Little House Learning Ctr
7021 Crider Rd Ste 206, Mars, PA
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Doodle Bugs! Children's Learning Academy
- licensed capacity
- 164
- 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 Mars, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 164 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.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 61 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Child care center
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- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 164 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
|---|---|
| Approach | Play-based |
| Curriculum | Bravo! Early Childhood Curriculum |
| Enrichment | Dance and Tae Kwon Do |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Licensed capacity | 164 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
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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
- 164 children
- License number
- #CER-00243981
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 22, 2026: 8 rules cited
Rules cited on 9 of 9 visits · 61 rules in all · 58 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 11
- Health, medication and illness 10
- Records and paperwork 10
- Safety and hazards 10
- Supervision and ratios 9
- Background checks 4
- Safe sleep 3
- Food and nutrition 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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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Jun 22, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“The health assessment on file for Facility Person #1 indicated the person had a communicable disease, but no further information was provided. The health assessment on file for Facility Person #2 did not include information on an exam for communicable disease.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2026
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“The initial pediatric first aid & CPR training documented and on file for Facility Persons #3 and #6 were each completed more than 90 days after their respective start dates.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2026
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The initial health assessment on file for Facility Person #4 was completed more than 12 months prior to their start date. The current health assessment on file for Facility Person #5 was completed more than 24 months after the previous health assessment on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2026
3270.124(f) Updated every 6 months
“The current emergency contact form on file for child #1 was reviewed and updated by a parent in writing more than 6 months after the previous review date.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2026
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“The agreement on field for child #2 did not specify the date of the child's admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2026
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“The daily activity schedule was not posted in Room 7.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The criminal history clearance on file for Facility Person #7 was incomplete (not dated).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2026
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“There were no handwashing signs at the toilets in the restrooms in Room 9 .”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2026
May 5, 2026Visit1 rule cited
3270.20(b) Mail or deliver written report to regional office within 72 hours
“On 4/24/26, an accident occurred at the facility involving a child that was treated at a hospital emergency room. A complete written report of the accident was not submitted to the regional office until 5/5/26 (via PELICAN).”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2026
Jan 29, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #1, Staff person #2, Staff person #3, and Staff person #4 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid and CPR training; All staff have since completed the training on 1/6/26. Staff person #3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Mandated Reporter Training and Health and Safety Training; Staff person #3 has since completed the trainings on 12/22/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“In Classroom 1, Classroom 3, Classroom 6, Classroom 7, and Classroom 9, the cabinet floors underneath the sinks were observed to not have been kept clean as evidenced by having one or more of the following: pieces of brown/black debris, small black granular spots, and yellowish, brown/black staining.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2026
Jan 29, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #1, Staff person #2, Staff person #3, and Staff person #4 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid and CPR training; All staff have since completed the training on 1/6/26. Staff person #3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Mandated Reporter Training and Health and Safety Training; Staff person #3 has since completed the trainings on 12/22/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“In Classroom 1, Classroom 3, Classroom 6, Classroom 7, and Classroom 9, the cabinet floors underneath the sinks were observed to not have been kept clean as evidenced by having one or more of the following: pieces of brown/black debris, small black granular spots, and yellowish, brown/black staining.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2026
Jun 18, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The mandated reporter training completed by Facility Person #2, employed at the facility more than 90 days, was not an approved mandated reporter training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2025
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“There were sharp adult scissors in an unlocked drawer in Room 8, accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“In the Doodleville room, there was an unlocked storage closet with toxics including sunscreen, glass cleaner, disinfectant and cleaning wipes, accessible to children in care. In Room 6 there was diaper cream in an unlocked cabinet under the changing table, accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2025
3270.123(a)/3270.182(8) Signed /Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“There was no agreement on file for child #1. The original agreement was on file for child #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The documentation of smoke detector testing on file indicated that testing was completed on 1/3/25 then next on 2/26/25, and also on 4/10/25 and next on 5/15/25. Testing is required to be completed at least every 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2025
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“There was no daily activity schedule for the group posted in the Doodleville room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2025
