Kindercare Learning Center/McCandless
5400 Corporate Dr, Pittsburgh, PA
4.9· 39 reviews
Tender Care Learning Center/McCandless
- licensed capacity
- 78
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Tender Care Learning Center/McCandless
Tender Care Learning Center/McCandless is a child care center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 78 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 21 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 78 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 78 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Tender Care Learning Center/McCandless has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Tender Care Learning Center/McCandless
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 78 children
- License number
- #CER-00252208
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 1, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 21 rules in all · 21 corrected
- Safety and hazards 4
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Records and paperwork 3
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Background checks 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Safe sleep 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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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Apr 1, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“There were no criminal history or sex offender clearance on file for Facility Person #1 from a state in which they resided in the previous 5 years.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2026
Mar 25, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“During a complaint investigation conducted on 3/24/26, based on information obtained during staff interviews, it was determined that on 3/3/26 an infant had been placed in their crib for a nap, a bib was observed around the infant's neck underneath their sleep sack.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2026
3270.119 Infant sleep position
“The following was observed on video footage provided by the operator recorded on 3/10/26 at 3:35pm: In the infant room, one infant wearing a blue bib was sitting in a motion swing, making small arm and leg movements within the first few seconds of footage. As of 3:36pm onward, the infant appears to have fallen asleep in the swing, as evidenced by lack of movement of the infant's head, arms, and legs. The infant remains asleep in the swing for approximately 23 minutes until approximately 3:59pm, when arm movement is observed. The infant does not have a documented medical reason why they should not sleep in the recommended sleeping position by the American Academy of Pediatrics.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2026
Feb 10, 2026Inspection16 rules cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The staff file for Staff person #1 contained current mandated reporter training dated 3/2/25 which was not renewed within 60 months from the previously existing mandated reporter certificate dated 12/26/19. The staff file for Staff person #2 contained current mandated reporter training dated 6/3/25 which was not renewed within 60 months from the previously existing mandated reporter certificate dated 4/17/20.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2026
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“At approximately 1:45pm, during naptime in the Preschool Readiness Room where Staff #2 was positioned in the room they could not adequately supervise one of the napping children due to a child's table and chairs obstructing Staff #2's ability to see and assess that child who was napping.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2026
3270.27(d) Plan posted
“The facility's emergency plan was observed not to be posted in a conspicuous location.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The staff file for Staff person #3 was observed to contain fire safety trainings that were conducted more than 12 months apart; those fire safety trainings are dated 10/7/25 and 8/9/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2026
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The staff file for Staff person #4 and Staff person #5, who are functioning as an Assistant Group Supervisor, lacked proof of education.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2026
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The child file for Child #1 and Child #2 contained a current child service report that was dated Dec. 2025, and the previous report was observed to lack a date; therefore, it was unable to be determined if the child service reports were completed within six months of each other.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2026
3270.52/3270.55(a) Mixed Age Level/Toddler and preschool children
“In the Toddler 2 Room, at approximately 1:50pm, one staff and eleven young toddlers and older toddlers were observed. Therefore, Staff #7 exceeded the child: staff naptime ratio by one child.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2026
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“In the Infant Room, an emergency contact form was not present for Child #6 who was receiving care in the room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2026
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“In the Preschool 2 Room, an electrical outlet located to the left of a child's reading chair, and accessible to children 5 years of age or younger, was observed to lack one protective cover.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2026
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“In the PreK Room, a bottle of hand sanitizer was observed on top of the writing desk and accessible to the preschool age children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“In the PreK Room and the Preschool 2 Room, one ceiling tile near the video surveillance camera was observed to not be kept clean as evidence by having water damage spots due to a leak from the roof.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2026
3270.131(a) Health information
“The child file for Child #4, who is an older toddler, was observed to lack a valid health report within 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2026
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“The facility's current certificate of compliance was observed not to be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2026
3270.133(5) Original label
“In the PreK Room, an epi pen for Child #5 was observed to have expired as of 12/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2026
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The child file for Child #3, who is a preschool age child, was observed to contain an updated health report dated 2/4/26 which was conducted more than 12 months from the previously dated 1/28/25 health report on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“The staff file for Staff person #6 contained current pediatric first aid/CPR training dated October 2025 which was not renewed on or before the expiration of the previous training certificate on file dated August 2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2026
Nov 6, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“The facility's documentation regarding the poured playground surfacing lacked the fall height rating that is necessary to determine if the surfacing meets the required shock absorption for a fall from the highest point of the embedded play equipment.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The facility's documentation regarding the testing of their fire detection system by a fire safety professional was deemed unacceptable as it did not include the results of the testing.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2025
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FAQ
Questions about Tender Care Learning Center/McCandless
Is Tender Care Learning Center/McCandless licensed?
Yes. Tender Care Learning Center/McCandless is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Tender Care Learning Center/McCandless last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 1, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Tender Care Learning Center/McCandless had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 21 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/McCandless care for?
78, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Tender Care Learning Center/McCandless accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Tender Care Learning Center/McCandless' hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Tender Care Learning Center/McCandless cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 206-0188 to ask.
What is Tender Care Learning Center/McCandless' phone number?
(412) 206-0188.
Where is Tender Care Learning Center/McCandless?
8413 Perry Hwy Rt 19, Pittsburgh, PA 15237. The nearest other daycare we list is Early Years Child Development Centers, 0.2 miles away.