Hundred Acre Woods Daycare & Learning Center
Hundred Acre Woods Daycare & Learning Center is a certified child care center in Connellsville, PA, with capacity for 56 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 51 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (22 of 51). 7 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 7 centers in Connellsville and has more citations per inspection than 80% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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The staff file for Staff person #1 contained a current State Police clearance dated 9/16/26 which was not renewed within 60 months of the previously dated 5/4/21 State Police clearance expiring. Staff person #1 also lacked a valid DHS FBI clearance; the DHS FBI clearance on file is dated 6/8/21 which is more than 60 months old, and a DOE FBI clearance dated 9/9/26 was observed which is not an acceptable clearance for childcare. The staff file for Staff person #2 contained a current State Police clearance dated 6/20/26, a current Child Abuse clearance dated 7/1/26 and a current DHS FBI clearance dated 7/10/26 all of which were not renewed within 60 months of the previously dated 6/4/21 State Police clearance, 6/7/21 Child Abuse clearance and 6/23/21 DHS FBI clearance expiring. The staff file for Staff person #3 contained a current DHS FBI clearance dated 3/19/26 which was not renewed within 60 months of the previously dated 1/19/21 DHS FBI clearance expiring.
In Room #1, a 3-tier white plastic storage cart was observed to contain adult scissors inside an unlocked top drawer and accessible to children in care. Another pair of adult scissors were observed stored inside a green supply caddy that was placed on a bookshelf that was still within reach of the children in care.
Upstairs, in the School Age Room, a large plastic grey storage bin that contained toy cars was observed to be cracked in multiple places causing pinch points, rough edges, and not be in good repair.
The refrigerator in Room #3 was observed to lack a thermometer.
The staff file for Staff person #2, was observed to lack a current health assessment; the most recent health assessment on file is dated 5/29/24 which is more than 24 months old.
The facility lacked documentation of conducting an annual emergency drill for 2026; the last documented drill on file is dated 5/1/25.
In Room 3, at approximately 10:40am, one staff and six children of mixed ages (1 infant, 1 young toddler, 3 older toddlers and 1 older school age child) were observed. Therefore, the staff: child ratio was exceeded by two children.
The staff file for Staff person #1, Staff person #2, Staff person #6, and Staff person #9 contained a current National Sex Offender Register (NSOR) check dated 3/12/25 which was not renewed within 60 months of the previously dated 2/21/20 NSOR check expiring. The staff file for Staff person #5 contained a current NSOR check dated 3/11/25 which was not renewed within 60 months of the previously dated 2/21/20 NSOR check expiring. The staff file for Staff person #3 contained a current NSOR check dated 4/2/25 and a current Child Abuse clearance dated 9/17/25 both of which were not renewed within 60 months of the previously dated 2/21/20 NSOR check and 7/17/20 Child Abuse clearance expiring. The staff file for Staff person #4 (See IS Code Sheet) was observed to contain a disclosure statement dated 8/21/25 that was not signed at time of hire per the Child Protective Service Law (CPSL). The staff file for Staff person #9 contained a current Child Abuse clearance dated 9/7/25 and a current State Police clearance dated 9/12/25 both of which were not renewed within 60 months of the previously dated 7/30/20 Child Abuse and 7/25/20 State Police clearances expiring.
In Room 4 (Toddler Room) in the top pink drawer of a 10-drawer rainbow rolling cart was a pair of adult scissors accessible to the toddlers in care.
In Room 4 (Toddler Room) a Dermasil Aloe Fresh body lotion labeled, 'Keep Out of Reach of Children' was observed stored inside a canvas storage cube in the bottom right corner of shelving unit that is accessible to the toddlers in care.
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On the second floor, in the School Age room, two windows located inside the bathroom, which are accessible to children in care, were observed to not be restricted and able to open more than 6 inches.
In Room 4 (Toddler Room) a bottle of children's Motrin that was stored on the top shelf of a wooden bookshelf unit was observed to lack the name of the child whom the medication is intended for.