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“Facility Person #1 was classified by a group supervisor. There was documentation of an associates degree in a related field on file for Facility Person #1, but no documentation of child care experience (2 years required for the classification.) Facility Person #4 was classified as a group supervisor based on completion of a related degree. There was a bachelors degree on file for Facility Person #4 but no documentation of the field of study in which the bachelors degree was earned. There was also documentation of at least 30 related credits on file for Facility Person #4, but no child care experience documented. Facility Person #6 was classified as the facility's director with documentation of a related degree on file. There was no child care experience documented and on file for Facility Person #6. (One year required for the classification).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2025
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Documentation of the completed pediatric first aid & CPR trainings on file for Facility Persons #2 and #7 indicate the trainings were each completed more than 90 days after their respective start dates.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2025
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Documentation of the required pre-service health and safety trainings on file for Facility Persons # 3 and #5 indicate the trainings were each completed more than 90 days after their respective start dates.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2025
Dec 12, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“The health assessment on file for Facility Person # 2 indicated the staff person had a communicable disease, but did not include further information.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2025
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“The hot water temperature at sinks used by children in Room 2 and Room 4 was measured to be 116° F.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2025
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“Facility Person #1 was classified as an assistant group supervisor. Facility Person #4 was classified as an aide. For each of these staff, there was insufficient documentation of the required child care experience on file based on the staff person's documented education. Facility Person #5 was classified as an assistant group supervisor without the education required to be completed documented on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“There was no NSOR clearance on file for Facility Person #2, employed at the facility more than 45 days..”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“The TB test completed and on file for Facility Person #3 was completed more than 12 months prior to their start date in a child care position.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2025
Jun 20, 2024Inspection27 rules cited
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Documentation of pediatric first aid & CPR training on file for Facility Person #7 indicate the training was completed more than 90 days after their start date.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2024
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The agreement on file for child #6 was not reviewed and updated by a parent in writing in the previous 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2024
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“There was an infant's bottle not labeled with the child's name in Room 2.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2024
3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated
“A bottle of milk was in a child's lunch box in Room 8. The child retrieved the bottle to take it to their rest mat at naptime.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2024
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“The health assessment on file for Facility Person #2 did not include the information regarding the exam for communicable disease.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024
3270.135(e) 2 hour diaper check
“According to documentation in the classrooms and confirmation by staff in the following circumstances children's diapers were not checked and changed if necessary at least every 2 hours: -In Room 1 there was a child whose diaper was changed/checked at 10:40 and then again at 1:00. -In Room 2 there was a child whose diaper was changed/checked at 9:25 then again at 12:00. -In Room 4 there were two children changed/checked at approximately 9:05 than again at 11:43 and 11:54. -In Room 6 there was a child changed/checked at 9:05 and then at 11:30.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2024
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“There was a changing table in Room 7 outside of a restroom. The trash can used for diaper disposal when children are changed on the changing table was located inside the restroom, resulting in the need to open the door to the restroom to dispose of the diaper. This process is not hands-free.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2024
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The current health assessments on file for children #2, #3 and #4 were completed more than 12 months after the previous health assessments on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2024
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“The medical emergency transportation plan was not posted conspicuously in Room 4 and Room 9.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2024
3270.123(b) Parent receives original
“The original agreements were on file for children #1 -#8.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2024
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“There was no child service report completed in the last 6 months on file for child #6.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2024
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“SECOND CITATION; PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 5/1/24: At approximately 10:40 AM, Facility Persons #1 and #11 were supervising 10 young toddlers in Room 3. When Facility Person #11 was asked to identify the children they were supervising , they consulted a list of the names of the children in their group to point out the children. Facility Person #11 misidentified one of child on the list, reading the name incorrectly and pointing out a child by another name, and then said they didn't know which of the children in the room was one of the other children on their list.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“SECOND CITATION; PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 5/1/24: At approximately 12:40 in the Schoolage room, Facility Persons #9 and #10 were supervising a group of 7 preschoolers and 8 young schoolagers in the gym. There were 3 young schoolagers in a lofted area, sitting with their backs to a wall where they were unable to be seen by the staff in the classroom, due to the positioning of the staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2024
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“The daily activity schedule was not posted in Room 8.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2024
3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually
