Grandmas House LLC · Apollo
616 1st Street Ext, Apollo, PA 15613 · Armstrong County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months
2 complaint investigations found violations
Keystone STAR 4
Grandmas House LLC is a certified child care center in Apollo, PA, with capacity for 159 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times and confirmed violations in 2 complaint investigations. The state cited 35 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (16 of 35). 5 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #5 of 14 centers in Armstrong County and has more citations per inspection than 69% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
More citations than 69% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
#5 of 14 centers in Armstrong County
1
Core-safety citations
34
Other citations
6
Inspections
2
Complaint investigations that found violations
35 citations from 8 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 5 in the last 12 months · last inspected Apr 22, 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
16
Health & medication
9
Food & feeding
3
Emergency preparedness
2
Records & paperwork
2
Background checks
1
Other standards
1
Training & qualifications
1
Citations, newest first
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file for staff person #1 who was hired as an assistant group supervisor on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked state police, child abuse, and FBI clearances that were completed 60 months from the previous clearances. The state police clearances in the file are dated 5/10/20 and 5/16/25. The child abuse clearances in the file are dated 5/14/20 and 5/24/25. The FBI clearances in the file are dated 5/14/20 and 5/16/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 28, 2026): “Staff person submitted updated clearances.”
Citation
Apr 22, 2026
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
In the school-age classroom a plastic toy bin containing colored tiles was observed to be broken creating rough edges, sharp corners, and pinch and crush points.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 28, 2026): “Bin was discarded and replaced with new bin.”
Citation
Apr 22, 2026
Inspection
Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)
The file for child #1 who is a preschool child lacked a health report that was completed 12 months from the previous health report. The health reports in the file are dated 11/11/24 and 2/6/26.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 28, 2026): “Parent submitted updated child heath report.”
Citation
Apr 22, 2026
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
It was observed that an emergency drill was conducted on 10/6/25 the emergency drill was not documented and on file at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 28, 2026): “Emergency drill was documented on an emergency drill log.”
Citation
Apr 22, 2026
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
The file for child #2 lacked a parental update to the emergency contact information and financial agreement 6-months from the previous 6-month update. The updates in the file are dated 8/13/25 and 3/20/26.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 28, 2026): “Parent updated emergency contact and agreement information.”
Citation
Apr 3, 2025
Inspection
Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Dismissal policy 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)/3270.131(e)(3)
The file for child #1 lacked a child health report that was completed in the last 12 months. The child health report in the file is dated 2/21/24. The facility did not implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 11, 2025): “The child is suspended from childcare until an updated child health report form is submitted.”
Citation
Apr 10, 2024
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Letter to parents 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(e)
The facility was observed to lack documentation that the parent of each enrolled child was provided a letter explaining the emergency procedures.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 16, 2024): “A letter will be sent out to each family explaining the emergency procedures.”
Citation
Apr 10, 2024
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
There was an uncovered outlets on the wall under the board accessible to children 5 years of age in room C.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 13, 2024): “Outlet cover was immediately placed.”
Citation
Apr 10, 2024
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
The first - aid kit in the toddler room lacked gloves. The first - aid kit in the SA room lacked gauze pads, and tape.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 13, 2024): “Missing materials were immediately added to the first aid kits.”
Citation
Apr 10, 2024
Inspection
Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
There was chipped paint and plaster in the bathroom on the right-side wall by the toilet in room B. There was chipped paint on the blue wall under the phone in room B.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 17, 2024): “All areas of chipped paint will be sanded and repainted.”
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Citation
Apr 10, 2024
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
The boy's bathrooms lacked washing hand signs at each toilet and urinal.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 13, 2024): “Handwashing signs were immediately placed,”
Citation
Apr 10, 2024
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
There was a cracked clear bin in the toddler room. There were 2 cracked clear bins in the SA room. There was a brown kids couch with a hole exposing the wood. There was a clear cracked bin in room B. There was a clear cracked bin in room A There was a blue kids couch with hole in room D
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 13, 2024): “Cracked bins were immediately removed and replaced with new bins.”
