Alphabet Tree Lower Burrell
158 Alder St, New Kensington, PA
5.0· 28 reviews
Grandmas House
- licensed capacity
- 149
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Grandmas House
Grandmas House is a child care center in New Kensington, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 149 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 44 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 149 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 149 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
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State record
Inspection reports for Grandmas House
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 149 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00243732
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 20, 2026: 12 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 44 rules in all · 44 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 10
- Safety and hazards 9
- Building, equipment and play areas 7
- Records and paperwork 5
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Background checks 3
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Food and nutrition 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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Jul 20, 2026Inspection12 rules cited
3270.131(a)(4)/3270.131(e)(3) Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance/Dismissal policy
“The file for child #1 lacked a current health report. The child last report was dated 8/15/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2026
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file for staff #3 contained a current health assessment dated 2/11/26. It was not obtained within 24 months of the previous assessment dated 12/12/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2026
3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated
“There was a backpack hanging in a cubby on the first-floor hallway that contained a lunchbox with cheese and moldy strawberries and grapes in a plastic bag.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff #1 contained a current State Police clearance dated 10/13/23, that was not renewed within 60 months of the prior State Police clearance dated 8/23/18. The file for staff #1 contained a current Child Abuse clearance dated 10/4/23, that was not renewed within 60 months of the prior Child Abuse clearance dated 9/2/18.The file for staff #1 contained a current FBI clearance dated 10/10/23, that was not renewed within 60 months of the prior FBI clearance dated 8/24/18. The file for child #2 contained a current Child Abuse clearance dated 10/15/25, that was not renewed within 60 months of the prior Child Abuse clearance dated 10/12/20.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2026
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The file for staff # 3 contained an evaluation dated 2/16/26, that is dated more than 12 months from the prior evaluation dated 1/3/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2026
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“The was a bag of Ice Melter and 2 bags of Potting Mix labeled, "keep out of reach of children," by the entrance door accessible to children. There was an unlocked cabinet that contained a can of Odor Ban Disinfectant, An All-Purpose Cleaner, Cough Drops, Febreze, hand Sanitizer and Body Lotion labeled, "keep out of reach of children," In the Pre-K Count room accessible to children. There was a bottle with unknown liquid, ChapSticks and hand sanitizer labeled, "keep out of reach of children," in a backpack hanging in the cubby in the SA room accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2026
3270.66(b) Original container
“There was a bottle of body lotion on top of the food preparation table in the kitchen.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2026
3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle
“There was an unlined receptacle that has been contaminated by human secretions in the Ealy Learners 3 room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2026
3270.71 Heat Source
“There was a toaster on top of the small refrigerator. The toaster was then moved to the higher cabinet were based on staff statement is where the toaster is used. A child was observed to reach the toaster even on the higher cabinet.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2026
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“The first aid kit in the school age room was accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“There was a wall with chalky powder deposits and moisture stain that look like mold growth in the pre-k room. There was a broken metal hook with a sharp edge in the girl's bathroom on the first floor.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 14, 2026
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“There was a broken blue pencil box in the SA room. There was a cracked water table in the playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2026
- Mar 31, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 22, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The emergency contact form for Child #2 lacked the address of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact form for Child #1 lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility's Shaken Baby policy lacked information on the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2025
Jul 8, 2024Inspection29 rules cited
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“There was a toy bin impeding an exit in the yellow toddler room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“There was standing/pooling water throughout the toddler and preschool outdoor play areas, including in riding toys (cars), random containers, and on a toy table. There are over 20 exposed bolts along the fencing facing into the preschool play area.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2024
3270.72(d) Above ground window opening restricted to 6"
“In the yellow toddler room, the chain limiting the opening to 6 inches or fewer was broken in the window on the right of the far wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2024
3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle
“Used tissues were discarded in an open receptacle in the PreK Counts and Infant rooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2024
3270.133(2) Written instructions
“There was no prescription with written instructions for the inhaler and medication for Child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2024
3270.66(d) Toxic plants not permitted
“There was a pathos plant and spotted begonia in the yellow toddler room, and a sanseviera plant in the school age room that are considered toxic to humans.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“There was a cabinet in the PreK Counts room containing cleaning agent that was not securely locked and easily opened when pulled on. In the right restroom on the lower level, there was an unlocked locker containing cleaner.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2024
