Lil Tykes Daycare
Lil Tykes Daycare is a certified child care center in Bellevue, PA, with capacity for 127 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 8 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 18 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for health & medication (6 of 18). 3 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #44 of 457 centers in Allegheny County and has fewer citations per inspection than 72% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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The file for Staff Person #1 lacked documentation of NSOR clearance results prior to their first day working in a child care setting (See LIS Code Sheet). The file for Staff Person #4 contained documentation of PA Child Abuse clearance results dated 11/12/25 but were Volunteer purposes.
The files for Staff Persons #2 and #3 contained documentation of pediatric first aid/CPR training that was not renewed prior to the expiration date of the most recent certification. Staff Person #2: 12/5/23 and 1/20/26. Staff Person #3: 5/9/24 and 1/20/26. The files are now current.
The files for Staff Persons #2 and #3 contained documentation of fire safety training that was not renewed prior to the expiration date of the most recent certification. The files are now current.
An incident report was not written for child #1 on 8/1/25 when the incident that caused a mark on the child's face occurred. An incident report was not written for the incident until 8/6/25 when the child's parent asked for a written report.
Staff person #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 7/25/20.
The files for Staff Persons #1 and #2 were observed to contain documentation of PA Child Abuse Clearances that were not renewed before the expiration date of the most current certification. Staff Person #1: 2/3/20 and 2/15/25. Staff Person #2: 8/12/19 and 9/25/24.
The two most recent health reports in the file for Child #1, who is a young toddler, are dated more than 6 months apart: 5/21/24 and 1/28/25.
The two most recent health assessments in the file for Staff Person #1 are dated more than 24 months apart: 12/5/22 and 1/30/25.
The health assessment in the file for Staff Person #4 did not include documentation of an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.
The two most recent fire safety trainings in the file for Staff Person #3 are dated more than 12 months apart: 6/14/23 and 1/15/25.
The file for facility person #1 lacked documentation of Child Abuse and Neglect, Sex Offender, and Criminal clearance results from the state of Texas where the facility person resided in the 5 years prior to employment prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under CPSL. The file for facility person #1 lacked documentation of valid PA FBI clearance results prior to date of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under CPSL. The file for facility person #2 lacked documentation of valid PA FBI clearance results prior to date of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under CPSL. The PA FBI clearance results on file for facility person #2 were obtained through the Department of Education.
The health assessment on file for facility person #2 lacked the physician's assessment of the staff person's suitability to provide child care.
The file for staff person #1 was observed to have documentation of PA Criminal History Clearance, PA Child Abuse Clearance and FBI Clearance results that were not renewed before the expiration date of the most current certification: PA Criminal History Clearance 9/7/17 and 12/6/22, PA Child Abuse 9/20/17 and 12/8/22, FBI 9/22/17 and 11/3/22.
An outlet power strip on a children's table in the PreK Front room was observed to lack one protective receptacle cover and was accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
A large area rug in the PS room near the bathroom was observed to be fraying and curling up on the corner causing a potential tripping hazard.
The mats used for rest equipment for toddler age children receiving care in the Infant room were observed to be ripped.
The files for children #1 and #2 lacked documentation of the yearly Influenza shot that is recommended by the ACIP for the year 2022 with no letter of exemption on file.
In the PreK Front room, emergency contact information was not present where children were receiving care.
“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) | $66.60 | $55.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $66.60 | $55.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $66.60 | $55.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $66.60 | $55.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $58.40 | $52.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $52.00 | $36.00 |
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 Tykes Daycare 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 Apr 13, 2026 (background checks): “The file for Staff Person #1 lacked documentation of NSOR clearance results prior to their first day working in a child care setting (See LIS Code Sheet). The file for Staff Person #4 contained documentation of PA Child…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Lil Tykes Daycare?
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 Tykes Daycare’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Jun 21, 2023. 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 Tykes Daycare compare with other daycares in Allegheny County?
It is tied for #44 of 457 centers in Allegheny County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 72% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Lil Tykes Daycare last inspected?
Aug 24, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Lil Tykes Daycare cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $66.60 for newborn, $66.60 for infant, $66.60 for young toddler, $66.60 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Lil Tykes Daycare?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is DC Businesses.
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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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