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 Stats (2025)
- 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
School Calendar
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.: 13:1
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 Private 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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Grades: PK-8 | 258 students 0.3 miles 3333 5th Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 578-6159
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 578-6159
0.3
PK-8
258
Western Psych Institute & Clinic
Alternative School
Grades: 3-12 | 56 students 0.6 miles 3811 Ohara St
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 624-1000
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 624-1000
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3-12
56
Western Psychiatric Institute
Special Education School
Grades: 5-8 0.6 miles 3811 O''hara Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 624-0725
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 624-0725
0.6
5-8
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Grades: K-8 | 430 students 0.9 miles 4060 Allequippa St
Pittsburgh, PA 15261
(412) 624-7286
Pittsburgh, PA 15261
(412) 624-7286
0.9
K-8
430
Western Pennsylvania School For Blind Children
Special Education School
Grades: PK-12 | 167 students 1 miles 201 N Bellefield Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 621-0100
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 621-0100
1
PK-12
167
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