Small World Day Care LLC · 715 State Route 56, Apollo
Small World Day Care LLC is a certified child care center in Apollo, PA, with capacity for 46 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 22 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 4 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #4 of 14 centers in Armstrong County and has more citations per inspection than 50% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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The file for child #1 who is a preschool child 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 1/23/25 and 2/19/26.
The file for child #2 who is a preschool child lacked a child health report that was completed in the last 12 months. The child health report in the file is dated 7/29/25.
The file for staff person #1 lacked a health assessment that was completed 24 months from the previous health assessment. The health assessments in the file are dated 4/26/24 and 7/14/26.
The Fire Drill and Fire Detection Log was reviewed for the 30-day smoke detector check. There were 31 days between the smoke detector checks on 12/5/25 and 1/5/26.
The file for staff person #3 who was hired on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked an NSOR verification certificate that was completed 60 months from the previous NSOR verification certificate. The NSOR verification certificates in the file are dated 11/6/19 and 5/29/25.
The files for staff persons #1, #2, and #3 lacked firesafety training that was completed 12 months from the previous firesafety training. The firesafety training in the file for staff person #1 is dated 2/23/24 and 6/21/25. The firesafety training in the file for staff person #2 is dated 2/23/24 and 5/21/25. The firesafety training in the file for staff person #3 is dated 3/11/24 and 5/21/25.
The file for staff person #3 lacked mandated reporter training that was completed 60 months from the previous mandated reporter training. The mandated reporter training in the file is dated 1/31/20 and 5/21/25.
In the preschool classroom two wooden blocks were observed that had rough edges and sharp corners.
There was a cracked plastic bin and a cracked CD case in the Preschool/ School age room.
The file for child # 1 a preschooler lacked a current health report. The prior report is dated 6/11/22.
The file for staff # 1 contained a current health assessment dated 9/15/23. It was not obtained within 24 months of the previous assessment dated 8/23/21.
The files for staff # 1 contained a current fire safety training certificate dated 2/13/23. The training was obtained greater than one year past the prior training, obtained 10/13/21.
The files for staff # 1 contained a current Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR certificate that was taken after 90 days 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 # 1 is date 5/14/22.
There were a few fence wires that were pulled out exposing sharp points on the back and on the right side of the fence. There were 2 holes on the fence.
The metal part and post behind the toilet in the infant /toddler bathroom was rusted.
There were 2 magnets blocks with broken rough edges. There was a puppet doll with a hole on the head exposing foam.
The file for child # 3 a preschooler contain a current health report that was not updated within 12 months dated 8/12/22. The previous report was dated 7/12/21.
The files for Child # 3 lacks documentation of a current influenza immunization as recommended by the ACIP
The fire detection system tests were greater than 30 days apart from 1/13/22 to 6/13/22.
The file for staff # 1 has a current pediatric first-aid and pediatric CPR certification dated 6/19/21-6/19/23.The certification was not renewed prior to the expiration of the previous certification dated 9/8/18-9/8/20.
The files for child # 1 and 2 lacked the operator's signature on the agreement form.
The file for staff #1, lacked 8 out of 12 required hours of annual child care training, from 12/19/20 to 12/19/21.
“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) | $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 | $26.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $45.00 | $26.00 |
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 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 Sep 24, 2025 (background checks): “The file for staff person #3 who was hired on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked an NSOR verification certificate that was completed 60 months from the previous NSOR verification certificate. The NSOR verification certificates…” 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 Dec 17, 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 Armstrong County?
It is #4 of 14 centers in Armstrong County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 50% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Small World Day Care LLC last inspected?
Sep 2, 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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