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Great Expectations Child Care & Lrng Ctr

163 Maple Avenue Ext, Blairsville, PA 157174.0· 12 reviews
licensed capacity
111
open each week
5 days

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About Great Expectations Child Care & Lrng Ctr

Great Expectations Child Care & Lrng Ctr is a child care center in Blairsville, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 111 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 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 6 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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
6:15 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
111 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:15 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:15 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:15 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:15 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:15 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity111 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Great Expectations Child Care & Lrng Ctr

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
111 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00250548
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 12, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 11 rules in all · 9 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Records and paperwork 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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  1. Aug 12, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “2ND CITATION PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 6/17/26: On 6-17-26, it was observed that 3 staff persons were working unsupervised without all of the required pre-service trainings. The provider submitted an acceptable plan of correction that stated, " the provider understands that staff may not independently supervise children until all required pre-service training has been completed and documented. Staff will not independently supervise children until all required pre-service training has been completed and documented.". At approximately 4:15 pm on 8/12/26, Staff Person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff Person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: (Pediatric First Aid and CPR).”

      Correction due by Nov 25, 2026, per the state

  2. Jun 17, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: (Pediatric First Aid and CPR). 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 First Aid and CPR, PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 1and Part 2, and Mandated Reporter Training).”
  3. Dec 5, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.78 Lighting

      “During naptime, the Preschool Room was observed to have children in care and did not contain any natural light and wasn't using the lamp located in the space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “During naptime in the Preschool Room at approximately 1:45 PM, Staff #1 was observed caring for 18 Preschool Aged children without any natural or artificial lighting. The lack of lighting did not allow Staff #1 to see and properly assess the children for appropriate supervision.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “It was observed in the front bathroom that there was not a handwashing sign located by the toilets.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2025

  4. Jun 9, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “The file for Staff Person #1 only contained one of the two written, non-family references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2025

  5. Dec 2, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “It was observed that there was an unlocked cabinet below the sink in the lunchroom area that contained Clorox and cleaning products that were accessible to the children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2024

  6. Dec 11, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “The support rail on the outside playground fence gate has detached from the main post of the gate creating a possible pinch point on the fence.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(c) Each child care space

      “Child #1's emergency contact form was not in the childcare space in the Preschool classroom where the child was receiving care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “There was a bin of foam blocks observed in the Pre-K Counts 2 space that contained blocks with bite marks on them.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.134(a) Child's hands washed

      “Staff person #1 was observed changing a diaper of a YT and did not wash the child's hands after the diaper change was complete.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2023

  7. Jun 29, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.152 Adult Hygiene

      “Staff person #1 was observed changing a diaper of a YT and did not wash their hands after completing the diapering changing procedure.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2023

  8. Jun 1, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “At approximately 10:45am, Staff #1 and Staff #2 were observed to be supervising a group of 20 children in the preschool room. Staff #1 was able to name and identify 10 children in their group, Staff #2 identified 9 children in their group. One child was left out. Given a second attempt Staff #1 named and identified 10 children in their group and Staff #2 again named 9 children in their group. The same child was again left out. With the help of the Certification Representative the child that was left out was able to be identified and was assigned to Staff #2.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “There were more than 30 days between two of the fire detection system tests. The dates on the testing log were 3/16/23-4/27/23, with a current inspection of 5/5/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2023

  9. Dec 6, 2022Inspection9 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “During the following intervals, the documented testing of the fire detection system occurred in an interval which exceeds 30 days: 1/3/22-2/21/22, 2/21/22-3/31/22, 5/12/22-6/23/22, 7/1/22-8/15/22, 8/15/22-9/15/22, and 11/3/22-12/28/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

      “The file for staff person #3 (see LIS code sheet) lacks verification of a PQAS approved pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR training completed within 90 days of hire.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

      “The most recent health report on file for child #1, a school-age child, is dated 10/9/17, which is prior to child #1 beginning Kindergarten.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months

      “The two most recent health reports on file for child #2 are dated in an interval which exceeds 6 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “Observed four exposed bolts on the fencing in the outdoor gross motor space: one in the corner behind the bench, one in the near corner by the telephone pole, two on the fence immediately outside the exit door.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted

      “The telephone numbers of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center are not posted by the telephone in the toddler/preschool room and the toddler rooms.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.69(b) 110º F or less

      “The hot water at the sink used by children in the Pre-K Counts room measured at 123° F. The hot water at the sinks used by the children in the toddler/preschool room measured at 113° F and 117° F respectively. The hot water at the sink used by the toddler room measured at 111° F.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2023

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “A review of the file for staff person #4 (see LIS code sheet) revealed that staff person #4 has resided out of state in the previous five years and lacks application for or clearances from the states where staff person #4 has previously resided.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “The files for staff persons #1, #2, #5, #6, and #8, contain verification of Health and Safety training completed prior to 9/30/16, making them invalid as of 4/29/22 due to a change in regulation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2023

  10. Dec 15, 2021InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Great Expectations Child Care & Lrng Ctr

Is Great Expectations Child Care & Lrng Ctr licensed?

Yes. Great Expectations Child Care & 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 & Lrng Ctr last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 12, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Great Expectations Child Care & Lrng Ctr had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 6 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 & Lrng Ctr care for?

111, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Great Expectations Child Care & Lrng Ctr accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Great Expectations Child Care & 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 & Lrng Ctr cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (724) 459-6800 to ask.

What is Great Expectations Child Care & Lrng Ctr's phone number?

(724) 459-6800.

Where is Great Expectations Child Care & Lrng Ctr?

163 Maple Avenue Ext, Blairsville, PA 15717. The nearest other daycare we list is Kozy Kidz Daycare, 1.2 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).