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Great Beginnings Learning Center

Pittsburgh, PA · Allegheny County
2908 Mckelvey Rd Ext, Pittsburgh, PA 15221
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Quick Facts

Capacity
157 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (412) 242-9919
2908 Mckelvey Rd Ext
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00249966
License Issued
Jan 5, 2026
Active Through
Jan 5, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 5

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About the Provider

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GREAT BEGINNINGS LEARNING CENTER is a Child Care Center in Pittsburgh PA, with a maximum capacity of 157 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-03-11 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2025-10-01 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: In Room 201, a blue plastic bin with plastic toys had a broken handle which posed a cutting hazard.

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The bin was removed from the classroom and disposed of immediately.
2025-10-01 Renewal 3270.21 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.21

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: In an unlocked, child-height counter, in Room 201, upper left-hand drawer on the counter with the microwave contained a pink screwdriver, a gray screwdriver and a tape dispenser with a metal jagged edge which pose a puncture wound or cutting hazard, respectively.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The childproof lock, which was in place on the drawer, failed to perform its function. All screwdrivers were removed from the room and the tape dispenser was placed on a high shelf. A new lock was installed immediately. Before departure, the Licensing Representative returned to the classroom and checked the new lock.
2025-10-01 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file(s) for Staff Person(s) #1 had an FBI Clearance dated more than 60 months apart. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SA facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The file now includes a current FBI clearance.
2024-10-15 Renewal 3270.21 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.21

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: On a shelf, near the windows in the School-Aged Room, was a pair of adult scissors which pose a cutting and/or puncture hazard were accessible to children.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The scissors were removed and placed in a locked cabinet.
2023-10-02 Renewal 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: Observed rest equipment in Room 204 that was not labeled for the use of a specific child.

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The mats were immediately labeled while licensing representative was still present.
2023-10-02 Renewal 3270.111(a) - Written plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.111(a)

Description: Written plan

Noncompliance Area: Room 203 lacked a posted written plan of daily activities.

Correction Required: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A copy of the daily activity plan was immediately posted while licensing representative was still present.
2023-10-02 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)

Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

Noncompliance Area: The Agreement for Child #1 lacked the date of the child's admission.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The date of admission was added to the agreement while the licensing representative was still present.
2023-10-02 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: In Room 102, there was peeling paint on the back wall underneath the window.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The area was immediately covered by artwork while licensing representative was still present and the wall was freshly painted the same evening (October 2, 2023).
2022-10-03 Renewal 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)

Description: Exam communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff # 2 contained a Health Assessment that did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of the examination.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff person obtained a corrected health assessment from the original physician indicating that the staff person was free from communicable diseases and the results of that examination.
2022-10-03 Renewal 3270.151(c)(4) - Information re: medical problems Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(4)

Description: Information re: medical problems

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff # 2 contained a Health Assessment that lacked information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff person obtained a corrected health assessment from the original physician indicating that the staff person did not have any medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibits the staff person from providing adequate care to children.
2022-10-03 Renewal 3270.151(c)(5) - Physician/CRNP assessment Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(5)

Description: Physician/CRNP assessment

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff # 2 contained a Health Assessment that lacked the physician's assessment of the person's suitability to provide childcare.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff person obtained a corrected health assessment from the original physician indicating the staff person's suitability to provide childcare.
2022-10-03 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): (Pediatric First/Aid).

Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10), within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1 will have until 11/9/22 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The file now contains a current pediatric first aid and CPR training.
2021-10-15 Renewal 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)

Description: Exam communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: The health assessment in the file for staff person #2 indicated the individual had a communicable disease in error.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff person will obtain a statement or an updated health assessment indicating they are free from communicable disease.
2021-10-15 Renewal 3270.27(a)(1) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(1)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for shelter of children during a lock down.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency plan was immediately updated to include accommodations for shelter of children during a lock down.

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