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Tutor Time Child Care/Learning Center

6031 Baptist Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15236 · Allegheny County
4 core-safety citations in last 12 months 2 complaint investigations found violations Keystone STAR 4 (accredited)

Tutor Time Child Care/Learning Center is a certified child care center in Pittsburgh, PA, with capacity for 178 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 (accredited) rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times and confirmed violations in 2 complaint investigations. The state cited 74 violations, 15 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for training & qualifications (17 of 74). 21 citations came in the last 12 months, including 4 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #211 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh and has more citations per inspection than 96% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 96% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. Among the most cited
Tied for #211 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh
15 Core-safety citations
59 Other citations
6 Inspections
2 Complaint investigations that found violations
74 citations from 9 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 21 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 17, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jul 17, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Oct 16, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation found Jul 9, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Apr 10, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jul 30, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation found Jul 16, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Aug 31, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation found Jul 11, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Jul 12, 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

Training & qualifications 17
Health & medication 16
Building & playground safety 12
Records & paperwork 12
Supervision 6
Background checks 5
Staff ratios 2
Caregiver conduct 2
Food & feeding 1
Emergency preparedness 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Jul 17, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
The file for Staff #2 contained Child Abuse Clearances dated 3.8.18 and 3.21.23, which exceeded the 60-month renewal requirement. The file for Staff #3 contained Mandated Reporter trainings dated 12.30.20 and 1.21.26, which exceeded the 60-month renewal requirement. The file for Staff #11 (see IS Code Sheet) contained an NSOR Certificate dated 3.17.20, which exceeded the start date with children. The file for Staff #14 (see IS Code Sheet) contained an NSOR Certificate dated 11.6.20, which exceeded the start date with children. The file for Staff #14 contained NSOR Certificates dated 11.6.20 and 1.23.26, which exceeded the 60-month renewal requirement. The file for Staff #16 contained Mandated Reporter trainings dated 5.25.21 and 6.9.26, which exceeded the 60-month renewal requirement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 21, 2026): “Update and maintain spreadsheet to ensure accuracy of file needs.”
Citation Jul 17, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
In an unlocked cabinet below the sink in the PK-A room, an 8 oz. bottle of Sanibet Sanitizer, which stated "Keep out of reach of children," was accessible to children in care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 26, 2026): “Work order is put in for this.”
Citation Jul 17, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Inaccessible to children 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(b)
The first-aid kit, in the YSA - OSA room, was located on the floor of an unlocked closet, which was accessible to children in care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 21, 2026): “locked closet and removed key from room to ensure mgmt has to be informed of access. class has another first aid that they have access to that is out of reach of children.”
Citation Jul 17, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
The first-aid kit, located in the PS room, did not contain tweezers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 26, 2026): “made sure bag had tweezers.”
Citation Jul 17, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
In the PK-A room, a handwashing sign was not posted at either toilet. In the PS room, a handwashing sign was not posted at either toilet. In the Older Toddler room, a handwashing sign was not posted at either toilet.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 26, 2026): “signs posted at all toilet and sinks”
Citation Jul 17, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
2 feet apart 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(f)
An occupied crib, located in the Infant room, did not have the required 2' of space on three (3) sides, as one (1) of the three (3) sides had 1'.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 26, 2026): “Touched base with all staff the requirements of spacing around cribs and cots. All cribs now have 2' of space on three sides.”
Citation Jul 17, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)
The two (2) most recent Health Assessments, in the file for Child #6, exceeded the 12-month requirement. An updated Health Assessment was not located in the file for Child #7, which exceeded the 12-month requirement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 21, 2026): “reached out to parent for updated health reports. Child #7 is no longer enrolled at the facility as of 8.13.26.”
Citation Jul 17, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
The two (2) most recent Health Assessments in the file for Staff #3 exceeded the 24-month renewal requirement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 21, 2026): “reached out to staff for updated health reports”
Citation Jul 17, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii)
The file for Staff #10 contained documentation of Fire Safety training on 8.16.24 and 10.17.25, which exceeded the annual requirement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 21, 2026): “Update staff excel spreadsheet promptly when an item is completed with its new due date. Maintain spreadsheet to maintain compliance.”
Citation Jul 17, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
The file for Staff #1 (see IS Code Sheet) did not contain an evaluation within 12 months of the start date. The files for Staff #2, Staff #3, Staff #4, Staff #5, Staff #6, Staff #7, Staff #8, Staff #11, Staff #14, Staff #16, Staff #17, and Staff #18 contained evaluations dated 7.5.24 and 9.29.25, which exceeded 12 months. The file for Staff #9 contained evaluations dated 8.21.24 and 9.29.25, which exceeded 12 months. The files for Staff #10 (see IS Code Sheet), Staff #12 (see IS Code Sheet), and Staff #13 (see IS Code Sheet) contained evaluations dated 9.29.25, which exceeded 12 months after start date. The file for Staff #15 contained evaluations dated 8.22.24 and 9.29.25, which exceeded 12 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 16, 2026): “passed this error along to the company to ensure they are aware of the gap. All staff evaluations are now current, except Staff #1.”
