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On record in Pennsylvania.
146 HAWTHORNE RD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15209
- Hours
- 6:30 AM–5:45 PM
- Licensed for
- 268 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Amenities and accessibility
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
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Ages and programs
Reported to DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning by MOUNT ALVERNIA DAY CARE AND LEARNING CENTER and published in the state licence record. Availability is not the same as licensing, so confirm openings directly.
Programs on record
- School-age care
The public record
- License number
- 100140247-0001
- License status
- LICENSED
- License type
- Child Care Center
- Licensed capacity
- 268 children
- Address
- 146 HAWTHORNE RD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15209
- County
- Allegheny County
- Phone
- +14128214302
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- January 5, 2026
- License expires
- January 5, 2027
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Recent parent reviews
The 6 most recent of 26 Google reviews. Scroll for the rest of them.
We went to Mt. Alvernia for a number of years. It’s a beautiful, historic facility with many wonderful teachers. I always felt my children were safe and generally cared for there. But overall my impression is mixed. If I could rate it 2.5 I would! Some of the classrooms are excellent, particularly the infant and ones rooms. As kids get older, it’s more of a mixed bag. The nuns are no longer as active in the day-to-day. Still, the center is pretty “old school” in many respects. They can be super rigid about certain things in ways that other centers are not. One of the concerns I had was around napping. In Pennsylvania, daycare teacher-to–student ratios can be lower during naptime, where children are to remain on a cot if not fully asleep. Mt. Alvernia used this time to schedule staff lunch breaks. If children were not staying put on their cot, teachers were unable to take lunch breaks as apparently there was no other coverage. This was problematic on two levels: First, staff members just need a break and are entitled to one. Secondly, in needing children to remain laying down, some teachers became angry at the kids (2 to 5 year olds), essentially taking out their frustration on them and their parents. There were a few red-flag examples of this that I will not detail here. Teachers need breaks, but toddlers/preschoolers need flexibility if they cannot stay still for two hours (teachers will describe the inability of a 2-4 year to stay on a mat for two hours as “bad behavior”). It was a really bad set-up that suggested to me that they were not adequately staffed, even if in ratio. In other instances, I got the sense that many teachers seemed burned out and could be negative to kids and parents (even openly resented their job, which to be fair, is a tough one). That said, there are many other wonderful teachers on staff who I will be forever grateful for. For a long time, tuition was exceptionally affordable, which many of us appreciated. Understandably, they hiked the tuition two or three years ago and pretty drastically. Still, at the time we left, we did not get “more” for the additional cost. Other centers provide meals/snacks, have easier parking, apps, automatic payments, better teacher ratios, newer toys and furniture. We ultimately left because if we were going to pay more, we wanted to go to a center that offered more, which was actually quite easy to find. We then learned that many of the common practices at Mt. Alvernia (see above!) were not the case elsewhere. Some of these things may have changed since we left. I would highly recommend the infant and ones rooms--they are exceptional as are many of the other staff members. After that point, I would just pay attention to your child’s experiences and how you interact with teachers. It’s a reasonable center, and I’m sure many people have had wonderful experiences, but there may be benefit to leaving as your child gets older.
PGHPerson93 LivinginPANov 16, 2025Our son has been at Mount Alvernia since he was 4 months old. The infant room, ones Room, and now the twos room have all been wonderful. He is excited to go to daycare and is currently doing great with his colors and letters. Our daughter just started in the infant room. When we chose Mount Alvernia two years ago, it had a great word of mouth reputation but not much online information, so I just wanted to write saying that my children are well cared for and that means everything when you are leaving them for work. Also they offer a varied schedule, which has been amazing; my schedule varies as well and so having that flexibility has allowed me to maximize my time with my children. Overall its a safe, respectful place, filled with great, loving people. I can't recommend it enough!