The staff file for Staff person #7, contained a current health assessment dated 9/16/25 which was conducted more than 24 months from the previously dated 6/1/23 health assessment on file. The staff file for Staff person #8, contained a current health assessment dated 6/5/25 which was conducted more than 24 months from the previously dated 5/4/23 health assessment on file.
Upon review of the facility's 30-day fire testing documentation, the following tests were observed to have been conducted more than 30 days apart: 3/5/25 to 4/5/25 (31 days), 5/30/25 to 7/3/25 (34 days), and 7/3/25 to 8/3/25 (31 days).
The staff file for Staff person #3 contained current mandated reporter training dated 9/4/25 which was not renewed within 60 months from the previously existing mandated reporter certificate dated 8/11/20. The staff file for Staff person #6 contained current mandated reporter training dated 8/29/25 which was not renewed within 60 months from the previously existing mandated reporter certificate dated7/25/20.
The child file for Child #2 was observed to contain a current emergency contact information form that lacked the health insurance name and policy number.
The child file for Child #1 was observed to contain a current emergency contact information form that lacked the address for one of the designated release persons listed.
In Room 1, upon entering thru the door on the left, an electrical outlet located underneath the dry erase board was observed to be missing one protective outlet covering.
In the main entryway the following toxics labeled 'Keep Out of Reach of Children' were observed inside two children's cubbies and accessible to the children in care: Victoria Secret Fragrance Mist, two Bath and Body Works Pocketbac hand sanitizer, and Aveeno baby lotion.
The following ceiling tiles were observed to not be kept clean as evidence by having water spots from a previous leak that has since been repaired: Two ceiling tiles above the stairs leading to the School Age room and one ceiling tile to the right of the TV in Room 3.
In the outdoor play space, on the side used by the preschool and school age children, peeling/chipping paint was observed along the base of the exterior wall of the facility.
In Room 4, the portable sink located to the left of the door was observed to lack a handwashing sign. In Room 1 the diapering area was observed to lack a handwashing sign.
At approximately 1:00pm in Room 1 Staff person #1 failed to ensure their hands, as well as the child's hands, were washed after an observed diaper change due to a source of running water not being present in the diaper changing area.
The fence to the right of the outdoor playground was observed to have fallen down allowing the area of mulch to be accessible to the infants and toddler who use the outdoor play space.
At approximately 1:00pm in Room 1, after an observed diaper change, Staff person #1 failed to ensure the child's hands were washed before they returned to their resting mat.
At approximately 1:00pm in Room 1, after an observed diaper change, Staff person #1 was observed to not immediately discard the soiled pull up into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can until completing the diaper change. The plastic lined covered can used to discard the soiled pull up was not hands free.
At approximately 1:00pm in Room 1, Staff person #1 was observed changing a child's soiled pull up on the carpeted floor without a pad or surface covering.
At approximately 1:00pm in Room 1 Staff person #1 was observed to not wash their hands after a diaper change.
Upon review of the facility's 30-day fire testing documentation, the following tests were observed to have been conducted more than 30 days apart: 11/1/24 to 1/20/25 (80 days).
In Room 1 a stapler was observed on a shelf approximately 1 foot from the ground and accessible to the preschool age children in care. Also in Room 1, to the back right portion of the room, an L shaped steel bracket was observed approximately 2.5 feet from the ground and at a height where children in care could potential injury themselves on it.
2nd CITATION: When tested the hot water coming from the restroom to the right of the office, which is used by the children in care to wash their hands, tested at 117° F. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 12/11/24
2ND CITATION: In the upstairs School Age Room 5/6, 3 ceiling tiles located above the teacher desk were observed to not be kept clean as evidence by having water spots from an unknown source. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 12/11/24
At approximately 1:35pm in Room 3, during nap time, the room was observed to lack adequate lighting thus making is difficult for staff to see the children's faces in order to properly supervise the children as they napped.
The letter to the parents explaining the emergency procedure does not address annual emergency drills, lockdown, or accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.
The facility was observed to have two relatively large rhododendron plants, which are considered toxic, in the outdoor play space used by children in care.
When tested the hot water coming from the restroom to the right of the office and the restroom to the right of the main entry way, which are both used by the children in care to wash their hands, both tested at 117° F.
