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The Learning Loft at Catalyst
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About The Learning Loft at Catalyst
The Learning Loft at Catalyst is a child care center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 3:30 PM 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 4 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for The Learning Loft at Catalyst
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00251083
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 15, 2025: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
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 15, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“Facility person #1's health assessment results dated 08/25/25 had question #2 checked YES, indicating the staff was not free from communicable disease”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2025
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“Facility person #1's health assessment results dated 08/25/25 had question #2 checked YES, indicating the staff was not free from communicable disease.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2025
Oct 15, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“Facility person #1's health assessment results dated 08/25/25 had question #2 checked YES, indicating the staff was not free from communicable disease”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2025
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“Facility person #1's health assessment results dated 08/25/25 had question #2 checked YES, indicating the staff was not free from communicable disease.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2025
Oct 1, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“Staff person #1 did not complete an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“A bottle of Microgold All-Purpose Cleaner was observed on the stage labeled "Keep out of reach of children" and was accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2024
Oct 16, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“There was more than 24 months between the previous and most current and updated health assessment on file for staff #1. There is a current health assessment on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“There was more than 60 months between the previous and most current DHS FBI clearance on file for staff #1. This is evidenced by the previous date of 4/21/18 and current date of 9/5/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2023
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“There was more than 60 months between the previous and most current mandated reporter training on file for staff #1. This is evidenced by t he previous date of 7/28/18 and current date of 9/5/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2023
Oct 21, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
3270.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted
“The facility lacked the evacuation routes posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2022
3270.131(a) Health information
“Child file #1 contained a health assessment dated 6/19/22 which was more than 60 days after admission. Child file #2 contained a health assessment dated 12/15/21 which was more than 60 days after admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2022
Oct 6, 2021Inspection6 rules cited
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“The emergency contact information of child #1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 did not include information on the child's special needs in an emergency situation or if this did not apply to the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2021
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“The financial agreement of child #4 did not contain the persons designated by the parent to whom the child can be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2021
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“Classrooms 102 and 103 did not contain the complete emergency contact forms of the children in the classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2021
3270.151(b) Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP
“The health assessment of facility person #1 was signed by an FNP and not signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP,”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2021
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact form of child #4 did not contain the telephone number of one of the release persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2021
3270.34(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) Bachelor's + 1 yr/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file of facility person #1 did not contain written documentation of at least 1 year experience working with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about The Learning Loft at Catalyst
Is The Learning Loft at Catalyst licensed?
Yes. The Learning Loft at Catalyst is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was The Learning Loft at Catalyst last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on October 15, 2025, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Learning Loft at Catalyst had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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.
Does The Learning Loft at Catalyst accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Learning Loft at Catalyst's hours?
Monday to Friday, 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Learning Loft at Catalyst cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 336-8637 to ask.
What is The Learning Loft at Catalyst's phone number?
(412) 336-8637.
Where is The Learning Loft at Catalyst?
7061 Lemington Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206. The nearest other daycare we list is Small Steps for Little Wonders, 0.4 miles away.