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Precious People Childcare LLC

212 Hook St, Mars, PA 16046 · Butler County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 2

Precious People Childcare LLC is a certified child care center in Mars, PA, with capacity for 82 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 43 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for health & medication (17 of 43). 7 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #2 of 8 centers in Mars and has more citations per inspection than 71% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 71% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
#2 of 8 centers in Mars
4 Core-safety citations
39 Other citations
7 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
43 citations from 7 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 7 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 10, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jun 10, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Feb 3, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jun 26, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jun 18, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Jun 27, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Sep 6, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Jun 9, 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 17
Building & playground safety 10
Records & paperwork 5
Training & qualifications 5
Background checks 3
Sleep safety 1
Food & feeding 1
Emergency preparedness 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Jun 10, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The NSOR clearance on file for Facility Person #1 was completed after her start date in a child care position.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 30, 2026): “Facility Person #1 has an up to date NSOR on file and noted on the date of inspection.”
Citation Jun 10, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record/Dismissal policy 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3)
The immunization record on file for child #1 indicated the child did not have sufficient doses, as per the ACIP recommended immunization schedule for a child of their age, of the following immunizations: hepatitis B, DTAP, Hib, pneumococcal and polio.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 2, 2026): “We contacted the parents of child #1. We obtained a letter from the parents that they are choosing to exempt their child from immunizations due to personal beliefs. They also obtained a doctor note explaining the delay of doses for medical reasons. The notes were put in child #1's file prior to her…”
Citation Jun 10, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Original container 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(1)
There was a blister pack of a child's Zyrtec tablets, not in the original container, in the Schoolage room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 30, 2026): “The zyrtec tablets were removed from the the medicine box in the school age room. The parents were notified that the medicine will be sent home and when they bring new medicine in, it will need to be in the original container.”
Citation Feb 3, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
There was an uncovered outlet on the wall in the hallway, accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2026): “The outlet was covered immediately when discovered.”
Citation Feb 3, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
There was peeling paint/damaged plaster on the wall behind a trash can in the Infant room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2026): “The area of wall was sanded and repainted.”
Citation Feb 3, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
2 feet apart 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(f)
There were 2 rest mats in use in the Toddler 2 room with less than 2 feet of space on 3 sides.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2026): “We shifted furniture around to ensure that there was 2 feet of space on 3 sides of the naps.”
Citation Feb 3, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Name on bottle 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(3)
There was a child's medication in the Preschool 1 room not labeled with the child's name.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2026): “We wrote the child's name on their medication.”
Core safety Jun 26, 2025 Inspection Sleep safety
General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.21
There were two packnplays in the infant room with loose sheets.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 18, 2025): “We removed the loose bedding and replaced with a pack n play fitted sheet.”
Core safety Jun 26, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The current FBI clearance on file for Facility Person #1 was completed more than 60 months after the previous FBI clearance on file
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 18, 2025): “Facility Person #1 has a current FBI clearance in their file.”
Citation Jun 26, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
The health assessment on file for Facility Person #2 was completed more than 12 months prior to their start date.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 18, 2025): “Facility Person #2 scheduled and received a current physical on 7/16/25. A copy has been sent to our DHS Inspector.”
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Citation Jun 26, 2025 Inspection Food & feeding
Bottles labeled 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(4)
There were three unlabeled bottles in the infant room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 18, 2025): “The bottles were labeled with the names of the infant.”
Citation Jun 26, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent receives original 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(b)
The agreement on file for child #1 was the original.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 18, 2025): “A copy of the agreement form was made for child #1 file. The original was given to the parents of child #1.”
Citation Jun 18, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.21
There were sharp adult scissors accessible to children in drawer equipped with a faulty lock in the Pre-K room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 19, 2024): “The sharp adult scissors were removed from the drawer and put out of reach of the children.”
Citation Jun 18, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Letter to parents 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(e)
The letter to the parents regarding the emergency plan did not address the accommodations planned in the event of an emergency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 19, 2024): “The letter was edited to include the accommodations planned in the event of an emergency.”
Citation Jun 18, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Original container 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(b)
There was a bottle of Windex in the Schoolage room and a bottle of Lysol in the Preschool 2 room, both in locked cabinets, not labeled with the contents.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 19, 2024): “We labeled the bottles with the names of the specific cleaning products.”
Citation Jun 18, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
There was a crack in a plastic toy bin in the Toddler 2 room, creating a potential pinch point.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 19, 2024): “We repaired the crack in the plastic toy bin.”
