Child Daycare & PreschoolsPittsburgh, PA

Hug Me Tight Childlife Centers, INC.

2.9(14 reviews)

About

Hug Me Tight Childlife Centers, INC. is a child daycare & preschools daycare located at 1801 Centre Ave, Ste 100, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania PA. Find contact info, location details, and similar daycares nearby.

What Parents Say

Hug Me Tight Childlife Centers receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise patient staff, smooth transitions, developmental support, and clean facilities. Negative reviews allege staff neglect, poor communication, safety concerns, and differential treatment of children.

Patient and caring staffsmooth transition for childrendevelopmental skill-building (potty trainingcountingsocial skills)clean facilitygood communication from directorsstro

Recent Reviews

8 months ago

They never answer phone. I had to go in person. Gave my application twice and never received a call back for a start date and the Director is never there. When I came the second time I was able to get on the elevator to the second floor and go down the steps to the first floor . No type of security. I would not feel safe with my baby there. Choose somewhere else if you can

2 years ago

My daughter and I have had an amazing experience at Hug Me Tight since she enrolled there at two years old (2021). We went from her being with me everyday for the first two years of her life to a smooth transition into this program. I knew when she let me leave with no hesitation that the staff members here had good energy. They teach the infants, toddlers and children here so many skills that they need for kindergarten, they’re really patient and they care for them efficiently. I’ve seen some staff members stay for years, and I’ve seen some who stayed briefly. I assume (based on some of these past reviews and the quick turnover for some staff) that they’ve raised the standards for staff members there. The ones who my baby is with everyday are great! From encouraging my daughter, to adjusting to my daughter’s learning style, to reassuring me and respecting my boundaries (my baby has a mostly plant based diet). Also, it might be worth mentioning, my baby is in the location next to the hill house. Idk if the location inside the hill house still exists. They assisted my baby with her potty training journey, identifying and tracing her name, counting to 20, and with social skills with other children. She’s currently only three.

2 years ago

I was a very worried parent at first when I brought my child here just because I was new to taking my child to daycare. My child absolutely loved his teachers and they where very sweet and gentle with him. Things got rough through the pandemic and that was to be expected, however they did not have a infant room when I had another child so I had to switch my children to a different daycare. I completely hated the other daycare. When Hug Me Tight had availability in their infant room I immediately transferred my children back. The staff is great with my children and the facility is very well maintained. Please see for yourself before going off of the reviews. We as parents have to give credit where credit is due. I appreciate all the staff and teachers that have treated my children with white glove treatment.

2 years ago

2023 Very RUDE AND HURTFUL ON THE LORD HIMSELF SAVE YOUR MONEY MY CHILD CAME HOME DAILY WITH BRUISES AND MARKS IM LITERLLY CRYING FROM ALL THE STRESS THEY PUT ME THROUGH I WAS NICE TO EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THE STAFF AND CHILDREN AND MONITORED THE SITUATION THE LORD TOLD ME TO TAKE MY CHILD OUT BY MONDAY SHE WAS IN A NEW DAYCARE EVERSINCE NO BRUISES AND MARKS!!!BIG BRUISES ONE TIME MY CHILDS WHOLE MOUTH WAS BLEEDING VERY NEGLETFUL AND HAD TO NERVE TO BEG ME FOR A 5 star THIS PLACE SHOULD BE SHUT DOWN I WOULDA SUED THEM BUT I GOT WORK AND GOD TOLD ME HE WILL HANDLE BUT I WANTED TO INFORM ANYPARENT BECAUSE I LOVE CHILDREN NOBODY CHILD DESERVES ABUSE DIRECTOR VERY RUDE AND DID NOT RESOLVE THE SITUATION SWEPT IT RIGHT UNDER THE RUG SHE WAS EVEN CLOSE WITH MY GRANDMA SO I TRUSTED HER BUT BROKE MY HEART AND REALIZED THEY ARE ALL DEMONIC AND GOT ON WITH MYSELF PLEASE SAVE YOUR CHILD HARM AND DANGER I DID FILE A POLICE REPORT & WITH CHILDRENS BUT WILL NOT GO INTO FURTHER DETAIL

2 years ago

HUG ME TIGHT , is a great daycare center. You know those first mom jitters you get picking a daycare for your child. I didn’t have to worry when I decided to put my toddler in that center , once meeting the staff and touring the facility. They nurture my lil one , helped me with potty training and teaches my child new things on a daily basis and enjoys the staff and her new friends .

Frequently asked questions

Hug Me Tight Childlife Centers, INC. is a child daycare & preschools childcare facility located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The facility has a capacity of 43 children.
Hug Me Tight Childlife Centers, INC. has a Google rating of 2.9 out of 5 based on 14 parent reviews. Read the full reviews on this page to see what parents appreciate about this facility and any areas for improvement.
To enroll your child at Hug Me Tight Childlife Centers, INC., contact the facility directly to inquire about availability, schedule a tour, and learn about their enrollment process. Be prepared to provide your child's age, any special needs or allergies, and your preferred schedule. Many facilities have waitlists, so it's best to inquire early.
You can verify the licensing status of Hug Me Tight Childlife Centers, INC. through Pennsylvania's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities in Pennsylvania must meet state standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios.

Contact Information

Address
1801 Centre Ave, Ste 100, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15219
County
ALLEGHENY

Details

Daycare Type
Child Daycare & Preschools
Capacity
43 children
Status
OPEN
Coordinates
40.44246, -79.98264

Quality Rating

Keystone STARS

Level 4 out of 4

STAR 4

This rating is part of the state's Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS). Trained evaluators assess staff qualifications, learning environment, curriculum, and family engagement — standards that go beyond basic licensing requirements.

What do the levels mean?

Level 1: Meets basic licensing standards.

Level 2: Exceeds licensing with some quality improvements in place.

Level 3: Demonstrates strong practices in curriculum and staff development.

Level 4: High quality across most assessed areas.