Cranberry Early Learning Center
2525 Rochester Rd, Cranberry Township, PA 16066 · Butler County
2 core-safety citations in last 12 months
1 complaint investigation found violations
Keystone STAR 1
Cranberry Early Learning Center is a certified child care center in Cranberry Township, PA, with capacity for 138 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 9 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 53 violations, 7 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 21 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 12 centers in Cranberry Township and has more citations per inspection than 63% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
More citations than 63% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
#6 of 12 centers in Cranberry Township
7
Core-safety citations
46
Other citations
9
Inspections
1
Complaint investigations that found violations
53 citations from 11 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 21 in the last 12 months · last inspected Feb 20, 2026
Every state visit
Violation found
No violation
Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits
What inspectors cited most
Building & playground safety
12
Records & paperwork
12
Training & qualifications
11
Health & medication
7
Supervision
3
Background checks
3
Emergency preparedness
3
Staff ratios
1
Food & feeding
1
Citations, newest first
Aides supervised all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.37(c)
Staff Person #1, qualified to be an Aide, and Volunteer #2 were observed to be unsupervised, caring for children in the Gymnasium.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 24, 2026): “Staff person #1 and Volunteer #2 will be supervised by at least an assistant group supervisor.”
Citation
Feb 20, 2026
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Each staff person meets quals 55 Pa. Code §3270.33(a)
The file for Staff Person #1, serving as an assistant group supervisor, is lacking the required 2 years of childcare experience to qualify as an AGS.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 23, 2026): “Staff person #1 will be identified as an aide and we will ensure that staff person #1 is supervised by an AGS.”
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Although the files for Staff #3, #4, #5, #6, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, #13, #14, #15, #16, #17, and #18 contained National Sex Offender Certificates at the time for Renewal Inspection, it was observed that the files for Staff #3, #4, #5, #6, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, #13, #14, #15, #16, #17, and #18 did not contain National Sex Offender Certificates prior to date of hire. Although the files for Staff #3, #4, #5, #6, #8, #9, #10, #12, #13, #14, #15, #16, #17, and #18 contained Disclosure Statements at the time for Renewal Inspection, it was observed that the files for Staff #3, #4, #5, #6, #8, #9, #10, #12, #13, #14, #15, #16, #17, and #18 did not contain Disclosure Statements prior to date of hire. The file for Staff #6, a minor volunteer, contained a disclosure statement that did not include a witness, parental signature, and date. Although the file for Staff #8 contained a Child Abuse Clearance and FBI Clearance at time of Renewal Inspection it was observed that the file for Staff #8 did not contain a Child Abuse Clearance and FBI Clearance prior to hire. Although the file for Staff #11 contained an FBI Clearance at time of Renewal Inspection it was observed that the file for Staff…
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 6, 2026): “Staff #3, #4, #5, #6, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, #13, #14, #15, #16, #17 and #18 have received their NSOR clearances and have them in their staff files to satisfy the requirement. Staff #3, #4, #5, #6, #8, #9, #10, #12, #13, #14, #15, #16, #17 and #18 have obtained their Disclosure Statements and those…”
Citation
Nov 17, 2025
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
In Room 1631, the was a bottle of white out, labeled "Keep out of the reach of children," that was in a low unlocked drawer.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 5, 2026): “The bottle of white out was removed from Room 1631.”
Citation
Nov 17, 2025
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle 55 Pa. Code §3270.67(d)
Trash receptacles in Room 1632 containing human secretions (food wrappers and drink cups) and Room 1633 (yogurt, water bottles, and napkins) were not contained in a closed, plastic-lined receptacle.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 6, 2026): “Additional trash bins with lids have been ordered for each of the classrooms. Once delivered, one will be placed in each classroom for staff and children to use for anything that contains human secretions or food products.”
