Wiggles N Giggles Academy LLC
Wiggles N Giggles Academy LLC is a certified child care center in Irwin, PA, with capacity for 36 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 47 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (15 of 47). 11 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #12 of 17 centers in Irwin and has more citations per inspection than 82% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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The FBI Clearances on file for Staff Person #2 exceeded 60 months between updated clearances dated 9.3.20 and 9.7.25.
Two packages of lens wipes, labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children, were observed in a low unlocked drawer in Classroom 4 (K Prep). The lens wipes could be accessible to children receiving care in the child care space.
The updates to the health reports on file for Child #2, a young toddler, exceeded 6 months between health reports dated 2.12.25 and 3.9.26.
The updates to the health assessments on file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 24 months between examinations on 2.2.24 and 3.11.26.
The current pediatric first aid and CPR training on file for Staff Person #3, dated 12.30.24, was not completed on or prior to the expiration of the prior training. The prior pediatric first aid and CPR training expired on 9.30.24.
The emergency contact form for Child #1 lacked the complete addresses for the release persons listed.
The file for Staff Person #1 lacked 1 of their 12 hours of child care training in their respective training year of March 2025 and March 2026.
Two pairs of adult scissors were observed in an unlocked drawer accessible to children receiving care in the Preschool Classroom.
A bottle of hand sanitizer, labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children, was observed on top of the microwave in the K Prep classroom. The hand sanitizer was accessible to children receiving care in the space.
One bottle of expired Infants Tylenol was observed in the locked medication drawer in the Infant Classroom.
The facility has exceeded 30 days since their last fire alarm testing. The most recent documentation of fire alarm testing occurred on 8.27.25.
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In the PreK classroom, one pair of adult scissors was observed on a desk being used by the children and one pair was removed from the unlocked desk drawer by the staff person in the classroom.
The updates to the health assessments on file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 24 months between examinations on 10.17.22 and 11.20.24.
The facility lacked verification that an annual emergency drill had been completed within the last 12 months. The most recent emergency drill on file was completed on 6.28.23.
The written evaluations on file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 12 months between evaluations dated 12.2.23 and 1.28.25.
The files for Children #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 were observed to contain the original agreements.
The file for Staff Person #2 includes FBI clearances dated 5/5/18 and 4/8/24. the file for Staff Person #4 includes State Police clearances dated 11/21/18 and 10/29/24 and Child Abuse Clearances dated 10/25/18 and 10/30/23, all more than 60 months apart.
The first-aid kit in the excursion bag in the Pre-K Prep classroom was lacking tape.
It was observed that there was a rip on the vinyl cover of a rest mat in the Toddler room causing the foam to be exposed.
The file for Staff Person #5 did not contain documentation of a health assessment and tuberculosis screening, required prior to hire (See LIS code sheet). The health assessment and tuberculosis screening on file for Staff Person #5 are dated 3/14/24.
Upon review of the facility's 30-day fire testing documentation, the following tests were observed to have been conducted more than 30 days apart: 4/3/24 - 5/8/24 (35 days)
The two most recent mandated reporter training certificates on file for Staff Person #1 are dated 12/5/18 and 3/12/24, and for Staff Person #3 are dated 8/29/18 and 2/16/24, all more than 60 months apart.
The file of Child #1, enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of the fourth dose of the DTaP vaccination, as required based on the child's age as per the ACIP recommended schedule. Child #2 enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of the fourth dose of the HIB vaccination, as required based on the child's age as per the ACIP recommended schedule. Child #3 enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of the second dose of the HepA vaccination, as required based on the child's age as per the ACIP recommended schedule.
Staff person #3 with a hired date as an aide (see LIS code sheet) had a volunteer State Police clearance dated 8/28/20 and a volunteer Child Abuse clearance dated 9/2/20. The State Police and Child Abuse clearance were not for employment purposes therefore are not valid. Staff person #7 had a current Child Abuse clearance dated 3/9/23 which was obtained more that 60 month of the previous clearance dated 8/11/17. Staff person #7 had a State Police clearance dated 3/5/23 but the request was still pending therefore it was invalid. Staff person #7 previous State Police clearance was dated 11/1/17.