3270.63 Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space
“A group of school age children was observed playing in an unlicensed space that was part of a driveway/parking area near a roadway with no natural barriers, fencing, or visible boundaries.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2024
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The emergency contact form on file for Child #6 lacked parental consent for administration of minor first aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2024
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“The file for Staff person #2 contained documentation for 10 of the required 12 training hours completed between December 2022 and December 2023. The file for Staff person #6 contained documentation for 4 of the required 12 training hours completed between December 2022 and December 2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff person #6 includes Child Abuse Clearances dated 8.2.16 and 8.4.21 more than 60 months apart. The file for Staff #7 includes State Police Clearances dated 9.26.18 and 12.13.23 and FBI Clearances dated 10.26.18 and 12.28.23, all more than 60 months apart. The file for Staff #8 includes FBI Clearances dated 12.14.18 and 12.20.23 more than 60 months apart. The file for Staff #9 includes Child Abuse Clearances dated 10.9.18 and 12.27.23; State Police Clearances dated 10.9.18 and 12.26.23; and FBI Clearances dated 4.12.19 and 5.9.24 all more than 60 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2024
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for Staff person #1 includes mandated reporter trainings dated 8.16.18 and 10.16.23 more than 60 months apart. The file for Staff person #2 includes mandated reporter trainings dated 10.25.18 and 11.2.23 more than 60 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2024
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The updated health assessments for Staff #3, Staff #4, and Staff #7 were conducted more than 24 months from previous assessments.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10), 3280.31(f) (1-10), or 3290.31(g) (1-10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #5 will have until September 4, 2024 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #5 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #5, staff person #5 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. The file for Staff person #5 contained Health and Safety training dated 8.5.16 prior to the 9.30.16 date requiring the 10 hour training to be completed as outlined in Announcement C-22-02 effective 4.28.22.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2024
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The parent letter for the emergency plan lacked information explaining the emergency procedures for lockdown situations, contacting parents to inform them when an emergency has begun and ended with instructions on how to safely reunite with their children, accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions, and annual emergency drills.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Announcement C-22-06 states that the one hour Health and Safety Update must be completed by 12.30.22. The file for Staff person #4 contained an Updated Health and Safety training dated 7.13.23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2023
3270.182(3) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“The emergency consent form in the file for Child #6 lacked parental consent for emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2024
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The file for Child #9, a preschooler, contained health reports dated 3.15.23 and 4.8.24 which is greater than 12 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2024
3270.107 Refrigerator
“The temperature in the refrigerators in the Infant and the Early Learners Lower Level rooms were above 45 degrees.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2024
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“There were several foam blocks in the PreK Counts room with teeth marks or pieces out of them.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“There was rust on the seats of two ride on toys as well as rust on the bicycle storage rack. There was a playground ball with a torn cover as well.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2024
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“Tlhe lower level restroom lacked a lidded waste receptacle.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2024
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“The file for Child #5, a young toddler, contained health reports dated 12.7.23 and 7.3.24 which is greater than 6 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact form in the file for Child #11 lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2024
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The emergency contact form in the file for Child #11 lacked the health insurance coverage.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2024
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact form in the file for Child #11 lacked the work address and phone number for the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2024
3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“The files for Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, Child #5, Child #6, Child #7, Child #8, Child #9, Child #10 and Child #11 contain the original agreement forms.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“The agreement forms in the files for Child #6 and Child #10 lacked the date of admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“The agreement form in the file for Child #10 lacked persons designated by parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024
Jul 14, 2023Inspection18 rules cited
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“There was a cracked bin in the PRE-K counts room. There was a green triangle chair with a ripped handle exposing foam in the Early Learners upstairs classroom. There was a cracked bin in the toddler red room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2023
3270.107 Refrigerator
“The refrigerator in Penny's preschool room contained sticky yellow spots and dust. The white refrigerator in the kitchen lacked a thermometer. The gray refrigerator in the kitchen contained a damaged thermometer.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2023
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“There was a hand sanitizer in the teacher's area in the Early Learners' room labeled " keep out of reach of children". accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2023
3270.66(b) Original container
