Little Mates Child Development Center

3025 North St, Morgantown, PA 19543 · Berks County

1 core-safety citation in last 12 months 1 complaint investigation found violations Keystone STAR 4

Little Mates Child Development Center is a certified child care center in Morgantown, PA, with capacity for 142 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 8 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 27 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 6 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #38 of 138 centers in Berks County and has fewer citations per inspection than 57% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 57% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical

Tied for #38 of 138 centers in Berks County

5 Core-safety citations

22 Other citations

8 Inspections

1 Complaint investigations that found violations

27 citations from 9 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 6 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 12, 2026

Every state visit

Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety 6

Health & medication 6

Records & paperwork 5

Training & qualifications 3

Background checks 2

Emergency preparedness 1

Food & feeding 1

Supervision 1

Staff ratios 1

Caregiver conduct 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Jul 29, 2026 Inspection Background checks

Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

During a renewal inspection on 7/29/26-7/30/26 review of Facility Person files revealed that Facility Person #1 did not have a valid DHS FBI clearance. Facility Person # 1's previous DHS FBI clearance was dated 3/23/21. Facility Person #1 has an Department of Education FBI clearance dated 5/13/24, however this is not acceptable for use when working in a child care setting. Facility Person # 1 obtained their DHS FBI clearance dated 7/29/26, however this was after Facility Person #1 was observed to be providing care to children on 7/29/26.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 12, 2026): “1. As soon as the director was made aware Facility Person #1 was supervised with children, until the Director could send them home. Facility Person #1 obtained the DHS FBI clearance on 7/29/26 after leaving the facility for the day. Facility Person did not return to the facility until they had the…”

Citation Jul 29, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork

Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)

During a renewal inspection on 7/29/26-7/30/26 Child 3's most recent child service report or OCDEL approved assessment was completed 10/13/25, and Child 4 most recent child service report or OCDEL approved assessment was completed 2/14/25.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 12, 2026): “The lead Teacher for Children 3 & 4 will complete a Child Service Report and provide a copy to the parents. A copy of these will be kept in the children's files.”

Citation Jul 29, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork

Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)

During a renewal inspection 7/29/26-7/30/26 review of children's files determined that Children 1, 2 & 3's emergency contact forms did not have the full address for the release persons listed on their respective emergency contact forms.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 12, 2026): “The operator will obtain and document the full address for the release persons listed on Children 1, 2 & 3's emergency contact form.”

Citation Apr 15, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)

During a unannounced monitoring inspection 4/15/26-4/23/26 Cert rep noted more than 60 days between fire drills the following time: 11/6/25-1/6/26.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 18, 2026): “To ensure consistent implementation of our drills, we schedule them during the first week of every other month. Because this approach includes weekends and holidays, we must account for months with 31 days to avoid inadvertent scheduling gaps. Conducting a drill on November 6 and the next on…”

Citation Apr 15, 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)

During a unannounced monitoring inspection 4/15/26-4/23/26 Cert rep noted more than 30 days between fire detection testing the following times: 12/6/25-1/6/26, and 1/6/26-2/6/26.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 18, 2026): “To ensure consistent implementation of our fire alarm testing, we schedule them during the first week of every month. Because this approach includes weekends and holidays, we must account for months with 31 days to avoid inadvertent scheduling gaps. Conducting a drill on the same day each month…”

Citation Apr 15, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications

Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)

Staff person #1 has completed mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet), however the mandated reporter training does not meet the minimum of three hours and is not intended for an appropriate target audience.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 18, 2026): “The staff member is a Registered Nurse with an active license. Although they previously completed an approved 2-hour module intended for health-care professionals rather than childcare providers, they subsequently completed the required approved 3-hour childcare module to ensure full regulatory…”

Core safety Aug 4, 2025 Inspection Background checks

Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

During a renewal inspection 8/4/25-8/6/25 Staff 2 had NSOR clearances dated 1/14/20, and 4/4/25, which is more than 60 months between clearance dates. Staff 2 served as Staff between 1/14/25-4/4/25.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 18, 2025): “Proper clearance was on file prior to inspection. The NSOR clearance for employee was due Jan 14, 2025. Employee sent the request to NSOR online prior to this date and received a verification from NSOR electronically that it was received. This verification was placed in the file as proof of…”

Citation Aug 4, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety

Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)

During a renewal inspection on 8/4/25 Cert rep observed Dawn dish soap and hand sanitizer on the counter by the sink of the Otters classroom. Both items were labeled "Keep out of reach of children." This location would be accessible to the children who are receiving care in this room.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 25, 2025): “Although Dawn dish soap and hand sanitizer are permitted to be used by the school age children, it was left on the back of the teacher counter. School Age children were not in the classroom at the time of inspection and items were removed immediately upon notification from licensing inspector that…”