Citation
Nov 17, 2025
Inspection
Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
The file for Staff #2 lacked a Health Assessment completed within the previous 24 months. The files for Staff #4, #5, #6, #8, #9, #10, #12, #13, #14, #16, #17, and #18 contained a Health Assessment at the time of inspection, but it was observed they did not have a Health Assessment before their first day working in childcare. The file for Staff #3 lacked a Health Assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 11, 2026): “Staff #2 and Staff #3 will be obtaining an updated health assessment from their physician and that information will be updated in their staff files. All health assessments for other staff have been completed and added to their staff files. All staff will be required to get an updated health…”
Citation
Nov 17, 2025
Inspection
Health & medication
Mantoux TB 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)
The files for Staff #4, #5, #6, #8, #10, #11, #12, #13, #14, #15, #16, #17, and #18 contained a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at the time of inspection, but it was observed they did not have a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method before their first day working in childcare. The file for Staff #3 lacked documentation of TB screening by the Mantoux method.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 6, 2026): “All staff have a copy of their completed TB test results within their staff files. Staff #3 will be getting an updated health assessment that has documentation of their TB test being completed and that will be placed in their staff file.”
Citation
Nov 17, 2025
Inspection
Health & medication
Exam communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(3)
The file for Staff #2 contained a Health Assessment that stated they had a communicable disease. There was no accompanying documentation stating the condition and the risk it might pose to other exposed to this individual. The file for Staff #7 contained a Health Assessment that did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of the examination.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 11, 2026): “Staff #2 will be obtaining an updated health assessment from their physician that reflects the staff is negative for any communicable diseases.”
Citation
Nov 17, 2025
Inspection
Health & medication
Physician/CRNP assessment 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(5)
The Health Assessment in the files for Staff #7 and #12 lacked the physician's assessment of the person's suitability to provide childcare.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 11, 2026): “Staff #7 and Staff #12 will be obtaining updated health assessments that includes the physician's or CRNP's assessment of their suitability to provide childcare. Staff #12 is no longer employed.”
Citation
Nov 17, 2025
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
The Emergency Plan parent letter lacked plans for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 6, 2026): “The Director has added the following language to the Emergency Plan Parent Letter. "Staff will assist infants, toddlers and children that have accommodations, disabilities, or chronic medical conditions."”
Citation
Nov 17, 2025
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
Upon review of the facility's Fire Drill log, the following tests were observed to have been conducted more than 60 days apart: 8/6/25-10/27/25 (82 days).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 6, 2026): “The last fire drill was run on 10/27/2025. Another drill will be scheduled within 60 days to adhere to the state requirements of conducting a fire drill.”
Citation
Nov 17, 2025
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
Based on the Fire Detection System Annual Letters, there was a gap in the documentation exceeding 1 year where the smoke detectors were not tested, 1/22/24 and 3/25/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 16, 2025): “The last inspection of our Fire Detection System was completed on 3/25/2025 due to the construction and renovations happening within the building. The Fire Detection System will be tested again within 1 year.”
Citation
Nov 17, 2025
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
The file for Staff #2 lacked Fire Safety Training within the previous 12 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 6, 2026): “Staff #2 completed the Fire Safety Training on 8/21/2025. That information was added to their PD Registry account.”
Citation
Nov 17, 2025
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
The file for Staff #1 contained Mandated Reporter Training that was updated in an interval greater than 60 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 5, 2026): “Staff #1 completed the Mandated Reporter Training on 1/16/2025 and their completion certificate is in their staff binder.”
Citation
Nov 17, 2025
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
The Emergency Contact Forms for Child #1, #2, #3, #6 and #7 lacked the address of the child's physician. The Emergency Contact Forms for Child #9 and #10 lacked the name and address of the child's physician.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 6, 2026): “The Director will be working with our representative from ePACT to update the platform used to collect children information to ensure that their physician's name, address, and phone number. This will be updated to be a required field and will guarantee that parents/guardians submit those details…”
Citation
Nov 17, 2025
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)
The Emergency Contact Forms in the files for Child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, and #10 lacked written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 6, 2026): “The Director will be working with our representative from ePACT to update the platform used to collect children information to include language for parent/guardians to consent for emergency medical care for the child while they're in our care. The Director will be pushing out an update to all…”
Citation
Nov 17, 2025
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
The Emergency Contact Forms in the files for Child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, and #10 lacked signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 6, 2026): “The Director will be working with our representative from ePACT to update the platform used to collect children information to include language for parent/guardians to consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by staff. The Director will be pushing out an update to all families to…”
Citation
Nov 17, 2025
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
The files for Staff #8 and #18, contained one written, nonfamily reference and one written, family reference from individuals attesting to the suitability to serve as a facility person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 6, 2026): “Staff #8 and Staff #18 will be obtaining a secondary written reference letter for their staff files.”
