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The Maker's Clubhouse Early Learning Center

717 N Homewood Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 152085.0· 5 reviews
licensed capacity
46
open each week
5 days

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About The Maker's Clubhouse Early Learning Center

The Maker's Clubhouse Early Learning Center is a child care center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 46 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care and preschool. It says it provides meals.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 37 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Before- and after-schoolFaith-basedMeals providedAccepts child care subsidy
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Type
Child care center
Ages
3-5 years
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
46 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

Ages3-5 years
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care and preschool
ApproachFaith-based (Christian), Play-based
CurriculumFrog Street
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
SafetyOutdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Parent updatesParent app (Brightwheel)
Licensed capacity46 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Maker's Clubhouse Early Learning Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for The Maker's Clubhouse Early Learning Center

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
46 children
License number
#CER-00252541
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 24, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 37 rules in all · 37 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 12
  • Safety and hazards 9
  • Staff training and qualifications 8
  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Background checks 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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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  1. Sep 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 6, 2026Inspection11 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “In classroom #2, on the counter, next to the sink, accessible to children was a bottle of baby oil labeled, "Keep out of reach of children"”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children

      “In Classroom #1, the first aid kit was on the table accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

      “The emergency contact form for Child #1 lacked the name and address of the child's physician. The emergency contact form for Child #2 lacked the name of the child's physician.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “The emergency contact forms for Child #1 and Child #2 lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “The emergency contact and agreement forms for Child #2 were reviewed/updated on 11/9/25 which was more than 6 months from the previous review dated 3/10/25.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “The health report on file for Child #2, a preschooler, was dated 10/3/24 which is more than 12 months old.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “The health assessments on file for Staff person #1 and Staff person #2 were obtained after they started working in a child care position. The health assessment on file for Staff person #1, dated 6/4/25, was obtained after Staff person #1 started working in a child care position (See LIS Code sheet). The health assessment on file for Staff person #2, dated 12/12/25 was obtained after Staff person #2 started working in a child care position (See LIS Code sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “The file for Staff person #2, identified as an AGS, lacked documentation of a high school diploma or general educational development certificate.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2026

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “The file for Staff person #2 (See LIS Code sheet) contained an NSOR certificate dated 12/10/25 which was obtained after Staff #2 started working in a child care position. The file for Staff person #3 (See LIS Code sheet) lacked a PA Child Abuse clearance for the purpose of employment; The file for Staff #3 contained a PA Child Abuse clearance dated 9/13/21 for the purpose of volunteer.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #3 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid and CPR.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “In Classroom #2, the first aid kit lacked soap and gloves.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2026

  3. Apr 30, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(d) Toxic plants not permitted

      “There were three pathos plants in Classroom 1 which are considered toxic.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2025

  4. Jan 10, 2025Inspection17 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “The file for preschool Child #2 lacked a health report. The child has been enrolled for more than 60 days.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant

      “The documentation of fire alarm testing exceeded 30 days between 3/20/24 to 4/20/24 and 5/17/24 to 6/17/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “The facility lacked documentation of annual emergency drills.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “The facility's emergency plan lacked accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “The files for Staff Persons #2 and #5 lacked one letter of recommendation. The files for Staff Persons #3, #4, and #6 lacked two letters of recommendation. The files for Facility Persons #7, #8, #9, #10, and #11 each lacked two letters of recommendation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “The file for Staff Person #2 contained a health assessment dated 12/16/24 which was obtained after initial date of hire (See LIS Code Sheet). The file for Staff Persons #3, #4, #5, and #6 lacked a health assessment. The file for Facility Person #7, #8, #9, #10, and #11 lacked health assessments.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(3) ACIP recommended immunization record /Dismissal policy

