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Creative Minds Learning Center Llc

Pittsburgh, PA · Allegheny County
250 Mount Lebanon Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15234
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Quick Facts

Capacity
135 children
Languages
English, American Sign Language, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (412) 343-4363
250 Mount Lebanon Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15234
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00256796
License Issued
Jun 2, 2026
Active Through
Mar 5, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 5

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Creative Minds Learning Center Llc is a Child Care Center in Pittsburgh PA, with a maximum capacity of 135 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

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
2026-06-02 Change in Location Capacity Change in Location Capacity Compliant - Finalized
2025-12-11 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: There were several broken Zoob Connecting toys in the PreK room. There were wooden blocks in the PreK room that had splintered edges and 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.)
The entire container of zoob connecting toys was immediately thrown away following our inspection on 12/11/2025. In addition, the wooden blocks in prek were sanded down and/or thrown away to make sure that each wooden block was free of rough edges/splinters/etc. This was conducted on 12/16/2025.
2025-12-11 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: There were yarn pompoms in the smaller older toddler room that were < 1 inch in size that were reportedly used for arts and craft projects with 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 artwork with the pompoms were removed from the wall and all pompoms have been removed from the toddler art cabinet on 12/12/2025 following our inspection. Each staff member was addressed and discussed the sizes of choking hazards and appropriate materials for their ages.
2025-12-11 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: The thermometer in the kitchenette in the older toddler room, where children's lunches are stored, that measured 48°F.

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Immediately upon notification, we adjusted the refrigerator temperature and monitored it until it reached and maintained 45°F or below. The thermometer was checked to ensure it was functioning properly.. The refrigerator is now operable, clean, and maintaining the required temperature.
2025-12-11 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: The two most recent child service reports on file for Child #1 are dated 8.27.24 and 8.12.25, more than 6 months apart.

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.)
We have updated our Child Service Report list to ensure that no child's 6 month report get's missed and is completed on time.
2025-12-11 Renewal 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1)

Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Child #2, who was a young toddler, are dated 11.19.24 and 11.25.25, more than 6 months apart. The file for Child #3, a young toddler, included health assessments dated 8.29.24 and 4.24.25, more than 6 months apart.

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. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We have contacted the families via Brightwheel and requested updated health assessments for each child for the missing timeframes and have given them dates of when their next ones are due to stay in compliance.
2025-12-11 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 #4, who is 7 months old, includes 2 of 3 DTAP vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age.

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 facility spoke with Child #4's parent regarding the missing DTAP immunization. The parent contacted the child's pediatrician and provided the facility with a written letter stating that the child was on a vaccine delay and would receive the required immunization soon. This letter was received by the facility and placed in the child's file to document the delay in accordance with ACIP recommendations. Since the time of the inspection, Child #4 has received the required DTAP immunization, and the child's immunization record has been updated to reflect current immunization status.
2025-12-11 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #4 completed mandated reporter training on 1.30.25, more than 60 months after the previous training dated 1.28.20.

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 #4 has completed the required Mandated Reporter Training on January 30, 2025. Documentation of the completed training has been obtained and placed in the staff member's personnel file. All staff are currently in compliance with mandated reporter training requirements at this time.
2025-12-11 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 PA State Police Criminal History on clearance for Staff person #1 (see LIS code sheet) does not include a dissemination date, making it invalid. The two most recent FBI clearances on file for Staff person #2 are dated 4.27.20 and 6.20.25, more than 60 months apart.

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 Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A new PA Sate Police Criminal History clearance was sent out and received on 12/12/2025 since we could no longer pull up the previous clearance on 4/8/2023 to show the dissemination date. In addition, we have made sure to clarify our seasonal staff to show dates of when stopping/starting working to show and ensure that updated clearances are obtained prior to starting back at the center when on a seasonal break.
2025-12-11 Renewal 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff person #3, who was classified as a group supervisor, does not have verification of a Bachelor's degree in education or a related human services field; or a Bachelor's degree with 30 credits in education or a related human services field and 1 year of verified child care experience; or an Associate's degree in education or a related human services field and 2 years of verified child care experience; or an Associate's degree with 30 credits in education or a related human services field and 3 years of verified child care experience.

Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Using Foreign Credential Evaluations Inc, I have since submitted and have received verification on 1/14/2026 for Staff person #3. I will send this verification via email to our inspector for further clarification and adjust this staff members status as needed/required. We have also sent this same verification for an additional, current staff member who needed it as well. This was also verified on 1/14/2026.
2025-12-11 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit in the smaller older toddler room did not include tweezers.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We have added tweezers to the first aid kit in the smaller older toddler room first aid kit on 12/12/2025.
2024-12-27 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: There were broken Zoob connecting toys located in Room 6 (Intermediate).

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 have thrown the broken piece of zoob away as well has gone through the bin a second time to assure no other broken pieces were missed while also implementing a more detailed toy check schedule through the day and week.
2024-12-27 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: The thermometer in the refrigerator in the infant room where infant bottles are stored, measured 50 degrees Fahrenheit.

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We have moved said thermometer to the back of the fridge instead of the door it was on. We have made it apart of morning checks to make sure at all thermometers are in correct spots of the fridge and always at appropriate temperatures.
2024-12-27 Renewal 3270.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1)

Description: Amount of fee

Noncompliance Area: The agreement on file for Child #2, #4 does not include the amount of the fee to be paid by the parent/guardian.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We have corrected the forms to include the fee to be paid. We will implement a two-step verification process between the Office Administrator and the Director to ensure that no part of documentation is overlooked. This system will provide an additional layer of review and accountability, guaranteeing that all required documentation is accurately completed and properly recorded.
2024-12-27 Renewal 3270.123(a)(2) - Date fee to be paid Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(2)

Description: Date fee to be paid

Noncompliance Area: The agreement on file for Child #2 does not include the date that the fee is to be paid by the parent/guardian.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We have corrected the form to include the fee to be paid. We will implement a two-step verification process between the Office Administrator and the Director to ensure that no part of documentation is overlooked. This system will provide an additional layer of review and accountability, guaranteeing that all required documentation is accurately completed and properly recorded.

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