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Moraine Elementary School

350 Main St, Prospect, PA 16052 · Butler County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 1

Moraine Elementary School is a certified child care center in Prospect, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it once. The state cited 22 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (14 of 22). All 22 came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. It has too few inspections so far for a statewide comparison.

Inspection record

Not enough history Pennsylvania has inspected this center once since Aug 16, 2021. Centers are compared once they have at least 2 inspections.
1 Core-safety citations
21 Other citations
1 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
22 citations from 1 state visit since Aug 16, 2021 · 22 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 1, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) May 1, 2026 · 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 14
Health & medication 2
Training & qualifications 2
Background checks 1
Emergency preparedness 1
Food & feeding 1
Transportation 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety May 1, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
There were no signed disclosure statements on file for Facility Persons #1-#4. There was no criminal history or FBI clearance on file for Facility Person #1. The criminal history and child abuse clearances on file for Facility Person #2 were volunteer clearances and therefore invalid. There was no NSOR clearance on file for Facility Persons #3 and #4. Facility Persons #1 and #3 were observed caring for children together unsupervised.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 27, 2026): “Facility persons #1-4 will obtain their signed disclosure statements. Staff members #2 and #3 will not be returning for the remainder of the school year. Facility persons #1-4, will not be permitted to return to work until appropriate clearances are obtained. The Child Care Director will supervise…”
Citation May 1, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(d)
The emergency plan was not posted at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 27, 2026): “Provider will place a copy of the emergency plan in a conspicuous location at moraine. The provider will place a copy in the staff binder.”
Citation May 1, 2026 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
There was no thermometer in the refrigerator at the facility used by the program.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 27, 2026): “The child care director placed a refrigerator thermometer inside of the refrigerator.”
Citation May 1, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Locked 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(4)
There was a bottle of Bactine spray in an unlocked drawer in reach of children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 27, 2026): “Child Care Director removed the bottle of bactine from the location.”
Citation May 1, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
There was no health assessment / TB test results on file for Facility Person #4.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 27, 2026): “Facility persons #4, will not be permitted to return to work until appropriate health assessment/TB are obtained. The Child Care Director will supervise the program until additional staff obtain required clearances.”
Citation May 1, 2026 Inspection Transportation
Safe routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(c)
The safe routes for pick up and drop off were not posted at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 27, 2026): “Child care director will post the safe routes for pickup and drop off at the Moraine location.”
Citation May 1, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
Facility Persons #1 and #3 were observed supervising children with no other staff persons present. As per staff statements, Facility Persons #1-#4 routinely supervise children without other staff members present. These staff have not completed all required preservice trainings as follows: Facility Persons #1-#4 have no completed the required pediatric first aid/CPR or health and safety trainings. Facility Person #4 has not completed mandated reporter training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 27, 2026): “Upon notification of the violation, Facility Persons #1, #2, #3, and #4 were immediately removed from independently supervising children until all required preservice trainings are completed and documented in their personnel files. Effective immediately, these staff members will only work under the…”
Citation May 1, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
On file at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.18(a)
The documentation of liability insurance on file with the legal entity did not specify coverage for this location.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 27, 2026): “The Child Care Director reached out to the park insurance company to receive an updated copy of Certificate of Insurance listing both Area and Moraine Elementary as insured locations.”
Citation May 1, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Posted in group space 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(b)
There was no daily activity schedule posted at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 27, 2026): “A copy of the daily activity schedule was posted at Moraine.”
Citation May 1, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Child's name, birth date 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(1)
The emergency contact forms on file for children #1-#5 did not include the child's birthdate.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 27, 2026): “The Child Care Director sent an email with forms from the DHS website to all Playsafe parents and explained the need for these to be returned ASAP. Also printed out physical copies for staff at both schools to send home with each child, as well as a checklist to ensure each child received one.…”
Citation May 1, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
The emergency contact forms on file for children #1-#5 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 27, 2026): “The Child Care Director sent an email with forms from the DHS website to all Playsafe parents and explained the need for these to be returned ASAP. also printed out physical copies for staff at both schools to send home with each child, as well as a checklist to ensure each child received one.…”
Citation May 1, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
The emergency contact forms on file for children #1-#5 did not include the work addresses or phone numbers of the enrolling parents.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 27, 2026): “The Child Care Director sent an email with forms from the DHS website to all Playsafe parents and explained the need for these to be returned ASAP. also printed out physical copies for staff at both schools to send home with each child, as well as a checklist to ensure each child received one.…”
