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Marthas Playhouse And Learning Center

Pittsburgh, PA · Allegheny County
Chartiers Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15220
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Quick Facts

Capacity
12 children
Languages
English, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (412) 588-0718
Chartiers Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
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Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00255452
License Issued
Apr 7, 2026
Active Through
Apr 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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Marthas Playhouse And Learning Center is a Family Child Care in Pittsburgh PA, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Thursday6:30 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Friday6:30 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Saturday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-01-13 Renewal 3280.106 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.106

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: The facility refrigerator in the kitchen area did not contain an operating thermometer.

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.)
Refrigerator Now has thermometer
2026-01-13 Renewal 3280.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: The child service report form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development for child #3 was not dated. The child service report form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development for child #4 was not signed.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify 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 at § 3280.124(f).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child service report is now signed and dated
2026-01-13 Renewal 3280.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for child #3 did not include the address 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.)
Emergency contact form now has address
2026-01-13 Renewal 3280.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the work telephone number of the enrolling parent.

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 form now has phone number
2026-01-13 Renewal 3280.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for child #2 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number.

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.)
Emergency contact form now has health care information
2026-01-13 Renewal 3280.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for child #1 was missing the telephone number of an individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

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.)
Emergency contact form will be completed in its entirety prior to enrollment
2026-01-13 Renewal 3280.131(a)/3280.182(1) - Health Information/Initial and subsequent health assessments Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.131(a)/3280.182(1)

Description: Health Information/Initial and subsequent health assessments

Noncompliance Area: The initial health report in the file for child #2 was dated 01/07/2026, a period greater than 60 days following the first day of attendance. There was no health report on file for child #4.

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 must contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child now has updated health report on file
2026-01-13 Renewal 3280.131(b)(1)/3280.182(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.131(b)(1)/3280.182(1)

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

Noncompliance Area: The most recent health report for child #5, an infant or young toddler, was dated 01/31/2025 a period greater than 6 months.

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 must contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We now have an updated health report for that child
2026-01-13 Renewal 3280.131(e) - ACIP recommended immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.131(e)

Description: ACIP recommended immunization record

Noncompliance Area: For child #4, there was no written verification from a physician or local health department of the dates the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.

Correction Required: The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child 4 now has updated immunization records
2026-01-13 Renewal 3280.151(a)/3280.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.151(a)/3280.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: The record for staff person #2 did not include a health assessment.

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. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
staff health report will be retrieved from former employer and stored in staff file
2026-01-13 Renewal 3280.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.192(2)(ii)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: The record for staff #1 and #2 did not include verification of experience. The record for staff #1 did not include a valid verification of education.

Correction Required: 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.)
Staff 1 and 2 now have staff verification proof in files
2026-01-13 Renewal 3280.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: Neither the record for facility person #1 nor #2 included any nonfamily references.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Both staff 1 and 2 have non family references
2026-01-13 Renewal 3280.31(e) - Age and training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.31(e)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: There was no evidence of 12 clock hours of child care training in the training year for staff person #3.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
staff now has 12 clock hours in file
2026-01-13 Renewal 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 lived out of state within the past 60 months, and there are not out of state clearances on file.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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.)
Staff now has documentation providing proof of residency prior to 60 months
2026-01-13 Renewal 3280.33(a) - Each staff person meets quals Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.33(a)

Description: Each staff person meets quals

Noncompliance Area: Documentation of education level for staff person #1 was not acceptable. The college transcripts on file for staff person #1 were not provided by the institution where they were earned. There was no verified documentation of child care experience for staff person #1 or staff person #2.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
staff now has documentation of staff qualifications in the file

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