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Hugs Away from Home II

6037 Saltsburg Rd, Verona, PA 151474.9· 14 reviews
licensed capacity
103
open each week
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About Hugs Away from Home II

Hugs Away from Home II is a child care center in Verona, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 103 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 22 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Ages
School-age children
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6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
103 children

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Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
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103 children
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School-age children
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 10, 2026: 10 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 22 rules in all · 22 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 12
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Background checks 3
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Food and nutrition 1

For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.

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  1. Jun 10, 2026Inspection10 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Health and safety training for staff #6 is dated 3/27/26, which is more than 90 days after their date of hire (see LIS code sheet)”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include enrolling parent's work address and telephone number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “The current health assessment for child #3 is dated 4/8/25, which is more than 12 months ago. The current health assessment for child #4 is dated 4/25/25, which is more than 12 months ago. (see LIS code sheet)”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(e) ACIP recommended immunization record

      “The file for child #2, enrolled for more than 60 days (see LIS code sheet), does not include documentation of immunizations or an exemption letter. The file for child #3, enrolled for more than 60 days (see LIS code sheet), did not include either documentation of immunizations or an exemption letter. The file for child #4 included documentation of immunizations dated 4/25/25, which is more than 60 days after their date of enrollment (see LIS code sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “The current health assessment for staff #1 is dated 4/1/24, which is more than 24 months ago. The health assessment for staff #5 is dated 5/22/26, which is after the date they began working with children (see LIS code sheet). The health assessment for staff #7 is dated 2/8/24, which is more than 12 months prior to their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). The current health assessment for staff #8 is dated 6/3/26, which is more than 24 months after the previous one that is dated 5/20/24. The current health assessment for staff #11 is dated 8/21/23, which is more than 24 months ago.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB

      “The tuberculosis test for staff #5 is dated 5/22/26, which is after the date they began working with children (see LIS code sheet). The tuberculosis test for staff #7 is dated 2/8/24, which is more than 12 months prior to their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). The tuberculosis test for staff #11 is dated 4/12/08, which is more than 12 months prior to their date of hire.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “Pediatric first aid and CPR for staff #6 is dated 5/29/26, which is more than 90 days after their date of hire (see LIS code sheet)”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a) Health information

      “The initial health assessment for child #2 is incomplete, lacking developmental screenings, title of medical practitioner, and date. The initial health assessment for child #4 is dated 4/25/25, which is more than 60 days after their date of enrollment (see LIS code sheet)”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2026

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “The current PA State Police clearance for staff #1 is dated 8/5/25, which is more than 60 months after the previous clearance that is dated 7/22/20. The current DHS FBI clearance for staff #1 is dated 7/22/25, which is more than 60 months after the previous clearance that is dated 6/22/20. The current NSOR certificate for staff #1 is dated 1/27/25, which is more than 60 months after the previous certificate that is dated 1/13/20. The current PA State Police clearance for staff #2 is dated 8/6/24, which is more than 60 months after the previous clearance that is dated 8/1/19. The current Child Abuse clearance for staff #2 is dated 8/6/24, which is more than 60 months after the previous clearance that is dated 8/1/19. The current DHS FBI clearance for staff #2 is dated 9/3/24, which is more than 60 months after the previous clearance that is dated 8/27/19. The current Child Abuse clearance for staff #3 is dated 5/26/26, which is more than 60 months after the previous clearance that is dated 1/12/21. The current Child Abuse clearance for staff #4 is dated 7/31/25, which is more than 60 months after the previous clearance that is dated 7/23/20. The current NSOR certificate for staff #4 is dated 1/27/25, which is more than 60 months after the previous clearance that is dated 1/4/20. The current DHS FBI clearance for staff #8 is dated 5/27/26, which is more than 60 months after the previous DHS FBI clearance that is dated 5/4/21. The current NSOR certificate for staff #8 is dated 1/29/25, which is more than 60 months after the previous certificate that is dated 1/15/20. The current PA State Police clearance for staff #9 is dated 5/22/26, which is more than 60 months after the previous clearance that is dated 7/9/20. The current Child Abuse clearance for staff #9 is dated 7/15/25, which is more than 60 months after the previous clearance that is dated 7/10/20. The current DHS FBI clearance for staff #9 is dated 7/22/25, which is more than 60 months after the previous clearance that is dated 7/2/20. The current NSOR certificate for staff #10 is dated 4/5/21, which is more than 60 months age. The current mandated reporter training for staff #2 is dated 2/17/26, which is more than 60 months after the previous training that is dated 2/15/21. The current mandated reporter training for staff #4 is dated 11/29/25, which is more than 60 months after the previous training that is dated 11/28/20.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.21 General Health and Safety

