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TLC for Kids

1524 Mount Nebo Rd Ste 2ll, Sewickley, PA 151435.0· 7 reviews
licensed capacity
69
open each week
5 days
weekly, posted tuition
$90

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About TLC for Kids

TLC for Kids is a child care center in Sewickley, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 69 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and infant care. It says it provides meals. It lists weekly tuition from $90 to $340.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 44 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyPosts tuition
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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
69 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 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
SundayTodayNot listed
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Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
CurriculumPocket of Preschool and MyHeggerty
StaffLoving and educated caregivers
Daily lifeMeals provided; Parents pack food; Snacks provided
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Assistance it acceptsELRC Funds
Discounts5% discount on full-time monthly payment
Licensed capacity69 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

TLC for Kids lists weekly tuition from $90 to $340.

Weekly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Infants under 12 months: Full-time weekly rate$340
Three, Four, & Five years old: Full-time weekly rate$320
Toddlers 1 and 2 years old: Full-time weekly rate$330
Up to 10 hours per week before and after school care (school year)$90
Up to 15 hours per week before and after school care (school year)$135
Daily · program, in its own wordsPrice
Infants under 12 months: Part-time daily rate$70
Three, Four, & Five years old: Part-time daily rate$66
Toddlers 1 and 2 years old: Part-time daily rate$68
School Age: Summer and school breaks, part-time full-day rate$66 a day
8 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.

State record

Inspection reports for TLC for Kids

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
69 children
License number
#CER-00257632
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 25, 2026: 23 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 44 rules in all · 42 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 13
  • Staff training and qualifications 9
  • Safety and hazards 7
  • Building, equipment and play areas 5
  • Background checks 3
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Food and nutrition 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. Mar 25, 2026Inspection23 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “Along the sidewalk leading to the outside playspace, there was a cracked outlet cover that was accessible to children. There was also a pipe sticking up from the cement walkway that created a tripping hazard.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

      “In the infant room there were 3 exits; two of the exits were partially blocked. The blocked exits included the door by the changing table leading to the preschool classroom and the exit leading to the cubby area.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “The emergency contact form on file for Child #5 does not include a complete address for all listed release persons.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “There was an uncovered outlet on a power strip across from the bathroom in the Ladybug area in Room 1, that was accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

      “The exit on the right side of Room 1, in the Butterfly area on the upper level, has horizontal blinds from above the door frame to the floor, in front of the door obstructing the exit.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “The 2 most recent Child Service Reports on file for Child #1 are dated 5.5.25 and 12.5.25, more than 6 months apart. The file for Child #3, who began receiving services more than 6 months ago, does not include a Child Service report”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “There was peeling paint observed in the Preschool/School-age room on the corner by the door leading to the infant room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.52 Mixed Age Level

      “At 9:55 AM, Staff person #1 was observed with 5 children, previously identified as 4 young toddlers and 1 infant. Staff person #2, who had been in the room with Staff person #1, was observed exiting the room at 9:54 AM and returned at 9:57 AM.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “The fire alarm 30-day test log includes test dates 9.3.25-10.4.25, more than 30 days apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(b) Original container

      “There was an unlabeled bottle of an unidentified liquid, reported by staff to be a cleaning product, located in the Preschool/School-age classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “The initial health assessment on file for Child #2 is dated 11.4.25, more than 60 days after enrollment. The current health assessment on file for Child #4 is not dated, making it invalid.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2026

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated

      “There was a Danimals yogurt pouch observed in a child's lunchbox that was not refrigerated.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease

      “The initial health assessment on file for Staff person #2 does not indicate if the staff person was examined for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2026

    • 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 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #5 were dated 2.12.24 and 3.2.26, more than 24 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “There was a spray bottle of soapy water on the sink where children wash their hands in the Preschool/School-age room (Room 2), that was accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers

      “During an observed diaper change in the Infant room the staff person was observed using their hand to open the hands free can when disposing of the diaper. During an observed diaper change in the Infant room and in the Toddler room, the staff person was observed placing the soiled diaper on the changing table after removing it from the child, rather than immediately disposing of the diaper into a plastic-lined hands-free can.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “There was a Magna Tiles in the Caterpillar area in Room 1 and 9 Magna Tiles in the preschool/School-age room that had cracked and broken edges with missing pieces of plastic on the edges.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(3) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Dismissal policy

