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Kindercare Learning Center/Cranberry

1321 Freedom Rd, Cranberry Township, PA 160664.9· 34 reviews
licensed capacity
93
open each week
5 days

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About Kindercare Learning Center/Cranberry

Kindercare Learning Center/Cranberry is a child care center in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 93 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:15 PM. It describes its programs: full-time care, infant care, part-time care and pre-k.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 41 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMNAEYC accredited
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Type
Child care center
Ages
6 weeks to 5 years
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:15 PM
Licensed capacity
93 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:15 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:15 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:15 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:15 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:15 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “6:30 AM to 6:15 PM, M-F”

Programs

Programs and care

Ages6 weeks to 5 years
ProgramsFull-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
SafetyOutdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Assistance it acceptsChild Care Aware® of America fee assistance for Active Duty military families
TransportationTransportation (children bussed to elementary schools Halne and Rowan; kindergarten transportation for pm kindergarten only)
AccreditationNAEYC accredited
Licensed capacity93 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Kindercare Learning Center/Cranberry has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Kindercare Learning Center/Cranberry

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
93 children
License number
#CER-00252019
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 25, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 41 rules in all · 40 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 8
  • Supervision and ratios 7
  • Safety and hazards 6
  • Records and paperwork 6
  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Background checks 5
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Safe sleep 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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  1. Feb 25, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.33(a) Each staff person meets quals

      “Staff Person #1 was observed to be supervising children alone, which is only to be performed by an AGS or higher. The file for Staff Person #1 contained a degree in which the facility was unable to determine whether they qualified as an AGS.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2026

  2. Jan 27, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “There was peeling paint observed along the wood trim in the left side classroom, back right-side classroom, and front right classroom. There was peeling paint observed on the wooden rocking chair in the back middle classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “The door leading outside from the Infant space did not close or seal the whole way leaving a gap creating a pinching hazard to the children in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “The files for Child #1 and #2, Preschool aged children, contained Health Reports that had been updated in an interval greater than 12 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(5) Original label

      “Child #3 had an expired Epi-Pen in the classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “The file for Staff #3 contained a foreign degree and their credentials could not be determined.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2026

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “Staff person #1 has completed mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet), however the mandated reporter training does not meet the minimum of three hours.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2026

    • Background checks

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

      “The State Police Clearance in the file for Staff person #2 lacked a rap sheet.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.103 Small Toys and Objects

      “Observed a foam green and red climbing pad that was ripped and had exposed foam. This item was accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2026

  3. Oct 8, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “SECOND CITATION: At approximately 3:15 PM Staff #1 identified 7 Preschool Aged Children as part of their assigned primary group; Staff #2 identified 7 Preschool Aged Children as part of their assigned primary group. Cert Rep observed 15 Preschool Aged Children receiving care in the Outdoor PlaySpace therefore leaving a child not identified as being in an assigned primary group. Previously cited 8/20/25”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025

  4. Aug 20, 2025Inspection12 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

      “Based on Smoke Detection testing documentation, there were gaps in the documentation exceeding 30 days where the smoke detectors were not tested, 9/20/24 - 11/15/24 (56 days), 11/15/24 - 1/9/25 (55 days), 1/9/25 - 3/6/25 (56 days), 3/6/25 - 5/3/25 (58 days), and 5/3/25 - 7/21/25 (79 days).”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “In the Left Side Classroom, the bottom of the diaper changing pad was observed to have a black/white sticky layer and therefore not in clean repair. in the Right Side 2 the top lid of the rest cots was observed to be cracked on two ends creating a sharp corner for the children in care. In the outdoor Play space, there was a ripped deflated soccer ball and a small blue plastic piece of a toy that had broken off, these items were not in good repair.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2025

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(f) 2 feet apart

      “A crib, in use by an infant, lacked 2 feet of space on three sides.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “At approximately 10:00AM Staff #6 identified 4 Older Toddlers as part of their assigned primary group; Staff #5 identified 5 Older Toddlers as part of their assigned primary group. Cert Rep observed 10 Older Toddler children receiving care in the classroom therefore leaving Child #3 not identified as being in an assigned primary group.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “In the Left Side Classroom, a broken plastic ledge along the bottom of the cabinets that created a sharp point was observed, posing a cutting hazard to the children in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children

      “The Right Side 2 Room's First aid kit was hanging on a low hook making the first aid kit accessible to children in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “The Emergency Contact Forms for Child #1 and #2 lacked the enrolling parents work address and telephone number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “The Emergency Contact Form for Child #2 lacked the health insurance coverage for the child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “The Emergency Contact Form for Child #2 lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2025

