Great Expectations Child Care and Early LRNG CTR
308 Unity Plz, Latrobe, PA 15650 · Westmoreland County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months
Keystone STAR 4
Great Expectations Child Care and Early LRNG CTR is a certified child care center in Latrobe, PA, with capacity for 164 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 25 violations, 7 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (7 of 25). 1 citation came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #23 of 85 centers in Westmoreland County and has more citations per inspection than 57% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
More citations than 57% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#23 of 85 centers in Westmoreland County
7
Core-safety citations
18
Other citations
6
Inspections
0
Complaint investigations that found violations
25 citations from 7 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 23, 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
7
Health & medication
5
Background checks
3
Supervision
3
Training & qualifications
2
Records & paperwork
2
Emergency preparedness
2
Staff ratios
1
Citations, newest first
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file for Staff #1 contained a disclosure statement that expired on 1/31/25 per Announcement C-25-01.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 30, 2026): “Employee's disclosure statement was on the incorrect form. Employee signed the corrected form.”
Citation
Jul 29, 2024
Inspection
Building & playground safety
No cigarette butts 55 Pa. Code §3270.68(b)
A cigarette butt was observed in the outdoor playground space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 26, 2024): “The cigarette butt was removed and administration spoke with the tenants next door and reminded them to dispose of their trash in the proper receptacle to prevent it from blowing into the playground in the future.”
Citation
Jul 29, 2024
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
The fence in the outdoor play space had an unattached bottom pole which made the fence unsecure, and part of the fence was loose cause sharp fencing pieces to stick out. The outdoor play space surfacing had areas of deterioration that pose a tripping hazard and small pieces to the children in care while utilizing the outdoor play space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 26, 2024): “A playground company was called and repaired the play surface spots. The fence pole was reattached and repaired.”
Citation
Jul 29, 2024
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
It was observed that the diapering areas in the lower preschool room and older toddler area was lacking a handwashing sign.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 26, 2024): “While the handwashing sign was present at the sinks, admin was advised that a second sign should be attached to the changing table itself as an additional handwashing reminder. Additional handwashing signs were added to the changing tables themselves.”
Citation
Jul 29, 2024
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
It was observed in the Preschool 5 classroom that there were foam blocks with teeth marks and pieces missing making the blocks not in good repair.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 26, 2024): “Foam blocks were disposed of and replaced with a wooden block.”
Citation
Jul 29, 2024
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 two most recent health assessment forms on file for Child #1 are dated 5/3/23 and 6/5/24 making them more than 12 months apart.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 26, 2024): “The child's most recent health assessment is on file. Administration will stay on top of families and remind them to schedule health assessments in a timely fashion.”
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
Staff person #3 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #3 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric CPR and First Aid.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 9, 2023): “Staff person #3 is an emergency medical technician (EMT) and has a valid Pediatric CPR and First Aid. The card has been reprinted to reflect the verbiage requested.”
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Staff person #3 (See LIS for hire date) had a State Police clearance dated 12/29/22 but the request was still pending therefore it was not a complete clearance making it invalid. Staff person #3 was observed to be working alone in the preschool room with a group of children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 9, 2023): “Staff person #3¿s state police clearance was on a computer file and needed to be printed. It was printed same day for on-site inspectors.”
Similar Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.51
At approximately 10:57AM it was observed that staff person #1 and staff person #3 were outside in the play yard with 16 preschool children. It was observed that Staff person #1 permitted a preschool child to go into the classroom to use the restroom while Staff person #1 stood in the doorway between the outside play yard and the preschool classroom. Staff person #1 was not able to be physically present in both the outdoor play yard and the preschool room simultaneously.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2023): “Ratios are strictly monitored and maintained within the facility. The incident above involved a teacher watching her student use the bathroom from the doorway while the rest of her class continued to play. The staff person involved was retrained that she cannot properly supervise her class while…”
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
At approximately 10:57AM it was observed that staff person #1 and staff person #3 were outside in the play yard with 16 preschool children. It was observed that Staff person #1 permitted a preschool child to go into the classroom to use the restroom while Staff person #1 stood in the doorway between the outside play yard and the preschool classroom. Staff person #1 was not able to be physically present in both the outdoor play yard and the preschool room simultaneously.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2023): “Ratios are strictly monitored and maintained within the facility. The incident above involved a teacher watching her student use the bathroom from the doorway while the rest of her class continued to play. The staff person involved was retrained that she cannot properly supervise her class while…”
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
At approximately 10:57AM it was observed that staff person #1 and staff person #3 were outside in the play yard with 16 preschool children. It was observed that Staff person #1 permitted a preschool child to go into the classroom to use the restroom while Staff person #1 stood in the doorway between the outside play yard and the preschool classroom. Staff person #1 was not able to be physically present in both the outdoor play yard and the preschool room simultaneously.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2023): “Ratios are strictly monitored and maintained within the facility. The incident above involved a teacher watching her student use the bathroom from the doorway while the rest of her class continued to play. The staff person involved was retrained that she cannot properly supervise her class while…”
Citation
Jul 11, 2023
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Small Toys and Objects 55 Pa. Code §3270.103
In the Older Toddler Room there were foam blocks with teeth marks and pieces missing.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 9, 2023): “Foam blocks were removed from the classroom and replaced with a different block toy.”
