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The Learning Loft at Phcse

2501 Main St, Pittsburgh, PA 15235 · Allegheny County
Keystone STAR 4 (accredited)

The Learning Loft at Phcse is a certified child care center in Pittsburgh, PA, with capacity for 363 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 (accredited) rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 41 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (25 of 41). 15 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #81 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh and has more citations per inspection than 69% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 69% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
Tied for #81 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh
1 Core-safety citations
40 Other citations
7 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
41 citations from 8 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 15 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 5, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Aug 5, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Aug 22, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Aug 4, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jun 30, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citation Apr 16, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Aug 13, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Nov 13, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Jul 27, 2023 · 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 25
Records & paperwork 5
Health & medication 4
Food & feeding 4
Transportation 1
Supervision 1
Emergency preparedness 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Aug 5, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
There were two uncovered electrical outlets in the cafeteria accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2026): “An electrical outlet cover was placed in each of the uncovered outlets in the cafeteria.”
Citation Aug 5, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
There was a perfume bottle on top of a desk accessible to children in room 27.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2026): “The bottle of perfume was removed from classroom 27.”
Citation Aug 5, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Original container 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(b)
There was an isopropyl alcohol first aid antiseptic in a box with food in room #27.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2026): “The isopropyl alcohol first aid antiseptic was removed from classroom #27.”
Citation Aug 5, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Toxic plants not permitted 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(d)
There were 7 Coleus (Pleactranthus) and 1 Monstera Deliciousa (Swiss cheese plant) considered toxic, the plants were located on top of the window frame in the preschool room accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 24, 2026): “The 7 Coleus and 1 Monstera Deliciousa plants were put high up in the classroom in an area that is inaccessible to children.”
Citation Aug 5, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle 55 Pa. Code §3270.67(d)
The girl's bathroom had an open trash can contaminated by human secretions located in trash receptacles that lacked a plastic liner.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 24, 2026): “The open trash container was replaced with a closed trash receptacle that contained a plastic liner.”
Citation Aug 5, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Emergency Numbers Posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.74
Room 22 lacked the telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center by each telephone.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 28, 2026): “A posting that contained the telephone numbers of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center was placed into room #22.”
Citation Aug 5, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
The first aid kit in room 11 lacked tweezers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2026): “Tweezers were placed in the first-aid kit in room #11.”
Citation Aug 5, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
The girl's bathroom lacked washing hand sign above the 4 sinks and 6 toilets.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 24, 2026): “Hand washing signs were placed above the 4 sinks and 6 toilets in the girl's bathroom.”
Citation Aug 5, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
There was a broke cabinet door in room 8.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 24, 2026): “The broken cabinet door was removed from classroom #8 until it is able to be repaired.”
Citation Aug 5, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)(4)
The file for child #2 lacked an initial health report for a school-age in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance in 28 Pa. Code § 23.2
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 24, 2026): “An initial health report was obtained and placed in the file for child #2.”
Citation Aug 5, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
The file for child #1 contained a current health report dated 2/12/26 The report was obtained more than 12 months from the prior report dated 1/15/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 24, 2026): “A health report was obtained for child #1 on 2/12/26.”
Citation Aug 5, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Dismissal policy 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)(2)(i)/3270.131(e)(3)
The file for child #1 lacked immunization records or an exemption letter signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2026): “A signed and dated exemption letter for immunizations was provided by the parent of child #1 and was placed in the child's file. This letter was also provided to the inspector following the inspection.”
Citation Aug 5, 2026 Inspection Food & feeding
Potentially hazardous food refrigerated 55 Pa. Code §3270.161(d)
There was a lunch box out of the refrigerator that contained cheese and lunchmeat. in room #9.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2026): “The lunch box was removed from classroom #9 and was placed in the refrigerator.”
Citation Aug 5, 2026 Inspection Transportation
Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(b)
The facility lacked the pick-up and drop-off notification of safe routes posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the childcare facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 24, 2026): “A pick-up and drop-off notification of safe routes was created and posted in a conspicuous location at the childcare facility.”
Citation Aug 5, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
Room 22 lacked emergency transportation plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every childcare space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 28, 2026): “A posting containing the emergency transportation plan was placed into room #22”
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Citation Aug 22, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
There was a broken thermostat with an exposed metal box and screws on the wall closed to the entry door in the PS room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 26, 2025): “Duct tape was placed over the exposed area to ensure the safety of the children.”
Core safety Aug 4, 2025 Inspection Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
On 8/4/25 at approximately 8:35 am there were 3 staff and 30 children ages 6 to 12. Staff # claimed 4 children, staff # 2 claimed 11 and staff #3 claimed 6. There was a group of 5 older SA children that were not assigned to a specific staff until the CR conducted the supervision and ratio review. Per staff statement the staff person who normally is assigned to that group was not present at the time of the inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 22, 2025): “The children were realigned ensure that they were all accounted for, that the child to staff ratios were appropriate.”
Citation Aug 4, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
There were 18 uncovered electrical outlets in the gym accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 13, 2025): “Outlet covers were installed in the gym in all of the outlets. Executive Director was able to video chat with the Certification Rep and show that the outlets were covered.”
Citation Aug 4, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
There was a bottle of Lysol disinfecting bottle in the cafeteria and 2 hand sanitizers on top of the teacher's desk in room 8 labeled " keep out of reach of children" accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 13, 2025): “The Lysol and hand sanitizer bottles were removed from the area, locked up and put out of reach of children.”
Citation Aug 4, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle 55 Pa. Code §3270.67(d)
There were two trash that appeared to be contaminated with human secretions observed in an open, plastic-lined receptacle used by the children enrolled in the child care program summer camp in the cafeteria. Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles per Announcement C-24-02.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 13, 2025): “Larger trashcans that are both handsfree and with a lid have been purchased. They were delivered on 8/8/25. These cans will be put into the cafeteria for Summer Camp and Extended Day purposes.”