    • Background checks

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

      “The files for Staff #1 contained a current FBI Clearance at the time of Renewal Inspection, it was observed that Staff #1 did not obtain an FBI Clearance within 60 months of the previous clearance. The file for Staff #3 contained a Volunteer Child Abuse Clearance. The file for Staff #4 contained a National Sex Offender Registry Certificate that had not been updated in the previous 60 months. The file for Staff #5, who has lived outside of Pennsylvania in the last five years, lacked West Virigina Clearances.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “The file for Staff #2 contained current Mandated Reporter Training at the time of Renewal Inspection, it was observed that Staff #2 did not obtain Mandated Reporter Training within 60 months of the previous training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.103 Small Toys and Objects

      “In the Left Side Classroom, a ripped brown child sized chair that had exposed foam was observed. This item was accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2025

  5. Aug 1, 2024Inspection19 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “The file for Staff #3 contained a health assessment that was conducted more than 24 months after the previous assessment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “The file for Child #1 contained a Financial Agreement form that was not updated within 6 months of the previous update.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.61(h) Exceeding Capacity

      “At 11:30 AM, 15 children were observed receiving care in the Right-Side Classroom 1 childcare space that has a designated maximum capacity of 14.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “Upon review of the facility's Fire Drill log, the following drills were observed to have been conducted more than 60 days apart: 3/18/24-6/3/24 (77 days).”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “Upon review of the facility's 30-day fire testing documentation, the following tests were observed to have been conducted more than 30 days apart: 11/22/23-2/16/24 (86 Days), 2/16/24-4/4/24 (48 Days), and 4/4/24-7/2/2024 (89 Days).”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.21 General Health and Safety

      “Cert Rep observed preschool aged children playing with a chair, scooter, and bubble seat on the second level of outdoor play structure approximately four feet off the ground. These items were not fixed or a manufactured part of the play structure and posed a falling hazard to the children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2024

    • Background checks

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

      “The files for Staff #1, #2, and #4 contained disclosure statements that lacked witnesses. The file for Staff #1 contained an NSOR Certificate that was obtained after the 45-day provisional period; therefore Staff #1 was incorrectly provisionally hired as they were allowed to work past the 45 days without the complete NSOR Certificate. The file for Staff #2 contained complete clearances at the time of inspection, it was observed that the file for Staff #2 lacked an FBI Clearance request dated prior to the date that Staff #2 began working with children. Therefore, she was incorrectly provisionally hired.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(d) Toxic plants not permitted

      “Five plants found to be toxic were present in five separate childcare spaces in the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children

      “The first aid kit located in the Infant 2 Room was observed hanging on a low hook making it accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “The rubber-base board located in the Infant Room under the window was detaching from the wall.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “The bathroom in the Left side Classroom lacked hand washing signs posted at both of the toilets.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “In Right-side Classroom 2 there was a cracked yellow bin and a blue couch that had ripped and exposed wood posing a pinching and splintering hazard to the children in care. In the Outdoor PlaySpace there were three cracked plastic puzzle pieces that were cracked on the corner posing a cutting hazard the children in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “At approximately 10:30AM Staff #7 identified 4 Young Toddlers as part of their assigned primary group, Staff #5 identified 1 Older Toddler and 4 Young Toddlers as part of their assigned primary group, and Staff #6 identified 1 Older Toddler and 2 Young Toddler as part of their assigned primary group. Cert Rep observed 14 toddlers children receiving care in the classroom, therefore leaving two children not identified as being in an assigned primary group.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “The files for Child #2, #4, #5, and #6 contained child service reports dated more than 6 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “The Emergency Contact Form for Child #6 lacked the enrolling parents work address.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “The Emergency Contact Form for Child #2 lacked the health insurance coverage policy number for the child”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “The Emergency Contact Form for Child #1, #4, and #5 lacked the address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. The Emergency Contact Form for Child #5 lacked the telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “The files for Child #1 and Child #4 contained Emergency Contact Forms that were not updated within 6 months of the previous update.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “The file for Child #6, a Preschooler, contained Health Reports updated in an interval greater than 12 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2024

  6. Oct 4, 2023Inspection20 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “The facility lacked documentation of conducting an annual emergency drill.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB

      “The file for Staff #1 contained Tuberculosis Screening at the time of inspection, but it was observed they did not have Tuberculosis Screening before their first day working in childcare.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 203

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.166(1) Written statement

      “The facility lacked written statements provided by the parents giving the formula and feeding schedule for the infants in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “The file for Staff #5 lacked proof of qualifications for education in the form of a diploma, transcript, or letter signed by a representative or the experiential, educational or training entity.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Although Staff #2's file contained Pediatric First Aid/CPR it was observed that Staff #2 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): (Pediatric First Aid/CPR).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2023