Citation
Jul 11, 2023
Inspection
Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
The initial health assessment for Staff person #4 (see LIS code sheet for hire date) was dated 12-27-21 which was conducted greater than 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 9, 2023): “Staff person #4¿s start date was 12/29/21 at the facility¿s sister site which had that staff person fully in compliance with health assessment and TB test guidelines. DHS inspectors on site informed administration that the employee must receive a new start date for the Latrobe site and gave her a…”
Citation
Jul 11, 2023
Inspection
Health & medication
Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)
The initial health assessment for Staff person #4 (see LIS code sheet for hire date) with the TB screening dated 12-29-21 was conducted greater that 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 9, 2023): “Staff person #4¿s start date was 12/29/21 at the facility¿s sister site which had that staff person fully in compliance with health assessment and TB test guidelines. DHS inspectors on site informed administration that the employee must receive a new start date for the Latrobe site and gave her a…”
Citation
Jul 11, 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)
The smoke detection test log included dates from 10-18-22 to 11-18-22 which are more than 30 days apart.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 9, 2023): “Smoke detectors are tested monthly (every 30 days). Administration will be mindful that some months contain 31 days and will take that into account when testing smoke detectors.”
Citation
Jul 11, 2023
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Staff person #3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric CPR and First Aid.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 9, 2023): “Staff person #3 is an emergency medical technician (EMT) and has a valid Pediatric CPR and First Aid. The card has been reprinted to reflect the verbiage requested.”
Citation
Jul 11, 2023
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
Staff person #2's file includes only one reference from a non-family member. The second reference was from a family member.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 9, 2023): “Staff person #2 obtained a new letter of reference from a non-family member.”
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The disclosure statement on file for staff persons #1, #,2, #9, #10, #11, and #12 contain an expired version of the disclosure statement, making it invalid.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 1, 2022): “The staff persons above have signed the new version of the disclosure statement.”
Citation
Jul 6, 2022
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
The facility's emergency plan was not updated by 07/01/22 to include volunteer training, a plan for practice drills, and a plan for continuity of operations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 2, 2022): “The facility's emergency plan has been updated to include volunteer training, a plan for practice drills, and a plan for continuity of operations.”
Citation
Jul 6, 2022
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
The two most recent emergency plan trainings on file for staff person #5 are dated more than 12 months apart.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 1, 2022): “The emergency plan training for staff person #5 has been completed and will continue to be updated no less than 12 months apart.”
Citation
Jul 6, 2022
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
In the children's bathroom located near the kitchen area, observed a water damaged tile above the middle stall.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 1, 2022): “The water damaged tile was replaced with a new bathroom ceiling tile and will be monitored to ensure it stays in good repair.”
Citation
Jul 6, 2022
Inspection
Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
The two most recent health assessments on file for staff person #14 are dated in an interval which exceeds 24 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 2, 2022): “The facility member in question received her health assessment and will continue to receive health assessments within 24 months.”
Citation
Jul 6, 2022
Inspection
Health & medication
Mantoux TB 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)
The file for staff person #9 contains the results of tuberculosis screening which is dated after staff person #9 began in a child care taking position.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 1, 2022): “The staff person above has a completed tuberculosis screening on file.”
Citation
Jul 6, 2022
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
The file for staff person #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, and staff person #13 contain verification of Health and Safety training completed before 9/30/16, making them invalid due to a change in regulation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 1, 2022): “The staff persons listed above have completed the new Health and Safety training.”
Citation
Jul 6, 2022
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
The two most recent updates to the agreement and emergency contact information on file for child #1, #2, #3, and #4 are dated in an interval which exceeds 6 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 2, 2022): “Enrollment Agreements and Emergency Contacts will be updated every 6 months.”
“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) | $54.50 | $54.50 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $54.50 | $54.50 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $53.00 | $53.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $53.00 | $53.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $48.50 | $48.50 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $45.00 | $45.00 |
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
164 children
Certificate status
Regular
Certificate valid through
May 23, 2027
Programs
PA Pre-K Counts
Operator
Westmoreland Capital Holdings LLC
Hours
Monday–Friday 6:15 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone
(724) 532-2500
State certificate #
CER-00259413
Common questions
Has Great Expectations Child Care and Early LRNG CTR 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 Mar 10, 2026 (background checks): “The file for Staff #1 contained a disclosure statement that expired on 1/31/25 per Announcement C-25-01.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Great Expectations Child Care and Early LRNG CTR?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Great Expectations Child Care and Early LRNG CTR since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Great Expectations Child Care and Early LRNG CTR’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Dec 27, 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 Great Expectations Child Care and Early LRNG CTR compare with other daycares in Westmoreland County?
It is #23 of 85 centers in Westmoreland County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 57% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Great Expectations Child Care and Early LRNG CTR last inspected?
Jul 23, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Great Expectations Child Care and Early LRNG CTR cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $54.50 for newborn, $54.50 for infant, $53.00 for young toddler, $53.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Great Expectations Child Care and Early LRNG CTR?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Westmoreland Capital Holdings 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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