Citation Jul 17, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
The Agreement, in the files for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, Child #5, Child #6, Child #8, Child #9, and Child #10, did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 21, 2026): “updated files”
Citation Jul 17, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)
The Agreement, in the files for Child #4, Child #6, and Child #7, did not specify the date of the child's admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 21, 2026): “updated files”
Citation Jul 17, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
The Emergency Contact form, in the file for Child #7, did not include the phone number of the physician or source of medical care. The Emergency Contact form, in the file for Child #9, did not include the phone number or address of the physician or source of medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 21, 2026): “updated files”
Citation Jul 17, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
The Emergency Contact form, in the file for Child #2, did not include the enrolling parent's work address or work phone number. The Emergency Contact form, in the file for Child #8, did not include the enrolling parent's work phone number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 21, 2026): “updated files”
Citation Jul 17, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)
The Emergency Contact form, in the files for Child #3, Child #4, and Child #6, did not include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 21, 2026): “updated files”
Citation Jul 17, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
The Emergency Contact form, in the file for Child #4, did not include the health insurance coverage or policy number. The Emergency Contact form, in the file for Child #8, did not include the health insurance policy number. The Emergency Contact form, in the file for Child #9, did not include the health insurance coverage.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 21, 2026): “updated files”
Citation Jul 17, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
The Emergency Contact forms, in the files for Child #3, Child #4, Child #6, Child #7, and Child #10, did not include the release person's address.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 21, 2026): “updated files”
Citation Jul 17, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
The Emergency Contact form, in the files for Child #3, Child #4, and Child #6, did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 21, 2026): “updated files”
Core safety Oct 16, 2025 Complaint investigation Staff ratios
Similar Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.51
Based on the facility's self-report and staff statements, on 10/16/25 at approximately 9:30 am, child #1 was unsupervised in the classroom bathroom for a few minutes while the other children and staff exited the classroom during a fire drill. Staff #1, #2 & #3 were responsible for supervising the group of preschool aged children, including child #1 in the room prior to the fire drill. The staff had not been assigned supervision of specific children. None of the staff observed child #1 go inside the bathroom while the other children were lining up to leave the room. Child #1 was discovered to be in the bathroom by another staff who was assigned to check and clear all of the rooms during the fire drill.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 13, 2026): “individual conversations will be had with all staff and ratios will be maintained at all times. staff will sign off on a document saying that they have received training on maintaining state ratios and state ratios will be reviewed.”
Core safety Oct 16, 2025 Complaint investigation Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
Based on the facility's self-report and staff statements, on 10/16/25 at approximately 9:30 am, child #1 was unsupervised in the classroom bathroom for a few minutes while the other children and staff exited the classroom during a fire drill. Staff #1, #2 & #3 were responsible for supervising the group of preschool aged children, including child #1 in the room prior to the fire drill. The staff had not been assigned supervision of specific children. None of the staff observed child #1 go inside the bathroom while the other children were lining up to leave the room. Child #1 was discovered to be in the bathroom by another staff who was assigned to check and clear all of the rooms during the fire drill.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 2, 2026): “1. 10/16/25 supervsion will be maintained at all times. 2. 2/27/26 required ELRC training with all staff will be completed.”
Core safety Oct 16, 2025 Complaint investigation Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
Based on the facility's self-report and staff statements, on 10/16/25 at approximately 9:30 am, child #1 was unsupervised in the classroom bathroom for a few minutes while the other children and staff exited the classroom during a fire drill. Staff #1, #2 & #3 were responsible for supervising the group of preschool aged children, including child #1 in the room prior to the fire drill. The staff had not been assigned supervision of specific children. None of the staff observed child #1 go inside the bathroom while the other children were lining up to leave the room. Child #1 was discovered to be in the bathroom by another staff who was assigned to check and clear all of the rooms during the fire drill.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 13, 2026): “primary care groups will be displayed and will be reviewed with the area manager to ensure proper policies and procedures are followed. Staff will be aware of the whereabouts of the assigned children in their groups at all times.”
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Core safety Jul 9, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file for staff #4 contains a NSOR clearance that was renewed late. It was due 1/2025 and obtained 3/2025.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 7, 2025): “to ensure staff have trainings completed before deadline, a spreadsheet was created to keep track of all employee's trainings, clearances, and physical statuses.”
Core safety Jul 9, 2025 Inspection Supervision
Aides supervised all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.37(c)
Staff #1 and Staff #2 were observed to be caregivers in the YSA room at 10:45am without the direct supervision of a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 20, 2025): “will ensure that aides are supervised at all times by an assistant group supervisor or group supervisor.”
