Pinky Toes Childcare & DVPT CTR
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
The child file for Child #1 and Child #2 contained a current financial agreement form that lacked a specific fee amount.
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.
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.
The letter to the parents explaining the emergency procedure does not address annual emergency drills.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
Staff file #1 contained a health assessment dated 2/25/23 that lacked the results of the communicable disease examination.
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.
Child file #2 lacked the fee amount for childcare services on the agreement form.
Child file #1 and #2 lacked the designated release persons on the agreement form.
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.
The file for Staff #4 lacked FBI fingerprinting request prior to their first day caring for children and therefore was incorrectly provisionally hired.
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.
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.
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.
The file for Staff #3 contained Health and Safety training that was not completed within 90 days of hire.
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.
“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.
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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.
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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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