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Kiddie Academy of Cranberry Township

1044 N Boundary Rd, Cranberry Township, PA 16066 · Butler County
3 core-safety citations in last 12 months 1 complaint investigation found violations Keystone STAR 4 (accredited)

Kiddie Academy of Cranberry Township is a certified child care center in Cranberry Township, PA, with capacity for 163 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 (accredited) rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 45 violations, 10 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (14 of 45). 14 citations came in the last 12 months, including 3 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #10 of 12 centers in Cranberry Township and has more citations per inspection than 90% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 90% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. Among the most cited
Tied for #10 of 12 centers in Cranberry Township
10 Core-safety citations
35 Other citations
5 Inspections
1 Complaint investigations that found violations
45 citations from 7 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 14 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jan 5, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Apr 17, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation found Jan 5, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jan 2, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Aug 13, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Jun 7, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation found Jun 7, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Mar 11, 2024 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety 14
Records & paperwork 9
Health & medication 8
Supervision 4
Background checks 3
Training & qualifications 3
Caregiver conduct 2
Transportation 1
Staff ratios 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Apr 17, 2026 Self-reported violation Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
At approximately 3:15pm on 4/13/26 video footage taken at the facility shows Staff #1 and Staff #2 entering the California classroom to drop off water bottles. At that time, Child #1 enters the bathroom. After the class lines up to leave, Staff #2 enters the bathroom to check for children. Staff #1 and Staff #2 then exit the California classroom with the line of children. Approximately a minute and a half later Child #1 is seen exiting the bathroom. A parent picking up their child enters the room to gather belongings and Child #1 exits the classroom with the parent. Staff #3 was right outside the doorway and took Child #1 to rejoin the group.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 29, 2026): “Child #1 was returned to the group by Staff #3 and assigned to Staff #2's group within the classroom. Staff #1 and #2 were spoken to directly about the incident and the family of Child #1 was notified of the incident. On 4/14/26, Staff #1 and #2 were written up for lack of supervision, were shown…”
Core safety Apr 17, 2026 Self-reported violation Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
At approximately 3:15pm on 4/13/26 video footage taken at the facility shows Staff #1 and Staff #2 entering the California classroom to drop off water bottles. At that time, Child #1 enters the bathroom. After the class lines up to leave, Staff #2 enters the bathroom to check for children. Staff #1 and Staff #2 then exit the California classroom with the line of children. Approximately a minute and a half later Child #1 is seen exiting the bathroom. A parent picking up their child enters the room to gather belongings and Child #1 exits the classroom with the parent. Staff #3 was right outside the doorway and took Child #1 to rejoin the group.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 29, 2026): “Staff #3 returned Child #1 to the class group and made sure Staff #2 was aware the child was joining and had been assigned to their group. Both staff listed their group and were aware that each staff person is assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. Staff were reminded…”
Core safety Jan 5, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Although the files for Staff #1 and #3 contained current National Sex Offender Certificate at the time of Renewal Inspection, it was observed that Staff #1 and #3 did not obtain their National Sex Offender Certificate within 60 months of the previous clearance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 22, 2026): “Renewed clearances are already in the employee files for staff #1 and staff #3. Staff #1(results received late) and #3(missed the deadline to renew) were removed from the schedule until their renewed National Sex Offender Certificate were received.”
Citation Jan 5, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
In child care spaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(a)
A staff person and four children from the Texas Classroom left the classroom with the first aid kit to go on a walk, leaving a second staff person with three children in the classroom without a first aid kit in the childcare space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 22, 2026): “A second first aid kit was made for the Texas classroom and will be kept inside the classroom childcare space at all times. This will allow the class to split while each group will have a first aid kit immediately available to them.”
Citation Jan 5, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
In the Michigan Classroom a doll cradle was observed to be broken as the bottom had become detached creating a pinching hazard to the children in care. In the Outdoor Small Grassy Area, a cracked purple gate was observed posing a cutting hazard to the children in care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 22, 2026): “Both broken items were immediately removed from the childcare space and discarded, so that remaining items were all in good repair.”
Citation Jan 5, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
The last two Health Assessments in the files for Staff Person #4 and #5 were dated more than 24 months apart.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 22, 2026): “Updated health assessments for Staff person #4 and #5 were already on file. Both staff members were removed from the schedule immediately and were sent to receive a health assessment immediately when we became aware that the requirement was past due.”
Citation Jan 5, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Exceeding Capacity 55 Pa. Code §3270.61(h)
At 10:30 AM, 18 children were observed in the middle preschool structure play space that has a designated maximum capacity of 15.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2026): “Teachers were advised/reminded to split their groups when using the playgrounds if their total group size exceeds the maximum capacity for that childcare space. It was explained that this is their responsibility and this is why there are additional outdoor play areas available that are not assigned…”
Citation Jan 5, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/ACIP recommended immunization record 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.131(e)
The file for Child #2, enrolled for more than 60 days, lacked an initial health report and immunization record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 22, 2026): “Child #2 was not able to return to the facility until we had the required child health report and immunization record on file. A signed child health report signed 1.7.26 was provided with the child's last well check date being 4.10.25. The child was permitted to return on 1.8.26.”
Citation Jan 5, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Staff person #2 has completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training, however the training was not completed through a Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) approved curriculum.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2026): “Until staff person #2 completes Pediatric First Aid and CPR training through a PQAS approved curriculum, she will be supervised by an AGS or GS that has completed their preservice trainings and meets all of the qualifications to care for children unsupervised anytime she is interacting with…”
Citation Jan 5, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
