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The Learning Loft At Phcse

Pittsburgh, PA · Allegheny County
2501 Main St, Pittsburgh, PA 15235
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Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4

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2501 Main St
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00243736
License Issued
Nov 13, 2025
Active Through
Nov 13, 2026
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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The Learning Loft At Phcse is a Child Care Center in Pittsburgh PA. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-08-05 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: There was a broke cabinet door in room 8.

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 broken cabinet door was removed from classroom #8 until it is able to be repaired.
2026-08-05 Renewal 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: Room 22 lacked emergency transportation plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every childcare space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every childcare space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A posting containing the emergency transportation plan was placed into room #22
2026-08-05 Renewal 3270.131(a)(4) - Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.131(a)(4)

Description: Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2 lacked an initial health report for a school-age in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance in 28 Pa. Code § 23.2

Correction Required: The initial health report for a school-age child must be dated in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance in 28 Pa. Code § 23.2 (relating to medical examinations).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
An initial health report was obtained and placed in the file for child #2.
2026-08-05 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 contained a current health report dated 2/12/26 The report was obtained more than 12 months from the prior report dated 1/15/25.

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.)
A health report was obtained for child #1 on 2/12/26.
2026-08-05 Renewal 3270.131(e)(2)(i)/3270.131(e)(3) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Dismissal policy Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.131(e)(2)(i)/3270.131(e)(3)

Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Dismissal policy

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 lacked immunization records or an exemption letter signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian.

Correction Required: Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record. 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).Child # 1 must be dismissed from care by close of business 8/5/26 and may only return to care when the immunization records are provided or when a parent provides a written, signed and dated exemption letter

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A signed and dated exemption letter for immunizations was provided by the parent of child #1 and was placed in the child's file. This letter was also provided to the inspector following the inspection.
2026-08-05 Renewal 3270.161(d) - Potentially hazardous food refrigerated Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.161(d)

Description: Potentially hazardous food refrigerated

Noncompliance Area: There was a lunch box out of the refrigerator that contained cheese and lunchmeat. in room #9.

Correction Required: Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The lunch box was removed from classroom #9 and was placed in the refrigerator.
2026-08-05 Renewal 3270.171(b) - Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.171(b)

Description: Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing

Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked the pick-up and drop-off notification of safe routes posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the childcare facility.

Correction Required: Safe pedestrian crossways, pick-up and drop-off points and bike routes shall be appropriately determined in the vicinity of the facility and communicated to the children and parents in writing.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A pick-up and drop-off notification of safe routes was created and posted in a conspicuous location at the childcare facility.
2026-08-05 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: There were two uncovered electrical outlets in the cafeteria accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

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.)
An electrical outlet cover was placed in each of the uncovered outlets in the cafeteria.
2026-08-05 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: There was a perfume bottle on top of a desk accessible to children in room 27.

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 bottle of perfume was removed from classroom 27.
2026-08-05 Renewal 3270.66(b) - Original container Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.66(b)

Description: Original container

Noncompliance Area: There was an isopropyl alcohol first aid antiseptic in a box with food in room #27.

Correction Required: 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.)
The isopropyl alcohol first aid antiseptic was removed from classroom #27.
2026-08-05 Renewal 3270.66(d) - Toxic plants not permitted Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.66(d)

Description: Toxic plants not permitted

Noncompliance Area: There were 7 Coleus ( Pleactranthus) and 1 Monstera Deliciousa (Swiss cheese plant) considered toxic, the plants were located on top of the window frame in the preschool room accessible to children.

Correction Required: Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The 7 Coleus and 1 Monstera Deliciousa plants were put high up in the classroom in an area that is inaccessible to children.
2026-08-05 Renewal 3270.67(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.67(d)

Description: Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle

Noncompliance Area: The girl's bathroom had an open trash can contaminated by human secretions located in trash receptacles that lacked a plastic liner.

Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The open trash container was replaced with a closed trash receptacle that contained a plastic liner.
2026-08-05 Renewal 3270.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.74

Description: Emergency Numbers Posted

Noncompliance Area: Room 22 lacked the telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center by each telephone.

Correction Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility. Room

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A posting that contained the telephone numbers of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center was placed into room #22.
2026-08-05 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit in room 11 lacked 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.)
Tweezers were placed in the first-aid kit in room #11.
2026-08-05 Renewal 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: The girl's bathroom lacked washing hand sign above the 4 sinks and 6 toilets.

Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Hand washing signs were placed above the 4 sinks and 6 toilets in the girl's bathroom.

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