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Love & Learn Childrens Center

Pittsburgh, PA · Allegheny County
1300 Brinton Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15221
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Quick Facts

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

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Contact Information

📞 (412) 242-9888
1300 Brinton Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00250103
License Issued
Jan 15, 2026
Active Through
Jan 15, 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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LOVE & LEARN CHILDRENS CENTER is a Child Care Center in PITTSBURGH PA, with a maximum capacity of 63 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-06-09 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.113(b)

Description: No physical punishment

Noncompliance Area: Based on investigation findings, staff in the toddler room, staff #1 and staff #2, have been observed grabbing children by their shirts to direct their behavior and movement, including picking a child up by the back of their shirt, feet off the ground, to reposition them in a chair when the child refused to sit correctly and pulling children away from an activity when children are not following directions.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All current staff will complete training on positive behavior management/guidance and appropriate methods for redirecting children. Any newly hired staff will also be required to complete training on positive behavior management/guidance and appropriate methods for redirecting children. A written guidance policy will also be developed outlining appropriate guidance techniques, safe and appropriate ways to move or assist children when necessary, and the expectation that staff seek assistance from the Director or Owner if they become frustrated while managing children's behavior.
2026-03-12 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2025-10-15 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: In the Pre-School Room, in the play kitchen's sink was a cracked white bin which poses a cutting or pinch point 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.)
During the inspection, the owner/operator repaired the bin.
2025-10-15 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: Mandated Reporter Training for staff #1 was dated more than 60 months ago.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include verification of childcare experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A new Mandated Reporter training dated 06.06.2025 was in the staff file and corrected the citation.
2025-10-15 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: In the Toddler Time Room, the wooden radiator cover with holes had chipping and peeling paint and broken boards that covered the top of the radiator.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The radiator cover was repaired during the inspection.
2024-10-08 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2023-10-06 Renewal 3270.133(6) - Written consent Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(6)

Description: Written consent

Noncompliance Area: The medication for Child #1 lacked written parental consent for the administration.

Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A current consent for administration of medication form for Child #1 was completed by the family as soon as Child #1 returned to care.
2023-10-06 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: In the Toddler Classroom there was an orange electrical extension cord that was plugged into the electrical outlet that was missing a protective outlet cover. This outlet was accessible to children under 5 years of age.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A protective receptacle cover was immediately placed in the open outlet and will remain in place in the future.
2022-10-03 Renewal 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: Observed a ripped blue children's chair in the Preschool Classroom that was not in good repair.

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The blue chair was immediately repaired.
2022-10-03 Renewal 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: Observed rest equipment in the Infant Room 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 rest equipment was immediately labeled with the child's name.
2021-10-25 Renewal 3270.131(e)(2)(i) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(e)(2)(i)

Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

Noncompliance Area: The list of vaccinations file for child #1, an 8 month old, was missing 1 of 3 DTAP and 1 of 3 Pneumococcal.

Correction Required: Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent immediately sent an updated list of vaccinations that were up-to date.
2021-10-25 Renewal 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: A letter was provided stating that the fire detection systems were tested and passed in the last 12 months, however, it was signed by the borough manager, not a fire safety professional.

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)).The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The fire chief tested the detectors during the inspection and immediately provided a letter signed by him, stating the system has been tested and passed.
2019-10-17 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: *Child #1, a preschooler, was left in the bathroom unsupervised for approximately 2-5 minutes by staff person #1.

Correction Required: The operator must develop a site-specific supervision policy, including their hands-free method of identifying children, and the policy will be submitted to OCDEL for approval by the certification representative before being discussed with staff or posted in the facility. Upon OCDEL's approval, the policy will be discussed in detail with all regular and substitute staff persons and each staff will sign and date an attestation that they understand the policy and it is effective immediately. The policy will then be posted conspicuously in all rooms of the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
On or before Dec 1st, 2019 a supervision policy will be created by the center's Directors, which will include our hands-free method of identifying children. Upon OCDEL's approval, the policy will be discussed in detail with all regular and substitute staff persons and each staff will sign and date an attestation that they understand the policy and it is effective immediately. The policy will then be posted conspicuously in all rooms of the facility. The supervision policy will be followed by all regular and substitute staff continuously.
2019-10-17 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.51 - Similar Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #1, a preschooler, was left in the bathroom unsupervised for approximately 2-5 minutes by staff person #1.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Immediately and continuously, all staff will wear on their person and utilize a set of tags/list with the picture, age and name of the children in their supervision group whom they are responsible for. To ensure that all children in the staff's group are present and can be seen, heard, assessed and directed by the designated staff person, roll will be taken upon entering and before exiting the classroom, the bathroom, the building, and other designated check points and times on and off the premises. Furthermore, by Dec 1st, 2019 a supervision policy will be created by the center's Directors. Upon approval by OCDEL, all staff will continuously follow the supervision policy.
2019-10-17 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In the large grass outdoor space, there was a large piece of wood along the fence-line that was broken and splintered.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The slintered area was covered and in the future, we will make sure all surfaces are repaired as needed.

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