The Little Red Schoolhouse
400 Powell Ave, Cresson, PA
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Children's Express
- licensed capacity
- 160
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Children's Express
Children's Express is a child care center in Cresson, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 160 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care and before-school care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 33 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Before- and after-schoolAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- 6 weeks to 12 years
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 160 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | 6 weeks to 12 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care and before-school care |
| Staff | Certified educators and childcare professionals |
| Daily life | Extended care: Available on snow days, holidays, early dismissals and in-service days |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 160 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Children's Express has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Children's Express
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 160 children
- License number
- #CER-00250422
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 16, 2026: 8 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 33 rules in all · 29 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 7
- Background checks 6
- Supervision and ratios 5
- Safety and hazards 4
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Records and paperwork 4
- Staff training and qualifications 3
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 16, 2026Complaint investigation8 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The facility was unable to provide documentation that the fire detection system was manually tested at least every 30 days. The facility provided documentation that the fire detection system was manually tested on 1/7/26, 2/5/26, 3/2/26, and 4/7/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2026
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file of Staff #4 lacked a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #4 contained a health assessment dated 8/8/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2026
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“At approximately 9:40 AM Certification Staff observed Staff #1 and #2 caring for a group of 27 preschoolers in Room 1. Staff #1 indicated Staff #3 had left the room to get art supplies. When asked to name the children in their assigned groups, Staff #1 identified 10 preschoolers and Staff #2 identified 10 preschoolers. Staff #3 was not physically present with the remaining 7 preschoolers in Room 1.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file of Staff #5 lacked a National Sex Offender Registry Certificate prior to providing initial service in a child care setting (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #5 did not contain a NSOR. The file of Staff #5 lacked a State Criminal History Check, State Sex Offender Registry Check, and State Child Abuse and Neglect Registry Check from the State(s) in which Staff #5 resided in the last 5 years prior to providing initial service in a child care setting (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #5 did not contain a State Criminal History Check, State Sex Offender Registry Check, and State Child Abuse and Neglect Registry Check from the State(s) in which Staff #5 resided in the last 5 years. Staff #5, a provisional hire, was left alone for approximately 5 minutes with children while Staff #6 was outside getting a stroller to take the children for a walk.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2026
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #5 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #5 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric first-aid/CPR and health and safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2026
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“The file of Staff #4 lacked documentation of tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #4 had a Mantoux test read date of 8/8/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2026
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“At approximately 9:40 AM Certification Staff observed Staff #1 and #2 caring for a group of 27 preschoolers in Room 1. Staff #1 indicated Staff #3 had left the room to get art supplies.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2026
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“At approximately 9:30 AM Certification Representative observed Staff #4 outside pushing an empty stroller. Staff #4 indicated staff were taking infants for a walk. When Certification Representative entered Room 5, Staff #4 and #5 were caring for 5 infants and 3 young toddlers. When Certification Representative asked Staff #4 who was in the room with Staff #4's assigned group of 1 infant and 3 young toddlers while Staff #4 was outside, Staff #4 indicated Staff #6. When Certification Representative asked Staff #5 who was in the room with Staff #5 while Staff #4 was outside, Staff #5 indicated Staff #5 was left alone with 5 infants and 3 young toddlers for approximately 5 minutes while Staff #4 was outside. When Certification Representative questioned Staff #6 about being in Room 5, Staff #6 indicated Staff #6 was outside with 2 preschoolers and 4 older toddlers and not in Room 5 with Staff #5.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2026
Apr 16, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The facility was unable to provide documentation that the fire detection system was manually tested at least every 30 days. The facility provided documentation that the fire detection system was manually tested on 1/7/26, 2/5/26, 3/2/26, and 4/7/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2026
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file of Staff #4 lacked a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #4 contained a health assessment dated 8/8/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2026
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“At approximately 9:40 AM Certification Staff observed Staff #1 and #2 caring for a group of 27 preschoolers in Room 1. Staff #1 indicated Staff #3 had left the room to get art supplies. When asked to name the children in their assigned groups, Staff #1 identified 10 preschoolers and Staff #2 identified 10 preschoolers. Staff #3 was not physically present with the remaining 7 preschoolers in Room 1.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file of Staff #5 lacked a National Sex Offender Registry Certificate prior to providing initial service in a child care setting (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #5 did not contain a NSOR. The file of Staff #5 lacked a State Criminal History Check, State Sex Offender Registry Check, and State Child Abuse and Neglect Registry Check from the State(s) in which Staff #5 resided in the last 5 years prior to providing initial service in a child care setting (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #5 did not contain a State Criminal History Check, State Sex Offender Registry Check, and State Child Abuse and Neglect Registry Check from the State(s) in which Staff #5 resided in the last 5 years. Staff #5, a provisional hire, was left alone for approximately 5 minutes with children while Staff #6 was outside getting a stroller to take the children for a walk.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2026
