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Pinky Toes Childcare & DVPT CTR

204 E Crawford Ave, Connellsville, PA 15425 · Fayette County
Keystone STAR 4

Pinky Toes Childcare & DVPT CTR is a certified child care center in Connellsville, PA, with capacity for 49 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 28 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for health & medication (10 of 28). 7 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #1 of 7 centers in Connellsville and has fewer citations per inspection than 56% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 56% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#1 of 7 centers in Connellsville
2 Core-safety citations
26 Other citations
7 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
28 citations from 7 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 7 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 9, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jun 9, 2026 · Inspection · no citation Dec 16, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Dec 10, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Nov 13, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Dec 15, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Dec 13, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Dec 1, 2021 · 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 7
Training & qualifications 4
Building & playground safety 3
Other standards 1
Emergency preparedness 1
Background checks 1
Supervision 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Dec 16, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)
The child file for Child #1, who is a preschool age child, was observed to contain an updated health report dated 5/29/25 which was conducted more than 12 months from the previously dated 4/22/24 health report on file. The child file for Child #3, who is a preschool age child, was observed to contain an updated health report dated 11/27/25 which was conducted more than 6 months from the previously dated 10/28/24 health report on file. The child file for Child #4, was observed to lack an updated health report; the most recent health report on file is dated 7/23/24 which is more than 12 months old.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 14, 2026): “Child file 1 was corrected on 5/29/25 with an updated health report. Child file 3 was corrected on 11/27/25 with an updated health report. Child file 4 health report will be corrected when returning to care, currently on an enrollment pause.”
Citation Dec 16, 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 staff file for Staff person #1 contained a current health assessment dated 7/2/25 which was conducted more than 24 months from the previously dated 2/25/23 health assessment on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 14, 2026): “Staff person 1 health assessment was corrected on 7/2/2025.”
Citation Dec 16, 2025 Inspection Other standards
General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.21
In the 3's and 4's Room, a stapler was observed stored inside a clear plastic pocket of a multi-function over the door shoe organizer at a height accessible to the preschool children in care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 14, 2026): “On 12-16-2025 the stapler was removed from within Childs reach”
Citation Dec 16, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
The staff file for Staff person #2 contained current mandated reporter training dated 8/7/25 which was not renewed within 60 months from the previously existing mandated reporter certificate dated 7/16/20. The staff file for Staff person #3 contained current mandated reporter training dated 2/16/25 which was not renewed within 60 months from the previously existing mandated reporter certificate dated 2/5/20.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 14, 2026): “Staff file 2 was corrected on 8/7/2025 Staff file 3 was corrected on 2/15/2025”
Citation Dec 16, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Amount of fee 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(1)
The child file for Child #1 and Child #2 contained a current financial agreement form that lacked a specific fee amount.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 14, 2026): “On 12-16-2025 the current financial agreements were updated to reflect the fee amount and initialed by the parent or guardian next to the fee charge.”
Citation Dec 16, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
The child file for Child #1 contained a current child service report dated 8/28/25 which was not completed 6 months from the previous report dated 1/29/25. The child file for Child #4, who has been enrolled in care for over a year, contained only one child service report dated 7/23/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 14, 2026): “The child files for child 1 and child 4 were immediately reviewed. All required child service reports were completed and placed in each child's file to ensure compliance. with the 6-month reporting requirement.”
Citation Dec 16, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
The child file for Child #1 contained a current financial agreement and emergency contact form that were not reviewed and signed by the parent every 6 months; the two most recent reviews of the financial agreement form and emergency contact form were signed by the parent on 8/13/24 and 3/20/25. The child file for Child #2 contained a current financial agreement and emergency contact form that were not reviewed and signed by the parent every 6 months; the two most recent reviews of the financial agreement form were signed by the parent on 8/7/24 and 5/16/25 and the emergency contact form was signed by the parent on 7/29/24 and 8/11/25. The child file for Child #3 contained a current financial agreement and emergency contact form that were not reviewed and signed by the parent every 6 months; the two most recent reviews of the emergency contact form was signed by the parent on 3/27/25 and 12/3/25 and the financial agreement form was last signed by the parent on 3/27/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 14, 2026): “Child file 1 was corrected on 9/10/2025. Child file 2 emergency contact and agreement were corrected on 1/5/2026. Child file 3 agreement and emergency contact will be corrected on 1/6/2026”
Citation Dec 10, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Letter to parents 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(e)
The letter to the parents explaining the emergency procedure does not address annual emergency drills.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 10, 2025): “Emergency Plan letter to parents was updated to include notification to parents that drills are required to take place with their children.”
Citation Dec 10, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
In the downstairs bathroom 3 ceiling tiles near the light fixture were observed to not be kept clean as evidence by having water spots from a previous leak that has since been repaired.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 10, 2025): “Provider inspected and repaired bathroom ceiling tiles.”
Citation Dec 10, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
In the Young Toddler Room one Pack n Play Playard was observed to lack the child's name. In the 3's and 4's Room, four mats were observed to lack the names the children who use them.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 10, 2025): “Pack n Play was labeled, and rest mats were assigned and labeled.”
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Citation Dec 10, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
The child file for Child #1, who is a preschool age child, was observed to contain an updated health report dated 9/10/24 which was conducted more than 12 months from the previously dated 9/9/22 health report on file. The child file for Child #2, who is a preschool age child, was observed to contain an updated health report dated 6/13/24 which was conducted more than 12 months from the previously dated 5/30/23 health report on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 10, 2025): “Child #1 and Child #2 Health Assessment is updated and current.”
Citation Dec 10, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
The staff file for Staff person #2, contained a current health assessment dated 8/1/24 which was conducted more than 24 months from the previously dated 7/15/22 health assessment on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 10, 2025): “Staff person #2 health assessment was updated and corrected.”
