Bubbles Bears to Books · 657 Morganza Rd, Canonsburg
Bubbles Bears to Books is a certified child care center in Canonsburg, PA, with capacity for 113 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 3 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 10 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 52 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (21 of 52). 7 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #6 of 20 centers in Canonsburg and has more citations per inspection than 63% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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The file for Staff Person #1 contained an incomplete State Police Clearance. The clearance was requested on 6/3/2025, but the printed copy lacked the dissemination date. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)
In the Pre-K room in a gray cabinet near the emergency exit, a basket of art supplies was found to contain four ink daubers (1 Dab-o-ink, 1 Dabbin Fever and 2 Primo brand), which were marked "keep out of reach of children."
In the Toddler 2 room along with light purple wall, the trim was observed to be separating from the wall behind the circle time area.
In the Toddler Outdoor Playspace, two pieces of outdoor equipment were found to be in poor repair: 1) a multicolored ride-on toy was observed to have a broken steering wheel. The broken portion created a sharp edge, which is a potential hazard to children. 2) the cube-shaped climbing equipment with the pink slide was observed to have a crack measuring approximately 8 inches at the top of the slide. The crack created both a sharp edge and a pinch point.
In the Toddler 2 room, an Epinephrine auto-injection pen for Child #1 was observed to be expired as of 12/31/2025. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)
The facility's fire alarm testing log included the following tests which were completed more than 30 days apart: 12/5/2025 - 1/28/2026.
During the course of a complaint investigation, Staff Person #1 admitted to taking Child #1 into a facility bathroom while the child was having behavioral issues. While in the bathroom, Staff Person #1 admitted to yelling loudly at the child, threatening them with physical harm. Two other enrolled children were present in the classroom area when this occurred.
The State Police clearance on file for staff person #3 was missing a dissemination date.
Bingo dabbers labeled "Keep out of reach of children" were found in the craft cabinet in the pre-school room.
The health assessment on file for staff person #1 is missing a check in the box stating that they are suitable to provide childcare.
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Staff #1 has a pediatric first aid/CPR training on file that is not an approved curriculum within 90 days of hire.
Staff person #1 and Staff person #2 had CPR/First Aid on file that was not a PQAS approved Pediatric First Aid/CPR course taught by a PQAS approved instructor within 90 days of their hire date.
There was an uncovered electrical outlet accessible to children 5 years of age or younger in the YT room.
There was a bottle of hand sanitizer labeled " keep out of reach of children". accessible to children in the preschool room and in the pre-k room. There was a bag pack that contained Ofloxacin Otic Solution labeled " keep out of reach of children" accessible to children in the preschool room cubbies.
There was a Lysol and Neutral disinfection bottle on the top foot shelf in the kitchen.
Base on inspection observation there was a garbage can that contained garbage that was not removed the day before.
The fence in the toddler's playground contained sharp wire. There was a damaged sink cabinet in the infant room. There was a damaged sink cabinet in the pre-k room.
There were chipped paint spots on the dry wall in the OT room bathroom.
There was a cracked toolbox toy in the pre-k room. There was a green cracked basket in the OT room. There was a broken plastic drawer by the refrigerator in the OT room. There was a ridding car toy with and exposed bolt in the preschool playground. There was a ridding car toy with a broken piece creating a sharp edge in the preschool playground.
The OT room contained a thermometer that was not operable. The clear holder on the refrigerator door in the pre-k room was cracked.
Vehicle # 1 contained a registration form with an expiration date of 12/31/23.
The file for child # 1 lacked the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form. The file for child # 2 lacked the work telephone numbers of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form.
A gallon container, of Sunproof Stain, which stated, "Keep out of reach of children," was located on the closet floor in the Toddler 2 Room, and was accessible to children in care.
The restroom, located in the Toddler 2 Room, had ceramic, floor tile, approximately 1/2" above the cut-in, floor drain, which created a tripping hazard for children in care.
