Childrens Center of Mercer County
900 N Hermitage Rd, Hermitage, PA
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Dream Builders Child Care is a child care center in Hermitage, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 94 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It says it provides meals.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 63 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Staff | Highly qualified teachers |
| Daily life | USDA food program (CACFP); Meals provided |
| Safety | Door always locked and video monitored; each family receives a secure token for entry, Cameras / live video for parents (live video streaming through the center's app) |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Parent updates | Cameras / live video for parents (live video streaming through the center's app) |
| Licensed capacity | 94 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Dream Builders Child Care has not listed its tuition.
State record
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 17, 2026: 19 rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 8 visits · 63 rules in all · 63 corrected
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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3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“On the outdoor play space, there was a backpack containing a first-aid kit that was hanging on a fence and was accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2026
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first-aid kit in room 3 lacked tape and sterile gauze pads. The first-aid kits in room 2 and the 2-3 year old room lacked sterile gauze pads.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On the outdoor play space, there were 4 metal rods along the fence that had sharp edges on the top and were accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2026
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“In room 3 in the bathroom, there was one area of damaged plaster next to the sink behind the garbage can. In the kitchen, there was one area of peeling paint on the right wall behind the chest freezer. In room 1 in the open closet area, there was one area of damaged plaster on the wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2026
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“In the indoor play space, there were multiple mats with tears in the fabric in multiple areas. On the outdoor play space, there was a play structure in the grass area with a tunnel that had broken plastic with sharp edges that were accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2026
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“In rooms 2 and 3, the cots were not labeled with the child's name that uses the cot.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2026
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The file for child #1 had an emergency contact form and agreement that exceeded 6 months between updates by the parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2026
3270.151(c)(5) Physician/CRNP assessment
“The file for staff person #1 had a health assessment that lacked the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2026
3270.131(d)(8) Age appropriate screenings complete
“The file for child #1 had a health assessment that lacked a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2026
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“The file for child #1 had a health assessment that lacked a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2026
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for child #1, a preschooler, had health assessments that exceeded 12 months between assessments.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2026
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“On the outdoor play space, there were multiple areas of standing water, including 2 buckets of water and puddles of water on the play equipment, that were accessible to preschool and school-age children that were observed playing on the outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“The file for staff person #2 had current pediatric first-aid/CPR training with a completion date of 1-22-26 that was after the December 2025 expiration of the prior training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #3 lacked a state police clearance at their start date and requires a current state police clearance. The file for staff person #4 had state police and FBI clearances with a charge that lacked the required disposition. The file for staff person #5 had a volunteer state police clearance dated 7-23-25 at their start date and lacked a state police clearance for employment until 1-14-26.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2026
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“The file for staff person #2 lacked 2 of the 12 required hours of annual child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2026
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The file for staff person #2 had staff evaluations that exceeded a year between evaluations.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2026
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“In the bathroom in the back hallway, there was a canister of TimeMist Air Freshener on a shelf in the last stall that was labeled "Keep out of reach of children" and was accessible to children. In the 2-3 year old room, there were bottles of sanitizer spray in an unlocked drawer and cabinet that were accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2026
3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle
“In room 1, the trash can was observed containing food trash contaminated by human secretions and did not have a lid as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2026
3270.75(a) In child care spaces
“A first-aid kit was not present in room #1 and room #2 with children in care. Staff stated that the first-aid kit for each room was outside with staff that took a group of children to play on the outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2026
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“The front door to the facility was observed to be obstructed due to concrete in the front of the building that was raised and prevented the door from opening.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2026
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“In room #2 and room #3 during naptime, there were multiple children on cots that lacked 2 feet of space on three sides.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2026
3270.92(a) No portable space heaters
“There was a portable space heater observed in the office.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2026
3270.131(d)(8) Age appropriate screenings complete
“The file for child #3 had a health assessment that lacked a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2025
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first-aid kit in room #2 lacked sterile gauze pads.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2025
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The files for child #1 and #2, preschoolers, had a health assessment that exceeded 12 months between assessments.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The file for child #3 had an emergency contact form that lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #2 had mandated reporter trainings dated 9-30-19 and 11-8-24 that were over 60 months between trainings.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The files for staff person #3 and #5 had FBI clearances that exceeded 60 months between clearances.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2025
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for staff person #1, functioning as an aide, lacked verification of education/experience to qualify as an aide. The file for staff person #5, functioning as an aide, lacked verification of education/experience to qualify as an aide.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2025
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“A daily activity schedule was not posted in room #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2025
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“At 1:46 p.m. with a total of 22 preschoolers in room #2, staff person #6 named 5 preschoolers in their group and staff person #7 named 8 preschoolers in their group. Two other staff that were in the room at that time stated that they did not have an assigned group. As a result, 9 children were not named in a group.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2025
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“In room #1, there was a shelf that had multiple white brackets on the top of the shelf that were protruding up and had sharp edges.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2025
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The file for child #4 had an emergency contact form and agreement that exceeded 6 months between updates by the parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“On the outdoor play space, there were two wooden cornhole game boards that had splintering in multiple areas with sharp edges.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2025
3270.31(b) Staff person - 18 yrs.