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #5 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #5 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric first-aid/CPR and health and safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2026
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“The file of Staff #4 lacked documentation of tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #4 had a Mantoux test read date of 8/8/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2026
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“At approximately 9:40 AM Certification Staff observed Staff #1 and #2 caring for a group of 27 preschoolers in Room 1. Staff #1 indicated Staff #3 had left the room to get art supplies.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2026
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“At approximately 9:30 AM Certification Representative observed Staff #4 outside pushing an empty stroller. Staff #4 indicated staff were taking infants for a walk. When Certification Representative entered Room 5, Staff #4 and #5 were caring for 5 infants and 3 young toddlers. When Certification Representative asked Staff #4 who was in the room with Staff #4's assigned group of 1 infant and 3 young toddlers while Staff #4 was outside, Staff #4 indicated Staff #6. When Certification Representative asked Staff #5 who was in the room with Staff #5 while Staff #4 was outside, Staff #5 indicated Staff #5 was left alone with 5 infants and 3 young toddlers for approximately 5 minutes while Staff #4 was outside. When Certification Representative questioned Staff #6 about being in Room 5, Staff #6 indicated Staff #6 was outside with 2 preschoolers and 4 older toddlers and not in Room 5 with Staff #5.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2026
Dec 11, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“On 12/11/25 the toilet and sink area in the bathroom in Room #4 lacked a clean, lidded waste receptacle.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The facility did not have documentation of conducting emergency drills annually. The facility had documentation of an emergency drill being conducted on 2/11/25 with a previous one conducted on 1/26/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On 12/11/25 observed loose baseboard trim to the left of the sink in the Boys' Bathroom in Room 6.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025
3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted
“On 12/11/25 the telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control was not posted by the telephone in Room 4.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2025
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“On 12/11/25 the power strip tower lacked protective receptacle covers in Room 3 which were accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file of Staff #1 lacked a Child Abuse Clearance updated every 60 months. The file of Staff #1 contained a Child Abuse Clearance dated 7/8/25 with a previous one dated 4/14/20. The file of Staff #2 lacked a DHS FBI Clearance prior to providing initial service in a child care setting (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #2 contained a DHS FBI Clearance dated 8/4/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #2 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 8/29/20. Staff person #2 had documentation of completing Part 1 of mandated reporter training on 1/16/22 and completing Part 2 of mandated reporter training on 8/29/20.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff #1 lacked documentation of completing mandated reporter training every 60 months. Staff #1 had documentation of completing mandated reporter training on 7/2/25 with previous training completed on 4/8/20.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2025
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“On 12/11/25 observed 11 pair of adult scissors in a plastic bin on the shelf above the desk on the school-age side of Room 6 which were accessible to children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“On 12/11/25 observed cracked LEGOS in Room 1. On 12/11/25 observed a cracked pink plastic connector in Room 1. On 12/11/25 observed a cracked bin containing magnets in Room 1. On 12/11/25 observed cracked LEGOS in Room 6. On 12/11/25 observed a cracked magna tile in Room 6. On 12/11/25 observed cracked stencils in Room 6.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2025
Dec 16, 2024Inspection11 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On 12/16/24 observed loose base trim in the corner of the girls' bathroom located in Room 6.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2024
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“On 12/16/24 emergency contact information for Child #3 was not present when Child #3 was receiving care in Room 4.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“On 12/16/24 observed approximately a 1 by 1 inch crack on a photo and craft keeper creating rough edges in Room 3.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2024
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“On 12/1/6/24 observed a shelf containing a car garage/car wash which was unstable because it moved from side to side in Room 1. On 12/16/24 observed a doll house which was not anchored creating a potential tipping hazard in Room 1. On 12/16/24 observed 2 doll houses which were not anchored creating a potential tipping hazard in Room 6.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2024
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The letter provided to the parent explaining emergency procedures did not address accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2024
3270.31(c)(3)(i)/3270.31(c)(3)(ii) Min. 400 hrs classroom training/Age and Training
“The file of Staff #3, who was designated as an aide, lacked documentation the curriculum included, at minimum, a total of 600 hours including a minimum of 400 clock hours of classroom training and a minimum of 200 clock hours of supervised training in a child care facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): health and safety training. Staff person #1 completed health and safety training prior to 9/30/16 so it is not acceptable.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 27, 2024
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The financial agreement for Child #2 was not reviewed and updated at least once in a 6-month period. Child #2's financial agreement was reviewed on 8/23/23, 5/31/24, 6/3/24, and 8/22/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file of Staff #2 lacked a valid State Police Clearance because it did not have a "disseminated on" date. The file of Staff #5 lacked application for the National Sex Offender Registry Certificate prior to or on the date of initial hire (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #5 contained a NSOR request date of 6/10/24 and a NSOR dated 6/17/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2024
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The file of Child #1 lacked an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. The file of Child #1 contained health reports dated 5/31/23, 6/13/24, and 12/3/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2024
3270.37(c) Aides supervised all times
“At approximately 9:30 AM on 12/18/24 observed Staff #4 and Staff #6, who were both classified as aides, working alone together in Room 2.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2024
Dec 5, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
3270.133(6) Written consent
“The facility's young pre-school room had the medication Cetirizine present and labeled as belonging to child #1 without written consent for administration from the parent also present.”
