Little Bears Daycare · Certificate revoked
2038 Sandy Dr, State College, PA 16803 · Centre County
Certificate revoked
Certificate revoked. Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search shows its certificate as revoked. Check COMPASS for its current status. Its state inspection history is shown below.
Little Bears Daycare in State College, PA held a Pennsylvania child care certificate. The state’s COMPASS search shows its certificate as revoked. Since August 2021, the state inspected it 14 times, confirmed violations in 2 complaint investigations and cited 34 violations, 13 of them core-safety. Its inspection history is kept here for reference.
Inspection history
13
Core-safety citations
21
Other citations
14
Inspections
2
Complaint investigations that found violations
Every state visit
Violation found
No violation
Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits
What inspectors cited most
Records & paperwork
6
Background checks
5
Building & playground safety
4
Training & qualifications
4
Staff ratios
4
Supervision
3
Health & medication
3
Food & feeding
2
Parent access
1
Other standards
1
Child protection
1
Citations, newest first
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
During a Complaint Investigation on 4-25-24 at 16:45, Non-Compliance was observed in addition to the complaint allegations. This Non-Compliance was Child #1 was unsupervised at the bathroom for approximately 2 minutes. Child #1 was in the Primary Care Group of Staff #1.
Center’s plan of correction (submitted, Jul 15, 2024): “Children will be supervised at all times even school age children in bathroom. child is 5!/2 we didnt leave premises.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation
Apr 25, 2024
Complaint investigation
Parent access
Parent Access & Participation 55 Pa. Code §3270.23
During an unannounced complaint investigation on 4-25-24 at 16:45, it was determined that a parent was denied access to the facility when staff did not hear him knocking and the doorbell was disconnected. He called the facility and the number had been disconnected. This writer attempted to call both numbers listed for the facility, and both had been disconnected,
Center’s plan of correction (not accepted, Jul 18, 2024): “We had a phone number change. Phone was not disconnected new was posted for a month- door bell was bumped off of wall-we didnt hear the door”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation
Apr 25, 2024
Complaint investigation
Building & playground safety
Telephone 55 Pa. Code §3270.73
During an unannounced complaint investigation on 4-25-24 at 16:45, It was discovered that both the phone numbers associated with the facility had been disconnected.
Center’s plan of correction (not accepted, Jul 18, 2024): “We had a phone number change. March it was changed. It was sent to parents and ELRC at time of change and sent to DHS. phone number was sent to DHS Supervisor 3-1-24.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation
Apr 25, 2024
Complaint investigation
Other standards
General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.21
During an unannounced complaint investigation on 4-25-24 at 16:45. Staff admitted that children rolled around on the floor and licked up spilled punch from the floor before staff could clean it up.
Center’s plan of correction (not accepted, Jul 18, 2024): “The child was 6 months didn't lick Hawaiin Punch off the floor, it was my drink, He did roll in it-he bumped my cup and it spilled on the floor and on him. My cup had a lid. The child that did lick the floor is 2, he licks everything.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
During a Negative Sanction Unannounced Monitor on 4-15-24, my Supervisor and myself reviewed the file of Staff #2, hire date 3-18-24, and discovered that she had a Volunteer Child Abuse Clearance dated 5-22-23 and she did have a completed Pennsylvania State Police Clearance dated 5-16-23. A Provisional Hire may work in the vicinity of a permanent employee, if they have a Non-Volunteer Child Abuse clearance and a Completed FBI or Pennsylvania State Police Clearance while awaiting the other clearances for 45 days.
Center’s plan of correction (not accepted, Jul 18, 2024): “To make sure provisional hire has clearances within 45 days, not to leave children alone without clearances.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
During a Negative Sanction Unannounced Monitor on 4-15-24, my Supervisor and myself reviewed the file of staff person #3 and discovered she still had Volunteer Pennsylvania State Police, dated 1-6-24, and Volunteer Child Abuse Clearance dated 12-11-23. Staff #3 is outside the 45 day Provisional Hire time frame. This citation was issued previously in January.
Center’s plan of correction (not accepted, Jul 18, 2024): “To make sure all clearances are correct. She did get all clearances after it was discovered.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
During a Negative Sanction Unannounced Monitor on 4-15-24, my Supervisor and myself observed Staff #2, a Provisional Hire, caring for five children in the meal room unsupervised by a staff of AGS level or above.
