Description: 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.
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2020-06-26 | Renewal | 3270.63 - Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There were some areas of the pour in place surfacing that have split and may be a tripping hazard for the children. Correction Required: If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Holes and splits have been sealed to prevent tripping hazards for the children. In the future all play surfacing will be in good repair. |
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| 2019-06-12 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Within 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 contained an initial health assessment that was not obtained within 60 days of enrollment. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Now and in the future all initial child health assessments will be obtained and placed in the child's file within 60 days of enrollment. |
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| 2019-06-12 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 contained 2 health assessments that were more than 24 months apart. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Now and in the future all staff health assessments will be obtained at least every 24 months. |
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| 2018-06-07 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Within 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #3 contained a Health Assessment that was obtained more than 90 days after the child's enrollment. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In the future, I will require the parent of an enrolled child to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. |
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| 2018-06-07 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 contained two Health Assessments that were 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 |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In the future, I will require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. |
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| 2018-06-07 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #2 contained two Health Assessments that were more than 12 months apart. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In the future, I will require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. |
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| 2018-06-07 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff #1 and #2 contained two Health Assessments that were more than 24 months apart. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In the future, 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. |
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| 2018-06-07 | Renewal | 3270.161(c) - Food served discarded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There were sippy cups of milk stored in the large refrigerator in the Pre-K room that were previously served to the children and then put back in the refrigerator. Correction Required: Food that has been previously served to a person or returned from a table shall be discarded. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Sippie cups were removed from the fridge, washed and returned to the parents. In the future, if a child has a cup at drop off, we will send it with the parent or discard it. |
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| 2018-06-07 | Renewal | 3270.25(a) - Post the certificate of compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The phone number to contact the appropriate regional day care office was not posted at the facility for parents to be able to have access to. Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance and a copy of the applicable regulations under which the facility is certified shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional day care office posted at the same location. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All was posted right away. In the future, I will make sure that the certificate of compliance and a copy of the applicable regulations under which the facility is certified shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional day care office posted at the same location. |
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| 2017-06-14 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The tree cozy corner in the Toddler Room had one side loose. The round table in the dramatic play area in the Preschool room was loose. The Round table in the back of the school age room was loose. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The tree cozy corner's screws were tightened, the legs on the round table in dramatic play were tightened and the round table in the school age room was thrown out. in the future, all toys play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children will be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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| 2017-06-14 | Renewal | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was a sunscreen that expired 2/2017 located in the Toddler Room There was a sunscreen that expired 4/2017 located in the Preschool Room. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer`s or health professional`s instructions on the original label. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Both expired sunscreens were thrown away. In the future, all expired medications will be properly disposed of when they expire. Also, all medications will be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. |
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| 2017-06-14 | Renewal | 3270.134(f) - Toothbrush bristles up | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: An enclosed cloth bag under the diapering table in the child's restroom contained 2 toothbrushes that were not stored with the bristles up and exposed to circulating air. Correction Required: Toothbrushes shall be stored with the bristles up and exposed to circulating air. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Both toothbrushes were thrown out because the child is no longer enrolled in the program. In the future, all toothbrushes will be stored with the bristles up and exposed to circulating air. |
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| 2017-06-14 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #2 contained 2 Health Assessments that were more than 24 months apart. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #2 has a current Health Assessment in her file. In the future, all staff will have a documented health assessment on their date of hire. Also, all staff will have a current health assessment that is less than 24 months old. |
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| 2017-06-14 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #3 contained only 1 written, nonfamily reference. 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 |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #3 will submit 1 written, nonfamily reference for her file. In the future, all staff will have 2 written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person, in their file. |
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| 2017-06-14 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 contained a Mandated Reporter Training that was obtained more than 90 days after her date of hire. The file for Staff #3 was lacking a signed disclosure statement upon hire. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 obtained Mandated Reporter Training. Staff #3 signed a disclosure statement and placed it in their file. In the future, the director will ensure all staff comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 and that all staff will apply for their clearances before starting in a child care position. |
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