Citation
Nov 17, 2025
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
The facility had an expired certificate of compliance posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 6, 2026): “The Director has reprinted the updated certificate and place it in the appropriate locations within the facility.”
Citation
Nov 17, 2025
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(a)
The file for Facility Person #15, a volunteer, provided documentation that were under 16 years of age.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 5, 2026): “Facility Person #15 will be removed from the staff schedule until they are at least 16 years old and have all other staff requirements completed”
Citation
Nov 17, 2025
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
The file for Staff #2, lacked documentation of the annual 12 clock hours of childcare training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 6, 2026): “Staff #2 has completed necessary trainings and added that information to their PD Registry account.”
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Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
Facility person #1, #3, and #4 and Staff person #2 were observed to be providing care for children, individually and with other groups, without being supervised by a staff qualified to be alone with children. Facility persons #1, #3, and #4 and Staff person #2 have not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: (Health and Safety Basic Training Part 1 and Part 2).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 25, 2025): “All staff will be provided guidance and instruction on how to successfully complete the required Health and Safety Basic Training Part 1 and Part 2 before they will be permitted to provide care for children.”
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file for Facility person #1 lacked an FBI Clearance and National Sex Offender Certificate. The file for Facility persons #3 and #4 and Staff person #2 lacked signed disclosure statements and National Sex Offender Certificates.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 25, 2025): “Facility person #1 is in the process of getting their FBI clearance and received their NSOR clearance on 9/22/25. They will not be scheduled to work until completed and won't be directly supervising children due to not meeting the minimum age requirement of 18 years old. Staff person #2 has signed…”
Mixed Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.52
Facility person #3, whom is under 18 years of age and does not qualify as a staff person, was observed to be alone supervising 6 school aged children including 2 Older Schol Aged children and 4 Younger School Aged children from the time the school bus dropped them at the facility until they entered the classroom for approximately 2 minutes, therefore at this time ratio was 0:6.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 25, 2025): “Facility person #3 will removed from any position that directly oversees children due to the facility person not meeting the minimum age requirement of 18 years old.”
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
Facility person #3, whom is under 18 years of age and does not qualify as a staff person, was observed to be alone supervising 6 school aged children including 2 Older Schol Aged children and 4 Younger School Aged children from the time the school bus dropped them at the facility until they entered the classroom approximately 2 minutes.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 25, 2025): “Facility person #3 will not be permitted to escort children from the bus to the classroom due to being under the minimum age of 18 years old. Another qualified and age appropriate staff will be scheduled to oversee that responsibility.”
Citation
Sep 11, 2025
Inspection
Building & playground safety
40 square feet wall-to-wall 55 Pa. Code §3270.61(c)
On 9/11/25 at approximately 4:00 PM, 10 children including 2 Older Schol Aged children and 8 Younger School Aged children were observed receiving care in Grange Hall which is not licensed childcare space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 25, 2025): “The program has been relocated to the Bear Run Room which is included in our current Early Learning Center certification.”
Citation
Sep 11, 2025
Inspection
Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2)
The files for Facility person #1, #3, and #4 and Staff person #2, who were observed having direct contact with children, lacked Health Assessments and tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 25, 2025): “Facility person #1 has completed their TB test with a negative result as of 9/25/25. They're in the process of getting their physical completed and will not be permitted to work until they complete that requirement. Staff person #2 has completed their physical on 9/18/25 and received a negative TB…”
Citation
Sep 11, 2025
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Staff person - 18 yrs. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(b)
Facility persons #1, #3 and #4 were observed to be supervising children and functioning as staff persons while a review of their files revealed that they were under the age of 18.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 25, 2025): “Facility persons #1, #3, and #4 will not be permitted to supervise children due to not meeting the minimum age requirement of 18 years old.”
Citation
Sep 11, 2025
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Each child 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(a)
On 9/11/25 approximately 10 School Aged children including 2 Older School Aged children and 8 Younger School Aged children were observed receiving childcare. These 10 children lacked individual records.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 25, 2025): “Each child enrolled in the program now has an individual folder which will maintain their required documents for enrollment in the program.”