“Documentation indicates the emergency plan was reviewed in June of 2022 then again in April of2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2024
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“There were cots in Room 3 that were shared by children who attend on different days and not labeled with their names or cleaned between each use. The mats in Room 8 were labeled with numbers,. but there was no chart in the room to indicate which number corresponded to which child. In Room 9 one child was using a mat that was labeled with another child's name and another child was using a mat that wasn't labeled.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2024
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid kit in the Schoolage Room did not contain scissors.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2024
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“First aid kits were accessible to children in cubbies within their reach in the School-age Room and Rooms 6, 7, 8 and 9.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2024
3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted
“The emergency numbers were not posted by the phone in Room 4 and Room 9.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“The following toxics, labeled "keep out of reach of children" were accessible to children: -hand sanitizer clipped to the outside of a first aid kit in a cubby in Room 6 -"wound wash" in a cubby in Room 7 -diaper cream n an unlocked cabinet under a changing table in Room 7 -diaper cream in a bin in on a low shelf near the restroom in Room 8”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2024
3270.35(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) Group sup qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“Facility Person #6 was classified as a group supervisor without documentation of the required education for the classification on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“There were no clearances on file from a state in which Facility Person #5 lived within the previous 5 years. The NSOR clearance on file for Facility Person #5 was completed more than 45 days after their start date. The mandated reporter trainings documented on file for Facility Persons #5 and #8 were each completed more than 90 days after their respective start dates.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Documentation of the required pre-service health & safety training on file for Facility Persons #5, #7, and #8 indicate the training was completed more than 90 days after each facility person's start date.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“Current firesafety training documented and on file for Facility Persons # 1, #3, and #4 was completed more than 12 months after the previous firesafety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2024
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The letter to the families explaining the facility's emergency plan does not include information regarding the plan for a lockdown or accommodations in the event of an emergency..”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2024
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The most recent documentation of emergency plan training on file for Facility Person #6 was dated 5/19/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2024
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“SECOND CITATION; PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 4/25/24: There was one cot in Room 7 and four mats in Room 9 that were in use without at least 2 feet of space on three sides.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2024
Apr 25, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #7 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric first-aid/CPR training. Staff person #2 completed the following required pre-service training on 12-27-23 that was over 90 days after their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety Training in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1-9). Staff person #3 completed the following required pre-service training on 12-29-23 that was over 90 days after their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety Training in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1-9). Staff person #4 completed the following required pre-service training on 2-23-24 that was over 90 days after their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety Training in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1-9). Staff person #6 completed the following required pre-service training on 2-22-23 that was over 90 days after their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety Training in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1-9). Staff person #7 completed the following required pre-service training on 12-22-23 that was over 90 days after their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety Training in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1-9). Staff person #1 and #5 completed the following required pre-service training on 10-5-23 that was over 90 days after their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric first-aid/CPR training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“According to the log, the operator did not manually test the interconnected fire detection system in the facility at least once every 30 days on multiple occasions within the last year.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“In room #5 during naptime, there were 3 children observed on cots that lacked 2 feet of space on three sides. In room #8 during naptime, there were 2 children observed on cots that lacked 2 feet of space on three sides.”
Mar 28, 2024Visit6 rules cited
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“* Child #1 was left unattended in the classroom, for a period of 11 minutes, when Staff #1 and Staff #2 were transitioning the children from the classroom to the gym. During that time, the staff to child ratio was 0:1.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2024
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“* Child #1 was left unattended in the classroom, for a period of 11 minutes, when Staff #1 and Staff #2 were transitioning the children from the classroom to the gym. During that time, the staff to child ratio was 0:1.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2024
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“Child #1 was left unattended in the classroom, for a period of 11 minutes, when Staff #1 and Staff #2 were transitioning the children from the classroom to the gym. During that time, the staff to child ratio was 0:1.”
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“* Child #1 was left unattended in the classroom, for a period of 11 minutes, when Staff #1 and Staff #2 were transitioning the children from the classroom to the gym. During that time, the staff to child ratio was 0:1.”
Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“Child #1 was left unattended in the classroom, for a period of 11 minutes, when Staff #1 and Staff #2 were transitioning the children from the classroom to the gym. During that time, the staff to child ratio was 0:1.”
