Little Dragons Learning Center LLC
300 Market St, Warren, PA 16365 · Warren County
4 core-safety citations in last 12 months
1 complaint investigation found violations
Keystone STAR 2
Little Dragons Learning Center LLC is a certified child care center in Warren, PA, with capacity for 83 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 30 violations, 10 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for training & qualifications (6 of 30). 10 citations came in the last 12 months, including 4 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #2 of 5 centers in Warren and has more citations per inspection than 63% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
More citations than 63% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
#2 of 5 centers in Warren
10
Core-safety citations
20
Other citations
6
Inspections
1
Complaint investigations that found violations
30 citations from 8 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 10 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 13, 2026
Every state visit
Violation found
No violation
Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits
What inspectors cited most
Training & qualifications
6
Background checks
5
Health & medication
4
Building & playground safety
4
Records & paperwork
4
Supervision
3
Caregiver conduct
2
Emergency preparedness
1
Food & feeding
1
Citations, newest first
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file for staff person #1, hire date (see IS code sheet) contains a criminal history clearance lacking a dissemination date and therefore is not valid for service in child care.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Sep 17, 2026): “Staff person #1 obtained a copy of their criminal clearance w/ all information needed. Plan to maintain compliance:”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation
Aug 13, 2026
Inspection
Health & medication
Physician/CRNP assessment 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(5)
The file for staff person #2 contains a current health assessment that is lacking a physician's statement regarding suitability to provide child care.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Sep 17, 2026): “Staff person #2 will reaccomplish the health assessment ensuring the physician's statement and all other required information is filled out.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation
Aug 13, 2026
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
The files for staff persons #1, #3 and #4 contain documentation of PFA/CPR certification that has expired and has not been updated.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Sep 17, 2026): “Staff persons #1, #3, and #4 will renew their CPR certification on or before 10/12/2026.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
According to staff statements, on 4-10-26, staff person #1 was observed carrying child #1 from the preschool room and walking into the toddler room doorway through the connecting door between the rooms and leaving child #1 with the staff in the toddler room. During that time, staff person #1 had their back to the preschool room and was unable to see and supervise the 5 preschoolers in the preschool room for approximately 30 seconds to 1 minute. There were no other staff in the preschool room at that time.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 26, 2026): “Staff person #1's employment was terminated on 4/23/26.”
Restraints prohibited 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(e)
According to staff statements, on 4-10-26, staff person #1 was observed carrying child #1 from the preschool room and walking into the toddler room doorway through the connecting door between the rooms and leaving child #1 with the two staff in the toddler room. During this time, child #1 was very upset and was kicking, screaming, and flailing their arms while staff person #1 carried child #1 into the toddler room. Child #1 was fighting to stay in the preschool room and was holding onto the doorframe.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 26, 2026): “Staff person #1's employment was terminated on 4/23/26.”
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The files for facility persons #1,2,3,4,8 and 9 are lacking signed disclosure statements at the time of initial hire. The files do contain current disclosure statements. The file for staff person #7, hire date (see IS code sheet) is lacking a valid NSOR at the time of initial hire. The file does contain a current NSOR dated 1/5/2026.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 27, 2026): “All files listed above contain current documentation.”
Citation
Feb 20, 2026
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
The files for facility persons #5,6 and 8 are lacking documentation of training regarding the facility emergency plan at initial hire.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 27, 2026): “Facility Persons 5, 6, & 8 received emergency plan training on 3/10/2026.”
Citation
Feb 20, 2026
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Space safe for large muscle activity 55 Pa. Code §3270.62(c)
Cert rep observed a floor to ceiling wooden column in the indoor child care space. According to facility documentation and staff interviews, child #1 received a facial / head injury when they ran into the column.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 27, 2026): “Provider placed padding around all wooden columns in the gym/basement.”
Citation
Feb 20, 2026
Inspection
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 file for facility person #1, start date (see IS code sheet), serving as a volunteer who has direct contact with children, is lacking a health assessment. The file for facility person #2, start date (see IS code sheet), serving as a volunteer who has direct contact with children, contains a health assessment that was conducted greater than 12 months prior to their start date and is therefore not valid. The files for facility persons #3 and #4, start dates (see IS code sheet), serving as volunteers who have direct contact with children, contain current health reports that were conducted after their initial start dates.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 7, 2026): “Facility person/volunteer #1 has a current report on file Facility person/volunteer #2 has an appointment with their provider on 4/3/2026”
Citation
Feb 20, 2026
Inspection
Health & medication
Exam communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(3)
The file for staff person #7 contains a current health assessment with a physician statement that the individual has a communicable disease but is lacking information regarding the impact of the disease on their work with children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 7, 2026): “Staff person #7 has an appointment with their provider on 3/30/2026 to correct the issue.”