Citation Dec 10, 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)
Upon review of the facility's 30-day fire testing documentation, the following tests were observed to have been conducted more than 30 days apart: 4/26/24 to 5/31/24 (35 days).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 10, 2025): “Provider will ensure Fire Drills and tests do not exceed 30 days.”
Citation Dec 10, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
Staff person #1 does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first aid/CPR training expiration date of 4/2024; the certificate on file dated 8/16/23 is an instructor training certificate.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 10, 2025): “Staff person #1 CPR/FA was updated.”
Citation Dec 10, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
The child file for Child #2 contained a current child service report dated 9/13/24 that was not completed every 6 months from the previous report dated 1/26/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 10, 2025): “Child #2 lapse in service report was corrected with a letter noting she is a Pre-K Counts only student and does not attend in the summer when a 6 mo. CSR was due.”
Citation Nov 13, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Child's hands washed 55 Pa. Code §3270.134(a)
At approximately 3:50pm a young school age child was brought into the facility by Staff person #1 and given a snack and child began consuming the snack without having their hands washed.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 10, 2025): “Child was directed to wash their hands once it was recognized they hadn't. Provider will ensure child's hands are washed before meals, snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.”
Citation Dec 15, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record/Dismissal policy 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3)
Child files #2 lacked documentation of influenza vaccination in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP or an exemption from the influenza vaccination in the child's file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 22, 2023): “Provider communicated with the child's parent regarding the vaccination status for Flu. Parent was retrieving an updated vaccination report to confirm Flu vaccination status. If the child does not have and will not receive a Flu vaccination, the parent will provide a handwritten statement of…”
Citation Dec 15, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Exam communicable disease/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(3)/3270.192(3)
Staff file #1 contained a health assessment dated 2/25/23 that lacked the results of the communicable disease examination.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 21, 2023): “Provider requested staff to collaborate with the medical provider that conducted the health assessment to correct the report or provide detailed information regarding communicable diseases. Medical provider confirmed the report was marked incorrectly and that the Staff in fact had NO communicable…”
Citation Dec 15, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
The operator lacked a section addressing the prevention and identification of Child Maltreatment in their Shaken Baby syndrome, abusive head trauma and child maltreatment policy and procedure to maintain compliance with 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vi) and in accordance with Announcement C-22-03.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 21, 2023): “Provider added to the policy and procedure addressing and prevention and identification of Child Maltreatment to the existing Shaken Baby Syndrome/Abusive Head Trauma and Child maltreatment policy and procedure. Provider shared and reviewed the update with staff and parents.”
Citation Dec 15, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Amount of fee 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(1)
Child file #2 lacked the fee amount for childcare services on the agreement form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 21, 2023): “Provider added fee amount (ELRC Co-pay) to the agreement and provided the enrolling parent the original document while maintaining a copy of the agreement for the child's file.”
Citation Dec 15, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
Child file #1 and #2 lacked the designated release persons on the agreement form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 21, 2023): “Provider requested enrolling parents to add the persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released to the agreement. The agreement was copied, providing the original to the parent and maintaining a copy in the child's file.”
Citation Dec 13, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
Child file #1 contained health assessments dated 11/1/21 and 12/7/22 which exceeds the 12 months as required for a preschool age child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 3, 2023): “Provider will ensure that health assessment updates for older toddlers and preschoolers do not exceed 12 months by monitoring closely when older toddlers and preschoolers are due for well child exams, vaccinations based on the recommended schedule and documenting when the last health assessment was…”
Core safety Dec 1, 2021 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file for Staff #4 lacked FBI fingerprinting request prior to their first day caring for children and therefore was incorrectly provisionally hired.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 17, 2021): “Staff #4 now has complete FBI Clearance. Provider will ensure all clearance requests including the completion of fingerprinting is prior to scheduling a provisional hire for their first day caring for children.”
Core safety Dec 1, 2021 Inspection Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
At approximately 11:00 am, there were two staff present in the Upstairs classroom with 18 preschool aged children. Staff stated there were two groups of children. The first group of 10 preschool children were all named. The second group of 8 were in the assigned group of Staff #5. Staff #5 stated that she did have 8 children in her assigned group, but was only able to name 7 children, leaving one children unnamed.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 5, 2022): “Provider immediately met with staff #5 to coach her in the expectation of proper supervision. The unnamed child was then able to be named. Provider did an additional supervision check with staff at 2:10 pm and all children were named and pointed to.”
Citation Dec 1, 2021 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
The file for Staff #1 contained a health assessment that was conducted more than 24 months after the previous assessment; 5/3/18 and 6/19/20.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 17, 2021): “Staff file has current Health Assessment and provider will ensure all staff health assessments are completed prior to their expiration every 24 months.”
Citation Dec 1, 2021 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
Observed the documented smoke detection log revealed that the facility has not been testing the system regularly every 30 days. There were gaps in testing including 12/2/20-1/4/21, 5/20/21-6/21/21, and 7/2/21-8/17/21.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 17, 2021): “Fire detection system will be tested regularly within every 30 days, with no lapses.”
Citation Dec 1, 2021 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
The file for Staff #3 contained Health and Safety training that was not completed within 90 days of hire.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 17, 2021): “Staff #3 now has current Health and Safety training. Provider will ensure Health and Safety training is completed within 90 days of hire by tracking 90th day date and following up on progress of staff's completion of the training.”
Citation Dec 1, 2021 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii)
The file for Staff #2 contained mandated reporter training that was not completed within 60 months of the previous training; 6/3/15 and 7/16/20.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 17, 2021): “Staff #2 has current Mandated Reporter training. Provider will ensure that mandated reporter training is completed timely, prior the expiration date of the previous mandated reporter training.”