The Emergency Contact Form for Child #2 lacked the address of the child's physician.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 22, 2026): “The address of the child's physician has been added to the Emergency Contact form for Child #2.”
Citation Jan 5, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)
The Emergency Contact Form in the file for Child #1 lacked written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 22, 2026): “The parent of Child #1 has update the emergency contact information and provided signed written consent for emergency medical care.”
Citation Jan 5, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
The Emergency Contact Form for Child #2 lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 22, 2026): “The emergency contact information has been updated to include the name, address and phone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Citation Jan 5, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
The Emergency Contact Form in the file for Child #1 lacked signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 22, 2026): “The parent of Child #1 has update the emergency contact information and provided signed written consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Citation Jan 5, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
The facility had an expired certificate of compliance posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 22, 2026): “The current certificate of compliance was found behind the expired certificate of compliance and was immediately replaced so that it was properly posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.”
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Citation Jan 2, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
In Room 6 there was an electrical outlet with Christmas lights that lacked a protective receptacle cover. The outlet was accessible to children 5 years of age and younger.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 21, 2025): “A safety outlet cover was immediately placed in the string of lights in the Michigan classroom. The regulation was explained to the teacher.”
Citation Jan 2, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
One of the toilets in the Maryland/Delaware Bathroom lacked a posted hand washing sign.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 15, 2025): “A new hand washing sign was placed in the Maryland/Delaware bathroom above the toilet where the sign was missing.”
Citation Jan 2, 2025 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 #3, a Preschooler, contained Health Reports that had been updated in an interval greater than 12 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 15, 2025): “The health report on file is current, but was submitted in February 2024 and the previous was January 2023.”
Citation Jan 2, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1)
The file for Child #1, enrolled for more that 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of a 3rd or 4th dose of the Pneumococcal as required based on the child's age as per the ACIP recommended schedule.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 15, 2025): “The family of child #1 was informed of the issue with the child's missing immunizations. They were advised to reach out to the doctor to find out why the child was missing immunizations. The family was told that if the child is not receiving them, we need a written exemption on file prior to the…”
Citation Jan 2, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Original label 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(5)
In the Delaware Classroom, Child #2 had expired Children's Ibuprofen and Child #4 had expired Children's Tylenol.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 21, 2025): “The medication belonging to child #2 and child #4 were disposed of due to being past their expiration date. Families were notified. The families were also reminded that all medications brought into the center require a doctor's note, a medication log with signature authorizing us to medicate the…”
Citation Jan 2, 2025 Inspection Transportation
Transportation First Aid Kit 55 Pa. Code §3270.178
One of the transportation first aid kits for the three vehicles lacked a bottle of water.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 15, 2025): “A bottle of water was added to the first aid kit that was missing the water.”
Citation Jan 2, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
The Agreement for Child #2 lacked the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 15, 2025): “It has been noted on the agreement for child #2 to refer to the emergency contact form for information regarding persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. The parent has reviewed and initialed that the information is correct.”
Core safety Aug 13, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file for Staff #1 contained a Disclosure Statement that lacked a date.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 29, 2024): “The date that the Disclosure Statement was signed was recorded onto the Disclosure Statement form.”
Citation Aug 13, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible/Toxic plants not permitted 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)/3270.66(d)
Three plants that were found to be toxic were present in the Michigan Classroom in the facility. Two of the toxic plants were accessible to the children in care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 29, 2024): “The three plants found to be toxic were immediately removed from the classroom and were sent home with the classroom teacher.”
Citation Aug 13, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
In the New Jersey Classroom there was blue peeling paint along the back wall. In the Florida Classroom there was green peeling paint against the back wall.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 29, 2024): “The walls with peeling paint were patched, repaired, and painted so that the walls were in good repair.”
Citation Aug 13, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Original container 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(1)
The medicine in the Ohio Classroom for Child #1 was observed to be not in the original container.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 29, 2024): “The medication in the Ohio classroom that was no longer in the original box with the prescription label was sent home.”
Citation Aug 13, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
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: 4/23/24-5/29/24 (36 Days) and 6/28/24-8/13/24 (46 Days).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 29, 2024): “The system was tested during the inspection on 8.13.24, and will be tested again prior to 9.12.24 and documented in the fire testing documentation.”
Core safety Jun 7, 2024 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct
No physical punishment 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(b)
* * On video, an incident was observed that occurred on 5-29-24 at approximately 11:03 a.m. with staff person #1 observed picking up a preschool child by the arm from the floor and lifting the child off of the ground. Then, staff person #1 was observed pulling the child across the room by their arm while the child was dragging their feet and then placing the child in a chair.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 13, 2024): “Cranberry Earling Learning LLC DBA Kiddie Academy of Cranberry Township developed a written supervision policy detailing appropriate redirection of children by staff that will be implemented with all staff. The policy is being submitted to certification representatives/The DHS Office for review…”
Core safety Jun 7, 2024 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct
No physical punishment 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(b)
* On video, an incident was observed that occurred on 5-29-24 at approximately 11:03 a.m. with staff person #1 observed picking up a preschool child by the arm from the floor and lifting the child off of the ground. Then, staff person #1 was observed pulling the child across the room by their arm while the child was dragging their feet and then placing the child in a chair.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 13, 2024): “Facility person #1 is no longer an employee of Kiddie Academy of Cranberry Township. After discussions, facility person #1 was terminated due to using a form of physical punishment and harsh language.”
