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189 West Creek Rd, Saint Marys, PA
Always Bettering Children Daycare
- licensed capacity
- 99
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Always Bettering Children Daycare
Always Bettering Children Daycare is a child care center in Saint Marys, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 99 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 41 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 99 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 99 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Always Bettering Children Daycare
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 99 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00255590
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 26, 2026: 11 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 41 rules in all · 41 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 7
- Safety and hazards 7
- Records and paperwork 7
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Building, equipment and play areas 5
- Food and nutrition 3
- Background checks 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Discipline and child guidance 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 26, 2026Inspection11 rules cited
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The files of children #1 and #6 lacked child service reports every 6 months due to the fact the current ones on file were dated 5/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2026
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“Observed children #2 and #4 not adequately supervised during naptime due to the fact their rest equipment was located at the far end of the room and both staff were sitting in rocking chairs across the room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2026
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“At the time of the inspection, a bottle was not labeled for child #2, an infant in the infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2026
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The files of children #1 and #2 had health assessments more than 24 months apart due to the fact staff #1 were dated: 1-2-26 and 3-27-23; and staff #2 was dated: 2-6-25 and 1-26-23.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2026
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“Observed in the preschool room scissors on a shelf accessible to the children observed in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2026
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“Observed children #2 and #3, both infants sleeping with pacifiers that had beads attached to each of them.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2026
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The file of child #5 lacked an emergency contact form with the full address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2026
3270.71 Heat Source
“Observed in the preschool room a coffeepot not secured to the counter accessible to children observed in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file of staff #2 and #3 had NSOR clearances more than 60 months apart due to the fact they were dated: staff #2 1-7-26 and 11-4-20 and #3 dated: 1-7-26 and 6-26-20.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2026
3270.133(1) Original container
“Observed prescription medication not in its original container for child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2026
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file of child #1 lacked an updated health assessment due to the fact the most recent on file was dated 10-30-24.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2026
Feb 10, 2025Inspection16 rules cited
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“At the time of the inspection, there was not documentation the emergency plan was delivered to the local municipality.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“Observed in the infant room a bottle not labeled for child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2025
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“At the time of the inspection, there was not a copy of the emergency contact form for child #1 in the child care space where the child was receiving care.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The files of children #1 and #2 lacked an emergency contact form with the complete address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The file of child #1 lacked an emergency contact form with the full work address and work phone number of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The file of child #1 lacked an emergency contact form with the full address of the child's physician or source of medical care. The file of child #3 lacked an emergency contact form with the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“The file of child #1 lacked an agreement with persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025
3270.111(a) Written plan
“At the time of the inspection, there was not a daily schedule posted in the preschool 3 room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“Observed in the preschool room, assorted soft blocks with teeth marks and foam puzzle pieces with teeth marks.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Observed in the preschool room: 4 broken Magni Tiles, a brown wooden chair with loose legs, a red cushion chair torn with exposed foam, and a broken plastic container housing crayons,”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2025
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“Observed in the toddler room a set of exterior doors blocked on the right side making inaccessible to exit in the event of an emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first-aid kit in the toddler room lacked gloves.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Observed in the preschool room disinfectant wipes and carpet cleaner on the bottom shelf of a closet that was not locked.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file of staff #1 had documentation of completing mandated reporter training more than 60 months apart due to the fact they were dated: 2-18-21 and 6-5-15.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2025
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“Observed in the cribs in the infant room loose fitted sheets in all cribs.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2025
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“The file of child #1 lacked an emergency contact form with the information about the child's special needs or NA if not applicable.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025
May 22, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 3/12/2019. Staff #2 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2024
Feb 14, 2024Inspection13 rules cited
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The facility is lacking documentation of an emergency drill conducted during the previous 12-month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2024
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“The files for staff persons #3, #4 and #5 contain PFA/PCPR certification completed greater 90 days after hire date. The training is now current.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #1 contains current criminal history, child abuse and FBI clearances completed after the previous clearances expired. The file is now current.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Observed in the older preschool room cleaning supplies including bleach water and disinfectant accessible to children on a shelf in an unlocked cabinet.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2024
3270.66(b) Original container
“Observed in the older preschool room, cleaning supplies including bleach water and disinfectant stored on a shelf above food items including crackers, nuts and packaged dried apple slices.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed on the toddler and preschool outdoor play spaces approximately 40 bolts that were on the fence posts / gates and protruding into the play area posing a danger of impalement of a child were to fall against the protruding bolt.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2024