Citation Jul 9, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
Observed a hole in the wall in the Village classroom from the door hinge hitting into the wall. Observed the handle on the bathroom door in the YSA room to be broken. Observed the front door to the facility to not be closing properly. Observed 2 exposed toilet bolts on the toilets in the Early PS and YSA classrooms.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 22, 2025): “work orders have been put in for both items.”
Citation Jul 9, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Lidded waste receptacles 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(i)
The waste can in the bathroom in the PS room lacked a lid.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 7, 2025): “waste can was replaced with one with a lid.”
Citation Jul 9, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
Observed a torn seat cushion on a children's bench in the outside large muscle space. Observed a torn cushion in the village classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 7, 2025): “torn seat cushions that were outside were discarded. torn cushion in village was discarded.”
Citation Jul 9, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
Observed cots in the PS room that were not properly labeled for the use of a specific child. Observed a child in a crib in the infant room that was not labeled for the use of that child. another child's name was on the crib.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 20, 2025): “Preschool created a cot list for their cots. Infant room labels all cribs with child using it.”
Citation Jul 9, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)
The files for children #3, #5, and #6 contain health assessments that were updated late. #3 due 7/2024 and obtained 12/2024; #5 due 11/2024 and obtained 12/2024; # 6 due 1/2025 and obtained 6/2025.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 7, 2025): “management will send home paperwork for updating bi-annually.”
Citation Jul 9, 2025 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 #3 indicated that she was NOT suitable to provide child care duties.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 7, 2025): “staff has been put on leave until she provides the correct documentation allowing her to work with children. She is allowed by her neurologist to work with children but didn't have it on file. She is obtaining her current health assessment and will return after everything is complete.”
Citation Jul 9, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
Staff person #5 had not completed mandated reporter training within the 60 month window. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 8/2019 and the updated one dated 2/2025.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 7, 2025): “to ensure staff have trainings completed before deadline, a spreadsheet was created to keep track of all employee's trainings, clearances, and physical statuses.”
Citation Jul 9, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
The files for children #1 - #4 and #6 contain emergency contact forms that were updated late. The forms were being updated every 9 to 12 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 7, 2025): “Managment will send home paperwork to be updated bi-annually.”
Citation Apr 10, 2025 Inspection Food & feeding
Grain 55 Pa. Code §3270.163(a)(4)
The lunch that was observed being served to children on 4/10/25 consisted of BBQ beef potato skins with cheese, carrots, blueberries and milk. The lunch did not contain a grain product.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 13, 2025): “Leadership is involved with creating the menu to ensure we have all of the components necessary for breakfast and lunch.”
Core safety Jul 30, 2024 Self-reported violation Staff ratios
Similar Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.51
SELF REPORTED: The facility reported that staff #1 and staff #2 left child #1 unattended in the early toddler classroom for approximately 3 minutes when they transitioned to the village classroom, therefore, child #1 was unsupervised and ratio was not maintained in that instance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 21, 2024): “Staff did a retraining on Child Supervision Policy and Procedure ad will ensure to follow state ratio regulations.”
Core safety Jul 30, 2024 Self-reported violation Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
SELF REPORTED: The facility reported that staff #1 and staff #2 left child #1 unattended in the early toddler classroom for approximately 3 minutes when they transitioned to the village classroom, therefore, child #1 was unsupervised and ratio was not maintained in that instance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 21, 2024): “Staff were retrained on the child supervision and face to name policies ensuring all children are supervised by a staff member at all times.”
Core safety Jul 30, 2024 Self-reported violation Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
SELF REPORTED: The facility reported that staff #1 and staff #2 left child #1 unattended in the early toddler classroom for approximately 3 minutes when they transitioned to the village classroom, therefore, each staff person did not know the whereabouts of the children in her assigned group. The staff persons were not physically present with the children in her group on the facility premises.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 21, 2024): “Teachers have primary care groups listed in classroom daily.”
Core safety Jul 16, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Staff files #11 and #16 contain clearances that were updated late. the FBI, state police and child abuse clearances for staff #11 were due 12/2023 and obtained 6/2024; the state police clearance for #16 was due 5/2024 and obtained 6/2024.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 23, 2024): “Keep staff clearances up to date prior to their 5 year.”
Citation Jul 16, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii)
The files for staff #5 and #8 lack verification of emergency plan training. The training was due 2/2024.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 23, 2024): “Staff 5 and 8 will complete emergency management training to put on file.”
Citation Jul 16, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
Observed 2 torn pillows in the Village room and 1 torn block bag in the early PS room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 23, 2024): “Items were removed from the classrooms.”
Citation Jul 16, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)
The file for child #2 contains a health assessment that was updated late. it was due 7/2023 and was obtained 11/2023.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 23, 2024): “Send home and collect paperwork every 6 months to families.”
