Little Rascals Child Care Center LLC
Little Rascals Child Care Center LLC is a certified child care center in Rural Valley, PA, with capacity for 33 children. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 4 times. The state cited 42 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (18 of 42). 32 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 #9 of 14 centers in Armstrong County and has more citations per inspection than 88% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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Observed an obstructed interior door in the infant room that exited to the adjacent storage closet which had a second door with direct egress to the hallway.
Observed a kitchen play set in the toddler room across from the infant room. The kitchen play set presented a crush hazard.
At the time of the inspection there were not copies of emergency contact forms present in the room where the children were observed in care.
At the time of the inspection, the transportation plan was not posted in each childcare space, the main room, 2 toddler rooms, and the infant room.
Observed staff #2 with 3 older toddlers and 3 preschool aged children in the main room. Staff #1 entered the main room with an infant while staff #2 went into the kitchen for snack. Therefore, staff #1 was over ratio due to the fact staff #1 had 1 infant, 3 older toddlers, and 3 preschool age children.
At the time of the inspection, there was not documentation the emergency plan was sent to the county emergency management agency.
The files of staff #1 and #2 lacked documentation reviewing of the emergency plan annually due to the fact the last dates of review were 7/2025.
At the time of the inspection, observed a backpack for child #3 with sunscreen labeled "keep out of the reach of children" hanging in a locker accessible to children in care.
At the time of the inspection, the first aid kit in the main room did not have tweezers.
Observed an obstructed interior door in the infant room that exited to the adjacent storage closet which had a second door with direct egress to the hallway. Furthermore, the door of the storage room which lead to direct egress was locked with a slide lock on the exterior side of that door. Therefore, obstructing an exit.
Observed a kitchen play set in the toddler room across from the infant room. The kitchen play set presented a crush hazard.
Observed plastic grocery bags in a locker in the main room accessible to children in care.
Observed blankets as rest equipment for children #1 and #4.
Observed medication for child #2 in a backpack in a locker accessible to children in care.
There was not a medication log for the medication observed in a backpack for child #2.
The files of children #2 and #3 lacked agreements signed by the operator. The file of child #3 lacked an agreement signed by the parent.
The file of child #3 lacked an agreement with the fee amount.
The file of child #3 lacked an agreement with the date the fee is to be paid.
The file of child #3 lacked an agreement with the services provided.
The files of children #1, #3, and #5 lacked agreements with the release persons information.
The files of children #1, #2, #3, and #4 lacked agreements with the dates of admission.
The file of child #4 lacked an emergency contact form with the name of the physician.
The files of children #1 and #4 lacked emergency contact forms with the enrolling parents' work addresses and work phone numbers. The file of child #3 lacked an emergency contact form with the enrolling parent's work phone number.
The file of child #3 lacked an emergency contact form with the parent's written consent for emergency medical care.
The file of child #3 lacked an emergency contact form with the health insurance coverage and policy number. The file of child #5 lacked an emergency contact form with the health insurance policy number.
The file of child #3 lacked an emergency contact form with the address of the release person
At the time of the inspection there were not copies of emergency contact forms present in the room where the children were observed in care.
At the time of the inspection, the transportation plan was not posted in each childcare space, the main room, 2 toddler rooms, and the infant room.
The file of child #3 lacked an emergency contact form with the parent's written consent for minor first aid.
The water temperature in the restroom was 113°F.
Documentation was not provided at the time of inspection. Owner/director reported testing fire alarm on 11/5/25, 12/4/25, 1/4/26, 2/3/26, and 2/27/26. There were more than 30 days between fire alarm testing dates. (12/4/25 and 1/4/26)
The facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted.
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The parent letter explaining the emergency plan lacked information about Lockdown procedures and accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
There were open outlets in the ladies restroom as well as the hallway accessible to children age 5 and under.
There were cleaning materials labeled "keep out of reach of children" in an unlocked cabinet under the kitchen sink. The kitchen door does not lock making the items accessible to children.
First aid kits in all rooms lacked soap, scissors, tape, tweezers, and gloves.
The ceiling tiles throughout the facility (in the hall and preschool room) were ripped and exposing the foam base of the tile; In the ladies restroom: in the first stall, there were holes in the wall; there was also some kind of adhesive on the walls in the stalls and in the main restroom area; in the far stall on the right, the hand rail was not attached to the wall making it unstable;
There was peeling paint in the hallway under the windows. There was peeling paint on the top corner of the pink storage unit in the toddler room.
The facility lacked handwashing signs above the 4 toilets and above the diaper changing stations.
The diaper changing areas in the toddler room(s) lacked a source of running water for handwashing.
The diaper changing pad in the infant room was torn exposing the foam under the surface. In the outdoor play area was small pieces of gravel and stone along the side of the building
The building's Fire Detection System was not operable and had not been maintained in accordance with 62 P.S. § 1016(c). The Fire Detection System was unable to be demonstrated at the inspection on 8/27/25. Based on staff statements, the building has an interconnected fire alarm system that is no longer operable.
“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.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $36.00 | $30.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $36.00 | $30.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $34.00 | $29.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $34.00 | $29.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $33.00 | $28.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $32.00 | $16.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $32.00 | $16.00 |
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.
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Common questions
Has Little Rascals Child Care Center LLC had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 1 violation 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 Aug 13, 2026 (staff ratios): “Observed staff #2 with 3 older toddlers and 3 preschool aged children in the main room. Staff #1 entered the main room with an infant while staff #2 went into the kitchen for snack. Therefore, staff #1 was over ratio…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Little Rascals Child Care Center LLC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Little Rascals Child Care Center LLC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
How does Little Rascals Child Care Center LLC compare with other daycares in Armstrong County?
It is tied for #9 of 14 centers in Armstrong County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 88% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Little Rascals Child Care Center LLC last inspected?
Oct 6, 2026 (unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Little Rascals Child Care Center LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $36.00 for newborn, $36.00 for infant, $34.00 for young toddler, $34.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Little Rascals Child Care Center LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Little Rascals Childcare Center LLC.
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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