      “The file for preschool Child #2 lacked a record of immunizations. Child #2 has been enrolled more than 60 days.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “The emergency contact form in the file for Child #1 lacked health insurance coverage information as well as the health insurance policy number. The emergency contact form for Child #2 lacked the health insurance policy number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “The paint on the play stove in the dramatic play area in Classroom #2 was flaking off.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “The first aid kit in Classroom #1 lacked soap.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “The staff evaluation for Staff Person #1 was completed on 10/24/24 which was more than 12 months since starting in a child care position (See LIS Code Sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iv) Each staff person meets quals/Transcript, diploma and letters

      “The files for Staff Person #3 and #4 lacked documentation of the qualifications for the position they were performing.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

      “Staff person #5 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): 3270(f)1-10.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.27(d) Plan posted

      “The emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “Facility Persons #5, #7, #8, #9, #10, and #11 lacked documentation of Emergency Plan training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) Contact when arises/Contact when ended

      “The facility's emergency plan lacked a method to contact parents when an emergency situation arises and a method to contact parents with information on how to safely reunite with their child(ren).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “The file for Staff Person #2 lacked clearances from South Carolina. The file for Facility Person #8 lacked a Volunteer Disclosure Statement and an NSOR certificate. The file for Facility Person #9 lacked PA State Police clearance, a DHS FBI clearance, and an NSOR certificate. The file for Facility Person #10 lacked a PA State Police clearance, a PA Child Abuse clearance, a DHS FBI clearance, and an NSOR certificate. The file for Facility Person #11 lacked a Volunteer Disclosure Statement, a DHS FBI clearance, and an NSOR certificate.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025

  5. Nov 26, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “The most recent fire detection alarm test was conducted on 10/15/24 which has exceeded 30 days since the test and the alarm test prior to that was 9/14/24 which also exceeded 30 days.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2024

  6. Mar 20, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(e) Arts and crafts non-toxic

      “According to staff statements, shaving cream labeled keep out of the reach of children that was observed in a locked cabinet in room #1 was used for arts and crafts activities with children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.20(e)/3270.182(7) Copies of reports in file at facility/Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file

      “The original incident reports were not given to the parents and a copy of the incident reports were not retained at the facility in an accident file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “The record for child #1 did not contain an initial health report more than 60 days following their first day of attendance at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “The record for staff #1 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “The record for child #1 and #2 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.134(f) Toothbrush bristles up

      “Toothbrushes were not stored with the bristles up and exposed to circulating air.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

      “The record for child #1 and #2 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2024

  7. Oct 23, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.21 General Health and Safety

      “Observed a hammer on the table in the Gross Motor Space that was in reach of the children, posing a crushing threat to any child that was in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “Observed an unlocked door off of the Gross Motor space that led to a Janitor's Closet that contained various chemicals labeled, "Keep out of reach of children," that were accessible to the children in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “Observed multiple cords hanging down from the tv that ran down to the outlet close to the floor that created a strangulation hazard for the children in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.81 Glass

      “The glass entrance door to the facility, the glass window outside the director's office, the windows in Class 2 and the three doors in Class 1 lacked visual identification.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

      “Observed the doorway which led from the Gross Motor space to the Classroom Hallway was partly blocked due to a large food shelving unit being in front of the one door.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “In the front entranceway there was a decorative tree that had a string of Christmas light on it that was missing two protective outlet covers. These outlets were accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2023

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Is The Maker's Clubhouse Early Learning Center licensed?

Yes. The Maker's Clubhouse Early Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was The Maker's Clubhouse Early Learning Center last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Maker's Clubhouse Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 37 rules across 5 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 37 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 Maker's Clubhouse Early Learning Center care for?

46, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does The Maker's Clubhouse Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are The Maker's Clubhouse Early Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Maker's Clubhouse Early Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 727-1644 to ask.

What is The Maker's Clubhouse Early Learning Center's phone number?

(412) 727-1644.

Where is The Maker's Clubhouse Early Learning Center?

717 N Homewood Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15208. The nearest other daycare we list is YMCA of Greater PGH/Homewood-Brushton YMCA, 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).