Childrens Choice Day Care
Childrens Choice Day Care is a certified child care center in Aliquippa, PA, with capacity for 108 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 47 violations, 9 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (19 of 47). 14 citations came in the last 12 months, including 6 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #9 of 12 centers in Aliquippa and has more citations per inspection than 86% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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Staff person #3 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #3 does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training not being an approved curriculum.
The file for Staff #1 was lacking the correct out of state clearances for Ohio. The file for Staff #2 contained 2 NSOR that were more than 60 months apart.
In the Pre-K Room(Room7), in the backpack sitting on the floor accessible to children, there were several cans of sunscreen marked "keep out of reach of children." In the School Age Room (Room 8) there was a can of Glade Apple of my Pie air spray marked "keep out of reach of children" in an unlocked cabinet accessible to school age children.
Garbage on the playground, such as kleenex that have been used to wipe children's noses, was being thrown into a garbage bag that was hanging on the fence.
In the Pre-K Room(Room 7), the backpack that held the first aid kit was sitting on the floor making it accessible to the children.
The facility had one occasion of testing the smoke detectors, 5.4.26-6.4.26, that was more than 30 days in between the testing's.
The daily schedule in the school age room does not allow for homework time.
The file for Child #1 contained an agreement form that was lacking the child's arrival and departure times.
The file for Child #2 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking written signed consent for emergency medical care.
The file for Child #2 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking signed parental permission for the administration of minor first aid procedures by facility staff.
Based on staff statements, the older toddler classroom normally has 4--6 older toddler-age children, and during restroom use the restroom located inside the classroom is used by staff with the door closed, leaving the children alone. Staff also stated that the young toddler room normally has 7--8 young toddlers and requires two staff; when one staff person uses the restroom, the remaining staff person is left alone with 7--8 young toddlers.
Based on staff statements, restroom coverage is managed by bringing children from the older toddler or preschool classrooms to the doorway of the infant room. Staff stated the infant room typically has 3--4 infants present and that, during these times, one staff person is responsible for supervising 9--10 children aged infant--2 years when older toddlers are present, or up to 14 infants and preschool-age children when preschool children are included, for approximately 2--3 minutes.
Based on staff statement, in order to use the restroom, staff would use the restroom in the classroom, close the door and leave 4-6 older toddler age children in the room unsupervised.
Based on staff statement, in order to use the restroom, staff would use the restroom in the classroom, close the door and leave 4-6 older toddler age children in the room unsupervised.
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In Room #4 there were diabetes pen's for Child #2 that did not have the written instructions from the individual who prescribed the medicine.
The file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking signed parental permission for emergency medical care for the child.
The file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking signed parental consent for administration of minor first aid by facility staff.
The toilet in Room 3 was lacking a handwashing sign above it.
There were foam blocks with bite marks on them observed in Room 3 and Room 8.
The file for Child #1 contained a health assessment where the doctor did not check the box concerning the child's health history.
The file for Child #1 contained a health assessment where the doctor did not check the box concerning the child's allergies.
The file for Child #1 contained a health assessment where the doctor did not check the box concerning the child's medication and reason for the medication.
The file for Child #1 contained a health assessment where the doctor did not check the box concerning any health problems that the child might have.
The file for Child #1 contained a health assessment where the doctor did not check the box concerning the child's ability to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease..
The file for Staff #1 contains a Health Assessment that was obtained after their date of hire.
The file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking the name, address and phone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
The staff file for Staff person #3 contained a current Child Abuse clearance dated 2/8/23 which was not renewed within 60 months of the previously dated 1/25/18 Child Abuse clearance expiring.
Outside on the Preschool Playground a drawstring bag containing two spray canisters of sunscreen was observed hanging from the metal chain link fence at a height accessible to the preschool aged children who were playing outside. Also in Room 6, a bookbag containing one spray canister of sunscreen was observed hanging on the wall behind the teachers' desk at a height that was considered accessible to the preschool children in care. In the hallway outside of Room 7 a bottle of detangler hair spray, labeled, 'Keep Away from Children' was observed inside a child's cubby and accessible to children in care. In the hallway outside of Room 4, a container of Desitin diaper rash cream labeled, "Keep Out of Reach of Children' was observed stored in a child cubby storage unit on a shelf accessible to children in care. In Room 5, the left cabinet under the sink in the classroom was observed to be unlocked making a 64oz. container of bleach and container of Clorox wipes accessible to children in care. A lock was observed inside the cabinet door; however, at time of inspection, the lock was not engaged.
Room 7 was observed to lack a first-aid kit.
Outside on the Preschool Playground a drawstring bag containing a first-aid kit, was observed hanging from the metal chain link fence at a height accessible to the preschool children who were playing outside. Also in Room 6, a bookbag containing a first-aid kit was observed hanging on the wall behind the teachers' desk at a height that was considered accessible to the preschool children in care.
In Room 3 the first-aid kit was observed to lack scissors.
In Room 7, the sink in the classroom was observed to lack a lidded waste receptacle. In Room 1 there was a waste receptacle next to the sink in the classroom that was observed to not have a lid on it. In Room 5 there were two waste receptacles, one in the toilet area and one near the sink in the classroom, that were observed to not have their lids on them; the lids for the waste receptacles were observed leaning against a wall.
The staff file for Staff person #1 contained a current health assessment dated 12/19/22 that lacked a physical examination.
The staff file for Staff person #2, functioning as a Group Supervisor, contained a Bachelor of Science degree that lacked the academic field of study as well as lacked a transcript. Therefore, it cannot be determined if the field of study meets regulatory requirements.
In Room 1, the sheets being used in two Pack N Plays, which are both used by an infant in care, were observed to be loose- fitting, thus allowing them to bunch up and cause a potential suffocation hazard.
In Room 3 and Room 4, at approximately 12:45pm during nap time, both rooms were observed to lack adequate lighting thus making is difficult for staff to see the children's faces in order to properly supervise the children as they napped.
The facility emergency plan lacked information regarding volunteer emergency preparedness and continuity of operations included in their emergency plan.
In Room 3 and Room 4, at approximately 12:45pm during nap time, both rooms were observed to lack adequate lighting thus making is difficult for staff to see the children's faces in order to properly supervise the children as they napped.
The Infant/Toddler playground was observed to have an embedded plastic play structure that lacked loose-fill or protective surface covering per the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.
At approximately 10:45am six older toddlers where observed to be outside in the playground area that contained mulch.
Child #1, who is an infant [SEE IS Code Sheet], lacked a written feeding schedule from the parent.
In the Infant/Toddler Playground a wooden fence was observed to have numerous areas of splintering wood.
In the Infant/Young Toddler playground a small patch of peeling paint was observed to the bottom left side of the doorway in to the facility.
All toilets throughout the facility lacked a handwashing sign.
The entry gate of the chain link fence between the Infant/Toddler and Preschool playgrounds was observed to have exposed bolts. The chain link fence that surrounds the Preschool playgrounds was observed to have exposed bolts.
The facility lacked proof of purchase for their interconnected smoke detection system.
The facility's emergency plan lacked the evacuation route to their off site location.
“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.
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Common questions
Has Childrens Choice Day Care had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 9 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 Jul 15, 2026 (supervision): “Staff person #3 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #3 does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Childrens Choice Day Care?
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 Childrens Choice Day Care’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Nov 12, 2019. 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 Childrens Choice Day Care compare with other daycares in Aliquippa?
It is #9 of 12 centers in Aliquippa by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 86% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Childrens Choice Day Care last inspected?
Jul 15, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
Who runs Childrens Choice Day Care?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Jill M Stamos.
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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