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Owl Bee Learning Daycare Center LLC · Closed

1410 5th Ave, Ford City, PA 16226 · Armstrong County
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This center appears to be closed. It is no longer listed in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS child care search (since Oct 15, 2026). Its state inspection history is shown below.

Owl Bee Learning Daycare Center LLC was a certified child care center in Ford City, PA. It no longer appears in Pennsylvania’s child care search (gone since October 2026). Since August 2021, the state inspected it 6 times and cited 37 violations, 7 of them core-safety. Its inspection history is kept here for reference.

Inspection history

7 Core-safety citations
30 Other citations
6 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jan 7, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jan 24, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Sep 18, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Jan 12, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Jan 11, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Jan 13, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Health & medication 10
Records & paperwork 10
Background checks 5
Building & playground safety 5
Training & qualifications 4
Supervision 2
Emergency preparedness 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Jan 7, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file for Staff #2 contained PA State Criminal clearance, PA Child Abuse clearance, and FBI clearance obtained more than 60 months from the previous clearances. The PA State Criminal clearance on file for Staff #2 dated 10/28/25 was obtained more than 60 months from the previous PA State Criminal clearance dated 5/27/20. The PA Child Abuse clearance on file for Staff #2 dated 10/30/25 was obtained more than 60 months from the previous PA Child Abuse clearance dated 5/22/20. The FBI clearance on file for Staff #2 dated 12/6/25 was obtained more than 60 months from the previous FBI clearance dated 5/26/20. The PA Criminal clearance for Staff #3 dated 9/5/25 was obtained more than 60 months from the previous PA Criminal clearance dated 7/20/20.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 22, 2026): “All clearances for both Staff #2 and Staff #3 are now current as of 12/6/25”
Citation Jan 7, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
The plastic knob on the play stove in the preschool room was broken creating a sharp edge.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 22, 2026): “Knob was taped so no sharp edges are exposed.”
Citation Jan 7, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Infant: updated health report every 6 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(1)
The file for Child #1 contained a current health report dated 5/15/25. The health report was obtained more than 6 months from the previous health report dated 5/23/24; obtained when Child #1 was a younger toddler.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 22, 2026): “The director will create a spreadsheet for children's upcoming health reports.”
Citation Jan 7, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
The file for Child #2, a preschooler, lacked a current health report. The health report on file was dated 12/23/24 which was obtained more than 12 months ago.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 22, 2026): “Child #2 has had his 3-year-old appointment on 1/14/2026 and turned in his child health report on 1/15/2026.”
Citation Jan 7, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Surfaces cleaned 55 Pa. Code §3270.135(b)
Observed Staff complete a diaper change. After completing the diaper change, the changing surface was not wiped with a sanitizing solution.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 22, 2026): “Reminded Staff to wipe the surface of the changing table with a sanitizing solution after each child is done getting their diaper changed.”
Citation Jan 7, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii)
Staff #2 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 5/27/20.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 22, 2026): “Staff #2 Has completed Mandatory Reporter training”
Citation Jan 7, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
The emergency contact form for Child #1 lacked the address and phone number of the child's physician.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 22, 2026): “Child's physician's address and phone number were added to her emergency contact form.”
Citation Jan 7, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
The emergency contact form for Child #1 lacked the work phone number of the enrolling parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 22, 2026): “Child #1 parent's work phone number has been added to the emergency contact form.”
Citation Jan 7, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
The emergency contact form for Child #1 lacked the policy number for the child's health insurance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 22, 2026): “Child #1 health insurance coverage and policy number has been added to the emergency contact number.”
Core safety Jan 24, 2025 Inspection Supervision
Aides supervised all times/Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.37(c)/3270.113(a)(1)
At approximately 9:50 am in the Preschool Room, Staff #4, an assistant group supervisor, was supervising Staff #2, an aide. Staff #4 & #2 were supervising 6 preschool aged children. Staff #4 left the room to take one child to the restroom located outside of the Preschool Room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 14, 2025): “When the need for an assistant group supervisor to take children to the restroom she will phone another classroom to ask for an available assistant group supervisor to come and takeover the supervision of her classroom so she can take children to the restroom. If another assistant group supervisor…”
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Citation Jan 24, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Letter to parents 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(e)
The parent letter lacked information explaining the emergency procedures for lockdown situation, method to contact parents when an emergency situation arises and how to safely reunite with their children, and accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 10, 2025): “Director will add to the parent letter the following: lockdown situation, parents will be contacted via text during an emergency situation, parents will be notified via text on when, where, and how to safely reunite with their child once the situation is over or authorities tell us it is safe for…”
Citation Jan 24, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
Gentle Steps Baby Oil, labeled, "keep out of children's reach" was in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in the bathroom located in the Infant/Toddler Room was accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 27, 2025): “The Baby Oil was moved and is inaccessible to children.”
Citation Jan 24, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
2 feet apart 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(f)
In the Infant/Toddler room at approximately 2:00pm, 6 younger toddlers and 3 older toddlers were resting on mats. 3 of the 9 mats lacked 2 feet of space on at least 3 sides. In the Preschool room at approximately 2:00pm, 6 preschool aged children were observed resting on mats. 4 of the 6 mats lacked 2 feet on at least 3 sides.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 14, 2025): “During nap time all mats will have at least 2 feet of space between them.”
Citation Jan 24, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
The file for Staff person #3 contained a current health assessment dated 1/4/24. It was not obtained within 24 months of the previous assessment dated 7/19/21. The file for Staff person #4 contained a current health assessment dated 7/16/24. It was not obtained within 24 months of the previous assessment dated 3/11/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 24, 2025): “Director will create a chart of when health reports are due for each staff to eliminate lapse in assessment dates”
Citation Jan 24, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