Core safety Jun 7, 2024 Inspection Supervision
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric first-aid/CPR training from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 1, 2024): “Staff person #1 had CPR from an instructor not PQAS certified (out of state). She was placed with a co-teacher until she could retake the course. She attended an approved CPR course on June 18th, 2024 clearing her to work alone.”
Core safety Jun 7, 2024 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
On 6-7-24 at approximately 12:46 p.m. with a total of 14 three-year-olds in the Michigan Room during naptime, staff person #2 was observed sitting on the floor in the back left corner of the room next to two children on cots. From that location in the room, staff person #2 was unable to see one child on a cot in the back right corner of the room due to a shelf that was near the staff person and was obstructing their view and preventing the staff person from seeing the child. Staff person #2 was the sole staff person in the room at the time.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 13, 2024): “Staff person #2 was immediately asked to move and position herself so that she could see all children and expectations relating to supervision were reviewed with her. Management then went room to room over several days to observe and advise staff to ensure that all children were in direct sight of…”
Core safety Mar 11, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The files for Staff #2, #3, #4, and #5 contained a disclosure statement that lacked a date.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 1, 2024): “Disclosure statements for staff #2, #3, #4, and #5 that were missing a date were completed with date of hire (which is when we have them completed).”
Core safety Mar 11, 2024 Inspection Staff ratios
Similar Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.51
In the Maryland Classroom at the time of the Initial Inspection Staff #1 and Staff #6 each identified 5 young toddlers as part of their assigned group of children. Upon review of staff files, it was determined that Staff #1 did not have the qualifications to be an Aide including being responsible for a group of children. Therefore, ratio was 1:10 at the time of the Initial Inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 1, 2024): “An additional staff member was placed in the Maryland classroom to replace Staff Person #1 who is no longer being counted in ratio within the classroom returning the classroom ratio to 1:5.”
Citation Mar 11, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
The first aid kit located in the New York room lacked soap.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 1, 2024): “Soap was placed in the first aid kit in the New York classroom.”
Citation Mar 11, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
Observed plexi-glass that was installed over the windows in the Delaware, Maryland, and Texas Classroom that was coming detached from the window that created a gap and a pinching hazard for the children in care. The closet door in the Maryland Classroom had a key stuck in the lock preventing the door from being able to properly work and allow and/or prevent access to the items located inside.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 1, 2024): “In the Delaware, Maryland, and Texas classrooms clear tape was placed across the bottom of the plexi-glass concealing the potential gap created between the windowsill and the plexi-glass if the plexi-glass is pushed on, which eliminated the pinching hazard. The key was removed from the Maryland…”
Citation Mar 11, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Glass 55 Pa. Code §3270.81
The glass door in the Texas Classroom lacked visual identification.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 1, 2024): “A small sign was placed as a visual identification at child level on the Texas classroom's glass door.”
Citation Mar 11, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
Observed a cracked purple toy bin in the Maryland Classroom that created a pinching hazard for the children in care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 1, 2024): “The cracked purple toy bin found in the Maryland classroom creating the pinching hazard was immediately discarded.”
Citation Mar 11, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Small Toys and Objects 55 Pa. Code §3270.103
Observed plastic bags that were next to the changing pad that were accessible to the children in care who are still placing objects in their mouths.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 1, 2024): “The plastic bags hanging above the changing table in the Maryland classroom were moved into a container on a high shelf out of reach of the children.”
Citation Mar 11, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean, good repair, proper size 55 Pa. Code §3270.104(a)
The wooden bookshelf in the Delaware Classroom was observed to be coming apart on two of the sides and created a pinching hazard for the children in care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 1, 2024): “The sides of the wooden bookshelf in the Delaware classroom that were separating were repaired. There are no longer any gaps present that would create a pinching hazard to the children in our care.”
Citation Mar 11, 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 file for Child #4, a Preschool Aged Child, contained Health Reports that had been updated in an interval greater than 12 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 1, 2024): “The file for child #4, a preschool aged child, already had a current child health report on file; however, the interval between child health reports was greater than 12 months.”
Citation Mar 11, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Written consent 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(6)
Observed the medication at the facility for Child #5 and Child #6 lacked written parental consent for administration of the medication.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 1, 2024): “Written parental consent was provided for the administration of the medication we had at the facility for both child #5 and child #6, which is located both in the child file and with the medication.”
Citation Mar 11, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff person - 18 yrs. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(b)
It was determined that Staff Person #1's date of birth was 9/20/06 and therefore was not 18 years of age.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 1, 2024): “Staff Person #1 is no longer being counted in ratio within the classroom. If in a classroom, she is being used as extra support and is not assigned a group. She is also helping out center wide with tasks outside of the classroom.”
Citation Mar 11, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii)
Staff #1 identified and acting as an Aide lacked documentation of the qualifications required.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 1, 2024): “We thought Staff person #1 qualified as an aide because she had over 2 years of documented experience working with children, although she was still in high school. However, we did not have proof that she had completed a minimum of an 8th grade education. Her high school transcripts have been…”
Citation Mar 11, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Child's name, birth date 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(1)
The file for Child #1 contained emergency contact information which did not include the birth date of the child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 1, 2024): “The emergency contact form for child #1 was updated to include the child's birthdate.”
Citation Mar 11, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
The Emergency Contact Form for Child #2 lacked the enrolling parents work telephone number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 1, 2024): “The emergency contact form for child #2 was updated by the parent to reflect that the work telephone number is the same as the primary phone number.”
Citation Mar 11, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
The emergency contact form for Child #3 lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 1, 2024): “The parent of child #3 updated the emergency contact information to include the full address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