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Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
Staff person #6 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #6 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: health and safety training topics and mandated reporter training
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 17, 2025): “Staff person #6 began a leave of absence starting on 26 Aug 2025. They will remain on leave of absence until all pre-service training is complete. Staff person #6 will have all pre-service training completed by 13 Oct 2025 or will be fired on 13 Oct 2025 and will be rehired when meet all…”
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file for staff person #6, hire date (see IS code sheet), contains an FBI fingerprint clearance obtained through the department of education which is not valid for employment in child care under CPSL. The file is lacking the required DHS FBI fingerprint clearance. The file is also lacking a valid NSOR verification letter. The file for staff person #8, hire date (see IS code sheet), is lacking an NSOR verification as required to work in child care under CPSL.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 17, 2025): “Staff person #6 is on leave of absence beginning 26 Aug 2025. Staff person #6 will either provide a valid DHS FBI fingerprint clearance and a valid NSOR by 13 Oct 2025 or will be fired on 13 Oct 2025 and will be rehired when their paperwork is complete. Staff person # 8 is on leave of absence until…”
Aides supervised all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.37(c)
Observed staff persons #5 and #6, both qualified to serve as aides, to be working in a classroom together unsupervised by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 19, 2025): “As of 26 Aug 2025, Staff person #6 was placed on leave of absence. Staff person #6 will either provide documentation by 13 Oct 2025 proving they are qualified to be unsupervised or they will be fired on 13 Oct 2025 and will be rehired when they provide such documentation. As of 26 2025, Staff…”
Citation
Aug 25, 2025
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Indoor climbing- protective surface 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(f)
Observed in the indoor play space a small plastic sliding board on a tile floor lacking a protective surface covering.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 17, 2025): “A carpet was placed in the gym storage area as of 26 Aug 2025. The carpet is now used under the slide when the slide is in use.”
Citation
Aug 25, 2025
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
The file for staff person #7 contains current PFA/CPR training that was completed after the previous training expired as evidenced by trainings dated 11/4/2022 and 2/4/2025. The training is now current.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 19, 2025): “Staff person #7 completed training on 4 Feb 2025 and they are currently considered competent in pediatric first aid and CPR.”
Citation
Aug 25, 2025
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii)
The file for staff person #6, observed serving as an AGS, is lacking documentation of education and /or experience to qualify as an AGS. The file for staff person #8, identified as an AGS, contains a foreign degree that has not been interpreted or evaluated and therefor it cannot be determined if staff #8 is qualified to serve as an AGS.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 17, 2025): “Staff person #6 is on leave of absence and will provide documentation of education/experience qualifying them as an AGS by 13 Oct 2025. If said documentations is not provided by 13 Oct 2025, Staff person #6 will be fired on 13 Oct 2025 and will be rehired when paperwork is complete. Staff person #8…”
Citation
Aug 25, 2025
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
The files for staff persons #1,2,3 and 4 are lacking written evaluations completed during the previous 12month period.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 17, 2025): “Director will conduct a written evaluation for staff persons #1, #2, #3, and #4 by 13 Oct 2025.”
Citation
Aug 25, 2025
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
The file for child #1 contains emergency contact information that is lacking the health insurance policy number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 26, 2025): “Provider obtained Child #1's health insurance policy number on 25 Aug 2025.”
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file for staff person #1, hire date (see IS code sheet), contains a current state police clearance identifying a record exists however the clearance is lacking the rap sheet and is therefore an incomplete clearance and not valid.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 21, 2024): “Employee found rap sheet on 10 25 24. Added the rap sheet to employee folder. Emailed rap sheet to inspector. Inspector acknowledged we found and emailed the rap sheet.”
Citation
Oct 24, 2024
Inspection
Building & playground safety
65º F minimum 55 Pa. Code §3270.70(a)
Operator self-reported that on 10/28/24 the indoor temperature at the facility was between 61.5° and 63.5° between 6:30-8:30am due to the pilot light for the heating system being out.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 21, 2024): “The building's maintenance personnel fixed pilot light. Had heat within two hours.”
Citation
Oct 24, 2024
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
The basement girl's bathroom is lacking handwashing signs at the toilets and sink.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 13, 2024): “Put 'please wash hands' in the two women's stalls and at the sink on November 4, 2024.”
Citation
Oct 24, 2024
Inspection
Health & medication
Name on bottle 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(3)
Observed in the Toddler Room a bottle of Children's Tylenol labeled with the name of all 3 children in the family. Medication must be labeled and intended for one individual child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 21, 2024): “Parent identified which child's name would go on the bottle of Tylenol and bringing two more bottles for the two other children which will be labeled individually.”
