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Childrens Express Learning Center

Pittsburgh, PA · Allegheny County
315 Center New Texas Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15239
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Capacity
65 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (412) 795-7195
315 Center New Texas Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15239
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00245671
License Issued
Dec 22, 2025
Active Through
Dec 22, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 5

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CHILDRENS EXPRESS LEARNING CENTER is a Child Care Center in PITTSBURGH PA, with a maximum capacity of 65 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

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
2025-09-10 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: There were 2 cracked clear bins in the preschool room. There were 2 cracked blue bins in the cubby's upstairs in the hallway. There was a broken wihite hamper basket in the the hallway.

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.)
All cracked bins were removed immediately from classrooms and hallways, and put in the trash.
2025-09-10 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 file for child # 1 a preschooler contained a current health report dated 3/5/25. The report was obtained after 12 months the prior report was dated 2/27/24.

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.)
The provider obtained a valid child health report for child #1 and has it in [their] file.
2025-09-10 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 1 uncovered outlet accessible to children 5 years of age or younger in the preschool room.

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.)
Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in the uncovered electrical outlet.
2025-09-10 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: The sealant silicone around the pre-k room bathroom sink was damaged making the sink feels lose.

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 silicone sealant will be replaced around the pre-k room bathroom sink.
2025-04-10 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: There were 2 cracked bins in the Pre-K/SA room.

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 director removed one bin and threw it away. It will no longer be in the facility/accessible to children. The second bin was able to be repaired using tape. The entire crack is covered with tape, and poses no threat to the health and safety of the children.
2025-04-10 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.21 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.21

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: There was an exposed screw sticking out in the Pre-k/SA room cubbies.

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.)
The screw was removed from the cubbies, and tape was placed over the hole. Any splintering wood from the screw has been covered.
2025-04-10 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: There was an unlocked closet door that contains different cleaning materials like, Clorox, disinfecting wipes, Paint cans and cleaning sprays, labeled " Keep out of reach of children" on the hallway across from the infant room accessible to children. There was an All free and clear mighty pacs can labeled " Keep out of reach of children" in the 1st bathroom to the left across from the OT room accessible to 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 door to this closet will remain latched at all times. All cleaning/toxic materials will be kept in these locked closets. All staff will be reminded to keep closet doors closed and latched at all times.
2025-04-10 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: The laundry room door was malfunctioning, the door does not stay closed making the laundry room accessible to the children. The entry hallway closet door hook latch was broken.

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.)
A latch was installed on the laundry room door to make sure it remains closed and inaccessible to children at all times. A new latch was installed on the hallway closet door to replace the broken one.
2024-09-11 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: There was a broken plastic bin in the preschool room. There were foam blocks with teeth marks in the old toddler room. There was a cracked bin in the infant room.

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.)
Broken plastic bin in the preschool room was thrown away. Foam blocks in the older toddler room were thrown away. Cracked bin the in the infant room was thrown away.
2024-09-11 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The file for child # 2 lacked the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency Contact for this child was completed in entirety, including the work addresses and work telephone numbers for enrolling parents.
2024-09-11 Renewal 3270.124(b)(5) - Information re: special needs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(5)

Description: Information re: special needs

Noncompliance Area: The files for child # 1 and 2 lacked the information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation, on the Emergency contact form.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency Contact for this child has been completed in its entirety, including information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.
2024-09-11 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: There were 3 broken ceiling tiles, one ceiling tile with water damaged, and 3 cracked light covers in the preschool room. There were 2 broken ceiling tiles and one ceiling tile with water damage in the Pre-k/ SA room. There was a broken light cover in the infant 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 ceiling tiles and light covers were replaced in the Preschool Room. The tiles in the PreK/SA room were replaced. The light cover in the infant room was repaired.
2024-09-11 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: According to the Fire Detection System Test Log, the tests were greater than 30 days apart from3/15/24 to 4/15/24 and 5/14/24 to 6/14/24.

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 System Test Log will be updated and tested every 30 days. Fire alarm system was tested and log during the inspection.
2023-09-27 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for Child #1 lacked the address of the child's physician. The emergency contact form for Child #3 lacked the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will review the emergency contact form with the parent and request the missing physician information be added for the child.
2023-09-27 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for Child #3 lacked the health insurance policy number for the child's health insurance.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will review the emergency contact form with the parent and request that the missing policy number be added.
2023-09-27 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for Child #2 lacked the address for one of the release persons listed.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will review the emergency contact form with the parent and request that the missing release person information be added to the form.
2023-09-27 Renewal 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3)

Description: Disposable diapers

Noncompliance Area: The lid to the garbage can in the downstairs PreK restroom was not connecting, thus not allowing the can to open using the hands-free method. Children who are potty training were present in the classroom.

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.)
The garbage can was replaced with an operable hands-free, covered can.
2023-09-27 Renewal 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)

Description: Mantoux TB

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #1 lacked a completed tuberculosis screening within 12 months prior to starting at the facility.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff Person #1 will complete an updated tuberculosis screening.
2023-09-27 Renewal 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.91(a)

Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

Noncompliance Area: The exit leading from the Young Toddler Classroom to the outside was observed to have a garbage can and chairs in front of it which obstructed the exit.

Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The garbage can and the chairs were removed to allow the exit to be free and clear.
2022-09-26 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: In the outdoor play space two cracked bins with sharp edges were observed. In Classroom #4 one cracked bin with a potential pinch point was observed.

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 bins were discarded.
2022-09-26 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for child #1 lacked the release person information.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency contact form was reviewed with the parent and the missing release person information was added.
2022-09-26 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 updates to the health assessments on file for Facility Person #1 exceeded 24 months between examinations.

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.)
Facility Person #1 has a current health assessment on file at this time.
2022-09-26 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: The file for Facility Person #2 lacked the current disclosure statement. The signed disclosure statement on file was an older version and did not include all required information. The updates to the Mandated Reporter Trainings on file for Facility Person #1 exceeded 60 months The mandated reporter trainings on file were dated 4.20.16 and 9.3.21.

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.)
Facility Person #2 completed an updated disclosure statement. Facility Person #1 has current mandated reporter training on file at this time.

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