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Home › PA › Pittsburgh › Tender Care Learning Center/Mccandless
8413 Perry Hwy Rt 19, Pittsburgh PA 15237 · License #CER-00252208 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · 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. Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility without all required current completed clearances on file.
There were no criminal history or sex offender clearance on file for Facility Person #1 from a state in which they resided in the previous 5 years.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 7, 2026
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.21 · TIERED LIS: 1.) Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. The portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2.) Director, Assistant Director, and all staff shall complete the following Better Kid Care training titled 'Reduce the Risk of SUID Through Safe Sleep Practices'. Proof of training will be submitted to the OCDEL Western Region Certification Rep upon completion and may be counted towards annual training hours. The operator shall provide a date for when this training will be completed.
During a complaint investigation conducted on 3/24/26, based on information obtained during staff interviews, it was determined that on 3/3/26 an infant had been placed in their crib for a nap, a bib was observed around the infant's neck underneath their sleep sack.
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
Corrected Corrected by Jun 1, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.119 · TIERED IS: 1.) Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility. The portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2.) The director, assistant director, and representative(s) from executive leadership will participate in a virtual technical assistance session with the senior health management staff at PA Key to conduct a Root Cause Analysis to determine "next steps" for improving systemic issues regarding supervision and risk management. Discussions can include, but are not limited to, the topics of: active supervision, classroom management, anticipating children's movements, response to child injuries, and creating a safe environment for caring for infants. Prior to attending the TA meeting, the director, assistant director, and representative(s) from executive leadership will be required to watch the video of the incident from 3/10/26 and come to the meeting prepared to discuss. The correction date for this portion of the plan will be based on when this technical assistance training is to be scheduled.
The following was observed on video footage provided by the operator recorded on 3/10/26 at 3:35pm: In the infant room, one infant wearing a blue bib was sitting in a motion swing, making small arm and leg movements within the first few seconds of footage. As of 3:36pm onward, the infant appears to have fallen asleep in the swing, as evidenced by lack of movement of the infant's head, arms, and legs. The infant remains asleep in the swing for approximately 23 minutes until approximately 3:59pm, when arm movement is observed. The infant does not have a documented medical reason why they should not sleep in the recommended sleeping position by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 7, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(d) · The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.
The facility's emergency plan was observed not to be posted in a conspicuous location.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 10, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(i) · 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.
The staff file for Staff person #6 contained current pediatric first aid/CPR training dated October 2025 which was not renewed on or before the expiration of the previous training certificate on file dated August 2023.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 10, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · 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.
The staff file for Staff person #3 was observed to contain fire safety trainings that were conducted more than 12 months apart; those fire safety trainings are dated 10/7/25 and 8/9/24.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 10, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
The staff file for Staff person #1 contained current mandated reporter training dated 3/2/25 which was not renewed within 60 months from the previously existing mandated reporter certificate dated 12/26/19. The staff file for Staff person #2 contained current mandated reporter training dated 6/3/25 which was not renewed within 60 months from the previously existing mandated reporter certificate dated 4/17/20.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 10, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
The staff file for Staff person #4 and Staff person #5, who are functioning as an Assistant Group Supervisor, lacked proof of education.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 24, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.52/3270.55(a) · When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). The staff:child ratio while toddlers and preschoolers are napping is one staff person to 10 young toddlers, one staff person to 12 older toddlers, one staff person to 20 preschool children.
In the Toddler 2 Room, at approximately 1:50pm, one staff and eleven young toddlers and older toddlers were observed. Therefore, Staff #7 exceeded the child: staff naptime ratio by one child.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 10, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
In the Preschool 2 Room, an electrical outlet located to the left of a child's reading chair, and accessible to children 5 years of age or younger, was observed to lack one protective cover.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 10, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.
In the PreK Room, a bottle of hand sanitizer was observed on top of the writing desk and accessible to the preschool age children in care.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 10, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.76 · 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.
In the PreK Room and the Preschool 2 Room, one ceiling tile near the video surveillance camera was observed to not be kept clean as evidence by having water damage spots due to a leak from the roof.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 16, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(a) · 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.
At approximately 1:45pm, during naptime in the Preschool Readiness Room where Staff #2 was positioned in the room they could not adequately supervise one of the napping children due to a child's table and chairs obstructing Staff #2's ability to see and assess that child who was napping.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 10, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(3) · 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).
The child file for Child #1 and Child #2 contained a current child service report that was dated Dec. 2025, and the previous report was observed to lack a date; therefore, it was unable to be determined if the child service reports were completed within six months of each other.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 19, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(c) · When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.
In the Infant Room, an emergency contact form was not present for Child #6 who was receiving care in the room.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 10, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(b)(2) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.
The child file for Child #3, who is a preschool age child, was observed to contain an updated health report dated 2/4/26 which was conducted more than 12 months from the previously dated 1/28/25 health report on file.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 19, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.133(5) · Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.
In the PreK Room, an epi pen for Child #5 was observed to have expired as of 12/2025.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 10, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.25(a) · The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional childcare office.
The facility's current certificate of compliance was observed not to be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 10, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(a) · The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.
The child file for Child #4, who is an older toddler, was observed to lack a valid health report within 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 10, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.102(c) · Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair.
The facility's documentation regarding the poured playground surfacing lacked the fall height rating that is necessary to determine if the surfacing meets the required shock absorption for a fall from the highest point of the embedded play equipment.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 6, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · 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.
The facility's documentation regarding the testing of their fire detection system by a fire safety professional was deemed unacceptable as it did not include the results of the testing.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 7, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.