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Tender Care Learning Center-monroeville

Monroeville, PA · Allegheny County
4420 Old William Penn Hwy, Monroeville, PA 15146
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Quick Facts

Capacity
77 children
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
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State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (412) 372-8602
4420 Old William Penn Hwy
Monroeville, PA 15146
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00244851
License Issued
Nov 1, 2025
Active Through
Nov 1, 2026
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

  • Monday6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-08-10 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: A bin in the Toddler Room on a 3 x 3 wooden shelf with Play-Doh was dirty with dried Play-Doh and a dried white liquid.

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 replaced with a new one.
2026-08-10 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 last two fire safety trainings in the file for Staff #1 (Dated: 02.17.2025 and 03.03.2026), #2 (Dated: 01.06.2025 and 03.03.2026) and #3 (Dated: 06.27.2025 and 07.08.2026) dated more than one year apart. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)

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.)
Corrected with new dates in the files.
2025-08-13 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: The pre-school room lacked the required emergency contact information for the children receiving care in the space.

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.)
The child's emergency contact information was placed in the correct care space where the child was receiving care.
2025-08-13 Renewal 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)

Description: Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: The initial health assessment for Child File #1 was dated 04/2025 which is more than 60 days from the first day of attendance at the facility. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The file does have a current health report.
2025-08-13 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: The two most recent health assessments for Staff #1 (Dated: 03.12.2023) and (04.08.2028) were dated more than 24 months apart.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1, has a current health assessment on file.
2025-08-13 Renewal 3270.21 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.21

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: In the Pre-School Room was a pair of adult scissors that were accessible to children posing a cutting or puncture hazard.

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.)
Scissors were immediately removed from the cabinet and placed in a locked cabinet.
2025-08-13 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 PA State Police clearance in the file(s) for #2 was dated after their Date of Hire. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)

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 #2 now has current PA State Police Clearance.
2024-08-27 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: There are areas on the outdoor play equipment with excessive dirt and moss on it. The soft blocks/pillows in the toddler room have rips/tears in the corners.

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.)
We will be power washing all outside play equipment periodically to remove any dirt/moss. The soft blacks were removed from toddler area.
2024-08-27 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: On the shelf next to the tables in the toddler room, there were several items accessible to the younger and older toddlers that were labeled for children ages 3 and up, including play dough and ink pads. The small gray couch in the toddler room has a tear on the arm exposing foam to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The play dough and the ink pads were removed from the child care space immediately. The couch was duck taped over the tear exposing the foam.
2024-08-27 Renewal 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(f)

Description: 2 feet apart

Noncompliance Area: During nap time ratio check, the mats in the transitional preschool space were less than 2 feet apart.

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.)
During the site inspection, the mats were fixed immediately to have the mats 2 feet apart.
2024-08-27 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 lacked a current child service report. The most recent report was dated January 2024.

Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The assessment was found, signed by the parent, on the clipboard in the infant room. It was added to the child's file.
2024-08-27 Renewal 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.134(a)

Description: Child's hands washed

Noncompliance Area: The children in the transitional preschool group were not observed to wash their hands before eating lunch.

Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will make sure the children's hands are washed always before any meals or snacks during our day.
2024-08-27 Renewal 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3)

Description: Disposable diapers

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 did not immediately dispose of the soiled diaper when changing the child's diaper.

Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will immediately dispose of soiled diapers when changing the children. The teachers were to go back over diaper changing procedures that we have located next to each changing table.
2024-08-27 Renewal 3270.152 - Adult Hygiene Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.152

Description: Adult Hygiene

Noncompliance Area: Staff Person #2 was not observed to wash their hands before serving lunch to the transitional preschool group.

Correction Required: A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will always make sure the staff members' hands are washed before any meals or snacks during our day.
2024-08-27 Renewal 3270.66(c) - Toxic use- no contamination Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(c)

Description: Toxic use- no contamination

Noncompliance Area: Disinfectant labeled "keep out of reach of children" were stored in a cupboard in the restroom next to items used for changing children's diapers/pull ups. Goo-Gone was also stored in a cabinet in the toddler area next to items used for diaper changes.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be used in a way that does not contaminate play surfaces, food, food preparation areas and does not constitute a hazard to the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The cleaning materials were placed in a bin on separate shelves in the cabinets away from the diapers, pull-ups and other changing materials.

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