The Learning Loft at Catalyst
The Learning Loft at Catalyst is a certified child care center in Pittsburgh, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 (accredited) rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 14 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (4 of 14). 5 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #21 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh and has fewer citations per inspection than 76% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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Both the girls and the boy's bathroom lacked a lidded waste receptacle.
There was a cracked clear bin lid on the supplies area.
The facility contained a current liability of insurance dated 8/26/26 that was renewed 7 days after the expiration date of the previous liability of insurance dated 8/19/25.
Staff person/#1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated (7/15/19).
The file for child #1 lacked a completed address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form.
Facility person #1's health assessment results dated 08/25/25 had question #2 checked YES, indicating the staff was not free from communicable disease.
Facility person #1's health assessment results dated 08/25/25 had question #2 checked YES, indicating the staff was not free from communicable disease
A bottle of Microgold All-Purpose Cleaner was observed on the stage labeled "Keep out of reach of children" and was accessible to children.
Staff person #1 did not complete an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training.
There was more than 60 months between the previous and most current DHS FBI clearance on file for staff #1. This is evidenced by the previous date of 4/21/18 and current date of 9/5/23.
There was more than 24 months between the previous and most current and updated health assessment on file for staff #1. There is a current health assessment on file.
There was more than 60 months between the previous and most current mandated reporter training on file for staff #1. This is evidenced by t he previous date of 7/28/18 and current date of 9/5/23.
The facility lacked the evacuation routes posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.
Child file #1 contained a health assessment dated 6/19/22 which was more than 60 days after admission. Child file #2 contained a health assessment dated 12/15/21 which was more than 60 days after admission.
“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) | $76.02 | $56.59 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $67.13 | $43.04 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $67.13 | $43.04 |
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 The Learning Loft at Catalyst had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 1 violation 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 Oct 16, 2023 (background checks): “There was more than 60 months between the previous and most current DHS FBI clearance on file for staff #1. This is evidenced by the previous date of 4/21/18 and current date of 9/5/23.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about The Learning Loft at Catalyst?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at The Learning Loft at Catalyst since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is The Learning Loft at Catalyst’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4 (accredited), effective May 7, 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 The Learning Loft at Catalyst compare with other daycares in Pittsburgh?
It is tied for #21 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 76% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was The Learning Loft at Catalyst last inspected?
Oct 9, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does The Learning Loft at Catalyst cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $76.02 for preschool, $67.13 for young school-age, $67.13 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs The Learning Loft at Catalyst?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Brittini R Wright LLC.
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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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