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Dynamite Daycare
- licensed capacity
- 69
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Dynamite Daycare
Dynamite Daycare is a child care center in Tarentum, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 69 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k. It says it provides meals.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 25 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
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2
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4
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8
10
12 yr
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 69 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Staff | Caregivers have years of experience or a degree in childcare curricula or education |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Languages | Sign language |
| Accreditation | Other accreditation (Keystone STARS 4) |
| Licensed capacity | 69 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Dynamite Daycare has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Dynamite Daycare
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 69 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00247714
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 22, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 25 rules in all · 25 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 7
- Safety and hazards 6
- Records and paperwork 5
- Background checks 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Transportation 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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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Apr 22, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The facility has exceeded 30 days since their last fire alarm testing on 1.21.26.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2026
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“The facility has exceeded 60 days since their last fire drill on 1.21.26.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2026
Nov 7, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The updates to the fire safety trainings on file for Staff Person's #2, #3, #4 and #5 exceeded 12 months between trainings completed in August 2024 and September 2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“An area of peeling paint was observed under the paper towel holder in the restroom in the RF1 Classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2025
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“Hand washing signs were missing from two toilets in the boy's restroom in the Upstairs Classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2025
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The facility lacked verification that they had completed an annual emergency drill within the last 12 months. The most recent emergency drill documentation occurred on 4.2.24.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2025
3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“The files for some of the children in care lacked an area on the emergency contact form for the parents to sign giving permission for walking excursions away from the facility. The facility does participate in walking excursions around the community.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2025
3270.166(1) Written statement
“A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for Child #1 was not available for review at the time of the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2025
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The last two health assessments on file for Staff Person #1 were dated 1.3.23 and 11.3.25 and the last two health assessments on file for Staff Person #2 were dated 8.24.23 and 11.4.25. This exceeded 24 months between examinations.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2025
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“One unlabeled pack and play, intended for a child in care, was observed in the LF1 Classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2025
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“The emergency transportation plan was not posted in the LB1 Classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2025
3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted
“The telephone numbers of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center were not posted at the two telephones in the RF1 Classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2025
May 28, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The NSOR certificates on file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 60 months between update. This is evidenced by NSOR certificates dated 2.7.20 and 5.14.25.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2025
3270.133(5) Original label
“In the RF1 classroom, one expired Epi-Pen and one expired Infants Tylenol was observed in the locked medication box.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2025
Nov 6, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Facility Person #2 lacked verification that they had requested their State Police Clearance prior to starting at the facility. A completed State Police Clearance was not on file prior. A completed State Police Clearance was not on file until 133 days after starting at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2024
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“The file for Staff Person #1 lacked 7.5 of their 12 clock hours of child care training in their respective training year.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The facility exceeded 30 days between fire detection system testing on 9.25.24 and 10.28.24”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2024
3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“The file for Child #1 was observed to contain the original agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2024
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“Written plans of daily activities were not posted in the LB1 or LF1 Classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2024
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The updates to the health reports on file for Child #2, a preschool age child, exceeded 12 months between examinations on 2.17.23 and 4.3.24.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2024
3270.124(a)/3270.124(b)(7) Each child emergency contact person/Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact form for Child #1 was missing the persons who should be contacted in an emergency. The emergency contact form also lacked the name, address and telephone number of the designated release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2024
3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle
“The garbage can in place for used facial tissues in the RF1 Classroom was missing a lid. Used facial tissues were observed in the garbage can.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2024
Nov 3, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file for staff person #1 lacked a health assessment that was completed 24 months from the previous health assessment. The health assessments in the file were date 7/13/21 and 8/24/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2023
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The file for child #3 lacked a child service report that was completed within the past six months. The child service report in the file was dated 4/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2023
3270.133(5) Original label
“An expired bottle of Tylenol for a child was observed in the right front classroom. The Tylenol expired 7/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2023
Nov 17, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“A child size blue chair was observed in the 2nd floor classroom. The chair had a tear in the right arm.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2022
3270.131(d)(4) Acute or chronic health problem
“The file for child #1 lacked a health report that included an assessment of acute or chronic health problem or special need and recommendations for treatment or services, including information regarding abnormal results of screening tests for vision, hearing or lead poisoning.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2022
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The 30-day smoke detector testing log was observed and there were 43 days between 6/1/22 and 7/14/22 and 41 days between 9/2/22 and 10/13/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2022
Nov 22, 2021Inspection5 rules cited
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“A copy of how to access the DHS regulations electronically was not posted in a conspicuous place.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2021
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“The water temperature in the "Left Front Room 1" and the "Right Front Room's" sinks, which were accessible to children, were both measured at 118 degrees.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2021
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The Emergency Plan has not been updated to include: Accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2021
3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The immunization record of Child #1 lacked the following immunizations: one (1) dose of Hib, Hepatitis A and two (2) does of PCV-13 with no Letter of Exemption in file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“In the "kitchen," where children eat, a wall vent needed properly secured which poses a pinch point or cutting hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Dynamite Daycare
Is Dynamite Daycare licensed?
Yes. Dynamite Daycare is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Dynamite Daycare last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 22, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Dynamite Daycare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 25 rules across 5 of 5 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 Dynamite Daycare care for?
69, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Dynamite Daycare accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Dynamite Daycare's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Dynamite Daycare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (724) 226-9953 to ask.
What is Dynamite Daycare's phone number?
(724) 226-9953.
Where is Dynamite Daycare?
321 E 6th Ave, Tarentum, PA 15084. The nearest other daycare we list is The Growing Garden Child Care Center, 0.1 miles away.