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Little Kids Playcare · 508 N Lewis Run Rd, Clairton

508 N Lewis Run Rd, Clairton, PA 15025 · Allegheny County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 1

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.

Inspection record

More citations than 77% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
#3 of 5 centers in Clairton
3 Core-safety citations
51 Other citations
7 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
54 citations from 7 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 12 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 7, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) May 7, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Nov 24, 2025 · Inspection · citation found May 30, 2025 · Inspection · citation found May 13, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Feb 27, 2024 · Inspection · citation found May 25, 2023 · Inspection · citation found May 12, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Health & medication 13
Building & playground safety 12
Records & paperwork 11
Training & qualifications 10
Emergency preparedness 4
Background checks 3
Food & feeding 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety May 7, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 15, 2026): “Once director realized that all staff persons had completed an outdated disclosure statement, the correct disclosure statement was printed and signed by all staff persons. The correct signed disclosure statement was then added to all staff [#1- #6] files.”
Citation May 7, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 15, 2026): “Once director realized that the child health reports of [Child #2 and Child #3] were more than 6 months apart and [Child #4] were more than 12 months since last health report, director requested updated health reports from parents. The updated health reports were then added to the correct child…”
Citation May 7, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)(1)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 15, 2026): “Once the director was informed that child #3's immunization record did not include 4 DTAP vaccines which is recommended by the ACIP. the director contacted the parent. The parent then wrote a written and signed exemption letter stating that she did not have her child vaccinated on the ACIP timeline.”
Citation May 7, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Written instructions 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(2)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 15, 2026): “Once director was made aware that Child [#1]'s Epi Pen and Albuterol lacked a prescription/label, the director immediately contacted the parent to obtain original packing/label. The parent refilled the prescription and provided a new Epi Pen and Albuterol in prescription packaging with written…”
Citation May 7, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
The facility's fire detection log documented dates 10/3/25-11/4/25, more than 30 days apart.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 15, 2026): “Once director realized the fire detection system had not been tested in 30 days, it was immediately tested and logged by the director.”
Citation May 7, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 15, 2026): “Once director realized that the last fire safety training had been completed over 12 months prior, fire safety training was scheduled and completed. Fire safety training certificates were then printed and added to all staff [#1-#4] files.”
Citation May 7, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
The emergency contact form for Child #4 lacked a complete home address for the enrolling parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 15, 2026): “Once director realized that the child [#4]'s file was missing the township and zip code the director contacted the parent to obtain this information. The township and zip code were added to Child [#4's] file.”
Citation May 7, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
The file for Child #2 and Child #3 contained an emergency contact form that was not updated within 6 months of the previous update.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 15, 2026): “Once the director realized that the updates/reviews of child [#2 and child #3's] file had not been done within a 6-month time frame, the written review of the emergency contact and financial agreement were completed.”
Citation May 7, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 15, 2026): “Once the director realized that a staff #5's written reference did not attest to her ability/suitability to work with children, the director asked this staff person to obtain another written reference. The staff #5 then went and had another letter of reference completed by a nonfamily member…”
Citation Nov 24, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 8, 2025): “Once staff realized that the container of hand sanitizer was in reach of children, the hand sanitizer was immediately moved to a high shelf that was inaccessible to all children.”
Citation Nov 24, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
In the Toddler Classroom, linoleum floor tiles were observed to be broken in the Preschool Room doorway and not in good repair.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 8, 2025): “To fix the broken linoleum floor tiles in-between the toddler room and preschool room, Director duct taped those specific floor tiles to make sure the floor was in good repair. At a future date, Little Kids Playcare will be refinishing the toddler room floor to match the new preschool room floor…”
Citation Nov 24, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)
The facility's fire detection log documented dates 10/3/25-11/4/25, more than 30 days apart.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 8, 2025): “Once Director realized the fire detection log was past 30 days, the log was immediately completed.”
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Core safety May 30, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 13, 2025): “Staff #3 and Staff #5 had completed the police clearance, child abuse clearance and NSOR clearance prior to our annual inspection.”
Citation May 30, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Contact when arises 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(3)
The facility's emergency plan lacked a method to contact parents during an emergency situation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 13, 2025): “Director immediately added a method to contact parents in an emergency situation to the facility's emergency plan (Brightwheel App).”
Citation May 30, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Contact when ended 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(4)
