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Tiny Tot Child Development Center

351 Rhode Island Ave, Rochester, PA 15074 · Beaver County
Provisional Certificate of Compliance for Downgrade, September 2026 (COMPASS status: Pending Appeal) Provisional certificate 6 core-safety citations in last 12 months 1 complaint investigation found violations Keystone STAR 4

Tiny Tot Child Development Center is a certified child care center in Rochester, PA, with capacity for 169 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 8 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 24 violations, 8 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (5 of 24). 7 citations came in the last 12 months, including 6 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #4 of 39 centers in Beaver County and has fewer citations per inspection than 57% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 57% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#4 of 39 centers in Beaver County
8 Core-safety citations
16 Other citations
8 Inspections
1 Complaint investigations that found violations
24 citations from 13 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 7 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 28, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) May 28, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation found May 28, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jan 20, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation found Jul 2, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jul 2, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Apr 25, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Apr 1, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation found Feb 28, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citation Aug 5, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation found Jul 1, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Mar 14, 2024 · Inspection · no citation Oct 2, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Jul 12, 2023 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety 5
Supervision 4
Health & medication 4
Records & paperwork 4
Staff ratios 2
Training & qualifications 1
Background checks 1
Food & feeding 1
Caregiver conduct 1
Emergency preparedness 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety May 28, 2026 Self-reported violation Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
The facility self-reported that on 5-19-26, Staff #1 left a group of children in the gym area to be supervised by Facility person #2 who is not qualified as a staff person. Child #1 was then left in the gym area unsupervised as Facility person #2 returned the group to their classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Jul 30, 2026): “Tier 1-Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises will be supervised by a staff person at all times.-Correction Date: May 19, 2026. Tier 2- The legal entity will ensure the director, and a representative from the executive leadership team, participate in…”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Core safety May 28, 2026 Self-reported violation Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
The facility self-reported that on 5-19-26, Staff #1 left a group of children in the gym area to be supervised by Facility person #2 who is not qualified as a staff person. Child #1 was then left in the gym area unsupervised as Facility person #2 returned the group to their classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Jul 28, 2026): “Each staff person will be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person will know the names and whereabouts of the children in their assigned group. The staff person will be physically present with the children in their group on the facility premises and on…”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Core safety May 28, 2026 Inspection Staff ratios
Mixed Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.52
The facility self-reported that on 5-19-26, Staff #3 was left alone to supervise a mixed age group of 9 young toddlers and preschoolers.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Jul 28, 2026): “When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff to child ratio and maximum group size.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation May 28, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)
Staff person #2, who was supervising children alone, does not have 2 years of verified experience with children to qualify as an assistant group supervisor.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Jul 28, 2026): “All assistant group supervisors will have a minimum of a high school diploma or a GED equivalent and two years of verified experience with children. Facility persons will sign an acknowledgement indicating understanding that they are not to be working with children; aides will sign an…”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Core safety Jan 20, 2026 Self-reported violation Staff ratios
Similar Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.51
The facility self-reported that child #1 (see LIS code sheet) left the class as they waited outside the bathroom on a hallway bench. Staff #1 was responsible for the supervision of the child at this time. The child left the building and was found outside by staff #2 and was unsupervised for 3-4 minutes. During the time Staff #2 went to look for the child, staff #1 was out of ratio with 11 preschoolers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 17, 2026): “The benches outside of the bathroom have been relocated inside the bathroom. All classrooms altered their daily routine to go straight to the classroom upon arrival rather than stopping at the bathroom first. An alarm has been installed on the door to the outside. The alarm will sound when the door…”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Core safety Jan 20, 2026 Self-reported violation Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
The facility self-reported that child #1 (see LIS code sheet), left the class as they waited outside the bathroom on a hallway bench. Staff #1 was responsible for the supervision of the child at this time. The child left the building and was found outside by staff #2 and was unsupervised for 3-4 minutes.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Jul 28, 2026): “1. All children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises will be supervised by a staff person at all times. Correction date: 1/20/2026 2. All staff will attend the mandated in-person training on supervision conducted by the ELRC. Certificates of completion will be…”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Core safety Jan 20, 2026 Self-reported violation Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
The facility self-reported that child #1 (see LIS code sheet) left the class as they waited outside the bathroom on a hallway bench. Staff #1 was responsible for the supervision of the child at this time. The child left the building and was found outside by staff #2 and was unsupervised for 3-4 minutes.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 17, 2026): “Staff members will report directly to the classroom upon arrival with the children. Children will be assigned to each staff member present. Supervision cards containing the name of the child, a picture of the child, the date of birth, and any special needs will be distributed to staff members in…”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Core safety Jul 2, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
The NSOR clearance for staff person #1 is dated 6/26/25, which is after the staff person's date of hire (see LIS code sheet).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 1, 2025): “The staff member has received her NSOR clearance. Moving forward all new hires will be required to provide proof of applying for clearances prior to or on their first day in the building.”
Citation Jul 2, 2025 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
