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Slippery Rock Area Parks and Recreation

320 N Main St, Slippery Rock, PA 16057 · Butler County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 1

Slippery Rock Area Parks and Recreation is a certified child care center in Slippery Rock, PA, with capacity for 57 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it once. The state cited 38 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (17 of 38). All 38 came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. It has too few inspections so far for a statewide comparison.

Inspection record

Not enough history Pennsylvania has inspected this center once since Aug 16, 2021. Centers are compared once they have at least 2 inspections.
1 Core-safety citations
37 Other citations
1 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
38 citations from 1 state visit since Aug 16, 2021 · 38 in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 25, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Mar 25, 2026 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 17
Building & playground safety 11
Emergency preparedness 3
Health & medication 3
Transportation 2
Background checks 1
Food & feeding 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Mar 25, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
There were no clearances or signed disclosure statements on file for Facility Persons #1 and #2, who serve as volunteers at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2026): “The park director contacted our partnering agency and informed them of the required paperwork. The volunteers will not be returning for the remainder of this school year. A volunteer requirements form will be created for future use.”
Citation Mar 25, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
The program's emergency plan did not include the plan for continuity of operations after an emergency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2026): “The provider created a continuity of operations plan in the event of an emergency at the program location.”
Citation Mar 25, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(d)
The program's emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 24, 2026): “The provider posted a sign in the preschool hallway that parents can access the program's Emergency Plan in the office upon request.”
Citation Mar 25, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Letter to parents 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(e)
The letter provided to the parents of enrolled children explaining the emergency procedures did not include information on the provider's plan for a lockdown and required accommodations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2026): “Lockdown Procedures and Accommodations for Children with Special Needs sections were added to the letter. Information on obtaining the plan was communicated to parents.”
Citation Mar 25, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
There were cleaners in an unlocked cabinet under a sink in a kitchen area in the hallway outside of the classrooms. There was hand sanitizer in a wall dispenser in reach of children in both classrooms.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 24, 2026): “Our maintenance staff removed all hand sanitizer dispensers in the preschool building. He also installed a baby gate to restrict child access to the kitchen areas and any potential hazards it contains.”
Citation Mar 25, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle 55 Pa. Code §3270.67(d)
There were unlidded trash cans in each classroom containing items such as used cups, juice boxes and napkins.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 24, 2026): “The provider purchased lidded trash cans for all necessary locations in the building.”
Citation Mar 25, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Heat Source 55 Pa. Code §3270.71
There was a stove in an unlocked cabinet under a sink in a kitchen area in the hallway outside of the classrooms.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 24, 2026): “The maintenance staff installed a baby gate to restrict child access to the kitchen areas and any potential hazards it contains.”
Citation Mar 25, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Inaccessible to children 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(b)
The first aid kit was in a low unlocked drawer in reach of children in the Pre-K room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2026): “The teaching staff placed first-aid kits in a secure and inaccessible location away from child access.”
Citation Mar 25, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
The first aid kits in the Pre-K and FLF rooms did not include tweezers and soap.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 24, 2026): “Tweezers, soap, and a bottle of water were added to each "To-Go Kit"”
Citation Mar 25, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
There was damage to the ceiling in the kitchen area. There was a missing section of drywall exposing structural beams, electrical wiring, and insulation. There was an additional area where there was a hole around a duct pipe and exposed wiring.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 24, 2026): “Maintenance staff will be installing a temporary plywood cover to the ceiling locations.”
Citation Mar 25, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
There was peeling paint on a shelf and a bench in the Pre-K room and on a metal sign in the outdoor play space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 24, 2026): “The maintenance staff repainted all areas of the classroom with chipped paint.”
Citation Mar 25, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
There were no handwashing signs at the toilets in the women's restroom and at the toilet and urinal in the men's restroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 24, 2026): “The provider added handwashing signs at all toilet and urinal locations.”
Citation Mar 25, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Lidded waste receptacles 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(i)
There were no lidded trash cans in the restrooms or at the sink area in the kitchen.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 24, 2026): “The provider purchased lidded trash cans for all necessary locations in the building.”
Citation Mar 25, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
There was splintered wood on benches in the outdoor play space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 24, 2026): “The head of maintenance removed the splintered bench, sanded it down, and repainted it. He reinstalled the repaired bench at the playground.”
Citation Mar 25, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(c)
There was less than 9 inches of mulch under the embedded play equipment in the outdoor play space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 24, 2026): “Maintenance staff redistributed mulch under the embedded equipment to meet the Consumer Product Safety Commission's requirements.”
Citation Mar 25, 2026 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
There was no thermometer in the refrigerator.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 24, 2026): “The provider replaced the missing thermometer in the refrigerator.”
Citation Mar 25, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Name on bottle 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(3)
There were bee sting wipes in the first aid kit, not labeled with the name of a child for whom they are intended.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 24, 2026): “The teacher removed the antibiotic ointment from the kit and placed the bag in a high cabinet, out of reach of children. Permission slips were sent home for parent consent to use Bee Sting Pads. The pads were removed temporarily from the kit, and will be replaced with named pads specific to…”
Citation Mar 25, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Locked 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(4)
There was triple antibiotic ointment in a low unlocked drawer in the Pre-K room, accessible to children. There were bee sting wipes in the first aid kit in the Pre-K room that was in a low unlocked drawer in reach of children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 24, 2026): “The park director contacted our partnering agency and informed them of the required paperwork. The volunteers will not be returning for the remainder of this school year. A volunteer requirements form was created for future use.”
Citation Mar 25, 2026 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)
There were no health assessments/TB tests on file for Facility Persons #1 and #2, serving as volunteers at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2026): “The park director contacted our partnering agency and informed them of the required paperwork. The volunteers will not be returning for the remainder of this school year. A volunteer requirements form was created for future use.”
Citation Mar 25, 2026 Inspection Transportation
Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(b)
Safe routes for pick up and drop off were not communicated to the parents in writing.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2026): “A safe routes procedure was developed and communicated to families of children enrolled in care.”
