Ali’s Little Hands Learning Center
1329 N Main Street Ext, Butler, PA
4.2· 5 reviews
Butler County Childrens Center
- licensed capacity
- 59
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Butler County Childrens Center
Butler County Childrens Center is a child care center in Butler, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 59 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes its programs: early head start, full-time care, head start and infant care. It says it provides meals.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 30 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KMeals providedAccepts child care subsidy
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- 6 weeks up to 5 years old (child care)
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 59 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | 6 weeks up to 5 years old (child care) |
|---|---|
| Programs | Early Head Start, full-time care, head start, infant care, pre-k, preschool, special-needs / inclusion care and toddler care |
| Class size | Maximum group size is twenty children (Pre-K Counts) |
| Staff | Pre-K Counts classrooms are taught by certified teachers with specialized training in early childhood education |
| Daily life | USDA food program (CACFP) |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| More | Founded 1973 |
| Licensed capacity | 59 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Butler County Childrens Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Butler County Childrens Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 59 children
- License number
- #CER-00257306
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 2, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 30 rules in all · 30 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 7
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Building, equipment and play areas 5
- Safety and hazards 5
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Background checks 2
- Safe sleep 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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Apr 2, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“According to staff statements, staff person #1 was observed using harsh language towards multiple children, including yelling/screaming at children to follow directions.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2026
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“Based on staff statements and video observations, on 3-25-26, staff person #1 was observed using physical punishment with multiple older toddlers in room #2. Staff person #1 was observed forcefully yanking an older toddler's arm to pull them to get the child off the table they were standing on. Staff person #1 was observed dragging another older toddler, who was on their knees, by their hand/wrist multiple feet across the floor and lifting the child up off the ground by grabbing their arm above the elbow.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2026
Apr 2, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“According to staff statements, staff person #1 was observed using harsh language towards multiple children, including yelling/screaming at children to follow directions.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2026
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“Based on staff statements and video observations, on 3-25-26, staff person #1 was observed using physical punishment with multiple older toddlers in room #2. Staff person #1 was observed forcefully yanking an older toddler's arm to pull them to get the child off the table they were standing on. Staff person #1 was observed dragging another older toddler, who was on their knees, by their hand/wrist multiple feet across the floor and lifting the child up off the ground by grabbing their arm above the elbow.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2026
Mar 3, 2026Inspection9 rules cited
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment
“The file for staff person #4 had a health assessment that lacked an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination and the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2026
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“A daily activity schedule was not posted in room #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2026
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“In room #3, there were 2 chairs with tears and holes in the fabric.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2026
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“On the outdoor infant/toddler play space, there were 2 areas of peeling paint on the window frame.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“In room #1, there was 1 area on the wall where the contact paper was tearing and coming apart and was accessible to children. On playground B, there were 3 areas on the plastic trim around the mulch area that were cracked and had holes with sharp edges that were a visible hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2026
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The files for staff person #2, #3, and #5 had staff evaluations that exceeded 12 months between evaluations.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2026
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for staff person #6, functioning as an aide, lacked verification of education to qualify as an aide.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The files for staff person #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 lacked current fire safety training completed within the last year.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2026
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“The file for staff person #3 lacked 7 of the 12 required hours of annual child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2026
Nov 21, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On Playground B on the fence near the shed and near the gate leading to Playground C and on the fence and near the gate between Playground C and D, there were multiple bolts that were protruding out and were a visible hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2026
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“In room #2, there was an infant observed sleeping in a crib that was not labeled with the child's name.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2025
3270.133(5) Original label
“In room #2, there was Tylenol for child #1 that was expired.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2025
Mar 13, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“The file for staff person #2 had a health assessment that said "Yes" to having any communicable diseases and lacked an explanation of the results of the examination.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The operator's letter provided to the parent of each enrolled child explaining the emergency procedures lacked the accommodations for toddlers and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #1 lacked a disclosure statement at their start date and requires a current disclosure statement.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2025
Mar 29, 2024Inspection13 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff persons #1 and #3 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric first-aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Staff persons have since completed pediatric first-aid and CPR. Staff person #2 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety training. Staff person #2 has since completed the training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2024
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #1 completed mandated reporter training on 1-14-24 that was over 90 days after their date of hire. (see LIS code sheet)”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file for staff person #4 had one written, nonfamily reference and lacked a second written, nonfamily reference.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2024
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“On the emergency drill log, the names of all of the facility persons that participated in the drill on 2-22-24 were not listed on the form as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2024