Citation Aug 4, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
There were 2 blue benches with peeling paint in the playground.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 13, 2025): “The Learning Loft Executive Director notified the Executive Director of the Penn Hills Charter School about the benches. It was reported that they are aware of the issue and will have the benches repair/repainted prior to the beginning of the school year. In the meantime, the exposed areas of the…”
Citation Aug 4, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Age appropriate/Facilitate child development 55 Pa. Code §3270.101(a)/3270.101(b)
Based on observation and staff interview rooms # 8,9,11,15, and PTA lacked play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs of the children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 13, 2025): “Sensory, auditory and dramatic play equiptmen were purchased and gathered, made available to the children in each group.”
Citation Aug 4, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
There were 3 clear cracked bins in the preschool room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 13, 2025): “The bins were discarded and replaced with appropriate bins.”
Citation Aug 4, 2025 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
The thermometer in the refrigerator in the preschool room was 55 degrees.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 13, 2025): “Any child related food items will be placed in an appropriately temperature regulated refrigerator in the kitchen. A new refrigerator has been purchased with an operating thermometer to store food at the temperature of 45 degrees or below.”
Citation Aug 4, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(a)
The cafeteria lacked a written plan of daily activities and routines.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 13, 2025): “A schedule was placed in a conspicuous area in the cafeteria.”
Citation Aug 4, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
The emergency contact form for child #1 was not present in the cafeteria room where the child was receiving care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 13, 2025): “The bag containing the emergency contacts was retrieved with the child's emergency contact information in it.”
Citation Apr 16, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
There were 16 uncovered outlets in the gym area accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 12, 2025): “Prior to the children using the gym, staff placed outlet covers into each un used outlet.”
Citation Apr 16, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
The sink cabinet handle in the preschool room had a loss screw. There was a broken thermostat cover in the preschool wall.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 5, 2025): “The screw was replaced, and the handle was appropriately fastened to the cabinet”
Citation Apr 16, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
There was a cracked clear bin in the preschool room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 5, 2025): “The bin was disposed of.”
Citation Apr 16, 2025 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
The refrigerator in the preschool room lacked a thermometer.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 12, 2025): “New thermometers were ordered and placed into the refrigerator”
Citation Apr 16, 2025 Inspection Food & feeding
Potentially hazardous food refrigerated 55 Pa. Code §3270.161(d)
There was a lunch box out of the refrigerator that contained ground meat.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 12, 2025): “The lunchbox was put into the refrigerator”
Citation Aug 13, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Emergency Numbers Posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.74
The Art and Music room lacked the emergency telephone number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 21, 2024): “Postings of the telephone numbers for the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance, and poison control center were posted by the telephone in the Art and Music room the same day.”
Citation Aug 13, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
The girl's bathroom lacked washing hand signs at each toilet. There were 3 urinals in the boy's bathroom that lacked washing hands signs posted.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 21, 2024): “All handwashing signs on the backs of each toilet stall in the girls' bathrooms as well as the 3 urinals in the boys bathrooms were replaced to ensure all facilities persons and children are using proper hand washing throughout the day and after each bathroom usage.”
Citation Aug 13, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
There were 2 cracked bins in the preschool room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 21, 2024): “2 cracked toy bins were repaired in the classroom and then replaced to ensure that the equipment and area were free from rough edges, sharp points, or pinch points in the classroom.”
Citation Aug 13, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(a)
The Art and Music room lacked a written plan of daily activities and routines.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 26, 2024): “The written plan of daily activities and routines including free play times for each group were posted in the Art and Music room.”
Citation Aug 13, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
The Art and Music room lacked an emergency transportation plan.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 26, 2024): “A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency were placed in the Art and Music room.”
Citation Nov 13, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(g)
The toilet in the preschool room was not flushed, contained urine.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 13, 2023): “The toilet in the preschool room was flushed and followed by proper hand washing procedures.”
Citation Nov 13, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
There was a cracked white bin and a deflated ball in the gym.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 13, 2023): “The cracked bin was discarded (thrown away) and the deflated ball was pumped with air for appropriate and safe use.”
Citation Nov 13, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
2 feet apart 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(f)
There were two mats in the preschool room that were not at least 2 feet of space on three sides while the equipment was in use.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 13, 2023): “The mats were moved to allow for 2 feet of space on three sides while it was in use.”
Citation Jul 27, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
The facility's emergency plan did not include requirements for volunteer emergency preparedness training, practice drills and continuity of operations (backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster) to maintain compliance with 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 3, 2023): “We have amended the emergency plan to include requirements for volunteer emergency preparedness training, practice drills and continuity of operations (backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath…”
Citation Jul 27, 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 facility did not have a Proof of Purchase for the interconnected fire alarm system.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 3, 2023): “We completed and submitted the proper attestation for the interconnected fire alarm.”

“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.

About this center

Capacity 363 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Nov 13, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4 (accredited)
since May 7, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Brittini R Wright LLC
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00261496
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Common questions

Has The Learning Loft at Phcse 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 Aug 4, 2025 (supervision): “On 8/4/25 at approximately 8:35 am there were 3 staff and 30 children ages 6 to 12. Staff # claimed 4 children, staff # 2 claimed 11 and staff #3 claimed 6. There was a group of 5 older SA children that were not…” 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 Phcse?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at The Learning Loft at Phcse 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 Phcse’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 Phcse compare with other daycares in Pittsburgh?

It is tied for #81 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 69% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was The Learning Loft at Phcse last inspected?

Aug 5, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs The Learning Loft at Phcse?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Brittini R Wright LLC.

Certified centers nearby

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.

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