“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) $63.00 $63.00
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $63.00 $63.00
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $56.00 $56.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $56.00 $56.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $52.00 $52.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $49.00 $26.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $49.00 $26.00

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

Capacity 49 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Mar 5, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Sep 11, 2025 · what STARS means
Programs PA Pre-K Counts
Operator Pinky Toes Child Care And DVPT CTR
Hours Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (724) 628-7373
State certificate # CER-00250281
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Common questions

Has Pinky Toes Childcare & DVPT CTR had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 2 violations 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 Dec 1, 2021 (background checks): “The file for Staff #4 lacked FBI fingerprinting request prior to their first day caring for children and therefore was incorrectly provisionally hired.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Pinky Toes Childcare & DVPT CTR?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Pinky Toes Childcare & DVPT CTR since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Pinky Toes Childcare & DVPT CTR’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Sep 11, 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 Pinky Toes Childcare & DVPT CTR compare with other daycares in Connellsville?

It is #1 of 7 centers in Connellsville by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 56% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Pinky Toes Childcare & DVPT CTR last inspected?

Jun 9, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). No violations were cited during that visit.

How much does Pinky Toes Childcare & DVPT CTR cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $63.00 for newborn, $63.00 for infant, $56.00 for young toddler, $56.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Pinky Toes Childcare & DVPT CTR?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Pinky Toes Child Care And DVPT CTR.

Certified centers nearby

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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