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Big Kids Castle
- licensed capacity
- 30
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Big Kids Castle
Big Kids Castle is a child care center in Ford City, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 30 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 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
- 5:30 AM to 9:30 AM
- Licensed capacity
- 30 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 5:30 AM to 9:30 AM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM to 9:30 AM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM to 9:30 AM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM to 9:30 AM |
| Friday | 5:30 AM to 9:30 AM |
| 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 | 30 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Big Kids Castle has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Big Kids Castle
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 30 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00254454
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 26, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected
- Safety and hazards 4
- Background checks 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Records and paperwork 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Health, medication and illness 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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- Mar 26, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Jan 7, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“There was a table in the back room with 2 screws protruding, one from the top and the other from the side.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2026
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“The agreement form for Child #1 lacked arrival and departure times. The agreement form for Child #2 lacked departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2026
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“There was an open outlet in the main room next to the green table lacking a receptacle cover accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff #1 contained a current PA Child Abuse clearance dated 7/2/25 which was obtained more than 60 months from the previous PA Child Abuse clearance dated 6/29/20.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2026
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Paint and cleaning materials labeled "Keep out of reach of children" were stored behind an unlocked door in the hallway accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2026
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“The material on the basket ball equipment in the back room was torn exposing metal frame.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2026
- Aug 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 8, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“The facility lacked documentation of fire alarm testing conducted at least every 30 days as required by Announcement C-23-02.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2025
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The facility's Parent Letter explaining emergency procedures lacked information related to lockdown, method to contact parents, method to inform parents when the emergency situation has ended and how to reunite with their children, as well as accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff Person #4 lacked a PA State Police Clearance for the purpose of employment. The file contained a volunteer PA State Police Clearance dated 12/31/23. (See LIS Code Sheet)”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The files for Staff Persons #1, #2, and #3 contained fire safety training dated 12/18/24 which was more than 12 months from the previous training dated 10/17/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“The files for Staff Persons #1, #2, and #3 contained pediatric first aid and CPR training dated 5/9/24 which was not obtained prior to the previous training expiration of 4/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2025
Jan 23, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for Staff #1 was lacking a Child Abuse Clearance. The file for Staff #2 was lacking an FBI clearance and Mandated Reporter Training.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2024
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Mandated Reporter.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2024
3270.131(e) ACIP recommended immunization record
“The file for Child #1 contains a Health Assessment dated 6/30/21, which is more than 60 days after the child's enrollment date.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2024
Jan 11, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“At the time of the renewal inspection, the owner/Director was unable to show operability of the smoke detection system to Certification Representative.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2023
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“The middle gym and back room child care areas were being used and were lacking emergency contact forms of the children in care at that time.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2023
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Owner/Director was unable to show operability of fire detection system during the renewal inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2023
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“The facility was lacking information available to parents on how to access the regulations electronically.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Big Kids Castle
Is Big Kids Castle licensed?
Yes. Big Kids Castle is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Big Kids Castle last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 26, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Big Kids Castle had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 3 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 Big Kids Castle care for?
30, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Big Kids Castle accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Big Kids Castle's hours?
Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 9:30 AM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Big Kids Castle cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (724) 763-9556 to ask.
What is Big Kids Castle's phone number?
(724) 763-9556.
Where is Big Kids Castle?
1008 6th Ave, Ford City, PA 16226. The nearest other daycare we list is Grow N Learn Child Care, under 0.1 miles away.