The green and white play stove/oven, in the Toddler Room, had a broken oven door, which created a scraping/cutting hazard for children in care.
The file for Staff #1 contained Pediatric First-Aid/CPR trainings dated 9.26.19 and 9.28.21, which exceeded the expiration date of the previous training.
The regional office was not notified via telephone by the operator when Child #1 received emergency room treatment on 3/4/22 due to an illness identified while in care at the facility.
A written report was not submitted to the regional office after Child #1 received emergency room treatment on 3/4/22 due to an illness identified while in care at the facility.
An incident report was not written involving Child #1 nor provided to the parent, in which the child became ill with a fever at the facility.
The file for Staff #1 contained consecutive state police, child abuse and FBI clearances dated more than 60 months apart.
The observed emergency plan lacked a method for facility persons to contact parents in an emergency.
The observed emergency plan lacked a method for facility person to inform parents that the emergency has ended and how to be reunited with their children.
The files for Staff #2 and #4 contained consecutive emergency plan trainings dated more than a year apart.
The first-aid kit in the Pre-K Room was observed to be accessible to children.
Damaged and torn foam blocks were observed in the Gross Motor Room.
Small rocks with a diameter of less than 1 inch were observed on the ground of the playground around the spin equipment and along a small path, where infants and toddlers receive care.
The file for Child #1 contained consecutive health reports dated more than 6 months apart.
An Infant Motrin in the OT Room was observed to be expired.
The written parental consent for administration of medication for an Infant Motrin labeled for Child #3 in the OT Room was observed to be expired.
A toothbrush labeled and intended for a child's use was observed in a closed, zippered bag.
During an observed diaper change in the YT Room, a staff member placed a soiled diaper on the changing table until the change was complete and the child's hands were washed, before placing the diaper in a hands-free can.
The files for Staff #2 and #4 contained consecutive health assessments dated more than 24 months apart.
Documentation of an emergency drill was not available at the time of inspection.
The observed smoke detector tests were documented as more than 30 days apart at different times during the inspection year.
The observed emergency plan lacked accommodations for shelter of children during a lock-down.
The files for Staff #2 and #4 contained consecutive fire safety trainings dated more than a year apart.
The file for Staff #3 was observed not to have completed pre-service training within 90 days of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET). The pre-service training on file for Staff # 3 was dated 1/27/22.
The file for Staff #1 contained documentation of consecutive child abuse mandated reporter trainings dated more than 60 months apart.
The files for Child #1 and #2 contained emergency contact forms which lacked complete addresses for release persons.
During the assessment of supervision and ratio at 9:30 AM on 1/5/22 in the Infant Room, Staff #1 named 1 Infant and Staff #2 named 2 Infants and 2 YT. There were 6 children in the room at that time. Cert rep asked again and Staff #1 again stated she was responsible for 1 child. Staff #2 then said Staff #1 should have responsibility of the unnamed child.
The SA room, measured as child care space, was observed being used as gross motor space for the toddlers.
Styrofoam boards were observed by the front door of the SA room, currently used by toddlers, accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
“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) | $50.00 | $33.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $50.00 | $33.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $48.00 | $33.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $46.00 | $33.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $44.00 | $33.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $44.00 | $33.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $44.00 | $33.00 |
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 Bubbles Bears to Books had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 5 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 Mar 9, 2026 (background checks): “The file for Staff Person #1 contained an incomplete State Police Clearance. The clearance was requested on 6/3/2025, but the printed copy lacked the dissemination date. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Bubbles Bears to Books?
Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation 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 Bubbles Bears to Books’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 3, effective Jan 13, 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 Bubbles Bears to Books compare with other daycares in Canonsburg?
It is #6 of 20 centers in Canonsburg by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 63% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Bubbles Bears to Books last inspected?
Mar 9, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Bubbles Bears to Books cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $50.00 for newborn, $50.00 for infant, $48.00 for young toddler, $46.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Bubbles Bears to Books?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Bubbles Bears To Books INC.
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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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