Citation Aug 4, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety

Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle 55 Pa. Code §3270.67(d)

During a renewal inspection on 8/4/25 Cert rep observed the trash can in the Seahorses room did not have a lid, and was not able to be closed Cert rep observed napkins and tissues which appeared to have human secretions on them in the trash can.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 25, 2025): “An additional trashcan was placed into the Sea Horse classroom. The lid appeared to have broken off and it was not immediately removed from the classroom at the time it broke. We immediately removed the trashcan from the classroom since it was an extra trashcan, so we do not need a replacement at…”

Citation Aug 4, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety

Small Toys and Objects 55 Pa. Code §3270.103

During a renewal inspection on 8/4/25 Cert rep observed a glove on the changing table in the Starfish room, and an open box of gloves on the changing table of the Sea turtles room. These gloves would have been accessible to the children while being changed. The children in these rooms are infants and toddlers who may still be placing objects in their mouths.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 25, 2025): “Although the glove was on the changing table was inaccessible to the infants at the time of inspection, the glove may have been in reach for the next infant placed on the table if not removed prior to placing them on the table. The one clean glove was found on the table, it was immediately…”

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Citation Aug 4, 2025 Inspection Food & feeding

Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107

During a renewal inspection on 8/4/25 Cert rep observed the thermometer in the refrigerator in the Dolphins Room read at 52° F

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 25, 2025): “The thermometer was placed in the door instead of in the back main area of the refrigerator. Since door was just opened before the licensing representative checked it and all lunch items were placed inside, the thermometer was exposed to room temperature air causing it to rise a few degrees until…”

Citation Aug 4, 2025 Inspection Health & medication

Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(c)

During a renewal inspection on 8/4/25-8/6/25 Cert rep noted Child 1's Health assessment dated 7/11/24 was not signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. Child 1 is a school aged child(See LIS code sheet for DOB).

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 18, 2025): “Although the correct documentation was received from physician in the correct time frame, the physician neglected to sign the bottom of the completed form. We contacted the parent, who in turn contacted the physician that provided the required signature.”

Citation Aug 4, 2025 Inspection Health & medication

Original label 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(5)

During a renewal inspection 8/4/25 Cert rep observed two tubes of expired butt paste in the Sea turtles room. This was evident by the printed expiration dates 5/2022, and 6/2025 on the tubes.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 25, 2025): “Although there was a replacement, in date diaper cream in the locked cabinet for use, the expired diaper cream was not discarded. Upon notice, it was immediately discarded.”

Citation Aug 4, 2025 Inspection Health & medication

Child's hands washed 55 Pa. Code §3270.134(a)

During a renewal inspection 8/4/25 Cert rep observed a Staff in the Starfish room changing a child's diaper and the staff did not wash the child's hands after diapering.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 25, 2025): “When identified by the licensing representative, staff immediately washed infant's hands at the sink with soap and water.”

Citation Aug 4, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21

During a renewal inspection on 8/4/25-8/6/25 the facility did not have a written policy which addressed the prevention and identification of child maltreatment

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 25, 2025): “The policy in place was previously shared with us from The Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL~ our licensing agency). This comprehensive information was copied and pasted into our documentation to meet regulations during that time. The center administrators did not receive any…”

Citation Aug 4, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications

Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)

During a renewal inspection on 8/4/25 Staff 1 did not complete mandated reporter training within 60 months of the previous training date. This is evidenced by mandated reporter trainings on file being dated 3/13/19 and 7/16/24. Staff 2 had direct contact with children between 3/13/24-7/16/24.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 18, 2025): “The required mandated reporter training was obtained prior to inspection. While the staff member was over her 60 months for the mandated reporter training, staff member has been employed since 2005 and has taken this specific training 5 times over the past 20 years of employment. The multitude of…”

Citation Aug 4, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)

During a renewal inspection on 8/4/25-8/6/25 Cert rep noted the facility was not providing the parents a means to access the regulations electronically.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 25, 2025): “While information we provide to parents in the form of the Parent Handbook and other resources, as well as the information and resources provided on our website at www.littlemates.com, it was not specifically stated to parents that the information on the PA child care regulations with a link could…”

Citation Mar 26, 2025 Inspection Health & medication

12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)

During an unannounced inspection on 3/26/25 Cert rep noted that Staff 1 had an initial Health assessment dated 3/23/23. This is more than 12 months before date of hire. See LIS Code sheet for Date of hire.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 16, 2025): “Employee has received the proper physical.”

