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Cranberry Child DVPT Ctr

180 Salina Rd, Seneca, PA 163464.5· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
315
open each week
5 days

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About Cranberry Child DVPT Ctr

Cranberry Child DVPT Ctr is a child care center in Seneca, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 315 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 36 rules across 4 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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
315 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
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Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity315 childrenFrom the state license
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State record

Inspection reports for Cranberry Child DVPT Ctr

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
315 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00245190
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 18, 2026: 9 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 36 rules in all · 36 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 12
  • Building, equipment and play areas 8
  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Background checks 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • 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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  1. Aug 18, 2026Inspection9 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

      “The file for Child #1 did not include an updated health assessment within the last 12 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2026

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “In the Coyotes room, the thermometer in the refrigerator was reading at slightly over 50 degrees. In the Eaglets room, the thermometer in the refrigerator was reading at 50 degrees.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “In the Coyotes room, a bin containing magna tiles was observed to contain 12 cracked tiles, some with semi-exposed magnets. In the Bobcats room, the shelf under the left hall-facing window contained a bin of cardboard blocks, some of which were ripped and/or peeling. In the Black Bears room, a shelf containing various art supplies included a clear plastic bin of play dough. The bin was cracked, creating a sharp edge. A teal plastic bin containing books was observed near a reading chair. This bin was cracked, creating a sharp edge. A shelf to the left of that reading space was observed to contain a clear bin filled with toy cars. The bin was cracked. In the Mountain Lions room, a dollhouse was observed to be in poor repair. To the right of the dollhouse, a light blue bin containing dollhouse accessories was observed. The bin was cracked, creating a sharp edge. In the Eaglets room, a bin of magna tiles was observed on a bookshelf. Five tiles were in poor repair, some with exposed magnets. Another shelf contained a clear bin full of red kinetic sand. The bin had a cracked lid. A shelf under the bulletin board held a clear bin containing dominoes. The bin was cracked, creating a sharp edge. In the Elks room, the art supply shelf held a clear bin labeled with the word "stencils." The bin had a sharp, cracked edge. In the Pheasants room, a large bin stored under the sand table was observed to have a large, rough crack on the lid.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “In the Bunnies room, paint was observed to be peeling under the right hall-facing window. In the Bobcats room, the wall near the rest equipment was observed to have areas of damaged plaster. In the Squirrels room, flaking plaster was observed under the First-Aid kit to the right of the entry door. In the Foxes room, damaged plaster was observed under the right-facing hall window. Another area of damaged plaster was observed on the corner of the wall near the calming area. In the Eaglets room, an area of damaged plaster was observed on the wall to the right of the entry door, under the words "Class Rules." In the Eaglets bathroom, an approximately 4-inch crack was observed in the plaster directly behind the door. In the Elks room, peeling paint was observed on the wall behind the book rack. In the Indoor Play Space, damaged plaster was observed on the wall behind the large sunflower. On the rear left wall, damaged plaster was observed under a communications outlet. In the Indoor Gym, damaged plaster was observed in the following areas: under the audio-visual equipment, to the right of the rear exit and under the right hall-facing window.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “Stained ceiling tiles were observed in the following spaces: - in the Bunnies room: above the diaper changing table and across from the refrigerator (2) - in the Bobcats room: in the bathroom on the right - in the Mountain Lions room: in front of the storage closet (2) - in the Chipmunks room: above the changing table - in the Indoor Play Space: in both bathrooms Also in the Mountain Lions room, to the right of the entry door, a ceiling tile was observed to be missing. In the Chipmunks room, a cracked, sharp faceplate was observed behind the climb-on toyset. In the Elks room, a large, sharp crack was observed at the bottom of the storage closet door near the bathroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “The first-aid kit in the Mountain Lions room did not contain tweezers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2026

    • Background checks

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

      “The file for Staff Person #1 contained an incomplete State Police clearance. The request date was 10/3/2024, but it lacked the dissemination date.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.21 General Health and Safety

