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Appleseed Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 112
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Appleseed Learning Center
Appleseed Learning Center is a child care center in Leechburg, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 112 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and infant care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 25 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer 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
- 112 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp |
| Staff | Degreed teacher |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | Infant Toddler Contracted Slots program through the county's ELRC (Early Learning Resource Center) |
| Discounts | Discounts available if you add preschool to child care |
| Transportation | Transportation (Free Transportation to North Primary, East Primary, and Upper Elementary School provided by the Kiski Area School District) |
| Licensed capacity | 112 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Appleseed Learning Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 112 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00245918
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 27, 2026: 7 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 25 rules in all · 14 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Safety and hazards 6
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Background checks 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Safe sleep 1
- Supervision and ratios 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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Aug 27, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for child #1 who is a preschool child lacked a child health report that was completed within the last 12 months. The child health report in the file is dated 6/12/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #1 who was hired as an assistant group supervisor on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked an NSOR verification certificate prior to working with children. The NSOR verification certificate in the file is dated 3/23/26. The file for staff person #3 who was hired as an assistant group supervisor on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked an NSOR verification certificate prior to working with children. The NSOR verification certificate in the file is dated 3/23/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2026
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file for staff person #5 lacked a staff health assessment that was completed 24 months from the previous health assessment. The health assessments in the file are dated 5/10/24 and 7/9/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for staff person #2 lacked valid mandated reporter training. The mandated reporter training in the file was a 2hr training instead of the approved 3hr training.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2026
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The Fire Drill and Fire Detection Log was observed for the 30-day smoke detector checks. There were 34 days between 10/9/25 and 11/12/25, 36 days between 11/12/25 and 12/18/25, 40 days between 1/8/26 and 2/17/26, 32 days between 3/16/26 and 4/17/26, 33 days between 4/17/26 and 5/20/26, 37 days between 5/20/26 and 6/26/26, and 31 days between 7/13/26 and 8/13/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 12, 2026
3270.31(f)(10)/3270.192(2)(iii) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for staff person #1 lacked professional development in the topic of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire (See LIS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2026
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“The file for staff person #4 lacked a valid Health & Safety training. The Getting Started with Center Based Care: Building Blocks for Quality training in the file did not have the 1hr update completed.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2026
Oct 23, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #1 who was hired as an aide on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked out of state clearances for Virginia where she lived within the past 60 months. The file for staff person #2 who was hired as an aide on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked a valid state police clearance. The state police clearance was missing the disseminated date.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2025
Aug 12, 2025Inspection11 rules cited
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“The file for staff person #5 lacked pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire (See LIS Code Sheet). The pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation training in the file was dated 7/26/25.”
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“In the OT classroom a child was observed to be sleeping in a pack n play that was observed to not be labeled for the use of that specific child.”
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“In the PS/SA Play Area on the wooden bench on the Toddler Play Area side there were four areas observed on the bench that had rough edges, sharp corners, and pinch and crush points. There was also a long crack observed in the wooden bench that created a pinch and crush point.”
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“In the Kitchen two ceiling tiles were observed to have brown spots on them causing a visible hazard. Outside of the Infant classroom in the hallway two ceiling tiles were observed to be missing causing a visible hazard. In the PS/SA Outdoor Play Area the back concrete wall was observed to have a rough edge at the bottom of the wall causing a visible hazard.”
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“The water in the tall sink in the Front School-Age classroom was measured at 111 degrees F. The water in the children's sink in the 4-5 Year Old classroom was measured at 111 degrees F. The water in the children's sink in the OT classroom measured at 120 degrees F. The water in the sink in the Infant classroom measured 118 degrees F. The sink in the restroom in the hallway outside of the Infant classroom measured 119 degrees F.”
3270.66(b) Original container
“In the Front School-Age classroom a bottle of Suave shampoo and a can of Barbasol shaving foam was observed on a shelf in a cupboard next to food.”
3270.66(a)/3270.66(d) Locked or inaccessible/Toxic plants not permitted
“In the School-Age Room a Peace Lily, which is toxic to humans was observed on a shelf inside the door accessible to the children.”
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for staff person #2 lacked mandated reporter training that was completed 60 months from the previous mandated reporter training. The mandated reporter training in the file is dated 7/1/20 and 7/21/25. The file for staff person #3 lacked mandated reporter training that was completed 60 months from the previous mandated reporter training. The mandated reporter training in the file is dated 1/25/20 and 7/21/25.”