Citation May 1, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Information re: special needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(5)
There was no area of the emergency contact forms on file for children #1-#5 where the child's special needs could be listed.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 27, 2026): “The Child Care Director sent an email with forms from the DHS website to all Playsafe parents and explained the need for these to be returned ASAP. also printed out physical copies for staff at both schools to send home with each child, as well as a checklist to ensure each child received one.…”
Citation May 1, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
The emergency contact forms on file for children #1-#5 did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number for the child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 27, 2026): “The Child Care Director sent an email with forms from the DHS website to all Playsafe parents and explained the need for these to be returned ASAP. also printed out physical copies for staff at both schools to send home with each child, as well as a checklist to ensure each child received one.…”
Citation May 1, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
The emergency contact forms on file for children #1-#5 did not include the addresses of listed release persons. The emergency contact form for children #1, #3, #4 and #5 did not include the phone numbers of the listed release persons.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 27, 2026): “The Child Care Director sent an email with forms from the DHS website to all Playsafe parents and explained the need for these to be returned ASAP. also printed out physical copies for staff at both schools to send home with each child, as well as a checklist to ensure each child received one.…”
Citation May 1, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
The medical emergency transportation plan was not posted at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 27, 2026): “Child Care Director created a Parent Binder for each school with all necessary components. Medical Emergency Transportation plan is posted at Moraine. We are going to use the binder for our sign in/out log and tab the documents for quick access for parent reference.”
Citation May 1, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)
There was no signed parental consent for emergency medical care on file for children #1-#5.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 27, 2026): “The Child Care Director sent an email with forms from the DHS website to all Playsafe parents and explained the need for these to be returned ASAP. also printed out physical copies for staff at both schools to send home with each child, as well as a checklist to ensure each child received one.…”
Citation May 1, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
There was no signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff on file for children #1-#5.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 27, 2026): “The Child Care Director sent an email with forms from the DHS website to all Playsafe parents and explained the need for these to be returned ASAP. also printed out physical copies for staff at both schools to send home with each child, as well as a checklist to ensure each child received one.…”
Citation May 1, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(8)
There were no agreements on file for children #1-#5.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 27, 2026): “The Child Care Director sent an email with forms from the DHS website to all Playsafe parents and explained the need for these to be returned ASAP. also printed out physical copies for staff at both schools to send home with each child, as well as a checklist to ensure each child received one.…”
Citation May 1, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
There was one nonfamily written reference on file for Facility Person #1. There were no nonfamily written references on file for Facility Persons #2-#4.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 1, 2026): “Staff members #1 obtained a second non-family reference. Staff members 2-4 have been terminated.”
Citation May 1, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
The information on how to access the regulations or contact the regional child care office were not posted at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 27, 2026): “The provider will post the facility's current information on how to access the regulations as well as how to contact the regional childcare office at moraine.”
Citation May 1, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Assistant Group Supervisor responsibilities/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(a)/3270.192(2)(ii)
Facility Persons #1-#4 were classified as assistant group supervisors. There was no documentation of any education or documentation of any child care experience on file for Facility Persons #1-#4.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 1, 2026): “The Childcare Director conducted an immediate review of all personnel files for Facility Persons #1-#4 and confirmed that documentation verifying education and child care experience was not on file as required for Assistant Group Supervisors. Facility Persons #1-#4 were instructed to submit…”

“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.

About this center

Capacity —
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Jul 1, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Aug 7, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Slippery Rock Area Parks and Recreation
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00259184
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Common questions

Has Moraine Elementary School 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 1, 2026 (background checks): “There were no signed disclosure statements on file for Facility Persons #1-#4. There was no criminal history or FBI clearance on file for Facility Person #1. The criminal history and child abuse clearances on file for…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Moraine Elementary School?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Moraine Elementary School since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Moraine Elementary School’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Aug 7, 2026. 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.

When was Moraine Elementary School last inspected?

May 1, 2026 (initial review). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs Moraine Elementary School?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Slippery Rock Area Parks and Recreation.

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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.

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