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Busy Little Beavers

23 Wesner Ln, Danville, PA 178215.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
216
open each week
5 days

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About Busy Little Beavers

Busy Little Beavers is a child care center in Danville, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 216 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and infant care. It says it provides meals.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedSecure entryAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: Birth through age 12
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
216 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Open Monday through Friday 6:00 AM- 5:30 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Birth through age 12
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
CurriculumThe Creative Curriculum (also Creative Curriculum for Infants, Toddlers and Twos)
StaffPA certified teachers as well as other highly qualified staff
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
SafetySecured entrances, Outdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Assistance it acceptsInfant Toddler Contracted Slots (ITCS) provider partnering with the state (subsidized childcare/ELRC families)
Parent updatesParent app (Lillio, Lillio app)
AccreditationOther accreditation (Keystone STARS 4)
MoreFounded 1992
Licensed capacity216 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Busy Little Beavers has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Busy Little Beavers

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
216 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00248124
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 30, 2025: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Background checks 2
  • Safety and hazards 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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  1. Oct 30, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “The director did not conduct manual testing of the fire system every 30 calendar days as evidenced by manual tests documented on the facility fire drill/detection log having occurred on 4/9/25 and not again until 5/16/25 and from 5/16/25 to 7/11/25.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “Staff #1 was hired provisionally and had a volunteer PA State Police on file and not employment clearances as are required and was working in direct care with children since hire (See LIS Code Sheet for DOH).”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2025

  2. Apr 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 5, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB

      “During the renewal inspection the inspector observed the file for staff #2 and found that this staff did not obtain a TB screening until after providing direct care to children (see LIS Code Sheet for DOH).”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2024

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “During the renewal inspection the inspector observed the file for staff #1 and found that this staff did not update their clearances every 60 months as evidenced by a previous Pa State Police dated 5/12/19 and a current dated 06/13/24, a Pa Child Abuse previously dated 5/16/19 and a current dated 6/23/24, a previous FBI dated 5/11/19 and a current dated 06/17/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2024

  4. Oct 23, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

      “A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. Staff # 2 was working in child care and the file did not contain documentation of a tuberculosis screening.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2023

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. Staff # 1 was hired correctly as a provisional hire but worked past their 45-provisional hire window without an NSOR clearance on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2023

  5. Oct 20, 2022Inspection11 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire of Staff # 12. Staff # 12 has been employed with the facility for more than 1-year and this file did not contain a written evaluation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

      “A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the hire dates of the following staff. Staff # 3 did not receive a health assessment and tuberculosis screening until 1/25/22. Staff # 4 did not receive a health assessment and tuberculosis screening until 3/2/22. Staff # 5 does not have a current tuberculosis screening on file Staff # 7 did not receive a health assessment until 8/30/22. Staff # 8 did not receive a health assessment and tuberculosis screening until 11/3/22. Staff # 9 did not receive a health assessment and tuberculosis screening until 8/22/22. Staff # 11 did not receive a health assessment and tuberculosis screening until 11/8/22. Staff # 12 did not receive a health assessment until 9/29/22. Staff # 12 did not have a current tuberculosis screening on file. These staff have worked in childcare without having the appropriate health assessment and tuberculosis completed prior to working in childcare.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff person # 1 and # 12 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): health and safety topics and pediatric first aid/CPR. Staff person # 3 and # 6 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid/CPR. Staff person # 4 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): health and safety topics.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire on the following staff. Staff # 12 had worked at the facility for over a year and this staff has not yet participated in fire safety training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. See the code sheet for the children's dates of admission and dates of birth. Child # 5 is a 2-year-old child that has not had an updated health report and an immunization record since 7/1/22. Child # 6 is a 2-year-old child that has not had an updated health report and an immunization record since 11/12/21. Child # 9 is a 4-year-old child that has not had an updated health report and an immunization record since 11/8/21.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2022