In Room 1, the following ceiling tiles were observed to not be kept clean as evidence by having water spots from an unknown source: 1 tile near the glass exit door and 3 ceiling tiles near the windows of the dramatic play area. In the upstairs School Age Room 5/6, 2 ceiling tiles were observed to not be kept clean as evidence by having water spots from an unknown source.
At approximately 1:35pm in Room 3, during nap time, the room was observed to lack adequate lighting thus making is difficult for staff to see the children's faces in order to properly supervise the children as they napped.
In Room 1 the source of running water for handwashing was observed to be across the room, approximately twelve and a half feet, from the diaper changing area.
In Room 1, where older toddlers receive care, a plastic sensory bin stored on a lower shelf approximately 15 inches from the floor was observed to contain multiple plastic skeleton, plastic bats and plastic spider toy rings that measured less than 1 inch in diameter and accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
At approximately 1:30pm in Room 4, during nap time, two cots were observed to not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides of the cot while children slept, as evidenced by two sides of the cots were approximately 10 inches or less from toy shelving units.
The child file for Child #4, who is a preschool age child, was observed to contain an updated health report dated 10/9/24 which was conducted more than 12 months from the previously dated 9/11/23 health report on file
The child file for Child #1, contained an initial health report that is dated more than 60 days after initial enrollment.
The staff file for Staff person #1 was observed to contain fire safety trainings that were conducted more than 12 months apart; those fire safety trainings are dated 8/15/24 and 4/12/23.
The child file for Child #5, who has been enrolled for more than 6 months, lacked a child service report.
Room 1, Room 3, Room 4, and Room 5/6 were observed to lack a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency and posted in every childcare space.
The child file for Child #2 contained a financial agreement and emergency contact form that were not reviewed and signed by the parent every 6 months; the financial agreement and emergency contact forms were last reviewed and signed on 3/1/24. The child file for Child #3 contained a current financial agreement and emergency contact form that were not reviewed and signed by the parent every 6 months; the two most recent reviews of the emergency contact form were signed on 5/29/24 and 5/10/23 and the financial agreement form was last reviewed and signed on 9/20/24 and 5/10/23. The child file for Child #5 contained a current financial agreement and emergency contact form that were not reviewed and signed by the parent every 6 months; the two most recent reviews of the emergency contact form were signed on 9/22/24 and 2/19/24 and the financial agreement form was last reviewed and signed on 9/20/24 and 2/19/24.
The child file for Child #3 lacked an initial health report.
The staff file for Staff person #1 lacked documentation of having participated in annual emergency plan training for 2024; the last documented training was dated 4/27/23.
The letter to the parents explaining the emergency plan does not address annual emergency drills.
The embedded outdoor play structure was observe to lack the required amount of loose-fill that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (USCPSC).
The outdoor playground was observed to contain an open area of mulch and considered accessible to the infants and toddler who use the space.
The facility emergency plan was observed to lack accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
“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) | $50.00 | $45.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $50.00 | $45.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $50.00 | $45.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $50.00 | $45.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $50.00 | $45.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $45.00 | $40.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $45.00 | $40.00 |
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 Hundred Acre Woods Daycare & Learning Center had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 4 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 Sep 14, 2026 (background checks): “The staff file for Staff person #1 contained a current State Police clearance dated 9/16/26 which was not renewed within 60 months of the previously dated 5/4/21 State Police clearance expiring. Staff person #1 also…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Hundred Acre Woods Daycare & Learning Center?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Hundred Acre Woods Daycare & Learning Center since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Hundred Acre Woods Daycare & Learning Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Jan 28, 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 Hundred Acre Woods Daycare & Learning Center compare with other daycares in Connellsville?
It is #6 of 7 centers in Connellsville by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 80% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Hundred Acre Woods Daycare & Learning Center last inspected?
Sep 14, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Hundred Acre Woods Daycare & Learning Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $50.00 for newborn, $50.00 for infant, $50.00 for young toddler, $50.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Hundred Acre Woods Daycare & Learning Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Penny Wiltrout.
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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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