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Alphabet Tree Lower Burrell
- licensed capacity
- 49
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Alphabet Tree Lower Burrell
Alphabet Tree Lower Burrell is a child care center in New Kensington, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 49 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 51 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageSummer campAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 49 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Staff | More than 150 years of combined childcare experience |
| Daily life | Snacks provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 49 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Alphabet Tree Lower Burrell has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Alphabet Tree Lower Burrell
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 49 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00254947
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 17, 2026: 15 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 51 rules in all · 51 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 15
- Safety and hazards 9
- Building, equipment and play areas 7
- Records and paperwork 5
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Background checks 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Safe sleep 2
- Food and nutrition 1
For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Feb 17, 2026Inspection15 rules cited
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“There was peeling paint on the base boards and window frames/ledges in the older and younger toddler rooms. There was peeling paint next to the closet near the children's cubbies on the lower level.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“There were several ceiling tiles in the lower level preschool rooms and in the stairwell with water stains on them. There was damage to a wall in the younger toddler room behind the book shelf.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2026
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“Observed stapler and pens stored on end of the diaper changing station accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2026
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for Child #4, enrolled more than 60 days, lacked a health report. There is a current immunization record on file dated 2/5/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2026
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“The file for Staff person #2 lacked documentation for 9 of the 12 required annual training hours for the review window December 2024-December 2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2026
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The file for Staff #5 contained a current written evaluation dated 3/5/25 which was completed more than 12 months from the prior evaluation dated 1/30/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2026
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“The health assessment on file for Staff #3 contained a current health assessment dated 2/4/26 which lacked an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2026
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file for Staff #1contained a current health assessment dated 11/3/25 which was obtained more than 24 months from the previous health assessment dated 1/3/23. The file for Staff #3 contained a current health assessment dated 2/4/26 which was obtained more than 24 months from the previous health assessment dated 4/14/23. The file for Staff #4 contained a current health assessment dated 8/24/25 which was obtained after they started working in a child care position.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2026
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“There was an open outlet in the far room of the lower level next to the table lacking a receptacle cover accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2026
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Bleach and other cleaning products labeled "Keep out of reach of children" were stored in an unlocked closet in the children's restroom accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff #2 contained a current PA Child Abuse clearance dated 11/3/25 which was obtained more than 60 months from the previous PA Child Abuse clearance dated 10/28/20. The file for Staff #2 contained a current NSOR certificate dated 1/15/25 which was obtained more than 60 months from the previous NSOR certificate dated 1/14/20. (See LIS Code Sheet) The file for Staff #3 contained a current PA State Police clearance dated 7/29/25 which was obtained more than 60 months from the previous PA State Police clearance dated 7/5/20. (See LIS Code Sheet)”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2026
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The emergency contact form and fee agreement for Child #1 was last updated on 6/13/25, more than 6 months ago. The emergency contact form and fee agreement for Child #3 was updated on 1/15/26, more than 6 months from the previous review dated 6/12/25. The emergency contact form and fee agreement for Child #4 was updated on 1/14/26, more than 6 months from the previous review dated 6/13/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2026
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“The far room of the lower level lacked a written copy of the Emergency Transportation Plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2026
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The emergency contact form for Child #2 lacked the phone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. The emergency contact form for Child #4 lacked the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2026
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The current information about the child's growth and development on file for Child #1 and #4 was completed more than 6 months from the previous update. The most recent growth and development update for Child #1 was dated 2/3/26 more than 6 months after the previous update dated 5/14/25. The most recent growth and development update for Child #4 was dated 1/22/26 more than 6 months after the previous update dated 6/13/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2026
Feb 5, 2025Inspection19 rules cited
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“The facility lacked documentation that the emergency plan was submitted to the local EMA.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Documentation of the fire alarm system test shows more than 30 days between testing. (12/2/24 and 1/2/25)”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025
3270.61(h) Exceeding Capacity
