Puzzle Palace Academy LLC
Puzzle Palace Academy LLC is a certified child care center in McKees Rocks, PA, with capacity for 63 children. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it once. The state cited 5 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for building & playground safety (5 of 5). All 5 came in the last 12 months. It has too few inspections so far for a statewide comparison.
Inspection record
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Citations, newest first
In an unlocked closet, in the Puzzle Town room, a 64 oz. bottle of Awesome Cleaner, which stated, "Keep out of reach of children," was accessible.
A first-aid kit was not located in Puzzle Play Space.
In the outdoor play area, there was an uneven surface between the turf and cement pad, in two (2) locations, creating a tripping hazard for children.
Peeling plaster/paint was located on the downstairs hallway wall, on the white wall in the Puzzle Town room, and around the four (4) prong outlet on the left, orange wall in the Puzzle Play Space room.
The proof of purchase for the fire detection devices was not provided at the time of the inspection.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $125.00 | $125.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $120.00 | $120.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $130.00 | $115.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $130.00 | $115.00 |
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 Puzzle Palace Academy LLC had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 5 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about Puzzle Palace Academy LLC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Puzzle Palace Academy LLC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
When was Puzzle Palace Academy LLC last inspected?
Jun 15, 2026 (initial review). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Puzzle Palace Academy LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $125.00 for older toddler, $120.00 for preschool, $130.00 for young school-age, $130.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Puzzle Palace Academy LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Puzzle Palace Academy 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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