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2027 Forest Hills Dr, Elton, PA
Apple Blossom Early Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 37
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Apple Blossom Early Learning Center
Apple Blossom Early Learning Center is a child care center in Alum Bank, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 37 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 36 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts 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
- 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 37 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 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 | 37 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Apple Blossom Early Learning Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Apple Blossom Early Learning Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 37 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00253627
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 8, 2026: 10 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 36 rules in all · 36 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 8
- Health, medication and illness 7
- Records and paperwork 7
- Safety and hazards 5
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Background checks 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Safe sleep 1
- 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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Jan 8, 2026Inspection10 rules cited
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Observed a torn diaper changing pad in the infant room. Observed 2 exposed bolts by the gate and a broken plastic excavator with a broken top and rough edges in the toddler play area. In the preschool play area, observed a fiberglass picnic table with pinch points on the seats, a damaged tunnel with rough edges on a little tykes climber, and rough edges on a damaged green slide on the covered bridge climber.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2026
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“Observed staff file #2, contained an update health assessment which was dated more than 27 months (10/13/25) after the previous valid health assessment (6/5/23).”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2026
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“Observed the agreement for child file #2, did not contain the specific date of the child's admission to the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2026
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(5) Written consent/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“Observed the emergency contact form for child file #2 did not contain written consent signed by the parent for emergency medical care and for administration of minor first aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2026
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Observed staff file #1 contained an expired criminal background clearance (dated 8/7/20) which was more than 60 months old making it invalid.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2026
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“Observed the emergency contact form for child file #1 and #3 did not contain the complete address of the person designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed a spot of detached floor trim in the toddler room by the plastic kitchen.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2026
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“Observed child file #2 contained a most recent health assessment which was dated more than 12 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2026
3270.133(7) Medication log
“Observed the facility did not have an established medication log for children's allergy medication stored in the locked medication box.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2026
3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“Observed child file #1 did not contain an updated record of ongoing immunizations administered according to the schedule recommended by the ACIP.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2026
Oct 7, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Observed cleaning supplies accessible to children in an unlocked closet door in the middle room.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Observed in the toddler play area a red and yellow plastic house with a damaged carousel by the base. Observed in the large play area a fiberglass picnic table which had cracked benches creating pinch points when the children sit on them.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2025
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“Observed a bottle, which was not labeled with a child's name, in a pack n play in the middle room.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed a detached gate panel in the middle room. Observed a missing light cover in the preschool/school-age room.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2025
Jul 25, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file of staff #1 lacked out of state clearances.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2025
Jan 14, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“Observed staff file #1 contained only 6 of the 12 required clock hours of child care training from 12/2023 to 12/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2025
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“Observed child file #1, a young toddler, contained an updated health assessment which was dated more than 10 months after the previous valid health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2025
3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted
“Observed the emergency telephone numbers were not posted by the telephone located in the food prep area.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2025
3270.66(e) Arts and crafts non-toxic
“Observed a small bottle of gorilla super glue, which did not have the nontoxic label, in with the school age arts and craft supplies.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed the bathroom in the toddler area contained a vanity which had a loose cabinet door creating a pinch point. Observed a spot of damaged floor trim/drywall by the closet in the hallway to the outdoor play area. Observed multiple pieces of damaged plastic on the outside ground by the exit door leading into the outdoor play area.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2025
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“Observed the agreement in child file #2, did not specify the date of the child's admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2025
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“Observed there was no emergency transportation plan posted in the toddler room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2025
Aug 29, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.55(b) Other staff on premises
“Based on observations and information obtained from staff interviews, it was determined that staff #2 was not on the facility premises while they were on their lunch break.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2024
3270.55(a) Toddler and preschool children
“Observed staff #1 was responsible for supervising 4 young toddlers, 5 older toddlers, and 3 preschool children while they were napping. The youngest child determines the acceptable nap ratio which would be 1 staff person to 10 young toddlers/children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“Observed the toddler room, while children were napping, did not have enough light to allow staff to be able to see and assess all of the children in the room.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2024
