TENDER CARE LEARNING CENTER/CRANBERRY

MARS, PAChild Care CenterLicensed

2.8based on state inspection data
Capacity96
Est. price$1,021/mo

Contact information

Address102 TEDDY BEAR LN, MARS, PA, 16046

CityMARS, PA 16046

CountyAllegheny

Phone(724) 772-0598

Operating details

Capacity96

SubsidiesY

License dateDecember 11, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 5/4/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High0
  • Medium-High12
  • Medium12
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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102 TEDDY BEAR LN, MARS, PA, 16046, MARS, PA 16046

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Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/4/2026

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  • Medium-High8
  • Medium11
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium riskStandard 25/4/2026

    2 feet apart (3270.106(f))

    SECOND CITATION; PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 4/1/26: During rest time, the following pieces of rest equipment were observed in use with less than 2 feet of space on three sides: In the Toddler room, there was a mat in use placed against the wall and against a piece of furniture with less than 2 feet of space on a third side between the mat and another piece of furniture. In the Pre-K room, there was a mat in use in between two tables, only allowing for 2 feet of space on two sides. In the Preschool 2 room, there was a mat in use with less than 2 feet of space between the mat and the wall on one side, and shelves on two other sides, only allowing for 2 feet of space on one side. Requirement: 1. At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. THIS PORTION OF THE PLAN SHALL HAVE AN IMMEDIATE CORRECTION DATE. 2. The director(s) shall work with classroom staff to develop a pictorial layout of each classroom (i.e. a "map") for naptime, to include positioning of stationary staff, furniture placement, and spacing of rest equipment. The layout must allow for the maximum number of children present in each room at naptime and provide for two feet of space on three sides of all pieces of rest equipment while in use, unless placed in a corner of two walls where 2 feet of space would be required on the remaining two sides. These pictorial layouts shall be submitted to the certification representative and posted in each classroom. THE OPERATOR SHALL PROVIDE A DATE FOR WHICH THIS PORTION OF THE PLAN WILL BE COMPLETED. Correction: 1. 5/4/2026- The positioning of all sleep mats in the school were adjusted to ensure that there was at least 2 feet of space that is required on three sides of the mat. 2. 5/12/2026- The management team went into each classroom to create a diagram to show how furniture and sleep mats should be arranged to ensure that there is at least 2 feet of space on three sides of the mat. These diagrams were then distributed in the classrooms and placed in the classrooms to allow for future reference if needed. In addition, the health and safety coordinator on site will help the management team conduct routine checks to ensure proper mat spacing. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 5/12/2026
  2. Medium risk4/1/2026

    Two written references (3270.192(5))

    There were no written, nonfamily references on file for Facility Person #1. Requirement: 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. Correction: Facility person #1 obtained letters of reference and provided those letters to her employer. Letters were then placed in the teacher's file. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/6/2026
  3. Medium-High risk4/1/2026

    Written consent (3270.133(6))

    There were medications in the Pre-K room (two Epipens and allergy medication) labeled with children's names, without written parental consent at the facility for administration. Requirement: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. Correction: Updated medication forms were provided by the parents that contained both parental and physician consent to administer medication at needed. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/2/2026
  4. Medium riskStandard 24/1/2026

    2 feet apart (3270.106(f))

    In the Infant room, there was a crib in use with less than 2 feet of space on three sides. In the Young Toddler room, there was a rest mat in use with less than 2 feet of space on three sides. Requirement: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. Correction: Spacing of both the cribs and sleep mats were reevaluated and new room arrangement for naps were established to maintain at least 2 feet of space on three sides of the mats and cribs. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/1/2026
  5. Medium risk4/1/2026

    No peeling paint or plaster (3270.77(a))

    There was an area of damaged plaster on the wall in the the Preschool 2 room behind a trash can to the right of the door leading to the Pre-K Room. Requirement: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. Correction: Wall panels were adhered to the wall to cover current damaged plaster and prevent further damage. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/2/2026
  6. Medium-High risk4/1/2026

    Locked or inaccessible (3270.66(a))

    In the Preschool 1 room, there was an unlocked cabinet with bleach water and cleaning supplies on a low shelf in reach of children. Requirement: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Correction: The cabinet was locked immediately when discovered. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/1/2026
  7. Medium-High risk4/1/2026

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

    The criminal history clearance on file for Facility Person #1 was incomplete. The FBI clearance on file for Facility Person #1 was completed after their start date. 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 FBI clearance was looked up in the database by the provider and the correct FBI clearance with the proper status was placed in the teacher's file. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/1/2026

2025

  1. Medium-High risk9/22/2025

    Each child care space (3270.124(c))

