Once Upon A Time · Washington
Once Upon A Time is a certified child care center in Washington, PA, with capacity for 96 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 7 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for building & playground safety (3 of 7). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #1 of 10 centers in Washington and has fewer citations per inspection than 87% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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The file for staff #1, designated as a Group Supervisor on the staff data sheet, did not contain documentation of the qualifications required for the position. The file lacked verified child care experience.
Foam paint brushes were accessible to children in Room 106 where toddlers were receiving care.
Infant Tylenol observed in the infant room was not labeled for use by a single child. The medication was labeled for siblings, child #1 and child #2.
The file for child #1 contained a service report which was signed, but not dated by the parent, therefore compliance could not be determined. A current signed and dated report is now on file.
There was a broken basket in the infant room and another broken basket in the toddler two's room.
The operator was not maintaining a written log for testing the fire detection system every 30 days.
The file for staff #5 has a current pediatric first-aid and pediatric CPR certification dated 2/4/22-2/4/24. The certification was not renewed prior to the expiration of the previous certification dated 1/15/20-1/15/22.
“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) | $70.00 | $70.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $70.00 | $70.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $70.00 | $70.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $70.00 | $70.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $63.00 | $46.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $59.00 | $59.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $59.00 | $59.00 |
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 Once Upon A Time had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 7 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about Once Upon A Time?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Once Upon A Time since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Once Upon A Time’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Oct 18, 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 Once Upon A Time compare with other daycares in Washington?
It is #1 of 10 centers in Washington by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 87% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Once Upon A Time last inspected?
Mar 12, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Once Upon A Time cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $70.00 for newborn, $70.00 for infant, $70.00 for young toddler, $70.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Once Upon A Time?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Pigtails & Inkwells Day Care Center 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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