Little Warriors Academy
Little Warriors Academy is a certified child care center in Springville, PA, with capacity for 41 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 4 times. The state cited 14 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (7 of 14). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #1 of 4 centers in Susquehanna County and has fewer citations per inspection than 65% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/6/26. The fire drill log did not list hypothetical locations of the fire that are rotated around the facility for each drill. The hypothetical locations were listed as the same locations in a consecutive row.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/6/26. Child #1's emergency contact form was not signed and dated by the parent.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/24/25. Staff person #2 was hired with a volunteer Pa Child Abuse clearance and not an employment version as is required. All other clearances are on file.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/24/25. Cert rep observed the fire drill log to be out of compliance. The fire drill log indicates the drills were conducted more than 60 days on two occasions, 10/7/24 to 12/10/24 and 12/10/24 to 3/13/25.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/24/25. Staff person #1 has completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training, however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) certified in that training curriculum.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/24/25. Child(ren) #1-5's fee agreements did not contain services provided and did not include persons to whom the child may be released.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/24/25. Child(ren) #1-5's fee agreements did not specify the date of the child's admission.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/24/25. Child(ren) #2 & #5's emergency contact form did not include the release persons address.
On 5/1/24, child #2's immunization record indicates the child does not have any immunizations and an exemption letter is not in the child's file. This is not in accordance with the ACIP recommended schedule.
On 5/1/24, Cert rep observed several children's lunchboxes brought from home that contained meat and dairy products. These items were not refrigerated and found in the children's cubbies in the Pre-k classroom.
On 5/1/24, the facility's emergency plan had not been sent to the local municipality
On 5/1/24, the facility does not have a policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment.
On 5/1/24, child #1's emergency contact form did not list the parents work address. Child #2's emergency contact form did not list the parents work phone number. Child #3's emergency contact form did not list the release person's address.
On 5/1/24, child #1's emergency contact form did not contain parental written consent for emergency medical care and minor first aid.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $40.00 | $40.00 |
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 Warriors Academy 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 Mar 24, 2025 (background checks): “A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/24/25. Staff person #2 was hired with a volunteer Pa Child Abuse clearance and not an employment version as is required. All other clearances are on file.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Little Warriors Academy?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Little Warriors Academy since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Little Warriors Academy’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Oct 21, 2024. 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 Warriors Academy compare with other daycares in Susquehanna County?
It is #1 of 4 centers in Susquehanna County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 65% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Little Warriors Academy last inspected?
Aug 3, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Little Warriors Academy cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $40.00 for infant, $40.00 for young toddler, $40.00 for older toddler, $40.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Little Warriors Academy?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Little Warriors Academy 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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