JLC Learning & Community Center
JLC Learning & Community Center is a certified child care center in Pittsburgh, PA, with capacity for 128 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 27 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for records & paperwork (11 of 27). 14 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #43 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh and has fewer citations per inspection than 57% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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2ND CITATION. In the gym there was a pipe next to the door exiting to the outside that was broken exposing a large hole accessible to children. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 3/30/26. The facility's acceptable plan of correction indicated the correction would be implemented by 5/31/26.
2ND CITATION. The cafeteria had peeling and damaged paint on the window ledges, on the table/bench in front of the stage area, on the decorative metal covers on the walls, and on the wall by the rear exit. In the gym, the benches had peeling paint on them as well as the register cover above the red mats. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 3/30/26. The facility's acceptable plan of correction indicated the correction would be implemented by 5/31/26.
2ND CITATION. The file for Staff #1 lacked 4 of the 12 annual training hours for the review period July 2024-July 2025. The file for Staff #2 lacked 9 of the 12 annual training hours for the review period July 2024-July 2025. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 3/30/26. The facility's acceptable plan of correction indicated the correction would be implemented by 5/18/26.
The civil rights compliance form completed by the operator was submitted to the Bureau of Equal Opportunity (BEO) for approval on 3/10/26. The BEO office requested additional information from the operator on 3/11/26 and 4/9/26. On 4/15/26 the BEO office had not received the requested information and denied civil rights compliance form.
In the gym, there was an electric outlet next to the exit doors accessible to children 5 years of age or younger that lacked a receptacle cover. In the cafeteria, there were electrical outlets in front of the stage area accessible to children 5 years of age or younger that lacked receptacle covers.
In the gym there was a pipe next to the door exiting to the outside that was broken exposing a large hole accessible to children.
The cafeteria had peeling and damaged paint on the window ledges, on the table/bench in front of the stage area, on the decorative metal covers on the walls, and on the wall by the rear exit. In the gym, the benches had peeling paint on them as well as the register cover above the red mats.
Documentation of the fire alarm system test showed more than 30 days between testing (10/15/25 and 11/20/25; 12/5/25 and 1/8/26; 1/8/26 and 2/19/26)
The file for Staff #1 (See LIS Code Sheet) contained Mandated Reporter training dated 3/2/26 which was obtained more than 60 months from the previous Mandated Reporter training dated 10/20/20.
The agreement form for Child #1 lacked the signature of the operator.
The agreement form for Child #2 lacked the date on which the fee is to be paid.
The agreement form for Child #1 lacked the child's arrival and departure times.
The agreement form for Child #1 lacked the persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
The agreement form for Child #1 lacked the date of the child's admission.
The emergency contact form for Child #2 lacked the address and telephone number for the child's physician.
The emergency contact form for Child #3 lacked the home and work telephone numbers for the enrolling parent.
The file for Staff #1 lacked 4 of the 12 annual training hours for the review period July 2024-July 2025. The file for Staff #2 lacked 9 of the 12 annual training hours for the review period July 2024-July 2025.
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The file for Child #1, a preschooler, lacked an updated health report. The previous health report is dated 1/19/24.
Documentation of the fire alarm system test shows more than 30 days between testing. (10/4/24-11/7/24; 11/7/24-12/12/24;1/9/25-2/25/25)
The Emergency Contact form for Child #1 lacked parental consent for the facility to obtain emergency medical care.
The emergency contact form and financial agreement for Child #2 was last updated on 9/9/24, more than 6 months ago.
The file for Staff Person #1 lacked 6.5 of the 12 required annual training hours for the most recent review period, February 2024 - February 2025.
An extension cord that was plugged into an electrical outlet in the library lacked a protective receptacle cover and it was accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
A bottle of hand sanitizer, packages of sanitizing wipes and a can of disinfectant spray was observed on a desk and on a shelving unit in the library, accessible to children in care.
There were no handwashing signs posted at 7 toilets and 3 urinals in the children's restrooms.
The operator was unable to present the proof of purchase for the interconnected fire detection system installed at the facility.
The director did not complete an annual written evaluation for staff #2.
The record for staff #1 and #2 lacked an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
The agreement form on file for Child #1 was observed not to specify the date of the child's admission.
The facility is located within an Elementary School. According to the custodian, an inspection of the school's fire system was completed by a fire professional in the past year; however, said report was unavailable on the date of inspection. The fire detection system could not be activated during inspection due to the inability to interfere with classes that were ongoing.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $58.37 | $58.37 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $51.97 | $51.97 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $51.97 | $51.97 |
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 JLC Learning & Community Center had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 27 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about JLC Learning & Community Center?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at JLC Learning & Community Center since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is JLC Learning & Community Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Jun 30, 2023. 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 JLC Learning & Community Center compare with other daycares in Pittsburgh?
It is #43 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 57% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was JLC Learning & Community Center last inspected?
Jul 15, 2026 (unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does JLC Learning & Community Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $58.37 for preschool, $51.97 for young school-age, $51.97 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs JLC Learning & Community Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is JLC Learning & Community Center.
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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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