    • Background checks

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

      “Although the file for Staff #1 contained a complete FBI Clearance at the time of inspection, it was observed that the file lacked fingerprinting dated prior to the date that Staff #1 began working with children. The file for Staff#1, employed more than 45 days, lacked a NSOR Certificate at the time of Renewal Inspection. Therefore, she was incorrectly provisionally hired. Although the file for Staff #2 contained complete clearances at the time of inspection, it was observed that the file for Staff #2's lacked an NSOR certificate and Child Abuse Clearance within 45 days of hire. Therefore, she was incorrectly provisionally hired.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “The file for Staff #5 did not contain an evaluation completed within the previous 12 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.37(c) Aides supervised all times

      “Staff Person #4, qualified to be an Aide, was observed to be unsupervised, caring for children in the PreK Classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 12, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “Observed hand sanitizer that was attached to a staff members bag that was in a low unlocked cabinet and accessible to the children in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(e) Arts and crafts non-toxic

      “Observed shaving cream labeled "Keep out of Reach of Children" in the cabinet in the Infant B Classroom. Staff stated that it was used for art with the children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 12, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “The first aid kit located in the Left Side Classroom lacked tape.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 12, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.103 Small Toys and Objects

      “There was a foam pumpkin in Infant Room B that had multiple bite marks on it. It was accessible to the children in care who are still placing objects in their mouths. Observed multiple foam pumpkins in Infant Room A where the material had come loose, and the foam was exposed. These pumpkins were accessible to the children in care who are still placing objects in their mouths.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 12, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “The Emergency Contact Form for Child #2 lacked the health insurance coverage policy number for the child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2)/3270.181(c) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “The file for Child #3, a preschooler, lacked an updated health report within the last 12 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(1) Child's health history

      “The Health Report for Child #4 lacked documentation from the physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP that included a review of the child's history.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(3)/3270.133(8) Current medication and reason/Special diet - parent's instructions

      “The Health Report for Child #4 lacked documentation from the physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP that included a list of the child's current medication, the reason for the medication, and if a special diet is prescribed for a child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(4) Acute or chronic health problem

      “The Health Report for Child #4 lacked documentation from the physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP that included an assessment of an 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: Oct 17, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

      “The files for Child #1 and #3, enrolled for more that 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of an influenzas vaccination as required based on the child's age as per the ACIP recommended schedule.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease

      “The Health Report for Child #4 lacked a statement indicating the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “The file for Staff #1 contained a Health Assessment at the time of inspection, but it was observed they did not have a Health Assessment before their first day working in childcare. The Health Assessment in the file for Staff #2 lacked a date the assessment was completed. The last two Health Assessments in the file for Staff #3 were dated more than 24 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2023

  7. Sep 22, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

      “Upon review of the facility's 30-day fire testing documentation, the following tests were observed to have been conducted more than 30 days apart: 11/4/22 - 12/29/22 (55 days), 12/29/22 - 2/15/22 (48 days), 2/15/23 - 3/30/23 (43 days), 4/3/23 - 5/24/23 (51 days) and 6/30/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “Upon review of the facility's fire drill log it has been more than 60 days since the last fire drill conducted on 6/30/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2023

  8. Oct 3, 2022Inspection18 rules cited
    • Background checks

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

      “Although the file for Staff #1 contained complete clearances at time of renewal inspection, it was observed that Staff #1 did not obtain an FBI clearance within the 45 days of the provisional period and continued to work in childcare, and therefore was incorrectly provisionally hired. The file for Staff #3 lacked a Child Abuse clearance and out of State Clearances at the time of hire, and therefore was incorrectly provisionally hired.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2022

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “Staff person #2 had not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2020

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(e) Arts and crafts non-toxic

      “Observed a can of shaving cream in the Right-side Classroom 2, labeled keep out of the reach of children, in the storage cabinet with the other art/craft supplies. Staff stated it was used for the children's art projects.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted

      “Observed the required emergency telephone numbers were not posted by the phone and were not on the portable phone in the infant room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “In the Toddler Section of the outdoor play space, the surface of the structure was peeling and flaking, creating a tripping hazard and rough edges.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

      “Observed in the Infant 2 Classroom that the door to the restroom was blocked due to the stacked rest equipment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “In the Outdoor PlaySpace there was a broken and cracked toy truck that had rough edges. In the Outdoor PlaySpace there was a Playhouse that had a cracked water fountain that had sharp edges.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size