      “In the Black Bears room, a drawer to the left of the sink was observed to contain a box cutter. This drawer was not equipped with a child-safety lock, leaving the box cutter accessible to children. In the Mountain Lions room, a drawer to the right of the sink was observed to contain adult scissors. This drawer was also not equipped with a child-safety lock, leaving the scissors accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a) Health information

      “The file for Child #2 lacked an initial health report obtained within 60 days of admission.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2026

  2. Aug 20, 2025Inspection14 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

      “The emergency contact form for Child #1 lacked the address of the child's physician or source of medical care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.131(a)(4) Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance

      “The most recent health report on file for Child #7, a school age child, was dated 10/26/22; completed before the child's initial health report for school attendance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2)/3270.181(c) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “The most recent health report on file for Child #2, a preschool child, dated 6/3/24 is over 12 months old. The most recent health report on file for Child #4, a preschool child, dated 7/23/24 is over 12 months old. The most recent health report on file for Child #6, a preschool child, dated 7/23/24 is over 12 months old.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease

      “The health report on file for Child #5 lacked a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(e) ACIP recommended immunization record

      “The file for Child #3, enrolled more than 60 days, lacked verification of vaccinations in accordance with the ACIP.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “The file for Staff #2 contained a mandated reporter training dated 10/18/24 which was obtained more than 60 months from the previous mandated reporter training dated 4/15/19.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “In the Bunnies Room, Quat Stat 5 Disinfectant, stating "Keep out of reach of children", was sitting on the counter next to the changing table/pad and accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “In the 2 outdoor play spaces utilizing the rubber mulch, the fabric base was exposed creating a hazard; some of the outdoor play surface was not covered with the rubber mulch. Also there were 2 large rocks exposed at the base of one of the play equipment poles.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “In the Coyote Room, there was peeling paint next to the sink and next to the door. In the Squirrel Room, there was peeling paint to the left of the window above the book shelf.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “In the Squirrel Room, there was a broken plastic bin creating a pinching hazard. In the large tree house outdoor play area with the rubber mulch, the rubber pieces on the climbing net were cracked and damaged.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing

      “The facility lacked documentation relating to the protective surface covering in the outdoor play areas utilizing the rubber mulch.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

      “The agreement form for Child #6 lacked the date of admission.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.21 General Health and Safety

      “The gate to the air conditioning units and other mechanical equipment was unlocked and standing open giving children access to an unsafe area including a window well. Children had been out in that space earlier during the fire drill. Director reported that the school age children utilize the play area that the gate opens to as well.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training

      “Staff person #1 completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on 8/5/25 which was after their previous Pediatric first aid and CPR expired in July 2025.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2025

  3. Jul 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 6, 2024Inspection13 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease

      “The most current health assessment on file for child #2 lacks the statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.94(a)(9) Written record

      “The fire drill on file which was conducted on 7/9/24, lacked the number of children who participated in the drill.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “. In the Eaglet Room, observed a large green pillow that the children sit/lay on which was soiled and stained. In the outdoor play space, observed a cracked sand pail in the sand box which causes a pinch point to the children in care. In the Chipmunk room observed a child's climber which was soiled and stained on the carpeted area of the climber”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(a) In child care spaces

      “The Fox room lacked a first-aid kit in the room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2024

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “There was more than 60 months between the previous and most current mandated reporter trainings on file for facility person #1. This is evidenced by the trainings on file dated 8/10/2019 and 8/14/2024.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility

      “The file for staff #2 lacks fire safety training within the past 12 months. There is no fire safety training on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “The file for staff #3 lacks 2.5 hours of child care training for the current annual training year. The file for staff #4 lacks 6 hours of child care training for the current annual training year.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(f) 2 feet apart

      “In the Bunny Room, observed one crib which lacked 2 feet of space on three sides. While a child was not in the crib, staff stated that the way the room was set up is where the rest equipment is located during naps.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “There was more than 12 months between the previous and most current health assessments on file for child #2. This is evidenced by health assessment dates on file of 2/21/23 and 4/6/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy

      “The immunization record on file for child #1 contains 1 of 2 Heb B vaccinations as recommended by the ACIP for the age of the child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(5) Original label

