Bright and Early Learning and Child Care Center
5001 Baptist Rd, Pittsburgh, PA
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Tender Care Learning Center/Whitehall is a child care center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 104 children, serving school-age 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 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 104 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tender Care Learning Center/Whitehall has not listed its tuition.
State record
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 1, 2026: 7 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 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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3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The last two fire safety trainings in the files for staff persons #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, and #13 were dated more than 12 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2026
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid kit located in the Older Preschool Classroom lacked tweezers.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2026
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“The two bathrooms in the hallway lacked hand washing signs posted at both toilets.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2026
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The Emergency Contact form for Child #3 lacked the telephone number of the child's physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2026
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 #2 contained Health Reports at the time of the Renewal Inspection, it was observed that the health reports for Child #1 and #2 were updated in an interval greater than 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2026
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file for staff person #10 contained a health assessment that was conducted more than 24 months after the previous assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2026
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“A child's small couch in the Pre K Classroom had a ripped cover with exposed foam posing a toppling or fall hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2026
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The files for staff #5, #6, #8, #9, and #12 contain health assessments that were obtained late. #5 was due 5/2024 and obtained 6/2024; #6 was due 10/2024 and obtained 2/2025; #8 was due 5/9/2024 and obtained 5/31/2024; #9 was due 5/4/2024 and obtained 5/3/2024; #12 was due 1/2025 and obtained 2/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #11 had not completed mandated reporter training within a 60 month window. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file dated 8/12/19 and the current training dated 1/27/2025. Current mandated reporter training is on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“Staff #13 renewed first aid training late. It was due 2/2024 and renewed 3/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The files for staff #1 - #5, #7 - #10, #12 and #13 contain NSOR clearances that were obtained late. The clearances were due 1/2025 and 2/7/2025 and were obtained 2/20/2025. Valid NSOR clearances are now on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The files for staff #1- #4 contain health assessments that were obtained late. #1 due 6/12/23 and obtained 6/18/23; #2 due 9/2023 and obtained 3/2024; #3 due 2/2023 and obtained 4/2023 ; #4 due 2/2024 and obtained 5/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2024
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“The file for staff #4 contains a late TB test. The test was due 8/17/23 and was obtained 5/2024. A TB test was on file form 2/2022 however, that test exceeded 12 months at the time of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Observed one torn rest mat.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The file for staff #2 and #3 contain health assessments that were renewed late. Staff #2 was due 6/12/23 and obtained 6/18/23. Staff #3 was due 2/2023 and obtained 4/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“The files for staff #4 and #5 contain health and safety update trainings that were obtained late. The training was due by 12/2022 and obtained 1/2023 and 5/2023. The file for staff #6 contains a health and safety training that was due 8/2022 and obtained 6/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“Staff #1, #3, and #4 updated their first aid and cpr late. They have current pediatric first aid and cpr on file now.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2022
3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii) Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for staff #2 does not contain valid health and safety training. Staff #2 cannot be a caregiver until valid training is on file. Staff #2 has been a staff for over 90 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2022
3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii) Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for staff #4 contains health and safety training that was completed beyond the 90 day time period of required completion.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2022
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The file for staff #1 contains a health assessment that was updated one month beyond the 24 month requirement.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2022
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 lacks an updated health assessment. Child #1 is preschool aged.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2022
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FAQ
Yes. Tender Care Learning Center/Whitehall 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 June 1, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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.
104, 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 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 881-6720 to ask.
(412) 881-6720.
300 Weyman Rd Ste 100, Pittsburgh, PA 15236. The nearest other daycare we list is Bright and Early Learning and Child Care Center, 0.2 miles away.