Lil Rascals Day Care Center
Lil Rascals Day Care Center is a certified child care center in Schuylkill Haven, PA, with capacity for 118 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 8 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 20 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 3 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #3 of 5 centers in Schuylkill Haven and has fewer citations per inspection than 68% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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The NSOR for staff #1 is dated 2/27/26, which is after the start date (see code sheet for start date). For staff #2, the state police clearance is dated 6/10/26; the FBI is dated 6/10/26; the NSOR is dated 7/21/26 which are all after the start date (see code sheet for start date.
The most recent health assessment for child #1 was dated 2/20/26. The age of the child would require a health assessment every 6 months (see code sheet for date of birth).
On 11/13/25, staff #1 refused to release child #1 to the child's known parent despite the lack of any court documentation limiting the parental rights to access the child.
During the renewal inspection on 9/17/25, staff #1 had a mandated reporter training that does not meet the requirements and, therefore is not approved. Staff #2 did not have NSOR (see code sheet for start date). Staff #3 did not have required out of state clearances.
The wood on the half door to the 2nd room on the 2nd floor was split exposing screws.
The fire alarm tests recorded were 7/24/25 and then 8/29/25, a period of greater than 30 days.
During an unannounced inspection on 3/6/25, there was cough syrup onsite for child #1 with an expiration date of 1/2025.
As of the renewal inspection on 9/17/24, the most recent clearances for staff #1 (State Police clearance dated 3/14/24, FBI dated 5/22/24) contained charges. The clearances and rap sheet had not been submitted to the NE Regional Office for review. Staff #1 must be supervised until notified by the regional office.
As of the renewal inspection on 9/17/24, there was no continuity of operations plan as required by federal requirements at 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii).
As of the renewal inspection on 9/17/24, the letter provided to parents regarding the emergency plan did not include information on lockdown procedures, or accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with special needs, or children with chronic medical conditions.
As of the renewal inspection on 9/17/24, the emergency plan did not address accommodations for infants and toddlers, which are populations served at the facility.
As of the renewal inspection on 9/17/24, staff #2 had 2 written references, however one was written by her sister.
As of the renewal inspection on 9/17/24, the operator had not provided the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in the chapter electronically. The posted regulations were incomplete.
Facility persons #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, & 9 did not complete the required health and safety training update by 12/30/22. Facility persons #1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 completed the training on 2/13/23. Facility persons # 2 & 9 completed the training on 2/14/23.
Staff persons #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 & 13 completed the required health and safety training prior to October 4, 2022, and have not completed the 1 hour health and safety training by December 30, 2022.
Staff #1 does not have a signed disclosure on file. Staff #2 does not have a signed disclosure on file, and is missing proof of NSOR clearance request prior to hire date.
Staff #1 & 2 do not have signed documentation of initial emergency plan training.
Staff #2 does not have an initial health assessment on file.
Facility has not completed fire system checks every 30 days, last documented test was 2/4/22.
Staff #2 does not have two written nonfamily references on file.
“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) | $41.00 | $41.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $41.00 | $41.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $35.00 | $24.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $35.00 | $24.00 |
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
Common questions
Has Lil Rascals Day Care 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 15, 2026 (background checks): “The NSOR for staff #1 is dated 2/27/26, which is after the start date (see code sheet for start date). For staff #2, the state police clearance is dated 6/10/26; the FBI is dated 6/10/26; the NSOR is dated 7/21/26 which…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Lil Rascals Day Care Center?
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 Lil Rascals Day Care Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Jun 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 Lil Rascals Day Care Center compare with other daycares in Schuylkill Haven?
It is #3 of 5 centers in Schuylkill Haven by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 68% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Lil Rascals Day Care Center last inspected?
Sep 15, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Lil Rascals Day Care Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $41.00 for newborn, $41.00 for infant, $39.00 for young toddler, $39.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Lil Rascals Day Care Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Tara Jo Evitts.
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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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