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Tender Care Learning Centers
- licensed capacity
- 90
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Tender Care Learning Centers
Tender Care Learning Centers is a child care center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 90 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with infant care, preschool and toddler care. It says it provides meals.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 35 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsMeals providedSecure entryAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMNAEYC accredited
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 90 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
| Programs | Infant care, preschool and toddler care |
|---|---|
| Approach | Play-based |
| Curriculum | Creative Curriculum® |
| Staff | Teachers fully trained in all aspects of infant development, and health and safety |
| Daily life | USDA food program (CACFP); Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Safety | Biometric keyless entry pads; fingerprint check-in/out |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Kaymbu) |
| Accreditation | NAEYC accredited |
| Licensed capacity | 90 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Tender Care Learning Centers
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 90 children
- License number
- #CER-00247901
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 31, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 7 visits · 35 rules in all · 35 corrected
- Safety and hazards 9
- Health, medication and illness 7
- Building, equipment and play areas 7
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Background checks 3
- 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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Mar 31, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“A child was able to crawl outside of the infant classroom into the hallway unattended. Another child was in a bouncer seat and out of sight of the one staff member that was present who was changing another child's diaper.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2026
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“A child was able to crawl outside of the infant classroom into the hallway unattended. Another child was in a bouncer seat and out of sight of the one staff member that was present who was changing another child's diaper.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2026
Dec 16, 2025Visit2 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“Staff person #1 has not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring (12/11/25). Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is not on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2025
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During investigations, Staff #1 was observed roughly handling child#1, this included picking the child up by their clothes and forcefully moving them out into the hallway.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2026
Dec 16, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“Staff person #1 has not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring (12/11/25). Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is not on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2025
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During investigations, Staff #1 was observed roughly handling child#1, this included picking the child up by their clothes and forcefully moving them out into the hallway.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2026
Oct 1, 2025Inspection15 rules cited
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid kit located in the Room 4 lacked tweezers and scissors.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“Staff person #7 has not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring (9/2025). Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is not on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The file for Staff #4 contained Fire Safety Trainings that were dated more than 12 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The files for Staff #8 and #9 contained mandated reporter training that was not completed within 60 months of the previous training.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Although the files for Staff#1 and #5 contained an NSOR Certificate at the time of Renewal Inspection it was observed that it was obtained after the first day caring for children. The file for Staff #2 contained an incomplete PA State Police Clearance. The file for Staff #6 contained a disclosure statement that lacked a witness. The file for Staff #5 who has lived in Illinois within the last 5 years did not have the required Illinois Clearances.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2025
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“Observed an electrical outlet with one plug in Room 6, beside the refrigerator that was missing a protective outlet covers. This outlet was accessible to children 5 years of age and younger.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“In Room 4 there was an unlocked cabinet that contained a large bottle of Fantasik and a spray bottle of Fantasik labeled, "keep out of reach of children" that were on a low shelf accessible the children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2025
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“The file for Staff #3, lacked documentation of 3 hours of the required 12 annual clock hours of childcare training.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2025
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“In Room 3 the First aid kit was hanging on a low hook making the first aid kit accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2025
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for Child #2, a Young Toddler, contained Health Reports that were updated in an interval greater than 6 months”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2025
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: Oct 28, 2025
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“The Agreement for Child #2 lacked the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2025
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The file for Child #1, enrolled for more that 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of a 2nd dose of the Rotavirus vaccination, 2nd dose DTAP vaccination, 2nd dose of HIB vaccination, 2nd dose of Pneumococcal vaccination, and 2nd dose of Polio vaccination as required based on the child's age as per the ACIP recommended schedule.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2025
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“Observed multiple colored foam blocks in Room 2 (young toddlers) and Room 4 (older toddlers) that had teeth marks and missing sections. These blocks were accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2025
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“A desk was obstructing the walkway from the hallway to the play space exit of the building.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2025
Jan 13, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
3270.70(a) 65º F minimum
“On the day of the Renewal Inspection, the temperature in Room 2 measured 56 degrees and the temperature in Room 6 measured 61 degrees.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2025
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“The file for Staff #1 contained transcripts from Jamacia and their credentials could not be determined.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“The restroom in Room 5 contained a toxic sticky bug trap that was on the floor and accessible to the children using this restroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2025
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“The file for Staff #1 contained chest x-ray results regarding a tb screening but did not contain positive results on the health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2025
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The file for Child #1, enrolled for more that 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of a 1st dose of the MMR vaccination and a 1st does of the Varicella vaccination as required based on the child's age as per the ACIP recommended schedule.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2025
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“The two restrooms in Room 3 contained small waste receptables in which the lid was stuck open preventing the waste receptable from lacking a closed lid.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“In Room 3 along the far dark gray wall there was chipping paint. In Room 6 there were multiple spots of peeling paint including three spots by the restroom and 2 spots over by the mirror on the outside wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“In Room 5 two metal handles came off the upper left cabinets when opened in the food prep area. In Room 3 three door handles were missing from the cabinets in the diapering area.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2025
Oct 29, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“In Room 1 there were two outlet covers on the surge protector next to the refrigerator that were missing protective outlet covers. In Room 2 there was an outlet cover on the surge protector by the refrigerator that was missing a protective outlet cover. Children 5 years of age and younger are cared for in both of these spaces.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2024
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“Although the file for Staff #2 contained TB screening at the time of the inspection, it was observed that Staff #2 did not have TB screening prior to working with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2024
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“The file for Staff #3 lacked acceptable verification of experience, education or training in the form of a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The last documented smoke detector testing was 9/26/24 which was over 30 days prior to the date of the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff #1 contained an FBI Clearance that did not include the complete Rap Sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2024
Aug 28, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“In Room 6 there was peeling paint on the wall near the cots.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2024
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“The hot water in Room 3 measured at 110.4° F in the first bathroom and 116.7° F in the second bathroom. The hot water in Room 4 measured at 117.5° F in the first bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2024
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“In Room 2 there was a ripped mattress that had exposed foam that was accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Tender Care Learning Centers
Is Tender Care Learning Centers licensed?
Yes. Tender Care Learning Centers is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Tender Care Learning Centers last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 31, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Tender Care Learning Centers had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 35 rules across 7 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 35 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 Centers care for?
90, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Tender Care Learning Centers accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Tender Care Learning Centers' 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 Centers cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 291-8795 to ask.
What is Tender Care Learning Centers' phone number?
(412) 291-8795.
Where is Tender Care Learning Centers?
5425 Baum Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15232. The nearest other daycare we list is Shine Bright Child Care & Learning Ctr, under 0.1 miles away.