Citation
Oct 24, 2024
Inspection
Food & feeding
Potentially hazardous food refrigerated 55 Pa. Code §3270.161(d)
Observed in the 3's and 4's room, lunch boxes containing perishable foods to be unrefrigerated.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 21, 2024): “Teacher or aide will put items needing refrigerated in the refrigerator. Sent a note to parents asking parents to place refrigerated items in the refrigerator.”
Citation
Oct 24, 2024
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Bachelor's, 30 credits + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(b)(2)/3270.192(2)(ii)
The file for staff person #2, currently serving as a temporary director, contains a bachelor's degree in Intelligence including 27 credit hours in the human service field. The file is lacking the additional 3 human service credit hours and is lacking documentation of 2 years of experience with children. Based on the qualifications contained in the file, staff person #2 may serve as an aide.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 21, 2024): “Staff person number two turned in transcripts seeking an additional three credits for a total of 30. Description of class was texted on 24 October and emailed on 7 Nov. Staff person #2 will also provide verification of childcare experience and will serve as an aide until paperwork is okayed by…”
Citation
Oct 24, 2024
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Employed and present 30 hrs/wk 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(c)
The file for staff person #2, currently serving as a temporary director, contains a bachelor's degree in Intelligence including 27 credit hours in the human service field. The file is lacking the additional 3 human service credit hours and is lacking documentation of 2 years of experience with children. Based on the qualifications contained in the file, staff person #2 may serve as an aide.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 27, 2024): “Employee will continue to not be left alone with children. Will look into receiving three human service credit hours. Will look into the additional two years of childcare. experience. Employee will continue to act as an aid until he/she has received three human service credit hours. And the…”
Citation
Oct 24, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
The files for children #1 and #2 contain emergency contact information that are lacking the health insurance policy numbers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 13, 2024): “Parents provided insurance coverage info and policy number. Files were updated with appropriate information.”
Citation
Oct 24, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
The file for child #1 contains emergency contact information that is lacking the address for an emergency release person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 13, 2024): “Family provided emergency contact information. File was updated to include required emergency contact info.”
No physical punishment 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(b)
Based on conversation with staff, it was verified that, on 8/26/24 at approximately 12:30 PM, Staff Person #1 roughly placed Child #1 on a mat at naptime. The child body lifted up off the ground and landed on side. Staff Person #1 was observed to sweep the foot of Child #1 causing the child to fall to the mat.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 31, 2025): “Owner addressed Staff Person #1's actions the day it happened. Owner made clear the actions were not acceptable in writing. Staff Person #1 acknowledged the message.”
Citation
Sep 18, 2024
Complaint investigation
Records & paperwork
No information disclosed 55 Pa. Code §3270.183(b)
Based on conversation with staff, on 8/27/24, Staff Person #2 was on a speaker phone in the office discussing confidential information regarding two children at the facility. A parent had entered the office, unnoticed by Staff Person #2, who continued the conversation for approximately ten seconds before noticing the parent was in the office.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 31, 2025): “Owner verbally addressed Staff Person #2's actions on 8/28/024. Staff Person #2 acknowledged and understood the breach of confidentiality. Owner arranged for STARS coach Michelle Reilly to provide confidentiality training to all staff members on 7 Oct 2024.”
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file for staff person #1, DOH (see IS code sheet), serving as the facility director, is lacking a completed NSOR verification.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 24, 2024): “Staff person #1 has requested another NSOR and when received will be kept in the staff file.”
“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
Sep 18, 2024
Complaint investigation
2 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.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $36.00 | $36.00 |
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
83 children
Certificate status
Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through
Nov 13, 2026
Operator
Little Dragons Learning Center LLC
Hours
Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–5:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone
(814) 230-9101
State certificate #
CER-00257452
Common questions
Has Little Dragons Learning Center LLC had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 10 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 Aug 13, 2026 (background checks): “The file for staff person #1, hire date (see IS code sheet) contains a criminal history clearance lacking a dissemination date and therefore is not valid for service in child care.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Little Dragons Learning Center LLC?
Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Little Dragons Learning Center LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Oct 29, 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 Dragons Learning Center LLC compare with other daycares in Warren?
It is #2 of 5 centers in Warren by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 63% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Little Dragons Learning Center LLC last inspected?
Aug 13, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Little Dragons Learning Center LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $40.00 for newborn, $40.00 for infant, $38.00 for young toddler, $38.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Little Dragons Learning Center LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Little Dragons Learning Center LLC.
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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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