test dates 10/21/22-11/21/22, and 8/7/23-9/7/23, more than 30 days apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

      “The facility did not have verification of providing the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(5)/3270.192(3) Physician/CRNP assessment/Health assessment, TB test

      “The health assessment on file for Staff person #1 and #2 does not include the physician or health care professional's assessment of the staff person's suitability to provide childcare.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “The documentation on file for the emergency drill conducted on 7/13/23 does not include the time the drill was conducted or the length of time of the drill.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2023

  6. Sep 19, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “There were several gallon jugs of hand soap, labeled "keep out of reach of children" on the floor of an unlocked closet in the bathroom in the older toddler classroom. There was a can of shaving cream, labeled "keep out of reach of children", reportedly used for craft projects, in the Preschool 2 classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2022

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “The rest cots in Pre-K and Preschool I Rooms were not labeled for use by an individual child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “The emergency contact forms on file for Child #1 and #2 does not include a complete address and/or telephone number for all listed release persons.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.166(1) Written statement

      “There were no written infant feeding plans submitted by the parents of the infants receiving care in the Infant room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(c) Each child care space

      “There were 2 children receiving care in Preschool 1 without their emergency contact forms being in the room where they were receiving care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #1 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/CPR. Staff person #1 completed the training on 5/22/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2022

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “The signed Disclosure statement on file for Staff person #2 is not dated, making it invalid.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(4) Acute or chronic health problem

      “The current health report on file for Child #1 does not indicate if the child has and chronic health problems or special needs.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2022

  7. May 23, 2022Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #1 worked between 4/29/22-5/16/22 without having completed a PQAS approved Pediatric First Aid/CPR course taught by a PQAS approved instructor.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2022

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(d) No harsh language

      “According to statements during interviews, Staff person #1 was speaking inappropriately at Child #1 when she would not lay down at naptime.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2022

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “** According to statements made during the investigation, Staff person #1 handled Child #1 in a rough, aggressive fashion when she would not lay down at nap time.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2022

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “According to statements made during the investigation, Staff person #1 handled Child #1 in a rough, aggressive fashion when she would not lay down at nap time.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2022

  8. May 23, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #1 worked between 4/29/22-5/16/22 without having completed a PQAS approved Pediatric First Aid/CPR course taught by a PQAS approved instructor.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2022

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(d) No harsh language

      “According to statements during interviews, Staff person #1 was speaking inappropriately at Child #1 when she would not lay down at naptime.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2022

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “** According to statements made during the investigation, Staff person #1 handled Child #1 in a rough, aggressive fashion when she would not lay down at nap time.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2022

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “According to statements made during the investigation, Staff person #1 handled Child #1 in a rough, aggressive fashion when she would not lay down at nap time.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2022

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 Tender Care Learning Center/Cranberry licensed?

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

When was Tender Care Learning Center/Cranberry last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 4, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Tender Care Learning Center/Cranberry had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 20 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 19 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 Tender Care Learning Center/Cranberry care for?

96, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Tender Care Learning Center/Cranberry accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Tender Care Learning Center/Cranberry's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Tender Care Learning Center/Cranberry cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (724) 772-0598 to ask.

What is Tender Care Learning Center/Cranberry's phone number?

(724) 772-0598.

Where is Tender Care Learning Center/Cranberry?

102 Teddy Bear Ln, Mars, PA 16046. The nearest other daycare we list is Heart Prints Center for Early Education, 0.6 miles away.

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