Little Cubs Den · 130 Pine St, Orangeville
Little Cubs Den is a certified child care center in Orangeville, PA, with capacity for 39 children. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 3 times. The state cited 5 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). All 5 came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #4 of 18 centers in Columbia County and has fewer citations per inspection than 80% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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The inspector observed a saucer style swing attached to a swing set in the infant/toddler play area that was not embedded and was missing loose-fill unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.
During the unannounced renewal inspection on the inspector reviewed the staff files and noted that staff #1did not have an acceptable Pediatric First Aid and CPR training from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum.
Child #1, who is currently enrolled, was missing the signed parental consent for emergency medical care and administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Staff #1 was hired provisionally and did not have a DHS FBI clearance on file as is required and was working in direct care with children since hire (See LIS Code Sheet for DOH). Staff #2 was hired provisionally and did not have the correct disclosure statement on file as is required and was working in direct care with children since hire (See LIS Code Sheet for DOH).
Staff #1 was observed working in direct care with children since hire (See LIS Code Sheet for DOH) and did not have a health assessment on file as is required.
“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) | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $44.00 | $44.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $44.00 | $44.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $43.00 | $43.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $42.00 | $42.00 |
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 Den had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 1 violation 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 Apr 30, 2026 (background checks): “Staff #1 was hired provisionally and did not have a DHS FBI clearance on file as is required and was working in direct care with children since hire (See LIS Code Sheet for DOH). Staff #2 was hired provisionally and did…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Little Cubs Den?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Little Cubs Den since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
How does Little Cubs Den compare with other daycares in Columbia County?
It is tied for #4 of 18 centers in Columbia County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 80% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Little Cubs Den last inspected?
Aug 21, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Little Cubs Den cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $45.00 for newborn, $45.00 for infant, $44.00 for young toddler, $44.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Little Cubs Den?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Little Cubs Den 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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