LEARNING TO LEARN CHILDCARE CENTER

PITTSBURGH, PAChild Care CenterLicensed

4.2based on state inspection data
Capacity51
Est. price$817/mo

Contact information

Address119 PENNOAK DR, PITTSBURGH, PA, 15235

CityPITTSBURGH, PA 15235

CountyAllegheny

Phone(412) 871-3326

Operating details

Capacity51

SubsidiesY

License dateDecember 4, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 12/15/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

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  • Medium-High18
  • Medium4
  • Medium-Low3
  • Low0

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119 PENNOAK DR, PITTSBURGH, PA, 15235, PITTSBURGH, PA 15235

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Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 12/15/2025

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  • Medium-High18
  • Medium4
  • Medium-Low3
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium-Low risk12/15/2025

    Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance (3270.95(a)/3270.95(b))

    The 30-day fire detection log on file at the facility listed dates of testing of 10/17/25 and 11/17/25, with the last testing completed on 11/17/25, which were more than 30 days between testings. Requirement: 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. Correction: We acknowledges that the 30-day fire detection testing exceeded the required timeframe. We now have a system in place that will notify us before 30-days have be reached Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 12/15/2025
  2. Medium-High risk12/15/2025

    Every 60 days (3270.94(a)(1))

    The fire drill log at the facility listed the last fire drill completed was on 10/6/25, which was more than 60 days ago Requirement: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. Correction: We now have a system in place that will notify us before the 60- days Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 12/15/2025
  3. Medium risk9/17/2025

    Clean and good repair (3270.102(a))

    It was observed that there were foam blocks with teeth marks in the preschool area that were not in good repair. Requirement: 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. Correction: By making sure Indoor and outdoor toys used by the children shall be clean, in good repair Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 9/17/2025
  4. Medium-High risk9/17/2025

    Fire safety - 1 yr. (3270.31(e)(4)(ii))

    The two most recent fire safety training on file for Staff Person #1 are dated 5/25/24 and 7/24/25, for Staff Person #2 are dated 5/28/24 and 7/30/25, for Staff Person #3 are dated 5/28/24 and 7/27/25, for Staff Person #4 are dated 4/22/24 and 7/31/25 and for Staff Person #5 are dated 3/22/24 and 7/25/25, all which are more than 12 months apart. Requirement: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety 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. Correction: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 7/31/2025
  5. Medium-High risk9/17/2025

    Comply with CPSL/CPSL information (3270.32(a)/3270.192(4))

    The file for Staff Person #3 contained State Police Clearances dated 4/14/20 and 8/6/25, Child Abuse Clearances dated 4/14/20 and 8/14/25, DHS FBI Clearances dated 5/19/20 and 8/7/25, and NSOR certificates dated 4/16/20 and 8/6/25, all which are more than 60 months apart. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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. Correction: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 8/15/2025
  6. Medium-High risk9/17/2025

    Inaccessible to children (3270.75(b))

    It was observed that the first aid kit that was in the outdoor play space was on the child size picnic table making it accessible to the children in care. Requirement: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children. Correction: By making sure first aid kits are inaccessible to children at all times Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 9/17/2025
  7. Medium-High risk9/17/2025

    Has all items (3270.75(c))

    It was observed that the first aid kit in the outside play space was lacking disposable, nonporous gloves. Requirement: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. Correction: Making sure all first aid kits have disposable gloves in them. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 9/17/2025
  8. Medium-High risk9/17/2025

    Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos (3270.124(f)/3270.181(c))

    The emergency contact form and financial agreement on file for Child #1 contained reviewed updates signed on 6/24/24 and 6/25/25 which are more than 6 months apart. Requirement: 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. Correction: The parent of "child 1" updated in writing and review emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 9/17/2025
  9. Medium risk9/17/2025

    Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports (3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1))

    The most recent health assessment on file for Child #2 who is of preschool age is date 4/22/24, which is more than 12 months ago. Requirement: 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. Correction: We will require the parent of "child 2" to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for child Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 9/17/2025
  10. Medium-High riskStandard 129/17/2025

    12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test (3270.151(a)/3270.192(3))

    The two most current health assessments on file for Staff Person #6 are dated 6/21/23 and 8/12/25, which are more than 24 months apart. Requirement: 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. Correction: We will ensure "staff person 6" health assessment is complete every 24 months. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 8/12/2025
  11. Medium-High risk9/17/2025

    Every 60 days (3270.94(a)(1))

    The log for the fire drills listed dates of testing of 6/6/25 and 8/6/25, which is 61 days between testing. Requirement: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. Correction: We will ensure fire drills once every 60 days Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 8/6/2025
  12. Medium-Low risk9/17/2025

    Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance (3270.95(a)/3270.95(b))

    The log on file for the 30-day fire detection testing listed the last date of testing of 8/9/25, which is more than 30 days ago. Requirement: 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. Correction: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the fire detection test is completed every 30 days Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 9/17/2025
  13. Medium-High risk4/3/2025

    Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety (3270.14/3270.21)

    Staff Person #1 has completed the health and safety course titled Get Started with Center-Based Care: Building Blocks for Quality (10 hours) but has not completed the required health and safety updated course titled Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 (1 hours) training. Requirement: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Staff Person #1 must complete PA required Heatlh and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Parts 1 and 2. Correction: Facility person has completed the safety updated course titled Pennsylvania Heatlh and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Parts 1 and 2. trainings. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/6/2025
  14. Medium-High risk4/3/2025

    Locked or inaccessible (3270.66(a))

    It was observed that there was a bottle of floor cleaning solution on the floor in the entrance hallway that was accessible to the children in care. Requirement: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Correction: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/3/2025
  15. Medium-Low risk4/3/2025

    Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance (3270.95(a)/3270.95(b))

    The 30-day fire detection testing log on file showed dates of testing of 10/18/24-11/18/24, and 12/18/24-2/10/25, with the last testing on 2/10/25 which are more than 30 days apart. Requirement: 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. Correction: create a schedule to let it be known when the fire detection tests need to be completed. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/14/2025

2024

  1. Medium risk9/19/2024

    Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports (3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1))

    The most current health assessment on file for preschool Child #1 is dated 4/29/21, which is more than 12 months ago. Requirement: 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. Correction: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 9/25/2024
  2. Medium-High risk9/19/2024

    Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety (3270.14/3270.21)

    The one-hour health and safety professional development training certificate on file for Staff Person #8 is dated 11/15/23, which is after the deadline date of 12/30/22. Requirement: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Correction: Moving forward staff will be trained within the renewal period. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 9/19/2024
  3. Medium-High risk9/19/2024

    Age and Training (3270.31(e)(4)(i))

    The two most current Pediatric CPR/First Aid certificates on file for Staff Person #4 are dated 6/15/21 and 6/6/24, and for Staff Person #7 are dated 11/2/21 and 12/4/23, which are both more than 24 months apart. Requirement: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. Correction: All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 9/19/2024
  4. Medium-High risk9/19/2024

    Fire safety - 1 yr. (3270.31(e)(4)(ii))

    The two most recent fire safety training on file for Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #6 are dated 1/18/23 and 5/28/24, for Staff Person #2 and Staff Person #3 are dated 1/17/23 and 5/28/24, for Staff Person #5 are dated 1/10/23 and 5/28/24, and for Staff Person #8 are dated 1/11/23 and 8/15/24, which are all more than 12 months apart. Requirement: 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. Correction: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 9/19/2024
  5. Medium-High risk9/19/2024

    Comply with CPSL/CPSL information (3270.32(a)/3270.192(4))

    The file for Staff Person #8 contains a State Police Clearance dated 6/20/22, a Child abuse Clearance dated 10/3/23, a DHS FBI clearance dated 6/17/22 and a NSOR certificate dated 6/8/22 all which are dated after hire date (see LIS code sheet). Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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. Correction: 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. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 9/19/2024
  6. Medium riskStandard 1109/19/2024

    110º F or less (3270.69(b))

    The water temperature in the bathroom sink measured at 116° F. Requirement: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F. Correction: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 9/23/2024
  7. Medium-High risk9/19/2024

    Inaccessible to children (3270.75(b))

    It was observed in the outdoor play space that the emergency bag with the first aid kit was located on a child sized picnic table making it accessible to the children that were in care. Requirement: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children. Correction: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 9/19/2024
  8. Medium-High risk9/19/2024

    Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos (3270.124(f)/3270.181(c))

    The two most recent 6-month review for the emergency contact form and the fee agreement for Child #2 are dated 5/23/23 and 6/18/24, which are more than 6 months apart. Requirement: 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. Correction: 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. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 9/19/2024
  9. Medium-High risk9/19/2024

    Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test (3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3))

    The two most recent health assessments on file for Staff Person #8 are dated 6/22/22 and 7/18/24 which are more than 24 months apart. Requirement: 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. Correction: A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, i Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 9/19/2024
  10. Medium-High risk9/19/2024

    Emergency plan (3270.27(a)(6))

    The two most recent annual emergency drills on file were dated 9/30/22 and 7/18/24, which are more than 12 months apart. Requirement: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. Correction: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 9/19/2024

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About this daycare

  • Location: PITTSBURGH, Allegheny County
  • Capacity: 51
  • Type: Child Care Center
  • Years in operation: 1

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