Citation Jul 16, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
The files for staff #10, #13, #14, #15 contain health assessments that were obtained/updated late. #10 due 10/2022 and obtained 9/2023; #13 due 5/2024 and obtained 6/2024; #14 due 2/2023 and obtained 10/2023; #15 due 8/2023 and obtained 9/2023.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 23, 2024): “We have a planner with all upcoming required documents needed for staff prior to their due date.”
Citation Jul 16, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)
The file for child #1 contains an initial health assessment that was obtained late. It was due 9/2022 and obtained 1/2023.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 23, 2024): “Starting off back to school with sending new paperwork to all families to update their files. Continuing this process by sending home paperwork to update their files every December and June. initial health assessments will be obtained within 60 days of start.”
Citation Jul 16, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii)
The files for staff #5-#9 contain fire safety training that was updated late. #5-#8 was due 4/2024 and completed 6/2024; #9 was due 1/2023 and completed 11/2023.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 23, 2024): “Will check staff data sheets for files quarterly to see who may need updated trainings for the upcoming quarter. To be ahead than retroactive.”
Citation Jul 16, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): 10 hours of health and safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 23, 2024): “We have created a document with the required trainings needed for hire. We will update the document so that it doesn't say "health and safety" which is the 1-hour update and will make sure it is called "getting started with center basked care" to ensure no confusion when registering for the…”
Citation Jul 16, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Staff #3 and Staff #9 completed first aid/cpr training late. #3 was due 1/2024 and completed 2/2024; #9 was due 11/2023 and completed 2/2024.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 23, 2024): “Will check staff data sheets for files quarterly to see who may need updated trainings for the upcoming quarter. To be ahead than retroactive.”
Citation Jul 16, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
The file for staff #11 contains mandated reporter training that was renewed late. It was due 12/2023 and obtained 6/2024.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 23, 2024): “Checking files quarterly and maintain updated trainings for all staff.”
Citation Jul 16, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
The files for staff #4 and #6 contain evaluations that were completed late. #4 was due 6/2023 and completed 7/2023; #6 was due 7/2023 and completed 8/2023.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 23, 2024): “Our staff evals are completed annually starting in June and ending in August. We will continue to have summer evals and ensure they are completed on time.”
Citation Jul 16, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Associate's + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.35(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii)
The file for staff #2 lacks verification of 2 years of experience with children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 23, 2024): “We received her verification form for required hours.”
Citation Jul 16, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
The files for children #1 -#4 contain written updates done by the parents on the agreements and emergency contact forms that exceeded 6 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 23, 2024): “Starting off back to school with sending new paperwork to all families to update their files. Continuing this process by sending home paperwork to update their files every December and June.”
Core safety Aug 31, 2023 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct
No physical punishment 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(b)
According to staff statements, staff #1, on multiple occasions has pulled and tugged children's arms to redirect the child's behavior.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 4, 2023): “retrained staff member on proper handling of children and provided additional support in classroom. staff will not use any form of physical punishment.”
Core safety Aug 31, 2023 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct
Restraints prohibited 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(e)
According to staff statements, staff #1, has restricted children by physically holding children in place or by the hand, to force the child to stay next to the staff.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 4, 2023): “retrained staff member on proper handling of children and provided additional support in classroom. staff will not restrain any child.”
Core safety Jul 11, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The files for staff #1 and #2 indicate that they were improperly provisionally hired. Neither file contained a valid child abuse clearance. Both files contained FBI clearance requests that were initiated late. Both files contained NSOR clearance requests that were initiated late. Staff file #1 contained a criminal clearance that was obtained late.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 28, 2023): “Facility has received all required clearances for staff #1 and #2. Staff #1 and #2 were removed as caregivers until valid clearances were obtained.”
Core safety Jul 11, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The files for staff #1 and #2 lack a valid child abuse clearance. Both staff were improperly hired provisionally without the child abuse clearance. The file for staff #7 lacks an updated child abuse clearance. The child abuse clearance for staff #7 was due 1/24/23.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 28, 2023): “Facility has obtained all clearances for staff #1 and #2 and #7 and will ensure all future staff have the required child abuse clearance prior to working with children. Staff #1 and #2 were removed as caregivers until valid clearances were obtained.”
Citation Jul 11, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
40 square feet wall-to-wall 55 Pa. Code §3270.61(c)
On 9/21/23 at 7:45am, the early toddler room, room #7 had 12 children in care (7 OT, 5 YT). The capacity of the room is 11.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 3, 2023): “Facility has changed the opening classroom to the Older Toddler room which has a larger capacity to avoid being out of compliance.”
Citation Jul 11, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
A small area on the wall in the Village room was damaged.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 4, 2023): “Work order is submitted for wall to be repaired.”