“Staff person #1, functioning as an aide, is currently under 18 years of age. (See LIS CODE SHEET) Staff person #5, functioning as an aide, worked from their start date to 12-24-24 and was under 18 years of age. (See LIS CODE SHEET)”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2025
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“The back hallway leading to the back exit of the facility was obstructed by equipment, including a table and a wheelbarrow.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2025
3270.133(5) Original label
“In room #2, there was Albuterol for child #6 that was expired.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2025
3270.82(h)/3270.134(a) Handwashing signs/Child's hands washed
“In room #1 at approximately 11:35 a.m., multiple children were observed playing with toys in the room and then sitting down at the tables to eat lunch without washing their hands in between.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“In room #3, there were a couple areas of peeling paint on the back wall and left wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2025
3270.133(3) Name on bottle
“In room #3, there was a bottle of Robitussin Cough & Congestion for child #5 that was not labeled with the child's name.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2025
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“According to staff statements and documentation, child #1 was injured in the morning at the facility on 5-22-25, and an injury report was not completed and given to the parent on the day of the injury. The injury report was completed after the child was picked up in the afternoon that day.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2025
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“On 8-29-24 at approximately 2:07 p.m. with a total of 20 preschoolers in room #2, staff person #1 named 9 preschoolers in their group and staff person #2 named 11 preschoolers in their group, resulting in staff person #2 being out of ratio. Staff were asked twice to name the children that they were responsible for in the room, and both times each staff named the same children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2024
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“**At approximately 12:17pm, it was observed that Staff #1, #2 and #3 were in Room #3 with 21 preschool aged children. Staff person #1 reported that they were responsible for supervising 7 preschool aged children, Staff person #2 reported that they were responsible for supervising 5 preschool aged children, and staff person #3 reported that they were responsible for supervising 7 preschool aged children. Leaving two children unaccounted for. Given a second attempt Staff person #1 reported that they were responsible for supervising 7 preschool aged children, Staff person #2 reported that they were responsible for supervising 6 preschool aged children, and Staff person #3 reported that they were responsible for supervising 7 preschool aged children. Still leaving one child unaccounted for.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2024
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“*At approximately 12:17pm, it was observed that Staff #1, #2 and #3 were in Room #3 with 21 preschool aged children. Staff person #1 reported that they were responsible for supervising 7 preschool aged children, Staff person #2 reported that they were responsible for supervising 5 preschool aged children, and staff person #3 reported that they were responsible for supervising 7 preschool aged children. Leaving two children unaccounted for. Given a second attempt Staff person #1 reported that they were responsible for supervising 7 preschool aged children, Staff person #2 reported that they were responsible for supervising 6 preschool aged children, and Staff person #3 reported that they were responsible for supervising 7 preschool aged children. Still leaving one child unaccounted for.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2024
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“Handwashing signs were not posted at the two toilets in the bathroom in the back hallway.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2024
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“In room #1, the water temperature at the sink in the bathroom was 124° F.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2024
3270.75(c) Has all items
“In room #3, the first-aid kit lacked scissors and tape. In room #2, the first-aid kit lacked sterile gauze pads.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“In room #1, there were a couple areas on the wall to the right of the cots that had peeling paint.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2024
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“The parent of each enrolled child was not provided with information on how to access the DHS child care regulations electronically and with instructions for contacting the DHS regional child care office.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2024
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“At approximately 1:46 p.m. in room #2, staff person #6 named 7 out of the 9 school-age children in their group and did not know the names of 2 children in their group. At approximately 1:57 p.m. with a total of 19 preschoolers on the outdoor play space, staff person #11 named 10 preschoolers in their group and staff person #12 named 8 preschoolers in their group, resulting in 18 out of 19 children being named and 1 child not being named in a group.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2024
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“In room #4, the cots were not labeled for the children in the room that were using the cots. In room #1, the cots were not labeled for the children in the room that were using the cots.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2024
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The file for staff person #1 had emergency plan training that exceeded a year between trainings. The file for staff person #7 had emergency plan training that was dated after their initial employment at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2024
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“The bathroom in the back hallway had a trash can that lacked a lid.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2024
3270.31(b) Staff person - 18 yrs.
