The Goddard School
301 5th Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
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The Learning Loft at Williams Square is a child care center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 131 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 1 visit in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 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 | 131 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
The Learning Loft at Williams Square has not listed its tuition.
State record
1 visit in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 2, 2026: 17 rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 1 visit · 17 rules in all · 17 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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3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The current emergency plan trainings documented and completed on file for Facility Persons #5, #6, #7 and #8 were completed more than 12 months after the prior respective emergency plan trainindgs documented and on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The current fire safety trainings documented and on file for Facility Persons #2, #5, #6 and #8 were each completed more than 12 months after the previous respective fire safety training documented and on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2026
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“There were rest mats, torn at the seam and exposing foam, in the Multi-purpose and Young Toddler rooms, where children placing objects in the mouth receive care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2026
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The current child service reports on file for children #1, #2, #3 and #4 were all completed more than 6 months after their respective start dates.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2026
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“There was no proof of purchase for the facility's interconnected fire alarm system.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2026
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“The fire drill log indicated there was a fire drill conducted on 3/5/26, then next again on 5/29/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2026
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The current health assessments on file for Facility Persons #1 #2 #3 #5 and #7 were all completed more than 24 months after the previous respective health assessments on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2026
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“The current health assessment on file for child #3, a young toddler, was completed more than 6 months after the previous healh assessment on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2026
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The current emergency contact forms and agreements on file for children #2 and #4 were all reviewed and updated by a parent in writing more than 6 months after the previous signed review.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2026
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“There was no emergency contact form present in the Preschool room for one of the children receiving care in that room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The current child abuse clearance on file for Facility Person #4 was completed more than 60 months after the previous child abuse clearance on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2026
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The current evaluations on file for Facility Persons #2, #5, #6 and #7 were each completed more than 12 months after the previous respective staff evaluatios on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2026
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“There were two uncovered outlets in the Preschool 2 room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2026
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“There was a bottle of floor cleaner on the floor in an unlocked storage room off of the Preschool room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“There was a screw/small plastic bracket on a wall in the second floor boys restroom, at a child's level. There were exposed bolts in outdoor playspace at a corner of the space on the fence. There were bolts at the gate to the outdoor playspace that had been cut, resulting in sharp edges/ points on the surface of the bolts.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2026
3270.131(a) Health information
“The initial health assessment on file for child #2 was completed more than 60 days after the first day of attendance.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2026
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“There was peeling paint on a wall near the floor behinds the chairs in the waiting area of the 2nd floor boys restroom. There was peeling paint/damaged plaster on a wall in the preschool room near the floor under a window. There was damaged plaster on a wall in the Preschool 2 room near the floor to the right of the door. There was damaged plaster on the wall near the floor in the back of the Enrichment 1 room. There was peeling paint in the downstairs boys restroom on the wall in the nook to the right of the sinks.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2026
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FAQ
Yes. The Learning Loft at Williams Square 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 2, 2026, with 17 rules cited. It lists 1 visit in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 1 of 1 visit in the last 3 years; 17 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.
131, 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, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 706-1919 to ask.
(412) 706-1919.
1801 Centre Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. The nearest other daycare we list is The Learning Loft HD, 0.1 miles away.