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Wee Wisdom Preschool & Child Development Center

2140 Highland Road Ext, Hermitage, PA 16148 · Mercer County
2 core-safety citations in last 12 months Keystone STAR 1

Wee Wisdom Preschool & Child Development Center is a certified child care center in Hermitage, PA, with capacity for 108 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it twice. The state cited 21 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (9 of 21). 15 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #6 of 7 centers in Hermitage and has more citations per inspection than 95% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 95% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. Among the most cited
#6 of 7 centers in Hermitage
2 Core-safety citations
19 Other citations
2 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
21 citations from 3 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 15 in the last 12 months · last inspected Dec 4, 2025

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Aug 31, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation found Dec 4, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Sep 15, 2025 · 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 9
Health & medication 7
Background checks 2
Records & paperwork 2
Transportation 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Aug 31, 2026 Other state visit Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
In the girls' bathroom at the end of the hallway, the janitor's closet was unlocked and contained multiple toxics on a cart including a bottle of Spic & Span, and there was a can of Glade Air Freshener in an unlocked cabinet under the sink. The toxics were labeled "Keep out of reach of children" and were accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 3, 2026): “A new lock and key will be installed on the janitor's door, and the door will remain locked. The air freshener was thrown away.”
Core safety Dec 4, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file for staff person #1 had an invalid state police clearance that lacked the disseminated date and requires a current state police clearance updated within the last 60 months. The file for staff person #4 had a state police clearance with a record and lacked the corresponding record history sheet as required and had an FBI clearance with a charge that lacked the required disposition. The file for staff person #3 lacked a signed disclosure statement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 4, 2026): “Staff person #1 renewed their state police clearance while DHS was on premise and printed out a new copy with the disseminated date on it. Staff person #4 obtained the required information for both clearances on the day of the inspection. Staff person #3 how has a signed disclosure statement.”
Core safety Dec 4, 2025 Inspection Background checks
CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(4)
The file for staff person #2 lacked documentation of a previously reviewed FBI clearance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 12, 2026): “Staff person #2 has been notified of their previous missing FBI Clearance to keep on file.”
Citation Dec 4, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
In room #2 in an unlocked closet, there were a Swiffer Power Mop with the cleaning liquid and two refill containers that were labeled "Keep out of reach of children" and were accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 4, 2026): “Door security slide latch locks have been purchased and will be installed prior to our children returning from Christmas break or the toxics will be placed in a location that is inaccessible to children.”
Citation Dec 4, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Heat Source 55 Pa. Code §3270.71
In the girls' bathroom, the surface of the radiator that is accessible to children measured at a temperature of 114° F. In the boys' bathroom, the surface of the radiator that is accessible to children measured at a temperature of 118° F.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 18, 2026): “Radiator covers have been purchased and will be installed upon their arrival to prevent children from touching the hot surface of the radiator.”
Citation Dec 4, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
No bed linens alone 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(b)
In room #3 during rest time, there was one child that was on a blanket and lacked rest equipment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 4, 2026): “Child in room #3 has since received their own rest mat, meaning all of our children now have the proper rest time requirements.”
Citation Dec 4, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
2 feet apart 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(f)
In room #4 during rest time, there were multiple children on rest equipment that lacked 2 feet of space on three sides.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 4, 2026): “We have instructed teachers to make sure mats have 2 feet of space on three sides during rest time.”
Citation Dec 4, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Child's health history/Child's allergies 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(1)/3270.131(d)(2)
The file for child #1 had a health assessment that lacked a review of the child's health history and a list of the child's allergies.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 26, 2026): “The parent of child #1 has been notified that their child's health report was not filled out in its entirety by their physician, and an updated health assessment has been requested.”
Citation Dec 4, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Current medication and reason/Acute or chronic health problem 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(3)/3270.131(d)(4)
The file for child #1 had a health assessment that lacked a list of the child's current medication and the reason for the medication and an assessment of an acute or chronic health problem or special need and recommendations for treatment or services, including information regarding abnormal results of screening tests for vision, hearing or lead poisoning.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 26, 2026): “The parent of child #1 has been notified that their child's health report was not filled out in its entirety by their physician, and an updated health assessment has been requested.”
Citation Dec 4, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Free from contagious/communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(7)
The file for child #1 had a health assessment that lacked a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 26, 2026): “The parent of child #1 has been notified that their child's health report was not filled out in its entirety by their physician, and an updated health assessment has been requested.”
Citation Dec 4, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Age appropriate screenings complete 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(8)
The file for child #1 had a health assessment that lacked a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 26, 2026): “The parent of child #1 has been notified that their child's health report was not filled out in its entirety by their physician, and an updated health assessment has been requested.”