Citation Mar 25, 2026 Inspection Transportation
Safe routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(c)
Safe routes for pick-up and drop-off were not posted in a conspicuous location.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 24, 2026): “A safe routes procedure was developed and communicated to families of children enrolled in care. It was posted in the hallway of the preschool building.”
Citation Mar 25, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Posted in group space 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(b)
Daily activity schedules were not posted in the Pre-K or FLF rooms.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 24, 2026): “The teaching staff posted their schedules in their classrooms.”
Citation Mar 25, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)
The agreements on file for children #1-#5 were not signed by the operator.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 27, 2026): “Agreements were signed by the director for children #1-5, and the originals were sent home to families. .”
Citation Mar 25, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
The agreements on file for children #1-#5 did not specify the services provided.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 27, 2026): “The provider updated their registration agreement to include services provided.”
Citation Mar 25, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
The agreements on file for children #1-#5 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 27, 2026): “The provider sent home parent agreements for children #1-5 and communicated the need to specify release persons with their addresses and telephone numbers.”
Citation Mar 25, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)
The agreements on file for children #1-#5 did not specify the admission dates.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 27, 2026): “The provider updated their registration agreement to include admission date. The provider added the admission dates to the current parents forms and sent them home for children #1-5 and all other children.”
Citation Mar 25, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent receives original 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(b)
The agreements on file for children #1-#5 were the originals.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2026): “The provider sent home the original signed agreements to the families of children in our program.”
Citation Mar 25, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
The emergency contact form on file for child #1 did not include the physician's address and phone number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 27, 2026): “The provider contacted child #1's parents to complete information on their physician's address and telephone number. The provider also reviewed all child files and sent home highlighted portions of the emergency contact forms that needed to be completed.”
Citation Mar 25, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
The emergency contact information on file for children #1, #3 and #4 did not include the health insurance information.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 27, 2026): “The provider contacted families of children #1, #3, and #4 and collected information on the health insurance and policy number. The provider reviewed all child files and sent home highlighted portions of the emergency contact forms that needed to be completed.”
Citation Mar 25, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
The emergency contact form on file for children #3 and #4 did not include the release persons' addresses.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 27, 2026): “The provider contacted the families of children #3 and #4 and collected information on the child's release persons' address and phone number. reviewed all child files and sent home highlighted portions of the emergency contact forms that needed to be completed.”
Citation Mar 25, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
The emergency contact form for one of the children receiving care in the Pre-K room was not present in the classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2026): “The provider added the emergency contact into the binder immediately.”
Citation Mar 25, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
The medical emergency transportation plan was not posted at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 24, 2026): “A medical emergency transportation plan was created and posted in each classroom.”
Citation Mar 25, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)
There was no signed parental consent for emergency medical care on file for child #1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 27, 2026): “The provider contacted the parent of child #1 and obtained the signed consent for treatment. The provider also reviewed all child files and sent home highlighted portions of the emergency contact forms that needed to be completed.”
Citation Mar 25, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
There was no signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff on file for children #1 and #5.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 27, 2026): “The provider contacted the parent of children #1 and #5 and obtained signed consent for first-aid treatment. The provider also reviewed all child files and sent home highlighted portions of the emergency contact forms that needed to be completed.”
Citation Mar 25, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Individual Records 55 Pa. Code §3270.191
There were no files for Facility Persons #1 and #2, who serve as volunteers at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2026): “The park director contacted our partnering agency and informed them of the required paperwork. The volunteers will not be returning for the remainder of this school year.”
Citation Mar 25, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name, address, and phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(1)
The address and phone number were not on file for Facility Persons #1 and #2 who serve as volunteers at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2026): “The park director contacted our partnering agency and informed them of the required paperwork. The volunteers will not be returning for the remainder of this school year.”
Citation Mar 25, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
There were no written nonfamily references on file for Facility Persons #1 and #2 who serve as volunteers at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2026): “The park director contacted our partnering agency and informed them of the required paperwork. The volunteers will not be returning for the remainder of this school year.”
Citation Mar 25, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
Information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office were not posted or provided to parents.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 24, 2026): “The provider printed the document with directions on contacting the Western Regional Office of Child Development and EL Bureau of Certification in the hallway outside preschool classrooms. The document contains a QR code for easy access.”

“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
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $21.00 $21.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $46.00 $21.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $46.00 $21.00

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 57 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Apr 27, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since May 22, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Slippery Rock Area Parks and Recreation
Hours Monday–Friday 7:30 AM–5:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (724) 794-8180
State certificate # CER-00255765
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Common questions

Has Slippery Rock Area Parks and Recreation had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 1 violation 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 Mar 25, 2026 (background checks): “There were no clearances or signed disclosure statements on file for Facility Persons #1 and #2, who serve as volunteers at the facility.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Slippery Rock Area Parks and Recreation?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Slippery Rock Area Parks and Recreation since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Slippery Rock Area Parks and Recreation’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective May 22, 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.

When was Slippery Rock Area Parks and Recreation last inspected?

Mar 25, 2026 (initial review). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Slippery Rock Area Parks and Recreation cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $21.00 for preschool, $46.00 for young school-age, $46.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Slippery Rock Area Parks and Recreation?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Slippery Rock Area Parks and Recreation.

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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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