Citation Mar 26, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety

Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

During an unannounced inspection on 3/26/25 Cert rep noted fire detection testing had more than 30 days between testings 1/2/25-2/7/25.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 16, 2025): “On the fire drill detection log, it does say professional testing, which we do have done each year. We did not know this was not applicable to us. We conducted our last Are drill on 3/6/25 and conducted another one on 3/31/25. Each time there Is a fire drill, the alarm is tested.”

Citation Aug 19, 2024 Inspection Health & medication

12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)

Staff person #2 has a health assessment dated 11/2/21 and an updated one dated 7/26/24 which exceeds the requirement of a health assessment every 24 months. Staff person #3 has a health assessment dated 5/25/22 and an updated one dated 7/18/24 which exceeds the requirement of a health assessment every 24 months.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 20, 2024): “Staff health assessment is on file and director will ensure all health assessments are updated prior to expiring.”

Citation Aug 19, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications

Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)

Staff person #1 completed mandated reporter training on 3/5/19 and again on 5/31/24 which exceeds the requirement of completing mandated reporter training every 60 months.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 20, 2024): “Mandated reporter training was completed and is on file. Training will be completed every 5 years.”

Core safety Aug 28, 2023 Inspection Supervision

Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21

During the renewal inspection on 8/29/23, Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised at nap time. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR with a PQAS approved trainer.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 11, 2023): “Staff person#1 is no longer employed.”

Core safety Aug 28, 2023 Inspection Staff ratios

Mixed Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.52

During the renewal inspection on 8/29/23, staff #1 was alone with 11 young and older toddlers during nap time. This amount of children would require two staff.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 5, 2023): “Another staff member was placed into the classroom with mixed age levels immediately.”

Core safety Apr 5, 2023 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct

No physical punishment /No ridicule or threaten harm 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(b)/3270.113(c)

On 4/5/23, staff person #1 witnessed staff person #2 spank a child when the child had an accident in her pants. Staff #1 disclosed that Staff #2 admitted to him that she had spanked other children previously, but did so in the bathroom so it was not on camera. Staff #2 was terminated on the day of the incident.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 14, 2023): “Staff person #2 was immediately terminated”

Citation Aug 17, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety

Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76

During the renewal inspection on 8/17/22, there were ceiling tiles in the Starfish/Infant room that were stained.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 31, 2022): “Stained ceiling tiles will be replaced.”

Citation Aug 17, 2022 Inspection Health & medication

Exam communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(3)

On 8/17/22 during the renewal inspection, the health assessments of staff #1 and #2 indicated a communicable disease with no further information provided.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 15, 2022): “Staff #1 will contact their physician to update the health assessment form. Staff #2 went back to school and is no longer working. If she returns to work, she will provide an updated health assessment prior to working with children.”

Citation Aug 17, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork

Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)

On 8/17/22 during the renewal inspection, staff #2, #3, and #4 did not have 2 written, nonfamily references attesting to their suitability to serve as a facility person on file.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 26, 2022): “Staff will submit 2 written references.”

“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

Violation found Apr 5, 2023 Complaint investigation

1 violation cited, listed under Citations.

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
Newborn (Under 6 Weeks)	$74.00	—
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.)	$74.00	—
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.)	$71.00	—
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.)	$67.40	—
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K)	$61.80	$32.20
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.)	$75.00	$36.80
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.)	$75.00	$36.80

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

Capacity 142 children

Certificate status Regular

Certificate dated through Oct 10, 2026

Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Jul 2, 2026 · what STARS means

Programs PA Pre-K Counts

Operator DW Daycare LLC

Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–5:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare

Phone (610) 913-7137

State certificate # CER-00260280

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Common questions

Has Little Mates Child Development Center had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 5 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 Jul 29, 2026 (background checks): “During a renewal inspection on 7/29/26-7/30/26 review of Facility Person files revealed that Facility Person #1 did not have a valid DHS FBI clearance. Facility Person # 1's previous DHS FBI clearance was dated 3/23/21.…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Little Mates Child Development Center?

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 Mates Child Development Center’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Jul 2, 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 Mates Child Development Center compare with other daycares in Berks County?

It is tied for #38 of 138 centers in Berks County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 57% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Little Mates Child Development Center last inspected?

Aug 12, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.

How much does Little Mates Child Development Center cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $74.00 for newborn, $74.00 for infant, $71.00 for young toddler, $67.40 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Little Mates Child Development Center?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is DW Daycare 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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