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #4 who was hired on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked a valid FBI Clearance. The FBI Clearance was requested through the Department of Justice instead of the Department of Human Services. The file for staff person #6 who was hired on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked valid State Police and Child Abuse Clearances. The State Police and Child Abuse Clearances were requested for volunteer purposes instead of employment purposes. The file for staff person #7 who was hired on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked a disclosure statement that was signed and dated prior to employment (See LIS Code Sheet). The file lacked a State Police Clearance that was completed prior to employment (See LIS Code Sheet). The State Police Clearance in the file is dated 6/18/25. The file lacked a valid Child Abuse Clearance. The Child Abuse Clearance was requested for volunteer purposes instead of employment purposes.”
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The file for staff person #1 lacked firesafety training that was completed 12 months from the previous firesafey training. The firesafety training in the file is dated 10/9/23 and 7/15/25.”
3270.66(e) Arts and crafts non-toxic
“In the Front School-Age room a can of Barbasol shaving foam was observed. The can was not labeled that it was nontoxic.”
Aug 21, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The file for staff person #3 lacked a written evaluation that was completed 12 months from her hire date (See LIS Code Sheet). The staff evaluation in the file was dated 7/23/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #2 whom was hired as administration/substitute on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked State Police, Child Abuse, and FBI clearances that were completed 60 months from the previous clearances. The State Police clearances in the file are dated 3/15/19 and 4/19/24. The Child Abuse clearances in the file are dated 3/15/19 and 4/19/24. The FBI clearances in the file are dated 3/19/19 and 4/25/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2024
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The file for child #4 lacked a child health report that was completed 12 months from the previous child health report. The child health reports in the file are dated 7/11/22 and 9/5/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2024
3270.133(7) Medication log
“In the 3-year-old room it was observed that a medication log was missing for an inhaler intended for use by child #1 and for a bottle of cold and cough medicine that was intended for use by child #2. In the infant room it was observed that a medication log was missing for a bottle of Tylenol that was intended for use by child #3.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2024
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file for staff person #1 lacked a health assessment that was completed 24 months from the previous health assessment. The health assessments in the file are dated 8/12/20 and 7/18/23. The file for staff person #2 lacked a health assessment that was completed 24 months from the previous health assessment. The health assessments in the file are dated 7/28/21 and 5/10/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2024
Jul 25, 2024Visit1 rule cited
3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“During staff interviews it was verified that staff person #1 restrained child #1 for a period of 10 to 15 minutes holding him down with her arm while child #1 struggled and screamed for staff person #1 to let him go. The owner self-reported the noncompliance.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2024
Aug 14, 2023Inspection22 rules cited
3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle
“There was an unlidded trash can in the downstairs preschool room, The can contained used tissues and partially eaten bananas.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2023
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“The Certificate of Compliance posted in a conspicuous location used by parents in the Pre -K 4 room was dated 11/19/21-11/19/22. The facility lacked a current certificate of compliance shall posted in a conspicuous location used by parents in the PDE room upstairs. This door is used by that specific group of parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2023
3270.131(a) Health information
“The file for child # 5 a school-age contained a current health report 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: Sep 1, 2023
3270.27(d) Plan posted
“The facility lacked an emergency plan in a conspicuous location at the downstairs space.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2023
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The files for staff # 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 and 8 lacked an updated Emergency plan training. Per Director statement the Emergency Plan Training was reschedule for 8/15/23. Prior training was dated 6/23/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 5, 2023
3270.183(a) Locked cabinet
“The child files were stored in an unlocked cabinet in the office.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2023
3270.161(e) Fresh fruit/vegetables refrigerated
“There was a bag of apples on top of the downstairs kitchen counter, the bag contained a rotten apple. There was a basket with apples and a basket with oranges on top of the microwave in the school-age room. All of the fruit had been purchased prior to the day observed.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2023
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The file for child # 1 is missing a dose of the influenza vaccine. The file for child # 2 and 3 lacked and updated immunization record.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2023
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“The file for child # 3 an infant contained a health report dated 1/26/23. The file lacked a 6-month updated health report.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2023
3270.131(a)(2) Initial health report for young toddler no more than 6 months
“The file for child # 2 a toddler contained a health report that is not dated.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2023
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The file for child # 4 lacked the health insurance policy number on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2022
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The files for staff # 2,3 and 4 contained a current written staff evaluation. The file lacked documentations of the previous written staff evaluation.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2023
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“There were two backpacks hanging in the hallway in the downstair rooms that contained hand sanitizer, and Nystatin Ointment labeled " keep out of reach of children". accessible to children. There was a bottle of Lysol disinfecting wipes and a hand sanitizer on top of the teacher's desk in the school-age room labeled " keep out of reach of children" accessible to children. There was a bottle of disinfecting wipes on top of a multi drawers' cart in the Pre -K 4 room labeled " keep out of reach of children" accessible to children. There were two backpacks hanging in the cubbies in the Pre -k 4 room that contained sunscreen labeled " keep out of reach of children" accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2023
3270.123(a) Signed
“The file for child # 4 lacked an agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2023
3270.105 High Chairs
“There was a yellow highchair seat without straps in the infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2023
