Cross Cut Child Care Center is a certified child care center in Hastings, PA, with capacity for 46 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 36 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (10 of 36). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #10 of 38 centers in Cambria County and has more citations per inspection than 64% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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The health and safety training on file for Staff #2 was observed not to be within 90 days of hire. This is evidenced by DOH 5/5/25 and training done on 10/21/25 and 10/22/25.
Staff #1 and staff #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
It was observed that Staff person #2 did not comply with CPSL and Chapter 3490. This is evidenced by the DOH being 11/4/2024 and State Police clearance being 11/12/24; Child Abuse clearance being 11/19/24; DHS FBI clearance being 11/13/24.
It was observed in the infant room the sheets in the cribs were loose and not properly fitted to the mattress. A large air machine used to blow up the bouncy house was observed in the large motor room accessible to children.
In the locked medicine box, it was observed that an Epi-pen did not have the original prescription container with the name of the child for whom the medication is intended.
The most up to date health assessment on file for Staff person #1 was observed to be greater than 24 months. This is evidenced by the health assessment being dated 5/24/2022 to 11/6/2024.
The Financial agreement on file for Child #4 was observed not to have documentation of the child's date of admission.
The Emergency contact form and the Financial Agreement on file for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #4 were observed not to have documentation of being reviewed once every 6 months.
In the facility's Big Dipper room, a container of Secret Antiperspirant/Deodorant labeled "keep out of the reach of children" was observed to be stored in a file cabinet drawer that was not locked and accessible to children. In the facilities transition area between the indoor and outdoor place spaces a can of Bee Spray labeled "keep out of the reach of children" was observed on a shelf that was accessible to children.
The facilities indoor and outdoor play spaces were observed to lack a first-aid kit.
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A blanket being stored with rest equipment in the Twinkling Stars room failed to have a label for a specific child but was identified by staff as belonging to a specific child.
The file for child #2, an infant at enrollment and now a young toddler did not contain documentation of an updated health report at least every 6 months as evidenced by health reports in the file dated 07/25/2022 and 06/26/2023.
The facility was observed to have an emergency plan that addressed children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions, but their emergency plan failed to address accommodations for infants and toddlers.
The file for staff person #1 did not contain documentation that Staff person #1 had completed the Health and Safety CCDBG 1 hour update, which was required to be completed prior to 12/30/2022.
The file for child #1 was observed to contain an emergency contact form that did not include the enrolling parents work phone number
The facilities indoor and outdoor spaces were observed to lack a conspicuously displayed written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency.
The facility was observed to lack a posting of the emergency plan in a conspicuous location.
The facility was observed to have imbedded play equipment with a bed of wooden mulch that measured less than 9" deep at all measured locations (swings, ladders, slides, platforms).
Staff person #1, has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Get Started with Center-Based Care-Revised 2022.
The facility was observed to have an Emergency Plan that did not include provisions for continuity of operations, or details of the role of volunteers in the event of an emergency at the facility.
The facility lacked documentation that the parent of each enrolled child was provided a letter explaining the emergency procedures.
In the Girl's bathroom, Lysol cleaning spray and Lucky Super Soft wipes were observed to be stored on a small table accessible to children.
The fascia board on the portico over the exterior door to the outdoor play space is deteriorated, cracked, peeling and in general poor repair. The mulch in the play area surrounding the embedded play equipment measures less than 6" in depth. The electric panel boxes mounted to the ride side wall in the indoor Gross Motor Space, present with sharp metal corners that are
The wall just below the white board in the Shooting Stars room has an area where the dry wall is damaged, and the paint is peeling.
In the Shooting Stars room there was a small metal piece that appeared to be a pen clip was observed to be lying on the floor.
The file for child #1, and #3 was observed to lack an updated health report at least every 6 months.
The file for Child #2 was observed to lack a health report that included an assessment of an acute or chronic health problem or special need and recommendations for treatment or services, including information regarding abnormal results of screening tests for vision, hearing or lead poisoning
The facility was observed to be using an indoor space for Gross Motor play that is not licensed for use as a child care space.
The facility was observed to lack an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
The facility lacked documentation of a manual test of the fire detection System once every 30 days
The facility was observed to lack a policy on Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma.
staff person #2 has not completed the following required per-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric first-aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
The facility was observed to lack a posting or other documented method of providing the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.
The file for staff person(s) #1, #2, #3, & #4 was observed to lack documentation of having completed an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
The file of staff #1 with a start date in care with children of 9-27-21 had a late PA State Police clearance due to the fact it was dated 10-27-21.
The file of child #1 lacked an emergency contact form with the policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $41.00 | $26.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $41.00 | $26.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $39.00 | $26.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $39.00 | $26.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $39.00 | $26.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $39.00 | $26.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $39.00 | $26.00 |
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.
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Common questions
Has Cross Cut Child Care Center 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 21, 2024 (background checks): “It was observed that Staff person #2 did not comply with CPSL and Chapter 3490. This is evidenced by the DOH being 11/4/2024 and State Police clearance being 11/12/24; Child Abuse clearance being 11/19/24; DHS FBI…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Cross Cut Child Care Center?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Cross Cut Child Care Center since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Cross Cut Child Care Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Feb 20, 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 Cross Cut Child Care Center compare with other daycares in Cambria County?
It is tied for #10 of 38 centers in Cambria County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 64% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Cross Cut Child Care Center last inspected?
Nov 19, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Cross Cut Child Care Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $41.00 for newborn, $41.00 for infant, $39.00 for young toddler, $39.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Cross Cut Child Care Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Cross Cut Church 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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