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The Learning Nest Llc

Monroeville, PA · Allegheny County
2553 Mosside Blvd, Monroeville, PA 15146
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Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
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2553 Mosside Blvd
Monroeville, PA 15146
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00244492
License Issued
Sep 30, 2025
Active Through
Sep 30, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 5

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The Learning Nest Llc is a Child Care Center in Monroeville 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
2026-06-09 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: The Child Service Report(s) for child(ren) #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not include a six-month update from the last report date. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)

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.)
Staff member will be advised to make sure the child service reports are done every six months.
2026-06-09 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 file for child(ren) #4 and #5 contained an Emergency Contact form that was not updated within 6 months of the previous update. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)

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.)
The parent shall be notified in a six month time frame to update the emergency contact form or as soon as there is a change in information.
2026-06-09 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.181(c) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.181(c)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: The file(s) for Child(ren) #1 (PS), #2 (PS) and #3 (OT), lacked an Updated Health Report within the last year. Specifically, the initial health assessment for Child #1 (PS) was dated: 04.10.2024, Child #2 (PS) was dated: 03.13.2024 and child #3 (OT) was dated 01.27.2025. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) The file(s) for Child(ren) #3 (OT) reflects that the most recent Updated Health Assessment was completed more than 12 months after the Initial Health Assessment. Specifically, the initial health assessment for Child(ren) #3 was dated: 06.07.2024 and the updated health assessment was dated: 03.18.2026.

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. 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.)
The director contacted the parents to notify them that they will need to submit a child health report as soon a possible and were received.
2026-06-09 Renewal 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) - Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3)

Description: Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: The Initial Health Assessment for Staff #5 was dated (01.13.2026), Staff #14 dated (08.06.2024) which is past their Date of Hire. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. 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 members were made aware of the health assessment requirements and the importance to have it submitted in a timely manner.
2026-06-09 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: The file for child(ren) #4 and #5 contained a Financial Agreement form that had updates more than six months apart. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)

Correction Required: 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.)
The director will obtain the proper signatures for the emergency contact information and the financial agreements. All forms will be checked for completion to make sure all field are completed.
2026-06-09 Renewal 3270.21 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.21

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: In an unlocked, child-height desk drawer, in the Downstairs Main Room (Right Side), a pair of adult scissors which pose a cutting and/or puncture hazard were accessible to children.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The scissors were removed from the desk drawer immediately. They will never be stored there anymore.
2026-06-09 Renewal 3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: The file(s) for Staff Person(s) #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9 and #10 (See LIS for DOH) lacked Emergency Plan Training within 90 days of initial employment. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) The file for Staff #11 lacked documentation of Emergency Plan Training within 12 months of the last documented Emergency Plan Training dated: 02.2025. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. 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.)
New staff members will receive the emergency plan training at the time of initial employment and all current staff will receive the training on an annual basis and anytime there are updates. A list of staff members names and dates will be on file at the facility.
2026-06-09 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff Person #5 completed Pediatric First Aid/Pediatric CPR training on 02.21.2026; however, it was more than 90 days past their Date of Hire. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) Staff Person #5 completed Health and Safety Training (Part 1: 12.18.2025) and (Part 2: 12.17.2025) however, it was more than 90 days past their Date of Hire. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) Staff Person #5 completed Pediatric First Aid/Pediatric CPR training on 02.21.2026; however, it was more than 90 days past their Date of Hire. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
New staff members will receive Pediatric First Aid/Pediatric CPR training within 90 days of hire. All current staff member will be alerted 30-60 days prior to the expiration of their certificate.
2026-06-09 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 file(s) for Staff Person (s) #2 lacked the NSOR Certificate. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) The PA State Police (Dated: 10.15.2025) and FBI (Dated: 09.26.2025) clearances and NSOR certificate (Dated: 12.19.2025) for Staff #5 were dated after their hire date, resulting in an incorrect provisional hire. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) The Child Abuse Clearance (Dated: 02.11.2026) for Staff #3 was dated after their hire date, resulting in an incorrect provisional hire. The PA State Police Clearance (Dated: 05.17.2026) for Staff #13 was dated after their hire date, resulting in an incorrect provisional hire. The FBI Clearance (Dated: 11.07.2024) for Staff #10 was dated after their hire date, resulting in an incorrect provisional hire.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #2 was immediately sent home and was informed they needed to submit the NSOR when received in the mail. Staff person #3, #5, #10, #13 had the correct clearance in the file at inspection. The Director will keep a record of all staff members information (clearances, disclosure, dates) on file.
2026-06-09 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(s) for Staff #3 and #6 lacked documentation of previous childcare experience, making it unable to be determined if the individual qualified as a staff person. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)

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.)
The director will reach out to individuals to verify childcare experience, education and training.
2026-06-09 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person(s) #11 and #12 lacked documentation of a Staff Evaluation within 12 months of the last documented Staff Evaluation dated: 05.2025. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) Staff Person(s) #10 lacked a written Staff Evaluation within a minimum of 12 months of employment. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director will be responsible for checking the dates of hire and writing an evaluation for staff members.
2026-06-09 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: The garbage can in front of the downstairs bathroom next to the changing table the wall was deeply gouged from the garbage can's closing mechanism rubbing against the wall when opening and closing the lid.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The wall was cleaned and a cover was placed on the wall to prevent the wear and tear of the garbage can.
2026-06-09 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: In the Downstairs Main Room (Right Side), behind the teacher's desk chair, next to the exterior exit door, was peeling paint. In the Downstairs Main Room (Left Side), behind the resting equipment was peeling paint.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The peeling paint was cleaned up and a wall cover was placed to cover the damaged areas.

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