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Pennsylvania · Westmoreland County

Little Cubs Daycare LLC · 112 Walnut Ln, West Newton

112 Walnut Ln, West Newton, PA 15089 · Westmoreland County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 4

Little Cubs Daycare LLC is a certified child care center in West Newton, PA, with capacity for 96 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 34 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (12 of 34). 15 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 #24 of 85 centers in Westmoreland County and has more citations per inspection than 60% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 60% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
Tied for #24 of 85 centers in Westmoreland County
3 Core-safety citations
31 Other citations
6 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
34 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 15 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 3, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Sep 3, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Mar 3, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Mar 26, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jul 29, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Oct 18, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Oct 20, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety 12
Records & paperwork 11
Training & qualifications 4
Background checks 3
Health & medication 3
Emergency preparedness 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Sep 3, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.21
Adult scissors were observed on the teacher's desk in Room 3 and were accessible to children, which may cause injury.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 14, 2026): “Adult scissors were placed on the top shelf out of the reach of children.”
Citation Sep 3, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
In Room 3, a box of individually packed lens wipes labeled, "Keep out of the reach of children" was observed on top of a cart in the bathroom and was accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 14, 2026): “Eyeglass wipes were put in our back storage.”
Citation Sep 3, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Toxic use- no contamination 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(c)
A container of Lysol Disinfectant Wipes, a bottle of Lysol Disinfectant spray, and bottle of Lysol Multi-Surface Cleaning Liquid were observed directly on top of the refrigerator, which could cause contamination of the food below if leaking occurred.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 15, 2026): “Lysol spray that was on top of the fridge was placed in a bin and put back on top of the fridge.”
Citation Sep 3, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
Damaged plaster was observed on the wall behind the door in the bathroom in Room 2 near the front door of the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 14, 2026): “Damaged plaster was covered and our maintenance facility personnel will mud and repaint the area.”
Core safety Mar 3, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
At the time of inspection, the file for Staff #2 contained an unacceptable format of the disclosure statement after 2/1/25, per Announcement C-25-01.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 16, 2026): “Staff will sign the new disclosure statement”
Citation Mar 3, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle 55 Pa. Code §3270.67(d)
An unlidded trash can containing used tissues was observed in the Pre-K Room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 16, 2026): “trash can lid was placed back on trash can”
Citation Mar 3, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
Peeling paint was observed to the left of the Art center and along the back wall in the Pre-K Room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2026): “painted over chipping paint”
Citation Mar 3, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
The bathroom on the left in the Pre-K Room lacked a handwashing sign at every sink and toilet.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 16, 2026): “hand washing sign was placed above toilet in staff bathroom”
Citation Mar 3, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
8th grade + 2 yrs 55 Pa. Code §3270.37(b)(3)
The file for Staff #1, classified as an Aide, lacked documentation of a minimum of an 8th grade education.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 4, 2026): “staff transcript was emailed over by high school and placed in her file”
Citation Mar 3, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Given parents in writing 55 Pa. Code §3270.121(b)
At the time of inspection, the facility lacked a policy regarding the transfer of care of the child. The policy shall be a written agreement which includes the parent's signature providing consent and placed in the child's file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 17, 2026): “transfer of care policy is typed up and placed in school age files”
Citation Mar 3, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Arrival/departure times 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(4)
The financial agreement forms on file for Child #1 and Child #2 lacked arrival and departure times.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 16, 2026): “child's departure time was listed on child's agreement”
Citation Mar 3, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
The financial agreement form on file for Child #2 lacked persons whom the child can be release to.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 16, 2026): “release persons added to child's agreement form”
Citation Mar 3, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(b)/3270.182(8)
The file for Child #2 contained the original financial agreement when the parent is to receive the original agreement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 4, 2026): “made a copy of the original agreement and gave to parents”
Citation Mar 3, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
The emergency contact forms on file for Child #2 and Child #3 lacked the enrolling parent's work address and telephone number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 16, 2026): “parents work phone number was added to child's emergency contact”
Citation Mar 3, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
At the time of inspection, Child #4 was receiving care in Room 2 without their emergency contact information being in the space where they were receiving care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 16, 2026): “a copy of child's emergency contact was placed in preschool binders”
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Core safety Mar 26, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The two most recent NSOR certificates on file for Staff #2 (2/27/20 & 3/3/25) and Staff #3 (12/24/19 & 1/31/25) are dated more than 60 months apart.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 2, 2025): “All updated NSORSs where placed in staff files”
Citation Mar 26, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.21
An oversized microwave on rolling cart was observed to be wobbly, unstable, and accessible to children, which could cause injury.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 15, 2025): “The Pre k Microwave was switched to a smaller one.”
Citation Mar 26, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
Exposed bolts were observed on the inside of the gate in the outdoor play space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 21, 2025): “coverings were placed on the bolts on the gate of the fence”
