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Great Expectations Child Care and Early Lrng Ctr
- licensed capacity
- 164
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Great Expectations Child Care and Early Lrng Ctr
Great Expectations Child Care and Early Lrng Ctr is a child care center in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 164 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:15 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 6 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:15 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 164 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:15 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:15 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:15 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:15 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:15 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 | 164 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Great Expectations Child Care and Early Lrng Ctr has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Great Expectations Child Care and Early Lrng Ctr
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 164 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00259413
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 23, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Background checks 1
- Safety and hazards 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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- Jul 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 10, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff #1 contained a disclosure statement that expired on 1/31/25 per Announcement C-25-01.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2026
- Jul 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 29, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
3270.68(b) No cigarette butts
“A cigarette butt was observed in the outdoor playground space.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024
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 assessment forms on file for Child #1 are dated 5/3/23 and 6/5/24 making them more than 12 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“It was observed that the diapering areas in the lower preschool room and older toddler area was lacking a handwashing sign.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“It was observed in the Preschool 5 classroom that there were foam blocks with teeth marks and pieces missing making the blocks not in good repair.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“The fence in the outdoor play space had an unattached bottom pole which made the fence unsecure, and part of the fence was loose cause sharp fencing pieces to stick out. The outdoor play space surfacing had areas of deterioration that pose a tripping hazard and small pieces to the children in care while utilizing the outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2024
Jul 11, 2023Inspection11 rules cited
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 CPR and First Aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2023
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“The initial health assessment for Staff person #4 (see LIS code sheet for hire date) with the TB screening dated 12-29-21 was conducted greater that 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2023
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“At approximately 10:57AM it was observed that staff person #1 and staff person #3 were outside in the play yard with 16 preschool children. It was observed that Staff person #1 permitted a preschool child to go into the classroom to use the restroom while Staff person #1 stood in the doorway between the outside play yard and the preschool classroom. Staff person #1 was not able to be physically present in both the outdoor play yard and the preschool room simultaneously.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Staff person #2's file includes only one reference from a non-family member. The second reference was from a family member.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2023
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The smoke detection test log included dates from 10-18-22 to 11-18-22 which are more than 30 days apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2023
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“In the Older Toddler Room there were foam blocks with teeth marks and pieces missing.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2023
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“At approximately 10:57AM it was observed that staff person #1 and staff person #3 were outside in the play yard with 16 preschool children. It was observed that Staff person #1 permitted a preschool child to go into the classroom to use the restroom while Staff person #1 stood in the doorway between the outside play yard and the preschool classroom. Staff person #1 was not able to be physically present in both the outdoor play yard and the preschool room simultaneously.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff person #3 (See LIS for hire date) had a State Police clearance dated 12/29/22 but the request was still pending therefore it was not a complete clearance making it invalid. Staff person #3 was observed to be working alone in the preschool room with a group of children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2023
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“At approximately 10:57AM it was observed that staff person #1 and staff person #3 were outside in the play yard with 16 preschool children. It was observed that Staff person #1 permitted a preschool child to go into the classroom to use the restroom while Staff person #1 stood in the doorway between the outside play yard and the preschool classroom. Staff person #1 was not able to be physically present in both the outdoor play yard and the preschool room simultaneously.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2023
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The initial health assessment for Staff person #4 (see LIS code sheet for hire date) was dated 12-27-21 which was conducted greater than 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #3 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #3 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric CPR and First Aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2023
Jul 6, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“The file for staff person #9 contains the results of tuberculosis screening which is dated after staff person #9 began in a child care taking position.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2022
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The two most recent updates to the agreement and emergency contact information on file for child #1, #2, #3, and #4 are dated in an interval which exceeds 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2022
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“The file for staff person #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, and staff person #13 contain verification of Health and Safety training completed before 9/30/16, making them invalid due to a change in regulation.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2022
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility's emergency plan was not updated by 07/01/22 to include volunteer training, a plan for practice drills, and a plan for continuity of operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The disclosure statement on file for staff persons #1, #,2, #9, #10, #11, and #12 contain an expired version of the disclosure statement, making it invalid.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“In the children's bathroom located near the kitchen area, observed a water damaged tile above the middle stall.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2022
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The two most recent emergency plan trainings on file for staff person #5 are dated more than 12 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2022
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The two most recent health assessments on file for staff person #14 are dated in an interval which exceeds 24 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2022
- Nov 3, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Great Expectations Child Care and Early Lrng Ctr
Is Great Expectations Child Care and Early Lrng Ctr licensed?
Yes. Great Expectations Child Care and Early Lrng Ctr is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Great Expectations Child Care and Early Lrng Ctr last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 23, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Great Expectations Child Care and Early Lrng Ctr had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 2 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Great Expectations Child Care and Early Lrng Ctr care for?
164, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Great Expectations Child Care and Early Lrng Ctr accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Great Expectations Child Care and Early Lrng Ctr's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:15 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Great Expectations Child Care and Early Lrng Ctr cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (724) 532-2500 to ask.
What is Great Expectations Child Care and Early Lrng Ctr's phone number?
(724) 532-2500.
Where is Great Expectations Child Care and Early Lrng Ctr?
308 Unity Plz, Latrobe, PA 15650. The nearest other daycare we list is Loris House Daycare, 0.4 miles away.