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“There was a clear and a red plastic cracked bin in the infant room. There was a cracked plastic bin in the playground shed and a cracked yellow cone in playground sand box.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“There was a damaged drain on the floor near the infant room entrance.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2023
3270.133(7) Medication log
“The operator was not maintaining a medication log for a nonprescription medication, Soothing Gel for child #4,6 and 7. The operator was not maintaining a medication log for a prescription medication, Auvi Q 0.15 mg Epinephrine injection for child # 8.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff # 1 contained a current State Police clearance dated 1/25/21. Staff #1 began employment prior to 1/25/23. The file lacked documentation of the previous State Police Clearance. The file for staff # 2 lacked a current State Police Clearance. The previous State Police Clearance was dated 1/1/17. The file for staff # 2 lacked a current Child Abuse Clearance. The previous Child Abuse Clearance was date11/16/17. The file for staff # 2 lacked a current FBI Clearance. The previous FBI Clearance was dated 11/11/17.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2023
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: Aug 14, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for staff # 3 contained a current mandated reporter training certificate dated 11/21/22 that was not obtained within 60 months of the previous certificate dated 1/26/17.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2020
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“There was an uncovered electrical outlet in the downstairs preschool room accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. There was an uncovered electrical outlet in the school age room accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2023
Nov 23, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“At approximately 12:15 pm in the toddler room, a child was observed sleeping on pillows in the "quiet cube."”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 23, 2022
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #1 and #2 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Health and Safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2023
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“In the infant room, there was an empty pack n play between 2 cribs in which there were children, leaving 2 feet on only 2 sides. One of the children were sleeping.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 23, 2022
Aug 24, 2022Inspection15 rules cited
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“The files for child # 1 and 5 lacked the information on the child's special needs, on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2022
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The emergency plan lacked accommodations for children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2022
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(4) Exam communicable disease/Information re: medical problems
“The health assessment for staff #8 lacked the results of an examination for communicable diseases and information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit the staff person from providing adequate care to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2022
3270.171(c) Safe routes posted
“The facility lacked the pick- up and drop-off notification of safe routes posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2022
3270.133(5) Original label
“The Clonidine medication for child # 7 was expired. The medication expiration date was 7/10/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2022
3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The file for Child # 3 lacks documentation of a current influenza immunization as recommended by the ACI”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2022
3270.123(a)(7) Services considered extra
“The file for child # 5 lacked specifying the services which are to be considered as extra on the agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2022
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“There was a pack and play with a one year old child sleeping in the infant room, The pack and play did not have at least 2 feet of space as required on three sides while the equipment was in use.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2022
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“The wooden kitchen set in the toddler/preschool room has a damage door with a hole with sharp edges and splinters exposed.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2022
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“There was peeling paint on the yellow wall by the changing table and on the back, blue wall by the mirror in the infant room. There was peeling paint on the green wall with toddlers art and on the play kitchen area in the toddler/preschool room. There was peeling paint on the right side wall of the entry door wall in the toddler /preschool room.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“There were two ceiling tiles that were leaking water in to the food preparation area in the kitchen. There was a rusted metal piece under the toddler /preschool sink with sharp edges accessible to children. The counter top of the sink in the toddler/ preschool bathroom is pulling off the wall. The counter top border in the toddler /preschool bathroom is missing the border leaving splinters exposed and accessible to children. There were 6 damaged lights in the toddler/ preschool room”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2022
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first-aid kit in the toddler room lacked soap.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The files for staff # 6 and 7 lacked the DHS FBI clearance. Both files contained FBI clearance for the Department of Education. The file for staff # 3 contained a current FBI clearance that was renewed after expiration date 9/18/15-12/23/20.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2022
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The files for child # 4 preschool child, lacked an updated health report.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2022
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“The files for staff # 5 and 6 contained a current Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR certificate that was taken after 90 day of initial employment. Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. The certificates for staff # 5 and #6 are date 8/20/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2022
- Nov 1, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Appleseed Learning Center
Is Appleseed Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Appleseed Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Appleseed Learning Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 27, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Appleseed Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 25 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 Appleseed Learning Center care for?
112, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Appleseed Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Appleseed Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Appleseed Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (724) 845-8300 to ask.
What is Appleseed Learning Center's phone number?
(724) 845-8300.
Where is Appleseed Learning Center?
1001 S Leechburg Hill Rd Ste 7, Leechburg, PA 15656. The nearest other daycare we list is Holy Innocents Episcopal Church Day Care, 1.4 miles away.