Citation
Sep 11, 2025
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
The files for Facility persons #1, #3, and #4 and Staff person #2 did not contain verification of childcare experience, education, and training prior to service at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 25, 2025): “All individuals were given instructions on how to obtain documentation of their prior trainings, experience and education prior to starting with the program. This information will be maintained in their staff files.”
Citation
Sep 11, 2025
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iv)
The files for Facility persons #1, #3, and #4 and Staff person #2 lacked proof of qualifications for education in the form of a diploma, transcript, or letter signed by a representative or the experiential, educational or training entity.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 25, 2025): “All individuals were instructed to get their current school transcripts as a requirement for their staff files.”
Citation
Sep 11, 2025
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(3)
The files for Facility person #1, #3, and #4 and Staff person #2, who were observed having direct contact with children, lacked Health Assessments and tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 25, 2025): “All individuals were given instructions on how to set up an appointment to get their health assessment and TB screening completed. Individuals will be submitting their health assessment and TB results once that appointment has been completed.”
Citation
Sep 11, 2025
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
The files for Facility persons #1, #3, and #4 and Staff person #2 lacked two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the suitability to serve as a facility person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 25, 2025): “All individuals were provided instructions to obtain two written reference letters for their staff files. The were provided the details that the letters are not permitted to be from family members.”
Citation
Nov 1, 2024
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Lidded waste receptacles 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(i)
The waste receptacles located in the boys and girl's restrooms lacked lids.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 24, 2025): “The facility is looking into lids for the built-in trashcans that are currently in the restrooms. If there are options available for lids, those will be ordered and installed. If not, the built-in trash cans will be removed and stand alone cans with a lid and foot pedal will be purchased and put in…”
Citation
Nov 1, 2024
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Small Toys and Objects 55 Pa. Code §3270.103
A container of glue sticks labeled, "Small parts: not for children under 3 years," was located on a low shelf in a classroom where 2-year-old children who are still placing objects in their mouths were receiving care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 26, 2024): “The container of glue sticks were removed from the low shelf and placed up on a shelf in the teacher's closet that is out of reach of all students. Those materials will be taken out of the closet and used for the older students when their classes are in session but put away when the children under…”
Citation
Nov 1, 2024
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
The last documented Emergency Drill was conducted on 11/7/23.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 24, 2025): “The director will be running an emergency drill the week of December 2nd to fulfill the annual requirement. An updated emergency drill form will be submitted to the state inspector after that drill has been successfully completed and documented.”
Citation
Oct 3, 2024
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
In Room 1631 and 1635 there was hand sanitizer labeled, "Keep out of Reach of Children," that was observed on a low shelf accessible to the child in care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 15, 2024): “All hand sanitizer on low shelves that were accessible to the children have been relocated to a higher location that is out of reach of the children.”
Citation
Oct 3, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(7)
During the Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Inspection, it was discovered that the facility has not been providing the parents with the original accidents, injury, and illness reports.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 31, 2024): “The SOP for accident/injury reports will be updated to outline the requirements that staff need to fulfill when completing the form for any incident that happens to a child within our care.”
Citation
Nov 15, 2023
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
Observed outlets on Christmas Trees in Room 1631 and Room 1635 that lacked a protective outlet covers. These outlets were accessible to the children in care who were 5 years of age or younger.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 3, 2024): “Outlet covers were placed in the opened outlets so that children are not able to place any objects in those exposed outlets.”
Citation
Nov 15, 2023
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
Observed Clorox Disinfecting Wipes and Wet Ones, labeled Keep out of Reach of Children, on a low shelf in Room 1632 that was accessible to the children in care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 3, 2024): “The Clorox wipes and wet ones were removed from the low shelf and placed in the locked cabinet in the classroom.”
Citation
Nov 15, 2023
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Arts and crafts non-toxic 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(e)
Observed a can of shaving cream, labeled keep out of the reach of children, in the cabinet with the other art/craft supplies.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 3, 2024): “The shaving cream was removed from the cabinet and thrown away in a trash can outside of the preschool area.”
Citation
Nov 15, 2023
Inspection
Health & medication
Health information 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)
The file for Child #1 contained a Health Report that lacked a date and therefore it could not be determined when it was completed.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 1, 2024): “The preschool director will be getting an updated Health Report from the parent of Child #1 that will include that specific date.”