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for child #5 lacked an initial health assessment dated within 60 days of the child's first day of attendance at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On the toddler play space, the right door to enter the building had the bottom of the doorframe that had broken pieces of cement with cracks and holes.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2024
3270.92(a) No portable space heaters
“A portable space heater was observed in the director's office.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2024
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The file for child #5 had an emergency contact form that lacked the telephone number of the child's physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2024
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The file for child #3 had an emergency contact form that lacked the health insurance policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2024
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The file for staff person #3 had emergency plan training that exceeded a year between trainings.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The file for staff person #3 had fire safety training that exceeded a year between trainings.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2024
3270.151(b) Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP
“The file for staff person #5 had a health assessment that did not include the professional title for the individual who conducted the assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2024
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The file for child #5 enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, lacked documentation of the 1st Varicella vaccination being administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP and lacked exemption documentation.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2024
Mar 8, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #6 had a disclosure statement that lacked the date the form was signed.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2023
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The files for staff person #1, #3, and #4 had staff evaluations that exceeded 12 months between evaluations.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2023
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file for staff person #1 had a health assessment that exceeded 24 months between assessments.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2023
3270.27(a)(2) Emergency plan
“The emergency plan lacked a plan that provides for evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2023
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“According to the log, the operator did not manually test the interconnected fire detection system in the facility at least once every 30 days on multiple occasions within the last year.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2023
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The facility lacked documentation on file of an emergency drill being conducted within the last year.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #5, with health and safety training completed prior to 10-4-22, had the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 Training dated 1-5-23 that was not completed by 12-30-22 as required. (See LIS CODE SHEET)”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2023
Mar 16, 2022Inspection11 rules cited
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The most recent staff evaluation on fie for Facility Person #3 was completed more than 12 months after the prior evaluation on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The most recent firesafety trainings completed and documented on file for Facility Persons #2, #3, and #4 were completed more than 12 months after the previous firesafety trainings documented and on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2022
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“Facility Person #1 was classified as an assistant group supervisor. Facility Person #6 was classified as an aide. There was not documentation on file for Facility Person #1 and #6 for the educational and/or experiential qualifications required to meet one of the applicable staff qualifications required for their respective classifications.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“Documentation of pediatric first aid/CPR training on file for Facility Person #2 indicated the training was expired. The only pediatric first aid/CPR documented and on file for Facility Person #3 (employed at the facility prior to 12/19/20) indicates the training was completed on 8/27/21, after the required date of 6/17/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The disclosure statements signed and on file for Facility Persons #1, #5 and #6 were outdated disclosure statements upon hire of the staff. The disclosure statement signed and on file for Facility Persons #1 and #5 was not signed by a witness.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2022
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The current emergency plan training documented and on file for Facility Person #2 was completed more than 12 months after the prior emergency plan training documented and on file. There was no documentation of any emergency plan training within the last 12 months on file for Facility Person #4.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 29, 2022
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“There was documentation of only 4 hours of child care training completed by Facility Person #2, employed at the facility prior to 12/19/20, between 12/19/20 and 12/19/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“There was only one written nonfamily reference on file for Facility Person #1. There were no written nonfamily references on file for Facility Persons #5 and #6.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2022
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The current health assessment on file for Facility Person #4 was completed more than 24 months after the prior health assessment on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2022
3270.124(f) Updated every 6 months
“The current emergency contact form on file for child #1 was not reviewed and updated by the parent in writing in the 6 months prior to 1/6/22, the date upon which the suspension of the regulation was lifted. The emergency contact form was reviewed and updated by a parent in writing on 5/13/21 and 1/20/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2022
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“The file for Facility Person #1 did not have documentation of required pre-service pediatric first aid and CPR training within 90 days of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET). The required pre-service pediatric first aid and CPR training on file for staff person # 1 was dated 8/27/21. The file for Facility Person #5 did not have documentation of required pre-service health and safety training within 90 days of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET). There was no documentation of required pre-service health and safety training on file for staff person # 5.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Butler County Childrens Center
Is Butler County Childrens Center licensed?
Yes. Butler County Childrens Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Butler County Childrens Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 2, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Butler County Childrens Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 30 rules across 6 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 30 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 Butler County Childrens Center care for?
59, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Butler County Childrens Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Butler County Childrens Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Butler County Childrens Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (724) 287-2761 to ask.
What is Butler County Childrens Center's phone number?
(724) 287-2761.
Where is Butler County Childrens Center?
131 Homewood Dr, Butler, PA 16001. The nearest other daycare we list is Ali’s Little Hands Learning Center, 0.7 miles away.