      “Kitchen scissors were in the top drawer of sink cabinet accessible to children in Room 4.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2026

  2. Jul 7, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “NSOR clearances for three staff persons were obtained more than 60 months after the previous NSOR clearances were obtained. The dates for NSOR clearances for staff person #1 are 1/13/20 and 1/27/25. The dates for NSOR clearances for staff person #2 are 1/15/20 and 1/29/25. The dates for NSOR clearances for staff person #3 are 1/14/20 and 1/27/25.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2025

  3. Jun 5, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(e) ACIP recommended immunization record

      “Written verification of immunizations for child #1 was dated 5/17/23, which is more than 60 days after the child's date of enrollment (see LIS code sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB

      “Staff person #1 did not have documentation of a tuberculosis screening at initial employment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a) Health information

      “Child #1 had an initial health assessment dated 5/17/23, which is more than 60 days after the child's date of enrollment (see LIS code sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2025

    • Background checks

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

      “The file for staff person #1 did not include a disclosure statement. Staff person #1 had DHS FBI clearance dated 5/27/25, which is after their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). They had a Department of Education FBI clearance dated 9/4/24. Staff person #2 had current mandated reporter training dated 1/21/24, which is more than 60 months after the previous training dated 12/7/18.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2025

  4. Jun 11, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy

      “The health report for Child #2 did not contain updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. The health report for Child #4 contains documentation for only one dose of the Hepatitis A vaccine.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(c) Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP

      “The initial health assessment for Child #4 is not signed by a physician, physician's assistant, or CRNP.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid and CPR.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “The health report for Child #1 is dated more than six months past the initial health report. The records for Child #2 and Child #3 do not include health reports within 6 months of their initial reports.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “Exposed bolts were observed around the inside of the gate on the fence surrounding the outdoor play space that contains embedded equipment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.161(e) Fresh fruit/vegetables refrigerated

      “Fresh fruit delivered the day prior to inspection was unrefrigerated in pre-k childcare space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2024

  5. Feb 20, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy

      “The file of Child #1 and Child #2, enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of the second dose of HepA vaccination, as required based on the child's age as per the ACIP recommended schedule.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2024

  6. Aug 28, 2023Visit1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training

      “2nd citation: The last acceptable first-aid/CPR training in the file for staff person #2 was dated 2/28/21. Previously cited on 6/10/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2023

  7. Jun 30, 2023Inspection11 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.21 General Health and Safety

      “In the plastic toy box in the outdoor infant gross motor space, there was a small bee hive with a live bee in it.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training

      “The last first-aid/CPR training in the file for staff person #2 was dated 2/28/21.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “The 10-hour health and safety training in the file for staff person #2, hired on (SEE LIS CODE SHEET), was dated 2/25/23, which was beyond the first 90 days working with children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “The last two evaluations in the file for staff person #1 were dated 4/10/22 and 4/26/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(b) Original container

      “In an unlocked cabinet near the television in the young preschool room, there was a spray bottle containing clear liquid mis-labeled "Odor eliminator," as that was not the name of the product.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “The first-aid kit in the school-age building did not contain tweezers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.24(f) Director ID

      “The photo identification for staff person #3, the direcor, had expired 6/12/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy

      “The list of vaccinations in the file for child #1, a 16 month-old, was missing 1 of 2 Hep B, 1 of 2 DTAP, 1 of 2 HIB, 2 of 3 PCV and 1 of 2 polio and did not include a flu shot.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “The last health report in the file for child #1, a young toddler was dated 8/5/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “The wall at which the door opens in the older infant room had a small hole from where the doorknob hits the wall, with a small screw protruding out.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “In an unlocked cabinet near the television in the young preschool room, there was a can of Glade air freshener, which inluded instructions to keep out of the reach of children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2023

  8. May 9, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “At approximately 12:30 pm, one child in the older two's room had a blanket covering their face while they slept and 2 children in the young three's room that had a blanket covering their faces while they slept.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2023