The facility's emergency plan lacked a method to contact parents when the emergency has ended and how to safely reunite with their children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 13, 2025): “Director immediately added the method in which our facility contacts parents when an emergency situation has ended and how to safely reunite with their children to the facility's emergency plan (Brightwheel App).”
Citation May 30, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
On the outdoor play space, exposed screws were observed along the fence.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 13, 2025): “Facility purchased protective coverings for screws and placed them on all exposed screws along the fences outside.”
Citation May 30, 2025 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 two most recent health assessments on file for Staff #4 are dated 3/29/23 and 4/6/25, more than 24 months apart.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 13, 2025): “Staff #4 had already received a health assessment at the time of our annual inspection.”
Citation May 30, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
The file for Staff #1 contained the 6-hour health and safety training dated prior to 9/30/16.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 13, 2025): “Once Director became aware that the 6-hour health and safety training was dated prior to 9/30/16 for Staff #1, Director had Staff #1 complete the training again.”
Citation May 30, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 13, 2025): “Staff person #2 had already completed the mandated reporter training prior to our inspection.”
Citation May 30, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 11, 2025): “Staff #5 no longer is employed at the facility as of 7/10/25.”
Citation May 30, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)
The agreement form for Child #3 lacked the date of the child's admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 13, 2025): “Director immediately added Child #3's admission date to that child's agreement form in their file.”
Citation May 30, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
The emergency contact form for Child #2 lacked the child's health insurance policy number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 13, 2025): “Director contacted the parent of Child #2 to get the child's health insurance policy number. It was then immediately added to the child's file.”
Citation May 30, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 13, 2025): “Director contacted the parents of Child #1, Child #2 and Child #3 to receive correct addresses and phone numbers of the release persons in their children's files. The addresses and phone numbers were then immediately added to the respective files.”
Citation May 13, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Plan reviewed/updated annually 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(b)
The facility's Emergency Plan did not contain documentation that the plan has been reviewed and updated annually.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 22, 2024): “The Director immediately documented in writing that the Emergency Plan has been reviewed and updated.”
Citation May 13, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Letter to parents 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(e)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 22, 2024): “The Director immediately created a letter to parents explaining the center's emergency procedures. The letter was then sent through the Brightwheel app to every family enrolled at the center.”
Citation May 13, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
A cracked baseboard with splintered wood was observed on the floor in the Preschool Room, which could be hazardous to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 22, 2024): “The baseboard was immediately fixed once it was realized that there was a crack with splintered wood.”
Citation May 13, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
A cracked pink toy bin was observed in the Preschool Room. A plastic climber with pinch points was observed in the outdoor Play Space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 23, 2024): “The cracked pink toy bin was immediately repaired once it was realized there was a crack in this bin. Director immediately fixed the plastic climber in the outside play area so that there were no longer any pinch points.”
Citation May 13, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)/3270.181(c)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 22, 2024): “An updated health assessment for Child #1 was placed in the child's file at the center.”
Citation May 13, 2024 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 two most recent Health Assessments for Staff #2 are dated 7/13/21 and 4/17/24, more than 24 months apart.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 22, 2024): “Once the Director realized that Staff #2's last health assessment was past 24 months, that staff member was immediately sent to receive a health assessment. The updated health assessment was immediately put in the staff person's file.”
Citation May 13, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Exam communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(3)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 22, 2024): “Staff #1 was sent to have her physical marked that she did not have communicable diseases by the doctor's office that gave her the examination. The doctor's office refused to mark the "NO" box for communicable diseases since she was not getting a TB test with that examination (she had a TB test…”
Citation May 13, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)
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).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 22, 2024): “Child #2 had an initial health assessment and it was placed in the child's file.”
Citation May 13, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(3)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 22, 2024): “Once it was realized that the Mandated Reporter training was late, the Director immediately had the staff person complete the training.”
Citation Feb 27, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 4, 2024): “Once I became aware that a staff member's Mandated Reporter training was past due, I immediately asked her to complete this training. Training was completed and certificate was put into her file.”
Citation May 25, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
In the outdoor play space, it was observed that the railing on the top of the fence behind the large equipment was peeling.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 12, 2023): “Director sanded the fence, removed all chipping paint and then repainted the fence.”
