Kindercare Learning Center/Penn Hills
201 Twin Oak Dr, Pittsburgh, PA
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The Learning Loft at PHCSE
- licensed capacity
- 363
- open each week
- 5 days
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About The Learning Loft at PHCSE
The Learning Loft at PHCSE is a child care center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 363 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 39 rules across 6 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
- Licensed capacity
- 363 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM 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 |
| Licensed capacity | 363 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Learning Loft at PHCSE has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for The Learning Loft at PHCSE
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 363 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00243736
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 5, 2026: 15 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 7 visits · 39 rules in all · 39 corrected
- Safety and hazards 10
- Building, equipment and play areas 10
- Records and paperwork 7
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Food and nutrition 4
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Safe sleep 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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Aug 5, 2026Inspection15 rules cited
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid kit in room 11 lacked tweezers.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2026
3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted
“Room 22 lacked the telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center by each telephone.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2026
3270.66(d) Toxic plants not permitted
“There were 7 Coleus ( Pleactranthus) and 1 Monstera Deliciousa (Swiss cheese plant) considered toxic, the plants were located on top of the window frame in the preschool room accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2026
3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle
“The girl's bathroom had an open trash can contaminated by human secretions located in trash receptacles that lacked a plastic liner.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2026
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“There were two uncovered electrical outlets in the cafeteria accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2026
3270.171(b) Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing
“The facility lacked the pick-up and drop-off notification of safe routes posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the childcare facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2026
3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated
“There was a lunch box out of the refrigerator that contained cheese and lunchmeat. in room #9.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2026
3270.131(e)(2)(i)/3270.131(e)(3) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Dismissal policy
“The file for child #1 lacked immunization records or an exemption letter signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2026
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“There was a perfume bottle on top of a desk accessible to children in room 27.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2026
3270.66(b) Original container
“There was an isopropyl alcohol first aid antiseptic in a box with food in room #27.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2026
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The file for child #1 contained a current health report dated 2/12/26 The report was obtained more than 12 months from the prior report dated 1/15/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2026
3270.131(a)(4) Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance
“The file for child #2 lacked an initial health report for a school-age in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance in 28 Pa. Code § 23.2”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2026
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“Room 22 lacked emergency transportation plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every childcare space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2026
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“There was a broke cabinet door in room 8.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2026
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“The girl's bathroom lacked washing hand sign above the 4 sinks and 6 toilets.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2026
Aug 22, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“There was a broken thermostat with an exposed metal box and screws on the wall closed to the entry door in the PS room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2025
Aug 4, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“The emergency contact form for child #1 was not present in the cafeteria room where the child was receiving care.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2025
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“On 8/4/25 at approximately 8:35 am there were 3 staff and 30 children ages 6 to 12. Staff # claimed 4 children, staff # 2 claimed 11 and staff #3 claimed 6. There was a group of 5 older SA children that were not assigned to a specific staff until the CR conducted the supervision and ratio review. Per staff statement the staff person who normally is assigned to that group was not present at the time of the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2025
3270.111(a) Written plan
“The cafeteria lacked a written plan of daily activities and routines.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2025
3270.107 Refrigerator
“The thermometer in the refrigerator in the preschool room was 55 degrees.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“There were 3 clear cracked bins in the preschool room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2025
3270.101(a)/3270.101(b) Age appropriate/Facilitate child development
“Based on observation and staff interview rooms # 8,9,11,15, and PTA lacked play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs of the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2025
3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle
“There were two trash that appeared to be contaminated with human secretions observed in an open, plastic-lined receptacle used by the children enrolled in the child care program summer camp in the cafeteria. Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles per Announcement C-24-02.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“There was a bottle of Lysol disinfecting bottle in the cafeteria and 2 hand sanitizers on top of the teacher's desk in room 8 labeled " keep out of reach of children" accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2025
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“There were 18 uncovered electrical outlets in the gym accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“There were 2 blue benches with peeling paint in the playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2025
- Jun 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 16, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“There were 16 uncovered outlets in the gym area accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2025
3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated
“There was a lunch box out of the refrigerator that contained ground meat.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2025
3270.107 Refrigerator
“The refrigerator in the preschool room lacked a thermometer.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“There was a cracked clear bin in the preschool room.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“The sink cabinet handle in the preschool room had a loss screw. There was a broken thermostat cover in the preschool wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2025
Aug 13, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted
“The Art and Music room lacked the emergency telephone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“There were 2 cracked bins in the preschool room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2024
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“The Art and Music room lacked an emergency transportation plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2024
3270.111(a) Written plan
“The Art and Music room lacked a written plan of daily activities and routines.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2024
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“The girl's bathroom lacked washing hand signs at each toilet. There were 3 urinals in the boy's bathroom that lacked washing hands signs posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2024
Nov 13, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“There was a cracked white bin and a deflated ball in the gym.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2023
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“There were two mats in the preschool room that were not at least 2 feet of space on three sides while the equipment was in use.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2023
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“The toilet in the preschool room was not flushed, contained urine.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2023
Jul 27, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The facility did not have a Proof of Purchase for the interconnected fire alarm system.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 3, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility's emergency plan did not include requirements for volunteer emergency preparedness training, practice drills and continuity of operations (backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster) to maintain compliance with 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii)”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 3, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about The Learning Loft at PHCSE
Is The Learning Loft at PHCSE licensed?
Yes. The Learning Loft at PHCSE is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was The Learning Loft at PHCSE last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 5, 2026, with 15 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Learning Loft at PHCSE had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 39 rules across 6 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 39 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 Loft at PHCSE care for?
363, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does The Learning Loft at PHCSE accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Learning Loft at PHCSE's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Learning Loft at PHCSE cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 336-8637 to ask.
What is The Learning Loft at PHCSE's phone number?
(412) 336-8637.
Where is The Learning Loft at PHCSE?
2501 Main St, Pittsburgh, PA 15235. The nearest other daycare we list is Kindercare Learning Center/Penn Hills, 0.4 miles away.