Jackie RothJan 3, 2025Our oldest son started attending Mount Alvernia in the Ones classroom at 14 months old. The teachers, administration, and other parents were instantly welcoming when we joined, and we still keep in touch with many families from my oldest son's time there. At 5 years old, he is absolutely thriving in school and I'm sure it's due to the experience he got at Mount Alvernia. My (now) 2-year-old started in the Infant classroom and loves going to school every day. In the Twos room, he is learning manners, matching, singing, and more. They do fun things for the holidays and frequently have themed weeks, so he is always engaged in something new. The day is filled with music, art/sensory activities, and walks outside on their beautiful property. Both of my kids learned so much from this team and my third child will be joining in the Spring. We recommend Mount Alvernia to any family looking for an engaged group of teachers with plenty to keep your little ones learning and having fun.
Krystal BlesiDec 13, 2024My two kids go to Mount Alvernia Day Care and the staff there are unbelievable! They treat my sons like they are their own. Being in a city with no family in the area and a first time mom, these ladies here have been nothing short of amazing!! Can’t recommend them enough!
Brianna CarboneDec 10, 2024Cannot say enough good things about the staff and teachers at Mt. Alvernia. They’ve had both my son and daughter and they love it there. My daughter started kindergarten this year and was more than prepared, thanks to the thoughtful instruction of the educators here. They treat my kids with love and kindness and I fully recognize them all as part of our “village.”
Elizabeth HannoldDec 10, 2024We have gone to Mt. Alvernia for 9 years now and have always been very happy. All 3 of my children have gone here for daycare, I have always felt that they were not only cared for, but truly loved. We only have 1 left in daycare now, but the kids have always been happy here, they bond well with the staff, whom you see year after year and whom are kind and loving people. I’m currently VERY happy with the PreK curriculum, the supervisor always goes the extra mile and is so responsive to both children and parents. I have never wanted to send my children elsewhere and I’m very grateful that we found Mt. Alvernia Daycare! I highly recommend it.
Shelley RDec 7, 2018
Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.
How the reviews split
The 4.6 average comes from 26 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
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Questions parents ask about MOUNT ALVERNIA DAY CARE AND LEARNING CENTER
Is MOUNT ALVERNIA DAY CARE AND LEARNING CENTER a licensed child care provider in Pennsylvania?
- Yes. MOUNT ALVERNIA DAY CARE AND LEARNING CENTER holds Pennsylvania certificate 100140247-0001, listed as "LICENSED" by the Office of Child Development and Early Learning in Allegheny County. The current certificate runs to January 5, 2027. Confirm current standing at compass.dhs.pa.gov/providersearch before enrolling.
What is MOUNT ALVERNIA DAY CARE AND LEARNING CENTER's Keystone STARS rating?
- Pennsylvania rates MOUNT ALVERNIA DAY CARE AND LEARNING CENTER STAR 2, on a scale of one to four where four is highest. That tier took effect on January 12, 2026. Keystone STARS measures programme standards such as staff qualifications and learning environment, not inspection outcomes.
Does Pennsylvania record a negative sanction against MOUNT ALVERNIA DAY CARE AND LEARNING CENTER?
- No. The state's provider dataset records no negative sanction against MOUNT ALVERNIA DAY CARE AND LEARNING CENTER at the time the record was published. That is a single field in a snapshot, not a full compliance history, and it is not the same as a clean inspection record. The licensing inspection detail is at compass.dhs.pa.gov/providersearch.
Does MOUNT ALVERNIA DAY CARE AND LEARNING CENTER accept child care subsidy?
- Yes. MOUNT ALVERNIA DAY CARE AND LEARNING CENTER holds a subsidy agreement with the state. The agreement covers these age groups: Infant and toddler, Preschool, School-age. An agreement means the provider can bill the subsidy programme, not that a funded place is free today. Eligibility is decided by your Early Learning Resource Center, Early Learning Resource Center for Region 5.
Does this page show inspection results for MOUNT ALVERNIA DAY CARE AND LEARNING CENTER?
- No. Pennsylvania completes at least one unannounced inspection a year at every licensed provider, and publishes the results through the provider search at compass.dhs.pa.gov/providersearch. Those results are not included here, and there is no open dataset of them, so nothing on this page reflects MOUNT ALVERNIA DAY CARE AND LEARNING CENTER's inspection history either way. Look the provider up there and read the licensing inspection record.
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