Childrens Express Learning Center
Childrens Express Learning Center is a certified child care center in Pittsburgh, PA, with capacity for 65 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 39 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (17 of 39). 16 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #87 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh and has more citations per inspection than 70% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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The file for staff #1 contained a current FBI clearance dated 4/6/26 that was not renewed within 60 months from the previous FBI clearance dated 1/28/21.
There was a power strip with 1 uncovered electrical outlet accessible to children 5 years of age or younger in the YT room.
There was a Seventh Generation Disinfecting Multi-Surface cleaner store with a formula can.
There were Boxwood, Black Walnut (juglans nigra) and a Juniperus plans considerate toxic. The plans are by the entry way stairs accessible to children.
There was a vinyl sheet lifting away from the floor creating a tripping hazard I the infant room. The OT room door gate handle was broken; the vinyl flooring was lifting creating a tripping hazard and there was a damaged metal vent by the bookshelf. The preschool room alphabet carpet was damage along the trim. The facility entrance landscape was not done; there were two black area rugs half laying on the ramp creating a tripping hazard.
There was a cracked blue bin in the infant room. There was a broken red toy in the preschool room. There were 2 cracked clear plastic bins, The toy kitchen door was cracked in the pre-k room. There were 3 dirty riding toys, the toys were holding water and leaves, there was a spinner toy with an exposed bolt and there was a broken edge on the blue toy house in the playground.
The thermometer in the YT room refrigerator was reading 50°.
The file for child #3 a young toddler contained a current health report dated 7/10/26 that was obtained after 6 months from the previous health report dated 10/3/25
The file for child # 1 a preschooler contained a current health report dated 8/27/26. The report was obtained after 12 months the prior report was dated 6/24/25.
There was a blue lunch box on top of the cubbies Infront of the YT room that contained chicken nuggets.
The file for staff #2 contained a Mandated Reporter training that (does not meet the minimum of three hours/ is not from an approved source/ is not intended for an appropriate target audience).
The file for staff #1lacked written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care on the emergency contact form.
The file for child # 2 lacked the 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, on the Emergency contact form.
The file for child #1 lacked signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff on the emergency contact form.
The Certificate of Compliance posted in a conspicuous location used by parents was dated 12/22/24-12/22/25.
The file for staff # 2 lacked 12 out of 12 required hours of annual childcare training, from 12/19/24 to 12/19/25.
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There was 1 uncovered outlet accessible to children 5 years of age or younger in the preschool room.
The sealant silicone around the pre-k room bathroom sink was damaged making the sink feels lose.
There were 2 cracked clear bins in the preschool room. There were 2 cracked blue bins in the cubby's upstairs in the hallway. There was a broken wihite hamper basket in the the hallway.
The file for child # 1 a preschooler contained a current health report dated 3/5/25. The report was obtained after 12 months the prior report was dated 2/27/24.
There was an exposed screw sticking out in the Pre-k/SA room cubbies.
There was an unlocked closet door that contains different cleaning materials like, Clorox, disinfecting wipes, Paint cans and cleaning sprays, labeled " Keep out of reach of children" on the hallway across from the infant room accessible to children. There was an All free and clear mighty pacs can labeled " Keep out of reach of children" in the 1st bathroom to the left across from the OT room accessible to children.
The laundry room door was malfunctioning, the door does not stay closed making the laundry room accessible to the children. The entry hallway closet door hook latch was broken.
There were 2 cracked bins in the Pre-K/SA room.
There were 3 broken ceiling tiles, one ceiling tile with water damaged, and 3 cracked light covers in the preschool room. There were 2 broken ceiling tiles and one ceiling tile with water damage in the Pre-k/ SA room. There was a broken light cover in the infant room.
There was a broken plastic bin in the preschool room. There were foam blocks with teeth marks in the old toddler room. There was a cracked bin in the infant room.
According to the Fire Detection System Test Log, the tests were greater than 30 days apart from3/15/24 to 4/15/24 and 5/14/24 to 6/14/24.
The file for child # 2 lacked the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form.
The files for child # 1 and 2 lacked the 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, on the Emergency contact form.
The exit leading from the Young Toddler Classroom to the outside was observed to have a garbage can and chairs in front of it which obstructed the exit.
The lid to the garbage can in the downstairs PreK restroom was not connecting, thus not allowing the can to open using the hands-free method. Children who are potty training were present in the classroom.
The file for Staff Person #1 lacked a completed tuberculosis screening within 12 months prior to starting at the facility.
The emergency contact form for Child #1 lacked the address of the child's physician. The emergency contact form for Child #3 lacked the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician.
The emergency contact form for Child #3 lacked the health insurance policy number for the child's health insurance.
The emergency contact form for Child #2 lacked the address for one of the release persons listed.
The file for Facility Person #2 lacked the current disclosure statement. The signed disclosure statement on file was an older version and did not include all required information. The updates to the Mandated Reporter Trainings on file for Facility Person #1 exceeded 60 months The mandated reporter trainings on file were dated 4.20.16 and 9.3.21.
In the outdoor play space two cracked bins with sharp edges were observed. In Classroom #4 one cracked bin with a potential pinch point was observed.
The updates to the health assessments on file for Facility Person #1 exceeded 24 months between examinations.
The emergency contact form for child #1 lacked the release person information.
“Core safety” marks citations about supervision and staff ratios, discipline and caregiver conduct, background checks, child protection and safe sleep, the topics our score weights most. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity. “Follow-up” marks a violation re-cited at a follow-up visit, counted once. How scores work.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $69.00 | — |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $69.00 | — |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $67.00 | — |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $67.00 | — |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $61.00 | — |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $54.00 | $38.00 |
The daily price the center lists in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search for families paying privately. The state notes that rates are subject to change and programs don’t have to share them, so confirm with the center. See what daycare costs in Pennsylvania.
About this center
Common questions
Has Childrens Express Learning Center had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 2 violations since 2021 on the topics Daycare Record treats as core safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). The most recent, on Sep 15, 2026 (background checks): “The file for staff #1 contained a current FBI clearance dated 4/6/26 that was not renewed within 60 months from the previous FBI clearance dated 1/28/21.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Childrens Express Learning Center?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Childrens Express Learning Center since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Childrens Express Learning Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective May 28, 2019. Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania’s quality rating program for child care, from STAR 1 to STAR 4. It measures program quality, not inspection results, so read both.
How does Childrens Express Learning Center compare with other daycares in Pittsburgh?
It is tied for #87 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 70% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Childrens Express Learning Center last inspected?
Sep 15, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Childrens Express Learning Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $69.00 for newborn, $69.00 for infant, $67.00 for young toddler, $67.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Childrens Express Learning Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Christian Preschools INC.
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Citations are quoted from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services inspection records (Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services), including each finding and the center’s plan of correction. Rule numbers refer mostly to 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3270, the rules for child care centers; a few cite Chapter 20, which covers every certified facility. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; the “core safety” label and the score are Daycare Record’s.
To check the state’s own record, search the center’s name on COMPASS Child Care Provider Search and open its inspection history. Data refreshed Oct 16, 2026.
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