      “The immunization record on file for Child #3, who is an infant, included 2 of 3 DATP vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age and 2 of 3 pneumococcal vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age. The most recent immunization record on file for Child #5, who is a preschool age child, includes 0 of 3 Hepatitis B immunizations recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; 3 of 4 DTAP immunizations recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; 0 of 3 Polio immunizations recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; 0 of 1 Varicella immunizations recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; and 0 of 2 Hepatitis A immunizations recommended by the ACIP for a child this age.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #4 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 2; Part 2 was completed on 6.26.25.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2025

    • Background checks

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

      “The file for Staff person #3 includes criminal history clearances dated 7.10.20 & 2.18.26; child abuse clearances dated 7.14.20 & 2.24.26; FBI clearances dated 7.31.20 & 2.19.26, and NSOR certificates dated 6.8.20 &3.5.26, all more than 60 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “The file for Staff person #6, classified as an assistant group supervisor, includes proof of completing high school but does not include one of the following: verification of 30 credit hours in education or a related human services field; or 15 credits in education or a related human services field and 1 year of experience with children; or 2 years of experience with children”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.35(e) 46 or more children- additional group sups

      “According to the director, there are times when the number of children present exceeds 45 children; there is only one group supervisor currently employed at the facility.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #1, who was a Young Toddler, are dated 12.3.24 and 9.29.25, more than 6 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2026

  2. Mar 25, 2026Inspection23 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “Along the sidewalk leading to the outside playspace, there was a cracked outlet cover that was accessible to children. There was also a pipe sticking up from the cement walkway that created a tripping hazard.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

      “In the infant room there were 3 exits; two of the exits were partially blocked. The blocked exits included the door by the changing table leading to the preschool classroom and the exit leading to the cubby area.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “The emergency contact form on file for Child #5 does not include a complete address for all listed release persons.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “There was an uncovered outlet on a power strip across from the bathroom in the Ladybug area in Room 1, that was accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

      “The exit on the right side of Room 1, in the Butterfly area on the upper level, has horizontal blinds from above the door frame to the floor, in front of the door obstructing the exit.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “The 2 most recent Child Service Reports on file for Child #1 are dated 5.5.25 and 12.5.25, more than 6 months apart. The file for Child #3, who began receiving services more than 6 months ago, does not include a Child Service report”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “There was peeling paint observed in the Preschool/School-age room on the corner by the door leading to the infant room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.52 Mixed Age Level

      “At 9:55 AM, Staff person #1 was observed with 5 children, previously identified as 4 young toddlers and 1 infant. Staff person #2, who had been in the room with Staff person #1, was observed exiting the room at 9:54 AM and returned at 9:57 AM.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “The fire alarm 30-day test log includes test dates 9.3.25-10.4.25, more than 30 days apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(b) Original container

      “There was an unlabeled bottle of an unidentified liquid, reported by staff to be a cleaning product, located in the Preschool/School-age classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “The initial health assessment on file for Child #2 is dated 11.4.25, more than 60 days after enrollment. The current health assessment on file for Child #4 is not dated, making it invalid.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2026

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated

      “There was a Danimals yogurt pouch observed in a child's lunchbox that was not refrigerated.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease

      “The initial health assessment on file for Staff person #2 does not indicate if the staff person was examined for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2026

    • 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 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #5 were dated 2.12.24 and 3.2.26, more than 24 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “There was a spray bottle of soapy water on the sink where children wash their hands in the Preschool/School-age room (Room 2), that was accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers

      “During an observed diaper change in the Infant room the staff person was observed using their hand to open the hands free can when disposing of the diaper. During an observed diaper change in the Infant room and in the Toddler room, the staff person was observed placing the soiled diaper on the changing table after removing it from the child, rather than immediately disposing of the diaper into a plastic-lined hands-free can.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “There was a Magna Tiles in the Caterpillar area in Room 1 and 9 Magna Tiles in the preschool/School-age room that had cracked and broken edges with missing pieces of plastic on the edges.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(3) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Dismissal policy

      “The immunization record on file for Child #3, who is an infant, included 2 of 3 DATP vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age and 2 of 3 pneumococcal vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age. The most recent immunization record on file for Child #5, who is a preschool age child, includes 0 of 3 Hepatitis B immunizations recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; 3 of 4 DTAP immunizations recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; 0 of 3 Polio immunizations recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; 0 of 1 Varicella immunizations recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; and 0 of 2 Hepatitis A immunizations recommended by the ACIP for a child this age.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #4 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 2; Part 2 was completed on 6.26.25.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2025

