The Children's Center of Pittsburgh offers care to children aged 6 weeks to 5 years old. There are 3 infant rooms, 6 toddler rooms, and 3 preschool rooms. There is also a Get Well Room for mildly ill children aged 6 months to 12 years old. This room is open to the public; however, you must call the Registered Nurse to check availability.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 125 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1984
Student Body
Total Students
125 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
29%
State avg.: 27%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.:
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- The school year runs from September through August with children remaining in the same class with the same teachers for the entire school year.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The Childrens Center Of Pittsburgh?
The application deadline for The Childrens Center Of Pittsburgh is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is The Childrens Center Of Pittsburgh located?
The Childrens Center Of Pittsburgh is located in the South Oakland neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA.
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to The Childrens Center Of Pittsburgh is Western Psych Institute & Clinic (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is The Campus Laboratory School Of Carlow University (0.3 miles away)
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Quick Facts
3333 5th Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 578-6159
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 578-6159
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 258 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
Western Psych Institute & Clinic
Alternative School
3811 Ohara St
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 624-1000
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 624-1000
0.6 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 56 students
Western Psychiatric Institute
Special Education School
3811 O''hara Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 624-0725
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 624-0725
0.6 miles
Gr: 5-8
4060 Allequippa St
Pittsburgh, PA 15261
(412) 624-8020
Pittsburgh, PA 15261
(412) 624-8020
0.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 430 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition listed
Western Pennsylvania School For Blind Children
Special Education School
201 N Bellefield Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 621-0100
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 621-0100
1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 167 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Western Psych Institute & Clinic
Alternative School
3811 Ohara St
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 624-1000
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 624-1000
0.6 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 56 students
Western Pennsylvania School For Blind Children
Special Education School
201 N Bellefield Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 621-0100
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 621-0100
1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 167 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4720 5th Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 208-3422
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 208-3422
1.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 744 students Avg. class size: 21 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Oakland Catholic High School ![Oakland Catholic High School Photo]( "Oakland Catholic High School Photo")
All-girls (Catholic)
144 N Craig St
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 682-6633
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 682-6633
1.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 476 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 32 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
City Of Bridges High School
Alternative School
1212 E Carson St 4th Fl
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 219-4995
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 219-4995
1.4 miles
Gr: 9-10 | 13 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
3333 5th Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 578-6159
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 578-6159
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 258 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
Western Psych Institute & Clinic
Alternative School
3811 Ohara St
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 624-1000
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 624-1000
0.6 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 56 students
Western Psychiatric Institute
Special Education School
3811 O''hara Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 624-0725
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 624-0725
0.6 miles
Gr: 5-8
4060 Allequippa St
Pittsburgh, PA 15261
(412) 624-8020
Pittsburgh, PA 15261
(412) 624-8020
0.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 430 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition listed
Western Pennsylvania School For Blind Children
Special Education School
201 N Bellefield Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 621-0100
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 621-0100
1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 167 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
3333 5th Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 578-6159
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 578-6159
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 258 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
Western Pennsylvania School For Blind Children
Special Education School
201 N Bellefield Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 621-0100
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 621-0100
1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 167 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Carnegie Mellon University Children's School
Daycare / Preschool
5000 Forbes Ave, Mmc 17
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 268-2199
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 268-2199
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 88 students
Carnegie Mellon Cyert Center For Early Education
Daycare / Preschool
1060 Morewood Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 268-1515
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 268-1515
1.2 miles
Gr: K | 7 students Tuition listed
Carnegie Mellon Univ Children's School
Daycare / Preschool
Mmc 17 Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 268-2199
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 268-2199
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 69 students
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225 Midlan Drive
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 222-5064
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 222-5064
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Gr: K-3 | 232 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
(Math: 42% | Reading: 66%)
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50 Scenic Dr
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 228-2112
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 228-2112
9309.1 miles
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(Math: 57% | Reading: 50-54%)
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1041 Gabby Ave
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 222-4730
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 222-4730
9309.4 miles
Gr: K-3 | 303 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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231 Park Ave
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 225-5380
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 225-5380
9309.7 miles
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(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
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Washington, PA 15301
(724) 223-5080
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 223-5080
9309.8 miles
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