Precious People Childcare LLC
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.
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The NSOR clearance on file for Facility Person #1 was completed after her start date in a child care position.
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.
There was a blister pack of a child's Zyrtec tablets, not in the original container, in the Schoolage room.
There was an uncovered outlet on the wall in the hallway, accessible to children.
There was peeling paint/damaged plaster on the wall behind a trash can in the Infant room.
There were 2 rest mats in use in the Toddler 2 room with less than 2 feet of space on 3 sides.
There was a child's medication in the Preschool 1 room not labeled with the child's name.
There were two packnplays in the infant room with loose sheets.
The current FBI clearance on file for Facility Person #1 was completed more than 60 months after the previous FBI clearance on file
The health assessment on file for Facility Person #2 was completed more than 12 months prior to their start date.
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There were three unlabeled bottles in the infant room.
The agreement on file for child #1 was the original.
There were sharp adult scissors accessible to children in drawer equipped with a faulty lock in the Pre-K room.
The letter to the parents regarding the emergency plan did not address the accommodations planned in the event of an emergency.
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.
There was a crack in a plastic toy bin in the Toddler 2 room, creating a potential pinch point.
There were 3 pack n' plays in the young toddler room not labeled for the specific children who use them.
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.
The microwave and area used to prepare lunches was next to the sink used for handwashing after diapering in the Toddler 1 room.
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.
The required health & safety training completed and documented on file for Facility Person # 1 was completed on 9/25/16.
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.
There were 3 sharp knives observed in the kindergarten room 8in an unlocked drawer, and were accessible to children.
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,
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.
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.
During an observed diaper change in the Infant room, a child's hands were not washed following the diaper change.
The agreement on file for Child #4, does not include the child's date of admission
The emergency contact form on file for Child #2 does not include the address for the child's pediatrician/source for medical care.
The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 does not include a complete address for all listed release persons.
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.
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.
There was an outlet to the left of the door in Preschool 1 that did not have a protective receptacle cover.
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.
There was a small bin in Toddler 2 filled with Styrofoam beads, less than 1 inch, used for a "scooping" activity with the toddlers.
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.
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.
There were 4 medications, labeled for use by a child, that did not have written parental consent to administer.
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.
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.
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.
The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 does not include the address and telephone number for the enrolling parents employer.
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.
“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
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.
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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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