Little Lights Day Care
Little Lights Day Care is a certified child care center in Hazle Township, PA, with capacity for 44 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 4 times and confirmed violations in 2 complaint investigations. The state cited 24 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (7 of 24). 13 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #8 of 9 centers in Hazle Township and has more citations per inspection than 62% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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On 7/8/2026, there was a table on the outdoor playground that had cracks on the bench seat. The cracks left sharp edges exposed.
During the Renewal Inspection on 7/8/2026, the most recent health report on file for Child #1 was dated 6/24/2025. The most recent health report on file for Child #2 was also dated 6/24/2025. Both children are preschool children.
During the Renewal Inspection on 7/8/2026, the diapering can used for diapering in the infant area was not hands-free.
On 7/8/2026, Staff #5 had a current health assessment on file dated 4/1/2026 that included a tuberculosis screening, which was dated 4/3/2026. However, this health assessment was conducted after their initial service in a childcare setting. See LIS code sheet.
On 7/8/2026, the fire drill and fire detection log was in compliance except for one recent lapse in the requirement to manually test the fire alarm system at least once every 30 days as follows: The alarm was tested on 6/3/2026 then not again until 7/7/2026.
During the Renewal Inspection on 7/8/2026, Staff #1, #2 and #4 had not completed annual fire safety training. See LIS code sheet.
During the Renewal Inspection on 7/8/2026, Staff #5 did not have verification of childcare experience or education prior to service at the facility on file. Staff #6 did not have verification of childcare experience prior to service at the facility on file. Therefore, they were unable to be qualified for the positions they hold without this education and experience. Staff #5 and Staff #6 were both observed working with children on 7/8/2026. See LIS code sheet.
On 7/8/2026, Staff #2, #3 and #4 did not have any written evaluations on file. All three staff have been employed at the facility for longer than 12 months. See LIS code sheet.
During the Renewal Inspection on 7/8/2026, Child #1, Child #2 and Child #3 did not have any completed child service reports on file that were completed on a department approved form. All three children have been attending the facility for longer than 6 months. See LIS code sheet.
During the Renewal Inspection on 7/8/2026, emergency contact information and the financial agreement on file for Child #2 had not been reviewed and updated in writing by the parent in the previous 6-month period. See LIS code sheet.
During the Renewal Inspection on 7/8/2026, Staff #5, #6 and #7 did not have any written nonfamily references on file. See LIS code sheet.
During the Renewal Inspection on 7/8/2026, Staff #1 did not verification on file that they have had completed the required 12 hours of annual childcare training for the training calendar year from April 2025 to April 2026. Staff #1 had verification of 5 hours of annual childcare training on file. See LIS code sheet.
During an unannounced inspection on 2/3/2026, a container of Downy Febreze air freshener was observed to be accessible in a bathroom that is used by children. The air freshener was labeled keep out of reach of children.
It was verified through a recording and staff interviews that on 8/4/2025, Staff #1 made sexually inappropriate comments in the presence of children. Staff #1 was terminated from the facility.
During an unannounced inspection on 8/13/2025, it was verified by the operator that the facility has been without a qualified director since 8/6/2025.
During the Renewal Inspection on 7/16/2025, Staff #1 and Staff #2 did not have the state police, child abuse or DHS FBI clearances on file. In addition, the National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) clearance for Staff #1 and #2 were dated 7/11/2025. This clearance was obtained for both staff after they began working at the facility. Staff #3 did not have the state police clearance or the clearance request on file. Staff #1, #2 and #3 were all observed to be working with children on 7/16/2025. Staff #1, #2 and #3 each applied for and received the state police clearance on 7/16/2025. Staff #4 did not have the child abuse, DHS FBI or the National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) clearance on file and had previously been working with direct contact and routine interaction with children at the facility. Staff #5 had all of the required clearances on file on 7/16/2025. However, the state police clearance was dated 7/10/2025 and the NSOR clearance was dated 5/14/2025. Both clearances were obtained after the staff began working at the facility. See LIS code sheet for dates of hire.
On 7/16/2025, peeling paint was seen on the door to enter the building from the outdoor play area.
On 7/16/2025, Staff #2 and Staff #4 did not have the required initial health assessment with a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment on file. See LIS code sheet for dates of hire.
Staff person #5 has not completed mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet for date of hire).
Staff #2 and #4 do not have proof of education on file. See Lis code sheet for dates of hire.
Staff #1, #2 and #4 do not have any written, nonfamily references on file. Staff #5 only has one written, nonfamily reference on file.
During the opening inspection on 4/2/2025, the stove in the kitchen did not have a protective stove guard. The located bathrooms that will be used by the children are also located in the kitchen.
During the opening inspection on 4/2/2025, the outdoor play area had folded-up carpeting in multiple areas on the ground that posed a tripping hazard.
During the opening inspection, the operator did not have proof of purchase/installation for the interconnected fire alarm system at the facility.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $49.00 | — |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $49.00 | — |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $49.00 | $24.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $49.00 | $24.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $49.00 | $24.00 |
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
Common questions
Has Little Lights Day Care had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 2 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 Sep 24, 2025 (caregiver conduct): “It was verified through a recording and staff interviews that on 8/4/2025, Staff #1 made sexually inappropriate comments in the presence of children. Staff #1 was terminated from the facility.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Little Lights Day Care?
Pennsylvania lists 2 complaint investigations 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 Lights Day Care’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Apr 21, 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 Lights Day Care compare with other daycares in Hazle Township?
It is #8 of 9 centers in Hazle Township by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 62% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Little Lights Day Care last inspected?
Jul 8, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Little Lights Day Care cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $49.00 for young toddler, $49.00 for older toddler, $49.00 for preschool, $49.00 for young school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Little Lights Day Care?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Little Lights Day 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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