The files for Child #1, #2, #3 and #4 lacked current child growth and development forms.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 14, 2025): “Director will complete the Child Service Reports for child #1, #2, #3, and #4.”
Core safety Sep 18, 2024 Inspection Supervision
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
Staff #1 and Staff #3 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff #1 and Staff #3 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid/CPR by an approved PQAS instructor.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 15, 2024): “I will make sure that Staff #1 and Staff #2 are supervised by someone with a valid First Aid/CPR.”
Core safety Sep 18, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file for Staff Person #3 contained a disclosure statement that was not dated, therefore making it invalid.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 15, 2024): “Staff #3 has signed and dated a disclosure statement.”
Citation Sep 18, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
The facility's fire detection log documented testing dates of 2/9/24 and 3/13/24, more than 30 days apart.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 15, 2024): “Complete fire testing no more than 30 days apart.”
Citation Sep 18, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
By accredited secondary or postsecondary institution approved by PDE/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(1)(i)/3270.31(f)(10)
The file for Staff Person #2 lacked a Pediatric First Aid/CPR training within 90 days of hire. The file for Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #3 has acceptable Pediatric First Aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS certified in that training topic.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 18, 2024): “Staff #2 is no longer employed at the facility. Staff #1 and #3 are scheduled for CPR class with PQAS instructor on 10/17/24.”
Core safety Jan 12, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
The file for Staff #1 was lacking a disclosure statement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 5, 2024): “Staff #1 signed the disclosure statement.”
Citation Jan 12, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
The file for Child #2, who is a preschool aged child, contained two health assessments that were more than 12 months apart.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 5, 2024): “Director will review chart of needed health reports more frequently to ensure not missing new ones for children.”
Citation Jan 12, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Child's hands washed 55 Pa. Code §3270.134(a)
While in the infant/toddler area, Certification Rep observed two diaper changes where the child's hands were not washed.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 5, 2024): “All staff have been reminded to wash both their hands and the child's hands after changing diapers.”
Citation Jan 12, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Date fee to be paid 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(2)
The file for Child #1 contained a fee agreement that was lacking the date on which the fee is to be paid to the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 5, 2024): “Child #1 fee pay date has been filled in.”
Citation Jan 12, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
The file for Child #1 contained a fee agreement that was lacking the services that the facility provides.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 5, 2024): “Child #1 services were added to the fee agreement”
Citation Jan 12, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
The file for Child #2 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking the address of the child's physician.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 5, 2024): “Child #2 child's physician's address was completed on the emergency contact form.”
Core safety Jan 11, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
The file for Staff #4 contained a volunteer child abuse clearance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 13, 2023): “Staff #4 last day of employment was January 13, 2023.”
Citation Jan 11, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
The file for Child #3 who is an older toddler age child contained two health assessments that were more than 12 months apart. The file for Child #5 who is a preschool age child contained two health assessments that were dated more than 12 months apart.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 13, 2023): “Remind parents of upcoming health assessment renewals.”
Citation Jan 11, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)(1)
The file for Child #1 and #5 both contain immunization records that were lacking the annual influenza vaccine.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 13, 2023): “Parents will write a note stating they chose not to get their child a flu vaccination.”
Citation Jan 11, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
The file for Staff #2 contained a Health Assessment that was obtained more than 24 months ago.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 14, 2023): “Director will remind staff when their health assessments are due. Staff will obtain a new health assessment.”
Citation Jan 11, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
The documentation of testing of the fire detection system showed periods of more than 30 days in between tests.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 13, 2023): “To make sure all tests are done no more than 30 days between tests.”
Citation Jan 11, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
The file for Staff #1 had a Pediatric First Aid Card that was dated more than 90 days after the staff's start date.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 12, 2023): “Staff #1 received her Pediatric CPR training on 1/28/2023. Director was unaware of the change from 1 year to 90 days.”
Citation Jan 11, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Staff person #1 and #3 -- has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): (Pediatric First Aid/CPR).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 12, 2023): “Staff #1 has completed her Pediatric First Aid/CPR Staff #2 is scheduled to complete the Pediatric First Aid/CPR on 2/18/2023. Director was unaware that the CPR this staff held was not acceptable.”
Citation Jan 11, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)
The file for Child #2 contains an agreement form that was lacking the child's date of admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 13, 2023): “Director will add date of the child's admission to the agreement.”
Citation Jan 11, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
The file for Child #4 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking the addresses of the persons to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 13, 2023): “Director will have the parents add the addresses for the designated parent to whom the child may be released on the Emergency contact form.”
Citation Jan 11, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
The facility did not provide parents with instructions on how to access the regulations electronically.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 17, 2023): “The director will print out a poster for parent with directions on how to access the regulations electronically.”
Core safety Jan 13, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file for staff person #1, whom was hired as an aide at the facility DOH (See LIS CODE SHEET), had an NSOR dated 1-7-22. The application and receipt for the NSOR were in the file dated 7/20/21. The NSOR was applied for after the staff person started working at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 2, 2022): “The file for staff person #1 now includes an NSOR.”
Citation Jan 13, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
It was observed that the facility lacked a proof of purchase for the smoke detection system.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 7, 2022): “An Act 62 attestation form was completed and will be kept on file.”

“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 30 children
Certificate status No longer listed
Keystone STARS No STAR level
Operator Owl Bee Learning Daycare Center LLC
State certificate # CER-00251066

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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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