Citation Jun 18, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
There were 3 pack n' plays in the young toddler room not labeled for the specific children who use them.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 19, 2024): “We labeled the pack n plays with the name of the children using them.”
Citation Jun 18, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
The current health assessment on file for child#1 was completed on 3/8/24, more than 12 months after the prior health assessment on file, dated 2/27/23.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 19, 2024): “Child #1 has a current physical on file.”
Citation Jun 18, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Diapering area not used for food prep 55 Pa. Code §3270.135(c)
The microwave and area used to prepare lunches was next to the sink used for handwashing after diapering in the Toddler 1 room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 19, 2024): “We rearranged the set up of microwave and food prep area so it was separate from the diapering area.”
Citation Jun 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)
According to the documentation on file, the operability of the facility's smoke detectors was tested on 7/28/23 and then next again on 8/28/23, more than 30 days apart.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 19, 2024): “We tested the facility's smoke detectors within 30 days moving forward from the date of 8/28/23.”
Citation Jun 18, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training/Professional development certificate 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)/3270.31(g)
The required health & safety training completed and documented on file for Facility Person # 1 was completed on 9/25/16.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 19, 2024): “Facility Person completed the necessary professional development training.”
Citation Jun 18, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv)
The record of the required education on file for Facility #2 to be classified as an assistant group supervisor was an international diploma - not translated and with no equivalency on file. The documentation of child care experience on file for Facility Person #3 was less than the 2 years (2500 hours) of experience required for their classification as an assistant group supervisor.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 19, 2024): “We were able to obtain a translation of the international diploma for Facility Person #2. They also sent for their U.S college transcripts. For Facility Person #3, we were able to use hours they have worked at our facility to meet the 2500 hours requirement.”
Citation Jun 27, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.21
There were 3 sharp knives observed in the kindergarten room 8in an unlocked drawer, and were accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 25, 2023): “The director moved the three knives to a locked cabinet to ensure they were out of reach of children.”
Citation Jun 27, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #2, who is a preschool age child, are dated 7/22/21 and 8/16/22, more than 1 year apart. The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #3, who is a preschool age child, are dated 3/1/22 and 4/19/23, more than 1 year apart,
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 25, 2023): “The most recent health assessment for child #2 and child #3 are within current year.”
Citation Jun 27, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record/Dismissal policy 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3)
The immunization record on file for Child #1, who is 4 years old, does not include a current influenza vaccination, recommended annually by the ACIP for a child this age. The most recent influenza vaccination on file for Child #2, who is 4 years old, is dated 12/9/20, is dated more than 1 year ago, and is recommended annually by the ACIP. The most recent influenza vaccination on file for Child #3, who is 4 years old, is dated 10/27/21, is dated more than 1 year ago, and is recommended annually by the ACIP. The immunization record on file for Child #5, who is 2 years old, does not include a current influenza vaccination, recommended annually by the ACIP for a child this age.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 25, 2023): “The parents of child #1, child #3, and child #5 all submitted exemption letters for their children not having current influenza vaccination due to personal belief of parent. The parent of child #2 submitted an updated vaccination form showing current influenza vaccination of 12/13/22.”
Citation Jun 27, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Free from contagious/communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(7)
The health assessment on file for Child #2 does not indicate if the child is free from contagious disease and may participate in child care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 25, 2023): “The parent of child#2 submitted a health assessment indicating that the child is free from contagious disease and may participate in child care.”
Citation Jun 27, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Child's hands washed 55 Pa. Code §3270.134(a)
During an observed diaper change in the Infant room, a child's hands were not washed following the diaper change.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 21, 2023): “The staff person was reminded to wash the child's hands.”
Citation Jun 27, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)
The agreement on file for Child #4, does not include the child's date of admission
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 25, 2023): “The director corrected the agreement form by adding the date of the child's admission.”
Citation Jun 27, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
The emergency contact form on file for Child #2 does not include the address for the child's pediatrician/source for medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 25, 2023): “The parent for child #2 udpated the contact information for the child's physician.”
Citation Jun 27, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 does not include a complete address for all listed release persons.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 25, 2023): “The parent of child #1 updated the emergency form and included the address for all release people.”
Citation Sep 6, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Staff person #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, and #6 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/Pediatric CPR.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 29, 2022): “We contacted the trainer and are having new certificates issued with the proper course name. We will scan and email the corrected certificates when they arrive.”
Core safety Jun 9, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file for staff person # 2 was observed not to contain documentation of a completed NSOR clearance which is dated after the recorded first date working with children, (See IS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. The 2 most recent child abuse clearances on file for Staff person #3 are dated 9/20/13 and 9/25/18, more than 60 months apart. The file for staff person #6 was observed not to contain documentation of application of an FBI clearance prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 21, 2022): “Staff person #2 has current NSOR clearance in file. Staff person #3 has current child abuse clearance. Staff person #6 has current FBI clearance.”