Citation Mar 26, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
ACIP recommended immunization record 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)
The immunization record on file for Child #1 was dated 3/5/25, more than 60 days after Child #1's date of enrollment (SEE IS CODE SHEET).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 15, 2025): “child has a current immunization record on file now.”
Citation Mar 26, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
The most recent staff evaluation on file for Staff #1 is dated 1/10/24, more than 12 months prior.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 15, 2025): “a new staff evaluation was done and placed in staff file”
Citation Mar 26, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
46 or more children- additional group sups 55 Pa. Code §3270.35(e)
At the time of inspection, the facility has more than 45 children enrolled and only employs 1 qualified Group Supervisor who is not the director.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 15, 2025): “we added another qualified staff from another center to this location.”
Citation Mar 26, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
The emergency contact form on file for Child #3 lacked a complete address for the child's physician or source of medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 15, 2025): “complete address for the medical doctor was placed in child's file”
Citation Mar 26, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
The emergency contact form on file for Child #2 and Child #4 lacked complete addresses for all listed release persons.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 15, 2025): “addresses were updated and added to child file for whom child can be released to”
Citation Mar 26, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
The file for Staff #3 contained 10.5 of 12 annual childcare training hours during the training timeframe of 12/19/26-12/19/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 15, 2025): “all staff are up to date on their training hours”
Core safety Jul 29, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file for Staff #1 included a signed disclosure statement which lacked the date it was signed.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 8, 2024): “All Disclosures will be signed and dated prior to start date”
Citation Jul 29, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
Exposed bolts were observed on the fence in the outdoor play space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 9, 2024): “Bolts are covered with a safety plastic cap”
Citation Jul 29, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record/Dismissal policy 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3)
The immunization record for Child #2 (4 yrs) lacked the following vaccines: 1 does of Hep B without a Letter of Exemption in the file. Child #2 must be dismissed from care by close of business on 7/29/24 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 19, 2024): “child's mother wrote an exemption letter”
Citation Jul 29, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)
The initial health assessment on file for Child #4 lacked a date that the health assessment was conducted, making it invalid.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 8, 2024): “a new health report is placed in child's file with proper date needed”
Citation Jul 29, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
The Emergency Contact form on file for Child #1 lacked the name and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 8, 2024): “physician phone numbers are added to the child's paperwork”
Citation Jul 29, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
The Emergency Contact form on file for Child #3 and Child #5 lacked complete addresses for all listed release persons.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 9, 2024): “we added the address needed for child's emergency contact”
Citation Oct 18, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
Upon review of the facility's 30-day fire testing documentation, the following tests were observed to have been conducted more than 30 days apart: 5/5/23 -6/5/23 (31 Days).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 18, 2023): “Since 6/5/23 we have been testing the alarm every 30 days.”
Citation Oct 20, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
The facility emergency plan contained information regarding volunteer emergency preparedness and continuity of operations included in their emergency plan which was not added to the plan by 7/1/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 1, 2022): “Updated and review the emergency plan as often as regulations change or every six months whichever comes 1st”
Citation Oct 20, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
In the Right Room the sink located inside the classroom lacked a handwashing sign.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 1, 2022): “a new handwashing sign was placed in front of the sink”
Citation Oct 20, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
The child file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact information form that lacked the addresses for three of the individuals listed.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 4, 2022): “Called the mom to obtain needed addresses.”

“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.) $51.00 $51.00
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $48.00 $48.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $48.00 $48.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $42.00 $42.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $44.00 $44.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $44.00 $44.00

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

Capacity 96 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Jun 23, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Dec 6, 2025 · what STARS means
Programs PA Pre-K Counts
Operator Little Cubs Daycare and Learning Center LLC
Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–5:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (724) 633-2247
State certificate # CER-00253559
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Common questions

Has Little Cubs Daycare LLC had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 3 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 Mar 3, 2026 (background checks): “At the time of inspection, the file for Staff #2 contained an unacceptable format of the disclosure statement after 2/1/25, per Announcement C-25-01.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Little Cubs Daycare LLC?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Little Cubs Daycare LLC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Little Cubs Daycare LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Dec 6, 2025. 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 Cubs Daycare LLC compare with other daycares in Westmoreland County?

It is tied for #24 of 85 centers in Westmoreland County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 60% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Little Cubs Daycare LLC last inspected?

Sep 3, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Little Cubs Daycare LLC cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $51.00 for infant, $48.00 for young toddler, $48.00 for older toddler, $42.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Little Cubs Daycare LLC?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Little Cubs Daycare and 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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