The refrigerator in the Redwood Room lacked a thermometer.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 14, 2025): “A thermometer was placed in the refrigerator during the inspection. All refrigerators will have a thermometer in them assuring that the temperature is maintained at 45 degrees or below.”
Citation Jul 2, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
The current health assessment for child #4, a preschool child, is dated 6/5/24, which is more than 12 months ago.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 14, 2025): “The child's health assessment was received on is on file.”
Citation Jul 2, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
ACIP recommended immunization record 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)
The written verification of immunization for child #3 is dated 6/11/25, which is more than 60 days after the date of enrollment (see LIS code sheet).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 14, 2025): “The immunization records have been received.”
Citation Jul 2, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Health information 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)
The initial health assessment for child #3 is dated 6/11/25, which is more than 60 days after the date of enrollment (see LIS code sheet).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 14, 2025): “A current health assessment has been placed in the child's file.”
Citation Jul 2, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)
The emergency contact information for child #1 and child #2 was not updated in writing once in a 6-month period. The signature dates for child #1's emergency contact update were 10/30/24 and 5/20/25. The signature dates for child #2's emergency contact update were 5/29/24 and 1/10/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 14, 2025): “In the future all emergency contact forms will be updated and signed off on by the parent or legal guardian every 6 months or when a change has been requested by the family.”
Citation Apr 25, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Contact parent/keep record 55 Pa. Code §3270.132(a)
Based on conversations with staff and review of documents, the following was confirmed: On April 16, 2025, between 9:30 and 10:00 AM, Child #1 was in the care of Staff Person #1 and #2. During this time, Child #1 was pushed by another child, which resulted in an injury above the child's eye. Staff Person #2 put a Band-Aid and a cold pack on the wound. The injury was a gash, which resulted in the child needing emergency care and required three stitches. The injury was not reported to the parent until 4:00 PM when Staff Person #3, who was now supervising the child, removed the Band-Aid and determined that the injury was more significant than recorded in the incident report and required emergency medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 21, 2025): “Due to the seriousness of the situation I called both Angela and Michell to let them know they would be removed from the schedule immediately while the incident was being investigated. After discussion with the CEO of HAP Enterprises, Inc. and our other program director we felt that the lack of…”
Citation Apr 1, 2025 Incident investigation Building & playground safety
Clean, good repair, proper size 55 Pa. Code §3270.104(a)
A two-year old child (child #1), and another two-year old were pulling on a piece of furniture that sits low to the ground. The piece of furniture fell over, hitting child #1 in the lip. His lip immediately began bleeding.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 15, 2025): “The piece of furniture involved in the incident was removed from the classroom the day the incident occurred.”
Core safety Aug 5, 2024 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct
No physical punishment 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(b)
Based on conversations with staff, it was determined that Staff Person #1 swatted Child #1 in the mouth after the child stuck his tongue out at her.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 20, 2024): “Staff person #1 was dismissed from Tiny Tots as soon as management learned of the violation. Gates were installed on all classrooms doorways to allow doors to remain open while children are in care. The assistant teacher and behavior specialist were mandated to take the mandated reporter training.…”
Citation Jul 1, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
The file for Facility Person #1 did not include documentation of emergency plan training at the time of initial employment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 22, 2024): “In the future all new facility persons will receive emergency plan training when they complete their new hire paperwork.”
Citation Jul 1, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Toxic use- no contamination 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(c)
In the Willow, Pin Oak, Redwood, and Dogwood rooms bleach spray and sanitizing solution were stored on top of the refrigerator. They were not in a bin or other protective container, potentially contaminating food and/or food preparation areas and constituting a hazard to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 22, 2024): “In the future all cleaning materials and toxic materials will be stored in bins to avoid contamination of play surfaces or food preparation areas and to avoid possible hazard to children.”
Citation Jul 1, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Small Toys and Objects 55 Pa. Code §3270.103
In the Pin Oak room (OT), child locks on drawers in the counter did not function properly, making the drawers accessible to children. Plastic bags were stored in the left-side drawer and batteries were stored in the right-side drawer.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 22, 2024): “In the future all child locks will be monitored for functionality and corrected if not functioning properly. All materials with a diameter of less than one inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than one inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects will be placed securely out…”
Citation Jul 1, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
The emergency contact information and financial agreement for Child #1 were not signed once in a 6-month period. The dates they were signed were 11/1/23 and 6/27/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 22, 2024): “In the future the staff responsible for maintaining child files will track six month updates and have parents/guardians review and sign within the six month window.”
Citation Jul 1, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
The file for Facility Person #1 did not include two written, non-family references from individual attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 22, 2024): “In the future all newly hired facility persons will be required to submit two written references from non-family members when they complete new hire paperwork.”
Citation Oct 2, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)
The child file for Child #1 was observed to contain an updated financial agreement form that lacked the child's admssion date.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 2, 2023): “Admission date was added to the current financial agreement form.”
Citation Jul 12, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Above ground window opening restricted to 6" 55 Pa. Code §3270.72(d)
Two windows in both the Pin Oak Room and Willow Room, as well as three windows in the Boxwood Room, all of which are above the ground floor and open directly to the outdoors, were observed to lack a modification to limit the opening to 6 inches or fewer.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 12, 2023): “We put a chain on the windows to restrict them from opening more than 6 inches.”
Citation Jul 12, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
In the Pin Oak Room a toddlers storage shelving unit with an acrylic mirror on the back was observed to have a broken piece of acrylic towards the bottom of the unit causing it not to be in good repair.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 12, 2023): “The child's toy shelf was repaired.”

