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Little Rascals Child Care Center LLC

208 Cowanshannock Ave, Rural Valley, PA 16249 · Armstrong County
Provisional certificate 1 core-safety citation in last 12 months

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.

Inspection record

More citations than 88% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. Among the most cited
Tied for #9 of 14 centers in Armstrong County
1 Core-safety citations
41 Other citations
4 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
42 citations from 4 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 32 in the last 12 months · last inspected Oct 6, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Oct 6, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Aug 13, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Feb 25, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Aug 27, 2025 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety 18
Records & paperwork 17
Emergency preparedness 3
Health & medication 3
Staff ratios 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Oct 6, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed 55 Pa. Code §3270.91(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Oct 6, 2026): “Doorway was cleared out.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Oct 6, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
Observed a kitchen play set in the toddler room across from the infant room. The kitchen play set presented a crush hazard.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 7, 2026): “Anchored with velcro,”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Oct 6, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 7, 2026): “Put a copy of children's emergency contact forms in the folder in emergency bag in the classroom.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Oct 6, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 7, 2026): “Created emergency transportation plan and posted it in all rooms.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Core safety Aug 13, 2026 Inspection Staff ratios
Mixed Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.52
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 6, 2026): “Staff will ensure snacks and meals are pre-prepared before the day begins to ensure compliance with staffing regulations”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Aug 13, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Plan reviewed/updated annually 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(b)
At the time of the inspection, there was not documentation the emergency plan was sent to the county emergency management agency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 6, 2026): “Emergency plan was mailed to the county emergency management”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Aug 13, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 6, 2026): “Staff signed updated Emergency Plan Acknowledgement forms immediately”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Aug 13, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 6, 2026): “LRCC immediately ordered individual locks for the child lockers that make all contents inaccessible to children.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Aug 13, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
At the time of the inspection, the first aid kit in the main room did not have tweezers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 6, 2026): “LRCC staff immediately located and placed A pair of tweezers into the first aid kit”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Aug 13, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed 55 Pa. Code §3270.91(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Oct 6, 2026): “Objects were immediately moved from in front of the 3rd door in the infant room. In previous inspections, this was passed As there are 2 additional exits in the infant room”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Aug 13, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
Observed a kitchen play set in the toddler room across from the infant room. The kitchen play set presented a crush hazard.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Oct 6, 2026): “The kitchen set was immediately secured with Velcro”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Aug 13, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Small Toys and Objects 55 Pa. Code §3270.103
Observed plastic grocery bags in a locker in the main room accessible to children in care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 6, 2026): “Plastic bags containing extra clothes were removed. Locks were also added to each locker in use”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Aug 13, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
No bed linens alone 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(b)
Observed blankets as rest equipment for children #1 and #4.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 6, 2026): “LRCC staff reminded parents to provide nap mats on the next business day. Staff also immediately purchased nap cots and Mats to store at the center”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Aug 13, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Locked 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(4)
Observed medication for child #2 in a backpack in a locker accessible to children in care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 6, 2026): “Medication was released to the parent That afternoon and notification was given that it may not be sent in child's backpack Locks were immediately ordered and additionally placed on lockers”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Aug 13, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Medication log 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(7)
There was not a medication log for the medication observed in a backpack for child #2.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 6, 2026): “Medication was sent home with mom that day and not brought back to center.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Aug 13, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 6, 2026): “Operator immediately signed documents and obtained parent signature at the end of that business day”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Aug 13, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Amount of fee 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(1)
The file of child #3 lacked an agreement with the fee amount.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 6, 2026): “The fee amount was left blank in order to gain clarity on the number staff should put in when a child receives ELRC. Staff Received answer and immediately added the fee amount.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Aug 13, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Date fee to be paid 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(2)
The file of child #3 lacked an agreement with the date the fee is to be paid.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 6, 2026): “Date fee is to be paid was immediately added”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Aug 13, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
The file of child #3 lacked an agreement with the services provided.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 6, 2026): “Services provided section was immediately filled out.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Aug 13, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
