Little Appleseed Learning Center · Gibsonia
Little Appleseed Learning Center is a certified child care center in Gibsonia, PA, with capacity for 70 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 34 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for health & medication (11 of 34). 5 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #6 of 10 centers in Gibsonia and has more citations per inspection than 61% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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The file for staff person #1 who was hired as a group supervisor on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked a child abuse clearance and NSOR verification certificate that were completed 60 months from the previous child abuse clearance and NSOR verification certificate. The child abuse clearances in the file are dated 8/6/20 and 8/10/25. The NSOR verification certificates in the file are dated 6/1/20 and 6/12/25. The file for staff person #2 who was hired as an assistant group supervisor on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked a valid state police clearance. The state police clearance did not have a disseminated date on it. The file for staff person #2 lacked a child abuse clearance and NSOR verification certificate that were completed 60 months from the previous child abuse clearance and NSOR verification certificate. The child abuse clearances in the file are dated 8/6/20 and 8/13/25. The NSOR verification certificates in the file are dated 6/1/20 and 6/12/25. The file for staff person #3 who was hired as an aide on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked a valid disclosure statement. The signed and dated disclosure statement in the file was not the updated disclosure statement form from 1/1/25. The file for…
The file for child #1 who is a young toddler lacked a child health report that was completed 6 months from the previous child health report. The child health reports in the file are dated 8/27/24 and 1/6/26.
The file for child #2 who is a preschool aged child lacked a child health report that was completed in 2024. The child health reports in the file are dated 11/10/23 and 9/19/25.
The file for staff person #4 lacked current pediatric first-aid and CPR training that was renewed prior to its expiration date of 1/27/26.
The file for staff person #4 lacked mandated reporter training that was completed 60 months from the previous mandated reporter training. The mandated reporter training in the file is dated 1/27/21 and 3/31/26.
The file for staff person #1 who was hired on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked an NSOR verification certificate that was completed 60 months from the previous NSOR verification certificate. The NSOR verification certificates in the file are dated 11/6/19 and 4/18/25. The file for staff person #2 who was hired on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked State Police, Child Abuse, and FBI clearances that were completed 60 months from the previous clearances. The State Police clearances in the file are dated 10/22/19 and 10/30/24. The Child Abuse clearances in the file are dated 11/1/19 and 11/6/24. The FBI clearances in the file are dated 10/29/19 and 11/5/24.
The file for child #4 who is a young toddler lacked a child health report that was completed in the last 6 months. The child health report in the file was dated 3/7/24.
The file for child #3 who is a preschool child lacked a child health report that was completed 12 months from the previous child health report. The child health reports in the file were dated 4/25/23 and 5/13/24.
The file for child #2 lacked a health report that included a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.
The Fire Drill and Fire Detection 30-day smoke detector check log was observed. There were 50 days between 9/25/24 -11/14/24, 50 days between 11/14/24 - 1/3/25, and 49 days between 1/3/25 - 2/21/25.
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The file for child #1 lacked a child health report that was completed no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility (See LIS Code Sheet). The child health report in the file was dated 4/3/24.
The file for staff person #3 lacked pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) that was renewed before the expiration of the previous training. The pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) trainings in the file were dated 5/14/22 and 7/20/24.
The file for staff person #4 lacked a high school diploma.
The file for staff person #4 lacked two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
The file for staff person #2 lacked state police and child abuse clearances that were completed within 60 months of the previous clearances. The state police clearances in the file are dated 7/11/18 and 8/29/23. The child abuse clearances in the file are dated 7/11/18 and 9/6/23.
The file for staff person #1 who was hired as an assistant group supervisor on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked a state police clearance that was completed prior to her hire date. The state police clearance in the file is dated 2/7/24.
The file for child #2 lacked a health report that was completed 12 months from the previous health report. The health reports in the file are dated 8/29/22 and 11/28/23.
A bottle of Children's Allergy Relief was observed in the young toddlers classroom in the locked medicine box that did not have parental written consent for administration of medication.
The file for staff person #1 lacked an adult health assessment that included an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.
The file for child #1 lacked emergency contact information that included the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care prior to admission.
The file for child #3 lacked emergency contact information that was updated by the parent six months from the previous update. The updates in the file were dated 5/4/23 and 1/2/24.
The file for child #1 lacked signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff prior to admission.
The file for staff person #4, whom was hired as an assistant group supervisor on (See LIS Code Sheet), lacked an NSOR that was completed within the 45-day provisional period. Staff person #4 was not removed from her childcare position. The NSOR in the file is dated 4/27/23.
In the infants classroom a bottle of Infants Ibuprofen was observed to be expired on 2/2022.
The file for staff person #3 lacked a health assessment that was completed 24 months from the previous health assessment. The health assessments in the file are dated 1/22/21 and 5/2/23. The file for staff person #5 lacked a health assessment that was completed 24 months from the previous health assessment. The health assessments in the file are dated 3/10/21 and 3/24/23.
Staff persons #1, #2, #4, #5, #6, and #7 have acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic.
The files for children #1, #2, #3, #4, and #6 lacked child service reports that were completed 6 months from the previous child service reports.
The files for children #2, #3, #4, and #5 lacked emergency contact information that was updated 6 months from the previous emergency contact information. The emergency contact information for child #2 in the file was dated 10/4/22 and 5/1/23. The emergency contact information for child #3 in the file was dated 10/7/22 and 5/1/23. The emergency contact information for child #4 in the file was dated 1/8/21 and 2/13/23. The emergency contact information for child #5 in the file was dated 10/3/22 and 5/3/23.
The file for child #4 lacked a financial agreement that was updated 6-months from the previous financial agreement. The financial agreements in the file are dated 5/17/22 and 5/1/23.
The file for staff person #3 lacked 12 clock hours of child care training between 12/19/21 and 12/19/22. The file contained 6 clock hours of child care training.
In the toddler room a plastic bin with toy blocks in it was observed to be cracked causing rough edges and pinch and crush points.
The file for staff person #4 lacked competence in the completion of training of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) that was completed before the expiration of the certification. The trainings are dated 3/1/20 and 5/14/22.
The files for staff persons #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6 lacked firesafety training that was completed in 2021.
The files for staff persons #1, #4, #5 and #6 lacked written evaluations completed by the director within the past 12 months.
“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) | $82.00 | $69.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $82.00 | $69.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $78.00 | $67.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $78.00 | $67.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $72.00 | $61.00 |
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 Little Appleseed Learning Center had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 5 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 May 15, 2026 (background checks): “The file for staff person #1 who was hired as a group supervisor on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked a child abuse clearance and NSOR verification certificate that were completed 60 months from the previous child abuse…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Little Appleseed Learning Center?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Little Appleseed 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 Little Appleseed Learning Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Oct 9, 2018. 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 Little Appleseed Learning Center compare with other daycares in Gibsonia?
It is #6 of 10 centers in Gibsonia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 61% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Little Appleseed Learning Center last inspected?
May 15, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Little Appleseed Learning Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $82.00 for newborn, $82.00 for infant, $78.00 for young toddler, $78.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Little Appleseed Learning Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Little Appleseed Learning Center 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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