“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

Violation found May 28, 2026 Self-reported violation
2 violations cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found Jan 20, 2026 Self-reported violation
3 violations cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found Apr 1, 2025 Incident investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found Aug 5, 2024 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.

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.

Enforcement actions

Provisional Certificate of Compliance for Downgrade Sep 9, 2026
COMPASS status: Pending Appeal

Negative sanctions Pennsylvania lists for this center, such as a downgrade to a provisional certificate, refusing to renew or revoking its certificate of compliance, with the status COMPASS shows. “Operation permitted” means the center may keep operating while it appeals; “operation not permitted” means it may not.

About this center

Capacity 169 children
Certificate status Provisional (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Jan 30, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Nov 25, 2025 · what STARS means
Programs PA Pre-K Counts
Operator Hap Enterprises INC
Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (724) 774-4140
State certificate # CER-00260800
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Common questions

Has Tiny Tot Child Development Center had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 8 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 May 28, 2026 (supervision): “The facility self-reported that on 5-19-26, Staff #1 left a group of children in the gym area to be supervised by Facility person #2 who is not qualified as a staff person. Child #1 was then left in the gym area…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Tiny Tot Child Development Center?

Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Tiny Tot Child Development Center’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Nov 25, 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 Tiny Tot Child Development Center compare with other daycares in Beaver County?

It is #4 of 39 centers in Beaver County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 57% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Tiny Tot Child Development Center last inspected?

May 28, 2026 (unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs Tiny Tot Child Development Center?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Hap Enterprises INC.

Certified centers nearby

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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