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Alphabet Tree Oakdale
- licensed capacity
- 73
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Alphabet Tree Oakdale
Alphabet Tree Oakdale is a child care center in Oakdale, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 73 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k. It says it provides meals.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 48 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedAccepts child care subsidy
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- Child care center
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- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 73 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
|---|---|
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 73 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
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State record
Inspection reports for Alphabet Tree Oakdale
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 73 children
- License number
- #CER-00257423
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 9, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 48 rules in all · 48 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 10
- Staff training and qualifications 8
- Records and paperwork 7
- Safety and hazards 7
- Background checks 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Safe sleep 3
- 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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Jul 9, 2026Visit2 rules cited
3270.20(b) Mail or deliver written report to regional office within 72 hours
“Based on email correspondence and documentation, it was confirmed that an incident occurred on 6/29/26 at 8:55 AM in which Child #1 held their breath and fell to the floor hitting their head. This resulted in the parents subsequently taking the child to the ER. The facility did mail or deliver a written report to the regional office with 72 hours after the incident.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2026
3270.20(a)(1) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child
“Based on email correspondence and documentation, it was confirmed that an incident occurred on 6/29/26 at 8:55 AM in which Child #1 held their breath and fell to the floor hitting their head. This resulted in the parents subsequently taking the child to the ER. The facility did not telephone notice to the regional office within 24 hours of the incident.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2026
May 8, 2026Visit2 rules cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On the morning of 4/30/2026, Staff Person #1 left their bag on the floor of the infant room before moving to another room in the facility to work. Staff Person #2 was in the room with Child #1, a young toddler. Staff Person #2 reports that they were working in the corner of the room with their back to Child #1 for an unspecified amount of time. In that time, Child #1 was able to get into the bag, gain access to a bottle of Advil, open the bottle and shake pills from the bottle. It is unclear if any pills were ingested.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2026
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“On April 30, 2026, Staff Person #1 admits to having left their bag on the floor of the Infants Room before heading out to the main room to assist with the supervision of Preschool-aged children. Per Staff Person #1, the bag was zippered closed, but they did not remember that a travel-sized bottle of Advil was in the outer mesh portion of the bag. Advil, considered toxic to children, was left within reach of Child #1, a young toddler. Child #1 was able to gain access to the bottle, which was not securely closed, and therefore to the pills inside.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2026
May 8, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On the morning of 4/30/2026, Staff Person #1 left their bag on the floor of the infant room before moving to another room in the facility to work. Staff Person #2 was in the room with Child #1, a young toddler. Staff Person #2 reports that they were working in the corner of the room with their back to Child #1 for an unspecified amount of time. In that time, Child #1 was able to get into the bag, gain access to a bottle of Advil, open the bottle and shake pills from the bottle. It is unclear if any pills were ingested.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2026
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“On April 30, 2026, Staff Person #1 admits to having left their bag on the floor of the Infants Room before heading out to the main room to assist with the supervision of Preschool-aged children. Per Staff Person #1, the bag was zippered closed, but they did not remember that a travel-sized bottle of Advil was in the outer mesh portion of the bag. Advil, considered toxic to children, was left within reach of Child #1, a young toddler. Child #1 was able to gain access to the bottle, which was not securely closed, and therefore to the pills inside.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2026
Apr 28, 2026Inspection11 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The disclosure statement in the file for Staff Person #1 was on an outdated form and is not valid. The State Police and FBI clearances in the file for Staff Person #3 and the State Police clearance in the file for Staff Person #4 exceeded 60 months between clearances.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2026
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The most recent Mandated Reporter Trainings in the file for Staff Person #3 exceeded 60 months between trainings.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2026
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Observed peeling, flaking paint above the baseboard on the wall opposite the entrance to the Young Toddler room.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2026
3270.82(e) Toilet and sinks proper height
“The sink in the Young Toddler room was not a proper height for the children to wash their hands and did not have a means of platforms or steps to make it easily approachable.”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2026
3270.102(e) Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch
“Observed 6 Older Toddlers playing in the outdoor play area which contained mulch wood chips.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2026
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“Observed less than two feet of space on three sides of two of the cribs where infants were napping in the Infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2026
3270.123(a)(7) Services considered extra
“The fee agreements for the five child files reviewed did not specify the services which are to be considered extra.”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2026
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The most recent updated health reports in the file for Child #5, a preschool child, exceeded 12 months between reports.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2026
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The initial health assessment in the file for Staff Person #1 was conducted after the staff person's first day working in childcare at the facility. The most recent health assessments in the file for Staff Person #2 exceeded 24 months between assessments (See LIS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2026
