Little Learners Child Care
Little Learners Child Care is a certified child care center in Verona, PA, with capacity for 73 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 4 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 14 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for health & medication (5 of 14). 8 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #2 of 8 centers in Verona and has fewer citations per inspection than 54% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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In the two-year-old room, a lid on a bin of bean bags had a cracked lid with rough edges and possible pinch point. In the same room, a bin containing Magna Tiles and animals was cracked with rough edges and possible pinch point.
The current health assessment on file for child #2 (see LIS code sheet) is dated 6/5/25, which is more than 12 months ago.
The immunization record for child #2 (see LIS code sheet) indicates the child has received 2 of 3 Hepatitis B vaccines, 2 of 4 DTAP/DTP/TD vaccines, 2 of 4 pneumococcal vaccines, and 2 of 3 polio vaccines recommended by the ACIP. Child #2 does not have documentation of MMR, Varicella, or Hepatitis A vaccines administered according to recommendations of the ACIP.
Operator did not have annual written notice to local traffic safety authorities to notify them of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.
The current pediatric first aid and CPR training for staff #1 is dated 6/2/26, which is more than 24 months after the previous pediatric first aid and CPR training that is dated 3/22/24.
The file for child #1 included one child service report dated 7/21/25, which is more than six months ago. The file for child #3 included one child service report dated 7/19/25, which is more than six months ago.
Per staff statements, the facility has been occasionally out of ratio during morning drop-ff time and in various classrooms.
Based on staff statements, during a transition time, staff #1 was supervising 5 YTers. Staff #1 did not know the whereabouts of child #1 who entered another classroom during the transition from the playground to inside the facility.
Staff #1 has an NSOR certificate dated 7/24/25, which is after the staff persons date of hire (see LIS code sheet). Staff #2 has an NSOR certificate dated 8/26/25, which is more than 60 months after the previous NSOR certificate that is dated 7/14/20. Staff #3 has a current Child Abuse clearance dated 7/9/25, which is after their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).
The initial health assessment for child #1 did not include a signature or professional title of the physician, physician's assistant, or CRNP.
The health assessment for staff #3 is dated 7/1/25, which is after their date of initial employment in a childcare setting (see LIS code sheet).
Staff #3 has tuberculosis screening dated 7/29/25, which is after their date of initial employment in a childcare setting (see LIS code sheet).
The agreement for child #3 did not specify the services provided to the family and child.
The agreement for child #2 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.
“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
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $73.00 | $54.80 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $71.00 | $57.36 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $69.80 | $55.40 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $64.20 | $51.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $57.20 | $39.60 |
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 Learners Child Care 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 14, 2026 (staff ratios): “Per staff statements, the facility has been occasionally out of ratio during morning drop-ff time and in various classrooms.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Little Learners Child Care?
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 Learners Child Care’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Aug 27, 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 Learners Child Care compare with other daycares in Verona?
It is #2 of 8 centers in Verona by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 54% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Little Learners Child Care last inspected?
Sep 14, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Little Learners Child Care cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $73.00 for infant, $71.00 for young toddler, $69.80 for older toddler, $64.20 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Little Learners Child Care?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Little Learners Child Care 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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