“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 Apr 17, 2026 Self-reported violation
2 violations cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found Jun 7, 2024 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) $96.00 $96.00
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $96.00 $96.00
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $86.00 $71.20
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $82.80 $68.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $75.60 $62.20
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $75.60 $64.40

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 163 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Apr 1, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4 (accredited)
since Jul 19, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Cranberry Early Learning LLC
Hours Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (724) 452-9898
State certificate # CER-00253536
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Common questions

Has Kiddie Academy of Cranberry Township had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 10 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 Apr 17, 2026 (supervision): “At approximately 3:15pm on 4/13/26 video footage taken at the facility shows Staff #1 and Staff #2 entering the California classroom to drop off water bottles. At that time, Child #1 enters the bathroom. After the class…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Kiddie Academy of Cranberry Township?

Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation 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 Kiddie Academy of Cranberry Township’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4 (accredited), effective Jul 19, 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 Kiddie Academy of Cranberry Township compare with other daycares in Cranberry Township?

It is tied for #10 of 12 centers in Cranberry Township by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 90% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Kiddie Academy of Cranberry Township last inspected?

Jan 5, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Kiddie Academy of Cranberry Township cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $96.00 for newborn, $96.00 for infant, $86.00 for young toddler, $82.80 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Kiddie Academy of Cranberry Township?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Cranberry Early Learning LLC.

Certified centers nearby

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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