Citation Jul 11, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Lidded waste receptacles 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(i)
The waste can in the bathroom in the Village room lacked a lid.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 28, 2023): “Facility is removing the waste can without a lid and replacing a new lidded receptacle.”
Citation Jul 11, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
The files for staff #16, #18, #22, and #23 lack health assessments conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting or have not renewed their health assessment that is on file within the past 24 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 4, 2023): “Facility will maintain up to date health assessments for all staff.”
Citation Jul 11, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
The files for staff #1, #6, #7, #8, #9, #13, #14, #15, #19, #20, #21 obtained health assessments late by either obtaining them after their initial start in child care service or renewing them beyond the 24 month expiration period.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 28, 2023): “Facility will maintain up to date health assessments for all staff.”
Citation Jul 11, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)
The file for staff #1 obtained a TB test late by obtaining after the staff's initial start in child care service.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 28, 2023): “Staff #1 has current health assessment and TB”
Citation Jul 11, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Physician/CRNP assessment/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(5)/3270.192(3)
The file for staff #11 contains a health assessment that lacks the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 28, 2023): “Facility has received up to date health assessment for staff #11.”
Citation Jul 11, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii)
The files for staff #7, #8, #11 and #12 contain firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional that was renewed late. It was not completed in 2022 but was done in 2021 and 2023.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 28, 2023): “Facility obtained current fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional for staff #7, #8, #11 and #12.”
Citation Jul 11, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii)
The files for staff #9 and #10 lack firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional on an annual basis.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 28, 2023): “Facility obtained current fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional for staff #9 and #10.”
Citation Jul 11, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
The file for staff #11 contains pediatric first aid and cpr that was renewed late. The training was due 4/2023 and done 7/2023.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 28, 2023): “Facility will maintain current status of first aid and CPR, scheduling in advance to avoid a lapse in training.”
Citation Jul 11, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
The files for staff #12, #15 and #17 contain health and safety update trainings that were completed late. The trainings were due 12/2022 and were completed 1/2023, 4/2023, and 9/2023.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 28, 2023): “Facility will ensure all staff complete required updates when released and completed by release date.”
Citation Jul 11, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
The file for staff #7 contains a mandated reporter training that was renewed late. it was renewed 8/2023 and was due 4/2023.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 28, 2023): “Facility obtained current mandated reporter training.”
Citation Jul 11, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
The files for staff #7 and #9 contain a staff evaluations that were completed late. The evaluations were due 3/2023 and 5/2023 and were done 6/2023.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 28, 2023): “All staff have a current evaluation on file.”
Citation Jul 11, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv)
The files for staff #4 and #5 lack verification of a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate to qualify them as AGSs.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 28, 2023): “Staff are sending their high school diplomas to me by end of week.”
Citation Jul 11, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
The files for children #4, #5, #6 and #7 contained a parental written review and update of the emergency contact information and the financial agreement that exceeded a 6-month period.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 28, 2023): “All child files are up to date.”
Citation Jul 11, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
The files for children #1, #2, #3 and #8 lacked a parental written review and update of the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period. Each file was due for an update at various times, however, all 4 files are overdue at this time.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 28, 2023): “All child files are up to date.”
Core safety Jul 12, 2022 Inspection Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
On 7/12/22, at approximately 11:15am, neither staff #1 nor staff #2 named one of the preschool -aged children in the classroom as part of their group.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 4, 2022): “Staff persons will know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group.”
Citation Jul 12, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
Observed one bottle of a cleaning product accessible to the children on a counter in the school aged classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 4, 2022): “Cleaner was made inaccessible to children.”
Citation Jul 12, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1)
The file for child #1 lacks an updated health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 4, 2022): “An updated health assessment will be obtained from child #1.”
Citation Jul 12, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.182(1)
The file for child #2 lacks verification of the flu vaccination.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 4, 2022): “Verification or parent's objection to the flu vaccination will be obtained.”
Citation Jul 12, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
The files for staff #3 and #4 lack current health assessments. The file for staff #6 contains a health assessment that was updated one month late.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 4, 2022): “From now on, health assessments will be updated timely.”
Citation Jul 12, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii)
The file for staff #5 lacks updated fire safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 4, 2022): “Staff #5 will obtain current fire safety training.”

