Kindercare Learning Ctr/Ross TWP
5000 Cheryl Dr Suite 110, Pittsburgh, PA
4.9· 65 reviews
Tender Care Learning Center/Ross
- licensed capacity
- 113
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Tender Care Learning Center/Ross
Tender Care Learning Center/Ross is a child care center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 113 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 5:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 23 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 6:45 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 113 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:45 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:45 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:45 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:45 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:45 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 113 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Tender Care Learning Center/Ross has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Tender Care Learning Center/Ross
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 113 children
- License number
- #CER-00249670
Summary
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 27, 2025: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 23 rules in all · 23 corrected
- Records and paperwork 7
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Safety and hazards 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- 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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Oct 27, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“The file for Staff #1 contained a Health Assessment that stated they had a communicable disease. There was no accompanying documentation stating the condition and the risk it might pose to other exposed to this individual.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Based on the Fire Detection System Annual Letters, there was a gap in the documentation exceeding 1 year where the smoke detectors were not tested, 6/5/24 and 6/10/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2025
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The file for Child #2 and Child #5 contained an emergency contact form that was not updated within 6 months of the previous update.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“In the Middle Infants Classroom there was peeling paint behind the bookshelf next to the window. In the Middle Toddler Classroom there was peeling paint above the bookshelf beside the window.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2025
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, an Older Toddler, and Child #5, a Preschool Aged Child, contained Health Reports that had been updated in an interval greater than 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2025
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The file for Child #3, enrolled for more that 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of a 3rd dose of the DTAP and Pneumococcal vaccinations as required based on the child's age as per the ACIP recommended schedule. The file for Child #4, enrolled for more that 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of a 2nd dose of the DTAP, HIB, Pneumococcal, and Polio vaccinations as required based on the child's age as per the ACIP recommended schedule.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2025
Oct 7, 2024Inspection17 rules cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“*At approximately 10:30 AM in the Preschool Classroom, Staff #3 identified 5 Preschool Aged children as part of their assigned group. At this time, Staff #4 identified 4 Preschool Aged children as part of their assigned group. Cert Rep observed 10 Preschool Aged children receiving care in the classroom, therefore leaving Child #9 not identified as being in an assigned primary group.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2024
3270.111(a) Written plan
“The Middle Infants Classroom lacked a written plan of daily activities and routines”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2024
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“In the Young Toddler and the Preschool Classroom there were multiple rest mats that were ripped and had exposed foam. These items were accessible to the children in are who are still placing items in their mouths.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2024
3270.102(g) Hazardous toys and equipment
“In the Preschool Classroom there was a pillowcase that was ripped on three of the four corners and not in good repair. This pillowcase covered a vinyl pillow.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid kit located in the Preschool Classroom lacked sterile gauze pads.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024
3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted
“The Preschool Readiness Classroom 3 lacked the telephone numbers of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center posted by the telephone.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2024
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The Emergency Contact Forms for Child #1, #3, #5, and #6 lacked the enrolling parents work address and telephone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2024
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“Although the files for Child #4 and #5, preschool aged children, contained Health Reports at the time of the Renewal Inspection, it was observed that the Health Reports for Child #4 and #5 were updated in an interval greater than 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The Emergency Contact Form for Child #2 lacked the health insurance coverage policy number for the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2024
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“The Emergency Contact information was not present in the PreK Room for Child #7. The child was present and receiving care in the room.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2024
3270.55(b) Other staff on premises
“At approximately 1:10 PM, the fire alarm in the facility was activated. During the evacuation four staff who were on duty but were not providing childcare during naptime were observed reentering the facility premises after leaving the facility premise to purchase lunch. Due to the four staff leaving the premises, it was observed that Staff #2 was left out of ratio during the fire evacuation with 8 children including 2 older toddlers and 6 young toddlers.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2024
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“At approximately 1:10 PM, the fire alarm in the facility was activated. During the evacuation it was observed that Staff #2 was supervising 8 children including 2 older toddlers and 6 young toddlers.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2024
3270.61(h) Exceeding Capacity
“At approximately 11:00 AM, 9 children were observed receiving care in the Preschool Readiness 2 Classroom space that has a designated maximum capacity of 8.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2024
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“**At approximately 10:30 AM in the Preschool Classroom, Staff #3 identified 5 Preschool Aged children as part of their assigned group. At this time, Staff #4 identified 4 Preschool Aged children as part of their assigned group. Cert Rep observed 10 Preschool Aged children receiving care in the classroom, therefore leaving Child #9 not identified as being in an assigned primary group.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 25, 2024
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“The file for Staff #1 contained transcripts in a foreign language and therefore their credentials could not be determined.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2024
3270.166(1) Written statement
“The file for Child #8, an infant, lacked a written formula and feeding schedule obtained from the parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2024
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“The Preschool Readiness Classroom lacked a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2024
Oct 17, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“*At approximately 10:25am in the Young Infant Room an 11-month-old infant was observed sleeping on a mat on the floor which was located on the outside of an 'L' shaped room divider made up of multiple column post panels, a solid plywood panel, and a see thru panel. Staff person #1 and Staff person #2 were observed to be inside the 'L' shaped room divider and given how they were positioned inside of the divider, the solid plywood panel on the room divider created a visual barrier impeding both staff's ability to adequately supervise the 11-month-old infant who was sleeping on the opposite side of the 'L' shaped room divider.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2023
