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Doodle Bugs! Children's Learning Academy

501 Horizon Vue Dr, Canonsburg, PA 153174.6· 107 reviews
licensed capacity
225
open each week
5 days

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About Doodle Bugs! Children's Learning Academy

Doodle Bugs! Children's Learning Academy is a child care center in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 225 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with infant care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp. It says it provides meals.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 25 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSummer campMeals providedCameras for parents
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Hours today
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Licensed capacity
225 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “6:30 am - 6:00 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
CurriculumBravo! Early Childhood Curriculum®
EnrichmentDance, Tae Kwon Do
Daily lifeMeals provided
SafetyCameras / live video for parents (remote viewing of classroom cameras), Outdoor playground
Licensed capacity225 childrenFrom the state license
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State record

Inspection reports for Doodle Bugs! Children's Learning Academy

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
225 children
License number
#CER-00248035
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 2, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 25 rules in all · 25 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 6
  • Health, medication and illness 6
  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Background checks 3
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Records and paperwork 2

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. Feb 2, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51 Similar Age Level

      “On 2/3/26 approximately at 9:00 am staff #1 was alone caring for 11 preschoolers in room 9.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “Based on staff statements, 3 staff were caring for children unsupervised, for up to an hour. The staff had not completed the pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2026

  2. Feb 2, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51 Similar Age Level

      “On 2/3/26 approximately at 9:00 am staff #1 was alone caring for 11 preschoolers in room 9.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “Based on staff statements, 3 staff were caring for children unsupervised, for up to an hour. The staff had not completed the pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2026

  3. Sep 16, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “The two most recent emergency drills on file at the facility were dated 4/17/24 and 6/18/25, more than 12 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “In Classroom 11, peeling paint was observed on the wall behind the children's sink.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.37(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “The record of the required education on file for Staff #4 and Staff #7 to be classified as an aide is an international diploma, not evaluated by an approved evaluator with no equivalency on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “The two most recent State Police clearances on file for Staff #1 are dated 5/19/20 and 5/23/25, more than 60 months apart. The two most recent Child Abuse clearances on file for Staff #1 are dated 5/17/20 and 5/30/25, more than 60 months apart. The two most recent Mandated Reporter trainings on file for Staff #1 are dated 2/5/20 and 3/25/25, more than 60 months apart. The file for Staff #5 and Staff #6 was missing a dissemination date for the Pennsylvania State Police Clearance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2025

    • Background checks

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

      “The file for Staff #3 contained an NSOR clearance dated after the date of hire.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “The two most recent fire safety trainings on file for Staff #2 are dated 7/18/24 and 8/19/25, more than 12 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually

      “The observed emergency plan, dated 6/15/24, had not been reviewed in the past 12 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “The facility's fire detection log included dates 11/26/24-12/31/24, 12/31/24-1/31/25, 2/28/25-3/31/25, 5/1/25-6/30/25, and 7/21/25-8/26/25, all more than 30 days apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2025

  4. Sep 17, 2024Inspection15 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “The file for Staff person #7 includes verification of First Aid/CPR training dated 12/5/23, after the expiration date of 10/27/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2024

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “The file for Staff person #1 contained a state police clearance for a volunteer. Staff person #5 did not complete the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet); the training was competed on 6/19/23. Staff person #6 did not complete the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet); the training was competed on 7/3/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(b) Original container

      “Classroom 8 was observed to have an unlabeled spray bottle containing a red liquid.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “The first-aid kit in classroom #7 appeared to be missing tweezers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “The left toilet and changing table in classroom 8 was missing a hand washing sign, the left toilet in classroom 9 was missing a hand washing sign, the right toilet in classroom 11 was missing a hand washing sign.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “Cracked magnet tiles were observed in classroom 8 which can cause sharp edges and pinch points.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(a) Each child emergency contact person

      “The emergency contact form for child #1 was missing the emergency contact phone number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “The emergency contact form for child #1 was missing release persons address and release persons phone number. The emergency contact form for child #5 was missing release person's address.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months

      “The health assessments on file for Child #2 dated 1/28/23 and 2/2/24, were more than six months apart for a child under the age of 2. The health assessments on file for Child #4 dated 10/3/23 and 6/7/24, were more than six months apart for a child under the age of 2.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “The health assessment on file for Child #3 was missing a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “The Health assessment on file for staff person #2 is dated 11/2/21 and the most recent health assessment does not include a date.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(3)/3270.192(3) Exam communicable disease/Health assessment, TB test

