Tender Care Learning Center/Bethel Park
Tender Care Learning Center/Bethel Park is a certified child care center in Bethel Park, PA, with capacity for 91 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 (accredited) rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 13 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for building & playground safety (4 of 13). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #1 of 6 centers in Bethel Park and has fewer citations per inspection than 78% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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The files for children #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 contain emergency contact information and financial agreements that were updated late. They were not updated at least once in a 6-month period. They were due 11/2025 and were updated 12/2025.
As reported by the facility, on 1/8/2026, child #1 was given a food that was not permitted as part of the special diet prescribed for child #1. Staff #1 provided this food accidently.
The file for staff #1 contains a health assessment that was obtained late. it was due 11/22/24 and was obtained 12/20/2024.
Staff persons #1- #7 and #9 - #11had not completed the health and safety update training within the designated DHS due date (12/2022). Staff have all completed the necessary training at this time. Certification Representative Martin miscommunicated the wrong information at the previous inspection that all 10 hour revised trainings covered the update incorrectly.
The file for staff #8 contains first aid and cpr training that was renewed late. The training was due 6/2023 and obtained 9/2023.
According to a facility reported incident, on 8/4/23, child #1, a preschool aged child, swallowed a water bead (diameter of less than 1 inch) from the sensory bin, while she was pretending the water beads were popcorn.
On 2/14/23 at 10:30am, the preschool 2 classroom with a capacity of 18 children had 20 children in care at one time.
The fire system test log revealed that tests were being conducted monthly, however, between 2/2022 and 1/2023, one test exceeded 30 days. (2/11/22-3/22/22).
The two most recent Health Assessments for Staff #1 exceeded the 24 month renewal requirement. The two most recent Health Assessments for Staff #2 exceeded the 24 month renewal requirement.
A bucket of water, containing Sani-Tab disinfectant, which states, "Keep out of reach of children," which is used to sanitize toys, was located on a low table next to the green cupboard on the left wall, and was accessible to children in the PS 3 room.
The Mandated Reporter trainings or Staff #1 were dated 5.20.14 and 4.7.20, which exceeded the 60-month renewal requirement.
The file for Child #2 contained a health assessment which did not contain the phone number of the physician or source of medical care.
The file for Child #1 contained an Emergency Contact form which did not contain the health insurance policy number.
“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.
Complaint investigations and reported incidents
Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $79.60 | $64.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $79.60 | $64.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $77.20 | $61.20 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $77.20 | $61.20 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $65.20 | $51.60 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $65.20 | $34.00 |
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 Tender Care Learning Center/Bethel Park had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 13 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about Tender Care Learning Center/Bethel Park?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Tender Care Learning Center/Bethel Park since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Tender Care Learning Center/Bethel Park’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4 (accredited), effective Jul 13, 2026. 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 Tender Care Learning Center/Bethel Park compare with other daycares in Bethel Park?
It is #1 of 6 centers in Bethel Park by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 78% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Tender Care Learning Center/Bethel Park last inspected?
Feb 18, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Tender Care Learning Center/Bethel Park cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $79.60 for newborn, $79.60 for infant, $77.20 for young toddler, $77.20 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Tender Care Learning Center/Bethel Park?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Bradford Child Care Services 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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