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Thomas Child Care And Learning Academy

Pittsburgh, PA · Allegheny County
11609 Frankstown Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15235
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Quick Facts

Capacity
54 children
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (412) 839-1009
11609 Frankstown Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00246066
License Issued
Nov 20, 2025
Active Through
Nov 20, 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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Thomas Child Care And Learning Academy is a Child Care Center in Pittsburgh PA, with a maximum capacity of 54 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Thursday6:30 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Friday6:30 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-08-18 Renewal 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4)

Description: Arrival/departure times

Noncompliance Area: The fee agreement for Child #1 was lacking the child's arrival and departure times.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent completed the agreement adding the child's arrival and departure times.
2025-08-18 Renewal 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: The fee agreement on file for Child #1 is lacking the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent completed the fee agreement and added the persons to whom the child may be released.
2025-08-18 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for Child #2 is lacking the work address and 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.)
The parent completed the emergency contact form and added the work address and telephone number.
2025-08-18 Renewal 3270.124(b)(5) - Information re: special needs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(5)

Description: Information re: special needs

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 is lacking information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency contact form was completed by the parent adding the special needs field.
2025-08-18 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for Child #1 was lacking health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

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.)
The parent added the health insurance coverage and policy number to the emergency contact form.
2025-08-18 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for Child #2 was lacking the address of the 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.)
The parent updated the emergency contact form adding the address and phone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
2025-08-18 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: The most recent health assessment on file for Child #2 is dated 10/25/23 which was received when child was of preschool age and is older than 12 months. (See LIS code sheet)

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 child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent provided an updated child health report dated 5/5/25
2025-08-18 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: The fire safety training on file for Staff Person #1 is dated 7/18/24, which is over 12 months ago.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 completed Fire Safety training on 8/19/25.
2025-08-18 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: The Child Abuse Clearance dated 7/10/25 on file for Staff Person #2 is a volunteer clearance making it invalid for a staff person. The two NSOR Clearances on file for Staff Person #3 are dated 2/10/20 and 7/30/25, which are more than 60 months apart.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff member provided the updated child abuse clearance dated 7/11/2025.
2025-08-18 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: In the unlocked cabinet in the bathroom, it was observed that there was Comet cleaner and hydrogen peroxide that were accessible to the children in care.

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.)
A childproof lock was placed on the bathroom cabinet.
2025-08-18 Renewal 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(i)

Description: Lidded waste receptacles

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that there was not a lidded waste receptacle in the bathroom.

Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A lidded trash can was placed in the restroom
2025-08-18 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 log for the 30-day fire detection tests contained dates of testing from 12/3/24-1/7/25, 1/7/25-2/28/25, 3/7/25-4/23/25, with the last testing 7/1/25. All more than 30 days apart.

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.)
We completed the fire detection test.
2024-08-14 Renewal 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 10:24 AM while assessing supervision and ratio in the gym play space it was observed that two school age children were using the bathroom in the hallway without a staff person.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A safety checklist policy has been put into place and reviewed with staff to ensure all children are accounted for when transitioning and at all times
2024-08-14 Renewal 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 10:24 AM while assessing supervision and ratio in the gym play space it was observed that two school age children were using the bathroom in the hallway without a staff person.

Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A safety checklist policy has been put into place and reviewed with staff to ensure all children are accounted for when transitioning and at all times
2024-08-14 Renewal 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4)

Description: Arrival/departure times

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #2 and Child #4 contained a fee agreement that was lacking the child's arrival and departure times.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The arrival and departure times were added to the children¿s files and parents were provided the original copy

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