Little Buddies Child Care
Little Buddies Child Care is a certified child care center in Nazareth, PA, with capacity for 66 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it once. The state cited 2 violations, none of them core-safety. All 2 came in the last 12 months. It has too few inspections so far for a statewide comparison.
Inspection record
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At the time of the inspection, on the preschool and toddler playground, the green outdoor synthetic ground covering was bunched in numerous places, posing a tripping hazard.
At the time of the inspection, staff person #1 did not complete mandated reporter training within 90 days of hire. This is evidenced by the mandated reporter training date of 7/17/26 (see LIS code sheet for date of hire).
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $58.00 | $58.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $56.00 | $56.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $54.00 | $54.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $54.00 | $54.00 |
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 Buddies Child Care had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 2 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about Little Buddies Child Care?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Little Buddies Child Care since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Little Buddies Child Care’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Aug 11, 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.
When was Little Buddies Child Care last inspected?
Jul 20, 2026 (initial review). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Little Buddies Child Care cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $58.00 for infant, $56.00 for young toddler, $54.00 for older toddler, $54.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Little Buddies Child Care?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is R And M Growing Minds DBA Little Buddies Childcare.
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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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