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Tender Care Learning Center/mccandless

Pittsburgh, PA · Allegheny County
8633 Old Perry Hwy, Pittsburgh, PA 15237
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Quick Facts

Capacity
77 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (412) 318-4607
8633 Old Perry Hwy
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00260507
License Issued
Aug 7, 2026
Active Through
Aug 7, 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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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

  • Monday6:30 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
2026-07-22 Renewal 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: The Young Teddy Bear Room was observed to lack a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency.

Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was displayed near the phone and emergency contact forms in the Young Teddy Bear Room.
2026-07-22 Renewal 3270.151(c)(1) - Physical examination Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(1)

Description: Physical examination

Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #3 contained a current health assessment dated 11/24/25 that lacked a physical examination.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #3 obtained a health assessment that included a physical examination.
2026-07-22 Renewal 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)

Description: Exam communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #3 contained a current health assessment dated 11/24/25 that lacked examination for communicable diseases and the results of that 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.)
Staff person #3 obtained a health assessment that includes an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.
2026-07-22 Renewal 3270.151(c)(5) - Physician/CRNP assessment Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(5)

Description: Physician/CRNP assessment

Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #3 contained a current health assessment dated 11/24/25 that lacked the physician's or CRNP'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 childcare.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff Person #3 obtained a health assessment that included the physician or CRNP's assessment of their suitability to provide childcare.
2026-07-22 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #3 lacked 12 clock hours of annual childcare training required from December 2024 - December 2025.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff person has completed 12 hours of annual childcare training.
2026-07-22 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 staff file for Staff person #2 was observed to contain fire safety trainings that were conducted more than 12 months apart; those fire safety trainings are dated 6/19/26 and 4/29/25. The staff file for Staff person #4 was observed to contain fire safety trainings that were conducted more than 12 months apart; those fire safety trainings are dated 6/9/25 and 5/2/25. The staff file for Staff person #5 was observed to contain fire safety trainings that were conducted more than 12 months apart; those fire safety trainings are dated 6/8/26 and 5/2/25.

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.)
Staff Person #2, #4 and #5 have completed fire safety trainings and will continue at least every 12 months.
2026-07-22 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #4 had not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/CPR; Staff person #4 has since completed the training on 8/2/25.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #4 has completed professional development of Pediatric First Aid/CPR on 8/2/25.
2026-07-22 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #1 contained current mandated reporter training dated 8/29/25 which was not renewed within 60 months from the previously existing mandated reporter certificate dated 8/21/20.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 completed and obtained a mandated reporter training certificate to comply with the CPSL and Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
2026-07-22 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: Upon review of the facility's 30-day fire testing documentation, the following tests were observed to have been conducted more than 30 days apart: 3/10/26 to 4/10/26 (31 days).

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 Director has completed a fire test and documented it within 30 days of previous test.
2026-02-20 Initial review 3270.27(d) - Plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(d)

Description: Plan posted

Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan was observed to not be posted in a conspicuous location.

Correction Required: The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The facility's emergency plan was posted on the parent board at the facility.
2026-02-20 Initial review 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(e)

Description: Letter to parents

Noncompliance Area: The letter to the parents explaining the emergency procedures does not address annual emergency drills, lockdown, or accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.

Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency plan that goes out to each child's parent was corrected to address annual emergency drills, lockdown, or accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.
2026-02-20 Initial review 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 staff file for Staff person #1 was observed to lack documentation of fire safety training for 2024 the two most recent fire safety trainings on file are dated 2/5/23 and 5/2/25. The staff file for Staff person #2 was observed to contain fire safety trainings that were conducted more than 12 months apart; those fire safety trainings are dated 5/8/24 and 6/4/25.

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.)
Staff person #1 and #2 have completed fire safety training and will continue every 12 months.
2026-02-20 Initial review 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 staff file for Staff person #1 contained a current State Police clearance dated 1/8/25 which was not renewed within 60 months of the previously dated 12/31/19 State Police clearance expiring. The staff file for Staff person #2 contained a current National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) check dated 6/26/25 which was not renewed within 60 months of the previously dated 6/8/20 NSOR check expiring.

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.)
Staff person #1 obtained a current State Police Clearance which is dated 1/8/25. Staff person #2 obtained a NSOR check dated 6/26/25.
2026-02-20 Initial review 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: In the Starbright Room, two ceiling tiles were observed to not be kept clean as evidence by having water damage spots from an unknown water source. In the Stairway off of the PreK Room, 7 ceiling tiles were observed to not be kept clean as evidence by having water damage spots from an unknown water source.

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.)
All 9 ceiling tiles were replaced with clean ceiling tiles.
2026-02-20 Initial review 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: The following toilets were observed to lack a handwashing sign: three toilets in the restroom located to the left of the office, two toilets in the restroom between the Toddler Room and Young Teddy Bear Room, and the toilet in restroom in the PreK Room.

Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A sign stating that hands must be washed after toileting and before eating have been posted at each toilet in the restroom located to the left of the office, two toilets in the restroom between the Toddler Room and Young Teddy Bear Room, and the toilet in the restroom in the PreK room.

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