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20550 Route 19 Ste 25, Cranberry Township, PA
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Cranberry Early Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 138
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Cranberry Early Learning Center
Cranberry Early Learning Center is a child care center in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 138 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. It describes its programs: part-time care, pre-k and preschool.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 46 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Preschool / pre-K
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Ages 3-5
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 138 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Ages 3-5 |
|---|---|
| Programs | Part-time care, pre-k and preschool |
| Curriculum | Handwriting without Tears; The Creative Curriculum for Preschool |
| Staff | Professionally trained instructors |
| Discounts | 5% sibling discount, if registered at the same time |
| Licensed capacity | 138 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Cranberry Early Learning Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 138 children
- License number
- #CER-00251609
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 20, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 7 visits · 46 rules in all · 46 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 12
- Health, medication and illness 11
- Safety and hazards 10
- Background checks 4
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Records and paperwork 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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Feb 20, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
3270.33(a) Each staff person meets quals
“The file for Staff Person #1, serving as an assistant group supervisor, is lacking the required 2 years of childcare experience to qualify as an AGS.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2026
3270.37(c) Aides supervised all times
“Staff Person #1, qualified to be an Aide, and Volunteer #2 were observed to be unsupervised, caring for children in the Gymnasium.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2026
Nov 17, 2025Inspection19 rules cited
3270.151(c)(5) Physician/CRNP assessment
“The Health Assessment in the files for Staff #7 and #12 lacked the physician's assessment of the person's suitability to provide childcare.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2026
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The Emergency Contact Forms in the files for Child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, and #10 lacked signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2026
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The files for Staff #8 and #18, contained one written, nonfamily reference and one written, family reference from individuals attesting to the suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2026
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“The file for Staff #2 contained a Health Assessment that stated they had a communicable disease. There was no accompanying documentation stating the condition and the risk it might pose to other exposed to this individual. The file for Staff #7 contained a Health Assessment that did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of the examination.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file for Staff #2 lacked a Health Assessment completed within the previous 24 months. The files for Staff #4, #5, #6, #8, #9, #10, #12, #13, #14, #16, #17, and #18 contained a Health Assessment at the time of inspection, but it was observed they did not have a Health Assessment before their first day working in childcare. The file for Staff #3 lacked a Health Assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2026
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for Staff #1 contained Mandated Reporter Training that was updated in an interval greater than 60 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The file for Staff #2 lacked Fire Safety Training within the previous 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2025
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“The Emergency Contact Forms in the files for Child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, and #10 lacked written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2026
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The Emergency Contact Forms for Child #1, #2, #3, #6 and #7 lacked the address of the child's physician. The Emergency Contact Forms for Child #9 and #10 lacked the name and address of the child's physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2026
3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle
“Trash receptacles in Room 1632 containing human secretions (food wrappers and drink cups) and Room 1633 (yogurt, water bottles, and napkins) were not contained in a closed, plastic-lined receptacle.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“In Room 1631, the was a bottle of white out, labeled "Keep out of the reach of children," that was in a low unlocked drawer.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Although the files for Staff #3, #4, #5, #6, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, #13, #14, #15, #16, #17, and #18 contained National Sex Offender Certificates at the time for Renewal Inspection, it was observed that the files for Staff #3, #4, #5, #6, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, #13, #14, #15, #16, #17, and #18 did not contain National Sex Offender Certificates prior to date of hire. Although the files for Staff #3, #4, #5, #6, #8, #9, #10, #12, #13, #14, #15, #16, #17, and #18 contained Disclosure Statements at the time for Renewal Inspection, it was observed that the files for Staff #3, #4, #5, #6, #8, #9, #10, #12, #13, #14, #15, #16, #17, and #18 did not contain Disclosure Statements prior to date of hire. The file for Staff #6, a minor volunteer, contained a disclosure statement that did not include a witness, parental signature, and date. Although the file for Staff #8 contained a Child Abuse Clearance and FBI Clearance at time of Renewal Inspection it was observed that the file for Staff #8 did not contain a Child Abuse Clearance and FBI Clearance prior to hire. Although the file for Staff #11 contained an FBI Clearance at time of Renewal Inspection it was observed that the file for Staff #11 did not contain an FBI Clearance prior to hire. The files for Staff #6, #9, #12, #15, and #17 lacked FBI Clearances and/or requests for an FBI Clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2026
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“The files for Staff #4, #5, #6, #8, #10, #11, #12, #13, #14, #15, #16, #17, and #18 contained a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at the time of inspection, but it was observed they did not have a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method before their first day working in childcare. The file for Staff #3 lacked documentation of TB screening by the Mantoux method.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2025
3270.31(a) Age and Training
“The file for Facility Person #15, a volunteer, provided documentation that were under 16 years of age.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2025
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“Upon review of the facility's Fire Drill log, the following tests were observed to have been conducted more than 60 days apart: 8/6/25-10/27/25 (82 days).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2025
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“The facility had an expired certificate of compliance posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2025
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The Emergency Plan parent letter lacked plans for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Based on the Fire Detection System Annual Letters, there was a gap in the documentation exceeding 1 year where the smoke detectors were not tested, 1/22/24 and 3/25/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2025
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“The file for Staff #2, lacked documentation of the annual 12 clock hours of childcare training.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2025
Sep 11, 2025Inspection12 rules cited
3270.31(b) Staff person - 18 yrs.