    • Background checks

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

      “The file for Staff person #3 includes criminal history clearances dated 7.10.20 & 2.18.26; child abuse clearances dated 7.14.20 & 2.24.26; FBI clearances dated 7.31.20 & 2.19.26, and NSOR certificates dated 6.8.20 &3.5.26, all more than 60 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “The file for Staff person #6, classified as an assistant group supervisor, includes proof of completing high school but does not include one of the following: verification of 30 credit hours in education or a related human services field; or 15 credits in education or a related human services field and 1 year of experience with children; or 2 years of experience with children”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.35(e) 46 or more children- additional group sups

      “According to the director, there are times when the number of children present exceeds 45 children; there is only one group supervisor currently employed at the facility.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #1, who was a Young Toddler, are dated 12.3.24 and 9.29.25, more than 6 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2026

  3. Mar 26, 2025Inspection17 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “The file for Staff person #5 includes only 1 written nonfamily reference.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.134(a) Child's hands washed

      “Prior to serving lunch, it was observed that none of the young toddlers washed their hands before eating.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(8) Age appropriate screenings complete

      “The current health assessment on file for Child #3 does not indicate if the child has had all required age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease

      “The current health assessment on file for Child #3 does not indicate if the child is free from contagious or communicable disease and is able to participate in childcare.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(4) Acute or chronic health problem

      “The current health assessment on file for Child #3 does not indicate if the child has any acute or chronic health conditions or special needs.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #4, who is a Young Toddler, are dated 6.10.24 and 1.10.25 more than 6 months apart. The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #5, who is a Young Toddler, are dated 4.16.24 and 12.31.24, more than 6 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “The files for Child #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 include a 6-month review signature for the emergency contact form and the agreement that are dated 2.2024 and 9.2024, more than 6 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “The most recent child service report on file for Child #1, #3, #4, and #5, dated 11.2024, more than six months after the previous child service report dated 4.2024..”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “There were wooden blocks in the Upper level PreK section of Room 1 that had splintered edges, posing an injury hazard to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “There were exposed fence bolts around the playground gate which posed an injury hazard to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “The door to the staff lounge in the PreK room on the lower level was accessible to children and the room contained several toxic items, including Tums, Vitamin C gummies, Claritin, Tylenol, Pepto Bismal, Allegra, and Mucinex, all labeled "Keep out of reach of children."”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “The two most recent staff evaluations on file for Staff person #1 are dated 1.16.24 and 2.18.25, more than 1 year apart. The file for Staff person #5, includes a staff evaluation dated 2.17.25, more than 1 year after hire (See LIS Code Sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2025

    • Background checks

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

      “The file for staff person #3 included a child abuse clearance dated 7.31.24, after the first day working with children (See IS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Get Started with Center-based Care: Building Blocks for Quality.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “The file for Staff person #1, #4 includes verification of First Aid/CPR training dated 9.3.24, after the expiration date of the previous training, 8.31.24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “The Shaken Baby Policy submitted by the facility does not include language regarding the prevention and identification of child maltreatment. There were adult scissors on the teacher's desk and accessible to children in the Caterpillar section of Room 1 on the upper level and on the teacher's desk and accessible to children in the PreK room on the lower level.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “The emergency contact form on file for Child #5 does not include the telephone number for the child's pediatrician/source for medical care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2025

  4. Mar 26, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “The file for staff person #1 had documentation of written evaluations being completed more than 12 months apart: 1/31/23 and 2/23/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2024

    • Background checks

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

      “The file for staff person #2 has documentation of PA Child Abuse and FBI clearance results dated more than 60 months apart. PA Child Abuse clearances are dated 12/14/18 and 2/7/24, and the FBI clearances are dated 12/4/18 and 2/8/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “Handwashing signs were not posted at two sinks in the Upstairs Classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2024

    • 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 two most recent health assessments in the files for staff persons #1 and #2 were conducted more than 24 months apart. Staff person #1: 12/28/21 and 2/24/24. Staff person #2: 1/3/22 and 2/1/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2024

  5. Mar 3, 2023Inspection9 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

      “The facilities most current certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents at the front entrance and second floor entrance. The certificate of compliance posted was observed to be dated 6/27/21-6/27/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy

      “The file for child #2 lacked documentation of the yearly Influenza shot that is recommended by the ACIP for the year 2022 with no letter of exemption on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “The emergency contact form on file for child #1 lacked the enrollment parent's work address. The emergency contact form on file for children #2 and #3 lacked the enrollment parent's work telephone number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2023

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “The refrigerator in the School-Age room was observed to lack an operating thermometer.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.103 Small Toys and Objects

      “In the Older Toddler section Upstairs, foam building blocks were observed to have bite marks and accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle

      “A trash receptacle in the School-Age bathroom, Upstairs girls' bathroom, Upstairs boys' bathroom, and near the sink on the PS section Upstairs contained trash contaminated by human secretions and were not contained in a closed, plastic-lined receptacle.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

