Small World Day Care LLC · 4384 State Route 66, Apollo
Small World Day Care LLC is a certified child care center in Apollo, PA, with capacity for 91 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 29 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (10 of 29). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #30 of 85 centers in Westmoreland County and has more citations per inspection than 68% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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The Fire Drill and Fire Detection Log was reviewed for the 30-day smoke detector checks. There were 31 days between 1/5/26 and 2/5/26.
The file for staff person #1 who was hired on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked a complete state police clearance. The clearance did not have a disseminated date. The file for staff person #2 who was hired on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked a complete state police clearance. The clearance did not have a disseminated date.
In Room #2 downstairs a wooden toy sheep was observed to be chewed by a child causing it not to be in good repair.
The file for child #1 lacked a child health report that was completed 12 months from the previous child health report. The child health reports in the file are dated 4/12/24 and 5/9/25.
The Operator reported the incident to the Department on 3.4.24, regarding an emergency room visit on 3.1.24, which did not meet the reporting requirement of 24 hours.
The file for staff # 1 contained a current FBI clearance dated 5/18/23, that was not renewed within 60 months of the prior FBI clearance dated 5/7/18. The file for staff # 3 contained a current FBI clearance dated 3/16/21, that was not renewed within 60 months of the prior FBI clearance dated 11/23/15. The file for staff #3 contained a current Child Abuse clearance dated 3/12/21 that was not renewed within 60 months of the prior Child Abuse clearance dated 11/16/15. The file for staff # 3 contained a current State Police clearance dated 3/12/21, that was not renewed within 60 months of the prior State Police clearance dated 11/16/15.
There was a window with a damage screen on the right-side wall in the downstairs room#1.
There was chipped plaster on the column by the kitchen.
There were not sufficient number of toys and variety to preclude long waits for use in the preschool playground. There were 2 tricycles, 3 scooters and one ball. Approximately 9 children will play at one time.
There was a deflated ball in the toy bin at the playground.
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The file for child # 2 a young toddler contained a current health report dated 9/15/23 that was not updated within 6 months. The previous report was dated 2/22/23.
The file for child # 1 a preschooler contained a current health report dated 3/30/23. The file lacked documentation of the health report from 2022.
The operator was not maintaining a medication log for a prescription medication, Epi Pen for child #3.
The file for staff #1 contained a current health assessment dated 8/17/22. It was not obtained within 24 months of the previous assessment dated 6/23/20. The file for staff # 3 contained a current health assessment dated 6/21/23. It was not obtained within 24 months of the previous assessment dated 3/9/21.
According to the Fire Detection System Test Log, the tests were greater than 30 days apart from 2/15/23 to 3/24/23, 3/24/23 to 4/25/23, 5/18/23 to 6/23/23 and 7/20/23 to 8/25/23.
The files for staff # 3,4 and 6 lacked the one-hour updated health and safety training course, Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 by the deadline of 12/30/22.
The file for staff # 1 contained a current fire safety training certificate dated 5/17/23 the training pass one year. The Prior certificate was dated 4/29/22.
The file for staff # 5 contained a current water safety training dated 5/20/23. The training was not obtained prior to the expiration of the previous certificate dated 4/24/21.
The file for staff # 6 contained a current Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR certificate that was taken after 90 day of initial employment. Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. The certificates for staff # 6 is date 12/6/23.
The file for staff # 2 contained a current Health and Safety Updated training dated 8/3/23, that was not completed by 12/30/22.
The file for staff # 3 lacked 1 out of 12 required hours of annual childcare training, from 12/19/21 to 12/19/22.
The files for staff # 1 lacked the PA FBI clearance certificate.
The file for staff # 3 contained an emergency plan training that was not updated within a year. The previous training was dated 7/21/21 and the current training is dated 8/2/22.
There was a bottle of sanitizing cleaner on the kitchen counter food prepping area. There was bread by the bottle and a pot cooking hot dogs.
There was a clear cracked bin in the preschool room. There was a broken pink castle with rough edges around the castle door.
The files for Child #1, lack documentation of immunizations, as recommended by the ACIP. The children have attended the child care for more than 60 days.
The files for child # 2 lacks updated documentation of current immunization as recommended by the ACIP. The last immunization record was dated November 13 2020.
The fire detection system tests were greater than 30 days apart from 6/13/22 to 7/20/22.
The file for staff #2 contained a current fire safety training that was not updated within a year of the previous training. The current certificate was dated 10/13/21 and the previous certificate was dated 10/6/20.
“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.
Complaint investigations and reported incidents
Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $45.00 | $45.00 |
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 Small World Day Care LLC had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 3 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 Sep 10, 2025 (background checks): “The file for staff person #1 who was hired on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked a complete state police clearance. The clearance did not have a disseminated date. The file for staff person #2 who was hired on (See LIS Code…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Small World Day Care LLC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Small World Day Care LLC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Small World Day Care LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Oct 15, 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 Small World Day Care LLC compare with other daycares in Westmoreland County?
It is #30 of 85 centers in Westmoreland County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 68% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Small World Day Care LLC last inspected?
Sep 9, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Small World Day Care LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $55.00 for newborn, $55.00 for infant, $50.00 for young toddler, $49.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Small World Day Care LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Small World Day Care 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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