Tutor Time Child Care/Learning Center
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.
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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.
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.
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.
The first-aid kit, located in the PS room, did not contain tweezers.
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.
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'.
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.
The two (2) most recent Health Assessments in the file for Staff #3 exceeded the 24-month renewal requirement.
The file for Staff #10 contained documentation of Fire Safety training on 8.16.24 and 10.17.25, which exceeded the annual requirement.
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.
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.
The Agreement, in the files for Child #4, Child #6, and Child #7, did not specify the date of the child's admission.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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The file for staff #4 contains a NSOR clearance that was renewed late. It was due 1/2025 and obtained 3/2025.
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.
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.
The waste can in the bathroom in the PS room lacked a lid.
Observed a torn seat cushion on a children's bench in the outside large muscle space. Observed a torn cushion in the village classroom.
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.
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.
The health assessment on file for staff #3 indicated that she was NOT suitable to provide child care duties.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The files for staff #5 and #8 lack verification of emergency plan training. The training was due 2/2024.
Observed 2 torn pillows in the Village room and 1 torn block bag in the early PS room.
The file for child #2 contains a health assessment that was updated late. it was due 7/2023 and was obtained 11/2023.
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.
The file for child #1 contains an initial health assessment that was obtained late. It was due 9/2022 and obtained 1/2023.
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.
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.
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.
The file for staff #11 contains mandated reporter training that was renewed late. It was due 12/2023 and obtained 6/2024.
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.
The file for staff #2 lacks verification of 2 years of experience with children.
The files for children #1 -#4 contain written updates done by the parents on the agreements and emergency contact forms that exceeded 6 months.
According to staff statements, staff #1, on multiple occasions has pulled and tugged children's arms to redirect the child's behavior.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A small area on the wall in the Village room was damaged.
The waste can in the bathroom in the Village room lacked a lid.
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.
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.
The file for staff #1 obtained a TB test late by obtaining after the staff's initial start in child care service.
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.
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.
The files for staff #9 and #10 lack firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional on an annual basis.
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.
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.
The file for staff #7 contains a mandated reporter training that was renewed late. it was renewed 8/2023 and was due 4/2023.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Observed one bottle of a cleaning product accessible to the children on a counter in the school aged classroom.
The file for child #1 lacks an updated health assessment.
The file for child #2 lacks verification of the flu vaccination.
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.
The file for staff #5 lacks updated 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
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
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.
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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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