Valley Child Care & Learning Center LLC
703 S Elmer Ave, Sayre, PA 18840 · Bradford County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months
Keystone STAR 1
Valley Child Care & Learning Center LLC is a certified child care center in Sayre, PA, with capacity for 95 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 27 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (8 of 27). 7 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #5 of 5 centers in Sayre and has more citations per inspection than 56% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
More citations than 56% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#5 of 5 centers in Sayre
3
Core-safety citations
24
Other citations
5
Inspections
0
Complaint investigations that found violations
27 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 7 in the last 12 months · last inspected Dec 3, 2025
Every state visit
Violation found
No violation
Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits
What inspectors cited most
Records & paperwork
8
Training & qualifications
6
Building & playground safety
4
Background checks
3
Health & medication
3
Emergency preparedness
2
Food & feeding
1
Citations, newest first
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/3/25. Staff person #10 had an NSOR clearance dated 6/25/25, it was received after first day caring for children. Staff person(s) #3, 4, 6 & 9 reported that they reside in New York and do not have New York child abuse clearances on file. All other PA clearances are on file. Staff person #9 reported that in they have resided in Tennessee in the last 5 years and do not have the Tennessee child abuse clearance on file. Facility person #11 does not have a PSP clearance, FBI clearance, NSOR clearance or Child Abuse clearance on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 4, 2026): “1. 12/3/25: Staff #3, 4, 6, and #9 are suspended until all out-of-state clearances are received. The operator will comply with all CPSL & Chapter 3490 regulations. IMPLEMENTED: 12/23/25 2. 3/4/26: The Director has enrolled and will attend the Existing Provider Orientation on 3/3/26 in Scranton, PA.…”
Citation
Dec 3, 2025
Inspection
Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/3/25. Staff person #6 did not update their health assessment every 24 months as required by regulation. Staff #6's current health assessment is dated 12/27/24 and previous is dated 8/8/22. Facility person #11, who has contact with children and handles food, does not have a health assessment and tb screening on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 16, 2025): “A spreadsheet was created to track all staff health assessment is renewed on or before expiration. Staff #11 will obtain a health assessment and TB screening.”
Citation
Dec 3, 2025
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/3/25. Staff person #7 did not complete Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 8/14/25. Documentation of the updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file is dated 8/20/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 19, 2025): “A spreadsheet was created to track all staff Pediatric first aid and CPR training to ensure the training is renewed on or before expiration.”
Citation
Dec 3, 2025
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/3/25. Staff person(s) #1, 2, & 6 did not complete fire safety training annually. This is evidenced by the previous fire safety trainings on file dated: Staff #1: 6/26/24-7/16/25; Staff #2: 6/28/24-7/15/25; Staff #6: 8/14/24-9/4/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 19, 2025): “A spreadsheet was created to track all staff Fire Safety training to ensure the training is renewed on or before expiration.”
Citation
Dec 3, 2025
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/3/25. Staff person #5 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Pediatric First Aid and CPR and Health and Safety Training. This is evidenced by the Pediatric First Aid and CPR card on file dated 11/12/24 and the Health & Safety on file is dated 12/11/24. Staff person #8 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Pediatric First Aid and CPR. This is evidenced by the Pediatric First Aid and CPR card on file dated 11/24/25. (See LIS sheet for DOH).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 10, 2025): “All staff will complete the required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire listed in subsection (f) 1-10.”
Citation
Dec 3, 2025
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Individual Records 55 Pa. Code §3270.191
A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/3/25. Facility person #11 does not have a facility file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 19, 2025): “A file was created for the facility person.”
Citation
Dec 3, 2025
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/3/25. Staff person #9's file does not contain proof of education.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 10, 2025): “A copy of staff's education has been obtained and placed in their file”
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/22/25. Staff files were reviewed. Staff had current clearances and mandated reporter trainings on file however several staff did not have previous clearances and mandated reporter trainings filed. Director acknowledged that old clearances and mandated reporter trainings were not kept in staff files and discarded.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 30, 2025): “All previous clearances and trainings will be kept on file.”
Citation
Jan 22, 2025
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/22/25. The facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations in the event of an emergency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 30, 2025): “A continuity of operations plan has been added to the facility's emergency plan.”
Citation
Jan 22, 2025
Inspection
Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/22/25. Staff person #1 did not receive a health assessment and tb screening at initial hire. Staff person #1 completed their health assessment and TB on 8/31/22. Staff person #3 did not update their health assessment within 24 months. Staff person #3's initial health assessment was completed on 10/21/21 and current health assessment is dated 1/3/24. (See code sheet for DOH).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 30, 2025): “All new staff will receive a health assessment and TB screening at initial hire. Updated health assessments will occur within 24 months per state requirement.”
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Citation
Jan 22, 2025
Inspection
Health & medication
Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/22/25. Staff person #4 has a health visit summary on file and it does not indicate if staff person has communicable diseases and may work in childcare setting.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 3, 2025): “Staff #4 will have a completed health assessment completed to include an examination for communicable diseases and being suited to work in a childcare setting.”
