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Tender Care Learning Center/Cranberry

102 Teddy Bear Ln, Mars, PA 16046 · Allegheny County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months 1 complaint investigation found violations Keystone STAR 4 (accredited)

Tender Care Learning Center/Cranberry is a certified child care center in Mars, PA, with capacity for 96 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 (accredited) rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 35 violations, 6 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (10 of 35). 6 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #1 of 8 centers in Mars and has more citations per inspection than 62% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 62% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
#1 of 8 centers in Mars
6 Core-safety citations
29 Other citations
7 Inspections
1 Complaint investigations that found violations
35 citations from 8 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 6 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 4, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) May 4, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Apr 1, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Sep 22, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Sep 25, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Sep 22, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Sep 19, 2022 · Inspection · citation found May 23, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation found May 23, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety 10
Health & medication 8
Records & paperwork 5
Background checks 3
Training & qualifications 3
Caregiver conduct 3
Food & feeding 2
Emergency preparedness 1

Citations, newest first

Follow-up May 4, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
2 feet apart 55 Pa. Code §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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 14, 2026): “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…”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Core safety Apr 1, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 27, 2026): “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 status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Apr 1, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 27, 2026): “The cabinet was locked immediately when discovered.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Apr 1, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 27, 2026): “Wall panels were adhered to the wall to cover current damaged plaster and prevent further damage.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Apr 1, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
2 feet apart 55 Pa. Code §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.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, May 4, 2026): “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 status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Apr 1, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Written consent 55 Pa. Code §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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 27, 2026): “Updated medication forms were provided by the parents that contained both parental and physician consent to administer medication at needed.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Apr 1, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
There were no written, nonfamily references on file for Facility Person #1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 27, 2026): “Facility person #1 obtained letters of reference and provided those letters to her employer. Letters were then placed in the teacher's file.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Core safety Sep 22, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 21, 2025): “The clearance came back complete on Facility Person #1 on 4/10/2025. At that point, the correction was made for the clearance.”
Citation Sep 22, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
There was an uncovered outlet on the wall in the Pre-K room, in reach of children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 21, 2025): “The outlet was covered immediately when discovered.”
Citation Sep 22, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
In child care spaces 55 Pa. Code §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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 21, 2025): “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).”
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Citation Sep 22, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
There was rust on a pole in the corner of the preschool outdoor playspace.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 21, 2025): “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.”
Citation Sep 22, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
There was a small area of damaged plaster on the wall behind a trash can in the Preschool 1 room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 21, 2025): “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.”
Citation Sep 22, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed 55 Pa. Code §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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 21, 2025): “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.”
Citation Sep 22, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
2 feet apart 55 Pa. Code §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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 3, 2025): “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.”
Citation Sep 22, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 21, 2025): “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.”
Citation Sep 22, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 21, 2025): “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.”
Citation Sep 22, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 21, 2025): “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…”
Citation Sep 25, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
There was a small area of peeling paint/damaged plaster on a corner of a wall in the Preschool 2 room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 25, 2024): “The wall was repaired.”
Citation Sep 25, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Free from contagious/communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 26, 2024): “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.”
Citation Sep 25, 2024 Inspection Food & feeding
Written statement 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(1)
There was no written feeding schedule from the parent for one of the enrolled infants.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 26, 2024): “We will obtain a feeding schedule from the parent of this infant.”
Citation Sep 22, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Physician/CRNP assessment/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(5)/3270.192(3)
The health assessment on file for Staff person #1 and #2 does not include the physician or health care professional's assessment of the staff person's suitability to provide childcare.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 25, 2023): “The medical office has been contacted and will provide via fax a corrected health form to include Staff person #1's suitability to provide childcare. Staff person #2 will have a new physical conducted in order to complete and provide a health form that includes the suitability to provide childcare.”
Citation Sep 22, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
The documentation on file for the emergency drill conducted on 7/13/23 does not include the time the drill was conducted or the length of time of the drill.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 25, 2023): “The time of the drill and length of time of the emergency drill on 7/13/23 was added to the documentation for the emergency drill log form. The time the drill was conducted and length of time of the drill had been documented on the fire drill log so it was easy to transfer the information to the…”
Citation Sep 22, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
The fire alarm 30-day test log includes test dates 10/21/22-11/21/22, and 8/7/23-9/7/23, more than 30 days apart.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 25, 2023): “The fire alarm 30- day test log did not meet the time frame of 30 days apart. The director will conduct the next fire alarm test to fall under 30 days apart from our last test to get us back on track for the correct time frame.”