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The most recent annual fire system inspections exceeded 365 days between inspections (10/8/24-10/16/25).”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2026
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“Observed staff did not take a copy of the Emergency Transportation Plan with them to the outdoor play areas.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2026
Apr 25, 2025Inspection20 rules cited
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“The health assessment for staff #11 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025
3270.119 Infant sleep position
“An infant was observed sleeping in an infant seat in the infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The record for staff #1 and #13 lacked a health assessment. The record for staff #6, #7 and #8 included a current health assessment dated more than 24 months following the date of their previous health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The emergency contact information for child #2 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. The emergency contact information for child #3 did not include health insurance policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The operator's policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment did not address the identification and prevention of child maltreatment, as per Announcement C-22-03.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2025
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: CCDBG health and safety training, pediatric first aid and CPR; and mandated reporter training.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2025
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The facility's parent letter did not include their lockdown procedure and their plan to provide accommodations for infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2025
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #12 completed CCDBG Health and Safety 2025 on 2/22/2025 and 3/3/2025, which was more than 90 days following their date of hire. (see LIS code sheet)”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The record for staff #1 lacked a disclosure statement, FBI clearance and NSOR verification certificate. The record for staff #2 and #10 included a current state police clearance, child abuse clearance, FBI clearance and NSOR verification certificate dated more than 60 months following their previous clearances. The record for staff #3 included a current child abuse clearance, FBI clearance and NSOR verification certificate dated more than 60 months following their previous clearances. The record for staff #4, #5 and #7 included a current NSOR verification certificate dated more than 60 months following their previous clearance. The record for staff #9 included a current FBI clearance dated more than 60 months following their previous clearance. The record for staff #11 included a disclosure statement and NSOR verification certificate dated following their first day working in child care; and a CJIS FBI clearance, which is not considered valid for child care employment.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The record for staff #2, #3, #4, #7 and #10 included verification of mandated reporter training completed more than 60 months following their previous completion of mandated reporter training.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2025
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The record for staff #1, who was identified as an AGS, lacked verification of education and 2 years child care experience required to work in position.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2025
3270.66(d) Toxic plants not permitted
“A Pothos plant, which is toxic to humans, was in the older toddler room.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2025
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“Paper clips, googly eyes and pompoms that were less than 1 inch in diameter were observed in an unlocked storage container on a shelf in the older toddler room, accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2025
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“There was less than 2 feet of space on three sides of a crib while the equipment was in use in the infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2025
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The record for child #4, who has been enrolled more than 60 days, lacked a health report.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The record for staff #1 lacked two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2025
3270.191 Individual Records
“Staff #1 did not have a file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2025
3270.151(c)(5) Physician/CRNP assessment
“The health assessment for staff #11 did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“There were water-stained ceiling tiles observed in the older toddler room and office.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025
Apr 30, 2024Inspection13 rules cited
3270.27(a)(2) Emergency plan
“The facility's emergency plan did not include the evacuation route to exit the building.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The record for staff #1, #2, and #3 included a current health assessment, dated more than 24 months from the date of their previous health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2024
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The record for child #3 contained a current health report dated more than 60 days following their first day of attendance at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2024
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The emergency contact information for child #5 was not reviewed by a parent at least once during the period between 2/1/2023 to 12/7/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact information for child #1, #2 and #4 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2024
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The director did not complete a minimum of one written evaluation every 12 months for all existing staff between 1/2023 to 3/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The record for staff person #2 included a child abuse clearance for volunteers, which is not a valid clearance for child care staff.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #4, who has been employed more than 90 days, has not completed the following required pre-service training: CCDBG Health and Safety.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility's emergency plan did not include their plan for continuity of operations.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2024
3270.124(a) Each child emergency contact person
“The record for child #1 contained emergency contact information signed on 1/24/2024, which was following the child's first day of attendance.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2024
3270.123(a) Signed
“The record for child #1 contained an agreement signed on 1/24/2024, which was following the child's first day of attendance.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2024
3270.107 Refrigerator