At approximately 9:45 am, Staff #2, left the infant room to open the front door of the facility and left Staff person #6 in the infant room with 1 infant and 5 young toddlers.
The facility's emergency plan lacked a continuity of operations plan.
Part of the lattice on the radiator covers in the Infant, Toddler, and Preschool rooms were detached from the frame causing the radiators to be accessible to the children. There was no cover on the radiator in the bathroom causing the radiator to be accessible to the children, the temperature of the radiator in the bathroom measured 120 degrees F.
It was observed that there was chipping paint on the window ledge in the bathroom.
There was no handwashing sign by the urinal in the bathroom.
There was no water source by the diapering table in the Toddler room. The sink being used being used for the diapering table was located in the adjacent bathroom which was not located in the Toddler room.
It was observed that there was a rip on the vinyl cover of a rest mat in the Toddler room causing the foam to be exposed.
The immunization record for Child #1 was lacking a current influenza vaccination.
There was a child's epi-pen in the Toddler room that was observed to be expired.
Staff person #11's health assessment dated 3/22/23 lacked the physician's assessment of the suitability to provide child care.
There were more than 30 days between multiple fire detection system tests. The dates on the testing log were as follows: 5/8/22-6/15/22, 7/10/22-8/14/22, 10/3/22-11/10/22, 11/10/22-12/14/22, 2/6/23-3/10/23, and 3/10/23-4/13/23.
The operator did not send a copy of the emergency plan to county emergency management agency.
Staff person #1, #2, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, and #11, obtained the updated health and safety training after the required date of 12/30/2022.
Staff person #3 functioning as an aide lacked proof of an 8th grade education and 2500 hours of child care experience.
Emergency contact forms for Child #2 and Child #3 lacked information on the child's special needs as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP which is needed in an emergency situation.
The two most recent state police clearances on file for staff person #2 are dated more than 5 years or 60 months apart.
The two most documented reviews of the emergency plan are dated in an interval greater than 12 months.
The file for child #1 lacks verification of a current Rotavirus, DTAP, HIB, Pneumococcal, and Polio immunization administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP: The file for child #4 lacks verification of a current flu vaccination in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.
The most recent health assessment on file for staff person #3 is dated more than 24 months ago.
During the following intervals, the testing of the installed and in-use fire detection system occurred more than 30 days apart: 9/09/21-10/10/21, 10/10/21-11/12/21, 12/02/21-01/13/22., 02/03/22-03/10/22, and 3/10/22-4/12/22.
The two most recent mandated reporter trainings on file for staff person #3 and staff person #4 are dated in an interval which exceeds 5 years or 60 months.
The two most recent updates to the emergency contact information and agreement on file for child #2, child #3, and child #5 are dated in an interval greater than 6 months.
The file for staff person #1, #3, and #5 lacks verification of 12 hours of child care training completed within the most recent year of service.
“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) | $59.00 | $51.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $59.00 | $51.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $57.00 | $49.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $57.00 | $49.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $56.00 | $48.00 |
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 Wiggles N Giggles Academy LLC had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 5 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 4, 2026 (background checks): “The FBI Clearances on file for Staff Person #2 exceeded 60 months between updated clearances dated 9.3.20 and 9.7.25.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Wiggles N Giggles Academy LLC?
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 Wiggles N Giggles Academy LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Aug 28, 2019. 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 Wiggles N Giggles Academy LLC compare with other daycares in Irwin?
It is #12 of 17 centers in Irwin by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 82% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Wiggles N Giggles Academy LLC last inspected?
May 4, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Wiggles N Giggles Academy LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $59.00 for newborn, $59.00 for infant, $57.00 for young toddler, $57.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Wiggles N Giggles Academy LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Wiggles N Giggles Academy 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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