Little Kids Playcare · 508 N Lewis Run Rd, Clairton
Little Kids Playcare is a certified child care center in Clairton, PA, with capacity for 62 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 54 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for health & medication (13 of 54). 12 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #3 of 5 centers in Clairton and has more citations per inspection than 77% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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At the time of inspection, the file for Staff #1, Staff #2, Staff #3, Staff #4, Staff #5, and Staff #6 contained an unacceptable format of the disclosure statement after 2/1/25, per Announcement C-25-01.
The two most recent health report forms on file for Child #2, a young toddler, are dated 7/23/25 and 4/29/26, more than 6 months apart. The two most recent health report forms on file for Child #3, a young toddler, are dated 8/12/25 and 4/30/25, more than 6 months apart. The most recent health report form on file for Child #4, a preschooler, is dated 3/28/25, more than 12 months prior to the date of inspection.
The immunization record on file for Child #3, who is 21 months old, included 3 out of 4 DTAP vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age.
A medication for Albuterol and an Epi-Pen labeled for Child #1 lacked the written instructions/prescription label provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine.
The facility's fire detection log documented dates 10/3/25-11/4/25, more than 30 days apart.
The two most recent fire safety trainings on file for Staff #1, Staff #2, Staff #3, and Staff #4 are dated 8/16/24 and 9/23/25, more than 12 months apart.
The emergency contact form for Child #4 lacked a complete home address for the enrolling parent.
The file for Child #2 and Child #3 contained an emergency contact form that was not updated within 6 months of the previous update.
Out of the two written, nonfamily reference letters on file for Staff #5, only one letter attested to the persons suitability to serve as a childcare facility person.
A container of hand sanitizer labeled "keep out of the reach of children" was observed on a low shelf in the Preschool Room and accessible to children.
In the Toddler Classroom, linoleum floor tiles were observed to be broken in the Preschool Room doorway and not in good repair.
The facility's fire detection log documented dates 10/3/25-11/4/25, more than 30 days apart.
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The two most recent PA State Police clearances on file for Staff #3 are dated 12/6/19 and 1/31/25, more than 60 months apart. The two most recent Child Abuse clearances on file for Staff #3 are dated 12/6/19 and 2/18/25, more than 60 months apart. The file for Staff #5 contained an NSOR clearance dated 2/7/25, after the date of hire.
The facility's emergency plan lacked a method to contact parents during an emergency situation.
The facility's emergency plan lacked a method to contact parents when the emergency has ended and how to safely reunite with their children.
On the outdoor play space, exposed screws were observed along the fence.
The two most recent health assessments on file for Staff #4 are dated 3/29/23 and 4/6/25, more than 24 months apart.
The file for Staff #1 contained the 6-hour health and safety training dated prior to 9/30/16.
The two most recent mandated reporter trainings on file for Staff #2 are dated 1/10/18-4/4/23, more than 60 months apart.
The record of the required education on file for Staff #5 to be classified as an assistant group supervisor was an international diploma, not translated by an approved evaluator with no equivalency on file.
The agreement form for Child #3 lacked the date of the child's admission.
The emergency contact form for Child #2 lacked the child's health insurance policy number.
The emergency contact form for Child #1 lacked a complete address for the release persons. The emergency contact form for Child #2 and Child #3 lacked an address for the release persons. The emergency contact form for Child #3 lacked a phone number for the release persons.
The facility's Emergency Plan did not contain documentation that the plan has been reviewed and updated annually.
The facility lacked a letter to parents explaining the emergency procedures did not contain lockdown procedures, accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
A cracked baseboard with splintered wood was observed on the floor in the Preschool Room, which could be hazardous to children.
A cracked pink toy bin was observed in the Preschool Room. A plastic climber with pinch points was observed in the outdoor Play Space.
The two most recent health assessment on file for Child #1 (PSA) are dated 11/15/22 and 12/18/23, more than 12 months apart.
The two most recent Health Assessments for Staff #2 are dated 7/13/21 and 4/17/24, more than 24 months apart.
The current health assessment on file for Staff #1 dated 3/19/24, does not indicate that the staff person was examined for communicable diseases.
The initial health assessment on file for Child #2 is dated 5/3/23, which is more than 60 days after the date of enrollment (SEE LIS CODE SHEET).
The two most recent Mandated Reporter trainings on file for Staff #3 are dated 8/19/18 and 3/1/24, more than 60 months apart.
Staff person #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 8/19/2018.
In the outdoor play space, it was observed that the railing on the top of the fence behind the large equipment was peeling.
It was observed that the facility did not have on file a medication consent form for administration of medication for Child # 1.
The file for Staff #6 contained an NSOR clearance dated 3/29/21, which had been required to be obtained by 7/1/20. The file for Staff #8 contained consecutive FBI clearances dated more than 60 months apart.
The PS Room, with a documented capacity of 21 children, was observed to contain 28 PS children at 10:40 AM on 5/12/22. The facility's observed schedule of daily activities did not indicate that time as a time period of program activity in which the child care capacity would be exceeded.
The emergency telephone numbers in the Infant Room were observed to be posted not near the telephone.
Visual strips were not present on low glass in the Infant Room.
The faucet of the toy sink kitchen in the PS Room was observed to be loose, causing a pinch point.
The files for Child #1 and #2 contained consecutive health reports dated more than 12 months apart.
The file for Child #6 contained a health report which lacked a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
The files for Staff #2 and #12 contained consecutive health assessments dated more than 24 months apart.
A bottle containing a white liquid observed in the refrigerator was not labeled for the child for whom it was intended.
The file for Child #7 contained an initial health report dated more than 60 days after enrollment.
The file for Staff #6 contained documentation of consecutive fire safety training completed more than 12 months apart.
Staff person #10--- has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): approved health and safety training. Staff person #13--- had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): approved pediatric first-aid and CPR certification.
The file for Staff #6 contained documentation of consecutive mandated reporter trainings dated more than 60 months apart.
The file for Child #3 contained an emergency contact form which lacked the telephone number of the child's medical provider.
The file for Child #5 contained an emergency contact form which lacked a work address and work telephone number for the enrolling parent.
The file for Child #4 contained an emergency contact form which lacked the address for release persons.
A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted in the SA Room.
The file for Child #7 contained updates to the emergency contact form and agreement form which were dated 1/27/22, after the regulation suspension lifting date of 1/6/22.
The file for Staff #6 contained 8 of the 12 required hours of annual child care training between 12/19/20 and 12/29/21. The file for Staff #12 contained 10 of the 12 required hours of annual child care training for her anniversary year of 5/26/21 - 5/26/22.
“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.
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Common questions
Has Little Kids Playcare 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 May 7, 2026 (background checks): “At the time of inspection, the file for Staff #1, Staff #2, Staff #3, Staff #4, Staff #5, and Staff #6 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 Kids Playcare?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Little Kids Playcare since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Little Kids Playcare’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective May 28, 2019. 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 Kids Playcare compare with other daycares in Clairton?
It is #3 of 5 centers in Clairton by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 77% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Little Kids Playcare last inspected?
May 7, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
Who runs Little Kids Playcare?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Little Kids Playcare INC.
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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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