The files of children #1, #3, and #5 lacked agreements with the release persons information.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 6, 2026): “Addresses for childcare release persons were added at the end of business day on 8/13 by families.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Aug 13, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)
The files of children #1, #2, #3, and #4 lacked agreements with the dates of admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 6, 2026): “Dates of admission were immediately added”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Aug 13, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
The file of child #4 lacked an emergency contact form with the name of the physician.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 6, 2026): “Physician name was added immediately”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Aug 13, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 6, 2026): “The above information was added by the end of business day”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Aug 13, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)
The file of child #3 lacked an emergency contact form with the parent's written consent for emergency medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 6, 2026): “Written consent for emergency medical care was added by the end of business day”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Aug 13, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 6, 2026): “Health insurance information was added by end of business day”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Aug 13, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
The file of child #3 lacked an emergency contact form with the address of the release person
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 6, 2026): “Address of release person was added by the end of the business day”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Aug 13, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Oct 6, 2026): “Emergency contact forms were copied and placed in each room by B and of business day”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Aug 13, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Oct 6, 2026): “Transportation plan was posted in each room by the end of the business day.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Aug 13, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
The file of child #3 lacked an emergency contact form with the parent's written consent for minor first aid.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 6, 2026): “Written consent for minor first aid was obtained at pick up”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 25, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b)
The water temperature in the restroom was 113°F.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 17, 2026): “Provider was able to alter the temperature of the water on the hott water tank. The hot water has been turned down and no longer exceeds 110 degrees.”
Citation Feb 25, 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)
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)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 17, 2026): “Provider tested alarm within the 30 day time frame after the 31 day stretch. Correction has already been implemented and Fire alarm will be tested every 30 days moving forward.”
Citation Feb 25, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
The facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 17, 2026): “Provider has printed and hung the Current Certificate of Compliance in main check in Lobby.”
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Citation Aug 27, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Letter to parents 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(e)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 10, 2025): “Provider added the requested missing information to the parent letter.”
Citation Aug 27, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
There were open outlets in the ladies restroom as well as the hallway accessible to children age 5 and under.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 10, 2025): “Outlet covers were added to any open outlets throughout the building that will be accessible to children age 5 and under.”
Citation Aug 27, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 10, 2025): “A hook lock has been added to the kitchen door and all cleaning materials were moved into the locked "Authorized Employee Only" Room in the back of the center.”
Citation Aug 27, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
First aid kits in all rooms lacked soap, scissors, tape, tweezers, and gloves.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 10, 2025): “All First Aid Kits have been updated to include soap, Scissors, tape, tweezers and gloves.”
Citation Aug 27, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
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;
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 17, 2025): “All of the drop ceiling tiles with rips/damages throughout the facility were fixed. In the ladies restroom, All holes on walls have been covered with Duct Tape. Adhesive on the walls was also covered with duct tape. In the far stall on the right, the handrails have been attached to the wall making…”
Citation Aug 27, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 17, 2025): “Peeling paint in the hallway under the windows was repaired. Peeling paint on the top corner of the pink desk in the then providers office has been repaired.”
Citation Aug 27, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
The facility lacked handwashing signs above the 4 toilets and above the diaper changing stations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 17, 2025): “Multiple Handwashing signs have been added above/around all toilets and diaper changing stations”
Citation Aug 27, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Running water - diapering 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(j)
The diaper changing areas in the toddler room(s) lacked a source of running water for handwashing.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 17, 2025): “Handwashing station has been added in the toddler room next to the changing mat.”
Citation Aug 27, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair/Small Toys and Objects 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)/3270.103
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
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 10, 2025): “The Diaper changing pad has been replaced. In the outdoor play space, the small rocks have been removed to the best of Providers ability and covered with play mats to ensure no access to children.”
Citation Aug 27, 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)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 12, 2025): “A hardwired fire detection system will be installed in the Childcare unit that is NFPA and OSHA approved as directed by local code requirements and DHS Child Care regulations.”

“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.

About this center

Capacity 33 children
Certificate status Provisional (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Nov 12, 2026
Keystone STARS No STAR level
Operator Little Rascals Childcare Center LLC
Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–6:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (724) 422-8539
State certificate # CER-00254601
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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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