“The Large Main Room at Entrance of Facility used as the two-year old room has a capacity of 10 children. There were 12 older toddlers being cared for in this space, exceeding the established capacity for the space.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2025
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The emergency contact form for Child #5 lacked parental consent for administration of minor first aid procedures.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2025
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(4) Exam communicable disease/Information re: medical problems
“The health assessment on file for Staff Person #3 (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked results for communicable diseases as well as information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2025
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“The file for Staff Person #3 (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked TB screening results.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The file for Staff Person #2 (See LIS Code Sheet) contained a health assessment dated 1/2/25 which was more than 24 months from the previous health assessment dated 3/31/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The emergency contact form and financial agreement for Child #1 was last updated on 12/20/23, more than 6 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2025
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact form for Child #5 lacked the parent's work address.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2025
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The emergency contact form for Child #3 lacked the address for the child's physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2025
3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“The files for Child #1, #2, #3, #4, and #6 contained the original agreement forms.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact form for Child #5 lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility's policy for Shaken Baby Syndrome/Abusive Head Trauma lacked prevention and identification of child maltreatment as per Announcement C-22-03.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2025
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The parent letter lacked accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2025
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff Person #1 has completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training, however the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training curriculum.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2025
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid kit in the 1-year old room lacked scissors and tape.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“There was peeling paint in the 1-year old room next to the baseboard where the gate opens and closes. There was peeling paint next to the baseboards in the Preschool room under the windows.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2025
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“The sink in the infant room next to the diaper changing station lacked a handwashing sign.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“In the outdoor play space, the plastic brown and red slide had a crack in the ladder making it unstable for children to safely step on it. The blue plastic teeter-totter also had a crack on the seat creating a pinching hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025
Feb 9, 2024Inspection17 rules cited
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“There was 1 uncovered outlet in the YT room accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“There was a bottle of hand sanitizer labeled, "keep out of reach of children," on top of a shelf in the preschool room accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2024
3270.72(d) Above ground window opening restricted to 6"
“There was a window open more than 6' in the OT room while the children were in care. There was a window open more than 6' in the YT room while the children were in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“There was a piece of crown molding coming off the wall by the pack and play, creating a tripping hazard in the infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2024
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“The preschool bathroom lacked 2 washing hand signs at each toilet.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“There was a broken white tile coming off the wood shelf in the SA room. There was a cracked blue bin in the OT room. There was a cracked wooden shelf in the OT room. There were foam blocks with teeth marks in the OT room. There was a pack and play with 3 cracked plastic corners in the YT room. There was a broken toy grill in the playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2024
3270.105 High Chairs
“There were 2 highchairs with missing straps in the YT room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2024
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“There were 1 crib and 2 pack and plays unlabeled in the YT room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2024
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“There were 3 mats in the YT that lacked at least 2 feet of space as required on three sides. There was1 mat in the OT that lacked at least 2 feet of space as required on three sides.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2024
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The file for child # 3 lacked information about the child's growth and development. The file for child #4 contained a current child service report dated 1/30/24. The assessment was not conducted within 6 months of the child's start date of 5/22/23. The file for child #5 contained a current child service report dated 1/30/24. The assessment was not conducted within 6 months of the child's start date of 4/4/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The file for children # 4 lacked the address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2024
3270.131(a)(2) Initial health report for young toddler no more than 6 months
“The file for child # 5 contained a current health report dated 1/26/24 that was obtained after 6 months of the previous report dated 6/6/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff # 1 lacked an updated Child abused and FBI clearance. The previous Child Abuse clearance was dated 12/18/18. The previous FBI clearance was dated 12/18/18.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2024
3270.161(c) Food served discarded
“There was a bottle with milk that was not discarded in the YT room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2024
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The file for child #1 contained an agreement form that was not reviewed.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2024
3270.131(a) Health information
