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The Learning Loft Hd

Pittsburgh, PA · Allegheny County
1835 Centre Ave Suite 155, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
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Quick Facts

Capacity
65 children
Languages
English, American Sign Language, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (412) 706-1919
1835 Centre Ave, Suite 155
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00255057
License Issued
Jun 5, 2026
Active Through
Jun 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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A facility providing quality childcare and education. The program is designed to give pre-school children a great start through education, health screenings, and the chance to develop social skills. Parents can go to work knowing their children are in a safe, nurturing environment.

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 Renewal 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.166(4)

Description: Bottles labeled

Noncompliance Area: There was a bottle in the infant room not labeled with the child's name.

Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Upon identification of the unlabeled bottle in the infant room the bottle was immediately labeled with the child's name to ensure proper identification. Staff were reminded of the requirement that all bottles must be labeled with child's name at all times.
2026-03-11 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 signed disclosure statements on file for Facility Persons #1, #2, #3 and #4, all hired after 2/1/25, were not the most current version of the disclosure statement, required to be signed by facility persons hired beginning 2/1/25.

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. Facility Persons #1-#4 may not work in a child care position at the facility without the correct signed disclosure statement on file.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider reviewed all staff files and identified that staff #1,#2,#3,#4 had outdated disclosure statements on file. The most current version of the disclosure statement was immediately obtained and provided to each staff member. All identified staff completed and signed the updated disclosure statements, and the documents were placed in their file.
2026-03-11 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: There were two exposed bolts on the door to the restroom in the Pre-K room.

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 area was secured to prevent child access and maintenance was notified right away. The exposed bolts were removed and properly covered. To ensure no sharp or hazardous surfaces remain.
2026-03-11 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: The facility has a valid reason the operator is unable to test the smoke detectors. The documentation of the most recent completed professional fire alarm inspection, required annually, was dated 2/21/25.

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.)
Upon inspection, the facility ensured that a working smoke detector was installed and in place to maintain fire safety coverage until the professional fire alarm inspection could be completed. The fire alarm was installed on 3/11/26 and the fire alarm report was received on 3/16/26.
2025-12-10 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.119 - Infant sleep position Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.119

Description: Infant sleep position

Noncompliance Area: There was an infant asleep in a bouncer seat in the infant room. The infant was not placed in the sleeping position recommended by the AAP.

Correction Required: Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The infant was moved to an appropriate sleeping position, into a crib, and on their back.
2025-12-10 Unannounced Monitoring 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: Documentation of smoke detector testing indicates smoke detectors were tested on 8/29/25, then 9/27/25; 5/2/25, then 6/2/25, and 3/4/25 and then on 4/4/25 - more than 30 days between testing.

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.)
Fire detection systems were conducted on the documented days.
2025-03-06 Renewal 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)

Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months

Noncompliance Area: The current health assessment on file for child #1, a young toddler, was completed more than 6 months prior.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The health assessment was completed on March 3rd, 2025. The document was submitted to the inspector on March 10, 2025.
2025-03-06 Renewal 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3)

Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy

Noncompliance Area: The immunization record on file for child #1 does not indicate they have sufficient doses of the pneumococcal vaccine based on their age, as recommended by the ACIP.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The immunization was completed on 3/3/25. The record was shone to the inspector on 3/6/25.
2025-03-06 Renewal 3270.134(f) - Toothbrush bristles up Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.134(f)

Description: Toothbrush bristles up

Noncompliance Area: The toothbrushes used by the children in the young toddler room were not stored exposed to circulating air.

Correction Required: Toothbrushes shall be stored with the bristles up and exposed to circulating air.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A hygienic toothbrush holder with adequate air circulation was installed in the classroom for children's toothbrushes to be stored after each use.
2025-03-06 Renewal 3270.135(c) - Diapering area not used for food prep Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.135(c)

Description: Diapering area not used for food prep

Noncompliance Area: There were drinking cups used by the children next to the sink used for handwashing after diapering in the young toddler room.

Correction Required: The diapering area may not be used for food preparation or food service.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Drinking cups were immediately removed from the sink and placed in a bin (labeled cups) on a shelf away from the sink.
2025-03-06 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 criminal history and child abuse clearances on file for Facility Person #1 were completed more than 60 months after the previous respective clearances on file. The current criminal history clearance on file for Facility Person #2 was completed more than 60 months after the previous criminal history clearance on file. The durrent mandated reporter training completed and documented on file for Facility Person #2 was completed more than 60 months after the previous training documented and 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 criminal history and child abuse for staff member #1 12/10/24 and 12/17/24, respectively. The criminal history for staff member #2 was completed 1/27/25.
2025-03-06 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: The operator has a valid reason they are unable to test the facility's smoke detectors. The most recent professional fire alarm inspection report on file was from an inspection dated 2/7/24, more than 12 months prior. The operator indicates they had another inspection on 3/5/25, but they have been unable to obtain documentation of the inspection to this point.

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 alarm report has been submitted to the inspector 3/12/2025. On the report that was submitted, there was one deficiency that was cited. This deficiency was addressed by the building management team. The documentation of the deficiency was submitted to the inspector on 3/31/25.
2024-03-18 Renewal 3270.102(a)/3270.103 - Clean and good repair/Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)/3270.103

Description: Clean and good repair/Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: A loose bell was observed on a nylon strap in the musical instrument bin in the older toddler room, The bell came off when tested.

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. 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.)
To ensure the center is compliant the broken toy was immediately discarded by the director.
2024-03-18 Renewal 3270.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(c)

Description: Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing

Noncompliance Area: Less than 9 inches of wood mulch was observed in several test spots under and around the embedded playground equipment.

Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
To ensure the center is compliant, the outdoor park was closed down until the mulch was replenished. Mulch was added to the playground on 3/25. It was then rechecked by the inspector on 3/29 and determined to be sufficient.
2024-03-18 Renewal 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: Splintering wood was observed near the bottom of the wooden cubbies in the older toddler room.

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 director immediately removed the wood chips and placed tape over the exposed area until maintenance can appropriately fix the splintered area.

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