Citation Jun 9, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
There was an outlet to the left of the door in Preschool 1 that did not have a protective receptacle cover.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 21, 2022): “A protective receptacle cover was placed in the electrical outlet.”
Citation Jun 9, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
There was a plastic door on a play kitchen in the school age room that had a crack, exposing a sharp point. There was a bin with Lego's in the school age room with several cracks on the corner, which exposed sharp edges, There was a plastic bin in Toddler 2 holding toys which had several cracks on one corner, exposing sharp edges.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 21, 2022): “The plastic door on toy kitchen set and cracked bins were repaired to cover any cracks and exposed sharp edges.”
Citation Jun 9, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Small Toys and Objects 55 Pa. Code §3270.103
There was a small bin in Toddler 2 filled with Styrofoam beads, less than 1 inch, used for a "scooping" activity with the toddlers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 21, 2022): “The Styrofoam beads were disposed of.”
Citation Jun 9, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1)
The immunization record on file for Child #4, who is 22 months old, does not include a Varicella vaccination, recommended for a child this age by the ACIP.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 29, 2022): “Child #4¿s physician sent a note to show that the child is scheduled for the varicella vaccination on 7/27/22 and had not received it at prior doctor visit due to illness. We will send updated immunizations upon completion of vaccines.”
Citation Jun 9, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
ACIP recommended immunization record 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)
The file for Child #3, with an enrollment date of 7/6/20, and Child #5, with an enrollment date of 8/24/20, does not include an an immunization record, due within 60 days of admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 21, 2022): “Child #3 and Child #5 have immunization records in their file.”
Citation Jun 9, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Written consent 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(6)
There were 4 medications, labeled for use by a child, that did not have written parental consent to administer.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 21, 2022): “The parent signed medication logs for the child, giving their consent to administer.”
Citation Jun 9, 2022 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 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #1 are dated 12/11/18 and 12/15/20, more than 24 months apart. The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #5 are dated 1/8/20 and 1/20/22, more than 24 months apart.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 21, 2022): “Staff person #1 and Staff person #5 have current physicals in their files.”
Citation Jun 9, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Health information 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)
The file for Child #3, with an enrollment date of 7/6/20, and Child #5, with an enrollment date of 8/24/20, does not include an initial health assessment, due within 90 days of admission, as per Announcement C-20-04. The most recent health assessment on file for Child #2, dated 2/24/22, is dated more than 12 months after the previous health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 21, 2022): “The initial health assessments are on file for Child #3 and Child #5.”
Citation Jun 9, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii)
The file for Staff person #4, qualified as a Group Supervisor does not include verification of a bachelor's degree in education or a related human services field; or a bachelor's degree including 30 credits in education or a related human services field and 1 year of experience with children; or an associate's degree in education or a related human services field and 2 years of experience with children; or an associate's degree including 30 credits in education or a related human services field and 3 years of experience with children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 21, 2022): “Staff person #4¿s college transcripts were placed in file to show qualifications of Group Supervisor.”
Citation Jun 9, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 does not include the address and telephone number for the enrolling parents employer.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 21, 2022): “The parents of Child #1 were contacted and filled in missing work address and telephone numbers.”
Citation Jun 9, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
The file for Staff person #3, hired prior to 12/19/20, does not include 12 hours of annual training between 12/19/20-12/19/21, as per Announcement C-21-09.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 21, 2022): “Staff person #3 did 12 hours of training in January 2022. The staff person will do an additional 12 hours of training before December 19, 2022, to meet the training requirement for December 19, 2021- December 19, 2022.”

“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) $62.00 $62.00
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $62.00 $62.00
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $59.00 $59.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $59.00 $59.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $55.00 $55.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $51.00 $42.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $51.00 $42.00

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 82 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Sep 9, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 2
since Aug 27, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Precious People Childcare LLC
Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (724) 625-9960
State certificate # CER-00261202
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Common questions

Has Precious People Childcare LLC had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 4 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 Jun 10, 2026 (background checks): “The NSOR clearance on file for Facility Person #1 was completed after her start date in a child care position.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Precious People Childcare LLC?

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

What is Precious People Childcare LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 2, effective Aug 27, 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.

How does Precious People Childcare LLC compare with other daycares in Mars?

It is #2 of 8 centers in Mars by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 71% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Precious People Childcare LLC last inspected?

Jun 10, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Precious People Childcare LLC cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $62.00 for newborn, $62.00 for infant, $59.00 for young toddler, $59.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Precious People Childcare LLC?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Precious People Childcare LLC.

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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