“The file for child # 1 an older toddler contained a current health report dated 1/10/24, that was provided after 60 days. The child was in care longer that 60 days without initial health report. The file for child # 2 a school age contained a current health report dated 122/24, that was provided after 60 days. The child was in care longer that 60 days without initial health report. The file for child # 4 an infant contained a current health report dated 1/25/24, that was provided after 60 days. The child was in care longer that 60 days without initial health report.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file for staff #2 lacked a health report.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2024
May 3, 2023Inspection11 rules cited
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“There were three baby bags on the floor in the infant room. One of the bags contained Children's Tylenol, Cera Ve Moisturizing lotion, Cera Ve Wash and Shampoo and Boudreaux's Butt Paste. The other bag contained Infants Little reminders Fever and pain reliever. Accessible to children. There was a backpack in the preschool room that contained Diaper Rash Ointment label " keep out of reach of children." The was another backpack that contained Genexa medication for pain and fever, baby oral pain relief tablets and a bottle of sunscreen spray. The third backpack contained a A+D diaper rash cream. Accessible to children There was a basket on the lower shelf of the table Infront of the window that contained two packets of batteries one of the packets was open and accessible to children in the infant room. The door in the preschool laundry room was unlocked make the cleaning supplies, screws and tools accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2023
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“The sink in the preschool room bathroom, was clogged and not draining water properly. The sink was filled with water. The sink countertop in the preschool room had stains and did not appear to be clean.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2023
3270.106(h) Soiled bedding cleaned
“There was a purple sheet in the crib with vomiting stains in the infant room. There was another purple sheet with a stain in the infant room. There was a white sheet in the crib with crumbs in the infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2023
3270.107 Refrigerator
“The thermometer in the kitchen refrigerator was not operable. The refrigerator in the preschool room lacked a thermometer.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2023
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The file for child #1 lacked the work addresses and telephone number of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2023
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“The files for child # 1 and 2 lacked the 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, on the Emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2023
3270.166(1) Written statement
“The file for child #3, an infant, lacked a written statement from the child's parent giving the formula and feeding schedule.”
Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2023
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“There were 2 uncovered outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger in the school age room. There was 1 uncovered outlet accessible to children 5 years of age or younger in the preschool room.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff # 1 contained a volunteer Child Abuse Clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2023
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“There was a pair of adult scissors in the preschool room accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“The sink in the preschool room is pulling off the wall. The carpet on the entry way at the front porch was ripped off creating a tripping hazard. There was a metal sign with sharp edges on the playground fence accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2023
Apr 3, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The operator was not maintaining a written log for testing the fire detection system every 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person # 1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Mandated Reporter Training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2023
Feb 16, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Observed peeling, flaking paint on the ramp for the side exit near the outdoor play space and at the bottoms of the poles to the pavilion of the outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2023
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2023
3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) Contact when arises/Contact when ended
“The facility's emergency plan did not include a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises or a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2023
3270.27(a)(2) Emergency plan
“The facility's emergency plan did not include evacuation routes to the location away from the facility premises.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2023
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The facility did not have a proof of purchase for the hard-wired interconnected smoke detectors.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“One floor register in the Infant 1 Room had two sharp edges. Observed two nails protruding from the ramp on the side exit near the outdoor play space. Observed one strip of siding with a frayed edge on the outside of the facility near the outdoor play space. The bottom of one of the poles for the pavilion in the outdoor play space was dry-rotted, which caused the structure to wobble.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Alphabet Tree Lower Burrell
Is Alphabet Tree Lower Burrell licensed?
Yes. Alphabet Tree Lower Burrell is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Alphabet Tree Lower Burrell last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on February 17, 2026, with 15 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Alphabet Tree Lower Burrell had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 51 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 51 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Alphabet Tree Lower Burrell care for?
49, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Alphabet Tree Lower Burrell accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Alphabet Tree Lower Burrell's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Alphabet Tree Lower Burrell cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (724) 882-3259 to ask.
What is Alphabet Tree Lower Burrell's phone number?
(724) 882-3259.
Where is Alphabet Tree Lower Burrell?
158 Alder St, New Kensington, PA 15068. The nearest other daycare we list is Burrell School District, 0.4 miles away.