“There was a bottle of Cascade Rinse Aid on top of the kitchen counter by a bag of bread.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff # 2 contained a current State Police clearance dated 6/5/23, that was not renewed within 60 months of the prior State Police clearance dated 4/19/18. The file for staff # 2 contained a current Child Abuse clearance dated 4/30/23, that was not renewed within 60 months of the prior Child Abuse clearance dated 4/27/18. The file for staff #2 contained a current FBI clearance dated 6/15/23, that was not renewed within 60 months of the prior FBI clearance dated 4/20/18.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2023
3270.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted
“The operator did not post the evacuation routes in the facility at a conspicuous location.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“The file for Staff #1, contained the 1-hr, Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 certificate dated 6/8/23. The update was required to be completed by 12/30/22, per Announcement C-22-06.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2023
3270.27(d) Plan posted
“The operator did not post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“metal red door, the red door's right bottom corner was rusted and corroded in Penny's preschool room. The wooden handle on the wall in Penny's preschool room is cracked.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2023
3270.193(a) Confidential; stored in locked cabinet
“The staff files were stored in an unlocked cabinet in the office.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2023
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The file for child # 1 contained an emergency contact form and an agreement form that was not renewed withing 6 months. The current review was dated 5/23/23 the previous review was dated 12/13/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2023
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“The girl's and boy's bathrooms on the first and second floors lacked washing hand signs at each toilet.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2023
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“The file for staff # 2 lacked 8 out of 12 required hours of annual childcare training, from 12/19/21 to 12/19/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2023
3270.67(a) Trash removed once a day
“Based on the staff statement and inspection observation both garbage cans in Penny's preschool room contained garbage that has not been removed from the facility since June.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2023
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The file for child # 2 a preschooler contained a current health report dated 9/2/22. The report was obtained after 12 months, the prior report was dated 8/15/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2023
3270.133(3) Name on bottle
“Per staff statement, the medication was intended for child #3. There was a Top Care Infants pain & fever medication that was not label with the name of the child whom the medication was intended for in the red toddler room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2023
3270.161(a) Wholesome
“There were two gallons of spoiled milk in the Penny's preschool room refrigerator. The expiration dates on the milk were June 12 and June 30. Both gallons of milk were past 14 days of their expiration date.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2023
3270.183(a) Locked cabinet
“The child files were stored in an unlocked cabinet in the office.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2023
- Apr 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 20, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
3270.27(a)(3) Contact when arises
“The emergency plan lacked the method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“The file for staff #2 has a current pediatric first-aid and pediatric CPR certification dated 4/20/22-4/20/24. .The certification was not renewed prior to the expiration of the previous certification dated 1/30/20-1/30/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“There was a damaged ceiling tile in the upstairs girls bathroom above the toilet stool on the left corner. There was a vent on the floor by the window in the upstairs Early Learner's room that was bent creating a tripping hazard and sharp edges, and another that was pulling up creating a tripping hazard. there were 2 fence wires that were pulled out exposing a sharp point one was on the left side and the other on the right side of the fence close to the play house.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2022
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“There was an uncovered electrical outlets in the upstairs Early Learners room accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2022
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“There was a yellow plastic bin cracked in the K bound room . There was a bolt sticking out on the wooden shelf by the door in the K bound room. There were 2 cracked helmet in the plastic bin at the playground. There was a plastic stepping stool in the downstairs girls bathroom that was cracked. There were 2 cracked helmet in the plastic bin at the playground .”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2022
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“The toilet in the downstairs girls bathroom was soiled with urine. The toilet in the upstairs boys bathroom was soiled with urine. The red wall on the upstairs boys bathroom was rusted on the outside of the wall on the right side stool facing the sink and on the bottom of the wall in the left side toilet stool was rusted. The fixture on the back of the toilet in the Boys upstairs bathroom appeared to be corroded.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2022
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“There was peeling paint on the blue wall under the window in the Toddler Red room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff # 1 lacked the NSOR clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Grandmas House
Is Grandmas House licensed?
Yes. Grandmas House is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Grandmas House last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 20, 2026, with 12 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Grandmas House had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 44 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 44 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 Grandmas House care for?
149, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Grandmas House accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Grandmas House's hours?
Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Grandmas House cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (724) 681-9002 to ask.
What is Grandmas House's phone number?
(724) 681-9002.
Where is Grandmas House?
200 Hunt Valley Rd, New Kensington, PA 15068. The nearest other daycare we list is Small World Daycare, 2.9 miles away.