Citation
Jan 22, 2025
Inspection
Food & feeding
Bottles labeled 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(4)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/22/25. In the infant classroom several infant bottles were not labeled with the child's names.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 12, 2025): “Provider informed all staff and parents that all children's bottles need to be labeled with the child's name.”
Citation
Jan 22, 2025
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/22/25. The facility's emergency plan did not provide information for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 30, 2025): “Provider will add the accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions to the emergency plan.”
Citation
Jan 22, 2025
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/22/25. Staff person #5 has completed the health and safety· Get Started with Center-Based Care: Building Blocks for Quality on 11/23/19 but did not complete the required health and safety update course titled Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 (1 hour) training by 12/30/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 30, 2025): “Staff person #5 completed the 2 part Health & Safety courses--Center/Group Child Care.”
Citation
Jan 22, 2025
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/22/25. Staff person #1 did not complete mandated reporter training within 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter trainings on file dated 11/17/19 and 12/18/24. This training was not updated every 60 months as required by the CPSL.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 30, 2025): “Staff #1 will complete the mandated reporter training within the 60 month time period.”
Citation
Jan 22, 2025
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Review policies and procedures 55 Pa. Code §3270.121(a)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/22/25. The parent handbook did not contain a supervision policy.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 30, 2025): “A supervision policy was added to the parent handbook.”
Citation
Jan 22, 2025
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/22/25. Child(ren) #1 & #2 did not have a child service report completed every 6 months. Child #1's child service report was dated 5/30/24 and child #2's is dated 3/14/24. (See code sheet for DOA's).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 30, 2025): “Provider had child #1 and child #2's teachers complete updated Child Service Reports.”
Citation
Jan 22, 2025
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(7)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/22/25. The director acknowledged that there are no accident or injury reports kept in a facility file. The director reported that the reports are given to the parent and a copy is placed in the child's file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 12, 2025): “Provider informed all staff to send a copy of the accident/injury/illness report to the Director for the mastery facility file.”
Citation
Jan 22, 2025
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/22/25. Staff person #2 had one non-family reference on file. The second reference was a family reference on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 12, 2025): “A new letter of non-family reference was obtained for Staff #2.”
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
File for Staff # 1 was not in compliance with CPSL regulations. File contained a PA State Police Clearance that states, "needs review".
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 22, 2024): “Staff # 1 will not work in childcare until a full clearance is obtained.”
Citation
Jan 22, 2024
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
Staff purses were observed in a cabinet that does not lock, accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 22, 2024): “Purses were moved to a cabinet with a lock.”
Citation
Jan 27, 2023
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Emergency Numbers Posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.74
Emergency phone numbers were not posted in the 3-year-old room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 27, 2023): “Emergency phone numbers were posted in the 3-year-old room.”
Citation
Jan 27, 2023
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Staff person # 1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric first aid/CPR. Staff # 1 was not observed unsupervised with children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 28, 2023): “Staff # 1 will not be left unsupervised with children until pediatric first aid/CPR is completed.”
Citation
Jan 27, 2023
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
Emergency Contact Forms for Children # 1 and # 3 did not contain address and phone number for child's physician.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 3, 2023): “Parents will update the Emergency Contact Form with address and phone number of child's doctor.”
Citation
Jan 27, 2023
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
Emergency Contact Form for Children # 2 and # 3 did not contain address of release persons.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 3, 2023): “Parents will update the Emergency contact Form with address of release persons.”
Citation
Mar 22, 2022
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
Electrical outlet in the 3 year old room was missing a protective cover.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 22, 2022): “Provider placed a protective cover in the electrical outlet in the 3 year old room.”
Citation
Mar 22, 2022
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
First-aid kit in the 1 year old room was missing tape.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 22, 2022): “Provider added tape to the first-aid kit in the 1 year old room.”
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $44.00 | $44.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $44.00 | $44.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $44.00 | $44.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $44.00 | $44.00 |
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
95 children
Certificate status
Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through
Jan 16, 2027
Operator
Valley Child Care & Learning Center LLC
Hours
Monday–Friday 5:45 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone
(570) 888-4134
State certificate #
CER-00252741
Common questions
Has Valley Child Care & Learning Center 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 Dec 3, 2025 (background checks): “A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/3/25. Staff person #10 had an NSOR clearance dated 6/25/25, it was received after first day caring for children. Staff person(s) #3, 4, 6 & 9 reported that they reside in New…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Valley Child Care & Learning Center LLC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Valley Child Care & Learning Center LLC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Valley Child Care & Learning Center LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Apr 7, 2023. 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 Valley Child Care & Learning Center LLC compare with other daycares in Sayre?
It is #5 of 5 centers in Sayre by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 56% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Valley Child Care & Learning Center LLC last inspected?
Dec 3, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Valley Child Care & Learning Center LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $44.00 for infant, $44.00 for young toddler, $44.00 for older toddler, $44.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Valley Child Care & Learning Center LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Valley Child Care & Learning Center 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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