Citation
Apr 10, 2024
Inspection
Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
The refrigerator in room A has a damage rubber on the door, preventing the door from closing properly and maintaining the temperature in the refrigerator higher that 45 degrees.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 13, 2024): “Refrigerator was removed from the classroom.”
Citation
Apr 10, 2024
Inspection
Health & medication
Original label 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(5)
The Aquaphor medication for child # 1 was expired. The medication expiration date was 7/22. The Eucerin Body Creme medication for child # 2 was expired. The medication expiration date was 12 /22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 13, 2024): “Expired medications will immediately be removed from the classroom and sent home with the parent or discarded.”
Citation
Apr 10, 2024
Inspection
Health & medication
Child's hands washed 55 Pa. Code §3270.134(a)
Staff # 1 did not wash the child's hands after diapering.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 13, 2024): “All classroom teachers will be retrained on proper diapering procedures and will be encouraged to refer to the procedures posted at their diaper changing stations.”
Citation
Apr 10, 2024
Inspection
Food & feeding
Potentially hazardous food refrigerated 55 Pa. Code §3270.161(d)
There was a lunchbox out of the refrigerator that contained yogurt.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 13, 2024): “Lunchbox was sent home with child.”
Citation
Feb 21, 2024
Complaint investigation
Health & medication
Immunization record 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)
The files for children #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 lacked a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 4, 2024): “Child immunization records were updated and parents provided exemption letters before the children returned to care.”
Citation
Feb 21, 2024
Complaint investigation
Health & medication
Dismissal policy 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)(3)
The files for children #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 lacked a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility did not implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 4, 2024): “Child immunization records were updated and parent exemption letters were submitted before children returned to care.”
Citation
Jul 5, 2023
Complaint investigation
Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
Per observation of video and staff statements, the gym ceiling, the indoor gross motor space, has leaked water. The leaking water is collected by containers placed on the gym floor.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 1, 2023): “Ceiling was immediately repaired and receipt was submitted to DHS.”
Citation
Jul 5, 2023
Complaint investigation
Other standards
General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.21
Per observation of video and staff statements, on 6/12/23 children were permitted to play in the gym near open containers of water, that had been placed on the floor to catch the water leaking through the gym ceiling.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 1, 2023): “The roof leak has been repaired and receipts submitted to DHS. Staff members were reminded that children are not permitted near open containers of water.”
Citation
Apr 4, 2023
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
There was peeling plaster pulling off the ceiling in the girls' and boys' bathroom. There was a base board pulling off the left wall by the sink in the preschool room. There was an empty water bottle, pieces of white paper, pieces of tires and leaves around the playground. There was damaged Landscape fabric weed barrier, with strings pulling off the material, creating a tripping hazard. There was a hole on the black chalk wall by the cabinet in the gym.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 1, 2023): “Peeling plaster in restrooms will be repaired by 6/9/23. Base board was secured to wall by sink in the early learner room. Trash and debris will be removed from the play yard. Frayed edges will be trimmed from landscape fabric in play yard. The hole on the chalkboard was immediately covered.”
Citation
Apr 4, 2023
Inspection
Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
There was peeling paint on the top border of the shelf under the right-side window in the infant room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 14, 2023): “Peeling paint on the border of shelf in the infant room was covered/repaired.”
Citation
Apr 4, 2023
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
There was a clear cracked bin in the preschool room. There was a clear cracked bin in the school age room. There was a broken pair of scissors assessable to children in the school age room. There was a hockey table with exposed splinters on the four corners and an exposed screw in the school age room. There was a broken pink toy lawn mower in the playground. There was a broken toy wagon in the playground.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 14, 2023): “Cracked bins were immediately discarded and replaced with new bins. The broken pair of scissors and broken play yard toys were immediately discarded. The corners of the hockey table were covered.”
Citation
Apr 4, 2023
Inspection
Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
The thermometer in the refrigerator in the preschool room was not operable. The refrigerator in the preschool room has a damage door handle. The door handle was only attached by the screw on the top.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 14, 2023): “The broken thermometer was immediately discarded and replaced with a new one. The refrigerator handle was secured to the door.”