      “The current health assessment on file for Staff #3 and Staff person #4 indicates that the staff person has a communicable/contagious disease, with no additional information given.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “The financial agreement on file for child #5 was last reviewed on 2/13/24, which is over 6 months ago.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “The parent letter portion of the emergency plan was missing accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “The Health and Safety professional development training on file for Staff person #5 is dated 5/18/23, more than 90 days from their start date (SEE LIS CODE SHEET).”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2024

  5. Sep 12, 2023Inspection15 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “The file for staff # 3 lacked 7 out of 12 required hours of annual childcare training, from 12/19/21 to 12/19/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51/3270.113(a)(1) Similar Age Level/Staff assigned to specific children

      “Around 9:00 am staff # 8 was caring for 11 preschooler children in room 12. About a minute later staff # 9 enter the classroom with 3 additional children and two parent drop- off two more children. CR gave few minutes to the staff to gather their assigned children. CR ask each staff to pointed and named each child in their group. Staff # 8 claimed 8 children and staff # 9 clamed 7 children. There was one child that was not claimed. The staff counted 15 children, however there were 16 in total.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “The first - aid kit in room 9 lacked gauze pads.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “There were 3 clear cracked lids in room #10. There was a cracked clear bin in room # 9.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2023

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “The refrigerator temperature was 50 degrees in room # 1.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.111(a) Written plan

      “Room # 10 lacked a written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “The file for child # 3 a preschooler lacked an updated Health Report. The previous report is dated. 7/13/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “The files for child # 1 is missing a dose of the influenza vaccine. The files for child #2 is missing a dose of the DTAP vaccine.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.18(a) On file at facility

      “The facility Liability Insurance report lacked the name and address of the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “The file for staff # 1 contained a current health assessment dated 8/15/22. The Initial health assessment was obtained more than 12 months prior to providing service in a childcare setting. The file for staff # 2 contained a current health assessment dated 5/11/23. The Initial health assessment was obtained more than 12 months prior to providing service in a childcare setting. The file for staff # 4 contained a current health assessment dated 1/23/23. The Initial health assessment was obtained more than 12 months prior to providing service in a childcare setting.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2023

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.161(c) Food served discarded

      “There was a bottle with milk on top of the counter. The milk was not discarded.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2023

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.166(4) Bottles labeled

      “There were 4 unlabeled sippy cups in room # 9.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “The files for staff # 5 contained a current Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR certificate that was taken after 90 day of initial employment. Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. The certificates for staff # 5 is date 5/18/23. The files for staff # 7 contained a current Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR certificate that was taken after 90 day of initial employment. Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. The certificates for staff # 7 is date 12/21/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2023

    • Background checks

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

      “The file for staff # 6 lacked the FBI clearance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “According to the Fire Detection System Test Log, the tests were greater than 30 days apart from 7/27/23 to 8/31/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2023

  6. Mar 2, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.111(a) Written plan

      “The playroom was missing a written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “There was a cracked clear bin holding magnet cars and trucks toys in the playroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2023

  7. Sep 27, 2022Inspection20 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “The file for child # 6 a preschooler lacked an updated health report . The previous report was dated 8/16/21.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “The files for child # 1,2,3,4,5,6 and 7 have an emergency contact and agreement form that were not updated in a 6 months period.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “The files for child # 4,,6 and 7 lacked the home addresses and work telephone numbers of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2022

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “The thermometer in the refrigerator in room # 1 was showing 48° F.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2022

    • Transportation

      3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points

      “The facility lacked the letters notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 12, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “There was a clear cracked bin in room # 10. There was a clear cracked bin and broken instrument exposing splinters in room # 11.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “There was peeling paint on the wing coding wall and on the back door in room # 4. Paint will be touched up by 10/14”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “There was a light panel hanging off above the housekeeping play area in room # 10. There was a shed in the preschool playground that was damage, the bottom right side corner is split and bend creating sharp edges. On back of the shed, on the right corner the wall is pulling off. There was a hole on the poured in place rubber ground surface by the red slide.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “The first - aid kit in room # 6 lacked soap. The first - aid kit in room # 7 lacked tape. The first - aid kit in room #8 lacked gloves. The first - aid kit in room # 11 lacked gloves.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff persons # 1 and 2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): 3270.31(f)(1)-(9).”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “The file for staff # 3 lacked fire safety training. The staff start date was 8/30/21.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.135(c) Diapering area not used for food prep