Citation Sep 22, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
The facility did not have verification of providing 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 child care office.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 27, 2023): “A posting that includes the QR code for families to access the regulations electronically has been hung in the hallway by the office door. The form also includes the instructions for parents to contact their regional child care office.”
Core safety Sep 19, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The signed Disclosure statement on file for Staff person #2 is not dated, making it invalid.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 1, 2022): “In the future, the director, will make sure all Disclosure statements that staff sign will also be dated.”
Citation Sep 19, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
There were several gallon jugs of hand soap, labeled "keep out of reach of children" on the floor of an unlocked closet in the bathroom in the older toddler classroom. There was a can of shaving cream, labeled "keep out of reach of children", reportedly used for craft projects, in the Preschool 2 classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 1, 2022): “In the future, the several gallon jugs of hand soap labeled, keep out of the reach of children, will not be placed in the bathroom in the older toddler classroom. They were placed under the sink in the kitchen. The door to the kitchen is locked. The cans of shaving cream that are labeled, keep out…”
Citation Sep 19, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
The rest cots in Pre-K and Preschool I Rooms were not labeled for use by an individual child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 1, 2022): “In the future, rest mats will be labeled with an individual child's name or numbering/name chart. The rest mats will be used for the child whose name is assigned to the mat.”
Citation Sep 19, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Acute or chronic health problem 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(4)
The current health report on file for Child #1 does not indicate if the child has and chronic health problems or special needs.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 1, 2022): “In the future, child health reports shall be complete to include an assessment of an acute or chronic health problem or special need and recommendations for treatment or services, including information regarding abnormal results of screening tests for vision, hearing or lead poisoning.”
Citation Sep 19, 2022 Inspection Food & feeding
Written statement 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(1)
There were no written infant feeding plans submitted by the parents of the infants receiving care in the Infant room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 1, 2022): “In the future, all infants receiving care will have a written feeding plan submitted by the parents.”
Citation Sep 19, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Staff person #1 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/CPR. Staff person #1 completed the training on 5/22/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 1, 2022): “In the future, the director will have all new teachers trained in a Pediatric First Aid and CPR course that is taught by a PQAS approved instructor within the first 90 days of hire.”
Citation Sep 19, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
The emergency contact forms on file for Child #1 and #2 does not include a complete address and/or telephone number for all listed release persons.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 7, 2022): “In the future, the emergency contact information of the children will include a complete name, address and telephone number of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Citation Sep 19, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
There were 2 children receiving care in Preschool 1 without their emergency contact forms being in the room where they were receiving care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 1, 2022): “In the future, all emergency contact information shall be present in a childcare space for children receiving care in the space.”
Core safety May 23, 2022 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct
No physical punishment 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(b)
According to statements made during the investigation, Staff person #1 handled Child #1 in a rough, aggressive fashion when she would not lay down at nap time.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 16, 2022): “Child #1 was removed from Staff person's care at the time of notification. Staff person #1 was placed under direct supervision by another staff person at the time of notification. Staff person #1 went over Tender Care's Guidance and Discipline policy one-on-one and then as a company, we went over…”
Core safety May 23, 2022 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct
No physical punishment 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(b)
** According to statements made during the investigation, Staff person #1 handled Child #1 in a rough, aggressive fashion when she would not lay down at nap time.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 29, 2022): “Staff person #1 will complete the following trainings from Better Kid Care: Dealing with Anger-The Children's and Yours 8/24/22; Communicating with Children 3/13/20; Building Relationships with Children and Youth Who Challenge Us (6/29/22); Problem Solving with Children (8/24/22). Each training…”
Core safety May 23, 2022 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct
No harsh language 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(d)
According to statements during interviews, Staff person #1 was speaking inappropriately at Child #1 when she would not lay down at naptime.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 16, 2022): “Staff person #1 was provided training on appropriate language between child and teacher. In addition, staff person #1 went over the Tender Care Guidance & Discipline training.”
Citation May 23, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Staff person #1 worked between 4/29/22-5/16/22 without having completed a PQAS approved Pediatric First Aid/CPR course taught by a PQAS approved instructor.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 25, 2022): “In the future, all staff will have a completed PQAS approved Pediatric First Aid/CPR course, taught by a PQAS approved instructor. Staff person #1 has the appropriate training at this time.”

“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

Violation found May 23, 2022 Complaint investigation
3 violations cited, listed under Citations.

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

Capacity 96 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Dec 11, 2026
Keystone STARS STAR 4 (accredited)
since May 15, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Bradford Child Care Services INC
Hours Monday–Friday 6:00 AM–6:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (724) 772-0598
State certificate # CER-00248437
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Common questions

Has Tender Care Learning Center/Cranberry had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 6 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 Apr 1, 2026 (background checks): “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.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Tender Care Learning Center/Cranberry?

Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. 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/Cranberry’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4 (accredited), effective May 15, 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/Cranberry compare with other daycares in Mars?

It is #1 of 8 centers in Mars by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 62% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Tender Care Learning Center/Cranberry last inspected?

May 4, 2026 (unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Tender Care Learning Center/Cranberry 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/Cranberry?

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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