Citation May 25, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Written consent 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(6)
It was observed that the facility did not have on file a medication consent form for administration of medication for Child # 1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 12, 2023): “Director immediately contacted the parent and had them complete a medication form for administration of medication.”
Core safety May 12, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 4, 2022): “Staff #6 has a current NSOR clearance on file. Staff #8 has a current FBI clearance on file.”
Citation May 12, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Designated on facility schedule 55 Pa. Code §3270.61(h)(2)(ii)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 4, 2022): “The daily schedule of activities was corrected on the day of the inspection to indicate the correct time of exceeding capacity for the PS Room.”
Citation May 12, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Emergency Numbers Posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.74
The emergency telephone numbers in the Infant Room were observed to be posted not near the telephone.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 4, 2022): “The number posting was moved and placed near the telephone on the day of the inspection.”
Citation May 12, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Glass 55 Pa. Code §3270.81
Visual strips were not present on low glass in the Infant Room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 4, 2022): “Visual strips were provided on the day of the inspection.”
Citation May 12, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
The faucet of the toy sink kitchen in the PS Room was observed to be loose, causing a pinch point.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 4, 2022): “The faucet was repaired on the day of the inspection.”
Citation May 12, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
The files for Child #1 and #2 contained consecutive health reports dated more than 12 months apart.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 4, 2022): “Child #1 and #2 have current health reports on file.”
Citation May 12, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Free from contagious/communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(7)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 4, 2022): “A new health report from was obtained with the information included.”
Citation May 12, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
The files for Staff #2 and #12 contained consecutive health assessments dated more than 24 months apart.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 4, 2022): “Staff #2 and #12 have current health assessments on file.”
Citation May 12, 2022 Inspection Food & feeding
Bottles labeled 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(4)
A bottle containing a white liquid observed in the refrigerator was not labeled for the child for whom it was intended.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 4, 2022): “The bottle was labeled on the day of the inspection.”
Citation May 12, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Health information 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)
The file for Child #7 contained an initial health report dated more than 60 days after enrollment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 4, 2022): “Child #7 has a current health report on file.”
Citation May 12, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
The file for Staff #6 contained documentation of consecutive fire safety training completed more than 12 months apart.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 4, 2022): “Staff #6 has current fire safety training on file.”
Citation May 12, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 4, 2022): “Staff #10 obtained training on 8/3/22. Staff #13 obtained approved pediatric first-aid and CPR certification on 6/15/22.”
Citation May 12, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii)
The file for Staff #6 contained documentation of consecutive mandated reporter trainings dated more than 60 months apart.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 4, 2022): “Staff #6 has current mandated reporter training on file.”
Citation May 12, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
The file for Child #3 contained an emergency contact form which lacked the telephone number of the child's medical provider.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 4, 2022): “The phone number of the medical provider was obtained.”
Citation May 12, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
The file for Child #5 contained an emergency contact form which lacked a work address and work telephone number for the enrolling parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 4, 2022): “Work address and telephone number were added to the emergency contact form.”
Citation May 12, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
The file for Child #4 contained an emergency contact form which lacked the address for release persons.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 4, 2022): “The address was obtained on the emergency contact form.”
Citation May 12, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 4, 2022): “The plan was posted on the day of the inspection.”
Citation May 12, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Dated signature affixed 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)/3270.181(d)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 4, 2022): “Child #7 has current updates to the emergency contact and agreement forms on file.”
Citation May 12, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 4, 2022): “Staff #6 used 4 training hours from the next anniversary year to correct the violation. Staff #12 will use 2 of her 6 hours of training from her CPR and first aid training that occurred on 6/15/22 to account for the additional 2 hours of training needed from 5/26/21 to 5/26/22. Staff #12 will then…”

“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.

About this center

Capacity 62 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Aug 29, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since May 28, 2019 · what STARS means
Operator Little Kids Playcare INC
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00256049
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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.

Certified centers nearby

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.

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