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

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “The facility lacked policies regarding recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with crying, fussing, or distraught children, and prevention and identification of child maltreatment. The emergency plan for the facility did not include requirements for 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).”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “The two most recent Emergency Plan Trainings for staff person #2 are dated more than 12-months apart: 2/15/22 and 3/1/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2023

  6. Mar 25, 2022Inspection18 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(6) Written consent

      “There was a bottle of children's Tylenol in the preschool room, labeled for use by a child, that did not have written parental consent to administer.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 and #5 does not include a complete address and/or telephone number for the enrolling parent's employment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “The emergency contact form on file for Child #2 and #5 does not include a complete address for all listed release persons.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

      “The Infant and School-age classrooms did not include a posted emergency transportation plan in the event a child requires emergency care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

      “The most recent influenza vaccination on file for Child #2 is dated 11/11/20, more than 1 year ago. The most recent influenza vaccination on file for Child #3 is dated 11/15/19, more than 1 year ago. The most recent immunization record on file for Child #5, who is 16 months old, includes 3/4 Pneumococcal vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “The facility does not have verification of completing an annual emergency drill, which was due to be completed prior to 12/19/21, as required per current regulation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)(10)/3270.192(2)(iii) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “The pediatric First Aid/CPR training on file for staff person #4 was not completed within 90 days of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET). The pediatric First Aid/CPR training on file for staff person # 4 was dated 2/20/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “The provider did not have documentation of testing the smoke detectors every 30 days prior to 2/28/22, as required per Act 62 and current regulation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “The file for Staff person #1, who was hired prior to 12/19/20, includes documentation of 8 of the required 12 hours of annual training between 12/19/20-12/19/21. The file for Staff person #3, who was hired prior to 12/19/20, includes documentation of 9 of the required 12 hours of annual training between 12/19/20-12/19/21.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.133(4) Locked

      “There were 2 Epi-Pens in the preschool classroom which were in the children's cubbies, accessible to children, and not in a locked area out of reach of children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(5) Original label

      “There was a bottle of children's Motrin in the preschool room labeled for use by a child which had an expiration date of 12/2021.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility

      “The most recent fire safety training on file for Staff person #1 and #3 is dated 3/6/21, more than 1 year ago.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “The current pediatric First Aid/CPR certificate on file for Staff person #1, dated 3/6/21, is dated after the expiration of the previous certificate, dated 2/2/19. The current pediatric First Aid/CPR certificate on file for Staff person #2, dated 3/6/21, is dated after the expiration of the previous certificate, dated 1/16/19.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “The 2 most recent mandated reporter training certificates on file for Staff person #2 are dated 6/30/15 and 9/23/21, more than 60 months apart. The 2 most recent mandated reporter training certificates on file for Staff person #3 are dated 1/12/17 and 2/25/22, more than 60 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2022

    • Background checks

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

      “The file for Staff person #6 includes documentation of an application for a WV child abuse clearance, which was dated 3/1/22, after hire; and an OH child abuse/sex offender clearance dated 3/7/22 with no proof of application prior to working with children. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET). The file for Staff person #7 includes documentation of a Mississippi criminal history, child abuse, and sex offender clearance dated 3/9/22, with no proof of application prior to working with children; .a North Carolina child abuse/sex offender clearance dated 3/15/22, with no proof of application prior to working with children; and a Tennessee criminal history, child abuse, sex offender clearances dated 2/25/22, with no proof of application prior to working with children (SEE LIS CODE SHEET). The signed Disclosure statement on file for Staff person #4, #5, #6, and #7, all new hires, is not the currently required version.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “The 2 most recent staff evaluations on file for Staff member #1 are dated 10/31/21 and 6/5/20, more than 12 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “There was a section of broken baseboard in the toddler room in the corner.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee

      “The agreement on file for Child #4 does not include the fee amount to be paid for services.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2022

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 TLC for Kids licensed?

Yes. TLC for Kids is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was TLC for Kids last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 25, 2026, with 23 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has TLC for Kids had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 44 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 42 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 TLC for Kids care for?

69, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does TLC for Kids accept child care subsidies?

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

What are TLC for Kids' 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 TLC for Kids cost?

Weekly tuition from $90 to $340, as it lists it.

What is TLC for Kids' phone number?

(412) 741-1222.

Where is TLC for Kids?

1524 Mount Nebo Rd Ste 2ll, Sewickley, PA 15143. The nearest other daycare we list is YMCA of Greater PGH/Avonworth Primary, 1 miles away.

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