Center’s plan of correction (not accepted, Jul 18, 2024): “Make sure all staff on provisional hire is not left alone.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation
Apr 15, 2024
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
During a Negative Sanction Unannounced Monitor on 4-15-24, my Supervisor and myself observed an uncovered outlet in the Big Room while toddlers were in the room.
Center’s plan of correction (not accepted, Jul 18, 2024): “Make sure all outlet covers are covered.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation
Apr 15, 2024
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Director qualifications 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(b)
During a Negative Sanction Unannounced Monitor on 4-15-24, my Supervisor and myself reviewed the file of staff person #4 listed as Director. She did have a Degree certificate for Bachelors or Assocaites Degree on file, or a transcript stating a degree attained date.
Center’s plan of correction (not accepted, Jul 18, 2024): “To have director qualification on file.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
On 3-20-24 during a Negative Sanction/Revocation Unannounced Monitor, Staff #2 and #3 did not have completed Child Abuse Clearance on file, and Staff #3 did not have an FBI Clearance on file.
Center’s plan of correction (not accepted, Jul 18, 2024): “To make sure staff files has completed file.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Show 24 older citations
Mixed Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.52
On 3-20-24 during a Negative Sanction/Revocation Unannounced Monitor Staff #1 and #2 had a mixed age group of children containing 4 Infants, 3 Young Toddlers, 2 Older Toddlers and 1 Preschool aged. Also observed was Staff #1 exited the facility at 8:55 am to retrieve items from her vehicle, leaving Staff #2 alone with the children for approximately 3 minutes.
Center’s plan of correction (not accepted, Jul 18, 2024): “To stay with staff at all times and stay in ratio.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation
Mar 20, 2024
Inspection
Health & medication
Director qualifications/12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(b)/3270.151(a)
On 3-20-24 during a Negative Sanction/Revocation Unannounced Monitor, Staff #3 was listed as Director, and did not have proof of education on file, nor a completed Health Assessment. Staff #2 did not have proof of education on file either.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Apr 18, 2024): “Make sure all staff proof of education on file and complete health assessment. Staff #2 proof on file. Staff #3 proof on file.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation
Mar 20, 2024
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
On 3-20-24 during a Negative Sanction/Revocation Unannounced Monitor Staff #2 did not have proof of completed Pediatric First Aid/CPR on file.
Center’s plan of correction (not accepted, Jul 18, 2024): “To make sure all staff was up to date on CPR 45 days to receive.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation
Mar 20, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations/Post the inspection summary 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)/3270.25(b)
On 3-20-24 during a Negative Sanction/Revocation Unannounced Monitor, the provider had not posted the Negative Sanction/Revocation letter or the Inspection Summaries.
Center’s plan of correction (submitted, Jun 3, 2024): “Keep all sanction papers where parents can see them.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Mixed Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.52
During an Unannounced Monitoring visit on 1-10-23 it was observed that Staff#1 was out of ratio with a mixed age group of children. In her group were 2 one-year olds, 4 two-year-olds, and 1 three-year-old. For 7 children to 1 staff, and her ratio should have been 1 staff to 5 children.
Center’s plan of correction (submitted, Jun 3, 2024): “Staff to be in ratio at all times with mixed age groups.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
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 health and safety or mandated reporter pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Apr 17, 2024): “Staff completed health and safety training and mandated reporting. staff was supervise until all trainings were finished.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.51/3270.52
It was observed on 1-8-2024 that Staff Person #1 had a group of 7 children (two 1 year olds, four 2 year olds, and one 3 year old). As a result Staff Person #1 was not following the correct staff to child ratio.
Center’s plan of correction (submitted, Jun 10, 2024): “Staff-child ratios must be maintained at all times.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Individual Records/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.191/3270.192(4)
The file for Staff Person #1 was observed to be incomplete and only contained an undated disclosure statement.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Apr 10, 2024): “Files for staff #1 completed and dated disclosure statement.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Mixed Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.52
On 11-27-23 during a complaint investigation it was observed that Staff Person #1 had a group of mixed age children containing five 1 year-old's, three 3year olds, and a 14 year old for a total of 9 children.
