Little Faces Learning Center LLC
Little Faces Learning Center LLC is a certified child care center in Gilbertsville, PA, with capacity for 49 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 14 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (6 of 14). 4 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #4 of 8 centers in Gilbertsville and has fewer citations per inspection than 71% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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At the time of inspection, the medication observed for child #5 did not have the original container with the prescription label identifying whom the medication was intended.
At the time of inspection, the facility did not have a completed medication log for child #5's prescription medication.
At the time of inspection, the emergency contact form for child #2 and #4 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care and consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility person.
At the time of inspection, the emergency contact forms for child #1 and #3 were missing the addresses of the release persons
At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1 employed over 45 days contained a volunteer PA Child Abuse History clearance.
At the time of inspection, the emergency contact form for child #1 did not have the parent signature for consent of emergency medical and minor first-aid.
At the time of inspection, the file for child #7, D.O.B 4/19/23 enrolled 8/21/23; did not include an initial health assessment with immunization which was dated within 60 days of the child's enrollment. The only health assessment in the file for child #7 was dated 2/5/2024 which is more then 60 days from the child's enrollment.
At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1, hired 2/26/24; did not include the verification of education necessary to qualify for the position as an aide. The Staff Data Sheet submitted for the 2024 renewal inspection, reflected that staff member #2 has a bachelor's degree and master's degree but it wasn't included in the file for the staff member.
At the time of inspection, the emergency contact forms for children #1, #3, #4, #5 and #6 were missing the addresses of the release persons. The emergency contact form for child #5 was also missing the phone number for one of the release persons identified.
At the time of inspection, the emergency contact form for child #7 did not have the parent's signature for consent of emergency medical and minor first-aid.
At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1 did not contain two written nonfamily reference letters from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
During the renewal on 1/12/2023 a shelf with a tipping hazard was observed in the young toddler room. The shelf was not secured to the wall.
During the renewal inspection on 1/12/2023 the file for staff person #1 did not include the initial TB testing dates.
During the renewal inspection on 3/2/2022 the operator did not have proof of purchase on file of the fire detection system as required under act 62.
“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) | $45.80 | $45.80 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $45.80 | $45.80 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $44.80 | $44.80 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $44.80 | $44.80 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $43.80 | $43.80 |
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 Faces Learning Center LLC 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 Mar 13, 2025 (background checks): “At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1 employed over 45 days contained a volunteer PA Child Abuse History clearance.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Little Faces Learning Center LLC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Little Faces Learning Center 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 Faces Learning Center LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Jul 28, 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.
How does Little Faces Learning Center LLC compare with other daycares in Gilbertsville?
It is #4 of 8 centers in Gilbertsville by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 71% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Little Faces Learning Center LLC last inspected?
Mar 11, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Little Faces Learning Center LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $45.80 for newborn, $45.80 for infant, $44.80 for young toddler, $44.80 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Little Faces Learning Center LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Little Faces 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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