“A thermometer in the refrigerator in the 4 year old room was displaying a reading of more than 45° F. An alternate method of measurement was used to determine that the refrigerator was capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below and the thermometer was not displaying an accurate reading.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2024
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The record for child #4, a preschool child, contained a current health report dated more than 12 months following the date of their previous health report.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2024
Apr 19, 2023Inspection13 rules cited
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The emergency contact information for child #3 has not been reviewed and updated within a 6-month period.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2023
3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“The record for child #2 and #3 included the original agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2023
3270.123(a) Signed
“The initial agreement for child #2 and #4 was signed by the operator and the parent following the child's first day of attendance at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2023
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“In the infant room, there was a crib that did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides while in use.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The record for staff #8 lacked a current and valid PA state police clearance as required under CPSL.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2023
3270.31(f)/3270.31(g) Health and Safety Training/Professional development certificate
“The record for staff #1 and #5 included verification of professional development as listed in subsections (f)1-9 completed more than 90 days following their date of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The provider had a policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma that did not address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment to maintain compliance with 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vi). Staff #1, #2, #3, #4, #7, #8, #9 and #10 completed the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 following December 30, 2022, which was the prescribed timeframe required by OCDEL to complete the training, as per Announcement C-22-06.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2023
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The record for child #3 includes a current health report dated more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2023
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“The facility did not send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The record for staff #6 lacked two required written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2023
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The financial agreement for child #1, #2, #3 and #4 has not been reviewed and updated at least once in a 6-month period.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2023
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The record for staff #5 included a current health assessment dated more than 24 months following the date of their previous health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2023
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The emergency contact information for child #2 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. The emergency contact information for child #4 did not include health insurance coverage for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2023
Apr 21, 2022Inspection9 rules cited
3270.107 Refrigerator
“A thermometer in the refrigerator in the older toddler room was displaying a reading of 48° F. An alternate method of measurement was used to determine that the refrigerator was capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below and the thermometer was not displaying an accurate reading.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2022
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The record for staff #1 and #8 included a current health assessment dated more than 24 months following the date of their previous health assessment. The record for staff #2 included a health assessment and results of TB test read more than 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and lacked a current health assessment. The record for staff #7 included a current health assessment and results of TB test read following their first day providing initial service in a child care setting.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2022
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“An annual emergency drill was not conducted.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The record for staff #3 lacked a NSOR verification certificate required under the CPSL.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2022
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“The following toys and equipment in the outdoor play space designated for preschool children were not in good repair: cracks were observed on a plastic picnic table and children's table that could pose a potential pinch point for children using the equipment; and a piece of a plastic truck was broken off which created sharp and rough edges that could pose a potential hazard for children using the toy.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2022
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“The operator did not send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2022
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“Staff person #5 who has worked in child care for more than 1 year did not obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“Staff person #1, #4, #6 and #8 did not participate, at least annually, in fire safety training during the period from 8/2020 to 9/2021.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2022
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“The following cleaning materials and other toxics were kept in areas accessible to children in care: Swiffer Wetjet mops with cleaning solution were observed in the preschool and older toddler classrooms; and a bottle of hand sanitizer was observed on a shelf in the main room.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2022
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Questions about Alphabet Tree Oakdale
Is Alphabet Tree Oakdale licensed?
Yes. Alphabet Tree Oakdale is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Alphabet Tree Oakdale last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 9, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Alphabet Tree Oakdale had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 48 rules across 6 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 48 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 Oakdale care for?
73, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Alphabet Tree Oakdale accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Alphabet Tree Oakdale's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Alphabet Tree Oakdale cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 787-1311 to ask.
What is Alphabet Tree Oakdale's phone number?
(412) 787-1311.
Where is Alphabet Tree Oakdale?
1111 Oakdale Rd Ste 6, Oakdale, PA 15071. The nearest other daycare we list is Helping Hands Child Care, 1.1 miles away.