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Little Rascals LLC

301 N Arch St, Milton, PA 17847 · Northumberland County
4 core-safety citations in last 12 months 2 complaint investigations found violations Keystone STAR 2

Little Rascals LLC is a certified child care center in Milton, PA, with capacity for 80 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 25 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (8 of 25). All 25 came in the last 12 months, including 4 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #5 of 5 centers in Milton and has more citations per inspection than 70% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 70% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
#5 of 5 centers in Milton
4 Core-safety citations
21 Other citations
4 Inspections
2 Complaint investigations that found violations
25 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 25 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 26, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Aug 26, 2026 · Inspection · no citation Feb 24, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jan 15, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation found Jan 6, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Dec 19, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation found Nov 7, 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

Records & paperwork 8
Building & playground safety 5
Health & medication 4
Emergency preparedness 3
Background checks 2
Training & qualifications 1
Supervision 1
Caregiver conduct 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Feb 24, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the inspection, the file for Staff #2, who was past the provisional hire period, did not contain a DHS FBI Clearance nor the NSOR Certificate. The file for Staff #3, who was past the provisional hire period, did not contain the NSOR Certificate and did not contain a copy of a request for the NSOR certificate.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 18, 2026): “Staff #2 and #3 had turned in all paperwork required to work in childcare after being suspended”
Citation Feb 24, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.27(c)
During the inspection, there was no documentation on file showing that Staff #1, #3 and #4 had received emergency plan training at the time of initial employment or any time thereafter.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 31, 2026): “All staff had read and signed the emergency plan and went over everything that needed to be done when an emergency happens.”
Citation Feb 24, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During the inspection, broken tiles were observed at the top of ramp, outside kitchen area and in between the school-age room and playroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 18, 2026): “All tile pieces were taken out and replaced with new tiles”
Citation Feb 24, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)
During the inspection, the immunization record for Child #3 did not include a rotavirus vaccine as recommended by the ACIP. A statement of exemption from the child's parent or guardian was not on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 13, 2026): “Mother had not returned any health forms at this time and has an appointment in April and also states that Child #3 was with his father when he should've had the shot. Told mother that child #3 could not come back until paperwork was complete”
Citation Feb 24, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
During the inspection, the file for Staff #2 and Staff #3 did not contain a health assessment within 12 months prior to providing initial service in the childcare setting.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 18, 2026): “Both staff #2 and #3 had all health forms done and returned”
Citation Feb 24, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)
During the inspection, the file for Staff #3 did not contain tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 18, 2026): “Staff #3 had all her screenings done and paperwork turned in”
Citation Feb 24, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)
During the inspection, the file for Child #2, Child #3 and Child #4 did not contain an initial health report within 60 days and there were no subsequent health reports on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 13, 2026): “Had the parents get all health information filled out and all papers signed”
Citation Feb 24, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
During the inspection, the agreement for Child #2 and Child #3, did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 21, 2026): “Had parents make the correction on the emergency contact form”
Citation Feb 24, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
During the inspection, the emergency contact for Child#1, Child #2 and Child #4 did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 21, 2026): “Had the parent fill in the correct information that was missing”
Citation Feb 24, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
During the inspection, the emergency contact for Child #1 and Child #2 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 21, 2026): “Had the parent correct the emergency contact information that was missing from whom the child could be released to”
Citation Feb 24, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)
During the inspection, the file for Child #2 and Child #4 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 21, 2026): “Had the parent fill out the consent to emergency medical care if needed.”
Citation Feb 24, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
During the inspection, the file for Child #2 and Child #4 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 21, 2026): “Had the parent sign off for minor first aid procedures”
Citation Feb 24, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iii)
During the inspection, the file for Staff #2 did not contain verification of childcare experience needed to determine the position for which Staff #2 is qualified.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 6, 2026): “Staff #2 had all references needed and documentation after being told that they were needed Staff #2 was also suspended until the paperwork was turned in”
Citation Feb 24, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
During the inspection, the file for Staff #2 did not contain any written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. The file for Staff #3 contained only one written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 13, 2026): “Both Staff #2 and #3 had given their references needed for the file to be completed after they were suspended for not turning in before hand”
Citation Feb 24, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)
During the inspection, Staff #3 had not completed the following preservice training within 90 days of hire: Pediatric First Aid and CPR.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 31, 2026): “All Staff took the Pediatric First Aid and CPR on 2/28/2026 including staff #3”