Citation Dec 4, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Dismissal policy 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(3)
The file for child #6, enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, lacked documentation of the 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Hepatitis B & Polio vaccinations, 4th DTAP vaccination, 3rd HIB vaccination, and 1st Pneumococcal, MMR, Varicella, & Hepatitis A vaccinations being administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP and lacked exemption documentation. The file for child #9, enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, lacked documentation of the 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Hepatitis B vaccinations and the 1st Hepatitis A vaccination being administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP and lacked exemption documentation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 12, 2026): “The parents of child #6 and #9 have provided an exemption letter for their lack of vaccines. The children did not return to the facility until the exemption letters were received.”
Citation Dec 4, 2025 Inspection Transportation
Safe routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(c)
Written notification of safe routes was not posted at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 12, 2026): “Safe routes were posted inside the entryway doors while DHS was here.”
Citation Dec 4, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
The files for child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, and #10 had an agreement that had a change in the information and lacked a review and update by the parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 12, 2026): “All student files have been pulled to be updated by parents when returning from Christmas break.”
Citation Dec 4, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
The parent of each enrolled child was not provided with information on how to access the DHS child care regulations electronically.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 12, 2026): “While DHS was here we updated and posted the information on how parents can access the DHS child care regulations electronically.”
Citation Sep 15, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
In the hallway, the closet across from room #5 was unlocked and had multiple toxics including Spic & Span that were labeled "Keep out of reach of children" and were accessible to children. In room #2 in the cabinet under the sink, there were Member's Mark Disinfectant Wipes and Sherman Williams Pro Block Overhead Spray that were labeled "Keep out of reach of children" and were accessible to children. In room #4, the door to the storage closet was unlocked and contained multiple toxics including containers of Swiffer Cleaner and Lysol and Clorox Disinfectant Wipes that were labeled "Keep out of reach of children" and were accessible to children. In the girls' bathroom on a shelf, there were Footsy Daisy and Poopsy Daisy Sprays that were labeled "Keep out of reach of children" and were accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 17, 2025): “Child safety door knobs have been purchased and placed on the door knobs of the closets. All toxics have been locked or moved and made inaccessible to children.”
Citation Sep 15, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.72(c)
In room #2, #3, and #5, there were two windows in each room that had screens with tears/holes. In room #6, there were four windows that had screens with tears/holes.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 17, 2025): “All screens containing holes have been patched.”
Citation Sep 15, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
On the outdoor play space, there was a window to the left of the door in the back of the building that had a panel with a hole that had sharp edges that were accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 17, 2025): “Window outside has been covered to ensure that children do not get injured.”
Citation Sep 15, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
In room #4, the far wall had one area with damaged plaster. In room #5, there was one area with peeling paint near the baseboard by the door.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 17, 2025): “Room #4 and #5 the damaged plaster and peeling paint have been covered.”
Citation Sep 15, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
A handwashing sign was not posted at the sink in room #2. A handwashing sign was not posted at the sink in room #3. A handwashing sign was not posted at the toilets in the three stalls and the two sinks in the girls' bathroom. A handwashing sign was not posted at the toilets in the two stalls, the three urinals, and the two sinks in the boys' bathroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 17, 2025): “Handwashing signs have been posted above each sink, toilet, and urinal.”
Citation Sep 15, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
The facility lacked proof of purchase for the interconnected fire detection system.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 17, 2025): “Fire safety requirements attestation statement was filled out and signed by owner during inspection.”

“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.

About this center

Capacity 108 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Feb 26, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Mar 9, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Wee Wisdom Preschool & Child Development Center
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00260770
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Common questions

Has Wee Wisdom Preschool & Child Development Center had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 2 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 4, 2025 (background checks): “The file for staff person #1 had an invalid state police clearance that lacked the disseminated date and requires a current state police clearance updated within the last 60 months. The file for staff person #4 had a…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Wee Wisdom Preschool & Child Development Center?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Wee Wisdom Preschool & Child Development Center since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Wee Wisdom Preschool & Child Development Center’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Mar 9, 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.

How does Wee Wisdom Preschool & Child Development Center compare with other daycares in Hermitage?

It is #6 of 7 centers in Hermitage by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 95% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Wee Wisdom Preschool & Child Development Center last inspected?

Dec 4, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs Wee Wisdom Preschool & Child Development Center?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Wee Wisdom Preschool & Child Development Center.

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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