Jan 8, 2024Inspection11 rules cited
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Observed a cracked toy bin with a rough edge in the preschool/school-age room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2024
3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted
“Observed the telephone in the middle room did not have the emergency numbers posted by the phone.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2024
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“Observed pack n plays used by children in the infant room were not labeled for the use of a specific child.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2024
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“Observed the agreement for child files #1 and #4 did not contain documentation of services to be provided to the child and family. Observed the most recent child service report for child #3 was dated more than 8 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2024
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“Observed the facility emergency transportation plan was not posted in the infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2024
3270.111(a) Written plan
“Observed there was no written plan of daily activities posted in the infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2024
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“Observed staff file #1 contained an initial health assessment which was dated after staff #1 began providing initial service in a child care setting.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2024
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“Observed the facility did not have a hand washing sign at the school-age sink, at the infant room sink and changing table, and at the sinks and changing table in the toddler bathrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Observed Vaseline which is labeled "keep out of the reach of children", accessible to children on the diaper changing table in the toddler bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed peeling caulking around the toddler sink and a loose refrigerator cord accessible to crawling children in the infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2024
3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“Observed child file #1 did not contain updated written verification of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2024
Mar 24, 2023Inspection15 rules cited
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“Observed child file #1 and #3 did not contain a child service report completed within the previous 7 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2023
3270.75(c) Has all items
“Observed the preschool first aid kit did not contain scissors. Observed the toddler first aid kit did not contain porous gloves or scissors.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed a splintering edge on the wooden door in the outdoor play area. Observed a damaged white board in the outdoor play area. Observed 2 holes in the vinyl siding in the toddler play area. Observed in the preschool bathroom a vanity with a loose hinge. Observed the toddler toilet was missing bolt covers. Observed a swing in the infant room with loose hanging cords creating a visible hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2023
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Observed peeling paint by the sink in the toddler bathroom. Observed peeling paint by the yellow filing cabinet in the entranceway of the facility. Observed peeling paint on the middle hinge on the storage shed. Observed peeling paint on the metal tricycles in the preschool play area. Observed peeling paint on the storage door in the outdoor play area.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2023
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“Observed child file #2, an older toddler, contained an updated health assessment which was dated more than 12 months after the previous valid health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2023
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“Observed staff file #1 contained 6 training hours, out of the required 12 annual training hours, completed during the previously completed annual training year from 12/19/21-12/19/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2023
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Observed a broken toy bin in the preschool/school age room. Observed exposed bolts on the swing cross brace supports. Observed exposed foam and peeling covers on the toddler rest mats. Observed a damaged blue and orange slide in the toddler play area.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2023
3270.105 High Chairs
“Observed a highchair in the infant room which did not have a safety strap.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2023
3270.107 Refrigerator
“Observed a shelf in the refrigerator located in the food prep area needed to be cleaned.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2023
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“Observed crib mattresses being used inside pack n plays which poses a suffocation risk to the infants who use the pack n plays.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2023
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Observed white out and gorilla glue accessible to children in an unlocked desk in the entrance way of the facility. Observed peeling caulking accessible to children in an unlocked vanity in the preschool bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2023
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“Observed child file #3, an infant, contained an updated health assessment which was dated more than 6 months after the previous valid health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2023
3270.133(3) Name on bottle
“Observed burn cream and triple antibiotic ointment, which were not labeled with the name for whom it was intended, in multiple first aid kits throughout the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2023
3270.171(c) Safe routes posted
“Observed the facility did not have written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the childcare facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2023
3270.31(g) Professional development certificate
“Observed staff file #1 and #2 contained documentation of the completed health and safety professional development training update which was completed after the due date of 12/30/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Apple Blossom Early Learning Center
Is Apple Blossom Early Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Apple Blossom Early Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Apple Blossom Early Learning Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on January 8, 2026, with 10 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Apple Blossom Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 36 rules across 6 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 36 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 Apple Blossom Early Learning Center care for?
37, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Apple Blossom Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Apple Blossom Early Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Apple Blossom Early Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 285-2975 to ask.
What is Apple Blossom Early Learning Center's phone number?
(814) 285-2975.
Where is Apple Blossom Early Learning Center?
109 Emersons Way, Alum Bank, PA 15521. The nearest other daycare we list is Burketts Watch Me Grow Daycare, 3.9 miles away.