Core safety Jan 15, 2026 Complaint investigation Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
While a group of toddlers and preschoolers were outside in the play yard with Staff #1 and Staff #2, Child #1 walked back into the building. The child was not left unsupervised as Staff #3 saw Child #1 when they walked inside and took the child to the owner. Staff #1 and Staff #2 were not aware that the child went back inside. Neither Staff #1 nor Staff #2 was assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children at that time.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 13, 2026): “All Staff are to do a head count every 20 minutes to ensure that all children are together and visible in their group according to the list of names that they have with them. When they leave the original area they must do head count, when getting into the new area, they do head count, and when…”
Citation Jan 6, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.21
During the inspection, it was verified through staff interviews and record review that Staff #1 uses a weighted vest on Child #1 without having obtained written instructions from the child's physician or an IEP.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 10, 2026): “Staff #1 will not use the weighted vest on child #1 unless the proper paperwork is available and states that child #1 needs weighted vest, per IEP or child's doctor.”
Core safety Dec 19, 2025 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct
Restraints prohibited 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(e)
During the inspection, it was verified through staff interviews that Staff #1 has been strapping Child #1 into a wagon for discipline purposes.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 10, 2026): “Staff #1 understands that we cannot restrain any child for any reasons and will refresh her on how to discipline children when they are acting out. Staff #1 will put Child #1 on time out and keep doing so until Child #1 understands.”
Core safety Nov 7, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the initial inspection, the State Police Clearance, Child Abuse Clearance and DHS FBI Clearance, for Staff #1, had expired and had not been updated within 60 months as required under the CPSL. The Child Abuse Clearance, DHS FBI Clearance and Mandated Reporter Training, for Staff #2, had expired and had not been updated within 60 months as required under the CPSL.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 13, 2025): “All clearances for Staff #1 were updated and completed. As well as Staff #2 along with the Mandated Reporter Training.”
Citation Nov 7, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.21
During the initial inspection, the hot water heater room, near the children's bathroom, was unlocked and accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 14, 2025): “Provider has added lock to the hot water room.”
Citation Nov 7, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
During the initial inspection, cleaning materials and other toxic materials were observed in an unlocked closet accessible to children near the children's bathroom. Toxic materials included bleach, degreaser, paint and stain/polyurethane.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 14, 2025): “Provider had closet cleaned out of all hazardous materials and lock added to the door.”
Citation Nov 7, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b)
During the initial inspection, the hot water temperature was 119° F in children's bathroom #1 and 115° F in children's bathroom #2.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 14, 2025): “Provider shut off hot water to the sinks in bathroom 1 and 2.”
Citation Nov 7, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
During the initial inspection, the first aid kit in both the preschool and toddler rooms did not contain soap and tweezers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 14, 2025): “Provider added soap and tweezers to preschool and toddler first aid kit.”
Citation Nov 7, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Evacuation routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(5)
During the initial inspection, evacuation routes were not posted in a conspicuous location in the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 14, 2025): “Provider posted evacuation routes in all rooms.”
Citation Nov 7, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
During the initial inspection, the emergency plan had not been sent to the local municipality or the county emergency management agency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 14, 2025): “Provider had mailed all documents out to local and county municipality.”

“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 Jan 15, 2026 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found Dec 19, 2025 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
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $36.00 $36.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $36.00 $36.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $34.00 $34.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $32.00 $32.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $32.00 $32.00

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 80 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Apr 21, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 2
since Oct 9, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator Little Rascals LLC
Hours Monday–Friday 5:30 AM–5:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (570) 742-4551
State certificate # CER-00257324
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Common questions

Has Little Rascals LLC had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 4 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 Feb 24, 2026 (background checks): “During the inspection, the file for Staff #2, who was past the provisional hire period, did not contain a DHS FBI Clearance nor the NSOR Certificate. The file for Staff #3, who was past the provisional hire period, did…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Little Rascals LLC?

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 Rascals LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 2, effective Oct 9, 2025. 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 Rascals LLC compare with other daycares in Milton?

It is #5 of 5 centers in Milton by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 70% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Little Rascals LLC last inspected?

Aug 26, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). No violations were cited during that visit.

How much does Little Rascals LLC cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $36.00 for young toddler, $36.00 for older toddler, $34.00 for preschool, $32.00 for young school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Little Rascals LLC?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Little Rascals LLC.

Certified centers nearby

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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