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925 Henderson Ave, Washington, PA
4.1· 13 reviews
Avella Day Care and Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 46
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Avella Day Care and Learning Center
Avella Day Care and Learning Center is a child care center in Avella, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 46 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 22 rules across 3 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
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 46 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 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 | 46 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Avella Day Care and Learning Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 46 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00246508
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 3, 2026: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 22 rules in all · 22 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Records and paperwork 4
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Background checks 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Safety and hazards 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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Sep 3, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility
“Staff #2 did not renew mandated reporter training within 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 4/21/21 and the current training being dated 8/13/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff #1 contained an incomplete state police clearance. The clearance on file was page 1 of 3. The remaining attachment was not on file. The file for staff #1 contained an incomplete FBI clearance which lacked the complete attachments. The child abuse clearance for staff #1 was obtained or the purpose of volunteering instead of for employment. The file for staff #3 contained child abuse clearances which were not updated within 60 months and were dated as follows 7/14/21 and 8/04/26. The file for staff #4 did not contain a current child abuse clearance. the clearance on file was expired and dated 8/19/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2026
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The emergency contact form for child #2 did not include the phone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2026
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact form for child #3 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: Sep 18, 2026
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The files for children #1 and #3 do not contain current health reports. The most recent health reports on file are dated over 12 months ago. The file for child #5 contained consecutive health reports dated more than 12 months apart. A current health report is now on file for child #5.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2026
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“The facility's current certificate was not posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2026
Sep 10, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for child #3 contained an initial health report dated more than 60 days after their first day of attendance. The most recent health report on file is now current.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact form for child #2 did not include complete addresses for the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2025
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“The emergency contact form for child #1 did not include information on the child's special needs. The box on the form was left blank.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2025
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact form for child #4 did not include the work phone number for the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“Staff #1, #2, #3, and #4 did not renew certification in pediatric CPR and First Aid on or before the expiration of the previous certification. The previous certification for each staff person was dated 6/10/23 and was renewed on 8/15/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“A broken area of plastic lattice, with sharp edges, was observed to be accessible to children in the outdoor play space. The broken area was located against the building to the right of the main entrance.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2025
3270.71 Heat Source
“A coffee pot was observed to be accessible to children on the counter in the rear area of the PS room. The coffee pot measured 120° at the time of the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2025
Sep 12, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The file for child #1 contained service reports which, based on the date of the parent's signature, were shared with the parent more than 6 months apart; 9/02/23 and 8/02/24. A current service report in now on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2024
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for child #2 did not contain a current health report. The most recent health report on file is dated over 12 months ago; 7/11/23. The file for child #4 did not contain a 2023 health report. The health reports on file were dated 9/19/22 and 7/26/24. The most recent health report on file for child #4 is now current.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The file for staff #3 contained consecutive health assessments dated more than 24 months apart; 2/14/22 and 8/27/24. The most recent health assessment on file is now current.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file for staff #1 contained only 1 written reference.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2024
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“Several spring-activated staple removers, with sharp prongs, were observed to be accessible to preschoolers in the front room. The staple removers were stored in an unlocked cabinet drawer.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2024
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The facility's letter to parents explaining emergency procedures did not include the accommodations made for infants and toddlers.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff #2, hired provisionally on 9/03/24, contained a child abuse clearance dated 9/11/24, which is after their first day in a child care position. The disclosure statement for staff #2 was not dated. The file for staff #3 did not contain a complete state police clearance. A receipt was on file dated 10/05/2020, however the completed clearance was not present.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Broken sections of plastic were observed on a toy in the infant room. The toy included flexible accordion -like plastic sections which were broken at the folds.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2024
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The emergency contact form for child #3 has not been reviewed and signed by the parent since 2/17/24, which is over 6 months. The emergency contact form and agreement for child #2 were signed and dated by the parent at an interval greater than 6 months, but are now current. The forms were dated 1/06/24 and 8/23/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2024
Sep 22, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The file for staff # 1 lacked the one-hour updated health and safety training course, Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 by the deadline of 12/30/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“The files for Staff # 2 and 3, contained the 1-hr, Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 certificate dated 8/24/23. The update was required to be completed by 12/30/22, per Announcement C-22-06. The file for Staff # 4, contained the 1-hr, Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 certificate dated 8/27/23. The update was required to be completed by 12/30/22, per Announcement C-22-06. The file for Staff #5, contained the 1-hr, Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 certificate dated 8/22/23. The update was required to be completed by 12/30/22, per Announcement C-22-06.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2023
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“There was a moisturizing Hand Lotion on top of the sink bathroom label " Keep out of reach of children" on the counter accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2023
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“According to the Fire Detection System Test Log, the tests were greater than 30 days apart from 5/15/23 to 6/17/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2023
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“There was an unlabeled pink zippy cup on top of the counter in the infant /toddler room.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2023
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The file for child # 1 a preschooler contained a current health report dated 2/6/23. The report was obtained after 12 months, the prior report was dated 1/11/22. The file for child # 2 a preschooler contained a current health report dated 9/15/23. The report was obtained after 12 months, the prior report was dated 8/9/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2023
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“There was a cracked clear bin in the preschool room.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2023
Sep 14, 2022Inspection9 rules cited
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“There was a plastic bin with a cracked lid in the preschool room.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 14, 2022
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The file for child # 3 lacked the address 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: Sep 14, 2022
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The file for staff # 3 contained an initial Emergency Plan training that was not conducted within a week of the start date . The staff start date was 10/4/21 and the training is dated 10/20/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The file for staff # 1 contained a current Fire Safety training certificate dated 8/4/22. The file lacked Fire Safety training for the year prior.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 14, 2022
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The file for child # 3 lacked the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 14, 2022
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“The file for child # 2 lacked the information on the child's special needs, on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 14, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The files for staff # 1 and 2 lacked the PA Stated Police clearance certificate.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 14, 2022
3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The files for Child # 2 and 4 lacks documentation of a current influenza immunization as recommended by the ACIP”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 14, 2022
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The file for staff # 1 lacked a written evaluation for the year 2021. The file contained a current evaluation date 4/22/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 14, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Avella Day Care and Learning Center
Is Avella Day Care and Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Avella Day Care and Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Avella Day Care and Learning Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 3, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Avella Day Care and Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 22 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 22 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 Avella Day Care and Learning Center care for?
46, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Avella Day Care and Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Avella Day Care and Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Avella Day Care and Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (724) 356-2482 to ask.
What is Avella Day Care and Learning Center's phone number?
(724) 356-2482.
Where is Avella Day Care and Learning Center?
Avella Elementary Modular Route 50, Avella, PA 15312.