Citation
Apr 4, 2023
Inspection
Health & medication
Disposable diapers 55 Pa. Code §3270.135(a)(3)
Staff #1 kept a soiled diaper on the changing table until she was done with the diaper change, instead of discarding it immediately into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 14, 2023): “Soiled diapers will be immediately discarded into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.”
Citation
Apr 4, 2023
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
According to the Fire Detection System Test Log, the tests were greater than 30 days apart from (12/2/22 to 1/3/23).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 14, 2023): “Directors will ensure that fire detection tests are done at least every 30 days.”
Citation
Apr 5, 2022
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.72(c)
There was a screen pulled out of the edges in the school age room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 6, 2022): “Screen edge was pushed back into place.”
Citation
Apr 5, 2022
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
There was a hole on the black chalk wall by the cabinet in the gym. In the school age room was an outlet cover cracked on the left top edge creating a cutting hazard for children in care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 6, 2022): “Hole and crack were covered.”
Citation
Apr 5, 2022
Inspection
Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
The playground ground door coming from outside has rust and peeling paint accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 6, 2022): “Door will be sanded.”
Citation
Apr 5, 2022
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
There was a cracked bin in the toddler room. There were 4 cracked bins, a cracked pink doll house and a green foam triangle climber seat that was ripped on the edges in the preschool room. There were 3 cracked bins in the school age room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 6, 2022): “Damaged toys and equipment were disposed of.”
Citation
Apr 5, 2022
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Clean, good repair, proper size 55 Pa. Code §3270.104(a)
There was a white plastic table with a hole on the left corner.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 6, 2022): “Hole was covered.”
Citation
Apr 5, 2022
Inspection
Health & medication
ACIP recommended immunization record /Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(1)
The file for Child #2 and 3 lacks documentation of a current influenza immunization as recommended by the ACIP.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 6, 2022): “We will require that children receive the recommended vaccinations and that documentation be submitted.”
Citation
Apr 5, 2022
Inspection
Health & medication
Medication log 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(7)
A medication log was not maintained for child # 4 Tylenol in the toddler room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 6, 2022): “Medication log was completed by parent.”
Citation
Apr 5, 2022
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii)
The file for staff #1 contained a current Mandated Reporter training certificate that pass 5 years. The certificates are dated 6/25/15-8/6/20.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 6, 2022): “Staff will update their mandated reporter trainings prior to 5 years from their last training.”
Citation
Apr 5, 2022
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(6)
The file for child #1 lacked swimming and wading parent consent signature on the emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 6, 2022): “N/A was marked in those sections.”
“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
Feb 21, 2024
Complaint investigation
2 violations cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found
Jul 5, 2023
Complaint investigation
2 violations 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.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $45.00 | $36.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $45.00 | $36.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $44.00 | $36.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $44.00 | $36.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $42.00 | $36.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $39.00 | $36.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $39.00 | $36.00 |
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
Capacity
159 children
Certificate status
Regular
Certificate valid through
Jul 9, 2027
Programs
PA Pre-K Counts
Operator
Grandmas House LLC
Hours
Monday–Friday 5:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone
(724) 478-1345
State certificate #
CER-00257294
Common questions
Has Grandmas House LLC had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 1 violation 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 Apr 22, 2026 (background checks): “The file for staff person #1 who was hired as an assistant group supervisor on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked state police, child abuse, and FBI clearances that were completed 60 months from the previous clearances. The…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Grandmas House LLC?
Pennsylvania lists 2 complaint investigations 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 Grandmas House LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Nov 24, 2025. 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 Grandmas House LLC compare with other daycares in Armstrong County?
It is #5 of 14 centers in Armstrong County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 69% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Grandmas House LLC last inspected?
Apr 22, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Grandmas House LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $45.00 for newborn, $45.00 for infant, $44.00 for young toddler, $44.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Grandmas House LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Grandmas House LLC.
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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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