“Facility persons #1, #3 and #4 were observed to be supervising children and functioning as staff persons while a review of their files revealed that they were under the age of 18.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Facility person #1, #3, and #4 and Staff person #2 were observed to be providing care for children, individually and with other groups, without being supervised by a staff qualified to be alone with children. Facility persons #1, #3, and #4 and Staff person #2 have not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: (Health and Safety Basic Training Part 1 and Part 2).”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The files for Facility persons #1, #3, and #4 and Staff person #2 lacked two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2025
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“The files for Facility person #1, #3, and #4 and Staff person #2, who were observed having direct contact with children, lacked Health Assessments and tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2025
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“The files for Facility persons #1, #3, and #4 and Staff person #2 lacked proof of qualifications for education in the form of a diploma, transcript, or letter signed by a representative or the experiential, educational or training entity.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2025
3270.181(a) Each child
“On 9/11/25 approximately 10 School Aged children including 2 Older School Aged children and 8 Younger School Aged children were observed receiving childcare. These 10 children lacked individual records.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“The files for Facility person #1, #3, and #4 and Staff person #2, who were observed having direct contact with children, lacked Health Assessments and tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2025
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“Facility person #3, whom is under 18 years of age and does not qualify as a staff person, was observed to be alone supervising 6 school aged children including 2 Older Schol Aged children and 4 Younger School Aged children from the time the school bus dropped them at the facility until they entered the classroom approximately 2 minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2025
3270.61(c) 40 square feet wall-to-wall
“On 9/11/25 at approximately 4:00 PM, 10 children including 2 Older Schol Aged children and 8 Younger School Aged children were observed receiving care in Grange Hall which is not licensed childcare space.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2025
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“Facility person #3, whom is under 18 years of age and does not qualify as a staff person, was observed to be alone supervising 6 school aged children including 2 Older Schol Aged children and 4 Younger School Aged children from the time the school bus dropped them at the facility until they entered the classroom for approximately 2 minutes, therefore at this time ratio was 0:6.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Facility person #1 lacked an FBI Clearance and National Sex Offender Certificate. The file for Facility persons #3 and #4 and Staff person #2 lacked signed disclosure statements and National Sex Offender Certificates.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2025
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The files for Facility persons #1, #3, and #4 and Staff person #2 did not contain verification of childcare experience, education, and training prior to service at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2025
Nov 1, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“A container of glue sticks labeled, "Small parts: not for children under 3 years," was located on a low shelf in a classroom where 2-year-old children who are still placing objects in their mouths were receiving care.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 26, 2024
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“The waste receptacles located in the boys and girl's restrooms lacked lids.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 26, 2024
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The last documented Emergency Drill was conducted on 11/7/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024
Oct 3, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“During the Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Inspection, it was discovered that the facility has not been providing the parents with the original accidents, injury, and illness reports.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“In Room 1631 and 1635 there was hand sanitizer labeled, "Keep out of Reach of Children," that was observed on a low shelf accessible to the child in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2024
- Aug 28, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Nov 15, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“Observed outlets on Christmas Trees in Room 1631 and Room 1635 that lacked a protective outlet covers. These outlets were accessible to the children in care who were 5 years of age or younger.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2024
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 (8/23/18).”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2024
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The staff file #1 did not contain an evaluation completed within the previous 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2024
3270.66(e) Arts and crafts non-toxic
“Observed a can of shaving cream, labeled keep out of the reach of children, in the cabinet with the other art/craft supplies.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Although Staff #3 and #4 contained Pennsylvania Health and Safety Updated training at the time of the Renewal Inspection it was observed that Staff #3 and #4 had not completed the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Updated by the compliance date of 12/30/22 as set forth in Announcement C-22-06.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2024
3270.131(a) Health information
“The file for Child #1 contained a Health Report that lacked a date and therefore it could not be determined when it was completed.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2024
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“The file for Staff #3, lacked documentation for 1 hour of the required 12 hours of annual childcare training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Observed Clorox Disinfecting Wipes and Wet Ones, labeled Keep out of Reach of Children, on a low shelf in Room 1632 that was accessible to the children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2024
Nov 1, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
3270.133(6) Written consent
“The medication in Room 1633 for Child #1 lacked written parental consent. The medication in Room 1632 for Child #2 lacked written parental consent.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2022
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“In Room 1631, 1632, and 1635 there were surge protectors under the teacher's desk missing multiple outlet covers. These outlets were accessible to children 5 years of age and younger.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2022
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility lacked a written Prevention of Shaken Baby, Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma, and Child Maltreatment Requirements Policy.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2022
Aug 22, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, and #10 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2022
3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated
“Child lunches brought from home containing potentially hazardous foods were not refrigerated.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2022
Aug 22, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, and #10 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2022
3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated
“Child lunches brought from home containing potentially hazardous foods were not refrigerated.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2022
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Nov 4, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“In room 1635, there were several push pins with sharp edges in an unlocked drawer in the teacher's desk that were accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2021
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #1, hired provisionally with a start date of 9-13-21, had an NSOR verification certificate dated 10-13-21 and lacked verification of application for the NSOR verification certificate at their start date to be a provisional hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Cranberry Early Learning Center
Is Cranberry Early Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Cranberry Early Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Cranberry Early Learning Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on February 20, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Cranberry Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 46 rules across 6 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 46 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 Early Learning Center care for?
138, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Cranberry Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Cranberry Early Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Cranberry Early Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (724) 779-4386 to ask.
What is Cranberry Early Learning Center's phone number?
(724) 779-4386.
Where is Cranberry Early Learning Center?
2525 Rochester Rd, Cranberry Township, PA 16066. The nearest other daycare we list is Allie Alligator Lrng Ctr, 0.2 miles away.