      “Staff #4 was observed washing her hands after diapering a child, in a sink that contained a sippy cup and bibs.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers

      “Staff persons # 3,4,5 and 6 kept a soiled diaper on the changing table until they were done with the diaper change, instead of discarding it immediately into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 12, 2022

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.161(c) Food served discarded

      “There was milk, pears and french toast from breakfast that was not discarded, on the sink counter in room # 9. According to staff, breakfast is served at 8:30 am and the food was still in the room at 9:45 am.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2022

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated

      “In room # 11 was a lunch box with a pesto and cheese sandwich that was not refrigerated. In room # 9 was a lunch box with a mayo sandwich that was not refrigerated.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

      “The files for Child # 8 lacks documentation of a current influenza immunization as recommended by the ACIP”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2022

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(f) 2 feet apart

      “In room # 2 there were 3 infants sleeping in cribs that did not have at least 2 feet of space as required on three sides while the equipment is in use . In room # 1 there was a n infant sleeping in a crib that did not have at least 2 feet of space as required on three sides while the equipment is in use .”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “The operator was not maintaining a written log for testing the fire detection system every 30 days.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 12, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “The file for staff # 2, lacked 8 out of 12 required hours of annual child care training, from 12/19/20 to 12/19/21.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “There was a babyganics sunscreen expired on 12/2021, label" keep out of reach of children" in a Childs back pack in room # 10 . There was a Gold Bond hand cream label " keep out of reach of children" on top of the sink counter in room # 10.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2022

  8. Dec 15, 2021Inspection7 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(f) 2 feet apart

      “Less than 2 feet were observed on 3 sides of a crib with a sleeping infant in Room 1.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2021

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles

      “SECOND VIOLATION. The toilet area of Room 5 lacked a lidded waste receptacle. Previously cited on SIN-00195091 on 10/25/21.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2021

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “SECOND VIOLATION. The first-aid kit in Room 12 was observed to lack gloves. Previously cited on SIN-00195091 on 10/25/21.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2021

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “Upon assessment of supervision and ratio in the playroom on 12/15/21 at 10:20 AM, one child was observed with an individual reported to be a therapist for the child. No staff were present in the room with the child and therapist. The therapist was not listed as a release person on the emergency contact form and a parent had not signed a release form for the child to be released to the therapist from the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2021

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children

      “SECOND VIOLATION. The first-aid kit in Room 12 was accessible to children in a low unlocked cubby. Previously cited on SIN-00195091 on 10/25/21.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2021

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51 Similar Age Level

      “Upon assessment of supervision and ratio in the playroom on 12/15/21 at 10:20 AM, one YT child was observed with an individual reported to be a therapist for that child. No staff were present in the room with the child and therapist. The therapist was not listed as a release person on the emergency contact form and a parent had not signed a release form for the child to be released to the therapist from the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2021

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “Upon assessment of supervision and ratio in the playroom on 12/15/21 at 10:20 AM, one child was observed with an individual reported to be a therapist for the child. No staff were present in the room with the child and therapist. The therapist was not listed as a release person on the emergency contact form and a parent had not signed a release form for the child to be released to the therapist from the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2021

  9. Oct 25, 2021Inspection30 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers

      “During two observed diaper changes in Room 4, staff did not use the hands-free mechanism of the diaper can to discard of the soiled diapers, but used their hand to open the lid of the can.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2021

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “The file for Staff #9 contained a health assessment dated more than 12 months prior to initial employment in a child care position at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2021

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.152 Adult Hygiene

      “After an observed diaper change in Room 7, the staff did not wash their hands before moving on the next task of entering the time of change into the iPad.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2021

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(b) Parent receives original

      “The files for Child #1,#2, #3, #4 and #5 contained original agreements.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2021

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “The file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact form which lacked the work address and telephone number of the enrolling parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2021

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “The right side bath in Room 12 was observed to lack a handwashing sign.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2021

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “The file for Child #2 contained an emergency contact form which lacked the child's health insurance policy number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2021

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(c) Each child care space

      “Emergency contact forms were not present on the large PG for the 18 PS children whom were being cared for in that child care space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2021

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(f) Emergency plan

      “According to operator report, the observed emergency plan was not sent to the county emergency management agency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2021

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “The first-aid kits in Room 6 and 12 were observed to lack gloves.”
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children

      “The first-aid kits in Room 2, 6 , !0 and 12 were accessible to children in low unlocked cubbies.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(a) In child care spaces