    There were no emergency contact forms in the infant room for the children receiving care in that space. According to staff statements, the set of emergency contact forms in the classroom was the one that was taken outside when a staff person took some of the children outside. There were no emergency contact forms remaining in the room while a group of staff and children remained in the classroom. Requirement: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. Correction: Additional copies of emergency contact forms were placed in the outside backpacks. Teachers were then informed that if there group were to split up, one teacher must take the binder that has emergency contact forms for the children and the other teacher must have the outside backpack. This ensures that each teacher will have a complete set of emergency contact forms with them at all times. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 9/23/2025
  2. Medium-High risk9/22/2025

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

    The current firesafety trainings completed and documented on file for Facility Persons #2 and #3 were each completed more than 12 months after the pervious firesafety training for the respective staff person. 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: Teacher fire safety trainings for Faculty Persons #2 and #3 were completed at a date past their previous 12 months after the previous fire safety training. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 10/9/2025
  3. Medium-High risk9/22/2025

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

    The current NSOR clearance on file for Facility Person #1 was completed more than 60 months after the prior NSOR clearance on file. 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 clearance came back complete on Facility Person #1 on 4/10/2025. At that point, the correction was made for the clearance. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/10/2025
  4. Medium risk9/22/2025

    Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less (3270.65)

    There was an uncovered outlet on the wall in the Pre-K room, in reach of children. Requirement: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. Correction: The outlet was covered immediately when discovered. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 9/22/2025
  5. Medium-High risk9/22/2025

    In child care spaces (3270.75(a))

    There was no first aid kit in the infant room. According to staff statements, the first aid kit from the classroom was the one that was taken outside when a staff person took some of the children outside. There was no first aid kit remaining in the room while a group of staff and children remained in the classroom. Requirement: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space. Correction: Additional first aid kits were placed in every classroom. This allows for first aid kits to be available to all children in all learning environments (inside and out). Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 9/23/2025
  6. Medium-High risk9/22/2025

    Building Surfaces (3270.76)

    There was rust on a pole in the corner of the preschool outdoor playspace. Requirement: 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. Correction: Pole was sanded where rust was evident. The pole was then painted with a protective coat. Black tape was also added to the pole to reinforce the barrier. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 9/23/2025
  7. Medium risk9/22/2025

    No peeling paint or plaster (3270.77(a))

    There was a small area of damaged plaster on the wall behind a trash can in the Preschool 1 room. Requirement: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. Correction: A piece of protective material was mounted on the wall over the damaged plaster. This protective material will prevent the garbage can from creating any additional damage. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 9/22/2025
  8. Medium risk9/22/2025

    Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed (3270.91(a))

    There was a cot in use placed in front of a door leading from the Toddler to the Toddler Transition room, obstructing the exit. Requirement: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed. Correction: Room arrangement was reevaluated in the toddler classroom. To make sure the classroom entry door was clear, additional furniture was moved to create able sleeping space for the children while still not blocking the toddler room entry. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 9/23/2025
  9. Medium riskStandard 29/22/2025

    2 feet apart (3270.106(f))

    There were two cots in use in the Toddler room and a rest mat in use in the infant room without 2 feet of space on three sides of each. Requirement: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. Correction: Room arrangement was considered and measuring around the mats took place. This measuring made sure that at least 2 feet of space was on three sides of the cot. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 9/23/2025
  10. Medium risk9/22/2025

    Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months (3270.131(b)(2))

    The current health assessment on file for child #1 was completed more than 12 months after the previous health assessment on file. 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. Correction: We received the child's health report on 1/22/2025 when they came back from their vacation. This was more than 12 months from the previous health assessment on file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 1/22/2025

2024

  1. Medium-Low risk9/25/2024

    Written statement (3270.166(1))

    There was no written feeding schedule from the parent for one of the enrolled infants. Requirement: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent. Correction: We will obtain a feeding schedule from the parent of this infant. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 9/26/2024
  2. Medium risk9/25/2024

    Free from contagious/communicable disease (3270.131(d)(7))

    The health assessment on file for child #1 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Requirement: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Correction: We will obtain for child #1 a health assessment that includes a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 9/26/2024
  3. Medium risk9/25/2024

    No peeling paint or plaster (3270.77(a))

    There was a small area of peeling paint/damaged plaster on a corner of a wall in the Preschool 2 room. Requirement: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. Correction: The wall was repaired. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 9/25/2024

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25Total Violations
7Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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$1,021/month

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Typical prices in Pennsylvania run about $1,099/month for infant care at a center (federal median)see daycare costs in Pennsylvania by age group.

About this daycare

  • Location: MARS, Allegheny County
  • Capacity: 96
  • Type: Child Care Center
  • Years in operation: 1

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