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the hire dates of the following staff. Staff # 1 was hired incorrectly as a provisional hire. Staff # 1 did not receive their NSOR clearance until 11/8/21, which was not within 90 days of the staff's hire date. Staff # 1 worked in child care prior to receiving this clearance. Staff # 3 was hired incorrectly as a provisional hire. Staff # 3 did not submit their fingerprints for the FBI clearance until 1/20/22 which was after this staff began working in childcare. Staff # 3 did not receive their FBI clearance until 1/20/22. Staff # 4 was hired incorrectly as a provisional hire. Staff # 4 did not apply for the NSOR clearance until 2/4/22 which was after this staff began working in childcare. Staff # 4 did not receive their NSOR clearance until 2/10/22. Staff # 8 was hired incorrectly as a provisional hire. Staff # 8 did not receive their FBI clearance until 11/1/22 which was after this staff began working in childcare. The file did not contain documentation of when this staff submitted their fingerprints for this clearance. Staff # 9 was hired incorrectly as a provisional hire. Staff # 9 did not receive their FBI clearance until 9/26/22 and the NSOR clearance until 9/29/22 which was after this staff began working in child care. The file did not contain documentation of when this staff submitted their fingerprints for the FBI clearance or when this staff applied for their NSOR clearance. Staff # 10 was hired incorrectly as a provisional hire. Staff # 10 did not receive their FBI clearance until 8/31/22 which was after this staff began working in child care. The file did not contain documentation of when this staff submitted their fingerprints for their FBI clearance. Staff # 12 was hired incorrectly as a provisional hire. Staff # 12 did not receive an NSOR clearance until 10/5/22 which was after this staff began working in childcare. The file did not contain documentation of when this staff applied for their NSOR clearance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff # 2 had 6-hour health and safety topic training dated 1/7/19. As of 6/30/18, this 6-hour training no longer met the requirements for training of this regulation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. See the code sheet for the children's dates of admission and dates of birth. Child # 2 is a 1-year-old child that has not had an updated health report and an immunization record since 5/25/22. Child # 3 is a 1-year-old child that has not had an updated health report and an immunization record since 8/9/21.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. See the code sheet for the child's date of admission/enrollment. Child file # 3 had an emergency contact form that has not been updated since 6/23/21 and an agreement form since 9/7/21. This child's forms have not been updated every 6 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2022

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff # 1, # 4, and # 12 did not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the hire dates of the following staff. Staff # 3 did not receive a health assessment and tuberculosis screening until 1/25/22. Staff # 4 did not receive a health assessment and tuberculosis screening until 3/2/22. Staff # 5 does not have a current tuberculosis screening on file Staff # 7 did not receive a health assessment until 8/30/22. Staff # 8 did not receive a health assessment and tuberculosis screening until 11/3/22. Staff # 9 did not receive a health assessment and tuberculosis screening until 8/22/22. Staff # 11 did not receive a health assessment and tuberculosis screening until 11/8/22. Staff # 12 did not receive a health assessment until 9/29/22. Staff # 12 did not have a current tuberculosis screening on file. These staff have worked in childcare without having the appropriate health assessment and tuberculosis completed prior to working in childcare.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2022

  6. May 3, 2022Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

      “Self-reported non-compliance was reported on 5/3/22. On 5/3/22 an older toddler wandered out of their classroom unnoticed, made it into the hallway and found by another staff. This child was gone from the classroom less than 1 minute, as viewed on video. Staff # 1 and Staff # 2 admitted to not seeing the child leave the classroom and were unaware the child had left the classroom until the child was brought back to the class.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2022

  7. Nov 5, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff # 1 had mandated reporter training dated for 2/13/15 and this training was not updated until 5/19/20. Staff # 2 had mandated reporter training dated for 4/6/15 and this training was not updated until 5/17/20. Staff # 3 had mandated reporter training dated for 2/11/15 and this training was not updated until 5/20/20. Staff # 4 had mandated reporter training dated for 4/7/15 and this training was not updated until 5/26/20. Staff # 5 had mandated reporter training dated for 4/8/15 and this training was not updated until 7/28/21. Staff # 6 had mandated reporter training dated for 1/19/15 and this training was not updated until 1/25/20. Staff # 7 had mandated reporter training dated for 8/29/16 and this training was not updated until 9/23/21. These staff did not update their mandated reporter training every 60 months as required by the CPSL. Staff # 3 had a child abuse clearance dated for 1/2/16 and this clearance was not updated until 1/6/21. Staff # 7 had a state police clearance dated for 1/15/16 and this clearance was not updated until 1/26/21, a child abuse clearance dated for 1/21/16 and this clearance was not updated until 1/28/21, and an FBI clearance dated for 1/16/16 and this clearance was not updated until 2/13/21. These clearances were not updated every 60 months as required by the CPSL.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2021

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff # 8 had a date of hire of 9/1/21 and was hired using a physical that was not dated within 12 months prior to the staff's hire date. The date of the health assessment and the tuberculosis screening the staff presented for hire was dated for 7/14/20. Staff # 8 was working in child care without having a current health assessment and tuberculosis screening on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 23, 2021

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Is Busy Little Beavers licensed?

Yes. Busy Little Beavers is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Busy Little Beavers last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on October 30, 2025, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Busy Little Beavers had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Busy Little Beavers care for?

216, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Busy Little Beavers accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Busy Little Beavers' 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 Busy Little Beavers cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 275-5988 to ask.

What is Busy Little Beavers' phone number?

(570) 275-5988.

Where is Busy Little Beavers?

23 Wesner Ln, Danville, PA 17821. The nearest other daycare we list is Danville Child Development Center on Bloom Road, 0.5 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).