Center’s plan of correction (submitted, Apr 10, 2024): “We will have enough staff to be in ratio with mixed ages.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Fraud or deceit in obtaining or attempting to obtain a certificate of compliance 55 Pa. Code §20.71(a)(7)
The file for Staff #2 contained a health assessment dated 10-8-23. The physician whose signature is on the health assessment has verified that the individual was not seen on that date in their office and the signature is not theirs.
Center’s plan of correction (not accepted, Jul 18, 2024): “Make sure all documents are up to date. All health assessments are with in a year. No one in my daycare signed physical papers for staff.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation
Nov 27, 2023
Complaint investigation
Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
The health assessment for Staff #2 dated in 2023 were determined to be invalid. The file for Staff #2 lacked a health assessment conducted within the past 24 months
Center’s plan of correction (submitted, Jun 3, 2024): “To make sure all health files are complete and within a year.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(4)
During renewal inspection 11-13-23, Staff #1 did not have any Criminal clearances or copies for requests for criminal clearances on file.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Dec 11, 2023): “Staff clearances were on file, file was under other items. Disclosure is on file”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation
Nov 13, 2023
Inspection
Building & playground safety
General Health and Safety/Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.21/3270.76
During renewal inspection 11-13-23, several rooms of the facility were very dirty with visible amounts of dirt/debris lying on the floor, most notably was the infants changing room next to the office.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 10, 2024): “Both rooms were cleaned and carpets scrubbed. no children on floor in changing room.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation
Nov 13, 2023
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Clean, good repair, proper size 55 Pa. Code §3270.104(a)
During renewal inspection 11-13-23, a seat in the Toddler Room had a large hole in it exposing the foam.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 10, 2024): “Couch was taped again and will be removed if continues to be tron.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation
Nov 13, 2023
Inspection
Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
During renewal inspection 11-13-23, Cribs were not labeled for individual use.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 10, 2024): “All cribs were labeled.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation
Nov 13, 2023
Inspection
Food & feeding
Bottles labeled 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(4)
During renewal inspection 11-13-23, an unlabeled bottle with milk in it was found in a crib.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 8, 2024): “Remind parents and staff that bottles wil be labeled and not allowed in cribs”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation
Nov 13, 2023
Inspection
Food & feeding
Infant/toddler - no bottle in mouth to sleep 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(6)
During renewal inspection 11-13-23, an unlabeled bottle containing milk was found in an unlabeled crib.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 8, 2024): “Parents and staff reminded no bottles allowed in cribs.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation
Nov 13, 2023
Inspection
Records & paperwork
On file at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.18(a)
During renewal inspection 11-13-23, there was no copy of the Comprehensive General Liability Insurance policy on file at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 10, 2024): “To have a copy of the insurance on file.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation
Nov 13, 2023
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
During renewal inspection 11-13-23, Staff #1 and #2 did not have evidence of completion of appropriate first aid and CPR training.
Center’s plan of correction (submitted, Jul 15, 2024): “Make sure all staff have CPR with in 45 days of hire.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation
Nov 13, 2023
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Employed and present 30 hrs/wk 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(c)
During renewal inspection 11-13-23, the Staff designated as Director, Staff #3, was not present and has not been present at the facility on several occasions that the Certification Rep has stopped, and when the staff were asked who the director was, they answered the owner.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Dec 11, 2023): “Hire a full time director.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation
Nov 13, 2023
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Written consent 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(4)
During renewal inspection 11-13-23, Child #1's file did not have signed consent for Emergency Medical Care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 8, 2024): “Have parents sign forms for child.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation
Nov 13, 2023
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Individual Records 55 Pa. Code §3270.191
During renewal inspection 11-13-23 staff #1 did not have a file on site.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 1, 2024): “Staff file was on file in cabinet under other items.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation
Nov 13, 2023
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
During renewal inspection 11-13-23 Staff #1 and #2 did not have documentation of education level on file.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Jan 11, 2024): “Staff #1 gave references and education level. Staff #2 is no longer employed.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation
Nov 13, 2023
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(3)
During renewal inspection 11-13-23, staff #1 and #2 did not have a current health assessment on file.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Dec 11, 2023): “Staff #1 health assessment is on file. Staff #2 no longer employed.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
“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 25, 2024
Complaint investigation
3 violations cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found
Nov 27, 2023
Complaint investigation
3 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.
About this center
Capacity
46 children
Certificate status
Revoked
Keystone STARS
No STAR level
Operator
Little Bears Daycare
State certificate #
CER-00203537
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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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