    • Safe sleep

      3270.166(6) Infant/toddler - no bottle in mouth to sleep

      “In the older infant room, an empty bottle was lying next to a young toddler who was sleeping. Based on conversation with staff, the child lied down on the mat for nap time with the bottle.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2023

  9. Dec 27, 2022Inspection23 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “2nd citation: At approximately noon on 1/6/23, staff person #6 was observed in the older 2 year-old room with 6 children, who were lying on rest equipment. The staff person was sitting on the floor with their back to the wall and their eyes were closed. This certification representative checked on the staff person 4 more times and their eyes remained closed and the individual hadn't moved at all. The director was in ratio so this certification representative went back to the oldder toddler room and when the room's gate was opened, staff person #6 opened their eyes. Previously cited on 11/10/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.103 Small Toys and Objects

      “There were foam letters on a low shelf in the younger 2's room, making them accessible to the toddlers in the room. There were foam blocks on a low shelf in the older 2's room, making them accessible to the toddlers in the room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “2nd citation: At approximately noon on 1/6/23, staff person #6 was observed in the older 2 year-old room with 6 children, who were lying on rest equipment. The staff person was sitting on the floor with their back to the wall and their eyes were closed. This certification representative checked on the staff person 4 more times and their eyes remained closed and the individual hadn't moved at all. The director was in ratio so this certification representative went back to the oldder toddler room and when the room's gate was opened, staff person #6 opened their eyes. Previously cited on 11/10/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “2nd citation: At approximately noon on 1/6/23, staff person #6 was observed in the older 2 year-old room with 6 children, who were lying on rest equipment. The staff person was sitting on the floor with their back to the wall and their eyes were closed. This certification representative checked on the staff person 4 more times and their eyes remained closed and the individual hadn't moved at all. The director was in ratio so this certification representative went back to the oldder toddler room and when the room's gate was opened, staff person #6 opened their eyes. Previously cited on 11/10/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Health and Safety training. The First-aid/CPR training in the file for staff person #1 was dated 10/4/22, which is more than 90 days after they began working with children. The health and safety training in the file for staff person #6 was date more than 90 days after they began working with children. The only acceptable first-aid/CPR training in the file for staff person #8, hired prior to 12/19/20, was dated 10/4/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2023

    • Background checks

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

      “The file for staff person #1, who was working with children more than 45 days, did not include a copy of an NSOR certificate. The last state police clearance in the file for staff person #9 was dated 7/14/16. There was proof of application for a new state police clearance dated 1/11/22, but no results.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2023

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “The mandated reporter training in the file for staff person #1 was dated more than 90 days after they began working with children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “The facility's emergency plan did not include information regarding continuity of operations.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “Staff person #5 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #5 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health and Safety.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.21 General Health and Safety

      “The following classrooms had flat screen televisions that were not anchored and within reach of the children, posing a potential tipping hazard: Older 1's, older 2's, younger 3's, the front preschool room and schoolage room. There was a pair of adult scissors observed in an unlcoked drawer at the first sink in the older 2's room, making them accessible to the children in the room.. There was a pair of adult scissors observed in an unlocked drawer at the middle sink in the younger 3's room, making them accessible to the children in the room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “The last two fire safety trainings in the file for staff person #9 were dated October 2020 and October 2022. The individual was on leave from 7/1/21 to 1/31/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “The last two evaluations in the file for staff person #9 were dated July 2020 and July 2022. The individual was on leave from 7/1/21 to 1/31/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(b) Original container

      “In the young infant room, there was a spray bottle containing clear liquid that was unlabeled. The staff person stated it was bleach water. In the school-age room, there was a spray bottle containing a blue liquid that was unlabeled.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle

      “One of the trash cans in the men's bathroom in the school-age building was unlined and contained discarded paper towels.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “There was no handwashing sign at the toilet in the first staff of the men's bathroom in the schoolage building.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “There were current testing reports for building 1 and 2, but there was no testing report for building #3.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “The first emergency drill documented at the facility was 11/18/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(5) Physician/CRNP assessment

      “The most recent health assessment in the file for staff person #7 did not include the physician or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease

      “The most recent health assessment in the file for staff person #7 did not include an examination for communicable disease and the results of that examination.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB

      “The TB screening in the file for staff person #2 was dated after the individual began working with children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “The health assessment in the file for staff person #2 and #6 was dated after the individual began working with children. The last two health assessments in the file for staff person #3 were dated 6/28/18 and 12/3/21. The most recent health assessment in the file for staff person #7 did not include a date, so timeliness could not be assessed. The previous health assessment was dated 9/18/20. The last 2 health assessments in the file for staff person #8 were 7/3/18 and 1/14/22. The last two health assessments in the file for staff person #10 were dated 1/30/20 and 3/30/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

      “The vaccinations in the file for child #1, a 9 month old, did not include evidence of a flu shot. The last flu shot documented in the file for child #2, a 20 month old, and child #3, a 28 month old, was dated in 2021. None of the files included written exemption statements by a parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “The emergency contact information in the file for child #1 did not include an address for one of the release persons.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2023

  10. Nov 10, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

      “In the PreK classroom, in which 16 children were napping, there was a child sleeping in front of each of the two classroom doors.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “At approximately noon, staff person #1 and #2 were observed in the PreK classroom with 16 preschoolers, all lying on rest equipment. Because one child was partially lying behind furniture, neither staff person could see the child's face from where they were sitting. A few minutes later in the young 3's room, staff person #3 was present with 7 preschoolers who were all lying on their rest equipment. The staff person was standing at the front of the room, while at the same time, two children were lying on their rest equipment behind furniture at the back of the room and the staff person could not see either child's face.”
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  1. Sep 28, 2022Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a)/3270.119 Clean, age appropriate/Infant sleep position

      “At approximately noon in the infant room, where staff person #4 was present with 3 infants, a 2 month-old was sleeping in a bouncy seat and a 4 month old was sleeping in a swing. The staff person stated that the 2 month old was asleep for appeoximately 2 minutes and the 4 month-old was asleep for approximately 10 minutes.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “Staff person #1 through #12 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 through #12 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: FA/CPR.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #1 through #12 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: FA/CPR training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2022

  2. Sep 28, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a)/3270.119 Clean, age appropriate/Infant sleep position

      “At approximately noon in the infant room, where staff person #4 was present with 3 infants, a 2 month-old was sleeping in a bouncy seat and a 4 month old was sleeping in a swing. The staff person stated that the 2 month old was asleep for appeoximately 2 minutes and the 4 month-old was asleep for approximately 10 minutes.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “Staff person #1 through #12 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 through #12 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: FA/CPR.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #1 through #12 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: FA/CPR training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2022

  3. Dec 10, 2021Inspection13 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “The first aid and CPR on file for Facility Person #2 lacked verification that they had completed Pediatric first aid and CPR with an in-person training entity.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2021

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “The facility lacked proof of purchase of the interconnected fire detection system.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2021

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan/Emergency plan

      “The emergency plan on file lacked information related to lock down procedures and accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “The file for Facility Person #2 lacked an updated health assessment that had been completed within the past 24 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2021

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

      “The emergency contact form for Child #3 lacked the address of the child's physician.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2021

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(b) Parent receives original

      “The original agreements were observed to be on file for Children #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2021

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “On the gate doors on the outdoor fenced in play spaces exposed bolts going into the play space were observed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(b) Original container

      “In Classroom #9 an unlabeled spray bottle containing a cleaning solution was observed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2021

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “The updates to the Mandated Reporter Training for Facility Person #1 exceeded 60 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2021

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “The updates to their State Police and Child Abuse Clearance for Facility Person #1 exceeded 60 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2021

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.163(a)(1) Dairy

      “The children in classrooms #3 and #4 were not offered or provided a dairy with their lunch.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2021

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters

      “The file for Facility Person #3 lacked verification of child care experience completed by the experiential entity.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2022

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “The cots that were reported be used for the children in classroom #7 were observed to be unlabeled.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2021

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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Is Hugs Away from Home II licensed?

Yes. Hugs Away from Home II is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Hugs Away from Home II last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 10, 2026, with 10 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Hugs Away from Home II had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 22 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 22 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 Hugs Away from Home II care for?

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

Does Hugs Away from Home II accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Hugs Away from Home II's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Hugs Away from Home II cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 798-0800 to ask.

What is Hugs Away from Home II's phone number?

(412) 798-0800.

Where is Hugs Away from Home II?

6037 Saltsburg Rd, Verona, PA 15147. The nearest other daycare we list is Chatterbox Daycare Center Phase II, 0.1 miles away.

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