      “Observed a loose table leg creating a pinching hazard for the children in care in the Right side 2 Classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2022

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “Observed rest equipment that was not labeled for the use of a specific child in Right side Classroom 2.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      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: Oct 12, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.134(a) Child's hands washed

      “In the Left Side Classroom, staff was observed changing a toddler's diaper. Staff did not ensure the child's hands were washed after being diapered.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2022

    • 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 file for Staff #3 lacked a Health Assessment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

      “The file for Staff #3 lacked tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.166(1) Written statement

      “The file for Child #2, an infant, lacked a written formula and feeding schedule obtained from the parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “Staff #3 observed in the Infant Room, lacked verification of childcare experience, education and training prior to service at the facility, to qualify as an aide.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “The file for Staff # 3, lacked verification of experience and education or training. Staff was present in the Infant Room on the day of inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “Based on Fire Drill documentation, fire drills are not being held at least every 60 days; 8/31/21, 11/4/21, 2/28/22, 4/15/22, 6/23/22, and 8/25/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.21 General Health and Safety

      “Observed in the Right side 2 Classroom there was a cabinet that had a broken child lock on it, giving the preschool children access to the items inside which included a pair of sharp teacher scissors.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2022

  9. Oct 4, 2021Inspection16 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “The file for staff person #6, functioning as a staff person, lacked verification of education/experience to qualify as a staff person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2021

    • Background checks

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

      “The file for staff person #6, with a start date of 5-9-18, had an NSOR verification certificate dated 3-31-21 that was not completed by 7-1-20 as required by the CPSL for all staff hired prior to 9-30-19. The file for staff person #8, hired provisionally with a start date of 9-15-21, had an NSOR verification certificate dated 9-27-21 and lacked proof of application for the NSOR verification certificate at their start date.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2021

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “The file for staff person #5 lacked current fire safety training completed within the last year. The file for staff person #6 had fire safety training that exceeded a year between trainings.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2021

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “The file for staff person #6 completed current pediatric first-aid and CPR training dated 9-9-21 that was after the May 2021 expiration of the prior training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2021

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.103 Small Toys and Objects

      “In the 1 year old room, there was a circular fabric climbing structure that had tearing in multiple areas with small pieces coming apart that were less than 1 inch in diameter that could be placed in a 1 year old child's mouth.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2021

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “In the infant room, the refrigerator had bottles of milk and lacked a thermometer. In the older infant room, the refrigerator had a bottle of milk and lacked a thermometer.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2021

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “The file for child #2 had an emergency contact form that lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2021

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(e) ACIP recommended immunization record

      “The file for child #1, with a start date of 6-7-21, lacked an immunization record within 90 days of their start date and requires a current immunization record. (The suspended regulation requires the parent to provide an immunization record no later than 90 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.)”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2021

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “The file for staff person #6 lacked a current health assessment within the last 24 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2021

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

      “The parent of each enrolled child was not provided with information on how to access the DHS child care regulations electronically.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2021

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.37(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “The file for staff person #3, functioning as an aide, lacked verification of education to qualify as an aide.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2021

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “The files for staff person #4 and #6 lacked a current staff evaluation completed within the last year. The files for staff person #1, #2, and #5 had a staff evaluation that exceeded 12 months between evaluations.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2021

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “In the preschool and pre-k rooms, the wooden lids on the sensory tables had splintering in the corners of the lids.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2021

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “The first-aid kit in the older infant room lacked soap.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2021

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.35(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) Bachelor's/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “The file for staff person #7, functioning as a group supervisor, lacked verification of education to qualify as a group supervisor.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2021

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a) Health information

      “The file for child #1, with a start date of 6-7-21, lacked an initial health assessment within 90 days of their start date and requires a current health assessment. (The suspended regulation requires the parent to provide an initial health assessment no later than 90 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.)”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 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 Kindercare Learning Center/Cranberry licensed?

Yes. Kindercare Learning Center/Cranberry is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Kindercare Learning Center/Cranberry last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on February 25, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kindercare Learning Center/Cranberry had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 41 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 40 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 Kindercare Learning Center/Cranberry care for?

93, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Kindercare Learning Center/Cranberry accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Kindercare Learning Center/Cranberry's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:15 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Kindercare Learning Center/Cranberry cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (724) 776-2122 to ask.

What is Kindercare Learning Center/Cranberry's phone number?

(724) 776-2122.

Where is Kindercare Learning Center/Cranberry?

1321 Freedom Rd, Cranberry Township, PA 16066. The nearest other daycare we list is Cranberry Christian Child Care, 0.4 miles away.

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