“Staff person #3, functioning as an aide, is under 18 years of age. (See LIS CODE SHEET)”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #3 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 #6 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. On 1-28-24, staff person #9 completed the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 Training, which was over 90 days after their date of hire. The Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 Training is part of the health and safety training that is required to be completed within 90 days of hire. (See LIS CODE SHEET) Staff person #7 completed the following required pre-service training on 2-25-24 that was over 90 days after their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety Training.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #8 had a child abuse clearance that was dated after their start date and lacked an FBI clearance, at their start date, that was dated within the last 60 months and requires a current FBI clearance. The file for staff person #10 lacked the out of state Sex Offender and Child Abuse & Neglect registry checks at their start date and requires current out of state Sex Offender and Child Abuse & Neglect registry checks. (See LIS CODE SHEET) The file for staff person #3 had an NSOR verification certificate and state police, child abuse, and FBI clearances that were dated after their start date. The file for staff person #5 had an FBI clearance that was dated after their start date. The file for staff person #6 had a disclosure statement that was dated after their start date.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2024
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“The files for staff person #2, #3, #8, and #9 had a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method that was dated after their initial employment at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2024
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for staff person #3, functioning as an aide, lacked verification of education/experience to qualify as an aide.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2024
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The files for staff person #2, #3, #7, #8, and #9 had a health assessment that was dated after the staff person provided initial service in a child care setting at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2024
3270.131(d)(8) Age appropriate screenings complete
“The file for child #2 had a health assessment that lacked a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2024
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“An emergency transportation plan was not posted in room #4.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2024
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The files for child #1 and #3, preschoolers, had a health assessment that exceeded 12 months between assessments.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2024
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The file for staff person #4 lacked a current staff evaluation completed within the last 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2024
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The operator's letter provided to the parent of each enrolled child explaining the emergency procedures lacked the accommodations for children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #2 lacked a state police clearance and the out of state Criminal History, Sex Offender, and Child Abuse & Neglect registry checks at their start date and requires a current state police clearance and out of state Criminal History, Sex Offender, and Child Abuse & Neglect registry checks. (See LIS CODE SHEET) The file for staff person #4 had a state police clearance dated 7-26-23 that was after their start date.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2023
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #1 had mandated reporter trainings dated 6-25-18 and 7-23-23 that were over 60 months between trainings.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2023
3270.62(a)/3270.62(b) Large muscle space provided/Play space - 65 square feet/child
“On 8-3-23, it was observed that staff with multiple groups of preschool and school-age children were using the blacktop play space in the back of the building that had not been measured for use by children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2023
3270.63 Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space
“On the blacktop play space in the back of the building, there was peeling paint in multiple areas on the building bordering the play space, and the chain-link fence had multiple sharp edges along the top of the fence that were both accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On the blacktop play space in the back of the building, there were several stakes along the left side of the blacktop surface that were protruding up from the ground and were a potential hazard. There were multiple railroad ties that were splintering with multiple sharp edges that were accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2023
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“In the 3 year old room, there was peeling paint in multiple areas on the right and back walls. In the 4 year old room, there was peeling paint on the front wall in one area to the left of the doorway and one area of peeling paint to the right of the doorway. In the school-age room, there was peeling paint in one area on the left wall near the back corner and a couple areas of peeling paint on the right wall near the bathroom doorway on the left.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2023
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The files for child #2 and #3 had an emergency contact form that lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2023
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The file for child #1, a 5 year old, had an immunization record that lacked verification of the Influenza vaccination being administered within the last calendar year in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP and lacked exemption documentation.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2023
3270.131(d)(8) Age appropriate screenings complete
“The file for child #1 had a health assessment that lacked a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2023
3270.133(5) Original label
“In the 3 year old room, there were an EpiPen and Epinephrine Injection for child #5 that were expired.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2023
3270.133(6) Written consent
“In the 3 year old room, there was an inhaler for child #4 that lacked written parental consent for administration of the medication. In the 4 year old room, there were an inhaler and Personal Care Petroleum Jelly for child #6 that lacked written parental consent for administration of the medication.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2023
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file for staff person #3 had a health assessment that exceeded 24 months between assessments.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2023
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“The emergency transportation plan was not posted in Activity Room #1 and Activity Room #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2023
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #1 had mandated reporter trainings dated 6-12-17 and 7-26-22 that were over 60 months between trainings.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2023
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The file for staff person #1 had emergency plan training that exceeded a year between trainings.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2023
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FAQ
Yes. Dream Builders Child Care is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 17, 2026, with 19 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 63 rules across 8 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 63 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.
94, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (724) 979-4420 to ask.
(724) 979-4420.
175 Snyder Rd, Hermitage, PA 16148. The nearest other daycare we list is Dream Builders Child Care, 0.1 miles away.