Little Wrangler Ranch Daycare and Preschool
Little Wrangler Ranch Daycare and Preschool is a certified child care center in Bangor, PA, with capacity for 166 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 10 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (5 of 10). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #1 of 5 centers in Bangor and has fewer citations per inspection than 79% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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At the time of the inspection, the health report dated 1/15/25 for child #4 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
Staff person #2 did not update mandated reporter training every 60 months prior to the current certificate expiration, as required. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 2/3/20 and the current documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 2/28/25. Staff #2 has routine interaction and direct contact with children.
In the Rodeo room, a bottle of white out and hand sanitizer that read "keep away from children" was observed on a table accessible to children.
The trash cans in the bathrooms were not plastic-lined and contained used paper towels.
Diapers in plastic bags were observed on a shelf in the bathroom. The bags were accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
An infant was observed sleeping in a crib propped up with a Boppy pillow due to a cough and had a blanket in the crib. There was no documented medical reason in the child's record.
A diaper changing pad on the changing table in the infant area had 2 slits on the top.
STAFF # 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10,11, 12, 13 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health & safety training by 12/30/22. STAFF #1, 2, 3, 4, 5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13 completed the required training on 5/1/23.
During renewal inspection on 5/16/22 cert rep reviewed several children's files. CHILD # 1 is 3 yrs+9mos of age and does not have documentation of influenza vaccine in immunization record. CHILD # 2 is 1 yr+3mos of age and does not have documentation of influenza vaccine in immunization record. This is not in accordance with ACIP recommendations and there are no exemptions in files.
During unannounced inspection on 3/30/22 cert rep observed damaged paint in the Pre-K room under the light switch, by the small table, and under the birthday wall.
“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.) | $50.00 | $35.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $45.00 | $35.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $45.00 | $35.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $40.00 | $30.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $40.00 | $30.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $40.00 | $30.00 |
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 Wrangler Ranch Daycare and Preschool 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 May 15, 2023 (sleep safety): “An infant was observed sleeping in a crib propped up with a Boppy pillow due to a cough and had a blanket in the crib. There was no documented medical reason in the child's record.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Little Wrangler Ranch Daycare and Preschool?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Little Wrangler Ranch Daycare and Preschool since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Little Wrangler Ranch Daycare and Preschool’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Jul 26, 2019. 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 Wrangler Ranch Daycare and Preschool compare with other daycares in Bangor?
It is #1 of 5 centers in Bangor by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 79% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Little Wrangler Ranch Daycare and Preschool last inspected?
May 6, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Little Wrangler Ranch Daycare and Preschool cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $50.00 for infant, $45.00 for young toddler, $45.00 for older toddler, $40.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Little Wrangler Ranch Daycare and Preschool?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Hbdoc INC.
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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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