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“Child #1 was left unattended in the classroom, for a period of 11 minutes, when Staff #1 and Staff #2 were transitioning the children from the classroom to the gym. During that time, the staff to child ratio was 0:1.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2024
Jun 21, 2023Inspection20 rules cited
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The most recent 6-month review signature for the financial agreement on file for Child #1, #2, #3, #5, #6, is dated more than 6 months ago. The most recent 6-month review signature for the financial agreement on file for Child #7 is dated more than 6 months after the previous 6-month review signature.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file for Staff person #3 includes only 1 written nonfamily reference.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2023
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The initial health assessment on file for Child #6, with an enrollment date of 6/5/22, is dated 10/25/22, more than 60 days after enrollment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2023
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The file for Staff person #2 includes a staff evaluation dated 12/22/22, more than 12 months after hire (See LIS Code sheet). The two most recent staff evaluations on file for Staff person #8 are dated 7/20/21 and 3/18/23, more than 12 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2023
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid kit in Room 4, Room 6, and Room 7 did not include tape. The first aid kit in Room 8 did not include gauze. or scissors”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“There were two holes in the poured surface of the preschool playground, near the climber and the trash can. There was a plastic guard on the outer side of the fence near the dumpster area in the preschool playground that was broken and frayed.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2023
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“There was no written daily activity schedule in Room 3 and Room 4.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2023
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The emergency contact form on file for Child #5 does not include the telephone number for the child's pediatrician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2023
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“A child was observed receiving care in Room 4 without their emergency contact form being in the classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2023
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The most recent health assessments on file for Child #4, who is a Young Toddler, is dated 11/14/22 and 9/20/22, more than 6 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2023
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #2, who is a preschool age child, are dated 12/30/20 and 3/16/22, more than 1 year apart and more than 1 year ago,”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2023
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The most recent influenza vaccination on file for Child #1, who is 4 years old, is dated 10/25/21, more than 1 year ago, and is recommended annually by the ACIP. The immunization record on file for Child #4, who is 13 months old, includes 2 of 3 DTAP vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; 2 of 3 HIB vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; and 2 of 3 Pneumococcal vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; and includes 0 influenza vaccinations, recommended annually by the ACIP.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2023
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #4 were dated 10/14/20 and 4/19/23, more than 24 months apart. The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #8 were dated 3/10/21 and 4/28/23, more than 24 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2023
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“The file for staff person #1 was observed not to contain the results of a Tuberculosis test result being completed within 12 months prior to date of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET).”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2023
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.192(3) Exam communicable disease/Health assessment, TB test
“The current health assessment on file for Staff person #12 indicates that the staff person has a communicable/contagious disease, with no additional information given.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The emergency plan on site does not include provisions regarding continuity of operations, required as of 7/1/22, as per Announcement C-22-04.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2023
3270.31(e)(1)(iii)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for Staff person #8, did not include verification of 12 hours of annual training between 3/18/22-3/18/23, as per Announcement C-21-09.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #1 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/Pediatric CPR and Get Started with Center-based Care: Building Blocks for Quality. Pediatric First Aid/Pediatric CPR was completed on 12/15/22 and Get Started with Center-based Care: Building Blocks for Quality was completed on 5/15/23. Staff person #2 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/Pediatric CPR; the training was completed on 5/26/22 Staff person #3 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/Pediatric CPR; the training was completed on 12/15/22. Staff person #7 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/Pediatric CPR; the training was completed on 5/2/23. Staff person #9 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Get Started with Center-based Care: Building Blocks for Quality; the training was completed on6/1/23. Staff person #10 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Get Started with Center-based Care: Building Blocks for Quality.; the training was completed on 5/11/23. The file for Staff person #6 includes verification of First Aid/CPR training dated 5/2/23, after the expiration date of 12/31/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #9 has acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2023
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #3 did not complete the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet); the training was completed on 12/16/22. The Disclosure statement on file for Staff person #5 is not dated, making it invalid. The 2 most recent mandated reporter training certificates on file for Staff person #11 are dated 10/7/17 and 12/9/22, more than 60 months apart. The file for Staff person #11 includes criminal history clearances dated 9/18/17 and 9/25/22; child abuse clearances dated 9/25/17 and 10/17/22; and FBI clearances dated 9/26/17 and 9/27/22, all more than 60 months apart. The Disclosure statement on file for Staff person #12 is dated after the hire date (See LIS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2023
Show 3 earlier visits
May 23, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“Based on a self-report and investigation, it was confirmed that staff person #1 picked up Child #1 by the arm, lifting him approximately 2-3 feet off the ground, to remove him from another child when they were fighting over a toy.”
Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2023
Sep 12, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
3270.52/3270.55(a) Mixed Age Level/Toddler and preschool children
“During a ratio review during an unannounced monitoring inspection on 9/12/22, at approximately 1:30 PM, a staff member in Room #5 was observed alone with 3 young toddlers and 8 older toddlers during naptime, making her over ratio.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2022
Jun 23, 2022Inspection29 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“There were 4 holes in the wall with exposed plaster/drywall in the school-age room in the cubby area under the television. There were 3 holes in the wall with exposed plaster/drywall in the school-age room in the cubby area on the left above the hooks and one hole on the right wall in the cubby area.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2022
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“There was no handwashing sign at the toilet in the 1st bathroom in Room 9.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2022
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“There was a cracked yellow bucket in the sandbox in the preschool/school age playground with sharp edges that could cause injury.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2022
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“Rooms #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, and #8 contained rest equipment that was not labeled for the use by a specific child.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2022
3270.111(a) Written plan
“There was no daily activity schedule posted in Room #6, #8, and the school-age room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2022
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“At 12:44 PM, a child was observed napping in Room 9 with his face covered by a blanket so that his face could not be seen by a staff member.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2022
3270.124(b)(1) Child's name, birth date
“The emergency contact form on file for Child #4 does not include the child's birthdate.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2022
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The emergency contact form on file for Child #3 does not include the address for the child's pediatrician/source for medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2022
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 and #8 does not include the work address and/or telephone number for the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2022
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“The file for Child #2 does not include written parental permission for the facility to obtain emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2022
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact form on file for Child #3, #5, #6, and #9 does not include a complete address for all listed release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2022
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“Two children were observed receiving care in Room 4 without their emergency contact forms being in the classroom. Two children were observed receiving care in Room 8 without their emergency contact forms being in the classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2022
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The file for Child #4, enrolled 10/11/21, does not include a 6 month review signature for the emergency contact form and financial agreement. The file for Child #8, enrolled 3/4/21, does not include a 6 month review signature for the financial agreement. The file for Child #9, enrolled 5/3/21, does not include a 6 month review signature for the emergency contact form and financial agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2022
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The immunization record on file for Child #2, who is 16 months old, includes 3 of 4 Pneumococcal vaccines and 0 influenza vaccines recommended for a child this age by the ACIP. The immunization record on file for Child #4, who is 22 months old, includes 3 of 4 DTAP vaccines recommended for a child this age by the ACIP. The most recent influenza shot on file for Child #7, who is 5 years old, is dated 2/12/20, more than 1 year ago, but is recommended annually by the ACIP.”
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“The health assessment on file for Child #7 does not indicate if the child is free from contagious disease and may participate in child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2022
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“While observing diaper changes in Rooms 3 and 4, it was observed that the children's hands were not washed following the diaper change.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2022
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“While observing diaper changes in Rooms 3, 6, and 8, staff were observed opening the hands free can for diaper disposal with their hands.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2022
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“The current health assessment on file for Staff person #15 does not indicate if the staff person was examined for communicable disease.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2022
3270.151(c)(5) Physician/CRNP assessment
“The health assessment on file for Staff person #15 does not include the physician or health care professional's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2022
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The file for Child #2 does not include written parental permission for the facility to administer minor first aid procedures.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2022
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The initial health assessment on file for Child #4, with an enrollment date of 10/11/21, is dated 2/7/22, more than 90 days after enrollment, as per Announcement C-20-04.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2022
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff persons #2, #5, #6, #7, #10, #12, #13, #14 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Get Started with Center-Based Care-Building Blocks for Quality. Staff person #9 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Get Started with Center-Based Care-Building Blocks for Quality; the training was completed on 6/8/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2022
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #7, #15 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/Pediatric CPR training. Staff person #14 did not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/Pediatric CPR training; the training was completed 2/26/22.”
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #1 was observed not to contain documentation of application of an Washington state criminal history clearance prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #12 and #16 was observed not to contain documentation of application of an NSOR certificate prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2022
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #6 did not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet); the training was competed on 3/28/22. Staff person #7, #9, #14 have not completed the the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2022
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for Staff person #4, and #16, classified as a group supervisor, does not include a bachelor's degree in education or a related human services field; a bachelor's degree including 30 credit hours in education or a human services field and 1 year of experience with children; or an associate's degree in education, or a related human services field and 2 years of experience with children; or an associate's degree, including 30 credit hours in education or a related human services field and 3 years of experience with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2022
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid kit in Room 3 was observed to not contain scissors. The first aid kit in Room 4 was observed to not contain soap. The first aid kit in Room 8 was observed to not contain tape.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2022
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #3 were dated 2/28/20 and 5/11/22, more than 24 months apart. The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #8 were dated 1/24/19 and 6/14/21, more than 24 months apart. The file for staff person #10 was observed not to contain documentation of a Tuberculosis screening being completed within 12 months prior to date of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET). The Tuberculosis screening on file for staff person #10 was dated 4/11/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Doodle Bugs! Children's Learning Academy
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 June 22, 2026, with 8 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Doodle Bugs! Children's Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 61 rules across 9 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 58 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?
164, 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) 252-8282 to ask.
What is Doodle Bugs! Children's Learning Academy's phone number?
(724) 252-8282.
Where is Doodle Bugs! Children's Learning Academy?
230 Scharberry Ln, Mars, PA 16046. The nearest other daycare we list is Little House Learning Ctr, 0.2 miles away.