      “Observed Children's Motrin for child #3 which expired 7/2024.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(d) No harsh language

      “On 7/18/24, staff #1 told child #1 that the child was not going to bite staff #1 and stated this in a loud and harsh tone.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “On 7/18/24, staff #1 slapped child #1 on the cheek, pulled the child down and pulled aggressively on the child's arms putting them behind the child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2024

  5. Aug 6, 2024Complaint investigation13 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease

      “The most current health assessment on file for child #2 lacks the statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.94(a)(9) Written record

      “The fire drill on file which was conducted on 7/9/24, lacked the number of children who participated in the drill.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “. In the Eaglet Room, observed a large green pillow that the children sit/lay on which was soiled and stained. In the outdoor play space, observed a cracked sand pail in the sand box which causes a pinch point to the children in care. In the Chipmunk room observed a child's climber which was soiled and stained on the carpeted area of the climber”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(a) In child care spaces

      “The Fox room lacked a first-aid kit in the room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2024

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “There was more than 60 months between the previous and most current mandated reporter trainings on file for facility person #1. This is evidenced by the trainings on file dated 8/10/2019 and 8/14/2024.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility

      “The file for staff #2 lacks fire safety training within the past 12 months. There is no fire safety training on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “The file for staff #3 lacks 2.5 hours of child care training for the current annual training year. The file for staff #4 lacks 6 hours of child care training for the current annual training year.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(f) 2 feet apart

      “In the Bunny Room, observed one crib which lacked 2 feet of space on three sides. While a child was not in the crib, staff stated that the way the room was set up is where the rest equipment is located during naps.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “There was more than 12 months between the previous and most current health assessments on file for child #2. This is evidenced by health assessment dates on file of 2/21/23 and 4/6/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy

      “The immunization record on file for child #1 contains 1 of 2 Heb B vaccinations as recommended by the ACIP for the age of the child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(5) Original label

      “Observed Children's Motrin for child #3 which expired 7/2024.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(d) No harsh language

      “On 7/18/24, staff #1 told child #1 that the child was not going to bite staff #1 and stated this in a loud and harsh tone.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “On 7/18/24, staff #1 slapped child #1 on the cheek, pulled the child down and pulled aggressively on the child's arms putting them behind the child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2024

  6. Aug 24, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “In the Eagle classroom an operating thermometer was not placed in the refrigerator.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “In the Eaglet classroom a wooden block was observed to be broken causing rough edges and sharp corners.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.21 General Health and Safety

      “In the Black Bear classroom a box cutter and container with push pins was observed in a drawer accessible to the children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “The file for staff person #1 lacked a staff evaluation that was completed 12 months from the previous staff evaluation. The staff evaluations in the file were dated 3/8/22 and 3/26/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2023

  7. Jul 18, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  8. Aug 10, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “The file for staff person #1 lacked written evaluation within 12 months of the previous written evaluation. The written evaluations in the file are dated 4/30/21 and 5/1/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2022

    • Background checks

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

      “The file for staff person #2, who was hired as an aide on (See LIS CODE SHEET), lacked an FBI clearance and NSOR clearance within 45 days from the hire date and was not removed from the childcare. The FBI clearance in the file is dated 9/9/22. The NSOR verification certificate in the file is dated 8/9/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2022

  9. Jul 19, 2022InspectionNo rules cited

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 Cranberry Child DVPT Ctr licensed?

Yes. Cranberry Child DVPT Ctr is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Cranberry Child DVPT Ctr last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 18, 2026, with 9 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Cranberry Child DVPT Ctr had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 36 rules across 4 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 36 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 Cranberry Child DVPT Ctr care for?

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

Does Cranberry Child DVPT Ctr accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Cranberry Child DVPT Ctr's 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 Cranberry Child DVPT Ctr cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 676-5779 to ask.

What is Cranberry Child DVPT Ctr's phone number?

(814) 676-5779.

Where is Cranberry Child DVPT Ctr?

180 Salina Rd, Seneca, PA 16346. The nearest other daycare we list is YMCA Younger Days Pre-School Ctr, 5.2 miles away.

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