3270.107 Refrigerator
“The refrigerator in the older preschool room was lacking a thermometer.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2024
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“The School Age Child Care Space is lacking a posted daily schedule.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2024
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The file for child #1 is missing the health insurance policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The file for child #2 is lacking the addresses for the 3 parent designated release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2024
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The file for child #1 contains an emergency contact form that has not been reviewed / updated by the parent during the previous 6-month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The files for staff persons #2 and #6 contain current health assessments that were conducted greater than 24 months after the previous health assessment. The files are now current.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Observed the wooden playhouse on the preschool playground to have a hole in the side with splintering wood accessible to the children. Observed the plastic pirate ship on the toddler playground to have a cracked red plastic part resulting in a sharp edge.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2024
Feb 27, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“Observed the water at the sink in the infant / young toddler room measured 120 degrees.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2023
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The facility emergency plan is lacking accommodations for infants and toddlers.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #2, hire date (see IS code sheet), contains current Criminal History, child abuse, and FBI clearances that were obtained greater than 60 months after the previous clearance. The file also contains current mandated reporter training that was completed greater than 60 months after the previous training. The file is now current.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2023
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment
“The file for staff person #9 contains a current health assessment that is lacking a physician's statements regarding communicable disease and suitability to work in child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2023
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 #1 contains a current health assessment that was completed greater than 24 months after the previous health assessment. The file is now current.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2023
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“Observed at the base of the toilets at the far end of the school age hall, protruding and exposed bolts.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed in the hallway near the girl's bathroom an approximately 2 inch metal rod protruding from the floor where the bathroom door had been removed.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2023
3270.31(f)/3270.31(g) Health and Safety Training/Professional development certificate
“The files for staff persons #1,3,4,5 and 6 (see IS Code sheet for hire dates) contain Health & Safety training on topics #1-9 completed prior to 9/30/2016 which is not valid and contain current Health and Safety training topics #1-9 completed after the required date of 4/30/2022. The file for staff person #7, hire date (see IS code sheet) contains the Health & Safety Update 2022 completed after the required date of 12/30/2022. The file for staff person #9, hire date (see IS code sheet) contains Health & Safety Training topics #1-9 completed greater than 90 days after hire. The trainings are now current.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2023
Feb 9, 2022Inspection13 rules cited
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“On 2/9/22 observed all staff who have been employed for more than one year contained updated emergency plan training which was completed more than 12 months after the previously completed emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“On 2/9/22 observed all staff, who have been employed for more than one year, contained updated fire safety training which was completed more than 12 months after the previous valid fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2022
3270.31(f)/3270.31(g) Health and Safety Training/Professional development certificate
“On 2/14/22 observed staff file #1, 2, and 3, who have all been employed for more than 90 days, did not contain documentation of completion of the required health and safety topics.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2022
3270.131(a) Health information
“On 2/9/22 observed child file # 1 and #5 contained initial health assessments which were dated more than 90 days after the child's first day of attendance at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On 2/9/22 observed a spot of detached paneling in the school age room.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2022
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“On 2/14/22 observed staff file #1, who has been employed for more than 90 days, did not contain an FBI fingerprint clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2022
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“On 2/14/22 observed staff file #4, 5, and 6 did not contain the required 12 hours of child care training during the period covering 12/19/20 to 12/19/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2022
3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“Observed child file #4 and #5 did not contain written verification of ongoing flu vaccines administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2022
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“On 2/9/22 observed the emergency contact forms for child file #1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 did not contain the complete address for the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2022
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“On 2/9/22 observed the emergency contact form for child file #4 did not contain the health insurance policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2022
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Observed on 2/9/22, a broken train toy bin in the preschool 3 room. Observed a broken toy truck in the hall by the bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2022
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“Observed on 2/9/22 an electrical outlet in the entrance foyer area which did not have a protective receptacle cover.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2022
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“On 2/9/22 observed the facility did not have documentation of fire alarm testing conducted at least every 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Always Bettering Children Daycare
Is Always Bettering Children Daycare licensed?
Yes. Always Bettering Children Daycare is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Always Bettering Children Daycare last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on February 26, 2026, with 11 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Always Bettering Children Daycare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 41 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 41 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 Always Bettering Children Daycare care for?
99, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Always Bettering Children Daycare accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Always Bettering Children Daycare's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Always Bettering Children Daycare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 834-2115 to ask.
What is Always Bettering Children Daycare's phone number?
(814) 834-2115.
Where is Always Bettering Children Daycare?
521 E Arch St, Saint Marys, PA 15857. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Treasures Preschool, 0.5 miles away.