Citation
Nov 15, 2023
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
Although Staff #3 and #4 contained Pennsylvania Health and Safety Updated training at the time of the Renewal Inspection it was observed that Staff #3 and #4 had not completed the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Updated by the compliance date of 12/30/22 as set forth in Announcement C-22-06.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 3, 2024): “No additional trainings need to be completed by staff #3 and #4. Completion certificates are located in the staff's binders as well as recorded in PD Registry.”
Citation
Nov 15, 2023
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
Staff person #2 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated (8/23/18).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 1, 2024): “Staff #2 has completed the Mandated Reporter Training that is required by the state on 12/29/2023. The completion certificate has been updated in the staff's binder.”
Citation
Nov 15, 2023
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
The staff file #1 did not contain an evaluation completed within the previous 12 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 1, 2024): “The preschool director has completed that staff's evaluation and placed a copy of the evaluation in the staff's binder.”
Citation
Nov 15, 2023
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
The file for Staff #3, lacked documentation for 1 hour of the required 12 hours of annual childcare training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 26, 2024): “Staff #3 will be completing an additional 1 hour of training to complete the required 12 hours of annual training.”
Citation
Nov 1, 2022
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
In Room 1631, 1632, and 1635 there were surge protectors under the teacher's desk missing multiple outlet covers. These outlets were accessible to children 5 years of age and younger.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2022): “Outlet covers were purchased and installed in all surge protectors that were missing covers.”
Citation
Nov 1, 2022
Inspection
Health & medication
Written consent 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(6)
The medication in Room 1633 for Child #1 lacked written parental consent. The medication in Room 1632 for Child #2 lacked written parental consent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 12, 2022): “Parental consent form for Child #1 was signed by the parent/guardian and placed back in the medication bag in the classroom. Parental consent form for Child #2 was updated for the Auvi-Q medication. The Zyrtec medication was also added to the medication bag to go along with the parental consent…”
Citation
Nov 1, 2022
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
The facility lacked a written Prevention of Shaken Baby, Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma, and Child Maltreatment Requirements Policy.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2022): “The Cranberry Township Early Learning Center has developed a Prevention of Shaken Baby, Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma, and Child Maltreatment Policy.”
Citation
Aug 22, 2022
Complaint investigation
Food & feeding
Potentially hazardous food refrigerated 55 Pa. Code §3270.161(d)
Child lunches brought from home containing potentially hazardous foods were not refrigerated.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 21, 2022): “The Cranberry Township Early Learning Center will be developing a policy to ensure that lunches brought by the participants will be screened by the program staff and placed in the refrigerators to keep any perishable items at the proper temperature before the food is consumed.”
Citation
Aug 22, 2022
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Staff person #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, and #10 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/CPR.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 26, 2022): “The Cranberry Township Early Learning Center staff will complete the required First-Aid/CPR training prior to being in the care of the children. All staff completed the updated course on 8/25/2022.”
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file for staff person #1, hired provisionally with a start date of 9-13-21, had an NSOR verification certificate dated 10-13-21 and lacked verification of application for the NSOR verification certificate at their start date to be a provisional hire.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 24, 2021): “The application for the NSOR verification has been added to the staff's file. The NSOR clearance is also in the staff's file.”
Citation
Nov 4, 2021
Inspection
Building & playground safety
General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.21
In room 1635, there were several push pins with sharp edges in an unlocked drawer in the teacher's desk that were accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 24, 2021): “This was corrected at the time of the inspection. The items found were placed in a locked closet that is not accessible to the children.”
“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
Violation found
Aug 22, 2022
Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.
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.
About this center
Capacity
138 children
Certificate status
Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through
Feb 11, 2027
Operator
Cranberry Township
Phone
—
State certificate #
CER-00251609
Common questions
Has Cranberry Early Learning Center had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 7 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 Feb 20, 2026 (supervision): “Staff Person #1, qualified to be an Aide, and Volunteer #2 were observed to be unsupervised, caring for children in the Gymnasium.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Cranberry Early Learning Center?
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 Cranberry Early Learning Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Mar 19, 2020. 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 Cranberry Early Learning Center compare with other daycares in Cranberry Township?
It is #6 of 12 centers in Cranberry Township 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 Cranberry Early Learning Center last inspected?
Feb 20, 2026 (unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
Who runs Cranberry Early Learning Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Cranberry Township.
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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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