      “Room 5 was observed to lack a first-aid kit.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2021

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “Two toxic Catchmaster Mouse and Insect Glue Boards labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children was observed on the floor by the back door of Room 5.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2021

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “The file for Staff #1, designated as an AGS, contained documentation of a high school diploma, one year of prior experience and 9 credit hours in a related field, qualifying the employee as an Aide. The file for Staff #6, designated as an AGS, contained an unrelated bachelors degree and 21 credits in a related field, qualifying the employee as an Aide. The file for Staff #11, designated as an AGS, contained an unrelated bachelor's degree and 12 related credits, qualifying the employee as an Aide. The file for Staff #12, designated as an AGS, contained an unrelated associate's degree and 26 related credits, qualifying the employee as an Aide.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2021

    • Background checks

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

      “The file for Staff #2 contained an NSOR clearance dated after the first day of employment in a child care position, and lacked an application for NSOR. The file for Staff #3 contained documentation of residence outside of PA in the last 5 years yet lacked applications for, nor complete clearances, for the state of residence. The file for Staff #4 contained a child abuse clearance and application for child abuse clearance dated after the first day of employment in a child care position. The file for Staff #5 lacked an FBI clearance and contained a receipt for fingerprint. The employee's provisional hire period ended without the FBI clearance being obtained, and without the employee being removed from care. The file for Staff #7 contained an NSOR clearance and application for NSOR dated after the first day of employment in a child care position. The file for Staff #8 lacked an NSOR clearance and contained an application for NSOR. The employee's provisional hire period ended without the NSOR clearance being obtained and without the employee being removed from care. The file for Staff #10 lacked an FBI clearance nor receipt of fingerprint for FBI clearance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2021

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.111(b) Posted in group space

      “A written plan of daily activities was not posted in Room 6.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2021

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “A crib with a sleeping infant was observed to be unlabeled in Room 2. The cots in Room 7 were observed to be labeled with numbers which did not correspond to names of napping children on the cot number/name list. The cots in Room #10 were observed to be labeled with numbers, yet there lacked a list of corresponding children names for those cots.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2021

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.27(d) Plan posted

      “The emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location in the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2021

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

      “A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not present with the children in care on the large PG.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2021

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

      “Instructions for contacting the western region child care office were not provided to the parents.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2021

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.171(c) Safe routes posted

      “Written notification of safe routes were not posted at a conspicuous location in the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2021

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

      “The file for Child #3 contained a record of immunization history which lacked a current influenza vaccination.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2021

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(3) Name on bottle

      “An observed Benadryl in the office area was labeled "Extra" and reported to not be intended for a specific child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2021

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles

      “The toilet areas of Rooms 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13 lacked a lidded waste receptacle.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.134(a) Child's hands washed

      “After an observed diaper change in Room 7, the staff did not wash the child's hands.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2021

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons

      “The file for Child #1 contained an agreement which lacked the child's release persons.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2021

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times

      “The file for Child #1 contained an agreement which lacked the child's times of care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2021

    • Safe sleep

      3270.119 Infant sleep position

      “An infant was observed sleeping on a boppy pillow on the floor of Room 2, with no attempt to move the sleeping infant during the inspection of the room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2021

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “During assessment of supervision and ratio in Room 2 on 10/25/21 at 10:30 AM, Staff #12 and Staff #11 both reported they did not have groups assigned. There were 7 infants in the room at this time. When asked to name their supervisory groups, again both staff stated they did not have a group. The Director then entered and trained the staff on supervisory groups, assigned groups, and the staff named them.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2021

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “The thermometers in the refrigerators of Room 1, 2 and 3 measured 48 degrees. The refrigerator in Room 5 lacked a thermometer.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 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 Doodle Bugs! Children's Learning Academy licensed?

Yes. Doodle Bugs! Children's Learning Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Doodle Bugs! Children's Learning Academy last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on February 2, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Doodle Bugs! Children's Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 25 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 25 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 Doodle Bugs! Children's Learning Academy care for?

225, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Doodle Bugs! Children's Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Doodle Bugs! Children's Learning Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Doodle Bugs! Children's Learning Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (724) 740-9190 to ask.

What is Doodle Bugs! Children's Learning Academy's phone number?

(724) 740-9190.

Where is Doodle Bugs! Children's Learning Academy?

501 Horizon Vue Dr, Canonsburg, PA 15317. The nearest other daycare we list is Love and Grace Child Care, 0.4 miles away.

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