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Tender Care Learning Center/bethel Park

Bethel Park, PA · Allegheny County
5189 Library Rd, Bethel Park, PA 15102
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Quick Facts

Capacity
91 children
Languages
English, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (412) 831-7070
5189 Library Rd
Bethel Park, PA 15102
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00252615
License Issued
May 21, 2026
Active Through
May 21, 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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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
2026-02-18 Renewal 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 contain emergency contact information and financial agreements that were updated late. They were not updated at least once in a 6-month period. They were due 11/2025 and were updated 12/2025.

Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
As soon as we realized the child's emergency contact information was past the 6 month update, we had the parents look the information over and had them sign the form.
2026-01-13 Incident Investigation 3270.133(8) - Special diet - parent's instructions Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(8)

Description: Special diet - parent's instructions

Noncompliance Area: As reported by the facility, on 1/8/2026, child #1 was given a food that was not permitted as part of the special diet prescribed for child #1. Staff #1 provided this food accidently.

Correction Required: If a special diet is prescribed for a child and if the diet is administered to the child, written instructions and the parent's written consent shall be retained in the child's file.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We removed the teacher from the room immediately and permanently. We moved the [teacher]to a different room with a different classroom. The teacher was given additional training on food allergies. We had a staff meeting and reviewed all allergies that are in our school. We met with the child's parents and they provided us with instructions on administering special diet restrictions. The instructions for administering food to the child is posted in the classroom and in their file.
2025-02-19 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

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

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1 contains a health assessment that was obtained late. it was due 11/22/24 and was obtained 12/20/2024.

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.)
This facility person does have a current health assessment. She got it as soon as she realized it was past due.
2024-02-06 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff persons #1- #7 and #9 - #11had not completed the health and safety update training within the designated DHS due date (12/2022). Staff have all completed the necessary training at this time. Certification Representative Martin miscommunicated the wrong information at the previous inspection that all 10 hour revised trainings covered the update incorrectly.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within the designated time frames set by DHS as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Inspector clarified necessary training and staff completed these trainings.
2024-02-06 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #8 contains first aid and cpr training that was renewed late. The training was due 6/2023 and obtained 9/2023.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10 and updated timely per DHS requirements.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff immediately completed training when realized it was past due
2023-08-14 Incident Investigation 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: According to a facility reported incident, on 8/4/23, child #1, a preschool aged child, swallowed a water bead (diameter of less than 1 inch) from the sensory bin, while she was pretending the water beads were popcorn.

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.)
We removed all water beads from our center and no longer use them.
2023-02-14 Renewal 3270.61(c) - 40 square feet wall-to-wall Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.61(c)

Description: 40 square feet wall-to-wall

Noncompliance Area: On 2/14/23 at 10:30am, the preschool 2 classroom with a capacity of 18 children had 20 children in care at one time.

Correction Required: Indoor child care space is measured within permanent stationary partitions or walls. The allowable number of children in a space is determined by dividing the total square feet in a space by 40.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
When scheduling children for the Preschool 2 classroom, we will not schedule more than 18 children per day.
2023-02-14 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 fire system test log revealed that tests were being conducted monthly, however, between 2/2022 and 1/2023, one test exceeded 30 days. (2/11/22-3/22/22).

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.)
A fire drill was held once we realized we exceeded the 30 days.
2022-05-23 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

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

Noncompliance Area: The two most recent Health Assessments for Staff #1 exceeded the 24 month renewal requirement. The two most recent Health Assessments for Staff #2 exceeded the 24 month renewal requirement.

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.)
Going forward all staff will have required health assessments before the 2 year deadline
2022-02-10 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #2 contained a health assessment which did not contain the phone number of the physician or source of medical care.

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.)
Missing contact information was added .
2022-02-10 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 contained an Emergency Contact form which did not contain the health insurance 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.)
Health insurance information was received from the parent and added to the emergency contact form.
2022-02-10 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: The Mandated Reporter trainings or Staff #1 were dated 5.20.14 and 4.7.20, which exceeded the 60-month renewal requirement.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 has an updated mandated reporter training.
2022-02-10 Renewal 3270.66(a)/3270.66(b) - Locked or inaccessible/Original container Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)/3270.66(b)

Description: Locked or inaccessible/Original container

Noncompliance Area: A bucket of water, containing Sani-Tab disinfectant, which states, "Keep out of reach of children," which is used to sanitize toys, was located on a low table next to the green cupboard on the left wall, and was accessible to children in the PS 3 room.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
This sanitizing bucket was emptied immediately

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