Little Cubs Daycare LLC · 111 W Main St, West Newton
Little Cubs Daycare LLC is a certified child care center in West Newton, PA, with capacity for 38 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 18 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for health & medication (5 of 18). 3 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #13 of 85 centers in Westmoreland County and has fewer citations per inspection than 57% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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At the time of inspection, the file for Staff #1, Staff #2, and Staff #3 contained an unacceptable format of the disclosure statement after 2/1/25, per Announcement C-25-01.
Staff #3 and Staff #4, classified as Aides, were observed caring for six infants in the Infant Room without being supervised by an Assistant Group Supervisor at minimum.
During an observed diaper change, Staff #5 used a baby wipe to clean an Older Toddler's hands, when handwashing is required after diapering.
The fire alarm 30-day test log includes test dates 5/23/25-6/23/25, more than 30 days apart.
The two most recent NSOR certificates on file for Staff #1 are dated 1/10/20 and 1/14/25, more than 60 months apart. The two most recent State Police clearance (1/21/20 & 2/11/25), FBI clearance (1/15/20 & 2/13/25), and NSOR certificate (2/12/20 & 2/19/25) on file for Staff #2 are dated more than 60 months apart.
In the Main Room (R), a paper book was observed with torn edges less than one inch in diameter and was accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
The two most recent health assessments on file for Staff #1 are dated 12/30/22 and 1/3/25, more than 24 months apart. The two most recent health assessments on file for Staff #3 are dated 11/14/22 and 1/7/25, more than 24 months apart.
The health assessment on file for Staff #3 dated 1/7/25 indicated that the physician or health care professional did not conduct a physical examination, making the health assessment invalid.
The current health assessment on file for Staff #4 dated 1/15/25 indicates that the staff person has a communicable/contagious disease, with no additional information given.
The file for Staff #1 contained the Health and Safety Basics: Building Blocks for Quality 6-hour training dated 1/14/19, and the training is only accepted if completed within the timeframe of 9/30/16-6/30/18.
After a conversation with the operator, the children are not taken outdoors daily if the weather permits.
The Emergency Contact forms for Child #1 and Child #3 not include the parent's signature giving written consent for the facility to obtain emergency medical care.
The Emergency Contact forms on file for Child #2 and Child #4 lacked complete addresses for all listed release persons.
The Emergency Contact forms on file for Child #1 and Child #3 does not include the parent's signature giving written consent for the facility to administer minor first aid procedures.
In the Toddler Room, three bottles used by an infant in care were observed to lack the child's name.
The child file for Child #1 lacked a flu shot for 2022.
The staff file for Staff person #1, who is functioning as a Group Supervisor, lacked documentation of 2 years of work experience with children.
The Infant/Toddler Room was observed to lack a daily activity schedule.
“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
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 18, 2026 (background checks): “At the time of inspection, the file for Staff #1, Staff #2, and Staff #3 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 #13 of 85 centers in Westmoreland County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 57% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Little Cubs Daycare LLC last inspected?
Mar 18, 2026 (renewal). 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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