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“In the Young Toddler Room six mats used for sleeping were observed to not be labeled for the use of a specific child.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2023
3270.131(a) Health information
“The child file for Child #4, contained an initial health report that is dated more than 60 days after initial enrollment.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2023
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The child file for Child #3 contained a current financial agreement and emergency contact form that were not reviewed and updated by the parent every 6 months. The dates of review for the financial agreement form were 8/7/23, 1/1/23, 8/8/22, 12/19/21 and for the emergency contact form were 8/6/23, 1/1/23, 8/8/22, 12/19/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2023
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“The child file for Child #1, who is a young toddler, was observed to contain health reports that were conducted more than 6 months apart; those health report dates are dated 9/16/22 and 8/26/21. The child file for Child #2, who is a young toddler, was observed to contain health reports that were conducted more than 6 months apart; those health report dates are dated 9/21/22 and 2/15/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2023
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“In the Preschool Readiness Room an electrical outlet located on the wall in the dress up area was observed to lack one protective cover. In the Preschool Room an electrical outlet on the wall in the block area was observed to lack one protective cover.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2023
3270.75(c) Has all items
“In the Preschool Readiness Room the first-aid kit was observed to lack scissors.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2023
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“**At approximately 10:25am in the Young Infant Room an 11-month-old infant was observed sleeping on a mat on the floor which was located on the outside of an 'L' shaped room divider made up of multiple column post panels, a solid plywood panel, and a see thru panel. Staff person #1 and Staff person #2 were observed to be inside the 'L' shaped room divider and given how they were positioned inside of the divider, the solid plywood panel on the room divider created a visual barrier impeding both staff's ability to adequately supervise the 11-month-old infant who was sleeping on the opposite side of the 'L' shaped room divider.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2023
Jun 6, 2023Complaint investigation4 rules cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“According to staff statements, on 5/23/23 at approximately 11:00am, as Staff #1 and #2 transitioned their group of 8-9 young toddlers from the outside playground to return inside, Child #1 separated from the group and was eventually observed outside unsupervised and alone for an undetermined amount of time (3-4 minutes).”
Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2023
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“According to staff statements, on 5/23/23 at approximately 11:00am, as Staff #1 and #2 transitioned their group of 8-9 young toddlers from the outside playground to return inside, Child #1 separated from the group and was eventually observed outside unsupervised and alone for an undetermined amount of time (3-4 minutes).”
Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2023
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“*According to staff statements, on 5/23/23 at approximately 11:00am, as Staff #1 and #2 transitioned their group of 8-9 young toddlers from the outside playground to return inside, Child #1 separated from the group and was eventually observed outside unsupervised and alone for an undetermined amount of time (3-4 minutes).”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2023
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“According to staff statements, on 5/23/23 at approximately 11:00am, as Staff #1 and #2 transitioned their group of 8-9 young toddlers from the outside playground to return inside, Child #1 separated from the group and was eventually observed outside unsupervised and alone for an undetermined amount of time (3-4 minutes). At this time Staff: Child ratio was 0:1.”
Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2023
Oct 11, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The child file for Child #3 contained a financial agreement form that was not reviewed and updated by the parent at least once in a 6-month period; the dates of the two most recent updates were 8/22/22 and 1/31/20 for the financial agreement”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2022
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“In the Young Toddler room, at approximately 11:20am, a soiled diaper was observed on top of the changing table and had not been immediately discarded into a plastic-lined hands-free covered can.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2022
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The child file for Child #2, who is a preschool aged child, was observed to lack an updated health report; the most recent health report on file is dated 5/27/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2022
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The child file for Child #1, who was a young toddler at the time, was observed to contain an updated health report dated 9/21/22 which was conducted more than 6 months from the previously dated 7/29/21 health report on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2022
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The staff file for Staff person #1 contained current mandated reporter training dated 7/21/21 which was not renewed within 60 months from the previously existing mandated reporter certificate dated 1/23/16.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2022
Oct 19, 2021Inspection4 rules cited
3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“The file for staff person #1, with a start date of 1-6-21, had pediatric first-aid and CPR training dated 7-11-21 that was over 90 days after their start date.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2021
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“In the pre-K 1 room, there were multiple sleep mats with tears in multiple areas that exposed the stuffing inside.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2021
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“In the middle infant room, there were two sleep mats with tears in multiple areas that exposed the stuffing inside and had small pieces coming apart that were less than 1 inch in diameter and were accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. On the outdoor toddler play space, the poured-in-place surface had multiple areas with loose beads coming apart from the surface that were less than 1 inch in diameter and were accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2021
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The facility's emergency plan lacked a plan that provides for accommodations for infants and toddlers.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Tender Care Learning Center/Ross
Is Tender Care Learning Center/Ross licensed?
Yes. Tender Care Learning Center/Ross is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Tender Care Learning Center/Ross last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on October 27, 2025, with 6 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Tender Care Learning Center/Ross had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 23 rules across 2 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 23 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/Ross care for?
113, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Tender Care Learning Center/Ross accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Tender Care Learning Center/Ross' hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Tender Care Learning Center/Ross cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 635-9876 to ask.
What is Tender Care Learning Center/Ross' phone number?
(412) 635-9876.
Where is Tender Care Learning Center/Ross?
4721 Mcknight Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237. The nearest other daycare we list is YMCA of Greater PGH/Ross Elementary, 0.7 miles away.