Creative Adventures/Sheridan Terrace Elem School
Creative Adventures/Sheridan Terrace Elem School is a certified child care center in Irwin, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 12 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #3 of 17 centers in Irwin and has fewer citations per inspection than 72% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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The emergency contact forms were missing from the gym where the children were receiving care at the time of the inspection.
Three containers of disinfecting wipes were observed on an open storage shelf accessible to school age children receiving care in the classroom.
The updates to the fire safety training on file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 12 months between trainings on 2.10.23 and 3.31.24.
The emergency contact form for Child #1 lacked the health insurance policy number for the child.
The emergency contact form on file for child #1 is lacking the enrolling parents phone number.
The two most recent FBI clearances on file for staff person #1 are dated in an interval which exceeds 5 years or 60 months The child abuse clearance on file for staff person #2 is for volunteer purposes, making it invalid. The disclosure statement on file for staff person #2 is an expired version of the document, making it invalid.
Observed an Epi-Pen in the locked medication box which lacks written parental consent for administration.
The most recent health assessment on file for staff person #1 is dated more than 24 months ago.
The facility lacks documentation of an emergency drill held in calendar year 2021.
The file for child #1 lacks the complete address of the parent-designated release person(s).
The file for Facility Person #1 lacked documentation that they had requested their NSOR prior to starting in a child care taking position. The request on file was dated for 11 months prior to starting. A completed NSOR Certificate was not on file within 45 days of starting.
An expired EpiPen and a bottle of Zyrtec intended for an enrolled child were observed in the medication box.
“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.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $33.00 | $20.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $33.00 | $20.00 |
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 Creative Adventures/Sheridan Terrace Elem School had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 2 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 Nov 7, 2022 (background checks): “The two most recent FBI clearances on file for staff person #1 are dated in an interval which exceeds 5 years or 60 months The child abuse clearance on file for staff person #2 is for volunteer purposes, making it…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Creative Adventures/Sheridan Terrace Elem School?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Creative Adventures/Sheridan Terrace Elem School since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Creative Adventures/Sheridan Terrace Elem School’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Jul 31, 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 Creative Adventures/Sheridan Terrace Elem School compare with other daycares in Irwin?
It is #3 of 17 centers in Irwin by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 72% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Creative Adventures/Sheridan Terrace Elem School last inspected?
Nov 10, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Creative Adventures/Sheridan Terrace Elem School cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $33.00 for young school-age, $33.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Creative Adventures/Sheridan Terrace Elem School?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Creative Adventures Learning Center 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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