“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 Oct 16, 2025 Complaint investigation
3 violations cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found Jul 30, 2024 Self-reported violation
3 violations cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found Aug 31, 2023 Complaint investigation
2 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) $86.20 $73.20
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $86.20 $73.20
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $82.20 $69.80
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $79.60 $67.60
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $77.00 $65.40
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $62.80 $53.40
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $62.80 $53.40

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 178 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Oct 7, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4 (accredited)
since Apr 30, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Tutor Time Learning Centers LLC
Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–6:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (412) 851-1925
State certificate # CER-00261057
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Not checked by Daycare Record

Common questions

Has Tutor Time Child Care/Learning Center had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 15 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 Jul 17, 2026 (background checks): “The file for Staff #2 contained Child Abuse Clearances dated 3.8.18 and 3.21.23, which exceeded the 60-month renewal requirement. The file for Staff #3 contained Mandated Reporter trainings dated 12.30.20 and 1.21.26…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Tutor Time Child Care/Learning Center?

Pennsylvania lists 2 complaint investigations 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 Tutor Time Child Care/Learning Center’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4 (accredited), effective Apr 30, 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 Tutor Time Child Care/Learning Center compare with other daycares in Pittsburgh?

It is tied for #211 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 96% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Tutor Time Child Care/Learning Center last inspected?

Jul 17, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Tutor Time Child Care/Learning Center cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $86.20 for newborn, $86.20 for infant, $82.20 for young toddler, $79.60 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Tutor Time Child Care/Learning Center?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Tutor Time Learning Centers 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.

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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