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The Learning Ladder
- licensed capacity
- 24
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About The Learning Ladder
The Learning Ladder is a child care center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 24 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 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
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 24 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 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 | 24 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for The Learning Ladder
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 24 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00244428
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 11, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Background checks 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Health, medication and illness 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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- Sep 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 3, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The files for Staff Persons #1 and #3 were observed to have documentation of PA State Police Clearance and PA Child Abuse Clearance results that were not renewed before the expiration date of the most current certification. PA State Police: 2/7/20 and 3/27/25. PA Child Abuse: 2/2/20 and 4/5/25. The file for Staff Person #2 was observed to have documentation of FBI Clearance results that was not renewed before the expiration date of the most current certification: 1/14/20 and 3/19/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2025
Sep 9, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The facility had documentation of conducting an emergency drill on 2/20/23 and 8/22/24, which were more than one year apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The two most recent health assessments in the file for staff person #1 are dated more than 24 months apart: 2/3/22 and 4/9/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2024
Sep 1, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The two most recent fire safety trainings in the file for staff person #1 are dated more than 12 months apart: 10/24/21 and 1/18/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2023
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The facility did not have documentation of conducting an emergency drill for the year 2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2023
Sep 12, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility lacked updating the facilities emergency plan to address continuity of operations for emergency preparedness.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2022
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“In the SA room, a red bin containing a children's puzzle was observed to be cracked on the corner exposing the children to sharp corners and rough edges.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2022
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“The file for staff person #1, #2 and #3 lacked completion of the Health and Safety pre-service training by April 29, 2022. The pre-service training on file for staff person #1 and #3 are dated 8/21/22 and the the file for staff #2 has a completion date of 8/22/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about The Learning Ladder
Is The Learning Ladder licensed?
Yes. The Learning Ladder is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was The Learning Ladder last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 11, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Learning Ladder had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 The Learning Ladder care for?
24, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does The Learning Ladder accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Learning Ladder's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Learning Ladder cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 458-0542 to ask.
What is The Learning Ladder's phone number?
(412) 458-0542.
Where is The Learning Ladder?
635 Hillsboro St, Pittsburgh, PA 15204. The nearest other daycare we list is Learning Ladder Childcare Center, under 0.1 miles away.