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Tender Care Learning Center/cranberry

Mars, PA · Butler County
102 Teddy Bear Ln, Mars, PA 16046
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Quick Facts

Capacity
96 children
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (724) 772-0598
102 Teddy Bear Ln
Mars, PA 16046
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00248437
License Issued
Dec 11, 2025
Active Through
Dec 11, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 3

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About the Provider

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Welcome to Tender Care Learning Centers - where the foundation of a lifetime love of learning is set. At Tender Care we provide children with a safe, nurturing and educationally support environment here in Pittsburgh. Day care is not a word that we use to describe our centers. We offer child care and preschool programs designed with the complete picture of a child in mind - to support them emotionally, educationally and socially.

Hours of Operation

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

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-05-04 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(f)

Description: 2 feet apart

Noncompliance Area: SECOND CITATION; PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 4/1/26: During rest time, the following pieces of rest equipment were observed in use with less than 2 feet of space on three sides: In the Toddler room, there was a mat in use placed against the wall and against a piece of furniture with less than 2 feet of space on a third side between the mat and another piece of furniture. In the Pre-K room, there was a mat in use in between two tables, only allowing for 2 feet of space on two sides. In the Preschool 2 room, there was a mat in use with less than 2 feet of space between the mat and the wall on one side, and shelves on two other sides, only allowing for 2 feet of space on one side.

Correction Required: 1. At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. THIS PORTION OF THE PLAN SHALL HAVE AN IMMEDIATE CORRECTION DATE. 2. The director(s) shall work with classroom staff to develop a pictorial layout of each classroom (i.e. a "map") for naptime, to include positioning of stationary staff, furniture placement, and spacing of rest equipment. The layout must allow for the maximum number of children present in each room at naptime and provide for two feet of space on three sides of all pieces of rest equipment while in use, unless placed in a corner of two walls where 2 feet of space would be required on the remaining two sides. These pictorial layouts shall be submitted to the certification representative and posted in each classroom. THE OPERATOR SHALL PROVIDE A DATE FOR WHICH THIS PORTION OF THE PLAN WILL BE COMPLETED.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
1. 5/4/2026- The positioning of all sleep mats in the school were adjusted to ensure that there was at least 2 feet of space that is required on three sides of the mat. 2. 5/12/2026- The management team went into each classroom to create a diagram to show how furniture and sleep mats should be arranged to ensure that there is at least 2 feet of space on three sides of the mat. These diagrams were then distributed in the classrooms and placed in the classrooms to allow for future reference if needed. In addition, the health and safety coordinator on site will help the management team conduct routine checks to ensure proper mat spacing.
2026-04-01 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(f)

Description: 2 feet apart

Noncompliance Area: In the Infant room, there was a crib in use with less than 2 feet of space on three sides. In the Young Toddler room, there was a rest mat in use with less than 2 feet of space on three sides.

Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Spacing of both the cribs and sleep mats were reevaluated and new room arrangement for naps were established to maintain at least 2 feet of space on three sides of the mats and cribs.
2026-04-01 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.133(6) - Written consent Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(6)

Description: Written consent

Noncompliance Area: There were medications in the Pre-K room (two Epipens and allergy medication) labeled with children's names, without written parental consent at the facility for 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.)
Updated medication forms were provided by the parents that contained both parental and physician consent to administer medication at needed.
2026-04-01 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(5) - Two written references Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: There were no written, nonfamily references on file for Facility Person #1.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility person #1 obtained letters of reference and provided those letters to her employer. Letters were then placed in the teacher's file.
2026-04-01 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The criminal history clearance on file for Facility Person #1 was incomplete. The FBI clearance on file for Facility Person #1 was completed after their start date.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A 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 FBI clearance was looked up in the database by the provider and the correct FBI clearance with the proper status was placed in the teacher's file.
2026-04-01 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: In the Preschool 1 room, there was an unlocked cabinet with bleach water and cleaning supplies on a low shelf in reach of children.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The cabinet was locked immediately when discovered.
2026-04-01 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: There was an area of damaged plaster on the wall in the the Preschool 2 room behind a trash can to the right of the door leading to the Pre-K Room.

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.)
Wall panels were adhered to the wall to cover current damaged plaster and prevent further damage.
2025-09-22 Renewal 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(f)

Description: 2 feet apart

Noncompliance Area: There were two cots in use in the Toddler room and a rest mat in use in the infant room without 2 feet of space on three sides of each.

Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Room arrangement was considered and measuring around the mats took place. This measuring made sure that at least 2 feet of space was on three sides of the cot.
2025-09-22 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: There were no emergency contact forms in the infant room for the children receiving care in that space. According to staff statements, the set of emergency contact forms in the classroom was the one that was taken outside when a staff person took some of the children outside. There were no emergency contact forms remaining in the room while a group of staff and children remained in the classroom.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Additional copies of emergency contact forms were placed in the outside backpacks. Teachers were then informed that if there group were to split up, one teacher must take the binder that has emergency contact forms for the children and the other teacher must have the outside backpack. This ensures that each teacher will have a complete set of emergency contact forms with them at all times.
2025-09-22 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

Noncompliance Area: The current health assessment on file for child #1 was completed more than 12 months after the previous health assessment on file.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We received the child's health report on 1/22/2025 when they came back from their vacation. This was more than 12 months from the previous health assessment on file.
2025-09-22 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: The current firesafety trainings completed and documented on file for Facility Persons #2 and #3 were each completed more than 12 months after the pervious firesafety training for the respective staff person.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Teacher fire safety trainings for Faculty Persons #2 and #3 were completed at a date past their previous 12 months after the previous fire safety training.
2025-09-22 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 current NSOR clearance on file for Facility Person #1 was completed more than 60 months after the prior NSOR clearance on file.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A 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 clearance came back complete on Facility Person #1 on 4/10/2025. At that point, the correction was made for the clearance.
2025-09-22 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: There was an uncovered outlet on the wall in the Pre-K room, in reach of children.

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.)
The outlet was covered immediately when discovered.
2025-09-22 Renewal 3270.75(a) - In child care spaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(a)

Description: In child care spaces

Noncompliance Area: There was no first aid kit in the infant room. According to staff statements, the first aid kit from the classroom was the one that was taken outside when a staff person took some of the children outside. There was no first aid kit remaining in the room while a group of staff and children remained in the classroom.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Additional first aid kits were placed in every classroom. This allows for first aid kits to be available to all children in all learning environments (inside and out).
2025-09-22 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: There was rust on a pole in the corner of the preschool outdoor playspace.

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.)
Pole was sanded where rust was evident. The pole was then painted with a protective coat. Black tape was also added to the pole to reinforce the barrier.

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