Kiddie Academy of Cranberry Township
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The last two Health Assessments in the files for Staff Person #4 and #5 were dated more than 24 months apart.
At 10:30 AM, 18 children were observed in the middle preschool structure play space that has a designated maximum capacity of 15.
The file for Child #2, enrolled for more than 60 days, lacked an initial health report and immunization record.
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.
The Emergency Contact Form for Child #2 lacked the address of the child's physician.
The Emergency Contact Form in the file for Child #1 lacked written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.
The Emergency Contact Form for Child #2 lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
The Emergency Contact Form in the file for Child #1 lacked signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
The facility had an expired certificate of compliance posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.
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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.
One of the toilets in the Maryland/Delaware Bathroom lacked a posted hand washing sign.
The file for Child #3, a Preschooler, contained Health Reports that had been updated in an interval greater than 12 months.
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.
In the Delaware Classroom, Child #2 had expired Children's Ibuprofen and Child #4 had expired Children's Tylenol.
One of the transportation first aid kits for the three vehicles lacked a bottle of water.
The Agreement for Child #2 lacked the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
The file for Staff #1 contained a Disclosure Statement that lacked a date.
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.
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.
The medicine in the Ohio Classroom for Child #1 was observed to be not in the original container.
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).
* * 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.
* 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.
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.
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.
The files for Staff #2, #3, #4, and #5 contained a disclosure statement that lacked a date.
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.
The first aid kit located in the New York room lacked soap.
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.
The glass door in the Texas Classroom lacked visual identification.
Observed a cracked purple toy bin in the Maryland Classroom that created a pinching hazard for the children in care.
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.
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.
The file for Child #4, a Preschool Aged Child, contained Health Reports that had been updated in an interval greater than 12 months.
Observed the medication at the facility for Child #5 and Child #6 lacked written parental consent for administration of the medication.
It was determined that Staff Person #1's date of birth was 9/20/06 and therefore was not 18 years of age.
Staff #1 identified and acting as an Aide lacked documentation of the qualifications required.
The file for Child #1 contained emergency contact information which did not include the birth date of the child.
The Emergency Contact Form for Child #2 lacked the enrolling parents work telephone number.
The emergency contact form for Child #3 lacked the 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
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
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.
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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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