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“The facility was observed to have an oven with a broken glass oven door, with shards and chunks of glass present.”
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“The Facility's Room #3, currently the spare room, was observed to lack a written plan of daily activities posted in that childcare space.”
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for Staff person #1 was observed to have a Mandated reporter training certificate that was not signed by the instructor.”
Aug 30, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“Staff members #1 and #2 were observed exceeding ratio requirements when caring for 21 preschool children in the pre-school room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2023
Dec 19, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“A wooden chair in the pre-school room was observed to be loose and unstable.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2022
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility was observed to have an emergency plan that lacked a statement regarding continuity of care in the event of an emergency at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2022
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The file for child #1 was observed to contain an emergency form that lacked the address of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2023
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The facility was observed to have an emergency plan that lacked accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2023
3270.107 Refrigerator
“The refrigerator in the infant room was observed to have a temperature of 50 degrees.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 27, 2022
Dec 10, 2021Inspection10 rules cited
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“Child #1 lacked the work telephone number of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2021
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“On 12/16/21 observed a LEGO base with approximately 1/2 inch piece missing from the corner creating rough edges in the Preschool Classroom. On 12/16/21 observed two cracks both approximately 2 inches wide at the top of the green slide of the Pirate Ship climber creating pinch points in the Preschool/School-Age Outdoor Play Space. On 12/16/21 observed a cracked white bin containing numbered peg boards on the book shelf by the phone creating rough edges in the Pre K Classroom. On 12/16/21 observed approximately a 3 inch crack on a blue tub containing cardboard blocks creating pinch points in the Pre K Classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2021
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On 12/16/21 observed exposed bolts on the fence in the Toddler Outdoor Play Space. On 12/16/21 observed loose baseboard trim by the dishwasher in the Pre K Classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2021
3270.75(c) Has all items
“On 12/16/21 the first-aid kit in the Preschool Classroom lacked soap.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2021
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training at facility
“Staff #3, who was designated as an assistant group supervisor, lacked documentation of 2 years experience with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2021
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“Staff #2 and #4 lacked a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting. Staff #2 had a start date of 8/9/21 with health assessments dated 5/15/20 and 11/22/21. Staff #4 had a start date of 11/18/21 with a health assessment dated 12/1/21. Staff #3 lacked a health assessment conducted every 24 months. Staff #3 had a current health assessment dated 5/20/20 with a previous one dated 5/9/18.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2021
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“Staff #2 and #4 lacked an adult health assessment which included tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Staff #2 had a start date of 8/9/21 with a Mantoux test read date of 5/18/20. Staff #4 had a start date of 11/18/21 with a Mantoux test read date of 9/21/20”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2022
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment
“Staff #1 and #5 lacked an adult health assessment which included 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: Jan 13, 2022
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The facility was unable to provide written documentation that the fire detection system was tested annually by a fire safety professional. The facility provided documentation that the fire detection system was tested by a fire safety professional on 10/14/21 with a previous test on 8/17/20.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2022
3270.131(d)(8) Age appropriate screenings complete
“Child #2 lacked a health report which included a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Children's Express
Is Children's Express licensed?
Yes. Children's Express is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Children's Express last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 16, 2026, with 8 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Children's Express had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 33 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 29 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 Children's Express care for?
160, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Children's Express accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Children's Express' 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 Children's Express cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 886-8634 to ask.
What is Children's Express' phone number?
(814) 886-8634.
Where is Children's Express?
417 Laurel Ave, Cresson, PA 16630. The nearest other daycare we list is The Little Red Schoolhouse, 0.2 miles away.