Kid Zone Learning Center of Hermitage
1455 N Keel Ridge Rd, Hermitage, PA
Tender Care Learning Center-Hermitage
- licensed capacity
- 63
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Tender Care Learning Center-Hermitage
Tender Care Learning Center-Hermitage is a child care center in Hermitage, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 63 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 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 18 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 63 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 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 | 63 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Tender Care Learning Center-Hermitage
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 63 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00244627
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 17, 2026: 8 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 18 rules in all · 18 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Background checks 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Safety and hazards 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 17, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
3270.133(6) Written consent
“In the kitchen, there was a bottle of Methylphenid Medication for child #2 that lacked written parental consent for administration of the medication.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2026
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The files for staff person #1 and #2 had health assessments that exceeded 24 months between assessments.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2026
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“In the toddler room, there were a few areas of peeling paint on the back wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2026
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The file for child #1 lacked a current child service report updated within the last 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #3 had an invalid state police clearance that lacked the disseminated date at the time of their start date. An updated state police clearance is now on file dated 11-10-25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2026
3270.133(5) Original label
“In the kitchen, there was a bottle of Methylphenid Medication for child #2 that was expired.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2026
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #2 had mandated reporter trainings dated 9-13-20 and 3-31-26 that were over 60 months between trainings.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2026
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“In the infant room, there were two young toddlers sleeping on cots that had 2 feet of space on two sides and lacked 2 feet of space on a third side.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2026
Jun 3, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“On the outdoor preschool play space, there were multiple steps/platforms on the embedded play equipment that had tears in the surface and had metal support bars that were starting to protrude through the steps/platforms and were a visible hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #1 had mandated reporter trainings dated 3-16-20 and 5-20-25 that were over 60 months between trainings. Staff person #2 had mandated reporter trainings dated 3-11-20 and 5-20-25 that were over 60 months between trainings. Staff person #3 had mandated reporter trainings dated 3-3-20 and 5-23-25 that were over 60 months between trainings. Staff person #4 had mandated reporter trainings dated 2-23-20 and 5-22-25 that were over 60 months between trainings.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2025
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The file for child #2 had an emergency contact form that lacked the telephone number of the child's physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2025
3270.82(e) Toilet and sinks proper height
“In the infant room with an infant and multiple 1 year olds that were walking and able to wash their hands, the sink next to the changing table lacked a platform or steps and was unable to be reached by the children after diapering to wash their hands.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2025
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The files for child #1 and #3, preschoolers, had a health assessment that was dated over 12 months between assessments.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“The file for staff person #5 had current pediatric first-aid/CPR training with a completion date of 4-3-25 that was after the February 2025 expiration of the prior training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file for staff person #5 lacked two written, nonfamily references.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025
Nov 1, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“In the pre-k/preschool room, the handle on the toy fridge door was loose with the screw at the top of the handle missing resulting in the handle not being secure. In the pre-k/preschool room, there were two rest mats that had tears in the fabric exposing the foam inside. On the outdoor preschool play space, the frog bouncer embedded equipment nearest the outside fence had a crack that was a few inches long on the right side of the equipment.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2024
Jun 27, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
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, a preschooler, had a health assessment that exceeded 12 months between assessments.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2024
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“In the preschool room, the water temperature at the sink in the room was 122° F.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2024
Jun 2, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file for staff person #1 had a health assessment that exceeded 24 months between assessments.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2023
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The most recent emergency drill conducted on 4-7-23 had documentation that lacked the time to complete the drill, special accommodations the facility used for infants and toddlers, and the problems encountered or observations during the drill.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2023
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“In the toddler room at approximately 11:40 a.m., staff person #2 was observed changing a child's diaper at the changing table that faces the back right wall and was unable to see a 2 year old child that was around the corner from the staff person. After changing the child's diaper, staff person #2 walked with the child to wash their hands in the bathroom across the room and was unable to see the other five children in the room that were 2-3 year olds in the staff person's group for about 15-20 seconds while the staff person was in the bathroom with the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2023
3270.82(e) Toilet and sinks proper height
“In the infant room with 3 young toddlers that were walking and able to wash their hands, the sink next to the changing table lacked a platform or steps and was unable to be reached by the children after diapering to wash their hands. In the toddler room with multiple 2 year olds that were walking and able to wash their hands, the sink next to the changing table lacked a platform or steps and was unable to be reached by the children after diapering to wash their hands.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2023
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“On the outdoor preschool/pre-k play space, the art table had blue paint peeling in multiple areas.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The emergency plan lacked requirements for continuity of operations according to federal requirements at 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2023
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The file for child #1, a 5 year old, child #2, a 3 year old, and child #3, a 4 year old, had an immunization record that lacked verification of the Influenza vaccination being administered within the last calendar year in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP and lacked exemption documentation.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2023
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The operator's letter provided to the parent of each enrolled child explaining the emergency procedures lacked the accommodations for infants and toddlers.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2023
Jun 14, 2022Inspection14 rules cited
3270.166(1) Written statement
“In the infant room, child #3, an infant, lacked an infant feeding schedule.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2022
3270.131(d)(8) Age appropriate screenings complete
“The file for child #1 had a health assessment that lacked a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2022
3270.131(e)(1)/3270.182(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for child #1, a 3 year old, had an immunization record that lacked verification of the Influenza vaccination being administered within the last calendar year in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP and lacked exemption documentation.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2022
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“According to the log, the interconnected smoke detectors were not manually tested at least once every 30 days between 1-6-22 to 2-11-22 and 2-11-22 to 3-21-22.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2022
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for child #1 had an initial health assessment that was dated over 60 days after the child's first day of attendance at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2022
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The files for child #1 and #2 had an emergency contact form that lacked the work address and telephone number of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2022
3270.107 Refrigerator
“In the infant room, the refrigerator that contained children's bottles lacked a thermometer.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2022
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric first-aid/CPR training from a PQAS approved curriculum.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #1 lacked the out of state Sex Offender and Child Abuse & Neglect registry checks at their start date and requires current out of state Sex Offender and Child Abuse & Neglect registry checks.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2022
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“On the older toddler/preschool play space, the poured-in-place surface had small beads coming apart in multiple areas on the surface that were less than 1 inch in diameter and were accessible to 2 year olds that use the play space and are still placing objects in their mouths.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2022
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“In the young toddler room, the trash can next to the sink in the corner lacked a lid.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2022
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first-aid kit in the young toddler room lacked tape.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2022
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“In the toddler room, there was a large bottle of hand sanitizer next to the sink labeled "Keep out of reach of children" that was accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2022
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file for staff person #3 had a health assessment that exceeded 24 months between assessments.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Tender Care Learning Center-Hermitage
Is Tender Care Learning Center-Hermitage licensed?
Yes. Tender Care Learning Center-Hermitage is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Tender Care Learning Center-Hermitage last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 17, 2026, with 8 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Tender Care Learning Center-Hermitage had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 18 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-Hermitage care for?
63, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Tender Care Learning Center-Hermitage accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Tender Care Learning Center-Hermitage's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Tender Care Learning Center-Hermitage cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (724) 962-1998 to ask.
What is Tender Care Learning Center-Hermitage's phone number?
(724) 962-1998.
Where is Tender Care Learning Center-Hermitage?
1475 N Hermitage Rd, Hermitage, PA 16148. The nearest other daycare we list is Kid Zone Learning Center of Hermitage, 0.5 miles away.